After the two left, Lan Yue glanced at Ye Cangtian and sighed, "Xuan Qi, I've done all I can!"
She had even consulted the most skilled physicians at headquarters.
For Gu Qin's injuries, it was practically impossible to heal completely.
"No, no, I don't blame you at all, Lord Lan Yue."
Seeing Lan Yue's explanation, Ye Cangtian waved his hands repeatedly. Then he said, "Actually, I was thinking there might still be a sliver of hope."
"Hmm?" Lan Yue looked at him with confusion.
"It is said that among the Grim Reaper Squad, there is a woman proficient in medicine and skilled in poisons, named Yao Bao'er..."
"I have heard of this woman too!"
Lan Yue nodded slightly.
It was not uncommon for some mercenary groups to have accompanying medical staff. But this Yao Bao'er was not just an ordinary medic; she was a highly skilled physician.
Now that she heard that Ye Cangtian of the Dragon Group had returned heavily injured, and that major hospitals were unlikely to treat him, Yao Bao'er would likely come to China to examine Ye Cangtian's injuries.
In that case, if Gu Qin could be brought to Ye Cangtian's side, they might be treated together.
After all, Gu Qin was Gu Yue's sister, and Ye Cangtian would certainly not stand idly by.
Listening to Xuan Qi's explanation, Lan Yue gave him a deep look, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes, but she frowned and said,
"Aren't you afraid Gu Yue will expose her identity as a member of the Dark Association?"
Chuantian Youdao had handed Gu Qin over to the Dark Association, and Ye Cangtian was certainly aware of this. Now that Gu Yue had just returned and successfully retrieved Gu Qin, anyone would be suspicious. Moreover, Ye Cangtian was not foolish; he would not fail to see the trick behind it.
"Lord Lan Yue, please rest assured. Huang Jiu has already made his identity clear."
Ye Cangtian said quickly. In fact, to bring Gu Qin back, he had prepared his explanation long ago. The Dark Association wanted to gather intelligence on Ye Cangtian through Huang Jiu, and Ye Cangtian also intended to use Huang Jiu to investigate the Dark Association. However, Ye Cangtian had overestimated Huang Jiu's feelings for him; in reality, Huang Jiu was still closer to Xuan Qi.
"Alright."
Upon hearing this explanation, Lan Yue directly agreed. Perhaps if she had received such news before, she would have thought Huang Jiu was a double agent, but now that thought had faded considerably. People's hearts were made of flesh. Since the Dark Association had rescued Gu Qin, how could Gu Yue not reciprocate? She believed that if Gu Qin and Ye Cangtian were to be chosen between, Gu Yue would definitely choose Gu Qin.
Lan Yue's prompt agreement somewhat surprised Ye Cangtian! If it were Qing Dao or Zi Long, it would not have been so easy to achieve. This explanation, while seemingly reasonable, was too risky; no faction would accept a double agent. But Lan Yue had accepted it so readily, which made Ye Cangtian feel somewhat unaccustomed.
"By the way, I need to return to headquarters. The reward for your mission this time will be recorded for now and given to you next time we meet."
"Also, if you need anything in the future while in Kyoto, you can contact Xuan Liu. She will do her best to help you."
After settling the matter of Gu Qin, Lan Yue spoke again.
Ye Cangtian expressed his thanks, chatted for a while longer, and finally, together with Gu Yue, took Gu Qin away.
...
Back at the villa.
Ye Cangtian immediately called Qiangwei.
After a short while, Qiangwei answered.
"Are you done with your business there?" Qiangwei's voice came through.
Ye Cangtian nodded and responded, then continued, "What's the situation with the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group?"
Upon hearing this, Qiangwei let out a cold laugh and said, "We're surrounding them without attacking, it's quite peaceful. However, the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group is getting restless..."
The Grim Reaper Squad and the Pandora Mercenary Group had joined forces, putting immense pressure on the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group. Perhaps the pressure was too great for some to bear, and they couldn't help but try to break through the encirclement. The result was obvious: many were eliminated by the Grim Reaper Squad and the Pandora Squad! Now, the entire Grim Reaper Squad was present, and the Pandora Squad had sustained minimal casualties.
After briefly understanding the situation, Ye Cangtian said, "All forces have withdrawn from Dongdu. The Shinobi Corps will soon provide support to Rattlesnake..."
"Yes, you're late. Their support has already arrived!"
Before Ye Cangtian could finish, Qiangwei interrupted him. It turned out that Dushe had previously infiltrated the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group's computer system and had suddenly discovered information about the Shinobi Corps' impending support yesterday. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Scorpion, armed with a rocket launcher, had directly shot down the two helicopters sent by the Shinobi Corps, killing everyone on board.
Neither the Grim Reaper Squad nor the Pandora Mercenary Group would let the Shinobi Corps off easily. These dirty insects were constantly causing trouble in the ruins, resulting in heavy losses for the Pandora Mercenary Group, serious injuries to Dragon Group members, and immense pressure on the Grim Reaper Squad, nearly leading to casualties. Now, they were coming to support Rattlesnake and continue to oppose the Grim Reaper Squad! To prevent future casualties, Qiangwei had tacitly approved Scorpion's actions.
"..."
Hearing this news, Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched. Although it was quite satisfying, he hadn't expected it, and at the same time, he felt a vague sense of worry. The Shinobi Corps was not to be trifled with; after suffering such a significant loss, they would definitely retaliate. With that thought, Ye Cangtian quickly said, "Have the Grim Reaper Squad and the Pandora Mercenary Group withdraw." Just as major powers in the world analyzed, the pressure exerted by the Grim Reaper Squad and the Pandora Mercenary Group on Rattlesnake was not to destroy them, but merely to divert the attention of the Japanese Shinobi Corps. Now that the matters in Japan were resolved, there was no point in continuing the encirclement. It might even make them pawns for others to exploit, and their losses would gradually increase. These were not things Ye Cangtian was willing to see.
"Okay!"
Qiangwei's reply was decisive. Ye Cangtian nodded, then suddenly said, "Right, have Bao'er come to Kyoto immediately. The rest should absorb spirit stones to improve their strength." Gu Qin's injuries were beyond the Dark Association's capabilities, and now Ye Cangtian could only place his hopes on Yao Bao'er. After a few more words, Ye Cangtian hung up the phone.
...
Two days passed in a flash.
Yao Bao'er finally appeared before Ye Cangtian. Without a word, Ye Cangtian took her directly to see the heavily injured Gu Qin. After an examination, Yao Bao'er came before Ye Cangtian and Gu Yue.
"The situation is very bad. Her injuries are severe. The external wounds are not the main issue, but the critical part is the damage to her internal organs, and her meridians are disordered and ruptured..."
"Fortunately, her willpower is strong, otherwise she would have been done for."
"Normally, even if someone in this condition recovers, they would be disabled."
Listening to Yao Bao'er's words, Ye Cangtian glared at her. They were already aware of these conditions; he didn't want to hear this, he wanted to hear solutions.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian took out a very large bag and opened it in front of Yao Bao'er. Inside, it was filled with snacks. He was used to Yao Bao'er's theatrics and had already prepared a countermeasure.