Forbidden Palace Drug, Moon-Worshipping Incense Master

Shen Han immediately made a gesture for silence.

Afterward, he scouted the surroundings and, finding no one secretly monitoring them, said, "It's about the Returning Cloud Pill, isn't it?"

Feng Hao was startled: "Brother Shen, you already knew?"

Shen Han said slowly, "I could tell. You wanted to speak the moment Cao Lin took out the Returning Cloud Pill, but you held back. Tell me, what is wrong with that pill?"

"The Returning Cloud Pill is a forbidden item..."

Feng Hao gritted his teeth, saying each word clearly.

"What?"

This time, it was Shen Han's turn to be stunned.

Feng Hao hurriedly explained, "I once heard by chance that the Returning Cloud Pill is supplied exclusively to the imperial family; possession by commoners is prohibited.

Now, the Green Garment Gang actually has a Returning Cloud Pill, and a whole bottle at that.

There must be some deep secret behind this.

I even suspect that the Green Garment Gang specifically sent people to steal it from the palace."

"Stealing forbidden medicine is a capital offense!"

Shen Han's expression darkened.

Feng Hao nodded: "Exactly, it's truly outrageous. To save their leader's life, the Green Garment Gang was bold enough to commit theft in the imperial palace."

"Wait..."

Shen Han rested his chin in his hand, "The timing is off. Brother Feng Hao, think about it: Cao Ziping was injured only a few days ago. If they had tried to steal the medicine on short notice, there wouldn't have been enough time."

Feng Hao came to his senses: "What do you mean, Brother Shen?"

Shen Han said with certainty: "Without a doubt, they must have stolen that Returning Cloud Pill a long time ago!"

Feng Hao gasped in an instant.

If that were the case, the Green Garment Gang was truly daring, or perhaps they had a mole inside the palace?

"No wonder they didn't want to go to a medical hall for treatment."

Shen Han analyzed, "Firstly, the leader Cao Ziping's injuries are too severe to withstand the bumps of travel.

Secondly, it might be because of this forbidden Returning Cloud Pill; they were worried about being exposed."

Feng Hao asked: "What should we do now?"

Shen Han said sternly: "Stay put. Do not show any signs of abnormality. Our identities are merely physicians from the medical hall here to provide treatment. For at least three days, they cannot do anything to us, as Cao Ziping's injuries still require our care."

"I understand."

"Also, do not mention the Returning Cloud Pill."

"By the way, Brother Shen, who do you think could have wounded Cao Ziping so severely?"

Feng Hao raised a new question.

One must know that within the territory of Three Rivers County, there are three top powers: one hall and two gangs.

The Iron Fist Martial Hall controls the county seat, while the Green Garment Gang and the Black Dragon Gang hold their own outside the city.

The leaders of these three major forces are all at the Bone Refining realm, easily capable of stirring up storms in Three Rivers County. Who would have the ability to wound them?

As for the other four mid-tier sects—the Black Wind Stronghold, the Long Blade Sect, the Cloud Soaring Cave, and the Blood Transformation Temple—their strength does not match the top three. At least on the surface, it is impossible for a master capable of severely wounding Cao Ziping to exist within those four sects.

"What do you think?"

Shen Han asked in return.

Feng Hao said: "In my opinion, it is either Hall Master Hong of the Iron Fist Martial Hall or Gang Leader Du of the Black Dragon Gang, as they are both at the Bone Refining realm. Among them, the Black Dragon Gang is currently at war with the Green Garment Gang, so Gang Leader Du is the most likely candidate."

Shen Han, however, secretly pondered: Come to think of it, the mysterious Ning Xinxee is not an impossible candidate. Her maid, Yang Liu, easily killed Kong Xuan in an instant, which shows that Ning Xinxee's martial arts realm must be even higher.

"Brother Feng Hao, what kind of organization is the Moon Worship Cult?"

Shen Han suddenly remembered that Cao Lin had previously gone to meet a deputy incense master from some Moon Worship Cult.

Feng Hao shook his head: "I've never heard of it."

