Jiang Yunfeng Is Poisoned

Jiang Chen was planning to return home when he suddenly saw a commotion ahead.

"Something terrible has happened! Our goods were robbed by the Bloodfire Mercenary Group. Many people were injured, and quite a few were killed." Just then, a panicked voice rang out.

Many members of the Jiang Family turned pale with shock when they heard this.

Many members of the Jiang Family had been escorting the goods. When Jiang Chen heard this, his expression also changed slightly. He remembered that his father, Jiang Yunfeng, had been responsible for transporting the goods as well.

Jiang Chen hurried forward, only to see many people being carried back. He also saw his father, Jiang Yunfeng, being carried back.

"Dad." Jiang Chen rushed forward, but Jiang Yunfeng was unconscious and showed not the slightest reaction.

If he had still been breathing, Jiang Chen would have thought he was dead.

"What happened to my dad?" Jiang Chen hurriedly asked the people nearby.

"The Seventh Elder fought the Bloodfire Mercenary Group to protect the goods, but our Jiang Family members were no match for them. The goods were taken by the Bloodfire Mercenary Group. Some people died, and the Seventh Elder was poisoned and is still unconscious," a Jiang Family guard said.

There had been more than thirty people in their group. Thirteen had died, while everyone else had suffered injuries of varying severity.

After taking the goods, the Bloodfire Mercenary Group had not wiped them out. They were worried that a counterattack would cause even greater losses for the mercenary group.

They had demanded that the Jiang Family hand over their valuables, promising not to make things difficult for them.

To save their lives, the other members of the Jiang Family handed over the goods, as well as the storage bags on their persons, keeping only their weapons.

The Bloodfire Mercenary Group had been after money in the first place. Now that they had obtained what they wanted, there was no need to fight the Jiang Family to the death.

"What?" Jiang Chen's expression changed drastically.

What would they do if something happened to Jiang Yunfeng?

Soon, everyone brought Jiang Yunfeng home, throwing the entire Jiang Family into turmoil.

The Jiang Family Patriarch, Jiang Tian, also learned that the goods had been robbed, and his expression changed drastically.

On top of that, Jiang Yunfeng had been poisoned and was in critical condition. This was a major event that shook the entire Jiang Family.

The Jiang Family would send a batch of goods to Yunluo City to sell, then purchase another batch to bring back to Qingyue Town for sale.

This time, the goods had been robbed by the Bloodfire Mercenary Group. They had done their best to avoid the group's sphere of influence, so they could only say that their luck had been poor.

"Master Wang, how is his condition?" Jiang Tian asked the Alchemist before him.

Master Wang was a Second-tier Alchemist and a fairly famous physician in Qingyue Town.

"Alas, this poison is extremely troublesome. I don't even know what kind of poison it is. My abilities are limited, and I can do nothing. You should prepare yourselves mentally." Master Wang sighed.

He was only a Second-tier Alchemist and could not identify this poison.

"How could this happen!" Jiang Tian staggered back several steps.

Jiang Yunfeng was his youngest son. Now that something had happened to him, Jiang Tian was deeply worried.

Jiang Chen's face also paled, followed by a surge of anger.

The Bloodfire Mercenary Group had truly infuriated Jiang Chen this time.

When Li Huirong heard Master Wang's words, she wept so hard she could barely speak.

After seeing Master Wang off, Jiang Tian did not know what to say either.

An air of sorrow spread through the room.

"No, I don't believe there's no one who can save my dad. I know who can save him." Jiang Chen suddenly remembered Elder Huo.

Jiang Yunfeng had just been injured, and Jiang Chen had been so worried that he had momentarily forgotten about Elder Huo.

Elder Huo had said before that he would teach Jiang Chen alchemy as long as Jiang Chen won first place in Qingyue Town's genius competition.

In Jiang Chen's eyes, Elder Huo's strength was unfathomable. He was definitely no ordinary person.

They had no other options now. Perhaps Elder Huo could save Jiang Yunfeng.

