"This is indeed a problem!"
"If there's no other way, we'll resort to the oldest trick in the book: lure the snake out of its hole!"
Ye Cangtian fell silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.
As he always said, the sooner traitors were eliminated, the better. Otherwise, the Yin Group would always be in danger of annihilation.
Moreover, with the traitors becoming restless, he believed what Dongfang Mingyue said about being sidelined wasn't just a feeling; the traitors had already begun their moves.
Therefore, eliminating them sooner would prevent greater losses.
"Are we going to use you and Elder Long as bait again?" Dongfang Mingyue asked upon hearing this.
Ye Cangtian shook his head and said, "This time, I'll be the bait myself!"
"What!"
Dongfang Mingyue's eyes widened at his words, then she said grimly, "You brat, you're crazy! Get that idea out of your head immediately! You..."
Dongfang Mingyue was about to say that Ye Cangtian was no match for Chen Yi, but before she could finish, she froze.
She could sense a trace of aura emanating from Ye Cangtian, an aura so powerful it made her feel a sense of dread.
"You, you, you actually broke through to the Heaven level?"
Dongfang Mingyue's voice trembled, her eyes flashing with intense excitement. With Ye Cangtian reaching the Heaven level, the Yin Group's strength had further increased.
Most importantly, Ye Cangtian was absolutely trustworthy and supported her. This meant she had gained a trump card.
"Can you rest assured now?" Ye Cangtian glanced at Dongfang Mingyue and smiled.
"Still not reassured."
Dongfang Mingyue paused slightly, then shook her head and continued, "Although you've reached the Heaven level, it hasn't been for long. You know Chen Yi is an established Heaven-level expert. You might not be his opponent!"
"In normal circumstances, that would be true. But I have my own trump cards, and I have over an eighty percent chance of defeating him!" Ye Cangtian stated.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Mingyue was secretly moved.
In her opinion, anything with an eighty percent chance of success could be acted upon.
However, as this involved Ye Cangtian, she still hesitated.
Ye Cangtian, so young, had become a Heaven-level expert. His future was boundless, and he might even become a legend. She didn't want to take risks with such a person.
After a long silence, Dongfang Mingyue said, "Let me think about this. Until then, you are not to act rashly! By the way, call that girl Qiangwei over. She should at least introduce herself to me, right?"
As she spoke, Dongfang Mingyue made a threatening gesture to Ye Cangtian.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian smiled wryly and shook his head. Knowing she was doing it for his own good, he nodded in token agreement and then called for Qiangwei.
...
Qingfeng Hall.
A dark figure, avoiding all guards, quietly arrived in Qingfeng Hall.
"Lord Chen Yi, we just received news that Ye Cangtian has returned to Dragon City with Qiangwei from the Death Squad."
Hmm?
Upon hearing this news, Chen Yi's expression visibly darkened. "I know."
The black-clothed person remained silent for a moment before speaking again, "Lord Chen Yi, Wang Qisheng's matter has been exposed. Your subordinate is worried it might implicate you. What do you think about preparing to eliminate this Ye Cangtian in advance?"
"No need."
Chen Yi waved his hand. It was rumored that Ye Cangtian had severed one of the Pope's arms. His subordinates were no match for such strength.
And he himself was inconvenient to act from headquarters.
So, it was best to wait and see, and then find an opportunity.
The same news also reached Zhengyi Hall.
When Haotian learned of Ye Cangtian's return, a smile immediately appeared on his face.
Chen Yi's recent actions were becoming more and more audacious, inevitably revealing some flaws.
He believed Ye Cangtian could use these to determine everything, and it wouldn't be long before this cancer within the Yin Group was removed.
Thinking of this, Haotian's expression changed again. Chen Yi had been very active recently, and his own actions were not small. It was likely to cause misunderstandings as well.
It seemed it was time to clarify things.
...
Night.
After a sumptuous dinner, only three figures remained in the villa.
To reunite with Ye Cangtian and Qiangwei, Yao Bao'er had specifically taken a day off to spend time with them.
