Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1912: 1906: Wu Kexin's Transformation

“Do you have any knowledge regarding who they departed with?” Chen Yang continued his questioning.

Ao Min shook his head, “I’m uncertain about their specific identities, though their appearances seemed vaguely familiar. I made an attempt to intervene, but your second uncle was resolute in his decision to leave, leaving me with no alternative.”

“Given that you entrusted me with his protection at the Taoist temple, it wouldn’t have been fitting for me to overstep into his personal matters. Therefore, I allowed him to depart.”

Chen Yang listened, falling into a contemplative silence.

“You wily old serpent, could you be any more unreliable? Letting them go without knowing who they were? What if something untoward happens?” Liu the Taoist couldn’t resist interjecting.

Upon hearing Liu the Taoist’s words, Ao Min’s expression shifted dramatically.

“You old Daoist priest, it’s simple to spew nonsense when you’re not the one facing the situation. He wished to leave; what power did I have to stop him? Should I have forcibly detained him?” Ao Min retorted with a raised voice.

“At the very least, you ought to have inquired for clarity,” Liu the Taoist insisted.

“You…” Ao Min grew incensed, preparing to escalate the argument, but Chen Yang stepped in.

“Enough, enough, cease this bickering. Since my second uncle elected to depart on his own, there should be no significant issues, nor is Ao Min at fault,” Chen Yang stated Pacifically.

“Hmph, old man, did you hear that? The young gentleman understands the gravity of the situation,” Ao Min declared with a smug grin.

Liu the Taoist, not being unreasonable, was merely concerned for Chen Tianmin’s safety, which fueled his impassioned reactions.

Observing Chen Yang’s intervention, he decided not to press the matter further.

“Did my second uncle leave any specific message before his departure?” Chen Yang, about to take his leave, felt compelled to ask one more question.

“Hmm…” Ao Min considered for a moment before replying, “He did convey a couple of points: that you needn’t worry, that he was merely attending to some personal matters, and that he anticipated a prompt return.”

Hearing this, Chen Yang felt a significant easing of his concerns.

His second uncle’s assurances indicated he had left with individuals he knew and was simply occupied with personal business.

“Was that the entirety of his message?” Chen Yang inquired further.

Ao Min shook his head, “Yes, that was all.”

“Oh, wait, I did happen to overhear something. One of the individuals seemed to be discussing the matter of dealing with traitors with him, and their intended destination appeared to be Star City!” Ao Min suddenly recollected and added.

“Star City?”

“Indeed, Star City,” Ao Min confirmed with another affirmative nod.

Chen Yang sank into profound contemplation, uncertain of his second uncle’s exact intentions.

The revelation that Star City was their destination deepened his apprehension.

From his existing knowledge, the headquarters of the Blood Bat Hall was situated in Star City, and any entanglement there could lead to exceedingly perilous consequences.

“Chen Yang, my friend, what course of action should we pursue now? Shall we attempt to journey to Star City and seek him out?” Liu the Taoist proposed from the side.

Chen Yang deliberated for a moment before shaking his head in refusal.

“Let’s refrain from that. Since my second uncle has already departed, it’s unlikely there are major issues. Furthermore, Star City is immense; locating a single individual is akin to finding a needle in a haystack; the odds are exceedingly slim,” Chen Yang reasoned.

“So, we are to simply let the matter rest?” Liu the Taoist inquired.

Chen Yang nodded, “It has been a considerable duration; I surmise he is nearly concluded with his affairs and should be returning shortly.”

“Yes, I concur with that assessment. If one reckons the time carefully, it has been roughly a month; he ought to be returning,” Ao Min agreed, nodding his head.

“Very well, there is no cause for further concern. Return to your cultivation,” Chen Yang, having grasped the situation, formulated no additional plans.

Ao Min, as expected, departed.

Chen Yang engaged in a brief further exchange with Liu the Taoist before taking his leave from the Green Cloud Taoist Temple.

A lingering thread of unease persisted within him, yet he recognized the futility of excessive worry.

In a city as sprawling as Star City, how could he possibly hope to locate Chen Tianmin?

Thus, his only recourse was to await Chen Tianmin’s eventual return.

Exiting the Green Cloud Taoist Temple, Chen Yang proceeded to his company to ascertain the latest developments.

No significant incidents had transpired in the scenic area over the preceding two months; all operations had proceeded without a hitch.

