Chen Jiuyang remained silent for a moment, then asked, "Uncle Ishikawa, what price must I pay to join the Divine Gathering?"
At this moment, his persona was that of an ordinary person with no martial arts cultivation, who had stumbled upon great fortune.
Ishikawa Hiroya looked at Chen Jiuyang and said, "That depends on what you, Lin Yuan, desire. When you join the Divine Gathering, what you gain and what you give are always equivalent."
Chen Jiuyang's face showed 'determination,' and he stated resolutely, "I want to avenge my parents!"
Lin Yuanmu's parents were merely doctors, yet they were murdered. The Divine Gathering didn't even provide the truth, forcing the original Lin Yuanmu into a life of debauchery to numb himself.
However, the situation was different now. 'Lin Yuanmu' had the capital in hand and could join the Divine Gathering to avenge his parents.
Ishikawa Hiroya's expression shifted slightly, then he said gravely, "Lin Yuan, your parents' deaths are connected to the Imperial family. The Divine Gathering can help you seek revenge."
"However, the agency rights for the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill that you possess are not enough."
Chen Jiuyang was inwardly delighted. This meant he could immediately connect with the higher-ups. This disguised identity was proving to be very useful.
He slowly bowed his head, adopting a somber demeanor, and said, "As long as I can avenge my parents, I am willing to do anything. I implore Uncle Ishikawa to show me the way."
"Your acquisition of the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill agency rights has surprised everyone in the Divine Gathering," Ishikawa Hiroya said. "Our Divine Gathering has a tense relationship with the Imperial family."
"In the ancient Dragon Country, there are many spiritual medicines that can cure all illnesses."
"Currently, the Prince is poisoned and unconscious. If our Divine Gathering can produce a divine medicine at this time that can awaken the Prince, the relationship between the Divine Gathering and the Imperial family will ease."
"Both the Divine Gathering and the Imperial family will owe you a great favor, and avenging your parents will no longer be a problem."
Chen Jiuyang's heart tightened, and his thoughts began to race.
From Ishikawa Hiroya's words, he could infer that the Eastern Ying Prince's coma was not the work of the Eastern Ying people. On the contrary, the Eastern Ying people suspected the Divine Gathering.
The reason the Divine Gathering sent Ishikawa Hiroya to contact Lin Yuanmu was not solely for the agency rights of the Pure Yang Qi Replenishing Pill. Their primary objective was to leverage Lin Yuanmu's connection with that influential figure in Hong Kong to obtain a pill that could awaken the Eastern Ying Prince.
Chen Jiuyang said solemnly, "Uncle Ishikawa, you say the Prince is poisoned and requires a Dragon Country pill for treatment?"
Ishikawa Hiroya nodded slowly, "Indeed."
"Several months ago, a decades-long scheme orchestrated by the Imperial Princess in the Dragon Country was exposed and thwarted, enraging the entire Dragon Country and straining diplomatic relations between the two nations. We are unable to go to the Dragon Country to purchase any good pills to save the Prince."
Chen Jiuyang's expression became enlightened, "So that's how it is."
This was the truth behind the Eastern Ying Imperial family's confinement of Lin Xianxing and Lin Yuexian.
The Eastern Ying Prince was poisoned, and they knew Lin Xianxing was not the perpetrator. However, to save the Eastern Ying Prince, Dragon Country's spiritual medicines were indispensable.
But due to the previous incident involving the Eastern Ying Princess in Suhang, they were completely unable to purchase spiritual medicines from the Dragon Country.
And at this time, he appeared, becoming one of the faint hopes.
Chen Jiuyang's heart rejoiced, but his expression remained calm. "Uncle Ishikawa, I have some knowledge of medicine. Even if I can find my Dragon Country friends to purchase a pill to save the Prince, I must first meet the Prince to ascertain his condition."
Lin Yuanmu wishes to see the Prince?
Ishikawa Hiroya immediately looked troubled and stood up, "Lin Yuan, this is not something I can decide. Please wait, I will make a call."
A few minutes later.
Ishikawa Hiroya's expression was grave, "Lin Yuan, the Great Lord has agreed to let you see the Prince."
