After listening to Ye Cangtian’s words, Bai Zhenshan nodded slightly and put away the Qiankun bag.
However, Jian Wusheng, standing beside him, still felt something was amiss. He looked at Ye Cangtian and was about to say something when Ye Cangtian stopped him with a gesture.
“These pills are not precious. The Hidden Group also has many reserves. Take them and give them to your juniors at home to mentor them.”
Upon hearing this, Jian Wusheng hesitated. To be honest, the Qiankun bag only contained three Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills, and the rest were ordinary.
He himself did not need the Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills.
However, thinking of his family, he was quite moved.
After all, the Shangguan family was not very strong. In the ruins, apart from him, the other disciples had limited strength.
Therefore, he genuinely hoped his family could become stronger.
With this thought, he accepted the Qiankun bag and said, “Alright, I will temporarily accept these. If any merit is to be awarded later, I will deduct this portion.”
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and said nothing more.
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Back at the camp.
Ye Cangtian went directly into the command tent and briefly informed Yin Tao about the operation.
Hearing this news, Yin Tao was instantly excited.
The success of this operation proved that they had once again thwarted the Guangming Hall’s plan, and they would also have a period of brief respite.
After all, it would take time for the Guangming Hall to attack again.
“Kid, the waves behind the Yangtze River are pushing the waves before, and we old guys are just washed up on the beach by you…”
“It seems like the world belongs to you young people from now on!”
Yin Tao expressed his heartfelt admiration for Ye Cangtian.
He had been unable to understand, and even thought it absurd, that Ye Cangtian was previously acting head of the Hidden Group.
How could the dignified Hidden Group be managed by a young person?
But now, he could only admire Dongfang Mingyue’s foresight and courage. Ye Cangtian truly possessed outstanding ability.
The Guangming Hall had sent a team of a hundred people for this operation, an unprecedented lineup. Even Yin Tao himself was not confident he could defend the entrance.
But Ye Cangtian had only returned a few days ago.
In such a short period, he had completely annihilated the opposing force. This was enough to demonstrate Ye Cangtian’s capabilities.
“You flatter me, Senior. I still have much to learn from you.”
Ye Cangtian smiled modestly and then changed the subject, saying, “Senior, now that the Guangming Hall’s operation has been thwarted, we should cherish this rare opportunity.”
“Yes, you are right.”
Yin Tao immediately understood Ye Cangtian’s intention and nodded heavily. “I will arrange for some people to begin their secluded cultivation.”
This time, besides the pills Ye Cangtian distributed to the Bai family and Jian Wusheng, the Hidden Group also obtained considerable benefits.
A total of ten Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills and one Enlightenment Pill were acquired.
Now, during the ceasefire period, he could promote some well-performing individuals and provide them with Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills to improve their strength.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded and continued, “In addition, Senior Jian Wusheng and Senior Bai Zhenshan also need to enter seclusion to break through. After all, if the Guangming Hall attacks again, the pressure we face will definitely be greater.”
“That’s right,” Yin Tao responded.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian said again, “Senior, I have another idea. It’s fine for Jian Wusheng and Bai Zhenshan to go into seclusion.
As for the others, send them back to Yin City to break through, and tell everyone that the pills they obtained were seized from the Guangming Hall.”
Huh?
Upon hearing this, Yin Tao was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up.
He understood Ye Cangtian’s intention. It was to use this matter to stimulate the forces responsible for logistics and forming alliances within the ruins.
These forces were drawn by the Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills but were unwilling to take too much risk.
Now, if they saw the Xuan-level personnel of the Hidden Group collectively return to Yin City for breakthroughs, they would surely become envious.
If they also learned that resisting the Guangming Hall could possibly yield Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills, they might be tempted to take a risk, leave the ruins, and fight alongside the Hidden Group against the Guangming Hall.
At that time, the pressure on the Hidden Group would be significantly reduced.
Thinking this, Yin Tao gave Ye Cangtian a thumbs-up and said with a smile, “Kid, we’ll do as you say. I’ll arrange it now.”