Shen Han frowned: "It seems that unlike the three major powers and four sects, this Moon Worship Cult is very mysterious. I suspect even Guard Zhan might not know about it."

"But Cao Lin values that deputy incense master highly, which shows that the Moon Worship Cult's influence is not low," Feng Hao added.

"Regardless, that has nothing to do with us."

Shen Han smiled, "We will heal Cao Ziping and let him go fight the Black Dragon Gang; that can be considered our contribution to the medical hall.

In three days, once you receive the one hundred taels of silver, go back to the county seat and buy a house."

"Many thanks, Brother Shen."

Feng Hao was instantly overcome with excitement; his long-held plan of buying a house was finally about to be realized.

"Sleep now, we still have to provide acupuncture treatment to Cao Ziping at the hour of the dragon tomorrow."

"Mm."

The two lay down separately.

Ding!

Just then, a faint sound cut through the air of the room and reached the ears of Shen Han.

If he had not already reached the Flesh Refining Realm, he would never have been able to perceive it.

It was a very small pebble; the pebble tore through the window paper and struck Feng Hao squarely in the chest.

"Brother Feng Hao!"

Shen Han immediately checked on Feng Hao.

Fortunately, he had only fainted and was not injured.

To be able to control his technique with such precision, it seems the other party's cultivation level is certainly not low... Shen Han had a measure of the situation in his heart.

Click!

The door was pushed open.

A man with disheveled hair strode in; his face was extremely gaunt, and his complexion was as white as a corpse's.

"Doctor Shen, sorry to disturb you."

"Who are you?"

In the darkness, Shen Han watched the visitor silently.

The man tossed his hair back: "Easy, I am Bai Wei, Vice Incense Master of the Moon Worship Cult."

Moon Worship Cult!

What a coincidence!

Shen Han remained calm: "I wonder what brings Vice Incense Master Bai here in the middle of the night?"

"I visited the Green Garment Gang today, and having nothing to do tonight, I just came to look around."

"If that is the case, why knock out my companion?"

"Hehe, because I have a little matter I would like to discuss with you, Doctor Shen."

As he spoke, Bai Wei closed the door behind him.

The room was pitch black, and a chill radiated from his entire body, his pale face appearing even more sinister and terrifying.

Shen Han could only say: "Please speak, Vice Incense Master Bai."

Bai Wei sat down with a thud and said with a mocking smile: "Then I won't stand on ceremony. May I ask, how is the injury of Gang Leader Cao Ziping exactly? Is he going to live or die?"

"He can live."

Shen Han replied indifferently; he saw no need to hide it.

Upon hearing this, Bai Wei said: "Oh? Can such a severe injury really be saved?"

"Could it be that you were the one who wounded Gang Leader Cao?"

Shen Han secretly gathered his strength.

Regardless of whether he was a match for the opponent, if the other party made a move, he would absolutely fight to the death.

"Hahahaha!" Bai Wei burst into laughter, "Doctor Shen is mistaken. With my cultivation level, I dare not cross swords with Cao Ziping."

"Then why does Vice Incense Master Bai ask this?"

"It is simple. I do not wish for Cao Ziping to pass away; a living Cao Ziping is better for our cult."

What exactly is the background of your Moon Worship Cult... Shen Han felt increasingly suspicious.

He only heard Bai Wei continue: "Doctor Shen, you have heard the story of the snipe and the clam, haven't you?

The Green Garment Gang and the Black Dragon Gang fighting to the death is the best current situation.

No wonder that fellow Cao Lin refuses to speak a word about whether Cao Ziping is dead or alive; it turns out they wanted to act in secret. But now that I know, Cao Ziping is alive!

This is excellent. Once those two gangs have fought until both sides are crippled, the Incense Master's grand plan will surely succeed!

Jiejiejiejie!"

After finishing his words, his figure vanished like a ghost into the night outside the door.

It was as if he had never been there at all.

Incense Master... Shen Han pondered to himself. It seems the martial arts world of Three Rivers County is surging with undercurrents, and danger lurks everywhere.

Become stronger, I must become even stronger!