127: Section 127

At the same time, the doors of Danqing Studio opened.

Several people hurried out from inside.

The person leading them was none other than Lin Yi's landlady, Tang Qinru.

When she saw the unconscious Lin Yi, her expression changed abruptly.

With an icy gaze, she asked, "What happened? How was he injured?"

Snow Angel's eyes darted away, and she lowered her voice to say, "Sister Qinru… he, he was ambushed by Wu Liang while we were surrounding the Blood Drop Cultists, and that's why…"

"Blood Drop Cultists?"

Tang Qinru's expression grew even colder.

However, she said nothing more and stepped forward to grab Lin Yi's wrist.

After a long while, she whispered, "Carry him upstairs!"

"Alright…"

Sun Lang stepped forward immediately, carried Lin Yi on his back, and walked into the medical clinic.

The others followed closely behind and entered the clinic.

The clinic was large; the first floor was decorated in an antique style, just like an ancient apothecary.

Counters lined the perimeter, with medicine cabinets in the back.

Inside, various Medicinal Pills, decoctions, and the like were displayed.

There was also a separate rest area partitioned off.

Upon reaching the second floor, one would find the consultation area.

The third floor consisted of individual partitioned rooms, permeated with the scent of medicine.

If Lin Yi were conscious now, he would surely notice that the scent of medicine here was exactly the same as the one on Tang Qinru.

Moreover, several rooms were dedicated to refining medicine, off-limits to outsiders.

Sun Lang carried Lin Yi all the way to the third floor, into Tang Qinru's private room.

Under Tang Qinru's direction, he laid Lin Yi down on a bed.

Tang Qinru looked down at Lin Yi, whose complexion was gradually turning pale.

Her expression was grim, and her brows were tightly furrowed.

She said in a low voice, "You all go out first!"

"Sister Qinru… I, can I stay and help you?" Snow Angel said quickly.

Tang Qinru shook her head gently. "No need, get out!"

Snow Angel: "…"

Snow Angel and the others all sensed Tang Qinru's cold attitude.

At this moment, none of them dared to say anything more.

They quietly retreated from the room.

Once the room was empty, Tang Qinru turned around, opened a cabinet, and took out a black leather bag.

She gently opened the bag, revealing a row of golden needles inside.

After a long while, once Tang Qinru had finished sterilizing the golden needles.

She also composed her emotions.

Then, she proceeded to insert the golden needles into several of Lin Yi's Acupoints one by one.

…

In a small, elegantly landscaped courtyard.

The Old Master was wearing a silver Tang suit, sitting on a grand armchair.

Opposite him were the three captains from the Monster Hunting Bureau.

"Has even Wu Liang of the Blood Drop come to the Old District?"

The Old Master's expression showed slight surprise.

The Blood Drop organization was not as simple as it appeared.

Within their organization, there was a strict hierarchy.

As a 6-Star Martial Artist, Wu Liang could only be considered a mid-level cadre in Blood Drop.

Above him were several true leaders.

Previously, Chu Zhengxiong and the others had chased Blood Drop all the way to the Old District.

What they had encountered were merely some cannon fodder of Blood Drop.

"Yes, Old Master. Before that Wu Liang died, he also said something: 'When the abyss roars and the night sky turns blood-red, everyone in the Old District will be sacrificed…'" Chu Zhengxiong nodded.

The Old Master's face darkened slightly, and he fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he nodded. "With Wu Liang killed, there will definitely be turmoil within Blood Drop. If I'm not mistaken, they will certainly launch a retaliatory strike!"

"You all need to be careful over the next few days!"

After he finished speaking, Chu Zhengxiong laughed out loud.

"Hahaha… Old Master, we were just worrying about not being able to find those rats. We'd be glad if they came out to seek revenge themselves; it saves us the trouble of digging holes everywhere to find them!"

Captain Han Bin and Captain Mo Ya also nodded with a light laugh.

They had been in the Old District for over a week.

They had been searching for Blood Drop Cultists the whole time, and they were truly just like rats.

Digging holes everywhere, hiding here and there.

And even when they found them, they were nothing more than cannon fodder, of no real use.

If Wu Liang's death could truly trigger a counterattack from Blood Drop and bring their mid-to-high-level members out for revenge.

For Chu Zhengxiong, Captain Han Bin, and the others, it might not be a bad thing.

The Old Master nodded with a smile and said, "Alright, it's getting late. You should all go back and rest early!"

"What rest, Old Master? You don't know!"

"We were able to find the ruins so smoothly tonight and encounter that Wu Liang all thanks to the help of a freelance Demon Hunter. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have been able to find that godforsaken place for a while…"

Chu Zhengxiong smilingly steered the conversation to this topic.

Upon hearing this, the Old Master was slightly taken aback, though he didn't react much.

He just nodded and said, "Then give him some compensation after the matter is settled…"

"Sigh, let's wait until his injuries heal. He was ambushed by Wu Liang and his life is still hanging in the balance, so I had someone send him to Danqing Studio… By the way, Old Han, what was that kid's name again?"

"It seems to be… it's Lin Yi, right?"

Captain Han Bin thought for a long time before saying the name.

After all, this was his first encounter with Lin Yi, so it was decent that he could even remember the name.

But just as the words 'Lin Yi' were spoken.

The Old Master's expression changed abruptly.

A chilling murderous intent burst forth from his eyes.

His gaze fixed on Chu Zhengxiong and Captain Han Bin, and he said in a cold voice, "Who?"

"Yes, that's right, it's Lin Yi… What's wrong? Old Master, do you know him?" Chu Zhengxiong replied with a smile.

However, his eyes were fixed intently on the changes in the Old Master's face.

After a long while, the Old Master adjusted his mindset.

He waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, you all go back and rest!"

"Old Master, are you really alright?"

Chu Zhengxiong asked again.

Seeing the Old Master shake his head, he, Captain Han Bin, and Captain Mo Ya stood up and took their leave.

Before leaving, Chu Zhengxiong paused for a moment at the door.

In the end, he closed the door and walked outside.

When the three of them were outside, Captain Han Bin noticed the previous anomaly.

"Old Chu, what was going on just now? Why did the Old Master's expression change when that Lin Yi was mentioned? And you… do you know something?"

Captain Han Bin was a smart man.

He had previously felt some doubt about Chu Zhengxiong's attitude toward Lin Yi.

It was just that Chu Zhengxiong was being coy with him and hadn't told him everything.

He even said something about having to verify it first before knowing for sure.

Therefore, the moment Chu Zhengxiong mentioned Lin Yi just now, he had noticed the change in the Old Master's expression.

Afterward, he saw that Chu Zhengxiong had been watching the Old Master the whole time.

This made Captain Han Bin sense that something was off.

Chu Zhengxiong looked back at Captain Han Bin and said with a light laugh, "Old Han, don't play dumb with me. You've already guessed something yourself, haven't you?"

"Me? What did I guess?" Captain Han Bin shook his head.

Chu Zhengxiong laughed. "Let me put it this way: the Yi Family has two Martial Skills—one is Candle Dragon, the other is Ancient—you know that, right?"

Captain Han Bin nodded. "I know, but what does this have to do with what I asked you?"

"It does, the connection is huge. Let me tell you this… Lin Yi knows a Martial Skill called the 'Candle Dragon Ancient Saber Technique'. Go figure it out yourself!"