Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return Chapter 1372: Two Men of Equal Status

Finding a Medical Saint with Sword Saint Realm cultivation is not a simple feat. The rigorous demands of medical arts and alchemy cultivation are incredibly taxing on one's spirit; common physicians simply lack the capacity to engage in such demanding training. Attaining the Sword Saint Realm is a significantly more arduous path than that of a typical cultivator. To their knowledge, only Yan Zishu, hailing from a lineage of esteemed physicians, has reached this pinnacle, and even Doctor Sun's abilities fall far short of that standard.

"Doing your best is adequate; if an insurmountable obstacle arises, do not push beyond your limits," Lu Nianxin advised, her understanding of the inherent difficulties prompting her to ease the burden on her prospective granddaughter-in-law.

"Are there truly no other alternatives?" Mu Hanyan was taken aback by the formidable challenges involved.

She harbored no concerns regarding Ye Lanfeng's capabilities, and the presence of a readily available Medical Saint of Sword Saint level was a comfort. As for another expert, she reasoned that a combined effort from herself and Doctor Sun might suffice. The primary quandary, however, was locating an expert from the temple who possessed proficiency in the Divine Heart Sacrificial Technique.

Ye Lanfeng contemplated for a moment, ultimately providing a negative response. The Holy Energy Divine Heart Spell had been lost for a millennium; even devising a method to decipher it presented a monumental task, let alone identifying further solutions.

Mu Hanyan fell into a contemplative silence. The matter at hand directly concerned her grandmother's life and demise; she understood the gravity of taking unnecessary risks or making rash commitments.

Huayue and the others similarly remained quiet, their faces etched with concern.

"If it pertains solely to the Divine Heart Sacrificial Technique, I believe I can manage," a deep voice resonated, and a young man, whose cold, chiseled features were complemented by a longsword slung across his back, entered the courtyard with measured steps.

"Who are you!" Lu Nianxin exclaimed, slightly startled.

Despite her diminished cultivation, her heightened senses were fully functional, and she had detected no inkling of this individual's presence until he was practically upon them. Furthermore, while the Princess Manor exuded an outward appearance of serenity, numerous elite guards were strategically positioned in secret; yet, this person had infiltrated the courtyard undetected!

This was precisely among the reasons Huayue and the others knitted their brows. This was the Sacred Court Continent. Although a considerable number of temple experts were concealed, finding them on demand was improbable, and even if discovered, it was unlikely they would possess knowledge of the Divine Heart Sacrificial Technique, a closely guarded secret within the temple's repertoire. Those who mastered such an art held a standing within the temple equivalent to Ye Lanfeng's in the Sacred Court; why, then, would they readily venture to the Sacred Court Continent and invite peril?

Zhu Xiuqing swiftly moved to shield Lu Nianxin, grasping his longsword and observing the newcomer with cautious intensity. Although his demeanor towards Lu Nianxin typically resembled that of a timid cat before an empress dowager, as a member of the Yue Family, he harbored profound respect and unwavering loyalty towards the empress dowager who had single-handedly safeguarded their clan.

"Hold your position, he is an acquaintance of mine," Mu Hanyan interjected swiftly as Zhu Xiuqing prepared to engage, not out of apprehension that Zhu Xiuqing might harm the other, but rather from concern that he was provoking unnecessary trouble.

In their immediate vicinity, Huayue and the others displayed visible relief, and Tang Bufan appeared particularly invigorated.

"Qian Ji, you have arrived." Mu Hanyan offered a smile to this companion from two lifetimes.

The sense of familiarity she felt was more akin to familial affection than her interactions with Ye Lanfeng.

"I learned of your presence in Shangyue and wished to ascertain your well-being. Hearing you mention the Divine Heart Sacrificial Technique was opportune; I have undertaken the study of this forbidden art and should be of assistance," Fen Qianji stated calmly.

"Are you a Divine Language Priest?" Ye Lanfeng inquired casually, his gaze fixed on Fen Qianji.

