The words had barely fallen when Medicine Saint quickly waved his hands and said, "Elder Long, this is all I can do. As for that person's identity, I'm afraid I cannot reveal it."
"Senior, I hope you will reconsider this matter."
"To be frank, that person is a traitor hidden within the Yin Group. His existence concerns the lives and deaths of countless people within the Yin Group and the Huaxia ruins…"
It was Ye Cangtian speaking. Seeing Elder Long's somewhat strained expression, he quickly revealed everything, hoping the other party would discern right from wrong and help him find this person.
"This…"
Upon hearing this, Medicine Saint's brows furrowed.
He trusted Long Xuefeng's character, so he believed this young man named Ye Cangtian wouldn't speak carelessly in front of Long Xuefeng.
If this person was truly a traitor to the Yin Group, given their strength, they must be a high-ranking official within the Yin Group.
If such a person were not eliminated, they could indeed bring disaster to countless people; this was not an exaggeration.
But the problem was, those people were humans, and the injured in his valley were also humans. He couldn't implicate so many innocent people based on his single word!
Thinking of this, he slowly shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I still cannot help you. The 'countless people' you speak of are far away, while my injured are right before my eyes…"
"That doesn't create a contradiction."
Ye Cangtian glanced at Medicine Saint and continued, "We can wait until you've treated these injured, or perhaps dispatch some people from the Yin Group to guard this place. What do you say?"
"That's not a good idea."
Medicine Saint glanced at Ye Cangtian, his expression showing a hint of displeasure. He said, "You should know that the person is a Heavenly-level expert. No matter how many people the Yin Group sends, they would be useless against such strength.
Unless the Yin Group can send a Heavenly-level expert to guard this place, but do you think that is realistic?"
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian's gaze grew serious. Sending a Heavenly-level expert was easier said than done.
The Yin Group currently had only four Heavenly-level experts. Among Chen Yi and Hao Tian, one was a traitor, so these two could not be mobilized.
Although Elder Long had recovered some of his strength, there were still hidden dangers within his body, and Ye Cangtian did not want him to be exposed.
The last one, Dongfang Hongwu, was currently missing, and his whereabouts were unknown.
Therefore, sending a Heavenly-level expert to guard Medicine King Valley was practically impossible.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian glanced at Medicine Saint and slowly asked, "Senior, your strength should not be weak either. Why are you so wary of him?"
Medicine Saint had previously repelled that person single-handedly, so his strength was undoubtedly considerable, perhaps even a Heavenly-level expert.
If that were the case, why should he fear that traitor?
On the other side, Medicine Saint heard this and showed a bitter smile. "Kid, you overestimate me. In fact, my combat power is likely inferior to yours…"
Medicine Saint stated that he was currently at the ninth level of the Quasi-Heavenly realm.
In terms of cultivation, he was nothing in front of that person.
It was merely his mastery of poisons, coupled with his connections, that made that person so wary.
"This…"
With those words, Ye Cangtian was rendered speechless. A ninth-level strength, while remarkable, was still far from his expectations.
It was no wonder Medicine Saint was so wary of that traitor. If the traitor went berserk, Medicine King Valley would surely suffer heavy losses, even facing the risk of annihilation.
After a brief silence, Ye Cangtian slowly said, "Senior, I actually have another purpose for coming here."
Hm?
Hearing this, Medicine Saint looked at Ye Cangtian with confusion. Apart from treating illnesses and saving lives, he didn't seem to be of much help.
Furthermore, he would provide a treatment plan for Elder Long's injuries. Given this, what else could the other party be seeking him for?
On the other side, sensing Medicine Saint's confused gaze, Ye Cangtian did not hesitate and said directly, "Senior, to be honest, I wish to ask you to pave a way for the common people…"
"…"
His words left Medicine Saint momentarily stunned. This connection was too far-fetched.
He was, at heart, a physician, albeit an excellent one, with limited impact. How could he pave a way for the common people?
Thinking this, Medicine Saint glanced at him and said with some annoyance, "Kid, don't flatter me. I know my own abilities!"
