Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1953 - 1947: Safely Through
Previously on Peach Blossom Divine Medical God...
Nevertheless, Chen Yang maintained his composure. After a moment of deep contemplation, he reasoned,
The presence of individuals from the Blood Bat Hall in this locale doesn't automatically confirm they've tracked us.
It's possible this is mere coincidence, or perhaps they are simply conducting an investigation.
"There's no immediate need to move Uncle and the others. Let's shadow them for a while. If the Blood Bat Hall has indeed discovered your whereabouts, then a relocation is imperative," Chen Yang advised.
He Xiran found herself in agreement with Chen Yang's line of reasoning.
"Yes, that sounds logical."
He Xiran nodded, endorsing Chen Yang's assessment.
Without haste, she and Chen Yang then situated themselves nearby, finding a vantage point from which to observe the two individuals. They took a brief respite to rest.
Approximately ten minutes elapsed before the pair concluded their meal, settling their bill and departing the noodle establishment.
Their actions suggested a clear objective; upon exiting the shop, they proceeded together in a unified direction.
"Chen Yang, they're moving out," He Xiran promptly alerted him upon noticing their departure.
"Let's go, we'll follow them."
Chen Yang gave a decisive nod, guiding He Xiran to trail the two.
To ensure they remained undetected, Chen Yang and He Xiran deliberately maintained a considerable interval between them.
Their separation spanned roughly twenty meters.
On a bustling street, this was a substantial gap, potentially leading to a loss of sight.
Fortunately, the pair they were following did not move swiftly, maintaining a steady pace as they proceeded onward.
After more than ten minutes of pursuit, the surrounding urban clamor began to subside.
This was due to their departure from the town's central district.
The number of pedestrians on the adjacent streets dwindled noticeably.
To minimize the risk of detection, Chen Yang incrementally widened the distance, establishing a separation of approximately thirty to forty meters.
This enhanced distance offered a significant safety margin, ensuring they would not be easily noticed.
"Chen Yang, won't we lose them with such a wide separation?" He Xiran voiced a slight concern about losing their trail.
Chen Yang, however, remained unperturbed.
"It's alright. As long as I'm here, we won't lose them."
Chen Yang's sharp senses had already registered the trajectory of the two ahead. Even if they vanished from view, he possessed an innate ability to gauge their general direction, thus alleviating any fear of losing them.
Upon hearing this assurance, He Xiran felt a measure of relief.
The two continued their pursuit of the Blood Bat Hall operatives for another twenty minutes.
It became apparent the pair were heading towards a village situated on the outskirts of the town.
Observing this development, Chen Yang's inclination to continue following diminished.
It was evident these individuals were dispatched by the Blood Bat Hall for reconnaissance; they were unlikely to be aware that the Qiu Alliance had already relocated to Liuhe Village.
Had they possessed this knowledge, their investigation would logically have focused directly on Liuhe Village, rather than conducting a broader sweep of surrounding hamlets.
This realization brought a sense of relief to He Xiran.
The entirety of the Qiu Alliance had found Liuhe Village to be exceptionally suitable; its secluded nature combined with abundant spiritual energy, coupled with a pleasing natural environment and conducive living conditions, rendered it the optimal location for recovery and recuperation.
The prospect of being compelled to relocate again presented a considerable inconvenience.
"The Blood Bat Hall has likely exhausted all leads regarding the Qiu Alliance and has initiated a widespread search. For the upcoming days, the members of the Qiu Alliance must exercise extreme caution and refrain from venturing out, as any misstep could invite trouble."
Watching the retreating figures of the Blood Bat Hall members, Chen Yang offered this counsel.
"Indeed, I will relay this to Uncle upon my return. We shall remain within the village premises for the time being," He Xiran responded.
"Let's head back."
With the certainty that the Blood Bat Hall was unaware of the Qiu Alliance's presence in Liuhe Village, Chen Yang promptly led He Xiran back along their original path, making their way towards Liuhe Village.
Upon their return, Chen Yang first proceeded to the inn to convene with Chen Tianmin and Qiu Hongguang.
While entrusting the spirit stones to them, he reiterated his caution against unnecessary excursions.
The reason being their recent encounter with Blood Bat Hall operatives within the town.
Chen Tianmin and Qiu Hongguang were taken aback by this intelligence!
