From the conversation between the two, they confirmed that this was indeed the temporary stronghold of that mysterious force. They were still researching the medicine, even planning to destroy the Tang Sect and form a soldier force.
"It seems their ambitions are not small." Tang Du Zi whispered to Lin Taichu, anger in his voice. "They actually want to use this strange medicine to control the entire Jianghu."
Lin Taichu nodded, his gaze icy. "We must quickly determine the location of their stronghold, find the medicine's formula and experimental data, and stop their plan. For now, we should first learn the number and strength of the people in the wooden house before deciding how to act."
The two remained concealed where they were, carefully observing the movements around the wooden house. They discovered that there were five people inside, all about as strong as the guards at the foot of the mountain. There were no experts stationed there.
The wooden house contained quite a few alchemy tools and harvested Qingming Grass, as well as several glass bottles filled with black medicine. They were clearly experimental products they had refined.
"Should we act now, capture them, and seize the medicine and experimental data?" Tang Du Zi asked softly.
Lin Taichu shook his head. "No. If we act now and make too much noise, we'll alert the guards at the foot of the mountain. There may also be people from other strongholds. We could end up surrounded."
"The best course of action now is to return and meet up with the team, have the elders send Disciples as reinforcements, and wipe out this temporary stronghold completely."
Tang Du Zi nodded in agreement. "All right, we'll do as you say. Let's return and regroup first. We must not alert them."
The two cautiously