Chapter 1011: Chapter 622: Trouble
Liu Hun’s prowess left everyone in shock; no one expected him to leave so calmly, not even caring about reclaiming his identity as a member of the Ghost Doctor Clan.
Although for years, the people of the Ghost Doctor Clan were not allowed to leave, everyone in the clan took pride in their identity. After all, once they emerged, anyone would become the target of many forces vying for them.
“Now I understand why my senior brother would take on such a disciple; his temperament is exactly the same as my senior brother’s. But I do like this kind of pride,” the gray-robed elder remarked with a slight smile as he watched Liu Hun’s figure gradually disappear into the distance, feeling somewhat gratified.
Liu Hun’s performance today also somewhat exceeded his expectations. Initially, when he told Liu Hun to participate in this competition, he did not have high hopes, as Liu Hun had been away for years and naturally did not have access to the many rare herbs needed for alchemy.
But this time, Liu Hun surpassed everyone’s expectations by directly crafting such a high-grade elixir, and many participants had not even finished their own elixirs. This compelled the Clan Leader to declare Liu Hun the winner of the first prize without any reservations.
Such an event had not occurred in the Ghost Doctor Clan for over a hundred years.
“Third Elder, go and make preparations. In a few days, we will announce the emergence of the Ghost Doctor Clan.” At this moment, the Clan Leader calmly instructed the gray-robed elder.
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned once again. No one had expected that the Ghost Doctor Clan, hidden for so many years, would suddenly choose to re-emerge because of Liu Hun’s appearance.
This indeed was quite astonishing. However, at this moment, many of the younger generation within the clan felt a sense of gratitude deep inside, acknowledging that without Liu Hun, they would not know how much longer they would have to wait.
Of the younger generation, how many would willingly choose to stay in this ghostly place for a lifetime? If given the chance, who among them wouldn’t want to leave?
“Clan Leader, this matter is of great importance and shouldn’t be decided hastily!” a concerned elder beside the Clan Leader said.
“Our Ghost Doctor Clan has been hidden long enough. In recent years, we’ve kept a low profile, which is sufficient. Since we must eventually emerge, now is as good a time as any,” the Clan Leader shook his head and stated firmly.
The gray-robed elder took a deep look at the Clan Leader, a hint of surprise passing through his eyes, and then nodded seriously with a touch of earnestness toward the Clan Leader.
Over the years, because of the old man’s issues, he had always harbored resentment towards the Clan Leader. But now, he realized he might have been wrong.
No matter what happened before, at least now the Clan Leader did not hold Liu Hun’s identity against him.
“Third Elder, I know what you’re thinking. Over the years, you’ve always resented my actions back then. But the situation was not as simple as you think. If I hadn’t done what I did, no one in the City of Death would be satisfied. Our Ghost Doctor Clan doesn’t have many people, so offending everyone would make it difficult for us to survive. Perhaps for my senior brother, it was also a good thing; otherwise, staying in the clan, his heart would have always been tormented,” the Clan Leader took a deep breath, gently closed his eyes, and his face carried a trace of bitterness.
Before the gray-robed elder could speak, the Clan Leader continued: “Of course, there was some selfishness on my part, I admit. But given the situation at the time, it was the best choice for everyone involved.”
After speaking, the Clan Leader slowly turned and left. Watching the Clan Leader’s departing figure, the gray-robed elder was momentarily stunned.
He never imagined that throughout these years, the Clan Leader had concealed such a complex relationship within.
After Liu Hun and the old ghost left together, the old ghost couldn’t help but look at Liu Hun with some curiosity and asked, “Boss, why did it take you so long to burn a stick of incense earlier? Did those old folks give you a hard time?”
“No, let’s go. If nothing unexpected happens, we probably won’t be coming back to this place anymore,” Liu Hun shook his head, not revealing to the old ghost what had happened earlier.
“Are we just going to abandon our connection with the Ghost Doctor Clan? If we had their help now, our next steps might not be so dangerous,” the old ghost expressed his concern.
“Old ghost, I don’t know what your worldview is, but since childhood, the old man taught me that a person must have dignity and backbone. Otherwise, how are we different from stray dogs? Since we’re not welcome in the Ghost Doctor Clan, why should I beg for others’ help? Even if I did, they probably wouldn’t appreciate it and would look down on me. I don’t want to disgrace the old man,” Liu Hun stopped in his tracks and answered very seriously to the old ghost.
The old ghost had never seen Liu Hun so serious. But at this moment, after hearing Liu Hun’s words, the old ghost felt a slight stir in his heart, nodded, and remained silent. No one knew what he was thinking.
“So where are we going now?” the old ghost couldn’t help but ask Liu Hun again as they left the territory of the Ghost Doctor Clan.
“To the Dragon Sect.” As soon as Liu Hun spoke, Wen Xiaodao and Miao Yu drove towards them from the front.
“Liu Hun, you’re finally back,” Wen Xiaodao and Miao Yu sighed with relief as they got out of the car, speaking with a sense of relief.
