Ye Shikai felt very fortunate that following Dugu Tianke saved him a lot of trouble; otherwise, he wouldn’t even be able to reach the Worm Sect. He hoped everything would go smoothly later on.
"Junior, the Sect Leader of the Worm Sect is not an easy person to deal with. When you meet him later, you must be careful with your words." At this moment, Dugu Tianke suddenly turned his head and instructed.
"Of course, the younger generation will certainly treat him with respect." Ye Shikai nodded repeatedly; even without Dugu Tianke’s reminder, he would have done the same.
"Master, are we not going in?" Suddenly, Dugu Tianke stopped abruptly and looked up at the signboard outside the main hall of the Worm Sect.
Hanging the Pot to Help the World.
Ye Shikai sneakily glanced at Dugu Tianke’s expression. Was this not overshadowing his reputation as Divine Doctor? Throughout history, in most people’s eyes, worms are still terrifying things that change the color of conversations. Hanging the Pot to Help the World, whether it’s self-praise or truly merited, is unknown.
"Junior, this is the rule of the Worm Sect. When guests arrive at the front hall, only when the Sect Leader orders to allow entry, can they enter. Otherwise, they will be treated as intruders."
"So it is, I see." Ye Shikai quickly nodded in response. If he had been rash earlier, that could have caused trouble. Worms can heal, but worms can also be used to kill, and unlike ordinary martial force, worms can infiltrate anything and often pose lethal threats in the details.
The most terrifying part is, once infected by a worm, the Worm Sect is the only one who holds the antidote, thereby practically holding one’s life hostage, which indeed is horrifying.
Ye Shikai packed all the medicinal herbs he had bought into a box, planning to present them to the Sect Leader of the Worm Sect, but after ten minutes passed, there seemed to be no movement. Could it be that the Sect Leader of the Worm Sect does not wish to receive visitors? But Dugu Tianke is still outside, and he seems to have a good relationship with the Sect Leader of the Worm Sect. Why wouldn’t they let him in?
A while later, finally another man came out of the hall, and Ye Shikai immediately perked up.
"The Sect Leader invites Mr. Ye inside," the man said indifferently. Ye Shikai breathed a sigh of relief, just about to rise, but saw that Dugu Tianke was still standing there motionless.
"Master, aren’t you coming in too?" Ye Shikai asked curiously.
"Junior, just now the Sect Leader only called your name."
"Then, Master you..."
"Of course, I am staying outside; that’s the rule."
"I understand." Ye Shikai bowed slightly, then slowly walked into the hall. Contrary to his expectations, it was more like a massive greenhouse than a hall, filled with colorful flowers, none of which Ye Shikai could name—not that he lacked an appreciation for flowers, but simply because... these were certainly not just any commercially available flowers.
"Cough cough." At this moment, a light coughing sound came from behind him. Ye Shikai turned his head to see a stunningly beautiful young woman looking at him, her eyes filled with disdain for all things. Although she looked pretty, Ye Shikai sensed a strong hint of danger.
"Um... Excuse me, where is the Sect Leader of the Worm Sect?" Ye Shikai politely asked.
The woman glanced at him and said nothing but picked up a watering can next to her to water the plants. Ye Shikai was certain she heard him but chose not to respond.
"I am the Sect Leader of Worm Sect." The woman suddenly spoke indifferently. Ye Shikai was taken aback; her gorgeous face, objectively speaking, looked even younger than Su Qingyu, yet she was the Sect Leader of Worm Sect.
"How about that, are you surprised?" The woman coldly spoke and sneered lightly, continuing to water the flowers.
"Well, junior Ye Shikai, greets the Sect Leader of Worm Sect." Since he had met a superior and was asking for help, Ye Shikai naturally lowered his stance.
"Dugu has already told me; you are here to seek treatment, right?" The woman coldly spoke, her face’s indifferent expression unchanged. Ye Shikai suddenly felt a chill; he already knew he should have worn a thick coat. This woman’s arrogance was even three times stronger than that of Su Qingyu’s initially.
"Yes, senior," Ye Shikai nodded and said, placing a wooden box on the table "This is a small token of appreciation from your junior, please kindly accept it."
"Hmph, these things, my Worm Sect has an inexhaustible supply." Before Ye Shikai could even open the box, the woman had already spoken, could it be that she has X-ray vision...
"As a junior who has just arrived, I’ll definitely bring more substantial gifts next time." Ye Shikai had no choice but to respond with an apologetic smile.
"Humph, you think there will be a next time?"
"Senior, indeed I have come hastily, but with utmost sincerity. I implore you to lend your aid," Ye Shikai explained with reason and appealed emotionally, but the woman seemed to remain unmoved, cold as a stone statue.
"I heard that you are afflicted with the Single Love Poisonous Insect." Finally, the woman spoke a sentence relevant to his condition.
"Yes, I have indeed come here hoping that senior would lend a hand," Ye Shikai nodded and said.
"Hmph, those afflicted with the Single Love Poisonous Insect are all philanderers. Your affliction serves as your retribution." The woman did not hide the disdain in her heart, and Ye Shikai was starting to get angry. He was a patient, after all. Where was the medical ethics, wasn’t it said to be about helping the world with medical skills? Not only did she refuse to treat him, but she also scolded him for being unfaithful. Ye Shikai was utterly bewildered, wondering who inflicted him with the poisonous insect.
"What, you want to argue, right?" The woman suddenly appeared in front of Ye Shikai, her fair finger pointing at his chin with a look that seemed to perceive him as scum.
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"What, you’re not leaving yet." The woman coldly spoke.
"Senior, please help me get rid of this Worm." Ye Shikai was neither servile nor overbearing, he truly didn’t expect the lady Sect Leader could be such an icy beauty, totally unreasonable.
"Why should I help you get rid of the Worm." The woman turned her head and coldly said.
"This matter is very important to me; as long as the Sect Leader lends a hand, I will surely offer a great reward," Ye Shikai said firmly.
"What if I ask you to kneel, would you be willing?" The woman spoke disdainfully.
"I am willing." Ye Shikai almost gritted his teeth, slowly bending a knee. The Single Love Poisonous Insect would not kill him, but it was torture worse than death, especially painful for Su Qingyu. Since Su Qingyu was shot and fell into a coma, Ye Shikai has been filled with guilt. If this would worsen her suffering, Ye Shikai would rather die.
Ye Shikai’s left knee heavily hit the ground, the sound was not loud, but in his heart, it struck heavily...