Divorce Only Makes a Son-in-Law Stronger

Chapter 316 310: Infiltrating Xuanwu Mountain

"...Where are you planning to go?"

At this moment, inside the helicopter high in the sky.

Xue He was already piloting the aircraft, flying far beyond the range of Prison Island.

She relaxed her elegant brows and asked Lin Fan.

"Head west, keep flying, we're going to another isolated island."

However, before Lin Fan could speak.

It was Lin Aochang at the back who took the lead, pointing far towards the western horizon.

"You old madman, are you truly mad? I want to take Adele back to Sha Country, why go west?"

Lin Fan was momentarily stunned, inexplicably irritated.

After finally escaping from danger, instead of hastily leaving this trouble-laden place, they still planned to advance?

He pulled out the satellite phone, trying to send a message to Shi Potian, but then realized that communication with him was not possible.

Though, based on that guy's abilities, he should be able to protect himself and leave safely, right...

Silently shaking his head, Lin Fan put away the phone again, turned around and stared at Lin Aochang, waiting for an explanation.

"You little brat, do you think I don't want to run away? It's all for your sake!"

Lin Aochang's face twisted with anger, ranting with spittle flying.

"Do you know where Xuanwu Mountain is? It's west of this sea! To completely suppress the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus in your body, you must go to the Fire Refining Thunder Pond on Xuanwu Mountain to find the accompanying Fire Fungus!"

As his words fell, the cabin instantly fell silent.

Xue He's charming eyes widened as she stared at Lin Fan's profile in astonishment.

"How do you have the Sect's treasured object from the Holy Poison Sect? Could it be... you stole it seven years ago?"

"It wasn't me, it was this damn old man who caused me so much trouble!"

Lin Fan's face turned black, and he pointed back at the smug-looking Lin Aochang.

"What, so it was the Medical Sage who was behind this?"

Xue He was dumbstruck.

"The theft of the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus was a huge disgrace for the Holy Poison Sect. It almost drove my master insane back then, haha."

She laughed gloatingly, then her eyes sparkled.

"How about I join you on this journey? The Holy Poison Sect and Xuanwu Mountain are on good terms, and every three years there's the chance to obtain permission to enter the Fire Refining Thunder Pond."

"It's said that if you can endure the thunder pool's body-refinement, you'll gain immense benefits, transforming your very being!"

"I've actually been waiting for this opportunity, but unfortunately, my master has always overlooked me... Old Medical Sage, taking me along wouldn't be asking too much, right?"

Xue He finished speaking with a radiant smile, her bright eyes imploring Lin Aochang.

"Sure, haven't you and Lin Fan already... you both count as family, no need to be polite."

Lin Aochang shook his head in confidence.

Completely ignoring Lin Fan's body tensing with shock, his face turned green.

Sure enough, Adele, who was secretly listening with her ears pricked up, had a trace of hidden resentment between her brows.

She bit her red lips lightly and turned her head away in a huff, refusing to meet Lin Fan's gaze.

"...Fine, if you want to go, then go. If you encounter danger, don't blame me for not warning you."

Lin Fan bitterly smiled, then turned and glared irritably at the smiling Xue He.

"Don't worry, I've means to protect myself, I won't drag you down."

Xue He seemed to have guessed something, her red lips curled up, purposely glanced at Adele.

The helicopter flew over the vast, azure sea, without sight of any land for a long time.

After several hours had passed, a faint black dot appeared at the end of the sea.

As the helicopter approached, the black dot gradually enlarged within Lin Fan and the others' line of sight.

Finally revealing its full appearance, behold, it was a sizable, lush giant island!

"Don't break straight in, fly towards the back side of the island, I know there's a hidden helipad over there."

Lin Aochang stretched his neck and looked ahead, then instructed Xue He.

By now, the sunset was hanging in the west, staining the sea blood-red, like a massive fiery cloud falling from the heavens.

The helicopter buzzed through the fading sunlight and turned towards the back of Xuanwu Island.

After a while, a muffled thump was heard, as the aircraft landed steadily atop a solitary cliff.

"Old Medical Sage, you're quite familiar with this place, aren't you?"

Xue He shut off the helicopter, opened the cabin door, and jumped out along with Lin Fan and the others.

She scanned the surroundings with great interest and asked Lin Aochang.

"Not bad, I've been here a few times before."

Lin Aochang replied nonchalantly, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.

"Stay quiet, follow me."

He composed himself, then immediately led the group down a winding path along the cliff.

They arrived at a pitch-black stone cliff at the southern end of the island.

Above the stone cliff, a pitch-black entrance suddenly appeared.

Beside the entrance, there were bloody words carved: "Xuanwu Forbidden Land, Fire Refining Thunder Pond"!

"Something's off, this is the Sect's forbidden zone on Xuanwu Mountain, why isn't there a single guard?"

Lin Fan knitted his brows, scanned the area, and discreetly prepared.

Intruding into a Hidden Sect, one could never know how many reclusive elders and monsters might be lurking.

Worst case, they might even encounter genuine God Realm experts!

"There's no need for guards here because ordinary people can't get in."

Lin Aochang shook his head, then reached into his chest pocket.

"Moon Pearl?"

Watching the porcelain bottle from which he poured out smooth, amber-colored tiny drug beads.

Lin Fan's pupils shrank instantly, his heart trembling fiercely.

