Medical Sage

”Why the rush? Even though it’s a micro vein, that thing can’t be completely mined overnight. What’s the hurry?” The Third Palace Master Yang Xiong suddenly spoke with an irritable tone.

Upon hearing this, the Giant Ox Taoist was naturally taken aback, not expecting Yang Xiong as the Third Palace Master to dare shout at him, the Second Palace Master?

Isn’t this somewhat lacking awareness of the situation!? How dare he shout at me?

”Great Palace Master, I remember that Cang Kun and Blue Whale have received the invitation and favor of that old demon from Black Wind Gorge. Could it be...” Yet the Third Palace Master Yang Xiong ignored him and instead spoke to the Great Palace Master Lii Kun with a very somber expression.

”That old demon from Black Wind Gorge!?” Upon hearing these six words, the Second Palace Master Giant Ox Taoist’s face changed immediately, nearly jumping up in fright.

”That old demon had previously intended to recruit Cang Kun and Blue Whale, but it seems they did not agree. Furthermore, with the status of that old demon, he might not even care for a Black Profound Copper Essence Vein that is miles away, right?” Lii Kun muttered to himself. His face was subconsciously extremely cautious.

Centered around Ghost Wolf City, in the surrounding tens of thousands of miles, there are at least thirty or forty places like their Eagle Gorge.

Among them, Black Wind Gorge ranks at least in the top five in terms of comprehensive strength outside Ghost Wolf City’s area.

And their Eagle Gorge, even if all added together, could at most rank in the top twenty.

Thus, the gap is naturally quite evident.

Moreover, unlike their Eagle Gorge where the situation is fragmented with various factions, Black Wind Gorge has a sole dominant power, named Black Wind Gorge!

And the demon previously mentioned in their conversation is the current leader of Black Wind Gorge!

A monkey demon possessing the bloodline of an ancient fierce beast, the ’Dominating Heaven Demon Ape,’ at the peak of the Third Heavenly Layer of Third-Level Demonic Beast.

And as for their Purple Flame Palace, Lii Kun is the strongest, only at the Peak of First Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm.

The peak of Third Heavenly Layer of Third-Level Demonic Beast versus the Peak of First Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm.

These are completely different levels, are they not?

So, if indeed there are people from that side backing Cang Kun and Blue Whale, no matter how resentful or dissatisfied they are, they would probably have to obediently accept it. They dare not make enemies with Black Wind Gorge.

However, letting them now be afraid purely based on speculation and surrender the invaluable Black Profound Copper Essence Vein is somewhat unrealistic.

”Great Palace Master, what should we do now?” The Third Palace Master Yang Xiong couldn’t think of a solution and could only look gloomily at Lii Kun, asking.

Even though he’s terrified of Black Wind Gorge, he can’t bring himself to just abandon a gold mine like that.

Yet, even as he asks, the Great Palace Master Lii Kun is frowning deeply, unsure of what to do.

On one side is the invaluable micro Black Profound Copper Essence Vein, and on the other, is Black Wind Gorge, which their Purple Flame Palace simply cannot afford to provoke. How can you let him choose!?

”No, I...” At this moment, although the Giant Ox Taoist was extremely anxious, he dared not utter more nonsense. He knew very well that his mind wasn’t sharp, so not stirring up trouble was considered as helping.

”Three Palace Masters. I have a suggestion, if I may?” At this moment, the Green Snake Elder suddenly spoke slowly.

”Speak!” Upon hearing this, Lii Kun’s eyes flashed with brilliance, and he spoke without hesitation.

”The Black Profound Copper Essence Vein is excellent crafting material, capable of casting Top Grade Magic Artifacts. Therefore, it goes without saying for an established micro vein, even possessing a small portion is invaluable, worth a fortune! So, giving up this kind of thing to others is tantamount to handing over a gold mountain to someone, there’s no difference...”

However, before the Green Snake Elder could finish, Yang Xiong interrupted him. His expression sour, he looked at the Green Snake Elder and said coldly, ”Isn’t that just stating the obvious? You think we don’t know, but the main concern now is, if Cang Kun and Blue Whale truly have people from Black Wind Gorge backing them, what do we do?”

