Lin Taichu also rushed into the mine tunnel. More than a dozen Variant Sect disciples were still putting up resistance inside, and the ground was packed with clay jars used to raise Gu Worms.
Lin Taichu directly scattered a handful of Blazing Fire Talismans. The clay jars ignited, and the Gu Worms inside crawled out one after another, only to be burned black by the flames. Seeing that all was lost, the remaining disciples dropped their weapons and surrendered.
The group searched the mine tunnel and found quite a few secret manuals on raising Gu Worms, along with medicinal herbs and several imprisoned villagers. They had all been captured by the Variant Sect to serve as hosts for Gu Worms. Lin Taichu had the villagers untied and gave them antidote powder.
Only after dealing with the mine tunnel did Lin Taichu finally let out a breath. The antidote's effects had just worn off, and his legs gave way beneath him as he sat on the ground.
"This isn't over yet. The Variant Sect's Great Elder hasn't been caught, and he must still be hiding other secrets."
No sooner had he spoken than a disciple reported from outside, "Sect Master, Physician Lin, the Variant Sect's Great Elder has arrived with his men! He says he's here to rescue the Second Elder!"
Everyone's expressions changed. They had only just dealt with the Gu Beast, and the Great Elder had already arrived. Could this have been planned all along? Lin Taichu rose to his feet and dusted himself off. "Perfect. Saves us the trouble of looking for him. This time, he won't be leaving alive."
The group walked out of the mine tunnel and saw the Great Elder standing not far away with over fifty disciples, all armed. When the Great Elder saw