This item, according to his mother Lin Suxin, was said to be able to counter all toxins.

In current times, only the master knew the secret recipe, considered long-lost.

Suddenly seeing the legendary divine artifact, even someone as steadfast as Lin Fan couldn't help but be quite moved.

"What the heck are you panicking for? Hold this in your mouth, under your tongue. The toxic mist inside the cave is very potent. Without a special mask made by Xuanwu Mountain, you can't enter at all."

Lin Aochang rolled his eyes, divided the Moon Pearl among the three of them, and then each placed it under their tongue as instructed.

Next, under the lead of the old guy, the four hunched down and carefully proceeded into the Fire Refining Thunder Pond cave.

Walking along the dim corridor, the light became increasingly blurred.

Fortunately, Lin Fan turned on the flashlight function of his phone, barely making out his surroundings with the help of the pale halo.

As the four ventured deeper, the surrounding air became increasingly turbulent, making it hard to breathe, as if a boulder was pressing on their chest.

Lin Fan gently moved the Moon Pearl under his tongue and tightened his grip on Adele's soft little hand.

He could feel a fine layer of sweat covering her palm, indicating her considerable nervousness.

In fact, Adele didn't have to take this risk at all.

But leaving her outside alone, Lin Fan couldn't rest easy either.

"Here we are... be careful, there's a ten-thousand-year-old Thunderstruck Wood above the cave, often attracting heavenly thunder to strike down, infusing the pond with Supreme Thunder Power."

After a while, Lin Fan suddenly saw an expansive underground pool before him.

The surface of the pool was shrouded in mist, like a thin veil, making it hard to see clearly.

Occasionally, strands of ghostly blue lightning crackled within the pond.

And above the pool hovered a beam of light, illuminating the surroundings as if it were daytime.

"Do you see that? The thing up there is the Fire Fungus!"

Lin Aochang squinted his old eyes, walking to the edge of the pool and scrutinizing a rugged strange cliff in the center of the pond.

He suddenly pointed at a red lingzhi mushroom-like thing on top of the cliff and urged Lin Fan in a hurry.

"You punk, go get the medicine yourself, we'll soak here while waiting for you."

With a push, he sent Lin Fan forward, then stretched his shaking leg into the water.

Soon his whole body submerged, leaving only a messy head resting comfortably on the stone by the shore.

Plop!

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan's eyes flickered, and without hesitation, he stepped into the pond, swimming towards the deeper parts.

Xue He and Adele exchanged a glance and bravely imitated Lin Aochang, descending into the water.

Unexpectedly, although the pond seemed serene and cold, it felt as warm as a hot spring.

The gentle waves seemed to wash over one's entire body.

While the three were soaking, Lin Fan had already swum alone beneath the strange cliff.

Splash!

Gazing at the cluster of red lingzhi on the cliff top, his eyes lit up.

Fire Fungus!

According to legend, it gathers in clusters, maturing into something as mythical as a fire qilin.

Heart burning with excitement, Lin Fan couldn't hold back anymore, and burst from the water, lunging towards the Fire Fungus on the cliff top!

"Who dares intrude upon my sect's forbidden land!"

The next moment.

Before Lin Fan could climb the cliff top, he saw the back of the strange cliff.

A dazzling white and alluring figure sitting cross-legged opened her eyes and shouted angrily.

"Just borrowing the medicine, will repay handsomely later!"

Lin Fan quickly said, completely ignoring the person rising angrily.

Crack!

He lightly landed on the cliff top, grabbed a Fire Fungus, and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing and swallowing it down!

Boom!

Boom!!

Instantly, Lin Fan's face flushed red; he felt a scorching and burning sensation from his mouth to his throat.

As if he had swallowed an entire fiery coal!

At his chest, the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus, which had only dim crimson left, suddenly shivered.

As if alive, the final petal emanated a faint red glow.

"Ah...!!"

Suddenly, the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus sunk into Lin Fan's body, fully merging inside.

Countless colorful tendrils spread rapidly from the lotus, crawling along Lin Fan's meridians.

An indescribable intense pain made Lin Fan feel as though he was being torn apart entirely.

He clenched his fists tightly, eyes bloodshot, and finally couldn't suppress a skyward roar!

"Dare to steal my sect's divine medicine, die!"

At this moment, the white alluring figure climbed onto the cliff, a graceful maiden with waterfall-like white hair.

Her face was expressionless, her voluptuous body draped only in a sheer veil.

Soaked by the pond water, it was almost completely transparent, revealing her curvaceous figure.

With a low shout, the white-haired maiden gathered a strong Gang Wind in her palm, then fiercely swung it towards Lin Fan.

"Woman... hehehe..."

Lin Fan's eyes burned like fire, a vertical black mark appeared on his brow.

Seemingly the drug's effect losing control, he suddenly fell into Qi Deviation, cackling with a hoarse sinister laugh.

Boom!

Ignoring the Gang Wind the maiden sent forth, Lin Fan took a step forward, brazenly passing through it!

The fierce Gang Wind was like sharp steel knives, slicing his body, making him bleed profusely.

Yet Lin Fan went on undeterred, madness in his eyes, fixated only on the girl whose face had drastically changed.

Plop!

The next moment, before the girl could react from the shock.

Lin Fan, wearing a wicked smile, directly tackled her off the cliff top, rolling into the pond below!