The Strongest Prodigy Doctor

"That's why it's difficult; just building a watchtower right under their noses is troublesome enough, not to mention setting up the array," Yu Shan said.

"But speaking of which, aren't the Blood Worm tribe quite strong? Why were they driven out of the forbidden zone?" Ye Tianfan asked in some confusion.

Ye Tianfan had read the records, which mentioned that the Blood Worm tribe lived on blood; the higher the spiritual power content in the blood, the better it was for the Blood Worms.

For ordinary people or low-level cultivators, those Blood Worms didn't even look at them because the spiritual power content in their blood was too little. Unless they're starving to death, they wouldn't touch them, making the Blood Worm tribe relatively friendly to ordinary people.

Moreover, the Blood Worm tribe only appears in Heaven-Reaching Peak amongst the ten forbidden zones. If found elsewhere, they must have been brought from Heaven-Reaching Peak.

If the Blood Worm tribe were driven out, their picky nature would lead to quick extinction. Only the blood of demon beasts, which also survive in the forbidden zone, can satiate the Blood Worms.

It's known that the entire population of Copper Gong Town couldn't feed one Blood Worm, whereas the demon beasts inside Heaven-Reaching Peak could feed several Blood Worms with just one mouthful of blood.

That's the difference, which is why these Blood Worms desperately want to return to the forbidden zone. During these few days outside, several of their companions have starved to death, and those who died were divided among the rest of the Blood Worms.

The Blood Worm tribe is like that; everything belongs to them, even a deceased compatriot wouldn't be given to outsiders.

"Who knows? No one has gone to check inside the forbidden zone; we only know it's a kind of avian demon beast blocking the Blood Worms' way," Yu Shan shrugged.

"I see!" Ye Tianfan nodded.

"So we must be extra careful when we go, especially you; with your strength, you're considered food for the Blood Worms," Yu Shan said.

"Suddenly realized that being strong isn't always good!" Ye Tianfan complained.

Yu Shan heard Ye Tianfan's words, turned to look at him, shook his head, then turned back and silently led the way, ignoring Ye Tianfan.

"What's with Senior Brother Yu Shan? Why did he suddenly stop talking?" Ye Tianfan quickened his pace, looked at Yu Shan in confusion, and asked.

Yu Shan pretended not to hear anything but quickened his steps.

What's going on? Ye Tianfan wondered, looking at Yu Shan, unsure why his senior brother suddenly ignored him.

Yu Shan led Ye Tianfan to a place, told him to rest well, and said he'll come back tomorrow, then left without looking back.

Ye Tianfan stared at Yu Shan's departing figure, helplessly shrugged, unsure what was going on with his senior brother, but soon stopped thinking about it, preparing to have a good sleep since it was already evening, and the sky was dimming. Ye Tianfan decided to skip dinner; cultivators don't need to eat, as it's merely to satisfy their cravings.

When Ye Tianfan closed his eyes and woke again, it was deep into the night; he felt perplexed about waking up at such hours. Moreover, his recovery didn't seem to need a whole night anymore; just a few hours, and Ye Tianfan felt refreshed.

Considering his current state, Ye Tianfan believed that if he reached the Hundred Crossings Realm, it would take only a few minutes to recover; upon reaching the Ten Directions or Primordial Realm, a blink of an eye would be enough to restore spiritual power.

At this moment, Ye Tianfan felt wide awake, helplessly deciding to step outside for a stroll.

Upon exiting the tent, Ye Tianfan discovered the place was still brightly lit, with many people on patrol.

He even spotted someone, covered in injuries, rushing toward the largest tent, likely in need of urgent communication.

"Junior Brother Tianfan, why are you up? Have you rested well?"

As Ye Tianfan stood at the tent entrance, unsure where to go, he suddenly heard a familiar voice; it was Senior Brother Yu Shan, who had parted earlier in the evening.

"Oh, it's Senior Brother Yu Shan. Now, I've rested and feel very refreshed!" Ye Tianfan replied to Yu Shan.

"But Senior Brother Yu Shan, it's late, haven't you rested yet?" Ye Tianfan, seeing it was late, felt Yu Shan was overly diligent not yet taking a break.

"Ah, no, I'm up just to use the toilet!" Yu Shan chuckled, "I'm heading back after finishing up."

"..." Ye Tianfan looked at Yu Shan speechlessly, turned and went back to his tent.

Ye Tianfan realized he shouldn't have left the tent; if not resting, he should just cultivate. Why bother with going out?

Yu Shan saw Ye Tianfan speechlessly return to his tent and smiled with satisfaction, finally evening the score.

Actually, Yu Shan wasn't merely returning from the toilet as claimed but was busy until now and just ready to go rest, then saw Ye Tianfan emerging from his tent, and couldn't resist teasing.

Being outdone in daylight by Ye Tianfan was quite frustrating, so he sought some payback.

Yu Shan contentedly returned to his tent, which was right beside Ye Tianfan's.

Ye Tianfan sat cross-legged on the bed; though not as comfortable as those in Copper Gong Town's tents, it was pretty good.

Ye Tianfan sat cross-legged and began absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

At this moment, Ye Tianfan finally understood why stronger individuals use Spirit Stones for cultivation.

Because Ye Tianfan found that absorbing spiritual qi would quickly exhaust the qi within a hundred meters, leaving the area in spiritual qi vacuum, awaiting replenishment.

Seeing this situation, Ye Tianfan thought, fine, better not absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi; with little qi available here, not a blessed land, waiting would take forever.

Ye Tianfan took out several inferior Spirit Stones and one medium Spirit Stone from his Xuanhuang Tower, placed them around, and began cultivation again. This time, Ye Tianfan found no previous issues of absorbing to depletion, instead maintaining a steady absorption pace.

Ye Tianfan continued cultivating for the entire night.