Tree King: What? I've become the Abundant Pharmacist?

Chapter 269 Surprise Attack

"Ugh......"

Upon hearing Yunqijun's words, Sanyueqi and Xing let out a silent lament.

They knew that the Cloud Cavalry had been transformed into demonic beings.

"Not only are there monsters created by the 'Secret Recipe of the Medicine King,' but also my comrades..."

"The people of the Immortal Ship are most averse to revealing their 'Demonic Body' to others, because that means abandoning humanity, losing to the 'evil' buried within their immortal bloodline... and also violating the Emperor's Bow's admonition."

"The actions of the 'Secret Teachings of the Medicine King' are the most despicable acts that every member of the Alliance abhors!"

"I swear to the Emperor Bow that I will avenge my comrades." The Cloud Cavalryman raised his Guan Dao and swore an oath to the sky, hoping that the Emperor Bow Master could hear his vow.

At that moment, the sound of the retreat signal rang out in the camp.

The Yunqi Army immediately turned around and stood at attention.

The sound of the retreat signaled the return of the Grand Diviner to camp.

March 7th and Xingye also noticed that in the distance, Fu Xuan was leading the Cloud Cavalry into the camp.

"Lord Diviner, you're back!"

Fu Xuan nodded slightly at Yun Qijun, then passed by him and focused his gaze on Xing and San Yueqi.

"I apologize for keeping you waiting, everyone. I have uncovered the mystery of the 'Secret Transmission of the Medicine King'."

"We've been waiting for so long," Xing pouted and complained.

"Hmph, I was just being polite. According to the divination, you haven't been here for long."

Fu Xuan crossed her arms and pouted her lips as well.

Walter came to the front of the group.

"When the battle went against him, the Grand Diviner took the lead and personally scouted the enemy's situation, which was admirable."

"Huh~, Uncle Yang really knows how to say nice things," March 7th said quietly.

"Ahem, well... well, it's nothing! In matters of divination, the diviner must be present to obtain firsthand information in order to get as close to the correct result as possible..."

Fu Xuan felt a little embarrassed after being suddenly mentioned by Walter Yang.

But after a while, she came to her senses and realized that something was wrong.

"Wait...who said the battle is going badly? The 'Secret Manual of the Medicine King' has been plotting for a long time and their methods are superb, but our army has not shown any signs of being at a disadvantage, and we even have the roster in hand. How can you say the battle is going badly?"

"Ahem, it seems the divination mastered his methods, easily subduing the enemy. Truly admirable," Walter Yang continued without changing his expression.

"I..." Fu Xuan suddenly fell silent.

“I understand, this is called leaving room for maneuver in your words.” March 7th’s eyes gleamed with gold.

"No, it's just that Uncle Yang is shameless." Xing revealed his dead fish eyes.

"Ahem, let's talk about what happens next," Walter Young coughed a few times.

"The diviner told us to wait here, which means he probably needs our help."

"Hmm, I reckon they want us to go into battle next?" Xing looked at Fu Xuan with sharp eyes.

"You're quite clever," Fu Xuan said with a smile.

March 7th sighed helplessly: "Look, after spending so much time with the diviner, we've all picked up the habit of being able to predict the future."

"Precognition?" Xing and Walter Yang glanced at March 7 at the same time.

It seems you're the biggest prophet of the whole event, aren't you?

"Let's guess what you're planning to do this time? You're not going to have us lead the charge... charging alongside the Cloud Cavalry, are you?" March 7th took a step back in fright.

"No way! I can't handle big scenes!"

Fu Xuan coughed lightly, "Who said you guys were going to the battlefield...?"

March 7th was somewhat surprised, "N-nothing?"

"Jingyuan instructed that you are all extraordinary troops who have arrived by chance, truly embodying the word 'extraordinary.' The Cloud Cavalry's fierce attack just now was a show of force to the enemy; the time to unleash your extraordinary power is now."

"Strange? I get it, they want us to be suicide trucks!"

