The tavern is a gathering place for various information. Soon, Gu Yao learned about Tian Dashao and the situations of two other families from others' mouths. After all, they had to pass through the town entrance when they returned, and in such a sensitive period, many eyes naturally paid attention to them.
The first to return to the town was the Tian family's team. Someone saw Tian Dashao riding on the back of a horn-scale horse. Compared to the other two teams, the Tian family's team had relatively light personnel losses.
"It seems Tian Dashao had good luck, coming back unscathed. The other two, especially the young master of the Lu family, had a rough time. He was brought back lying down, but to preserve his life is already quite fortunate compared to other cultivators who died in the ancestral tomb."
"Is that Lu Minbo, Lu Dashao of the Lu family? How did he get injured? He should have carried quite a few life-saving magical tools and talismans on him."
"I heard that Lu Dashao got stung by several golden ring bees. Although he promptly took detoxification pills, the poison was too strong and not completely expelled. If they don't rush back to find a way to detoxify, I wonder if the Gu family will be willing to help."
"As for Gu Dashao of the Gu family, he returned quite well, but I heard that the Gu family's team suffered heavy losses. I estimate quite a few people died in the ancestral tomb."
"I heard that many cultivators came to the Gu family, seeking a detoxification pill. I think the alchemists of the Gu family are quite busy. Even if the Gu family didn't gain much in the ancestral tomb, they can make a lot of money by selling pills." Someone said sarcastically.
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Deeper information couldn't be heard. Gu Yao and Chi Changye, after filling their stomachs, left the tavern. When they returned to the courtyard, they encountered Tian Feirong, who had several people guarding here. Tian Feirong's eyes lit up when he saw the two returning together, and he quickly ran to Gu Yao: "Gu Yao, help, it's up to you this time!"
Chi Changye guessed it was related to alchemy, not a good place to talk outside. He interrupted Tian Feirong: "Let's talk inside the courtyard."
"Okay, okay." Tian Feirong nodded quickly.
Leaving the guards outside, Tian Feirong followed the two into the courtyard and bowed to Gu Yao, saying, "Gu Yao, we're really relying on you this time. The elixirs you gave me before were a great help to our Tian family. Otherwise, we don't know how many people would have died this time. But now, what we lack the most is the detoxification pills. Gu Yao, can you refine them? I brought a lot of spirit herbs. You know, those idiots from the Gu family say they're too busy. Should we go beg them? Get ready to line up."
Tian Feirong looked at Gu Yao eagerly, hoping for an affirmative response. To obtain detoxification pills from the Gu family, they might have to drag people to their deaths first.
"I'll give it a try; it should be possible." Gu Yao hadn't practiced with spirit herbs before, but now that they were delivered to his doorstep, it shouldn't be a problem. However, he didn't say this directly to Tian Feirong.
Tian Feirong was excited and wanted to hug Gu Yao to express his gratitude, but Chi Changye stopped him. Gu Yao also didn't appreciate too much physical contact. He took the storage bag from Tian Feirong and turned to the room to start refining the pills.
Tian Feirong looked up to the sky and wiped away tears. Gu Yao is truly a good person.
Tian Feirong couldn't hold back his words. While Gu Yao was refining pills, he chattered away with Chi Changye in the courtyard. The details he shared were even more specific and detailed than what Chi Changye heard at the tavern. Additionally, Tian Feirong scolded both the Gu family and the Lu family, accusing them of conspiring against the Tian family. This collaboration almost trapped the Tian family, including his elder brother, in the ancestral tomb.
"How did Tian Dashao manage to leave safely?" Chi Changye asked curiously, not believing that the Tian family had no contingency plans. Knowing there was something fishy between those two families, they still rushed in without hesitation.
Tian Feirong's face lit up with excitement. He lowered his voice and said, "It was my aunt who came back. I just found out. Turns out, my aunt quietly advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage. After meeting up with my elder brother on the way to the ancestral tomb, she concealed her identity and blended into the team. Fortunately, with my aunt there, we could protect the Tian family. Those two families are despicable, and, you know, their Foundation Establishment ancestors secretly followed along."
Chi Changye gave Tian Feirong a cold glance. "Your Tian family's ancestor also joined the expedition, right?"
Otherwise, how could a newly established Foundation Establishment cultivator withstand the combined forces of two old Foundation Establishment cultivators? It was clear that it was impossible.
Tian Feirong chuckled nervously, scratched his head, and felt useless for not knowing these things earlier. "Going with Gu Yao might not have been a wise decision. Who knows if that scoundrel Gu Yan would have made a move against you? Also, that Lu Minbo is in trouble this time. Heard that when he was brought back, the poison had almost spread throughout his body. Don't know if they can completely cure him without leaving any sequelae."
Of course, what Gu Yao was refining was a mid-grade Ninth Tier pill. He had no intention of revealing himself prematurely, especially as a mere Fourth Layer Qi Refiner.