As Yuwen Guangxu just got up, before he could leave the room, hurried footsteps could be heard.
In a blink of an eye, two guards, panting heavily, appeared at the doorway.
Seeing this, Yuwen Sheng’s face turned extremely cold, and he angrily said, "Where did you two go? Don't you even know where the healers are?"
The two guards quickly stepped forward upon hearing this.
One of them said, "Sir, none of the healers are within the Hidden Division. According to the guards of the Hidden Division, many people came to invite healers out on house calls tonight!"
The other guard nodded repeatedly and continued, "We went to search the residences of other healers, and without exception, they had all gone out to see patients."
"What, all the healers are out on house calls?"
Yuwen Sheng’s face changed drastically. In the Jinling City Hidden Division branch, there were at least dozens of healers. Besides these healers, there were also some scattered healers in the city.
The total number of these healers added up to at least a hundred. What did it mean for all of them to be out on house calls?
It meant that at least a hundred people were seriously ill or injured.
This kind of situation was unheard of in normal times!
"Do you know why they went out on house calls?" Ye Cangtian directly inquired.
One of the guards quickly replied, "We only know about a few of the conditions. They are the same as us. It is said that they suddenly lost their sense of taste and smell. As for the conditions for which other healers went out, we are not clear..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian’s brows furrowed. It seemed things were developing in the direction he least wanted to see.
After a moment of silence, Ye Cangtian looked at Yuwen Sheng and said, "Immediately recall some of the healers and start a city-wide investigation to see if anyone has poisoned the city! Also, mobilize all city guards to look for any suspicious circumstances!"
Yuwen Sheng responded with a hurried "yes" and then cupped his hands to Yi Feipeng and Ye Zhenghao.
"Two seniors, due to the sudden situation, I must excuse myself. Please forgive my rudeness!"
After speaking, Yuwen Sheng left the hall with Yuwen Chengji and Yuwen Guangxu.
At this time, he did not want Ye Cangtian and the others to intervene, as it would make them appear too incompetent.
Watching Yuwen Sheng and the others leave the room, Ye Cangtian’s gaze turned to Yi Feipeng beside him.
He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Senior, do you think this matter is related to the Swift Wind Tower?"
"It shouldn't be related!"
Yi Feipeng glanced at Ye Cangtian and continued very seriously, "Even if the Swift Wind Tower wanted to retaliate against the Hidden Division, they wouldn't target civilians first..."
As he spoke, Yi Feipeng’s voice abruptly stopped. He seemed to have remembered something.
After a pause, he continued, "However, if Wan Mingxuan is in charge, it's hard to say. After all, he has connections with the Five Poisons Sect, and the Five Poisons Sect is capable of anything!"
"For some reason, I feel that this matter should not be related to the Swift Wind Tower," Ye Cangtian said faintly.
"Why?" Yi Feipeng subconsciously asked.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian slowly extended two fingers.
Firstly, although the Swift Wind Tower acted in a morally ambiguous way, they considered themselves to be a righteous sect.
Even if they cooperated with heretical sects like the Five Poisons Sect, they would not do so so blatantly!
Secondly, before they left the Yuwen family, Ye Cangtian had sensed a strange fluctuation of spiritual power.
He didn't know what this spiritual power was, but he felt it had some connection to these sudden events.
On the other hand, listening to Ye Cangtian's explanation, Yi Feipeng frowned. He had not sensed that fluctuation of spiritual power.
After a long silence, Yi Feipeng looked at Ye Cangtian and said, "Let's wait for news and see the specific investigation results!"
Ye Cangtian nodded in agreement. At this point, all they could do was wait for news.
...
Time ticked by, and in the blink of an eye, the night gave way to a new day.
Yuwen Sheng, who had been busy all night, returned to his mansion and went directly to Ye Cangtian's room.
Seeing Yuwen Sheng, Ye Cangtian quickly inquired, "Have you found out anything?"
"No."