"W-what truck? And it self-destructed?" Fu Xuan was somewhat bewildered.

"It's alright, it's alright. Just make her twist her neck to the right, and she'll have a brain fart," March 7 said helplessly.

Although Fu Xuan did not understand, he expressed his respect.

"Gentlemen, please follow me."

"Oh, my benefactors, wait for me!" Tingyun quickly ran to their side, her big tail wagging.

"Tingyun? Where have you been? Weren't you supposed to escort the general's distinguished guests?"

"Oh dear, I'm sorry, Lord Diviner. I saw that we had arrived at the military camp, so I went to find some food. Otherwise, my stomach would be growling and my legs would be weak from walking all this way. This won't do," Tingyun explained.

"Alright, but don't let it happen again." Fu Xuan didn't pursue the matter further.

The group followed Fu Xuan back into the great formation.

"This formation was already complete and should have been invincible, but the Medicine King's secret technique summoned strange and monstrous creatures that used demonic arts to disturb the minds of the Cloud Cavalry, preventing them from advancing," Fu Xuan explained.

"So, we're supposed to go and get rid of those monstrous creatures?" March 7th asked.

“Not bad.” Fu Xuan nodded.

"After receiving the 'Jianmu' (a type of ancient Chinese tree), the Danding Division became the most important department on the Luofu Immortal Ship."

"After all, it was they who transformed all the Immortal Ship people into immortal beings... and it was they who researched and developed all sorts of incredible technologies from the 'Jianmu' (a type of ancient Chinese tree)."

"But in the end, the alchemists were still not satisfied and began to take pleasure in manipulating life. Their research on the 'Jianmu' was like drinking poison to quench thirst... the deeper they went, the more they craved it."

"The morning bell awakens one from a dream within a dream, amidst the gathering and dispersing of mist and clouds, beyond the physical body... Everyone, can you see over there?"

Fu Xuan pointed to the alchemy furnace in the distance.

Giant alchemy furnaces stood in the distance, like small mountains, with steam rising from them.

"What a huge alchemy furnace! It's still smoking." Tingyun's face showed an expression of amazement.

Fu Xuan continued to explain, "This is where alchemists expounded the Dao of Immortality in ancient times."

"They built an alchemical furnace here, drawing upon the power of the 'Jianmu' tree to turn their fantastical ideas into reality. Because the furnace was constantly shrouded in smoke, it was named 'Yunxia Zifu' (Cloud and Mist Purple Palace)."

"Although the name is elegant, it is a dead end in military strategy."

"As long as the alchemy furnace remains burning and the clouds and mist swirl around it, we will be unable to get any closer."

"So, this is why the Cloud Cavalry lost control and became possessed by demons?" Walter Yang asked seriously.

Fu Xuan nodded. "Exactly."

"The 'Secret Recipe of the Medicine King' has mixed with pills that induce demonic possession into the mist that permeates the entire cave."

"Unless they can march while holding their breath, the Cloud Cavalry will collapse without a fight."

"Because no one knows when their comrades will fall into demonic possession, what could be better at undermining the morale of an army than suspicion?" Fu Xuan said helplessly.

“Not bad.” Walter Young nodded solemnly.

"The Cloud Cavalry's first strong attack was just a cover. The Grand Diviner used the main force of the Cloud Cavalry to attract the enemy's attention, while we went to extinguish the alchemy furnace and stop the smoke."

"The fact that the 'Secret Transmission of the Medicine King' has abandoned a century of hiding and chosen to reveal itself now shows that he is confident of victory; however, no matter how well prepared, he is ultimately coming for the Cloud Cavalry." Fu Xuan's tone was full of solemnity.

"Although we received the list in advance, it was not complete. Some people were not on the list, which was something we did not expect."

"So, now it's up to you all." Fu Xuan turned his gaze to the train crew.

"The 'Secret Teachings of the Medicine King' are completely unaware of your abilities and existence, and are utterly unable to defend against them."

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