With the protection of Xuji True Master, and Lin Yifan's self-assurance, An Qi felt much more at ease.

She believed in Lin Yifan's strength, he would definitely ensure her safety.

"Grandma, I want to deal with things here before going back with you, is that okay?" An Qi proposed her plan.

"That's fine, as long as it's not too long, there's no problem," Xuji True Master answered.

"Alright then, go back and wait for my message," An Qi replied.

"Oh come on! That's usually what the Master says to the disciple, when has it ever been the other way around? Such lack of manners!" Lin Yanping scolded angrily.

An Qi's attitude infuriated her; everyone wanted to learn Xuji True Master's secret techniques and showed the utmost respect, yet An Qi's arrogance was unbearable to watch.

However, what she didn't understand was that from the beginning to the end, it was Xuji True Master who was pleading with An Qi; so if one is willing to strike and the other is willing to endure, how could An Qi be blamed?

"Silence! In the future, she will be your Junior Palace Master. You all should respect her just as you respect me, understand?" Xuji True Master rebuked.

"Why should I? I've been in the sect longer than she has. If respect is due, she should respect me as her senior sister. Why should I respect her?" Lin Yanping was furious, feeling this was utterly unfair.

"Because she is my future heir. If you don't like it, then leave Cinnabar Palace, I won't stop you," Xuji True Master retorted with dominance.

"Master, the five-year agreement isn't even up yet, why are you in such a hurry to appoint a Junior Palace Master? Won't you be laughed at if she can't beat me when the time comes?" Lin Yanping challenged.

"Stop being disgruntled. If she really can't beat you after five years, I'll transfer the position of Junior Palace Master to you," Xuji True Master responded.

"Fine! This is a promise from your own lips, Master. Remember to honor it when the time comes," Lin Yanping felt some consolation.

As long as there was a chance for a turnaround, what was there to fear? If An Qi truly had the ability to defeat her, recognizing her as the Junior Palace Master was not too much to ask. After all, the position of Palace Master should be occupied by the capable.

"Hmph! If you truly have that ability, what would it matter to appoint you as the Junior Palace Master?" Xuji True Master snorted coldly, with a well-laid plan in her heart.

Her words had an implication: An Qi was just the person she favored for the moment; if someone better than An Qi came along, she would not hesitate to replace her.

This left Lin Yifan somewhat worried. Despite these Great Powers' current facade of compliance, the moment you lose your usefulness, expect to be treated coldly.

He now somewhat regretted letting An Qi wade into these troubled waters. The point raised by Lin Yanping suggested that the contest for the Palace Master of Cinnabar Palace would be fierce, just like the struggle for the position of Valley Master in Medicinal Saint Valley, fraught with danger and unnecessary strife.

But all these were his conjectures. If An Qi was truly outstanding and strong enough, she could surely convince every disciple of Cinnabar Palace.

Now, he looked forward to what achievements An Qi would have in the future, whether she would surpass him and become a great figure. If that were the case, he would feel a bit suffocated, having to be protected by a woman.

"No, I must also become stronger," Lin Yifan silently vowed to himself.

"Grandma, I don't want to be any Junior Palace Master, I just want to cultivate in peace. Once I have enough strength, I'll come back to protect my family and live with Yifan," An Qi responded.

This was her original intention for becoming a disciple under Xuji True Master, not to take her place.

"Alright, alright, alright! Do as you wish, I won't stop you," Xuji True Master said jubilantly.

She didn't want to pressure An Qi now, lest An Qi had second thoughts; once An Qi gained some strength, she would still pass on the position of Palace Master to her, of course, provided that An Qi achieved the effect she desired.

"Pfft! Acting all noble now, if you were really that high-minded, you wouldn't have agreed to join my master's sect!" Lin Yanping said with complete scorn.

Ever since An Qi woke up, her jealousy had grown; initially, it was because of Lin Yifan's affection, then due to Xuji True Master's esteem. She longed for the attention of these two, but neither had shown her any, which filled her with resentment.

"Thank you, granny," An Qi sincerely thanked her.

"Then rest well here this month and put everything in order. I will come to fetch you personally in a month's time," Xuji True Master instructed.

"Mhm, understood," An Qi responded.

After giving instructions, Xuji True Master left the hospital with Lin Yanping.

Now, only four women and Lin Yifan remained in the sickroom.

At this moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward because among the four women was an outsider. Zhou Jiajia and the others didn't dare to be too affectionate with Lin Yifan, to avoid embarrassment.

Just then, something broke the stalemate.

"Ahem! Master! Master! I'm the little ginseng, quick, look at me! Look at me!" The millennium Blood Ginseng tried hard to grab An Qi's attention, desperately wanting her to notice it.

An Qi felt something tugging at her right pinky finger and curiously turned to look, the next scene startling her.

"Ah!!! What is this thing? Why is it so red? And it has eyes, a nose, and a mouth; most importantly, how can it talk?" An Qi asked in a panic, her heart filled with immense fear.

She had never seen such a thing before and it was truly terrifying.

"This is the millennium Blood Ginseng I brought back for you from the Jiminy Primitive Forest in Feizhou. It's what saved your life," Lin Yifan answered.

"You're telling me that I was saved by this herb?" An Qi found it hard to believe.

How could a Blood Herb possibly bring back to life someone who was seriously injured and comatose? It was utterly inconceivable.

"Yes! Is there a problem?" Lin Yifan asked back.

"How can a herb possibly revive someone that even modern medical science can't save?" An Qi questioned.

"Because it is a Spiritual Medicine, possessing a millennium of cultivated essence blood, that's how it could save you," Lin Yifan explained.

"Millennium essence blood? Does it cultivate by absorbing blood? Isn't it a demon then? That's too horrible! Yifan, you need to kill it quickly, to prevent it from causing harm," An Qi was afraid, truly afraid; she didn't want such a thing near her.

Lin Yifan broke into a sweat, unsure of how to reply. He had lived with the millennium Blood Ginseng for so long and had not seen it absorb any blood. But he couldn't rule out the possibility that the millennium Blood Ginseng cultivated by absorbing fresh blood.

The question now was up to the millennium Blood Ginseng to answer. Only it knew how it had cultivated.

"Master! Master! Don't be afraid, don't disdain me, I'm very gentle, I don't bite or suck blood, please believe me," the millennium Blood Ginseng pleaded innocently.

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