Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1950 - 1944: The Situation Is Dire
Previously on Peach Blossom Divine Medical God...
"Mm, I understand," Chen Yang replied softly.
"Good, as long as you know. I was just calling to remind you about something. Oh, and you should really keep an eye on those from the Qiu Alliance. I never would have guessed that small group would grow to have such potential."
"It’s quite something that they could set a trap and wipe out so many from the Blood Bat Hall, isn’t it?"
Ma Jiantao sighed on the other end of the line, his tone carrying a hint of veiled meaning.
Chen Yang continued to play the part of someone unaware, steering the conversation to match Ma Jiantao’s: "Indeed, over a hundred at the Qi Cultivation Stage, that's a major upheaval in the cultivation world."
"It truly is an upheaval. Alright, I can’t chat for too long; I have my own matters to attend to. The Blood Bat Hall is making a huge fuss, and our Secret Bureau can’t just stand by. We need to monitor them, just in case they go completely mad from their losses and do something rash."
"Understood, you go ahead and handle your business first."
Chen Yang nodded, ending the call.
"It seems the Blood Bat Hall is truly going all out this time. Second Uncle and the others will need to be exceptionally careful."
Even though he had anticipated this – with so many Blood Bat Hall members dead, a furious retaliation was inevitable – he hadn't expected the response to be this severe.
The fact that Ma Jiantao himself mentioned they had deployed all their elites underscored the gravity of the situation.
Therefore, staying in the hotel was no longer secure enough. He needed to warn them tomorrow: if there was no urgent business, they must refrain from going out.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Chen Yang organized his thoughts and began his Alchemy practice.
Another night passed sleeplessly.
He refined several hundred elixirs before moving on to cultivate, focusing on enhancing his own strength.
Following breakfast the next morning, Chen Yang gathered the elixirs he had refined overnight and set out to find Chen Tianmin and Qiu Hongguang.
He happened to arrive just as He Xiran and Pei Yong were also present in the room.
They were in the midst of an internal meeting for the Qiu Alliance, strategizing their future development.
"Did I arrive at an inconvenient moment?" Chen Yang asked with a smile, standing at the doorway.
Upon seeing Chen Yang, Chen Tianmin immediately rose. "Yang Zi, you’re here. We’re all family, so what inconvenient moment could there be?"
"Friend Chen Yang, good morning," Qiu Hongguang greeted, cupping his fists in a polite gesture towards Chen Yang.
"Brother Chen Yang."
"Chen Yang."
Pei Yong and He Xiran also offered their greetings with smiles.
"Hehe, in that case, I’ll come in," Chen Yang responded with a smile, stepping into the room.
"Yang Zi, coming over so early, you must have something to discuss, right?" Chen Tianmin inquired, gesturing for Chen Yang to take a seat.
Chen Yang got straight to the point. He placed the refined elixirs on the table and smiled. "I refined some foundation-strengthening elixirs for you all last night. I thought they might be of assistance, so I brought them over first thing this morning."
Chen Tianmin and the others were deeply touched by Chen Yang’s words.
"Yang Zi, this truly puts me in a difficult position..."
Chen Tianmin felt reluctant to accept such generosity, but Chen Yang had already provided them with immense help.
"Second Uncle, as I've said before, there’s no need for such formalities. You yourself just mentioned it: we are family, so why maintain such distance?" Chen Yang preempted Chen Tianmin’s unspoken words.
Chen Tianmin felt a profound sense of emotion swell within him.
Having left home at a young age, he had never offered this nephew of his any care or attention.
Now, past fifty, he found himself being looked after by his nephew, a feeling that was incredibly complex.
"You are right, Yang Zi. We are family, so I won’t stand on ceremony. I will gladly accept these elixirs, and should my Qiu Alliance have the opportunity in the future, we will certainly repay your kindness," Chen Tianmin declared.
"Mm, we can discuss that if an opportunity arises in the future," Chen Yang replied with a slight smile.
"Pei Yong, take these elixirs and distribute them to everyone. It’s fine if the wounded receive a bit more. Just try to ensure everyone gets a fair share."
Without further pleasantries, Chen Tianmin picked up the elixirs from the table and handed them to Pei Yong, instructing him to distribute them.
