Unrivaled Medicine God, page 419
These two people talking, one was the owner of the trade caravans called Yan Jun. The other was the leader of Luo Ding City’s Green Sea Mercenary Group called Liu Yusheng.
Luo Ding City was the nearest city away from the Chaotic Devil Sea, and also a communication bridge between the Chaotic Devil Sea and the outside world.
The Chaotic Devil Sea needed large quantities of goods and materials. All of it flowed into it from places like Luo Ding City.
Due to the Chaotic Devil Sea being very chaotic, it had its own set of survival rules. Therefore, some merchants did this sort of high-risk transactions like Yan Jun this kind.
But the Chaotic Devil Sea was very dangerous. These merchants would naturally hire some mercenary group as well to ensure safety.
The Green Sea Mercenary Group was a powerful mercenary group second to none in Luo Ding City.
Chapter 859. Yan Ling |
Yan Yusheng was a Ninth Level Heaven Enlightenment martial artist. Speaking in terms of this tiny little Luo Ding City, he was already very powerful.
Apart from him, the Green Sea Mercenary Group’s martial artists were all veterans of a hundred battles too. All of their strengths were not ordinary.
Luo Ding City’s mercenary groups’ primary missions were to escort trade caravans into the Chaotic Devil Sea.
Accumulating year after year, mercenary groups able to survive were all those with very formidable strength.
But for so many years, the trade caravans that frequently take this path, they would generally bribe some of the major and minor forces on the way.
These small forces in the Chaotic Devil Sea were also merely in order to seize some cultivation resources.
As long as these trade caravans were generous enough, they would not exterminate everyone either.
To these small forces, the trade caravans were like chives they were growing. After growing for some time, they would cut some to eat.
It was just that the situation recently seemed to have had some changes. Two or three trade caravan teams previously disappeared on this route incomprehensibly, without leaving behind even a trace.
Therefore, the merchants were all on tenterhooks during this period of time.
Yan Jun took on a huge deal this time. In order to earn this sum of money, he did not stint to spend a very high price on hiring the Green Sea Mercenary Group.
At present, in a horse carriage of the trade caravans, a woman was holding a five to six years old little girl in her arms, her eyes filled with lovingness.
“Master Ye, really thank you so much this time! My daughter’s ailment has constantly been tormenting her since birth. We’ve invited many alchemists before who were all unable to treat her illness. If not for running into Master Ye, my little girl probably wouldn’t be long for this world!” the woman said gratefully.
This woman’s name was called Lin Shuang. She was precisely Yan Jun’s lawfully wedded wife. And that little girl in her arms was naturally their daughter.
The Master Ye in Lin Shuang’s words was obviously the Ye Yuan who came far away from Yi Sea City.
Passing through several places, Ye Yuan finally went to Luo Ding City.
The outside world did not have transmission arrays that led directly to the Chaotic Devil Sea. So, wanting to enter the Chaotic Devil Sea, one must enter by foot.
In places like the Chaotic Devil Sea, moving alone drew too much of people’s attention. Those martial artists did not care who you were. Murdering and seizing treasures was a frequent thing.
Although the Chaotic Devil Sea’s borders did not have many high-level martial artists either, Ye Yuan did not fear those people. But this way, it would be a lot more troublesome.
As it happened, Yan Jun’s trade caravan needed an alchemist and just happened to be recruiting from the outside world. Ye Yuan came forward of his own accord to offer his services.
Even though Yan Jun’s remuneration was very high, nobody accepted the offer at all.
Alchemists’ combat strengths were very weak. Following trade caravans into the Chaotic Devil Sea was no different from committing suicide.
Alchemists’ statuses in Luo Ding City was very high. But those who genuinely dared to enter the Chaotic Devil Sea were a scant few.
Ye Yuan did not have a high-level alchemist’s badge. When he came to accept the employment offer, it could not dispense with a series of eye-rolling. But with his strength, after he displayed his skills slightly, it thoroughly convinced Yan Jun.