Chen Jiuyang's expression flickered. Was the progress so smooth?
Had he miscalculated? Should he not have been so hasty?
The most anxious parties were the Eastern Ying Imperial family and the Divine Gathering.
Chen Jiuyang stroked his chin, pondering.
It seemed that Lin Xianxing and Lin Yuexian were not in as much danger as he had imagined, and they were also unaware of the overall situation.
However, the widespread search for Dragon Country people in Eastern Ying was likely just a show, intended to force the Dragon Country to yield and bestow upon them the spiritual medicines to awaken the Eastern Ying Prince?
If this were not the case, it would be inexplicable that even a minor figure like him could meet the Eastern Ying Prince. m..oΓg
After grasping the basic situation, Chen Jiuyang breathed a sigh of relief and was no longer in a hurry.
The Tokyo branch of the Apocalypse Legion had not figured out the situation and was being hunted everywhere by the Eastern Ying people. Like startled deer, they could only hastily retreat into hiding, not daring to gather intelligence for fear of exposing their identities.
Chen Jiuyang felt relaxed, but on the surface, he nodded solemnly at Ishikawa Hiroya, "Thank you, Uncle Ishikawa, for giving me this opportunity."
Learning Eastern Ying was not difficult. With the inheritance of the Medical Immortal, Chen Jiuyang possessed the ability to recall anything at a glance, and he learned everyday Eastern Ying conversation in a very short time.
Half an hour later, an Infiniti pulled up in the courtyard of Lin Yuan's house, picking up Chen Jiuyang and Ishikawa Hiroya.
Chen Jiuyang rode in the car to a luxuriously decorated courtyard.
Everywhere, inside and out, elite ninjas were on guard.
This was where the Eastern Ying Prince resided.
At the entrance stood an old man in a kimono, exuding an extraordinary aura and a powerful sharpness.
Although the Eastern Ying country was small, its martial arts strength was not weak, otherwise, it would have long since disappeared from the map.
Following the old man in the kimono into the courtyard where the Eastern Ying Prince resided, a middle-aged man in his forties lay on a bed, his breath weak, dressed in the opulent robes of the Eastern Ying Imperial family.
On either side of the bed stood rows of guards and servants.
"Lin Yuan-kun, time is short. Please diagnose the Prince," said the old man in the kimono.
"Yes, Great Lord," Chen Jiuyang, disguised as Lin Yuanmu, said respectfully. He then approached the Eastern Ying Prince and placed one hand on his pulse, probing with his divine sense.
"This is..." Chen Jiuyang's heart trembled. The Eastern Ying Prince's condition was somewhat similar to that of Prince Gong, showing signs of his divine soul being devoured.
If the divine soul was forcibly devoured, he would naturally fall into a coma. What kind of poisoning was this?
This kind of technique... he had only heard of it in connection with the Lotus Sect.
Could it be that the Lotus Sect was responsible for this?
What was the Lotus Sect trying to achieve?
Chen Jiuyang treated the Eastern Ying Prince briefly. In three days, the Eastern Ying Prince would be able to wake up. He feigned a thorough examination of the Eastern Ying Prince and then, with a 'joyful' expression, said, "I see."
Seeing the 'relaxed and joyful' expression on 'Lin Yuanmu,' the old man in the kimono narrowed his eyes. "How is it? Can it be treated?"
Chen Jiuyang stood up and cupped his fists in a salute. "Replying to Great Lord, the Prince has been poisoned with a colorless, odorless, and traceless potent poison."
The old man in the kimono showed a satisfied expression. "Come out with me for a moment."
He then called Chen Jiuyang to a secluded spot, stared at him with cold eyes, and asked, "Can you procure the spiritual medicine to cure the Prince?"
Chen Jiuyang, disguised as Lin Yuanmu, said respectfully, "Yes. I will call my business partner now, and he can deliver the pill in three days."
The old man in the kimono said, "If the Prince wakes up in three days, I will avenge you."
'Lin Yuanmu' was immediately overcome with emotion and gratitude. "Thank you, Great Lord!"