Chapter 1639: Chapter 1638: The High One
Fang Yu and Ye Wenjun felt no pressure, as the so-called hierarchy of the Divine Race was not reflected in the two of them.
So they walked over quite relaxed.
As they walked past the side, Fang also saw a small table, with a jar on it and an incense burner placed on top.
The incense burner was burning with sandalwood incense, constantly emitting white smoke.
Wisps of white smoke floated upwards.
Quickly dispersing into the sky.
Meanwhile, an elder sat beside the small table.
His hair was let down, all turned silver. His beard and eyebrows were the same color.
A face like dead wood.
With eyes slightly closed.
If one did not look carefully, it was impossible to tell whether his eyes were open or closed.
Fang Yu and Ye Wenjun sat cross-legged opposite him.
The elder, after a moment, began to make a move.
He did not speak, but lifted the kettle.
Poured two cups of tea.
With a casual wave of his other hand.
The two cups of tea floated over.
Floating in front of the two of them.
The two looked down.
The surface of the tea in the cups seemed static, like glass, without any movement.
A profound level of cultivation.
For the Divine Race to have such cultivation, combined with the environment they had walked through to get here, it could be concluded that this man was definitely above the Upper Level God.
This ability, although many people could achieve it.
But to do it with such composure and exude a mysterious aura, there were very few.
"Master Fang, young and promising. It is beyond this old man’s expectations."
"Elder Jiang overpraises me."
"Please enjoy the tea."
Fang Yu picked up the teacup and took a small sip.
He felt that there was no taste at first, but after a while, there was a bitter taste in his mouth.
"Master Fang, what do you think of this tea?"
"The taste is bitter, but the aftertaste is endless. Good tea."
"Master Fang, do you know, on this planet, those who can afford to drink tea are all from great families. Those who can understand tea like Master Fang are even rarer."
Fang Yu caught the implication in his words.
It was obvious that this Elder Jiang was probing him, asking about his background and where he was from.
Fang Yu chuckled.
"Elder Jiang wants to know where I am from. There’s no need for suspicion, Elder Jiang. I’ve been to Earth, which is well-known. The tea culture on Earth far surpasses that of the Red County Star Domain."
Elder Jiang just slightly nodded.
Fang Yu continued, "I’m curious. With the old master’s status, you could easily find a better doctor. Why did you seek me out?"
"Recently, I’ve heard some about Master Fang’s reputation. They say you have a special skill in healing. Coincidentally, this ailment has followed me for many years. Though I have sought doctors before, the cost to cure this is too great. They say, Master Fang, you are a natural divine-level healer. With such an opportunity, how could I not try?"
"Makes sense."
"So, we’ve been talking for a few minutes. What do you think my ailment is?"
Fang Yu was slightly surprised.
Did not expect the elder to suddenly ask this.
Clearly, he was testing him.
And also gauging Fang Yu’s ability to respond on the spot.
Or he might carelessly say something revealing.
Of course.
How could Fang Yu be a reckless novice? Nor was he a young person who just entered society.
"Elder Jiang, do you think I can know what illness you have just by looking at you for a moment?"
"There are rumors that Master Fang can diagnose others’ conditions with just his eyes. I merely wish to test it."
"And if I can’t see it?"
"It’s fine, other methods can be used for examination. I just purely wanted to see Master Fang’s capabilities. Of course, since the conditions vary, the required skill level may differ. But if Master Fang can see my condition at a glance, it shows that Master Fang is sufficient to treat me. Even if the cure is not achieved, I will meet Master Fang’s conditions."
Upon hearing this.
Fang Yu again picked up the teacup.
Glancing at the sandalwood incense nearby.
Then setting down the teacup.
"Strictly speaking, Elder Jiang’s condition is not truly an illness, but a heart knot."
Upon hearing this.
Elder Jiang’s expression slightly changed, his brows furrowing.
"As the saying goes, heart knots need heart medicine. But Elder Jiang’s heart knot differs greatly from the usual sense."
"What do you mean by this?"
"Elder Jiang’s body shows signs of aging, enduring for many years. Since I came in, Elder Jiang hasn’t moved at all, nor was there any fluctuation of Primordial Qi. This suggests that Elder Jiang’s legs have aged. Birth, aging, illness, and death are common, though the Divine Race’s genes have reached a point where life expectancy can be disregarded. Yet, Elder Jiang experienced this limitation, which can be caused by only one reason."
Elder Jiang’s face drastically changed.
But quickly calmed down.
After all, he was an experienced and worldly figure.
How could he be thrown off by a few words?
"So what do you think caused my condition?"
"Very simple. A time-space rift."
"..."
With a crisp sound.
The teacup in Elder Jiang’s hand fell onto the small table.
Emitting a clear sound.
Just as Fang Yu and Ye Wenjun thought the tea would spill. Elder Jiang suddenly raised his hand.
A slight force gathered all the droplets.
Returning them into the cup.
The cup returned to his hand.
As if time had reversed.
This formidable ability was awe-inspiring.
To control at such a fine level demonstrated his terrifying strength.
His momentary panic also confirmed Fang Yu’s words were true.
You hit the mark.
"Master Fang, please continue."
His attitude noticeably became more humble, with a touch of respect.
"In a time-space rift, time accelerates swiftly. Upon reaching the middle realm of the Divine Race, one’s lifespan can match that of Heaven and Earth, but if time accelerates constantly in a time-space rift, even the universe could vanish. Let alone a middle-class Divine Race."
Elder Jiang nodded in agreement.
"Master Fang, truly perceptive."
"Your lifespan was excessively consumed in the time-space rift. The body’s functions were destroyed. However, the genetics of the Divine Race are extraordinarily robust, leading to repair. Yet, no matter how the genes repair, they cannot reclaim lost time. You lost, approximately, calculating based on the Divine Race’s lifespan, time equivalent to millions of years."
This statement was absolutely true.
Upon reaching the Heavenly Master Realm or a comparable realm, one lives as long as Heaven and Earth. But there’s a prerequisite condition: constant cultivation and cultivation enhancement.
This is the only way to avoid stagnation.
Beyond the Heavenly Master Realm, the depletion of time and absorption of Spiritual Energy precisely reach a balance. But if time’s depletion increases, and the absorption of Spiritual Energy halts, then the principle of living as long as Heaven and Earth ends.
The elder before their eyes was precisely in this situation.
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