Moreover, fueled by the surging online popularity of the scenic area, the company’s revenue streams had experienced a substantial upswing recently. Everything was progressing favorably.

Beyond the company’s advancements, the village elders and aunties had profited immensely from the massive influx of visitors, experiencing unprecedented prosperity.

The Gross Domestic Product of Liuhe Village had seen a remarkable enhancement.

After confirming the company’s smooth operation, Chen Yang made his way to the village office.

Wu Kexin had concluded her period of leave and had returned to the village to resume her official duties.

Naturally, she was aware of Chen Yang’s recent return.

When Chen Yang unexpectedly appeared at the village office, her delight was palpable.

“Chen Yang, when did you return? And where have you been all this time?” Wu Kexin immediately set aside her current tasks and approached him.

Chen Yang chuckled, drawing her into an embrace, “I’ve just arrived back. Upon learning of your return, I hastened to see you.”

Since her reappearance, Wu Kexin emanated a more ethereal aura, projecting an almost untouchable presence.

The reason for Wu Kexin's significant cultivation breakthrough was quite apparent; she had become a cultivator, and not just any cultivator, but one at a considerably high realm. In the span of a mere two months, her cultivation journey had propelled her from the mundane Body Refining stage all the way to the Qi Cultivation realm.

It's only natural for envy to bloom in the hearts of many. Her advancement speed was akin to soaring on a roller coaster, astonishingly rapid. “So, you finally decided to return, did you? You vanished for over two months, where exactly did you disappear to? And why didn't you inform Li Han and the others?” Wu Kexin’s voice, though laced with concern for Chen Yang, carried an undercurrent of worry. Despite sensing no immediate danger, such a prolonged absence naturally bred anxiety.

“I was tied up with some rather important matters, and they simply demanded more time than anticipated. It seems you've also made substantial progress; reaching the Qi Cultivation realm already speaks volumes about the Wu Family's remarkable foundations,” Chen Yang remarked with a chuckle, his gaze sweeping over Wu Kexin from head to toe, unable to resist a compliment.

Wu Kexin's meteoric rise in cultivation was undeniably bolstered by her family's backing. “You speak of rapid advancement,” Wu Kexin replied with a smile, “but the path ahead becomes increasingly arduous. Further progress necessitates one's own personal endeavors.”

Chen Yang understood this sentiment perfectly, recalling Wang Qingyue's similar journey. Family assistance could indeed provide a significant boost, catapulting one to a certain level, but transcending that threshold was a feat that relied solely on diligent, personal cultivation. “Your starting point is exceptionally high compared to the average cultivator; you began your journey at the Qi Refinement realm,” Chen Yang observed.

“Enough of that, you scoundrel! Why is the conversation suddenly about me? I’m trying to find out where you’ve been all this time! You weren’t taking calls, nor were you responding to messages. Do you have any idea how worried we all were?” Wu Kexin, realizing he was attempting to deflect, cut him off sharply, determined to glean the truth about his mysterious absence.

Chen Yang had initially planned to sidestep the question entirely, but it became evident that evasion was no longer a viable option. He decided honesty was the best course of action.

“I ventured to Lion Tiger Mountain for a period; the signal up there is non-existent, which is why I couldn't receive any communication,” Chen Yang quipped, trying to lighten the mood.

“Lion Tiger Mountain? And what business did you have there?” Now a cultivator herself, Wu Kexin approached such matters with a vastly different perspective than an ordinary person. She was aware that Lion Tiger Mountain was a venerable Taoist sect with formidable power, likely exceeding even the capabilities of the Wu Family.

In response to Wu Kexin's inquiry, Chen Yang proceeded to recount his experiences, omitting no detail, speaking with complete candor. Wu Kexin was not an outsider, making the sharing of such profound secrets entirely permissible. After absorbing Chen Yang’s narrative, Wu Kexin found herself utterly astonished. Who could have fathomed the sheer depth of experiences Chen Yang had endured during his time away? The Green Cloud Taoist Temple, situated across from Liuhe Village, was revealed to be the inheritors of the Chiyun lineage. Furthermore, Lion Tiger Mountain had apparently consented to allow Chen Yang to receive their sacred heritage. Each revelation left Wu Kexin more surprised and astounded than the last.

Under normal circumstances, it seemed utterly inconceivable that Lion Tiger Mountain would grant an outsider like Chen Yang the privilege of accepting their legacy. It truly defied all conventional logic.