Wang Xing dared not stand in his way, forced to swallow his pride. With the disparity in their strength clear to see, no one dared to provoke a powerhouse who could crush them like an insect.
His humiliation, however, did not mean Medicine King Valley would remain silent. Wang Xing sent his two injured disciples off to rest, while the remaining disciples continued to guard the entrance and keep the register. The body of the deceased Ke Yuan would have to be taken back for the Third Elder, who was overseeing the operation, to decide how to handle. Wang Xing was only a junior elder; though he held some real authority, he was out of his depth when it came to a situation of this magnitude.
Xiao Yang and his group had already entered the village. Since the herbal sales had not yet begun, most people were staying in their assigned lodgings. The village paths were occupied only by Medicine King Valley disciples and a few restless travelers. Longshan Village itself was quite picturesque, with fresh, crisp air that carried a hint of chill, far removed from the smog of the big city. With the mountains at its back, a cool breeze swept over them from time to time, washing away the heat of the day.
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