“Wait.”
Ye Cangtian stopped Yin Tao and quickly said, “Senior, take the Enlightenment Pill you obtained when you have time. Although you have already recognized your martial path and don’t need to gain further insight, the Enlightenment Pill can still improve your cultivation to some extent…”
Listening to Ye Cangtian’s words, Yin Tao was silent for a moment, then finally nodded.
He understood that Ye Cangtian felt he could no longer deal with the experts of the Guangming Hall, which was why he wanted him to take the Enlightenment Pill, even if it was considered a waste.
This was naturally for the good of the Hidden Group’s defenses, but it also showed concern for his safety, which touched him deeply.
...
At the entrance to the ruins.
As batches of Hidden Group members returned, all the forces rejoiced.
The large number of Hidden Group members returning could only mean one thing: the Hidden Group had once again thwarted the Guangming Hall’s plan, which was also good news for them.
Although they were only performing logistical tasks within the ruins, this still counted for some merit.
However, when they heard that the Hidden Group had not only eliminated the Guangming Hall but also obtained ten Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills, which had already been distributed.
At that moment, all the forces became envious and even convened meetings to discuss.
Their discussions centered on whether to leave the ruins to meet the enemy when the Guangming Hall attacked again.
This way, they would also have a chance to obtain Nine-Revolutions Golden Pills…
Ten days later, ten elite members of the Hidden Group broke through to the Earth-level and emerged from seclusion. The allied forces became anxious and quickly approached Yin Tao, begging for future cooperation.
Everything was moving in a positive direction.
Seeing this situation, Ye Cangtian felt temporarily at ease about the entrance and then found Yin Tao.
“Senior, the entrance has basically stabilized. It’s time for me to return to the capital.”
“I’ll have to trouble you to take care of things here, Senior.”
Hearing Ye Cangtian’s words, Yin Tao was genuinely reluctant. If Ye Cangtian stayed to guard here, he would definitely be much more at ease.
Even if the Guangming Hall attacked, he would not worry.
However, the other party ultimately bore many responsibilities and could not stay indefinitely, which he understood.
Moreover, Jian Wusheng and Bai Zhenshan had already begun their seclusion. He believed that when they emerged, they would have a high probability of becoming quasi-Heavenly realm experts.
If so, the combat power here would be greatly enhanced.
Therefore, he had no reason to keep Ye Cangtian any longer.
Thinking this, Yin Tao patted Ye Cangtian on the shoulder and said, “Go. Be careful with everything. If you need anything, remember to notify me. We will do our best here.”
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded and then said, “Senior, you should also take care. If you need anything, notify me anytime, and I will rush back immediately.”
With that, Ye Cangtian opened his arms and embraced Yin Tao gently.
Initially, he still had some reservations about Yin Tao due to some unpleasant incidents in the past.
But since he came here and saw all the efforts Yin Tao had made for the China ruins, this barrier naturally disappeared.
On some points, they even developed tacit understanding and a sense of mutual appreciation.
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The Capital.
The capital, seemingly peaceful, was actually turbulent with hidden dangers, but ordinary citizens were unaware of everything that was happening.
The Dragon Group was constantly working in its own way to ensure that the citizens of the capital could live their lives undisturbed.
Of course, this came at a heavy price.
To this day, the previously quiet family compound had become exceptionally busy, with figures constantly moving about, reporting something to Elder Xu.
“Report! All members of the ninth team are missing…”
“Report! The eighth team has dismantled two new intelligence stations of the Guangming Hall…”
“Report! The seventh team suffered heavy casualties during a mission…”
With report after report, Elder Xu’s face was almost bleeding.
For nearly thirty years, he had not felt such pressure and busyness.
This was undoubtedly an invisible war against the Guangming Hall.
And this war was like a meat grinder, constantly consuming the lives of both sides.
Whoever could last until the end would be the final victor!
“Did I come to the wrong place…”
Just as Elder Xu was listening to one report after another, a doubtful voice sounded.