The Yin Organization was in such a crisis, so how could the Bright Hall let the Dark Association off?
Moreover, before Ye Cangtian returned, the Bright Hall had already made a move on the Dark Ruins. The Bright Hall's current actions towards the Yin Organization meant they would not give up on the Dark Association either!
And it turned out that the traitor had sought refuge with the Dark Association. If they knew the Dark Association was in crisis, they might rush back to the Dark Ruins.
If that happened, wouldn't the internal crisis of the Yin Organization be resolved?
To take a step back, even if the traitor didn't return to the Dark Ruins, they would likely shift their anger to the Bright Hall.
At that time, they might ease up on some minor actions. After all, the Yin Organization was opposing the Bright Hall. If the Yin Organization grew stronger, it could very well divert the Bright Hall's focus.
The Yin Organization didn't worry about these things; they had enough strength to resist external enemies. They just couldn't deal with this traitor for the time being.
In other words, as long as the traitor didn't cause trouble, it wouldn't be a problem for the Yin Organization to temporarily fend off the Bright Hall.
Besides, if this traitor's attention was diverted by the Dark Association, they would have less focus on Ye Cangtian.
Thinking of this, Dongfang Mingyue glanced at Ye Cangtian and chuckled playfully, "Little brother, you've got the most wicked ideas!
Alright, I'll listen to you this time. I'll spread the news immediately that the Bright Hall has sent a large number of experts to the Dark Ruins..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian gave Dongfang Mingyue a thumbs up.
Dongfang Mingyue didn't seem foolish. With just a little hint, she understood his intentions and immediately made arrangements.
He muttered to himself but smiled outwardly, saying, "Sister Mingyue, don't forget that Qing Dao also died at the hands of the Bright Hall. Spreading this news might be more convincing..."
"Understood!"
"Heh heh, little brother, I didn't expect you to be more wicked than your sister. I'm really starting to appreciate you more."
Dongfang Mingyue chuckled, her mood greatly improved, and she joked with Ye Cangtian.
Ye Cangtian smiled and then said, "Sister Mingyue, it's getting late. I still need to check on Bao'er, so I won't chat with you anymore."
"Heh heh, you're truly a busy person! You seem even busier than me!"
Dongfang Mingyue rolled her eyes at him and said grumpily.
Though she said that, she didn't try to stop him. Instead, she waved her hand.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian chuckled and exited the office.
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Separate Courtyard.
When Ye Cangtian returned, the lights in the villa were already out.
Because the matter was urgent, Ye Cangtian had to knock on Yao Bao'er's door.
"Who!"
Inside the room, Yao Bao'er was startled awake by the knocking. She sat up in bed, holding a dagger in her small hand, on alert.
Since Ye Cangtian had left, she was alone here. Thus, she was quite nervous about the knocking in the middle of the night.
"Bao'er, it's me."
Big Brother?
Hearing the voice, Yao Bao'er immediately recognized the owner of the voice, and her eyes filled with joy. She quickly got out of bed and opened the door.
"Big Brother, you're finally back..."
Upon seeing Ye Cangtian, Yao Bao'er directly gave him a big hug, excited like a child.
After a burst of excitement, Yao Bao'er also calmed down a lot.
She looked at Ye Cangtian with a strange expression, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "Big Brother, is there something you need to wake me up for so late?"
She knew Ye Cangtian's personality well. He wouldn't disturb her rest unless it was necessary.
The fact that he was waking her up now must mean there was something urgent.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded and said, "There is something."
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian took out the Qiankun bag given to him by the Medicine Sage and handed it directly to Yao Bao'er.
Yao Bao'er numbly accepted the Qiankun bag. After a brief inspection of its contents, she immediately took out an ancient secret manual.
After flipping through a few pages, Yao Bao'er became completely engrossed.
Currently, she had some skills in formations and alchemy, but she lacked experience and methods for medical treatment.
And this ancient secret manual perfectly complemented her shortcomings.
Looking at Yao Bao'er engrossed in her research, Ye Cangtian really didn't want to disturb her, but he had no choice. After all, his time back was very limited.
Thinking this, he called out to Yao Bao'er and said, "This manual was given to you by Senior Medicine Sage. The elixirs inside were also personally refined by him."
"Oh!"
"No wonder he dares to call himself the Medicine Sage. Looking at the annotations in the manual, one can tell his medical skills are extraordinary."
Yao Bao'er replied without looking up.
She wasn't interested in the identity of the Medicine Sage or the elixirs; studying the manual was far more practical.
She only had two interests in her life: tinkering with medicine and alchemy, and eating snacks.
"Bao'er, do you have a grandfather?"
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian hesitated for a moment and tentatively asked.
"Your question makes me speechless. Who doesn't have a grandfather!"
"Big Brother, you're so strange today! What exactly do you want to say?"
Upon hearing the question, Yao Bao'er looked at Ye Cangtian strangely and asked with confusion.
Feeling Yao Bao'er's gaze, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but smile wryly. "Alright, I'll be direct. Senior Medicine Sage is likely your grandfather. I saw a family photo of you all from him..."
*Slap!*
With that sentence, the manual in Yao Bao'er's hand immediately fell to the floor.
She stared blankly at Ye Cangtian, and after a long while, she finally said, "Big Brother, this joke isn't funny at all!"
In fact, after her parents' accident, she had become an orphan, with no relatives in the world.
She was only four or five years old then and didn't have a clear memory of everything that had happened.
However, she did have a faint memory of this grandfather. He was very kind and doted on her, often carrying her around to play...
But that was a long, long time ago. After so many years without any news, she was afraid that this time it might be a misunderstanding, leading to further disappointment.
Moreover, after so many years, the long-lost family affection had long been eroded by the cruel reality.
Honestly, she didn't know how to face this grandfather.
"I'm not joking."
"And I'm very sure the girl in that photo is you, because it's how you looked back then."
"He has also been looking for you all these years..."
Listening to Ye Cangtian's words, Yao Bao'er interrupted him directly, saying, "He's looking for me? Then why didn't he come back with you?"
"Senior Medicine Sage didn't know you had gone out into the world; he has been searching for you within the ruins."
"As for why he didn't return with me this time, it's because there are still some matters to attend to in the Medicine King Valley!"
"However, he also stated that once the matters there are settled, he will come to Dragon City to pick you up as soon as possible..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian quickly explained. He didn't want Yao Bao'er to have any lingering doubts, now that her relatives had been found.
Pick me up?
Yao Bao'er looked deeply at Ye Cangtian and said with a hint of resentment, "Big Brother, do you really see me as a burden, wishing I'd be taken away? Is that it?"
"What are you talking about!"
Ye Cangtian's face immediately turned grim. "He is your relative, and I have no right to stop you from reuniting. But if you don't want to leave, no one can force you away from me!"
Upon hearing this, Yao Bao'er's expression softened, and she said softly, "As long as Big Brother doesn't kick me out, I'm not leaving!"
"Hmph!"
Ye Cangtian snorted at this, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "By the way, I have to leave early tomorrow morning. You should honestly study these things here and help Elder Long fully recover his strength.
Also, if you have time, refine more elixirs. There's a shortage of elixirs on the front lines now."
Yao Bao'er nodded heavily and quickly said, "Big Brother, you're leaving right after you just got back!"
"I can't help it. The situation at the entrance is not optimistic, so I have to go and take a look," Ye Cangtian said.
Looking at Ye Cangtian's helpless expression, Yao Bao'er fell silent.
She had also heard some information about the Yin Organization from Dongfang Mingyue. Therefore, even though she was reluctant, she couldn't voice her objection.
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