Two days later, the physician sent by the Featherfall Immortal Palace arrived.
Her name was Gu Lan, an honored physician. Not only had she reached the Half-Step Dao Foundation realm, but she was also the most renowned physician in the Eastern Region and even the entire continent. Legend had it that she was a living immortal physician who could heal anyone with even a single breath left.
On Qingyun Peak.
Gu Lan, clad in robes as white as snow, truly looked like an immortal.
After carefully examining Chen Lingxin, her delicate eyebrows quickly furrowed into a deep frown. A physician's expression of concern was always terrifying, let alone that of this living immortal physician.
Lin Xueyan and the others waiting nearby were extremely nervous, especially Chen Lingyi, who felt she was about to suffocate from anxiety.
After a long while, Gu Lan released Chen Lingxin and slowly opened her eyes.
"Senior Gu! How is it? Is there a way to resolve the poison my sister is afflicted with?"
As soon as the examination ended, Chen Lingyi eagerly blurted out her question.
Gu Lan pondered for a moment before finally looking up and saying,
"Your sister's condition is dire. The two toxins have already merged with her flesh and blood. Ordinary detoxification methods, and even elixirs, are powerless."
"How could this be..."
This news was like a bolt from the blue for Chen Lingyi, nearly causing her to faint on the spot.
If even this senior could do nothing, then no one in the world would likely be able to help, right?
Ye Yun, however, raised an eyebrow and looked at her, saying, "You just said ordinary methods are ineffective. Does that mean there are extraordinary methods?"
This remark instantly rekindled Chen Lingyi's hope, and she fixed her gaze on him.
At this, Gu Lan nodded directly and said, "Indeed, there is. However, the difficulty in achieving it is somewhat high, or rather, almost impossible."
"What a coincidence, this seat enjoys challenging the impossible!"
A sharp glint flashed in Ye Yun's eyes, and he immediately said, "Just tell me, what other methods are there!"
Hearing this, Gu Lan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, "Elder Ye is truly as confident as the rumors say."
"Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. If there is one method in this world that can cure her, it would be to absorb the legendary ancient divine object, the Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus!"
"Combined with some of my elixirs, there's a high probability of helping her detoxify."
Upon hearing the name, Ye Yun immediately frowned.
"You can't be joking, can you? This thing has been extinct since ancient times, hasn't it?"
The Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus was an ancient artifact, possessing the power to reshape the physical body and cleanse the marrow. Its immense efficacy had, according to records, driven many saints into a frenzy.
Such a divine object had become extinct thousands of years ago. How was he supposed to find it now?
Gu Lan, however, shook her head, "No, there is still one Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus remaining on the continent."
"There is? Where?"
Ye Yun's eyes narrowed. Gu Lan took a deep breath and replied.
"The Profound Nether Immortal Palace, their most treasured artifact."
As her words fell, an absolute silence descended upon Qingyun Peak.
Lin Xueyan and the other women exchanged bewildered glances. This answer was truly shocking, or perhaps, it should be called despair...
"The Profound Nether Immortal Palace..."
Ye Yun frowned and without further ado, directly asked.
"How much time is left, at most?"
Gu Lan pondered briefly before giving her answer.
"Normally speaking, she can only live for two more days. However, having the Snow Vermillion Bird would be somewhat better."
"If you freeze her with ice and snow power, it can slow down the speed at which the poison acts within her body, buying you close to a month's time."
"But this is the absolute limit. The longer it is delayed, the higher the danger to her. It's best to keep it within twenty days."
Although twenty or thirty days wasn't a lot, it was far better than just two days.
Ye Yun took a deep breath and said, "This seat understands. This Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus will be obtained within a month."
As he spoke, not only were Lin Xueyan and the others stunned, but Gu Lan's eyes also rippled with emotion.
"Elder Ye, do you know what you're saying? The Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus is the Profound Nether Immortal Palace's most treasured artifact. Even we major immortal palaces cannot obtain it, let alone you, Elder Ye. What do you plan to exchange with them?"
In fact, in her imagination, there was nothing that could be exchanged with the Profound Nether Immortal Palace for the Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus.
After all, at the level of a treasured artifact, it already held immense significance for the immortal palace itself.
Hearing this, a sharp glint appeared in Ye Yun's eyes.
"Who said this seat intends to exchange for the Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus?"
"Hmm? Then what do you mean..."
Ye Yun let out a cold laugh, "If we destroy the Profound Nether Immortal Palace, won't all their treasures belong to this seat?"
"..."
Gu Lan was speechless for a moment. This fellow made it sound as if it made perfect sense.
"Destroy an immortal palace... Elder Ye, you truly dare to think big..."
It was known that Elder Ye had an arrogant personality, and Gu Lan was now witnessing it firsthand.
To annihilate an immortal palace was something others wouldn't even dare to contemplate. Even their Featherfall Immortal Palace might not have the strength to achieve it.
Ye Yun chuckled, "What is there to not dare to think about? This seat has already killed their young palace lord. Since this seat isn't going to bother them, they will eventually come to bother this seat. It's all the same."
"From now on, either this seat will destroy the Profound Nether Immortal Palace, or be destroyed by them. We might as well advance the matter!"
There was some truth to his words. Gu Lan was silent for a long time before finally chuckling and saying,
"Very well. As long as Elder Ye can obtain the Nine-Revolving Sacred Lotus, I am confident I can help her detoxify. In fact, she herself will soar to unprecedented heights through this opportunity!"
After the conversation ended, Gu Lan departed. Ye Yun then summoned Lin Xueyan and the others, and with a serious expression, instructed them.
"Your master will be going into seclusion shortly to break through to higher realms. If all goes well, upon exiting seclusion, this seat will possess the power to suppress the Profound Nether Immortal Palace."
"Therefore, during this period, unless something of extreme importance occurs, do not let anyone disturb this seat!"
"You all must also take good care of yourselves. If the Profound Nether Immortal Palace or the Crouching Dragon Immortal Palace comes looking for trouble, obey the arrangements of the Sect Master and the Featherfall Immortal Palace, understood?"
This was one of the few times Lin Xueyan and the others had seen their master with such a serious demeanor, and they immediately nodded in agreement.
Lin Xueyan said with a determined expression, "Master, please rest assured. Your disciple will surely take good care of her fellow disciples!"
Ye Yun nodded, then looked at Xiao Xue.
"During this period, you are to protect them. Xueyan's words are my commands, understood?"
"Understood, Master."
Xiao Xue nodded directly, without any unnecessary words.
Finally, Ye Yun's gaze fell upon Chen Lingxin, and he said with a smile.
"Lingxin, for now, you should have a good sleep. Trust your master. When I awaken, I will have resolved everything."
"Yes! Disciple believes you!"
Chen Lingxin nodded, filled with immense confidence in Ye Yun.
Although their time together wasn't long, after hearing about her master's many past deeds these days, she had successfully developed an illusion that her master was truly an omnipotent being!
After giving all his instructions, Ye Yun had Xiao Xue freeze Chen Lingxin and placed her in the secret chamber beneath the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect to prevent any mishaps.
He then entered his cave dwelling, set up various defenses, and began his seclusion!