Chapter 1518: Yang Xuan Meets Zhang Xuan

"Replace meridians?"

The guild leader paused. "Meridians allow true qi to circulate, and as one's cultivation increases, they can be expanded to allow power to flow smoothly... Although the guild has many artifacts, none can achieve this!"

Meridians are a kind of thing that can grow, changing along with the cultivator's cultivation. When one's strength is great, the meridians are wide; when weak, they are narrow... They are an inseparable part of the body. Although the weapons forged by the Artifact Refiners Guild are marvelous, there is no substitute for them.

"Can't do it?"

Zhang Xuan frowned. "I recall that some powerful weapons can also stretch and shrink, becoming larger or smaller. Could this be applied to meridians?"

Powerful weapons could also change size at will, like the Holy Son Hall Master Token in his hand, which was normally palm-sized but could also transform into a huge shield.

"Weapons can change at will, but they cannot contain true qi. Moreover, the change in meridians involves space, not just the outer wall thickening. If they suddenly change inside the body, I fear that instead of solving the cultivation problem, it might cause injury..."

The guild leader smiled bitterly.

"Sigh..."

Zhang Xuan's face turned ashen.

Although he knew this, he was unwilling to give up, hoping to hear different information from others. Now it seemed that using artifact forging methods to help forge meridians was almost impossible.

"Actually, don't be discouraged. While forged artifacts cannot solve the problem, I have heard legends that someone can replace meridians!"

Seeing his expression, the guild leader recalled something and said.

"Who?"

Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

Since someone could do it, he could too! Even if he couldn't, he would find that person and help Zhao Ya reconnect her meridians so she could cultivate again.

"What I heard is just a legend; I haven't verified whether it's true. It wasn't long ago, about twenty years back. A powerful figure from the headquarters of the Master Teacher Pavilion once searched everywhere for a method to replace meridians, and it is said he succeeded in the end."

After thinking for a moment, the guild leader said.

"Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters? Who?"

Zhang Xuan quickly looked over.

This concerned whether Zhao Ya could recover; he must not be careless.

"Supreme Elder, Yang Xuan!"

The guild leader nodded.

"Yang Xuan?"

Zhang Xuan was stunned.

He had been impersonating this Supreme Elder, claiming to be his student, going around in circles. He never expected that Yang Xuan had done this... Was he supposed to go find him on his own?

"Yes, Master Yang is supremely talented, not only strong but also deeply accomplished in various professions. Regarding meridian replacement, he once came to the Artifact Refiners Guild and studied with the headquarters' guild leader for many years. It is said he succeeded... Of course, I only heard this; to know the specifics, you might need to ask the person involved."

The guild leader said.

"Oh..."

Zhang Xuan rubbed his brow. "It seems I need to go find that Master Yang!"

This Master Yang should still be in the Zhang Clan, so he would probably need to visit the Zhang Clan.

However, he had impersonated the other's student and then impersonated him, causing a huge uproar. If he went to see him now, would he be directly suppressed?

Facing Grand Elder Zhang Wuhen, he might still escape, but this Master Yang... if he truly attacked, even using all his means, it would probably be useless.

"Master Yang, Yang Xuan?"

Zhao Ya, standing to the side, felt dizzy.

Having witnessed Master Yang turn into her teacher, she knew that this ancestor was fake, a disguise of her teacher. Now another one appeared... What was going on?

"Master Yang is elusive, rarely even returning to the Master Teacher Pavilion headquarters, so he might be hard to find. If your student's condition is urgent, Physician Huang from the Physicians Guild is a friend of mine; I could ask him to take a look..."

Seeing the young man deep in thought, the guild leader thought he was worried about his student's condition and couldn't help saying.

"Thank you for your kindness, Guild Leader, but it's not necessary for now..."

Zhang Xuan cupped his fists and was about to continue speaking when an artifact refiner hurried in. "Guild Leader, there's a master teacher outside asking to see you."

"Master teacher? What star? Who?"

The guild leader turned around.

"He isn't wearing a rank badge, so I don't know his rank, but... he seems to be surnamed Yang!" The artifact refiner hesitated before saying.

"Surnamed Yang?"

Startled, the guild leader thought for a long time but couldn't recall any famous master teacher in the Empire Alliance with that surname. Still, he nodded. "Invite him in!"

"Yes!"

The artifact refiner turned and walked out.

"Since you have a guest, I'll take my leave..."

Knowing that Master Yang might be able to reconnect meridians, Zhang Xuan realized staying was pointless. He cupped his fists and was about to leave with Zhao Ya when he heard footsteps behind him. The artifact refiner from earlier entered with an old man.

"Young friend, why leave as soon as you arrive?"

The old man looked over and smiled gently.

"Me?"

Zhang Xuan was startled.

This man had come to see the guild leader; why was he speaking to him?

"Yes! Rather than visiting the guild leader, I came specifically for you."

The old man stroked his beard and smiled faintly.

"For me?"

Zhang Xuan frowned, looking puzzled.

This old man appeared very ordinary. Although he wore a master teacher's robe, he had no rank badge, making it impossible to know his level. He smiled kindly and seemed very amiable.

But Zhang Xuan was certain he had never seen him before.

"Do we know each other?"

Unable to hold back any longer, he looked over.

"Hehe!"

The old man didn't answer. He chuckled softly, then looked up at the guild leader and Artifact Refiner Chen Mo. "Two masters, I have something I'd like to discuss privately with this young friend. Would you mind giving us some space?"

With that, he flicked his finger, and a badge appeared before the two, with nine stars shining brightly.

"Nine-star artifact refiner?"

Seeing the badge, the guild leader and Chen Mo were both startled and quickly cupped their fists. "Of course!"

They had thought he was a master teacher and might show a master teacher badge, but unexpectedly, he was also a nine-star artifact refiner. That alone made it impossible for them to refuse.

Clatter!

The two withdrew, and soon only Zhang Xuan, Zhao Ya, and this strange old man remained in the room.

"Wu Zhangxuan, I, Zhang Xuan—the fake name you took shows no sincerity at all..."

Seeing the room empty, the old man smiled gently and looked over. "Isn't that right, Master Zhang? Or should I call you... Hall Master Zhang?"

"You..."

Unexpectedly, the other man revealed his identity in one breath. Zhang Xuan was startled, his pupils constricted. Realizing something, his scalp tingled, and he connected with his clone, ready to flee at any moment. "You are a master teacher, surnamed Yang... Could it be..."

"Hehe, I..."

Stroking his beard again, the old man looked over with a smile. "Am exactly the one you impersonated... Yang Xuan!"