Yan Jun’s daughter was called Yan Ling. When she was still in swaddling clothes, she was once captured away by a Chaotic Devil Sea’s expert, who used special means to injure her meridians.
Back then, Yan Jun spent an enormous price before ransoming his daughter back from the other party’s hands.
But he never would have thought that his daughter, who was ransomed back, would actually end up like this.
But that martial artist who abducted Yan Ling was well-renowned in this border-zone of the Chaotic Devil Sea. Even Liu Yusheng did not dare to provoke either.
Helpless, he could only invite alchemists with a king’s ransom to come and extend his daughter’s life.
Except, that person’s methods were extremely profound. These few years, the earth essence crystals Yan Jun expended went beyond tens of millions. But Yan Ling’s body went steadily downhill.
This time, because of some special reason, Yan Jun husband and wife had no choice but to bring their daughter along. But no alchemist was willing to follow their trade caravan. With no other choice, Yan Jun was forced to recruit an alchemist in Luo Ding City.
Coincidentally, Ye Yuan just happened to be thinking of ways to enter the Chaotic Devil Sea at this time. After seeing the recruitment, he took the initiative to join in.
“Big Brother Ye Yuan, you’re really remarkable! When I grow up, I want to be an alchemist like you too, and become a master looked up to by tens of thousands!” Yan Ling looked at Ye Yuan in admiration and said.
Under Ye Yuan’s treatment, Yan Ling’s mental state was already much better. Compared to the pale and sickly appearance from before, it was simply akin to two different people.
Ye Yuan rubbed Yan Ling’s small head fondly and said with a smile, “Ling-er is naturally gifted with exceptional intelligence. In the future, you’ll definitely be a remarkable alchemist!”
Yan Ling’s bright eyes lit up, and she said in delight, “Big Brother Ye Yuan, are you telling the truth?”
“Of course it’s true. When has Big Brother Ye Yuan lied to you before?” Ye Yuan said with a smile.
Ye Yuan was really not teasing Yan Ling to make happy. This little girl was of the Innate Woodspirit Physique, a natural alchemist.
To alchemists, the most important was fire control and soul force. And the Innate Woodspirit Physique had a natural affinity with flames, possessing an inherent advantage in the path of fire control that others were unable to compare to.
But Yan Ling’s family was just passerby in his life. He naturally would not express too much.
However, when Yan Ling heard it, she jumped up happily. “Yay! Yay! Wait until Ling-er is as incredible as Big Brother Ye Yuan, I’ll definitely treat everybody’s sickness and not let them be tormented like Ling-er.”
Ye Yuan was slightly stunned. He did not think that a little child could actually say this kind of words.
Although these words were very childish, it was a noble aspiration. It should also be the life-long goal of an alchemist.
For a five-year-old little girl to be able to say this kind of words, it could be seen how painfully she was tormented these few years.
Even Ye Yuan got a huge shock when he first laid eyes on Yan Ling. A little girl like this could actually live to five years old. This was simply a miracle.
One had to know that an infant’s meridians had yet to form and were also very fragile.
Although that person’s methods were extremely profound, it also virtually ruined Yan Ling’s vitality.
Logically speaking, it was even considered a miracle for Yan Ling to be able to live for a year.
Along with the increase in age, Yan Ling’s meridians would slowly grow. But this process intensified Yan Ling’s agony even more.
If not for running into Ye Yuan, Yan Ling would be dead for sure.
Even Ye Yuan was very cautious when treating Yan Ling too, not daring to make the slightest mistake.
“Huhu, Ling-er can definitely do it!” Ye Yuan encouraged with a laugh.
Lin Shuang patted Yan Ling’s back and said with tender lovingness, “Go find your father to play. Mother still has some words to say with your Big Brother Ye Yuan.”
“En!” Yan Ling nodded her head obediently and crawled out of the carriage.
After Yan Ling left, Lin Shuang’s expression became solemn as she said, “Master Ye, I know that it’s rather brusque, but I still have a matter that I wish to request of you!”