Looking at the slightly unpleasant expressions on their faces, Liu Hun frowned slightly, then directly asked the two, “What’s wrong? Did something happen at the Dragon Sect?”
“It’s more than just something happening. If this matter is not handled well, I’m afraid our entire Dragon Sect could be forcibly disbanded. This situation is somewhat complex to explain, but to put it simply, our Dragon Sect interfered with a certain family’s business during a recent mission. Coincidentally, this family has deep ties with influential people above, so now not only the family but even those influential people are pressuring us to resolve the issue. If we don’t, we’ll probably…” At this point, Miao Yu’s charming face showed a hint of helplessness and bitterness.
“The leader has been constantly negotiating with those above, and during this time, the Dragon Sect already has many tasks to handle, so the leader is exhausted. If we don’t resolve this matter promptly, the leader might truly be unable to withstand the pressure anymore. After all, over the years, our Dragon Sect has been overly arrogant, which has caused dissatisfaction among many people above.” Wen Xiaodao explained to Liu Hun, also showing a trace of helplessness.
Liu Hun hadn’t expected that the seemingly cold Long Bing’er had been single-handedly supporting such a large Dragon Sect. Despite the apparent glamour of such a position, the hidden costs are unknown.
“Let’s go. Let’s find out which family dares to trouble the Dragon Sect leader!” Liu Hun took a deep breath, a glint of cold light in his eyes.
Having just left the Ghost Doctor Clan, Liu Hun was in an extremely bad mood, and now he could vent some of it because of this family.
No matter what, Long Bing’er had always treated him well, especially with the relationship involving Dragon Lao, Liu Hun definitely would not stand by and do nothing.
Seeing Liu Hun agree to take action, Wen Xiaodao and Miao Yu exchanged a glance, joy arising in their eyes.
Although they were uncertain of Liu Hun’s capabilities, Long Bing’er had told them that if Liu Hun intervened, there might still be a ray of hope. But if he didn’t, the Dragon Sect would likely face unprecedented pressure.
After getting in the car, Wen Xiaodao drove, while Miao Yu sat in the back seat, leaving the front passenger seat for Liu Hun, to which Liu Hun had no objections.
During the journey, Liu Hun learned that the current threat to the Dragon Sect came from a medium-sized family in the City of Death, which, while not comparable to the Dong Family or the Mu Family, still held considerable power.
The most critical aspect is their significant connection with influential people above, which poses the greatest challenge.
Furthermore, the details of the event are quite straightforward. The Dragon Sect had been executing a mission and suspected the family of harboring criminals. They requested an investigation, but the family refused. Coercing the issue led to the accidental injury of the family’s eldest son, and the target wasn’t found, which left the Dragon Sect in a troublesome situation.
“What task were you executing previously?” Liu Hun asked in a deep voice after listening to Miao Yu’s account.
“A major drug lord, who himself is quite formidable. We’ve been tracking this guy for years, and now that we’ve finally caught him, we naturally don’t want to let him slip. Unfortunately, he managed to escape in the end, but this matter definitely has connections with the Wang Family!” Wen Xiaodao said confidently.
“I understand. Since you’re so certain, I will ensure they hand over this person in the end.” Liu Hun said and then gently closed his eyes, contemplating the situation.
Although the Wang Family is not considered a major family in the City of Death, now he has no relation with the Ghost Doctor Clan. Should the Mu Family learn of this, they might not treat him as they did before.
Without the support of the Mu Family, Liu Hun would find it challenging to accomplish anything in the City of Death.
Though he has the Ghost King Order, Liu Hun knows it’s like a double-edged sword; used well, it could be extremely beneficial, but misused, it could lead to disastrous consequences.
Liu Hun’s strength has certainly been improving rapidly, but he has yet to reach a realm where he can be unmatched. Sometimes, when it’s necessary to keep a low profile, Liu Hun must do so.
However, Liu Hun understood that with the Dragon Sect’s current situation, remaining low-key wasn’t viable.
“Old Ghost, what do you think is the best way to handle this situation?” After a while, Liu Hun slowly opened his eyes, looking at Old Ghost curiously.
“If we don’t leverage our connections with the Mu Family, it might be difficult to single-handedly confront the Wang Family. I know a thing or two about the Wang Family’s situation, so…” Old Ghost said hesitantly to Liu Hun.
Following Liu Hun during this period has allowed Old Ghost to gradually understand Liu Hun’s temperament and current circumstances.
Liu Hun previously left the Ghost Doctor Clan without speaking, clearly abandoning them. Now, without support from the Mu Family, in Old Ghost’s view, they are certainly incapable of opposing the Mu Family.
Though the Dragon Sect holds significant status domestically, ultimately they are merely a group of people from the secular world, incomparable to these secretive families.
“I’m not planning to use the Mu Family’s connections for this issue. Although it seems at first glance that I still have good relations with the Mu Family, you understand the reasons behind it best. Moreover, since it involves the Dragon Sect, as a member of the Dragon Sect, I must shoulder this responsibility.” Liu Hun rested his head lightly on the headrest, his voice indifferent yet filled with determination and indisputability.