These elixirs were of critical importance to the Qiu Alliance at this juncture.
"Understood." Pei Yong responded simply, offering Chen Yang a grateful glance before leaving the room with the elixirs for distribution.
"Ah, Yang Zi, you've actually arrived at the perfect time. We were just about to discuss something with you," Chen Tianmin said, a thought suddenly occurring to him as he quickly gestured for Chen Yang to sit down.
"What is it, Second Uncle? What else is happening?" Chen Yang questioned Chen Tianmin.
Chen Tianmin stated plainly, "Last night, Old Qiu and I hardly rested. We concluded that recovering our strength and expanding our ranks swiftly is paramount. With no other organizations or powers near Liuhe Village, why wouldn't we dispatch scouts? Perhaps we could discover promising young talents suitable for cultivation."
Chen Tianmin was remarkably adept at handling affairs, demonstrating both caution and speed.
They had only just settled in, and he was already contemplating augmenting the Qiu Alliance's personnel.
However, upon hearing this proposal, Chen Yang vehemently disagreed.
"Second Uncle, that is absolutely not feasible at this juncture," Chen Yang declared, shaking his head.
Initially, Chen Tianmin, Qiu Hongguang, and He Xiran had worn looks of anticipation, but Chen Yang’s refusal caught them entirely off guard.
"It won’t work? Why is that, Yang Zi?"
Chen Tianmin exchanged a glance with Qiu Hongguang before turning to Chen Yang, his brow furrowed in confusion. "Why is it not feasible?"
"Second Uncle, the reason I arrived so early today is because I also have information to share. Word reached me last night that the Blood Bat Hall has already deployed all their elite forces as of yesterday. They are currently sweeping across the land in search of you."
"If you were to send people out now, wouldn’t that be akin to walking right into a trap?"
"Under these circumstances, you absolutely cannot venture out. You must remain within the hotel premises and refrain from going anywhere."
Chen Yang’s expression was exceedingly grave.
Following Chen Yang’s pronouncement, Chen Tianmin, Qiu Hongguang, and He Xiran were all visibly stunned.
"The Blood Bat Hall has dispatched their elite forces? They moved that swiftly?"
While they had anticipated retaliation from the Blood Bat Hall, they had not expected such an immediate and rapid response—barely a single day had passed.
"Indeed. This intelligence was provided by a highly influential friend. Given his standing, the information he conveys is unquestionably accurate," Chen Yang affirmed with a resolute nod.
"Then we truly cannot risk going out," Chen Tianmin conceded.
"It’s not merely a matter of not going out. You are not to leave this hotel whatsoever. I have already made the necessary arrangements. Effective immediately, the first floor of the hotel will be temporarily closed to business. None of you are permitted to exit, nor should you create any unnecessary disturbances," Chen Yang instructed.
"After all, this village sees a constant stream of visitors daily. We cannot be certain if any members of the Blood Bat Hall might be concealed among them."
Chen Yang advocated for them to remain confined to the hotel.
The prevailing situation was still exceptionally precarious.
The demise of the Vice Hall Master, coupled with the entrapment and annihilation of over a hundred members.
The Blood Bat Hall had sustained a significant setback and would undoubtedly seek retribution. They needed to weather this immediate danger.
Chen Tianmin fully grasped the implications of Chen Yang’s counsel.
"I understand completely, Yang Zi. I will inform everyone shortly: no one is to descend from their rooms, not even a single step. You are all to focus on resting and recovering within the hotel," Chen Tianmin responded readily, nodding in agreement.
"That is the most prudent course of action. I will ensure your daily provisions and Spirit Stones are supplied in due course. Your sole focus should be on remaining here in peace."
"Yang Zi, you are enduring a tremendous burden on our behalf."
Chen Tianmin expressed his deep gratitude.
"It is of no consequence."
Having conveyed all necessary information, Chen Yang saw no reason to linger. Numerous other matters demanded his attention.
Li Han’s construction team had finalized their building plans the previous night, and the work crew was expected to commence operations in Liuhe Village imminently.
Once construction began, he would certainly need to visit the site to provide guidance.
Furthermore, a trip to Fuling Village was also imperative. There was an overwhelming amount of tasks to attend to there.