Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1981 - 1963: Battle in the Mountains
Previously on Peach Blossom Divine Medical God...
"The Five Poisons Cult is a truly wicked organization, but how Linghe Village became entangled with them is beyond my understanding," Chen Yang remarked, a touch of bewilderment in his voice.
This sentiment wasn't his alone; Ma Jiantao shared the same confusion.
Members of the Five Poisons Cult were known for their elusiveness, making any clues about them exceedingly difficult to obtain.
Furthermore, their motive for targeting ordinary villagers remained unclear.
If their actions were purely driven by inherent violence, why did each disaster they unleashed consistently occur in small, isolated locations?
Did this not present a paradox?
"The Five Poisons Cult doesn't release disasters for simple human reasons or other factors; in reality, they are conducting a selection process," Chen Tianmin interjected suddenly, his eyes narrowing.
"Huh?" Chen Yang was taken aback. "Selection? Uncle, do you know the reason behind this?"
"I once encountered an elder, and through his words, I managed to uncover some of the Five Poisons Cult's secrets," Chen Tianmin recalled, his gaze distant.
After a moment of contemplation, he continued, "The Five Poisons Cult is exceedingly sinister and malevolent."
"All of its adherents practice a profound technique known as the Five Poisons Evil Technique."
"And it is rumored that the highest level of this technique necessitates cultivation with individuals possessing various body constitutions to achieve ultimate mastery."
"Each time the Five Poisons Cult emerges and unleashes disasters in limited areas, they are in essence selecting individuals with diverse body constitutions."
Upon hearing Chen Tianmin's explanation, Chen Yang experienced a sudden flash of understanding.
So that was the reason.
With this knowledge, everything suddenly clicked into place.
It was no longer a mystery why the Five Poisons Cult consistently caused localized disasters without escalating them into widespread calamities.
"I understand now."
Chen Yang nodded, a realization dawning on him, and then inquired, "Uncle, do you know what specific type of constitution they are seeking?"
"That, I do not know. The elder did not provide further details at the time," Chen Tianmin replied with a shake of his head. He then added, "However, I suspect that if the Five Poisons Cult is suddenly conducting selections in our town, it indicates that someone nearby possesses the exact constitution they require."
"Therefore, we must remain vigilant until every person is accounted for and safe."
"I understand, Uncle." Chen Yang naturally grasped the logic of the situation.
After a brief conversation with Chen Tianmin, Chen Yang departed from the Green Cloud Taoist Temple.
The matter concerning the Five Poisons Cult was under the purview of the secret bureau, so he did not harbor excessive concerns.
As long as Linghe Village remained unaffected by any calamities, all would be well.
Leaving the Green Cloud Taoist Temple, Chen Yang proceeded directly back to the medical clinic. His intention was to study medicinal recipes and further enhance his cultivation, or perhaps attend to other related matters.
The following day brought encouraging news from the town mayor.
He reported that the patients' mental states had significantly improved since the previous day, with all signs pointing towards a positive recovery.
"As long as everything is progressing well, should any further issues arise, you can contact me at any time, and I will personally come to assess the situation."
"Understood. Thank you kindly, Chen Yang, for your efforts in managing this disaster. Once this matter is concluded, I will ensure you receive commendation from the town."
Chen Yang offered a light chuckle, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then ended the call.
Subsequently, he resolved to take advantage of the favorable weather that day to venture into the mountains.
His household's supply of medicinal herbs was dwindling, necessitating a trip into the mountains for replenishment.
Additionally, he hoped to try his luck in the mountains and perhaps stumble upon something of value.
After all, merely staying at home offered limited opportunities.
At precisely nine-thirty in the morning, he ventured into the mountains alone, not even bringing Wangcai along.
A little past eleven o'clock, he had already penetrated deep into the mountainous terrain.
Indeed, he had ventured particularly far into the wilderness.
He had never explored this deep into the mountains before.
By rough estimation, he was now at least thirty to forty li (approximately 9 to 12 miles) from Linghe Village.
This distance placed him quite deep within the mountain range.
The surrounding environment was unfamiliar; he had never journeyed this far previously.
In the past, regardless of how deep he ventured, it barely exceeded ten li.
This time, he had traveled two to three times that distance.
"Before I began cultivating, I was aware that the depths of the mountains harbored dangers. Now, it seems they remain perilous as ever."
Chen Yang stood atop a boulder, observing the towering trees and the discernible tracks of spiritual beasts scattered throughout the dense forest.
The deep recesses of these mountains were home to numerous spiritual beasts.
Moreover, judging by certain distinctive markings, the cultivation levels of these spiritual beasts were not insignificant.
They were at least at the Qi Cultivation Realm, and some exhibiting higher power even possessed the residual aura of Spirit Gathering Realm spiritual beasts.
The secluded mountain ranges were not only abundant with the presence of spiritual beasts but, due to the absence of human interference, were densely covered in valuable medicinal herbs. Everything remained untouched and in its natural state. Chen Yang carefully selected a few particularly precious herbs, placing them into his satchel. As for the other herbs, he left them undisturbed. Their removal would hold little significance. Having collected what he needed, Chen Yang decided against venturing deeper and instead explored the surrounding areas. After some exploration, Chen Yang realized that every part of these deep mountains held unexpected treasures. With just a few steps, rare medicinal herbs would appear. A single plant could fetch tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of spirit stones. "If Uncle and the others were to come and gather more of these, selling them in the outside world would surely be a lucrative venture," he mused. Chen Yang, consistent with his previous actions, did not collect everything indiscriminately. Instead, he gathered only the herbs he currently required. Within these depths, not only were medicinal herbs plentiful, but numerous spiritual beasts and ordinary animals also thrived. It truly presented a scene reminiscent of a terrestrial paradise. Boom! Hmm? As Chen Yang ambled along, a sudden muffled explosion echoed from a distance, instantly capturing his attention. Directing his gaze towards the source, he observed on a distant mountain peak that an incident had occurred, causing a vast expanse of trees to collapse in an instant.