Chapter 766 - 672: Sending Charcoal in the Snow, Recovery Spirit Pill

"What? The Holy Land is sending people into the Demon Cave to wage war on the Earth Demon Alien Race again!"

Yang Chan was completely baffled when he heard the news.

He had heard from the Merak Saintess that the issue with the Bloodline Sacrifice Array would be resolved quickly. He’d assumed they were going to destroy the array directly, eliminating the conflict at its source.

Without that incomplete Bloodline Sacrifice Array, the whole conflict would simply disappear.

But he never expected they would just redirect the conflict toward the Earth Demon Alien Race in the Demon Cave.

It felt a lot like when a group can’t resolve its internal conflicts, so it redirects them toward a common external enemy.

It also reminded Yang Chan of the tactics of certain countries.

"The Holy Land has already ordered the various peaks to gather their forces. I hear the scale of mobilization—both manpower and resources—is unprecedented, far larger than any previous campaign!"

"It seems the Holy Land intends to completely wipe out the Earth Demon Alien Race!"

Han Bingyu nodded and shared the most recent news she had heard.

Since this was an official arrangement for the entire Merak Sacred Land, Han Bingyu found out immediately and came to inform Yang Chan right away.

"This is all so sudden. There was no warning at all!"

Yang Chan was taken aback. ’Normally, if the Merak Sacred Land had something planned, they would have given some prior indication.’

’Logically, I should have heard something about this.’

’But this came out of nowhere, as if it were a last-minute decision.’

"It seems something we don’t know about must have happened during the negotiations over the Bloodline Sacrifice Array!"

Yang Chan gazed in the direction of Saint Master Peak.

The final negotiations regarding the Bloodline Sacrifice Array had taken place on Saint Master Peak.

’I wonder if the Merak Saintess knew about this beforehand, or if some accident occurred and she only just learned of it herself.’

When Yang Chan had gone to the Saintess Pavilion to see the Merak Saintess, he got the sense she knew something. But she might not have known about the decision to attack the Demon Cave.

’Otherwise, her warning wouldn’t have been so vague.’

’Of course, it’s also possible she just doesn’t value me as much as I thought.’

’If that’s the case, then it would be perfectly normal for her not to tell me the outcome.’

"What arrangements have been made for the Pill Pavilion?"

Yang Chan asked, looking at Han Bingyu.

’Since the entire Merak Sacred Land was involved and all the peaks were being mobilized, the Pill Pavilion would be no exception.’

"It seems the Pill Pavilion is only required to provide support in the form of Cultivation Resources."

"We’re to prepare a batch of Elixirs first."

"If the consumption of Elixirs becomes too high later on, we’ll have to continue Refining more to supply the Holy Land’s members."

Han Bingyu had, of course, found out the Pill Pavilion’s arrangements. Whether for the sake of her report or because she was still part of the Pill Pavilion, she had to have a clear grasp of their orders.

"Logistical support. That’s more or less what I expected."

’A Pharmacist’s Combat Power is low, so they would never be sent to the front lines to clash with the Earth Demon Alien Race. Anyone who made such an arrangement would be cursed into oblivion.’

’An arrangement like that would be a complete waste of a Pharmacist’s abilities.’

’The true expression of a Pharmacist Ability is in rear support. By providing Elixirs and medical treatment, they can reduce the Merak Sacred Land’s casualties. That’s far more meaningful than sending one into battle.’

This was precisely why Yang Chan had chosen the path of a Pharmacist when he joined the Merak Sacred Land—to avoid combat and not have to face such dangers directly.

Only in the most dire of circumstances, when the Merak Sacred Land had run out of fighters and was truly desperate, would there be the slightest chance of a Pharmacist being sent to the front to fight the Earth Demon Alien Race.

"We’re part of the Spirit Medicine Tower now, so we just need to follow the Pill Pavilion Master’s arrangements."

After all, the person in charge of the Spirit Medicine Tower was still the Pill Pavilion Master, Bai Keyi.

’Besides, this operation is targeting the Earth Demon Alien Race, which means there shouldn’t be any internal turmoil. The situation is much better than the worst-case scenario I’d imagined.’

’At least for me, there would be no immediate danger.’

"In a little while, go to Chiyu Peak, get an understanding of their situation, and see if they need any help."

Yang Chan naturally hadn’t forgotten about Chiyu Peak. Under the current circumstances, they would have to send people into the Demon Cave to fight.

’Helping someone in their hour of need is what truly leaves an impression.’

What he could do now was offer some Elixirs to help.

And he was sending Han Bingyu to go as his representative.

As for the Merak Saintess, he would have to find Gu An to learn about her plans.

Even if he didn’t go over, the Merak Saintess would surely send word through Gu An if she needed anything. But he wanted to be more proactive.

It was always good to be proactive, especially before he became a Top Level Pharmacist.

"Yes, Pharmacist Yang!"

Han Bingyu nodded quickly in acknowledgment.

"Go now."

’Since the Merak Sacred Land has already made its decision, it’s better to send Han Bingyu sooner rather than later. Otherwise, once everyone has left for the Demon Cave, my help won’t be as timely.’

’If I’m going to act, it can’t be too late. The best time is right at the beginning, when help is most needed and will make the deepest impression.’

Helping out later, by contrast, wouldn’t be nearly as memorable.

Furthermore, Yang Chan had come from the Cyan Yuan Sect, just like the people of Chiyu Peak. They were kindred spirits, and he had no intention of backing away from that connection.

The better Chiyu Peak developed, the stronger his own backing would be. Their relationship was symbiotic.

Within the Pill Pavilion, Chiyu Peak needed his help, and he, in turn, needed Chiyu Peak as his backer.

Upon hearing this, Han Bingyu wasted no time and departed immediately.

Shortly after Han Bingyu left, Yang Chan also made his way to Gu An’s residence.

Gu An was in charge of Chiyu Peak’s Medicine Hall, a position related to Pharmacists, so he also had a residence within the Pill Pavilion.