"Ah...!"

Ximen Guai and the other ten Elders' expressions changed drastically in an instant. Their blood seemed to boil, and their bodies felt a burning sensation, as if a small snake were gnawing at their flesh.

The excruciating pain caused Ximen Guai and the others to collapse to the ground, twisting their bodies, completely losing the demeanor of Earth Tier strongmen.

After a minute, Qin Yang's fingertips changed, and the pain within Ximen Guai and the others instantly alleviated.

"In the future, work diligently for me, and the Poison Spirit Talisman inside you will not affect you in any way. However, if you waver, the pain you just experienced will be ten, a hundred times worse."

Qin Yang glanced coldly at Ximen Guai and the others as he spoke.

"Yes, Young Master Qin."

Ximen Guai and the others exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. They did not want to endure the pain caused by the Poison Spirit Talisman again, let alone a pain that was ten or a hundred times worse, as it would certainly cost them their lives.

"Ximen Guai, your chronic illness must be quite painful for you."

Qin Yang suddenly looked at Ximen Guai, a playful smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"How do you know?!"

Ximen Guai's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Qin Yang. Although the senior elders present were aware, it was a matter of shame that few others in the clan knew about, let alone outsiders.

"Didn't you investigate my background? You should know about my medical skills."

Qin Yang said calmly.

The Ximen Clan wasn't weak, and merely wielding power wasn't enough to handle them; there had to be some benevolence so that Ximen Guai and the others would be willing to work wholeheartedly for him.

"You mean, no, you mean you can cure it?"

Ximen Guai's old face lit up instantly, his old eyes fixed on Qin Yang, his voice stammering several times.

When he was twenty-five, he once entered a Secret Realm, and after coming out, he was injured and had been unable to perform men's duties since then.

Despite seeking renowned healers, none could treat him. For forty years, he lived as a eunuch with no children, and the only daughter he had, Ximen Feng, was conceived by his older half-brother Ximen Qi, after which his reputation was sorely tarnished.

It was a deep and painful thorn in his heart, especially when he saw other elders enjoying family happiness while he remained alone; this agony was even worse than being unable to perform men's duties.

"There are very few illnesses I can't cure."

Qin Yang said indifferently.

"Great, Young Master Qin. If you can truly cure my illness, I will serve you wholeheartedly without complaint."

Ximen Guai exclaimed excitedly, tears glistening in his old eyes. No wonder Young Master Qin previously said his choice was wise; it didn't take long to see the result.

If someone else claimed they could cure his illness, Ximen Guai would not be so excited. He'd had hopes dashed before, but the circumstances with Qin Yang were different. He knew Daoist Skills, and the records noted Qin Yang's profound medical skills, so he had full confidence in him.

Ximen Guai was already sixty-five, but for an Ancient Martial Artist of his level, life was only halfway through. If he could cure his chronic illness, there was still a possibility of having children.

"The other elders, too, must strive to work diligently for me. If you do well, I'll help you break through cultivation limits, possibly even reaching the Celestial Tier; it won't be a problem."

Qin Yang looked at Elder of Blazing Fire and others. Giving a stick and then a carrot made them motivated; otherwise, mere suppression would not be effective.

"Reaching the Celestial Tier?"

The eyes of Elder of Blazing Fire and the others lit up immediately. The Ximen Clan hadn't produced a Celestial Tier expert for over a century; the gap between Celestial Tier and Earth Tier experts was like a chasm, nearly impossible for ordinary Ancient Martial Artists to cross. The most promising candidate, Ximen Qi, was already killed by Qin Yang.

"Please keep today's matters secret. The consequences of revealing my Daoist Skill abilities are known to you all."

Qin Yang warned Ximen Qi and the others.

"We wouldn't dare. We will certainly adhere to Young Master Qin's instructions."

Ximen Guai and the others hurriedly promised. They knew the consequences Qin Yang spoke of—suffering from the Poison Spirit Talisman's effects—and they didn't dare to risk their lives.

"Alright, Ximen Guai, stay behind; the rest may leave."

Qin Yang instructed.

"Yes, Young Master Qin."

Elder of Blazing Fire and others knew Qin Yang was going to treat Ximen Guai, so they all quickly left.

"Take off your shirt."

Qin Yang said to Ximen Guai.

Upon hearing this, Ximen Guai hurriedly nodded, removing his upper garments, revealing a hideous white scar on his abdomen.

"Indeed, it's cold poison, affecting the functions of the kidneys on both sides, and it has been accumulated for forty years, causing severe kidney damage."

Qin Yang pondered. It was fortunate that Ximen Guai was an Earth Tier expert with strong Inner Power, constantly suppressing the cold poison. If he were an ordinary person, his kidneys would have failed long ago.

"Young Master Qin, can this be cured? I was struck by an Ice Cold Scorpion in a Secret Realm."

Ximen Guai's old eyes showed a glimmer of hope as he looked at Qin Yang, fearing to hear a negative answer, considering how many times his hopes were dashed over the years.

"It won't be a problem, but you'll need the help of an Elixir. Go and get some paper and pen."

Qin Yang smiled slightly as he spoke.

"Yes, yes, I'll go right away."

Ximen Guai's old face showed a hint of joy, and he hurried off.

"Gather these herbs for me. I'll need them to refine the Flaming Sun Pill to cure the cold poison in your body."

Qin Yang wrote down a list of over a dozen herbs and handed it to Ximen Guai.

"Fire Scorpion Crystal Core, Flame Sun Crystal Grass, Red Crow Grass, Wenliang Jade Flower..."

Ximen Guai looked over the list of herbs.

"Young Master Qin, these herbs should all be available in the clan's pharmacy, but the Fire Scorpion Crystal Core..."

Ximen Guai looked troubled since only Demon Beasts with strength equivalent to at least Earth Tier warriors could produce a Crystal Core, and Fire Scorpion Demon Beasts were rare, making it difficult to find such a core.

"If you really can't find a Fire Scorpion Crystal Core, you can use another Demon Beast Crystal Core rich in Fire Attribute Energy, but the effect won't be as good."

Qin Yang furrowed his brow slightly as he spoke.

"By the way, Ximen Guai, your Ximen Clan has stood for centuries; surely there is a treasure vault?"

Qin Yang suddenly inquired. Having now subdued the Ximen Clan, it was timely to see if there were any resources he could use.

"Yes, if Young Master Qin hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten in my moment of confusion,"

Ximen Guai's eyes lit up as he nodded heavily. "The clan has a Treasure Vault. I entered it once when I was young. For these decades, it was controlled by my big brother. Perhaps it contains a Fire Scorpion Crystal Core."

"Hmm, alright, take me to look."

Qin Yang said.

"Yes, Young Master Qin."

Ximen Guai walked over to the ground beside Ximen Qi's corpse and searched around, finding a well-crafted key.

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