"Miss Fengchun, these people have lost their cultivation. With their abilities, it's as difficult as reaching the heavens to find clues about that person. Aren't you afraid they'll escape?"
After they left, a subordinate asked Zao Ri Fengchun.
"What do you know? My asking them to investigate that person's whereabouts was just an excuse. After they leave me, they will definitely seek help from their founding ancestor."
"The Evil Sorcerers are merely in a cooperative employment relationship with us. If we were to personally invite their founding ancestor, it would cost at least hundreds of millions, and they might not even agree to come."
"By letting them go and find their founding ancestor themselves, the ancestor will surely return to avenge them. At that time, without lifting a finger, we can take that expert's life," Zao Ri Fengchun sneered.
"So Miss Fengchun's plan is this! Truly remarkable!"
The subordinate suddenly understood, his heart filled with genuine admiration for Zao Ri Fengchun's brilliance.
Zao Ri Fengchun gave a sly smile and then added, "Right, go find Mr. Li for me and ask him to come see me. I have something to discuss with him."
"Understood, Miss Fengchun. I'll go find Mr. Li right away."
The subordinate agreed and left the antique building.
Meanwhile, Li Yang had already returned to Dengfeng Temple.
When he returned, Dengfeng Temple was in ruins. The few Evil Sorcerers who had attacked were extremely ruthless, killing four or five people in the blink of an eye.
Now, seven or eight eminent monks were also injured.
Several seniors who were of the same lineage as the abbot had also sustained severe injuries and were sitting on the ground recuperating.
"Li Yang, you're back."
Long Lingling looked at the tragic scene before her, her heart filled with sorrow and worry for Li Yang's safety. As she turned, she suddenly saw him returning and rushed towards him, asking with concern, "Li Yang, are you alright? Are you injured?"
"Don't worry, I've already crippled those people. I'm fine."
Li Yang replied with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the injured monks in the distance. He frowned and said, "These people are truly insidious and despicable. I can't believe they would slaughter people in the temple for a treasure map."
"Yes, they are heartless. It's a pity we couldn't save them," Long Lingling sighed.
"Accompany me to find the abbot. I have something to inquire about," Li Yang said seriously. He scanned the crowd and finally spotted the abbot by the sacrificial altar, chanting scriptures to guide the souls of the deceased.
He led Long Lingling into the temple and first approached the eminent monks, inquiring about their injuries.
Li Yang personally intervened, using his internal energy to treat the few of them.
In a short while, they felt their bodies filled with energy, and their injuries had largely healed.
One eminent monk looked at Li Yang in surprise and asked, "Young man, your medical skills are truly extraordinary. What is your name?"
"My name is Li Yang. I'm only slightly skilled in medicine. You should recuperate on your own. Within ten minutes, your bodies will basically recover."
After speaking, Li Yang instructed Long Lingling to look after them and report any unexpected situations to him.
He then personally walked up to the abbot, patted his shoulder, and said, "Master, I'm back. I've shaken off those people, and they won't be returning anytime soon."
"Young man, were you discovered or injured by them?"
The abbot heard Li Yang's voice, slowly turned his head, and carefully examined his body before asking.
"I'm fine, but I can't guarantee that after they left, they won't return. Their objective today was not achieved, so they will surely send more people to complete it," Li Yang said gravely.
"Alas!"
The abbot couldn't help but sigh deeply. He looked back at the fallen disciples and shook his head, saying, "Those wicked thieves have committed all sorts of evil deeds; they will surely go to hell. If they dare to come again, I will fight them to the death."
"But can you fight them?"
Li Yang looked at him seriously and said, "Everyone here today died because of the treasure map. If they come again, the situation will be the same as today."
"Master Abbot, besides accompanying them to their deaths, all you can do is offer prayers for them here. But even with your prayers, how can you bring back their lives?" Li Yang asked earnestly.
"Benefactor, how I wish I could bring them back to life, but I cannot. All I can do is offer prayers for their departed souls and help them reincarnate soon," the abbot said deeply and sadly.
"That's right, you indeed cannot save them, but you can protect the others who are still alive. Abbot, if you don't want them to return, the best way is to cooperate with me. I will help you thoroughly drive away those people from Sakura Country."
"Benefactor, do you speak the truth?"
The abbot found Li Yang's words very reasonable. If they came again, it was likely that others would suffer disaster, and no one would be spared.
Li Yang nodded solemnly and said, "Absolutely the truth. However, Master needs to sacrifice something. Do you remember what I told you earlier?"
"You want to know the secrets of our Dengfeng Temple?"
The abbot frowned. He was very hesitant about this matter. According to the temple rules, secrets absolutely could not be revealed to outsiders.
But now Dengfeng Temple was facing immense danger, and perhaps only the benefactor before him could save it.
"Senior Brother, there's no need to hesitate. This young man is the benefactor of our Dengfeng Temple, perhaps sent by Buddha to save us. As long as we can preserve Dengfeng Temple, what does a mere secret matter?"
"Yes, Senior Brother. If it weren't for this young benefactor saving us, the injuries we sustained might not have allowed us to live much longer. If we all die, what use is keeping the secret?"
Several eminent monks stood up from the ground at this moment and walked towards the altar, speaking up for Li Yang.
The abbot saw that their injuries had mostly recovered and showed a hint of relief on his face. He turned to Li Yang and said, "Young benefactor, I didn't expect you to be not only skilled in martial arts but also so accomplished in medicine. I thank you here."
"Master, you are too kind. Saving people is just a small gesture, not worth mentioning," Li Yang replied humbly.
"Young benefactor, my junior brothers just now spoke wisely. If we can't even save our lives, there's no point in guarding those secrets. Since my junior brothers have all agreed for me to tell you the secret, I will no longer hold back."
The abbot looked at Li Yang seriously and said, "However, you must keep our Dengfeng Temple's secret for us and absolutely not impart it to outsiders."
"Please rest assured, Master. I will keep the secret buried deep within me," Li Yang agreed with a nod.
"That is excellent. Young benefactor, please follow me."
After speaking, the abbot pointed to a side hall and asked Li Yang to accompany him.