Regarding Lin Shuang’s behavior, Ye Yuan was not very surprised. He said, “Madam Yan is worried that this trip won’t go smoothly and want to entrust Ling-er to me?”
Lin Shuang froze. She did not think that Ye Yuan actually saw through her thoughts already. She nodded her head at once and said, “The owners of those two trade caravans who went missing, us husband and wife are very familiar with them. They were both very cautious people. They’ve already traveled on this route for many years and had never gotten into any trouble. Didn’t expect that this time, they finally …”
Chapter 860. Crow's Mouth |
“Since Madam knows that this trip is dangerous, why would you still want to do this transaction with Owner Yan?” Ye Yuan asked curiously.
Even though travel trading like them carried their heads on their waistbands in the first place, it was actually not as dangerous as others imagine in normal times.
Bribe what was expected, and they could live. Unless they really offended those people badly, otherwise, they would not viciously kill.
Especially Yan Jun this kind, he was even more of a veteran of this route. His connections and resources naturally need not be said. Or else, it would be very hard to hire the Green Sea Mercenary Group too.
If this trip was truly dangerous, Yan Jun did not have the need to wade into this messy situation.
No matter how the goods were, it was not as valuable as one’s life either.
Lin Shuang’s expression dimmed when she heard that and said, “Since we’re going on this trip, we naturally have a reason for making this trip. Don’t ask anymore, Master Ye.”
Ye Yuan said, “Like this huh, it was this Ye Yuan who was rash.”
Since Yan Jun was delivering these goods and even brought his whole family, this trip was definitely even more important than their lives.
“Master Ye, Lin Shuang beseech you. If we encounter any danger, can you bring Ling-er and leave first? Don’t worry, even if us husband and wife die, we’ll also carve out a bloody road for you and Ling-er,” Lin Shuang said resolutely.
Ye Yuan said with a smile, “Maybe Madam is worrying too much. There wasn’t much danger this trip? But since Madam said so, this Ye will comply with your wishes.”
Innate Woodspirit Physique, that was an extremely rare spirit physique.
Even Ye Yuan had his heart moved due to the appreciation of talent.
Lin Shuang was overjoyed when she heard that and said, “Then Ling-er will be entrusted to Master Ye!”
After Lin Shuang left, Ye Yuan’s expression darkened slightly too.
Everyone’s atmosphere was rather odd. Ye Yuan had clearly detected it long ago.
More importantly, Ye Yuan’s perception was much more acute compared to ordinary people. In truth, ever since they entered the Chaotic Devil Sea’s area, Ye Yuan had become aware that there was someone staring at them.
Such a large caravan team entering the Chaotic Devil Sea, not being targeted by people was impossible. But the strength of the person shadowing was a bit too high.
Plop!
Plop!
Two crashing sounds came from outside one after another. Following that, it became a mess.
Ye Yuan’s brows furrowed and he also got down the carriage.
Not far away, two dead bodies laid on the ground. Liu Yusheng and Yan Jun, the two of them revealed solemn expressions on their faces.
“Master Ye came! Quickly let Master Ye take a look. The two of them died so oddly, without any wounds on their bodies. How did they die?” seeing Ye Yuan come over, someone hurriedly said.
When Yan Jun saw Ye Yuan, he hurriedly came forward to give a bow as well, saying, “Master Ye, these two brothers had no illnesses or diseases. Just now, they were walking perfectly fine, how come they passed away?”
Ye Yuan did not speak. Going up and inspecting the two dead bodies a little, he said with a sigh, “The two of them were hit by other people’s ambush long ago. Only all the way until now did it show effect.”
These two people were members of the Green Sea Mercenary Group. Ye Yuan naturally would not diagnose each person once.
Yan Jun’s expression changed when he heard that and said, “This … These two brothers ate and lived together with us. When did they get hit by an ambush?”
Along the way, the vast majority of the time was spent in the wilderness. Everyone was together too. To be able to ambush these two people without a sound, how formidable did their strength have to be?
