Lin Tian knew the contents of the medical manual left behind by Jiang Yifeng’s master was not surprising. In fact, later in the original novel, Jiang Yifeng had relied on many passages from that manual, and among them was precisely the description of “Heartfire Reversal, Three Meridians Poisoned.” The Three Meridians Poisoned referred to the central, left, and right meridians—a concept that originated from Tibetan esoteric traditions. As for the “poison,” in scientific terms it pointed to excessive iron elements in the blood. Of course, that was the modern scientific interpretation. In the ancient medical manual Jiang Yifeng’s master left behind, Three Meridians Poisoned likely meant something far more mystical and elusive. After all, in the later stages, Jiang Yifeng would come to wield transcendent powers. At this moment though, when Lin Tian heard Jiang Yifeng brazenly spout “Ten Meridians Poisoned,” he nearly burst out laughing. Naturally, Jiang Yifeng wasn’t ignorant of what Three Meridians Poisoned actually meant. But earlier, because Xuan Yuan Qingya had unexpectedly spoken out terms like “Sacred Nineteen Hands,” “Seventh Technique,” and “Eighth Technique,” his heart had wavered, and panic had slipped in. That tiny lapse in composure was enough to make him misspeak—and plant the seeds of his imminent downfall. When he was fabricating nonsense, he had casually twisted “Three Meridians Poisoned” into “Ten Meridians Poisoned.” It was just like back in school—when students returned late to the dormitory and the dorm matron demanded their names. Those who didn’t want to give their real names would instinctively just change a character or two. In the end, Li Jun would become Wang Jun, and Zhao Zilong would turn into Zhao Zihu… Normally, if someone was truly plotting a deliberate deception, even if they changed a name, they would alter it more thoroughly—certainly not in such a perfunctory and glaring way. Anyone who knew of “Heartfire Reversal, Three Meridians Poisoned” would immediately recognize the absurdity of “Heartfire Reversal, Ten Meridians Poisoned.” The truth was, while Jiang Yifeng still appeared outwardly calm and aloof, inside he was already flustered. Hearing Lin Tian’s inner voice, Xuan Yuan Qingya instantly understood everything. Looking at the seemingly unruffled and defiant “Qi Yun,” the corners of her lips curled into a dangerous arc. She hadn’t expected that even at this stage, Jiang Yifeng could still tell lies with such composure—so composed, in fact, that the lies sounded almost convincing. Damn, what a piece of work this guy is! Amusement flickered in Xuan Yuan Qingya’s eyes, but beneath it lay an icy chill. She smiled faintly and said, “Oh? What Mister Qi Yun just mentioned… I have indeed heard a little about it.” The moment those words left her lips, Jiang Yifeng’s heart sank with a heavy thud! How could this woman know everything? That medical text might not be as lofty as the Sacred Nineteen Hands, but it was still a unique manual handed down by his master… In other words, he should have been the only one who possessed it! Sure, some of the knowledge inside might have spread in fragments, but why did it have to be Xuan Yuan Qingya of all people who knew? His voice grew slightly stiff. “Xuan Yuan… Xuan Yuan Miss, what do you mean? The medical book passed down by my master records it exactly as I said. Do you really think I’d lie to you?” Xuan Yuan Qingya’s smile only deepened. Watching Jiang Yifeng put on this act in front of everyone gave her the distinct pleasure of watching a clown perform… After all, Lin Tian had already assured her through his inner voice that her fourth uncle would be fine. That freed her to spar with Jiang Yifeng word for word! Every sentence he spoke now would only serve as evidence of his own humiliation once his lies were exposed. Xuan Yuan Qingya tilted her head, her tone light but sharp as a blade. “But then, how is it that I heard the original record was not ‘Heartfire Reversal, Ten Meridians Poisoned’… but rather ‘Heartfire Reversal, Three Meridians Poisoned’?” The moment those words landed, Jiang Yifeng’s eyes flew wide open! He was completely dumbfounded! How… how could this woman really know? At that instant, as he imagined Xuan