Chapter 65 - 64: Disciples of Sanctus Medicus Exposed, Phantylia Starts Panicking

The conversation with Bailu deeply hurt March 7th. Seeing the stream's chat only added to her distress! Although opening the chat felt like kicking someone when they're down, as a good sister from the Astral Express Crew, Stelle still took the moment to comfort March 7th. "It's okay, March." "You also emerged from Six Forms Ice, just like her." "Without parents, similar to Bailu's situation." "In that case, it might not have been truly hurtful after all." "Thank you, you're really good at comforting people." A hint of tears could be heard in March 7th's voice. Little Gui circled around them thoughtfully. Bailu was busy attending to patients nearby, seemingly only making a brief appearance with no further related plot developments immediately following. Suddenly, they encountered an NPC named Dahao. "Pardon me, young lady, please stay for a moment," Dahao said. "Your timely intervention earlier saved both the citizens of Exalting Sanctum and the Draconic Lady from peril." "The Draconic Lady from the Alchemy Commission, Lady Bailu," he clarified. "That child sounds quite significant, judging by your address," March 7th remarked, surprised. Dahao didn't continue discussing Bailu but shifted the topic abruptly. "I heard from my friend at the Sky-Faring Commission that the General has invited several guests specifically to address the troubles above Luofu. It seems you must be those individuals." "If you don't mind, I hope you could spare some time to visit the Realm-Keeping Commission Chancery for a discussion. There's trouble brewing beneath the Exalting Sanctum sky eye that we should address..." After the conversation ended, a game notification popped up: [Adventure Quest: Viperous Birds, Enduring Peril - Accepted] "An adventure quest?" Little Gui glanced at it. "Why did we suddenly receive a side quest? How am I supposed to attend Kafka's interrogation and find time to visit the Realm-Keeping Commission Chancery?" As he spoke, Little Gui prepared to switch the quest tracker to the Trailblazing mission. Suddenly, dazzling gift animations flooded the live stream chat window! [[Cat Petter 8190] gifted Streamer Little Gui Zi with 5 Listening Storms! Message: [Stream the side quest first!] [[Cat Petter 8190] gifted Streamer Little Gui Zi with 5 Super Star Ferries! Message: [Check out the dangers lurking in the Exalting Sanctum!] Guinaifen was taken aback. Initially, Guinaifen instinctively expressed her gratitude. However, she still felt somewhat hesitant. After all, many viewers were eager to see the progress of the main storyline and the outcome of Kafka's interrogation. The gift effects once again flooded the screen! [Pit Nut Hunter gifted Streamer Little Gui Zi 10 Star Path Tickets! Message: [Listen to my buddy Cat Lover!] [Does Bailu's Foot Smell gifted Streamer Little Gui Zi 15 Exclusive Star Path Tickets! Message: [Do the side quest first (chag), I'm more concerned about what trouble lurks near my doorstep.] Seeing this barrage of gifts, Guinaifen clapped her hands excitedly. "Aiya, dear family, we're on the same page!" "We must definitely tackle this side quest first! The safety of Exalting Sanctum takes precedence!" "As they say—'Public safety comes first!'" "I'm getting started right away, Little Gui fans!" Inside the star ferry, March 7th was not pleased when she saw Little Gui intending to head straight for the Realm-Keeping Commission Chancery. "No, Little Gui, I've been waiting to see the results!" "You need some principles! Don't change your stance just because of a few gifts!" However, these messages quickly vanished amidst a deluge of comments. Only two sporadic replies came her way: "No ticket, yet you still have the nerve to make demands?" "Not from around here? Easy for you to stay aloof, huh?" March 7th promptly responded, "How am I staying aloof?! Isn't it all for your General Jingyuan!" But this time, no one answered her at all. Fuming, March 7th opened her wallet, ready to top up and argue with those commenters till the bitter end. "Forget it, March," Dan Heng interjected beside her. "I too want to know what hidden dangers lurk within Luofu." "Kafka is merely an unpredictable external threat, after all." "In this incident, there seems to be another force within Luofu that's been plotting for quite some time." Upon hearing this, Tingyun, who was piloting the star ferry ahead, glanced back at Dan Heng through the rear-view mirror. Could they be on the verge of discovering the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus? she wondered silently. Damn this game—can't even give me a moment's rest. Outside the vehicle window, the Tree of Foundation remained dormant, showing no signs of growth. Phantylia, deeply dissatisfied, muttered, "Pawn of Abundance, you're moving far too slowly!" Tingyun increased the star ferry's power, driving full speed towards their destination. Old Yang glanced up at Tingyun and keenly sensed the star ferry accelerating. "Perhaps Miss Tingyun heard about the danger looming over Luofu and is feeling quite anxious," he thought to himself. In Little Gui's live stream, they had arrived as scheduled at the Realm-Keeping Commission Chancery. Initially, it was assumed that only hidden Demonic Yin Bodies were present within the Exalting Sanctum. However, unexpectedly: After handing over the item "[Unsent Letter Home]" they found earlier, Dahao, drenched in sweat, summoned General Jing Yuan's chief strategist, Qing Zhu. Qing Zhu was considered a prominent figure in Luofu. He explained, "To outsiders, this letter appears to be a joyful update from someone who has recovered from long-term illness. But upon closer examination, its contents violate the 'Ten Unforgivable Crimes,' constituting grave heresy." "The title '[Benevolent Medicine King]' would never be uttered by any law-abiding citizen of our alliance." "This is because it refers to Xianzhou's archenemy—the Fertility Star God, now known as the Plaguebringer of Longevity, the Yaoshi." "The mannerisms displayed here remind me of an organization eradicated from Xianzhou for millennia...the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus." With these words, the chat erupted like a boiling pot! "The Disciples of Sanctus Medicus?! "Holy shit! This morning, someone asked me if I desired eternal life. Thinking they were nuts, I just walked away. Now, could that person have been a follower of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus?" "I've heard about this group! They supposedly poison patients under the guise of treating them, conducting all sorts of unethical experiments on unsuspecting victims!" "Damn! That's terrifying, isn't it? Are there such anti-social organizations lurking near my home?" "I'm too scared to go out now... seriously..." Reading these comments, Guinaifen couldn't help but exclaim, "Friends! So you've also experienced similar incidents?" "We outlanders on Xianzhou must prioritize our safety!" In the background, Sushang's voice chimed in, "Don't worry, Little Gui. For the next few days, I'll be with you wherever you go." "Even to the restroom, I'll keep watch!" Due to the sudden revelation, Guinaifen had no choice but to take this side quest seriously. Now it directly concerned the safety of Luofu's populace! If only she could uncover the entire Disciples of Sanctus Medicus organization through this mission! Within the Grand Divination Commission: A serious expression crossed Fu Xuan's face as she watched the unfolding live stream content. Initially, she had planned to accompany the Astral Express Crew to The Shackling Prison. However, upon witnessing this scene, her intended action abruptly gave way to composure. "Currently, most of Luofu's military strength has been deployed to The Shackling Prison, including the General himself rushing over there." "If even I were to leave, wouldn't Luofu become virtually defenseless?" "Yes, yes, yes! This mission trigger couldn't have come at a better time!" "The internal threat, undetectable even by this venerable one—these Disciples of Sanctus Medicus." "This venerable one must uncover where exactly you're hiding!" Without delay, Fu Xuan utilized Jing Yuan's command token to mobilize the remaining Cloud Knights within the city. Once the true nature of the "Disciples of Sanctus Medicus" was revealed in the unfolding storyline, she would swiftly dispatch forces to suppress them and eliminate these aberrations once and for all!