Liu Yusheng frowned and said, “These two brothers were sent out for a period of time yesterday. Is it possible that … they were stabbed in the back by someone during that period of time?”
This sort of delivery journey was not much different from fighting in a war. Sending two people out to scout for a path, and to see if there were any movements, this was something perfectly normal.
But they did not expect that the excursion caused them to lose their lives.
“These two brothers’ strengths were not weak. They were both Heaven Enlightenment Realm martial artists. If they were ambushed by people, it’s not possible to have zero reaction, right?” Yan Jun’s expression was slightly grim as he said.
“Only two kinds of possibility! One is that they were poisoned by people unknowingly. Second is that the strength of the person who ambushed them was way higher than theirs!”
While talking, Liu Yusheng looked towards Ye Yuan, clearly seeking his opinion.
Ye Yuan was the only alchemist in the trading caravans. He naturally had the greatest right to speak.
But he saw Ye Yuan shake his head and said, “Neither!”
Seeing everyone’s puzzlement, Ye Yuan squatted down and lightly pressed a few times on one of the dead bodies. Then his palm force abruptly spat out. A black color little thing suddenly tunneled out from the skin.
Seeing this scene, everyone could not help being struck with terror.
At this point, how could everyone still be unaware that what made these two people lose their lives was this black color tiny thing!
After the small black bug crawled out from the skin, it turned into a stream of light with a whiz, wanting to escape.
“Where are you running!” But Liu Yusheng was long prepared. A burst of force suddenly fired out and just happened to score a hit on the small bug.
Liu Yusheng extended a hand and clutched, grabbing the small bug in his hand.
Looking closely, this small bug was merely the size of a soybean. It did not appear to have any extraordinary aspect, but it actually claimed two lives.
“What the hell kind of bug is this? To actually be so formidable?” Liu Yusheng said with a grave face.
“This bug is called Heart Devouring Bug, specially raised with martial artists’ blood and essence. It can bore into the body through the martial artist’s skin and arrive straight at the heart through the meridians, infesting within the martial artist’s heart and devouring the heart’s blood essence. And this process, the martial artist would only have some pain like being bitten by a mosquito; extremely hard to discover. If one were careless, they would succumb to it,” Ye Yuan said.
Everyone’s expressions changed when they heard that. This small bug was totally impossible to guard against!
Even if the martial artist heightened their vigilance, it was also not possible to focus attention from morning till night either.
As long as one slightly relaxed a little, wouldn’t they die without rhyme or reason?
“This tiny bug is actually so formidable?”
Ye Yuan nodded and said, “It’s even more incredible than you imagine! Leader Liu, better throw it away. Your blow just now shouldn’t be sufficient to cause death! It’s currently in a state of suspended animation. When you loosen up, it might just come and give you a bite.”
Liu Yusheng’s countenance suddenly changed, his entire person nearly jumped up, and he instinctively threw away the Heart Devouring Bug in his hand.
Right then, a cold light flashed. Ye Yuan drew his sword directly to split the Heart Devouring Bug into two-halves.
With this, it was deader than dead.
“Although I didn’t use full strength just now, I also used 30%-40% power. This little bug can actually still survive?” Liu Yusheng said with lingering fear in his heart.
Ye Yuan said, “I already said, it’s even more impressive than you imagine! The most terrifying thing about Heart Devouring Bugs is not that it kills people imperceptibly, but … Heart Devouring Bug Swarm!”
Everyone sucked in a mouthful of cold air. Hearing the meaning in Ye Yuan’s words, the matter was not as simple as imagined!
“This Heart Devouring Bug can not only devour blood essence, but it also has extremely high immunity towards essence energy attacks as well. Therefore, that move of Leader Liu’s just now is completely unable to cause death. Can’t feel anything with just one or two, but if the numbers go up, that would really be called truly impossible to guard against,” Ye Yuan said.
As if confirming Ye Yuan’s words, everyone suddenly heard a series of buzzing sounds.