Yuan Qingya exposing every single one of his lies, a frantic urge welled up inside him—if only he could sprout wings and fly straight out of this castle! Forcing a dry laugh, his gaze flickering with sheer panic, he said, “Hehe… Miss Xuan Yuan jests. The medical book passed down from my master truly records it as ‘Heartfire Reversal, Ten Meridians Poisoned’… Perhaps the book Miss Xuan Yuan read is not the same as the one left to me by my master.” In his fluster, he quickly pointed at Xuan Yuan Chen, adding hastily, “Look at Mister Xuan Yuan’s condition—couldn’t it very well be ‘Heartfire Reversal, Ten Meridians Poisoned’?” Xuan Yuan Qingya let out a cold laugh, her eyes gleaming with mocking frost. This Jiang Yifeng’s nerves are really something—he’s still clinging to his story even at this point? Her lips curved into a playful, dangerous smile as she said, “Then why doesn’t Mister Qi Yun enlighten us all—exactly which ten meridians make up these ten meridians?” Jiang Yifeng’s face went stiff in an instant. His expression froze completely! The medical text had always recorded it as Three Meridians Poisoned—the central, left, and right meridians. At this critical juncture, Jiang Yifeng’s heart was pounding with nerves; how could he possibly have the presence of mind to invent an entire theory about ten meridians on the spot? But right now, he had no choice—either make something up, or face utter social death on the spot… So far, Jiang Yifeng hadn’t considered that his true identity might already be on the verge of being exposed. After all, he was still wearing Qi Yun’s face. In his mind, the flawless disguise wrought by his Heavenly Doctor Sacred Physique was his greatest shield. That uncanny disguise was something no ordinary technique could replicate, a transformation utterly seamless and without flaw. Jiang Yifeng’s confidence in it was absolute. Thus, no matter how suspicious Xuan Yuan Qingya seemed, he could only reason that she was simply too cautious—and by sheer coincidence had happened to hear about both the Sacred Nineteen Hands and the contents of his master’s medical book. Yet, under her sharp gaze, his mind worked frantically, eyes flickering with panic, facial muscles twitching involuntarily. It was the kind of telltale tic no one could suppress—nervousness laid bare, even for the so-called Son of Destiny. He forced a cough, voice slightly cracking as he spoke: “Since… since Miss Xuan Yuan wishes to understand clearly, then… then naturally, I must explain… Ahem! The Ten Meridians Poisoned—the ten meridians—are in fact… the meridians of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, the Five Elements meridians… plus… the Yin and Yang meridians… and then… and then… the Heaven, Earth, and Human meridians. Yes, that’s right—exactly so!” After wracking his brain, Jiang Yifeng finally strung together ten names, cobbled out of scraps of common lore. To him, the words spilled out almost reflexively, whatever crossed his frantic thoughts was what he blurted. This made Jiang Yifeng’s explanation sound halting and stammered, every word like it was being dragged out of him by force. For a moment, even Shang Yan, who stood just behind him, couldn’t make sense of what was going on… The truth was, Jiang Yifeng had already spent every ounce of goodwill the Old Medical Sage had left with Shang Yan, and all he received in exchange was a single opportunity—to be brought into this castle. Jiang Yifeng understood very well that without the Dragon Lord’s escort, any thought of forcing his way into the Xuan Yuan family’s fortress would have been nothing but a fool’s dream! Never mind the castle’s formidable defense systems; just the sheer number of Star Group members alone was far beyond what he could handle. Perhaps, once the “Sacred Physique” within his Heavenly Doctor’s Sacred Body was fully unlocked, those Star Group members might no longer pose a threat. But until then, a disciplined, organized unit of them would be nothing short of a nightmare for anyone… And Shang Yan, in truth, hadn’t agreed to bring Jiang Yifeng here so he could stir up trouble. His real intention was to see if there was a chance—any chance at all—for Jiang Yifeng to reconcile with Xuan Yuan Qingya and Xuan Yuan Xing.