"No! I am not flattering you."
Ye Cangtian waved his hand and then asked, "Senior, do you know what the Yin Group does?"
"The Yin Group? Kid, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Medicine Saint frowned at the question. While the Yin Group was not the only force in the ruins, there was probably no one in the entire ruins who didn't know of the Yin Group's existence.
If nothing else, most of the areas inhabited by humans in the ruins had been established by the Yin Group.
Ye Cangtian's question was clearly feigning ignorance and, to put it bluntly, treating him like an idiot.
"Senior, please calm down. Let me first tell you about the Yin Group's responsibilities."
"The Yin Group is responsible for the stability of Huaxia, for expanding territory within the ruins, for safeguarding the safety of Huaxia and the ruins, and for creating peace for future generations…"
"Senior, do you think what I've said is right or wrong?"
Listening to Ye Cangtian's words, Medicine Saint's brows furrowed again.
Ye Cangtian belonged to the Yin Group, and these were all praises for the Yin Group. Although that was the case, Medicine Saint could not refute it.
From the establishment of the Yin Group to the present, these were indeed the tasks they had undertaken.
Thinking this, he slowly nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian quickly said, "Therefore, I wish to ask you to lead Medicine King Valley to join the Yin Group!
This way, the medical standards of the Yin Group will definitely improve, and this would also be a good deed for the common people on your part…"
Indeed, Ye Cangtian's main purpose for coming here was to invite Medicine Saint to lead Medicine King Valley to join the Yin Group.
Within Medicine King Valley, not only was there Medicine Saint, but also many outstanding physicians who had studied under him.
If these people joined the Yin Group, the casualties during the Yin Group's various operations would undoubtedly decrease significantly.
For example, if Medicine King Valley joined the Yin Group, the battle losses in a conflict between the Yin Group and the Guangming Hall would be greatly reduced.
Crazy!
Upon hearing this, before Medicine Saint could speak, Elder Long gave Ye Cangtian a sideways glance.
He truly did not know that Ye Cangtian harbored such an intention. Had he known earlier, he would have had Ye Cangtian abandon this idea.
If nothing else, Medicine King Valley was, after all, a force, and a considerable one at that.
Furthermore, over the years, Medicine Saint had also accumulated quite a network of contacts.
One must understand that this was the Western region, largely undeveloped by humans, and extremely perilous. Those who could successfully reach this place for treatment were all people of considerable strength.
And behind these powerful individuals, most had their own factions. After being healed, they would owe Medicine King Valley a favor.
If these favors were combined, Medicine King Valley's influence might not be much less than that of the Yin Group.
Looking at Medicine Saint's attire, it was evident that he preferred a pastoral life and was accustomed to a carefree existence.
Moreover, Medicine Saint was currently firmly in charge, able to make decisions on all matters, big and small. So why would he want to join the Yin Group and be subject to its constraints?
This was clearly impossible!
In Elder Long's opinion, Ye Cangtian proposing such a matter was asking for trouble!
On the other side, Medicine Saint's expression gradually turned grim. Ye Cangtian's statement, to put it politely, was an invitation for him to come out of seclusion.
To put it bluntly, it was an attempt to annex Medicine King Valley.
He had encountered many such people, but he hadn't expected that people from the Yin Group would harbor such intentions!
"Kid, I'll pretend I didn't hear you say that. If you say it again, don't blame me for asking you to leave!" Medicine Saint said coldly.
His words left Ye Cangtian feeling choked.
This was because Medicine Saint was a physician, with the compassion of a healer dedicated to saving the world. Furthermore, Medicine Saint was currently treating and saving lives in the valley.
Therefore, he had presumptuously made his proposal, but he hadn't expected such a result.
In response, Ye Cangtian could only let the matter drop, as such things could not be forced.
Thus, the three engaged in idle conversation, and Medicine Saint took the opportunity to re-examine Elder Long's condition, then wrote down the treatment method on a piece of paper and handed it to Elder Long.