Chapter 1403: Chapter 882: Saving Lives
"There’s one thing I need to mention upfront: my method of healing requires contact with the wound—physical contact, that is."
By heavens, Yang Xiao absolutely had no intention of taking any advantage, but it’s better to clarify some things beforehand.
Fortunately, people from the Yi Sect weren’t the type to be overly scrupulous. In moments where life and death are at stake, all other trivial matters are not worth considering.
After receiving a definite response from the other party, Yang Xiao relaxed and was ready to get down to the business of saving lives.
According to their agreement, Yang Xiao was solely responsible for healing Jiang Qingluan’s external injuries; as for the spiritual damage, it was left to the Yi Sect to handle.
Once everyone had left, only Yang Xiao and Jiang Qingluan remained in the spacious room.
The pitch-black human skin was indeed a rare treasure, seeing the Yi Sect go to great lengths to invite him showed that.
At the very least, it indicated that the Yi Sect, a major power, did not possess such treasures.
This might sound rather absolute, but perhaps they did have them, but they were inconvenient to use, or the cost of utilizing them was too high—significantly exceeding Jiang Qingluan’s worth.
On his way there, Yang Xiao managed to gather some information about the Yi Sect. It’s a major power in the country, and a vanguard resisting the Japan Ghost Sect; the two are bitter rivals.
During the chaotic mass battle decades ago, the Yi Sect, supported by numerous domestic powers, clashed with the Ghost Sect along coastal regions and sent skilled members overseas to assassinate high-ranking Ghost Sect figures, shaking its foundations.
Though this battle led to severe casualties, it also earned a reputation, securing its status in the martial arts world.
Jiang Qingluan held a distinctive role within the Yi Sect as a young priest, but the rank of young priest in the Yi Sect was far less prestigious compared to Bo Yetong, a top figure Yang Xiao eliminated from Yin Temple Gu Sect.
Within the Gu Sect, Bo Yetong was the sole young priest and the unequivocal future heir, whereas Jiang Qingluan was much less significant.
In the Yi Sect, there were several individuals with a position similar to Jiang Qingluan’s, the exact number a highly classified secret of the sect, but based on intelligence from the Patrol Defense Office, there were at least seven or eight.
These were individuals raised from childhood, absolutely loyal to the Yi Sect, selected from among countless children with exceptional talents.
Take Jiang Qingluan, for example: he is about the same age as Yang Xiao, yet his strength is remarkable. Although currently suffering from spiritual power damage, possessing the Ghost Lantern and Human Bone Staff magic artifacts allowed Yang Xiao to roughly assess Jiang Qingluan’s level of spiritual power.
In terms of spiritual power strength, it was similar to his own, possibly even slightly stronger, situated between the middle and lower levels of Ghost Level.
Just considering age alone, he was quite exceptional, given how rare individuals with top-level talents like the Deputy Sect Master and Sect Master of Yu Yuan Sect are.
These young priests were all potential future successors to the Yi Sect Hierarch position; even if slightly less capable, they could certainly attain an elder level position in the future.
Moreover, the Yi Sect placed great importance on these future mainstays, assigning each one a suitable mentor who ranked among the top experts in the sect.
Undoubtedly, Jiang Qingluan’s mentor was none other than the Elder Shao Changyin Ji outside.
Though Elder Shao Changyin Ji concealed it well, the keen-eyed Yang Xiao picked up on the flaw; this woman was insincere. Yang Xiao was certain that even if he didn’t save anyone, she would request another mysterious figure to save this unlucky disciple.
The reason she hadn’t spoken before was to negotiate with Yang Xiao—in other words, to discuss price, spending less for greater results.
However, this deal was mutually beneficial; Yang Xiao found a way to save Director Nolan, which was more important than anything—it wouldn’t matter if there were more unfortunate souls to save.
Moreover, Jiang Qingluan was somewhat of a friend; during the mission, his final kick helped send Yang Xiao out of the Nightmare World, indirectly aiding him.
These thoughts flashed through his mind in reality in just a brief moment; before the treatment officially began, Yang Xiao had some preparatory work to do.
Though the Yi Sect promised not to eavesdrop, and there weren’t surveillance devices in the room, caution was still wise given it was within the sect’s domain.
Mindful of Director Nolan’s instructions, Yang Xiao first ensured the door was locked, then took out the Ghost Lantern to explore nearby, and upon assurance, switched to the Soul-Capturing Mirror to inspect the corresponding Mirror World.
Finally, he left the room via the Mirror World and took a stroll nearby.
The Yi Sect indeed kept their promise; they had left the vicinity, and the nearest person to Yang Xiao’s room was over 20 meters away.
There was a communicator behind the door that Yang Xiao could use to immediately call the Yi Sect members for help if necessary, along with a cabinet of medical equipment for emergencies—their thoroughness was evident.
Upon confirmation, Yang Xiao prepared to act, his gaze sweeping over the three Japanese Apostles tied like dumplings, sharp as a blade threatening to dismember these fellows.
At this moment, the three had their hoods removed: one elderly man and two middle-aged ones. Except for the elder who dared to stare back at Yang Xiao, the other two deliberately avoided his gaze.
"Dare to look directly at me? Then it’s you!" Yang Xiao dragged the old Apostle out.
To prevent the other’s fragmented Japanese from disturbing him, Yang Xiao subsequently gagged the elder again and left him by the bedside as a backup.
