The Capital's Dragon Doctor

Lin Feng handed the black brocade box to Murong Yi Yun. He had said what he did earlier precisely to let Murong Yi Yun know that he had now returned the favor.

While this pill wasn't an incredibly precious item to him, it was extremely rare in all of Huaxia.

The Gu Insect inside Murong Yi Yun had reached a critical stage. Without a special remedy, even with Lin Feng's recuperation regimen, it would likely take several years to recover.

This pill Lin Feng gave Murong Yi Yun was, without a doubt, meant to save his life. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so solemn about it.

Furthermore, Lin Feng wasn't worried about the pill falling into the wrong hands, as he knew its medicinal properties intimately.

The pill's effects were astonishing; it could not only strengthen a Martial Artist's body but also expel poisons and heal injuries.

The only drawback was that its effects were not very significant for powerhouses at the Grandmaster level.

However, Lin Feng had only refined this item to cure Murong Yi Yun's illness, not to raise his level of power.

Otherwise, Lin Feng would have simply refined a different kind of pill.

"Lin Xiaoyou, are you really willing to give me this pill?"

Murong Yi Yun's face lit up with excitement as he looked at the pitch-black pill.

He had originally assumed the pill was merely a thank-you gift from Lin Feng, never imagining he would be given such a treasure so readily.

This left Murong Yi Yun overwhelmed with both shock and joy.

"Since I gave you my word, I would never go back on it."

"That is simply my nature. Since the Patriarch has treated me with such sincerity, I will naturally not disappoint you."

Lin Feng said calmly, looking at the man who was overcome with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Murong Yi Yun's eyes immediately reddened. He slowly stood up and bowed deeply to Lin Feng.

Outsiders had no idea what Murong Yi Yun had endured over the years.

He was a Grandmaster Martial Artist, yet he had been poisoned and tormented by this Gu Insect to the point that he couldn't even execute a single complete Fist Technique.

Therefore, this pill from Lin Feng was of the utmost importance to him!

"Lin Xiaoyou, no matter who you are or where you come from, the gates of my Murong Clan will always be open to you."

"As long as I live, the Murong Family will forever be your staunchest ally!"

"Should you ever face a crisis, Lin Xiaoyou, the Murong Family will not hesitate to lend its aid!"

"Even if we must march into an abyss, as long as you need us, Lin Xiaoyou, the Murong Family will not back down!"

Murong Yi Yun declared to Lin Feng, his expression grave and his eyes filled with unshakeable resolve.

Lin Feng's eyes lit up at his words, and he immediately burst into hearty laughter.

"Haha! Then here's to our friendship!"

"Excellent. In that case, my life is in your hands."

"Then it is settled. For all our days, the Murong Clan will stand with you, Lin Xiaoyou, through thick and thin."

The two men clasped hands, as if sealing a sacred vow.

"By the way, Patriarch, there must be a traitor in your midst. I hope you can root out this person as soon as possible. Otherwise, they will remain a constant threat to the Murong Family."

Lin Feng's expression suddenly turned grave as he spoke seriously to Murong Yi Yun.

"Mm, rest assured. I have my suspicions, and I will not spare the life of any traitor."

Murong Yi Yun nodded, his tone frigid and filled with killing intent.

"Lin Xiaoyou, I must take my leave now. I will pay another visit another day. Again, I cannot thank you enough for this."

Murong Yi Yun gave Lin Feng another respectful bow before departing in a hurry.

As Murong Yi Yun's figure disappeared into the distance, the smile on Lin Feng's face faded, replaced by a calm expression.

He then strolled out of the main hall and into the open courtyard to practice his Fist Technique.

Lin Feng had gained a great deal from this. He believed that with the support of the Murong Clan, his power would now grow rapidly.

Meanwhile, within the Murong Clan, the atmosphere was strangely tense. Everyone was looking at Patriarch Murong, wanting to speak but hesitating to do so.

Several of the senior figures, in particular, were staring at the Patriarch with expressions of deep concern.

These were all pillars of the Murong Clan, men and women who had dedicated their entire lives to its service, yet Murong Yi Yun had just made such a momentous decision.

"Patriarch, you must reconsider. In your current condition, it is unwise to antagonize anyone. If this provokes other parties, I'm afraid there will be trouble."

The speaker was a lean yet incredibly well-built man, an Elder from the direct lineage of the Murong Clan.

"Yes, Patriarch. I think Second Brother is right. Our Murong Clan is strong, but we still have many enemies."

This came from a rather comely woman, her voice also laced with concern.

Everyone present here today was one of Murong Yi Yun's true confidants, and as such, they all knew that some within the family had already turned traitor or were ambitiously plotting to seize the Murong Clan's fortune.

Murong Yi Yun's expression was grimly uncertain as he listened to their counsel.

After a long moment, he suddenly looked up at them and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "My brothers and sisters, what do you think I should do?"

Hearing Murong Yi Yun's question, the Elders exchanged glances before speaking up one by one.

"Patriarch, I suggest we don't act rashly for now. Drawing the attention of other powers would not be good for us."

"Indeed, Patriarch. I agree that now is not the time to confront other factions."

"I believe our top priority is to stabilize the situation and prevent any further chaos."

"That's right, Patriarch. Our primary mission now is to ensure your safety. As for the clan's affairs, and the matter with that traitor... we can deal with those later."

The Elders all offered their counsel. They had been by Murong Yi Yun's side for years and were undoubtedly loyal.

Murong Yi Yun sighed. Of course he knew this wasn't the time to be confronting other powers.

But the actions of that group lurking in the shadows were too outrageous. If he hadn't been suffering from this deadly poison, would he have ever endured such humiliation just to stay alive?

The situation was now incredibly dire. The slightest misstep could lead to the annihilation of the entire Murong Clan.

"Sigh... I appreciate everyone's good intentions, but the Murong Clan cannot simply sit idly by and await its doom. We must find a way."

"If I do not avenge this, I will never be able to rest in peace. If we don't eliminate them, the Murong Clan will inevitably be dragged down with me. My decision is final."

"Does any of you have a lead?"

Murong Yi Yun asked after a moment of contemplation, his voice thick with hatred and murderous intent.