"Aside from Divine Language Priests, who else would endeavor to learn the Divine Heart Sacrificial Technique?" Fen Qianji met Ye Lanfeng's gaze, replying with equal nonchalance.

"Ye Lanfeng, one of the Twelve Saints," Ye Lanfeng introduced himself.

"Fen Qianji, one of the Twelve Divine Language Priests," Fen Qianji reciprocated the introduction.

Despite their shared tone of detachment, an indefinable aura of dignity and gravity emanated from them, accompanied by a palpable undercurrent of animosity.

Mu Hanyan felt a growing tension, a precursor to a headache. As she had suspected, one held a position among the Twelve Saints, and the other among the Twelve Divine Priests; their standings within the Sacred Court and the temple were on equal footing.

For a millennium, the Sacred Court and the temple had been entrenched in eternal enmity. Had their statuses been unequal, a pretense of mutual ignorance might have been possible; however, as pivotal figures representing both the Sacred Court and the temple, such disregard was inconceivable. Mu Hanyan surmised that their current restraint was solely due to her presence and their existing personal connections; otherwise, a confrontation would likely have already erupted.

Huayue and the other companions observed the unfolding situation with apprehension, and Tang Bufan's demeanor grew noticeably strained.

Although Fen Qianji's displayed strength was considerably less than Ye Lanfeng's, those in the know were aware that his power was held back by the Holy Court Continent's laws. If he were to truly unleash his full might by employing a forbidden technique to shatter the spatial barrier, his power might very well rival Ye Lanfeng's.

Mu Hanyan tried to speak, but a sense of uncertainty clouded her words. Her gaze instinctively shifted to her grandmother, whose peculiar expression alternated between Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji.

Could it be that, amidst such a critical juncture, her grandmother was preoccupied with thoughts of romance? With such a matriarch, it was no wonder Mu Hanyan felt an overwhelming headache coming on.

Exchanging a look with Huayue and the others, who mirrored her gaze, Mu Hanyan nodded in understanding.

They understood Mu Hanyan's intent perfectly: to prevent a confrontation between Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji at all costs. By leveraging the Sword Array's profound mysteries and the combined might of the Five Great Magical Instruments, Mu Hanyan's own cultivation could be propelled to the Sword Saint level. While this might not allow her to contend directly with Ye Lanfeng or Fen Qianji, it would be sufficient to halt their conflict.

"Rest assured, we are here to save lives, not to engage in battle," Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji declared in unison.

Mu Hanyan's mind finally settled, a sense of peace washing over her.

"Now, all that is needed are two Medical Saints of the Sword Saint realm." With that, Ye Lanfeng turned away from Fen Qianji, treating him as if he were of no consequence.

"Huayue, please proceed to invite Senior Yan and Mr. Sun," Mu Hanyan instructed Huayue and the others.

Logically, she should have undertaken this task herself. However, fearing that Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji might clash in her absence, she entrusted the responsibility to Huayue and the others.

Their understanding of her concerns was evident as they nodded in agreement.

As they departed, the courtyard grew even quieter. The identities of Ye Lanfeng and Fen Qianji were exceedingly significant. Mu Hanyan considered offering words of comfort, but the animosity between the Holy Court and the temple stretched back over a million years—an chasm too wide to bridge with mere sentences. Thus, Mu Hanyan ultimately decided to remain silent, patiently awaiting the return of Huayue and the others.

Fortunately, the wait was not unduly long before Huayue and the others reappeared, accompanied by Yan Zishu and Doctor Sun.

Yan Zishu, true to his word, arrived promptly without demanding further explanations upon learning that Mu Hanyan required his assistance.

Upon encountering the Empress Dowager, Yan Zishu exhibited little surprise. In truth, once individuals attained the Sword Saint realm, they were seldom bound by the authority of any nation's Royal Family. Not only was he a formidable expert at the Sword Saint level, but as the Head of the Divine Doctor Family, he held no fear of the Royal Family that ordinary individuals might possess.