Yuwen Sheng lowered his head in shame and continued, "We investigated all the water sources, all the food consumed by those with symptoms, and also conducted physical examinations on them. There were no signs of poisoning..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian's expression turned grim. This result indicated that it was becoming closer to his conjecture.
If there were no signs of poisoning, then it should be related to that spiritual power.
After all, spiritual power could also affect people's perceptions.
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian asked, "Are there any other discoveries?"
"Yes!"
Yuwen Sheng nodded and said, "Many of the patients who lost their sense of taste and smell are listless, and some have even experienced a decline in hearing and vision..."
Hearing and vision?
Ye Cangtian's expression turned cold. Could it be that the loss of taste and smell were not the only symptoms?
Now that hearing and vision were affected, if this continued, would touch also be affected?
Could the ultimate symptom be the loss of the five senses?
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian's anger flared. Causing so many innocent people to lose their five senses was a truly malicious method.
With that thought, Ye Cangtian inwardly decided that he and Yi Feipeng had to investigate this matter themselves.
After all, among the known individuals in Jinling City, besides himself, Yi Feipeng had the strongest spiritual power and might be able to sense that fluctuation of spiritual power.
"Senior, do not stop the search in the city. If the city is confirmed to be free of any anomalies, the search area can be expanded!"
"Also, Yi Feipeng and I will assist you!"
In Ye Cangtian's opinion, if it were indeed that spiritual power, it would be difficult for ordinary people to achieve it unless they used some ancient formations.
Since ancient formations were used, there would be some clues or traces left behind, and it should not be difficult to find.
Yuwen Sheng quickly agreed.
However, just as he was about to turn and leave, hurried footsteps were heard, and a guard quickly appeared before him.
"Report, Lord Yuwen, news has just come that someone outside the Hidden Division claims to be from the Swift Wind Tower and wishes to see you!"
Swift Wind Tower?
Ye Cangtian couldn't help but be stunned. Had he guessed wrong? Were these matters caused by the Swift Wind Tower?
Did they come here this time to negotiate with the Hidden Division?
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian happened to feel Yuwen Sheng's gaze, so he said, "You go deal with it first. Do not mention my presence for now. I will observe in secret."
"Alright."
Yuwen Sheng agreed and immediately left the room with the guard.
...
The reception hall of the Hidden Division.
When Yuwen Sheng arrived, a man in a green robe was already waiting in the hall.
Upon seeing the man, Yuwen Sheng's face instantly turned red.
The reason was simple: the man in the green robe was sitting in the main seat of the hall, undoubtedly treating himself as the master of the place.
This not only showed disrespect but was also a subtle provocation towards him!
"Yuwen Sheng, you are too slow! I have been waiting impatiently!"
The man in the green robe paid no attention to Yuwen Sheng's displeased expression, smiled slightly, and said, his tone filled with reproach.
Damn it, are people from the Swift Wind Tower all this arrogant!
Yuwen Sheng roared in his heart, but knowing that the Swift Wind Tower was a top power, and also due to Yi Feipeng, he had to show some restraint.
So, he took a deep breath and said, "People from the Swift Wind Tower, in my eyes, are very polite. They usually announce their identity when they visit and do not engage in acts of taking over the master's place!"
Hearing Yuwen Sheng's words, the man chuckled, his smile gradually filled with disdain.
He glanced at Yuwen Sheng and said, "Yuwen Sheng, speaking from a smaller perspective, you are merely a minor patriarch of a family. Speaking from a larger perspective, you are only an official of the Hidden Division branch!"
"With such a status, you are like an ant before me! So, you had better be sensible and don't bring trouble upon yourself!"
The man added, in his opinion, the other party was not worthy of discussing understanding with him. The fact that he was sitting here and talking to him nicely was already a great favor!
"You..."
Yuwen Sheng's face turned red with anger at the man's words. He repeatedly suppressed his temper to avoid provoking a direct confrontation between the two sides.
After controlling himself for a moment, he said, "At least you have to tell me which esteemed member of the Swift Wind Tower you are, otherwise, how would I know if you are impersonating?"