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Outside Yaowang Town, in a clearing in the woods.

Zhao Xian, along with his four demon-hunting captains, gathered here with Mu Yang and others.

"How's it going?"

Lu Zongsong got straight to the point.

"No clues have been found yet."

Zhao Xian shook his head, his expression grave: "Medicine King Valley has many experts, and its defenses are very tight. These past few days, my brothers and I haven't been able to find a chance to get in."

Although Zhao Xian was also a Seeker of Domains and possessed considerable strength, it was clearly not so easy for him to sneak into Medicine King Valley unnoticed.

After all, Medicine King Valley is not like Ghost Lantern Temple; its defenses are lax, and most of its areas are open to the public.

Lu Zongsong didn't offer much comment, but instead turned to look at Mu Yang, as if wanting to hear his opinion.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xian and the others also subconsciously looked over.

It wasn't that I was expecting Mu Yang to come up with some brilliant plan; it was simply a matter of basic respect for Miss Gu Lingyun.

Seeing everyone looking at him, Mu Yang wasn't intimidated and said directly, "Since we can't sneak in, let's just fight our way in."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian and the captain behind him all froze.

Where did this hothead come from?

Do you never think before you speak?

This is Medicine King Valley, not some small Karami!

However, considering that Gu Lingyun was still nearby, Zhao Xian did not dare to say what he was thinking. He could only carefully choose his words and patiently explain, "Commander Mu's suggestion is not impossible, but it may be difficult for us to implement it."

"Although Xiao Tusi, the master of Medicine King Valley, has reached the sixth-order perfect cultivation level, she is not good at offensive combat due to the nature of her martial arts. Even a martial artist with the mid-sixth-order cultivation level can defeat her."

"However, the key is that Xiao Tusi is not known for his combat prowess. He is a renowned alchemy master, and Baicao Mountain is rich in precious medicinal herbs. These two factors alone make Medicine King Valley wealthy and powerful, supporting a large number of experts year-round. There are at least two hands full of sixth-level experts alone."

"Even if we only count the sixth-level protectors who reside in the valley, there are no fewer than five. If Medicine King Valley hadn't always lacked seventh-level martial artists, it would be considered a formidable force even among the top powers."

In the end, Zhao Xian couldn't help but sigh.

Although the strength of the sixth-tier retainers in Medicine King Valley varies, they are all genuine Opening Acupoint Realm martial artists.

With such a large number, even the renowned "Cold Noodles and Ice Axe" Lu Zongsong would likely find it difficult to cope, let alone him.

This is why Zhao Xian's side still acted cautiously, even with two sixth-level martial artists on their side.

Zhao Xian thought that after his tactful explanation, Mu Yang would abandon his unrealistic plan.

However, to his surprise, Mu Yang showed no fear or apprehension; instead, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"At least five sixth-tier martial artists?"

"With so many people, they can't all be practicing the same enlightenment method!"

Right now, he needs a lot of Qi-opening techniques to open his life-opening acupoints. The more sixth-level martial artists there are in Medicine King Valley, the more diverse the types of Qi-opening techniques will be!

So, amidst the puzzled looks from Zhao Xian and the others, Mu Yang slowly stood up and met Lu Zongsong's calm, unwavering gaze:

"The usual rules?"

Lu Zongsong nodded silently: "Okay."

The usual routine?

What old rules?

What kind of riddle are you playing?

And how is that okay?

Did I miss something?

Zhao Xian was stunned for a moment, his mind going blank.

Fortunately, Lu Zongsong took into account that Zhao Xian and the others were the main people in charge of this mission, so he turned to him and said, "You don't need to come along, just provide support from the outside."

Zhao Xian: ? ? ?

What do you mean? What do you mean we don't need to come along, we can just provide support from the outside?

His gaze swept over Mu Yang and Lu Zongsong, and a bold idea, unlike anything he had ever thought of, suddenly popped into his head.

They don't think they can take on the entire Medicine King Valley with just the two of them, do they?

That's the strongest first-rate force in Anling Prefecture!

It's not some rotten cabbage from the roadside!

"Lu...Lu Xunyu Envoy, are you serious?" Zhao Xian couldn't help but ask.

Lu Zongsong didn't say anything, but silently turned around and followed Mu Yang inside.

Zhao Xian:.........

You guys are like my living fathers!

One of these two is the disciple of the Demon Suppressor, and the other is the lover of the Demon Suppressor's youngest daughter. If anything happens to either of them, his future will be in jeopardy!

It's just a normal task, can you please not make it so big?

Unfortunately, he was of low status and his words carried little weight, so he couldn't persuade him at all.

Just then, Gu Lingyun's voice rang out: "Isn't this too dangerous?"

She looked at Mu Yang with some concern, and at Lu Zongsong beside him.

At this moment, Gu Lingyun's words sounded like heavenly music to Zhao Xian's ears.

He readily agreed, "Yes, yes! Perhaps we should think of another way?"

Zhao Xian looked at Mu Yang with hopeful eyes.

He could tell that Lu Zongsong seemed to approve of this Colonel Mu.

Mu Yang simply waved his hand, left a message saying "wait for news," and then led Lu Zongsong toward Medicine King Valley.

Zhao Xian watched the two figures disappear into the distance and sighed helplessly.

He was hunched over, and looked as if he had aged ten years.

"Miss, are we really not going to stop them?" Xiao Cui whispered from the side.

Although she disliked Mu Yang, she didn't necessarily want him to die. After all, her young lady was clearly somewhat attracted to him, and she didn't want to see her young lady heartbroken.

Gu Lingyun gritted her teeth and turned to Zhao Xian and the others: "Zhao Xian, if we go together to help Brother Muyang and the others, is that alright?"

"That might be a bit difficult..."

Zhao Xian sighed: "Besides the sixth-level martial artists, there are quite a few fourth- and fifth-level martial artists in Medicine King Valley. In addition, there are defensive fortifications built in the valley. Let alone just the few of us, even if there were twice as many people, it would be difficult."

The atmosphere suddenly became somber.

"Buzz buzz buzz~~~"

Just then, the black jade token at Zhao Xian's waist suddenly flashed. He subconsciously picked it up and saw that someone had sent a message.

After he read the message, his dim eyes suddenly lit up.

"Miss Gu, it's a text message from Lord Gu Tingquan. He's on his way!" Zhao Xian said quickly.

After discovering that he could not enter Medicine King Valley, he chose to report the news and hoped that Anling Prefecture would send someone again.

I thought I would have to wait a long time, but to my surprise, Gu Tingquan accepted the task, and it was nearby!

"Second Brother?"

Gu Lingyun was taken aback.

Gu Changkong has three sons and one daughter. Gu Tingquan is the second oldest and has the strongest cultivation talent in the Gu family. He is now just over forty years old and has already become a seventh-level True Qi Realm martial artist.

A seventh-tier martial artist is the standard requirement for top-tier forces.

With him around, Medicine King Valley is naturally no problem!

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Sorry guys, I caught a cold and seem to have a fever. When I woke up this morning, I felt weak in my limbs, and even though it was over 30 degrees Celsius, I still felt a bit cold all over.

After dinner, I sat in front of the computer, feeling dizzy and unable to type anything.

I took a day off and took some medicine. I'll try to get back to normal by tomorrow.

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