”I killed the Red Lion Daoist and pinned the blame on Enlightened Deity Cave precisely with this consideration in mind.” The Green Snake Elder lowered his head and said blandly.

”Go on!” Upon hearing this, Lii Kun’s eyes lit up suddenly and he hurriedly urged.

”Old man Cang Kun killed two of the Five Guardian Elders of Cloud Dragon Mountain this time, and also slaughtered the uncle and nephew of Yu Tan Taoist, settling a mortal hatred. I don’t believe that old fogey Yu Tan Taoist will let it rest.” The Green Snake Elder continued.

”But Yu Tan that sickly type, probably can’t handle either of them alone, so how is he supposed to draw out the people behind them?”

Yang Xiong finally understood the Green Snake Elder’s intent, which was to use Cloud Dragon Mountain as a stone to test the knife, to probe whether there really is someone behind Cang Kun and Blue Whale.

But the problem is, the ancestor of Cloud Dragon Mountain, Yu Tan Taoist, was injured in his early years and has hidden ailments, being a sickly person! His combat strength probably is only seventy to eighty percent of an average First Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert.

At such a level, not to mention trying to lure out any possible mastermind, he might even end up in big trouble if he’s not careful…

In such a situation, using Cloud Dragon Mountain’s weaklings to test Cang Kun and Blue Whale seems utterly pointless, doesn’t it?

”Yu Tan that sickly type isn’t enough, but what if combined with Yee Qing?” However, at this point, Lii Kun’s eyes gradually lit up, a cold smile appearing on his face, ”Even though Yee Qing is only at the Peak of Qi Refining Ninth Layer, there is no shortage of experts at the First Heavenly Layer of Foundation Establishment True Person Realm around him.”

”Great Palace Master is wise.”

The Green Snake Daoist spoke a customary praise and continued, ”As a lesser plan, place the burden on Yun Shi Taoist. If he can persuade Yee Qing to act for the sake of avenging the Red Lion Daoist, then we could ascertain whether there’s truly someone backing Cang Kun and Blue Whale.”

”Moreover, in this way, Yee Qing wouldn’t even be aware of the Black Profound Copper Essence Vein. Serving us as a pawn without knowing, it kills two birds with one stone. However, doing so has a glaring flaw, if somehow Yee Qing finds out we manipulated him, trouble would ensue, and there’s no justifying it then.”

”What’s the primary plan?” The Third Palace Master Yang Xiong captured the core question with a glint in his eyes and asked.

”The primary plan is to directly and openly discuss matters with Yee Qing. Though our Purple Flame Palace fears Black Wind Gorge, the Yan Zhen Sect behind Yee Qing does not.”

The Green Snake Elder raised his eyes slightly, continuing in a plain tone, ”While the micro Black Profound Copper Essence Vein is indeed precious, to a major clan like the Yan Zhen Sect, it’s fairly common, neither here nor there. Moreover, our Eagle Gorge remains a distant seven to eight thousand miles from Ghost Wolf City. Even if Yee Qing is tempted, he’d probably find such an endeavor cumbersome, would he not? Therefore, in this scenario...”

”Therefore, we might as well just offer some benefits to Yee Qing. As long as the Black Profound Copper Essence Vein eventually falls into our hands, then all this effort would be worthwhile,” Yang Xiong interjected, appearing extremely excited.

”More importantly, this approach is safe. Should there indeed be someone from Black Wind Gorge backing Cang Kun and Blue Whale, then in the end, we can simply let them clash with the Pei Family. That would be no concern of ours.” The Green Snake Elder articulated the pivotal aspect.

In reality, forces like theirs, despite appearing formidable, tread on thin ice, cautiously surviving among major powers, just seeking a living, a breath of air.

Hence, for their kind of strength, what is most crucial? Indubitably, stability and safety!!

Everything else is secondary to some extent.

”Then why not simply alert Cloud Dragon Mountain with this news as well? Otherwise, I fear that sickly Yu Tan may lack the courage to take action.” Lii Kun ultimately agreed to the Green Snake Elder’s plan, grimly muttering to himself.

Meanwhile, back in the main hall of Cloud Dragon Mountain, the atmosphere was steeped in an oppressive tension.

As if before the storm; the dead silence before a volcanic eruption.