Chapter 147: Don’t Let Them Die At The the Green Wood Sect
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“Elder Luo, disciples from an external sect have arrived.”
Elder Luo was leisurely lying on a rocking chair with his eyes closed, pretending to nap. Upon hearing the disciple’s report, he asked calmly, “Which sect do they belong to?”
“They are senior brothers from the Five Elements Sect.”
“Hmm, the Five Elements Sect again?” Elder Luo opened his eyes in surprise.
Although it wasn’t uncommon for disciples from the Five Elements Sect to visit the the Green Wood Sect, it was rare for them to visit in quick succession like this. As he was still pondering this, the disciple urgently added, “Elder Luo, you should come quickly. Those two senior brothers are in a terrible state; they look like they might not make it.”
Elder Luo’s eyes widened. “Not make it? No, no, the disciples of the Five Elements Sect cannot die within the territory of the Green Wood Sect.”
The disciple blinked, and before he could react, Elder Luo had already vanished, leaving the rocking chair swaying gently behind him.
Elder Luo rushed to the mountain gate, where the disciples guarding it seemed on the verge of tears. “Elder Luo, thank goodness you’re here!”
“What’s going on?” Elder Luo asked, his tone now serious.
“Elder, please take a look at their condition first,” one of the disciples said, guiding Elder Luo to a small wooden hut nearby.
Upon entering, Elder Luo’s expression darkened as he saw the two men lying side by side on the bed. Without needing to use his spiritual sense, he could tell they were both poisoned—and with a very potent and complex toxin.
Without wasting any time, Elder Luo retrieved two pills from his storage space and had them swallow the antidote. As he channeled his spiritual energy to help dissolve the medicine, he turned to the disciple behind him and instructed, “Quickly, go and bring Elder Lotus from the Pill Hall here, now!”
“Yes, sir.” The disciple, understanding the urgency, immediately ran toward the Pill Peak.
Elder Luo looked down at the two men, their faces shrouded in the aura of death, and couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy. He didn’t know what these two had gone through, but for them to reach the Green Wood Sect after being poisoned so severely, their will to live must have been extraordinary. This time, the Five Elements Sect owed them a huge favor.
The Sect Leader’s assessment was approaching, so Elder Lotus hadn’t secluded herself for alchemy practice recently, and she arrived quickly. The disciple had already informed her of the situation on the way, so when she entered the hut, she didn’t ask any questions and immediately began examining the two men.
After a while, she withdrew her hand, her expression solemn.
Pointing to the man on the right, Fang Cheng Lang, she said, “This man, although severely poisoned and injured, can recover within a month with the right antidote and proper care.”
Elder Luo nodded. He had come to the same conclusion; if it were only this man, he wouldn’t have needed to call for Elder Lotus. The other man was the one who had him worried.
“As for this one…” Elder Lotus frowned slightly, “He has more than seven different toxins in his body, mixed together and deeply rooted in his lungs. Curing him will be incredibly difficult, almost impossible.”
Elder Lotus was the chief elder of the Pill Hall and the master of Mu Ye, known for her unparalleled expertise in alchemy. If even she found this situation challenging, others would be entirely helpless.
Elder Luo didn’t doubt Elder Lotus’s judgment for a second. He sighed heavily, “For now, let’s focus on keeping him alive.”
For cultivators, as long as they stayed alive, there was always a chance to defy fate. Besides, the Five Elements Sect had deeper resources than the Green Wood Sect—who knew, they might have a miraculous antidote hidden away.
Elder Lotus nodded in agreement and called over a few disciples to carry the two men to the Pill Peak for treatment.
Finally, Elder Luo remembered to question the disciple who had brought the news, “Did either of them leave any message?”
The disciple responded, “Elder Luo, the more severely injured one was unconscious when he arrived. He was carried here by the other senior brother. But the conscious one only had time to introduce himself before he fainted.”
“Did he mention which master he is a disciple of within the Five Elements Sect?”
The disciple’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he nodded excitedly. “Yes, yes, he did! He said he is the senior disciple of Master Qing Yan, Fang Cheng Lang!”
The disciple had immediately gone to Elder Luo because he recognized Fang Cheng Lang’s name.
“What? Are you sure you heard correctly? He is a disciple of Master Qing Yan?”
Elder Luo and Elder Lotus exchanged shocked glances.
“No mistake, Elder Luo! Not only did I hear it, but all the other senior brothers here heard it too.”
Elder Luo looked at Elder Lotus with a mix of urgency and expectation. “Elder Lotus, please, we must do everything in our power to save them.”
“I will,” Elder Lotus assured him.
The Five Elements Sect stood as the leading sect in the cultivation world, not just because of its long history and wealth of talent, but also because it was home to the most respected figure in the cultivation world, Master Qing Yan.
Eighty years ago, the Five Elements Sect faced its greatest crisis in a millennium, and Master Qing Yan, with only his initial Nascent Soul cultivation, fought against three Nascent Soul cultivators. In the end, with one fatality and two injuries, he emerged victorious, earning his place as an unrivaled master. Moreover, Master Qing Yan was known for being a relentless cultivator, indifferent to emotions.
If his disciple were to die within the territory of the Green Wood Sect, even if it had nothing to do with the sect, Master Qing Yan might very well direct his wrath toward them.
Elder Luo and Elder Lotus were determined to avoid bringing such a disaster upon their sect. Where they had previously intended to simply treat Fang Cheng Lang and the other disciple, now they were prepared to go to any lengths necessary to save them.
Having reached this agreement, Elder Luo personally went to report the matter to the Sect Leader, while Elder Lotus returned to the Pill Peak to begin the process of detoxifying and healing the injured men.
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By the time Wang Qian received the news, several days had passed. The ones who informed him were none other than Guo Ming En and Tian Han.
“Another one of Master Qing Yan’s disciples! Are the people of the Five Elements Sect that idle? The Cultivation World Great Competition is just around the corner—why aren’t they staying in their sect to train instead of running around everywhere?”
Wang Qian was both frustrated and anxious. The issue with Yu Zhao was still unresolved, and now two more disciples from the Five Elements Sect had shown up. Did they think the Green Wood Sect was some kind of rest stop, where they could come and go as they pleased?
“Wang Qian, don’t get so worked up. I think this might actually be an opportunity for us,” Guo Ming En said, trying to calm him down.
“An opportunity? What do you mean?” Wang Qian asked, his brow furrowed.
“Our grudge against Yu Zhao doesn’t prevent us from befriending the disciples of the Five Elements Sect, especially those of Master Qing Yan. If we can get closer to them, we won’t have to worry about Yu Zhao causing us trouble.”
Wang Qian’s expression relaxed, as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
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That’s right—if he could win over Fang Cheng Lang, Yu Zhao’s senior brother, then no matter how angry she was, there would be nothing she could do to him. In fact, she might even be forced to reconcile with him out of respect for her senior brother.
As long as Wang Qian could secure Fang Cheng Lang’s favor, Yu Zhao would no longer pose a threat.
A slow smile spread across Wang Qian’s face as he looked at Guo Ming En with newfound appreciation.
“Brother Guo, you’re truly brilliant. I’ve learned a lot from you.”
“I wouldn’t dare take credit,” Guo Ming En replied humbly. “Given our modest status, this matter still requires your involvement, Wang Qian. Only you can ensure it goes smoothly.”
Wang Qian nodded proudly. With his status and background, no one could refuse his offer of friendship.