They had not anticipated the Blood Bat Hall's swift response.
Within a mere couple of days, their investigative reach had extended to this area.
The situation was becoming increasingly perilous.
Should their position be compromised, a flood of Blood Bat Hall members would undoubtedly descend upon them.
At such a precarious juncture, even the most stoic individual would feel the pressure.
"Yang Zi, do you believe an urgent relocation is necessary? If things don't improve, we could perhaps seek refuge in the mountains temporarily and return once the situation de-escalates," Chen Tianmin considered the possibility of moving.
His primary concern was to avoid implicating Liuhe Village.
"No, Uncle," Chen Yang firmly rejected the suggestion, shaking his head.
"The Blood Bat Hall has certainly not pinpointed your location yet; they are merely conducting preliminary searches."
"Relocating at this juncture could prove counterproductive and is, frankly, inadvisable."
"After all, we cannot definitively ascertain if any Blood Bat Hall operatives are currently present within Liuhe Village itself."
Chen Yang voiced his thoughts.
Qiu Hongguang inclined his head in agreement with Chen Yang’s perspective. "Chen Yang speaks the truth, Tianmin. We cannot simply relocate at this moment; it’s best we remain put and await the situation to resolve itself."
A sense of unease grew within Chen Tianmin, as he was reluctant to bring trouble upon Liuhe Village.
However, both Chen Yang and Qiu Hongguang presented highly sensible reasoning.
Any hasty action could potentially escalate the issues, leading to far greater complications.
After careful deliberation, Chen Tianmin dismissed the notion of moving. "Very well, we shall not relocate!"
"Precisely, Uncle. These spirit stones I’ve procured are for you. Please accept them to gradually recuperate your strength. We can discuss future plans at a later time," Chen Yang added.
"Understood."
Chen Tianmin did not hesitate to accept the spirit stones offered by Chen Yang.
With the provision of these spirit stones, the Qiu Alliance found a measure of stability.
Having finalized all necessary arrangements, Chen Yang departed from the hotel premises, returning to his own residence.
In the ensuing period, an eerie calm prevailed, with no significant events transpiring.
Beyond the occasional delivery of Body Refining Elixirs to Chen Tianmin and his associates, Chen Yang refrained from visiting the hotel.
He resumed his ordinary life at home, where days passed uneventfully.
Observing several days elapse without any disturbances, Chen Yang even initiated a phone call to Ma Jiantao.
His intention was to discreetly inquire about any recent activities of the Blood Bat Hall.
Ma Jiantao had previously harbored suspicions, wondering if Chen Yang might have been involved in the earlier Blood Bat Hall incident.
This suspicion stemmed from a persistent feeling that Chen Yang might have some sort of grudge against the Blood Bat Hall.
Nevertheless, after much consideration, he concluded that Chen Yang, being only at the Qi Cultivation Realm, could not possibly have accomplished such feats, and thus dismissed the thought.
His recollection of Chen Yang’s capabilities remained fixed at the point in time when Chen Yang engaged in combat with Little Hei.
He never once entertained the possibility that Chen Yang could have already advanced to the Spirit Gathering Realm, becoming a formidable spirit gatherer.
Having ruled out Chen Yang as a potential suspect, Ma Jiantao did not find it odd when Chen Yang later inquired about the Blood Bat Hall.
He simply assumed Chen Yang was acting out of mere curiosity.
After all, the incident involving the Blood Bat Hall had sent ripples throughout the cultivation world, sparking discussions in nearly every gathering place for cultivators.
Therefore, Ma Jiantao relayed the information without any reservation.
"The pursuit by the Blood Bat Hall persists, yet it seems they have achieved no success. The members of the Qiu Alliance appear to have vanished without a trace," Ma Jiantao reported.
To preempt any rash actions by the Blood Bat Hall, Ma Jiantao maintained constant surveillance over their movements.
Consequently, the information he provided was highly dependable.
Upon hearing this response, Chen Yang felt a sense of relief wash over him.
This confirmed that the Blood Bat Hall had indeed reached a dead end in their search.
Furthermore, with Chen Tianmin and the others diligently staying at the hotel each day, the likelihood of the Blood Bat Hall discovering their whereabouts seemed minimal.
Once the situation stabilized, Chen Tianmin would be able to venture out once more.