"Chen'er, who did you say could save your dad?" Jiang Tian asked, hope kindling in his heart.

"Elder Huo from the Martial Arts Pavilion," Jiang Chen said.

"What? Elder Huo?" Jiang Tian froze.

"Grandpa, do you know anything about Elder Huo?" Jiang Chen looked at Jiang Tian.

"To be honest, I don't know much about Elder Huo either. He came to the Jiang Family twenty years ago and has served as the Martial Arts Pavilion's elder ever since. He's extremely powerful, and he doesn't ask for payment—only a place to live. His strength is definitely above the Martial Grandmaster Realm. But as for whether he can cure poison, I don't know either," Jiang Tian said.

Elder Huo was stronger than him, so Jiang Tian did not dare offend him. Besides, Elder Huo had never shown any ill intent. He had stayed in the Martial Arts Pavilion all these years, and the Jiang Family had remained at peace.

Jiang Tian also rarely went to disturb Elder Huo.

Elder Huo had said that he would not interfere in the Jiang Family's affairs.

Jiang Tian did not know much about Elder Huo either.

"I'll go find him," Jiang Chen said.

"Chen'er, Elder Huo is incredibly powerful. I'm no match for him either. If you go to him just like this, what if..." Jiang Tian said with a bitter smile.

"Grandpa, we have no other choice now. I can't just stand by and watch something happen to my dad," Jiang Chen said.

With that, he rushed straight to the Martial Arts Pavilion.

Jiang Tian had no choice. Perhaps Elder Huo really did have a way.

He simply could not see through Elder Huo at all.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived at the Martial Arts Pavilion.

"Elder Huo, my dad was poisoned and is now unconscious. Senior, please make a move and save him." Jiang Chen came before Elder Huo and pleaded with him.

"Why should I?" Elder Huo said indifferently.

"As long as you can save my dad, you can name any condition," Jiang Chen said through clenched teeth.

"Your strength is too weak right now. However, you're an interesting boy. How about this? I can save your dad, but in return, you must promise me three things. Let me warn you: my conditions will be extremely harsh and may even place you in a situation of eternal damnation. Think carefully before you answer," Elder Huo said.

"I agree. Elder Huo, please save my dad." Jiang Chen agreed without hesitation.

"As long as Elder Huo saves my dad, I'm willing to agree to three things for him. If I break my word, then may I, Jiang Chen, be struck dead by five thunderbolts." Jiang Chen immediately swore the Heavenly Oath.

This was his way of showing his resolve.

The Heavenly Oath of this cultivation world was extraordinarily effective. Everyone who broke one met a gruesome end. From the moment they broke their word, everything would go wrong for them, and they would eventually die horribly, unable to live past twenty years.

That was why so many people took the Heavenly Oath extremely seriously.

"Very good. Then I'll make one move," Elder Huo said indifferently.

Elder Huo thought highly of Jiang Chen, so there was no harm in helping him once.

"Let's go. Lead the way." Elder Huo stood up.

"Yes, thank you, Elder Huo." Jiang Chen was overjoyed.

It seemed Elder Huo truly was no ordinary person.

Before long, Elder Huo arrived at Jiang Chen's home.

"Elder Huo." Jiang Tian was also startled. He had not expected Jiang Chen to actually bring Elder Huo here.

Elder Huo did not even necessarily give Jiang Tian face, yet Jiang Chen had somehow managed to invite him.

"Mm. Saving a life is the priority," Elder Huo said.

"You should all go outside first. I need to examine the patient's condition." Elder Huo waved them away.

He did not want anyone else to see some of his methods for saving people.

Thus, everyone left the room one after another.

Li Huirong waited outside with worry written all over her face.

"Mom, don't worry. Dad will definitely be fine." Jiang Chen comforted his mother.

"Mm." Li Huirong nodded slightly.

Half an hour later, the door opened.

"Elder Huo, how is my dad's condition?" Jiang Chen stepped forward and asked.