After a period of conversation, Ye Cangtian finally got to the main topic, saying, "Bao'er, I heard you've been testing medicines on people. What new elixirs have you been researching lately?"
When elixirs were mentioned, Yao Bao'er's eyes lit up, and she immediately revealed a proud expression.
"I've been trying to refine Enlightenment Pills. The results aren't ideal yet; the medicinal effects... the medicinal effects aren't very good."
Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Ye Cangtian and Qiangwei exchanged a glance, their eyes showing surprise.
The value of an Enlightenment Pill was far greater than that of a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, and they were extremely rare.
If Yao Bao'er could successfully refine Enlightenment Pills, it would be very beneficial for enhancing the Yin Group's strength in the future.
But upon hearing the latter half of the sentence, their lips twitched slightly.
What Yao Bao'er described as "medicinal effects not good" was essentially equivalent to a failed product, only it wouldn't cause poisoning.
However, it was also true that since Yao Bao'er had begun attempting to refine Enlightenment Pills, it meant she had made adequate preparations, and success should be possible with time.
After a brief silence, Ye Cangtian looked at Yao Bao'er and asked, "Bao'er, have you mastered the refining method for Nine Revolutions Golden Pills?"
"Absolutely."
Yao Bao'er proudly raised her head and began to explain in some detail.
Refining Nine Revolutions Golden Pills was no problem for her now. The success rate was high, and the quality was perfect.
As for the medicinal effects, they were no different from ancient elixirs discovered in ruins.
This was the result of her diligent research over such a long period.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian finally showed a smile.
With Yao Bao'er able to refine Nine Revolutions Golden Pills, it meant the Yin Group could have a steady supply of them.
Given the Yin Group's strength and foundation, with enough Nine Revolutions Golden Pills, it wouldn't be long before they, like the Guangming Hall, were filled with Earth-level experts. Their overall combat power would be significantly boosted!
"Well done. You truly didn't disappoint me."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Yao Bao'er's eyes darted, and she quickly said, "Boss, there are two major problems now that need your help to resolve."
Hmm?
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed. He had already guessed what she might be referring to.
So, he said, "If you want to test medicines on people, as long as no one dies and they are willing, I personally won't object."
"This..."
With those words, Yao Bao'er's face instantly turned into a bitter gourd.
Ye Cangtian saying this meant that she couldn't use his identity to requisition a batch of test subjects.
Thinking this, Yao Bao'er couldn't help but sigh and say, "Alright, Boss. Since you've said it, I'll abandon this idea. But if the research speed slows down, you can't blame me!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at Yao Bao'er and snorted, "Hmph! Can I interpret that as you threatening me?"
"No... No."
Sensing Ye Cangtian's displeased gaze, Yao Bao'er immediately became obedient.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian wasted no more words and directly asked, "What's the second matter?"
"It's nothing much, it's just that the raw materials aren't too plentiful anymore..."
Yao Bao'er fell silent for a moment, finally speaking, though her voice grew softer and softer.
What!
Ye Cangtian's eyes widened in shock. "Bao'er, all those medicinal ingredients are gone? Aren't you too extravagant?"
It was important to note that most of the medicinal ingredients Ye Cangtian gave Yao Bao'er came from the Lord of Darkness.
Among them were countless precious medicinal ingredients, undoubtedly more than what the Yin Group had accumulated over the years.
Yet, Yao Bao'er had managed to use them all up in such a short time. He truly hadn't expected this.
Finding so many ingredients again might be completely unrealistic!
"It's not that I'm extravagant. Improving alchemy skills inherently requires consumption."
"Besides, I've already refined quite a few elixirs, and the consumption is also considerable."
"The remaining elixirs should be enough for me to master the skill of refining Enlightenment Pills..."
Yao Bao'er said this with a wronged expression.
She naturally knew that these rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures were hard to come by and that she used them very sparingly. However, consumption was unavoidable, and she couldn't help it.