Upon hearing these words, the lead doctor’s expression instantly changed.

Unlike the second elder, he still frequently traveled and sometimes treated people in the Capital, so lately, he had heard quite a bit about the Zhongyuan emissaries.

Rumor had it that their abilities were extraordinary, not only saving the second prince but also the Emperor. Was it really wise to offend Zhongyuan’s emissaries like this?

He regretted it. He knew there was a female emissary among them, and he had disdainfully assumed she must be an old and ugly woman, not expecting her to be so young... and beautiful.

But unfortunately, Bai Ruozhu would not give them a chance to regret.

"Alright, it’s settled then. Your conditions are much stricter than mine, and since your Patriarch is also present, I hope you all keep your word," Bai Ruozhu agreed straightforwardly.

The lead doctor wanted to slap himself. He should have asked more about this woman’s identity before speaking, but it was too late now.

However, he quickly regained his composure. If the three of them couldn’t find the cause, how could this woman easily treat it?

The Astrologer glared at the three doctors, having warned them not to mess around. Later, if they embarrass themselves, they shouldn’t blame him, the Patriarch, for not helping them.

Bai Ruozhu once again took the pulse of the great elder, quickly confirming that the QI flow in his body was stable, but he didn’t have the ability to overcome the Poisonous Insect, so he had to use all his strength to resist, and fell into a deep sleep.

"How is it?" Gao Zhou stepped forward to ask.

"It’s a Poisonous Insect," Bai Ruozhu replied softly.

Gao Zhou shrugged his shoulders and quickly stepped back, "I’m afraid of that thing, better to stay far away."

Moreover, he had no means to help with the Poisonous Insect.

In fact, this treatment wasn’t difficult at all, which was why Bai Ruozhu dared to boast. With the great elder’s strength resisting, she only needed to apply a bit of external force to expel the Poisonous Insect; there was no need to even use Gold Body, making the treatment especially convenient.

With Xiaomao’s guidance, she quickly located the Poisonous Insect,

"Loosen his collar," Bai Ruozhu instructed.

The Astrologer immediately stepped forward and personally loosened the great elder’s collar, revealing his chest.

The three doctors saw how respectfully the Patriarch treated Bai Ruozhu, and couldn’t help but feel their hearts sink.

Bai Ruozhu swiftly grabbed several silver needles and plunged them into the great elder’s chest.

"Don’t poke randomly!" the doctor hurriedly yelled, but unfortunately, he couldn’t match Bai Ruozhu’s speed, and the needles were already in place. Bai Ruozhu ignored him and continued with the treatment.

At this moment, the great elder’s chest suddenly bulged, as if something was hiding beneath the skin. The great elder’s face also showed expressions of pain.

"Furball, now!" Bai Ruozhu called.

Furball dashed through as a streak of white light toward the great elder’s chest. The crowd hadn’t yet understood what was happening when the bulge was bumped and moved upward.

It tried to flee in another direction, but it was either blocked by Bai Ruozhu’s silver needle or bumped by Furball, ultimately forced to move toward the great elder’s mouth.

The crowd watched, stunned, as if witnessing a dream; what on earth was this?

Finally, the bulge reached the great elder’s neck. Bai Ruozhu suddenly extended two fingers to his throat, and with a sudden jolt, a black insect flew out from his mouth.

The Poisonous Insect, upon escaping, immediately tried to flee. Unfortunately, it couldn’t match Furball’s speed and was quickly caught and bitten by Furball, instantly devouring its power, leaving a dead insect to fall to the ground.

Bai Ruozhu quietly chided Furball, "Why did you eat it yourself? Let the Spring Eye eat it, so it can give you Spiritual Liquid."

Furball proudly said, "It said it despises it and will only eat something more formidable."

No wonder the Spring Eye hadn’t shown interest in eating the Poisonous Insect before.

"The great elder was indeed inflicted with a Poisonous Insect," the Astrologer said with a frown. With even the great elder affected, he dared not imagine the state of the clan.

Bai Ruozhu reached out and began pulling the silver needles from the great elder’s chest. As one needle after another was removed, the great elder slowly opened his eyes.

"He awakened, he awakened, Lord Bai indeed cured the great elder," Zhitian exclaimed with joy, but everyone could hear this child was doing it on purpose, slapping the three doctors in the face.

The three’s faces turned purple as pig liver, having never encountered such a thing before, no wonder they couldn’t treat it.

"Great elder, how are you feeling?" the Astrologer hurriedly asked. The great elder rarely met with him due to guarding the seal, but when he was young, the great elder had guided him a bit, so he held great respect for him.

The great elder’s eyes were a bit dazed but quickly refocused.

"I’m fine now. I thought this old body of mine was going to perish here," the great elder said, letting out a heavy sigh, looking particularly desolate.

"Great elder, you were afflicted by a Poisonous Insect. Just now, Lord Bai helped remove it," the Astrologer explained.

The great elder’s gaze fell on Bai Ruozhu, "I know, though I appeared unconscious, I was fighting the Poisonous Insect the whole time, unsure how long I could hold on. I had decided if I couldn’t resist it anymore, I would sever my veins rather than be controlled by that thing. Without her help, I might never have seen you again."

As he spoke, he started to rise. The Astrologer wanted to stop him but was pushed aside. He got up, moving with great agility, now completely recovered.

He respectfully bowed to Bai Ruozhu, "Lord Bai, thank you for saving this old man’s life. Should you need anything in the future, do not hesitate to ask."

His words were straightforward and without pretense, improving Bai Ruozhu’s impression of him.

"Big brother, what on earth happened?" the second elder hurriedly inquired.

In fact, the second elder and the great elder were blood brothers, and the second elder had always had the utmost respect for the great elder.

"It was the third," the great elder sighed, "But I don’t believe it was his intention. He was likely being controlled by that thing. I blame myself for never realizing it, resulting in his betrayal."

Everyone gasped in shock, realizing the great elder was deceived by the third elder. With the three elders jointly guarding the seal, their relationship was the closest. No wonder the great elder let his guard down against the third elder.

The Astrologer’s brow furrowed tightly, "As for the third elder, it’s unknown where he is now, but the Demon King hasn’t escaped. However, both the Emperor and Prince Wen De have been poisoned by the Demon King."

"What?" the great elder exclaimed in shock, "Wasn’t that poison only supposed to affect women?"

"It’s confirmed they are with child, and the Yuchen Palace’s virtual elder just happened to be in Kyoto; this was her conclusion," the Astrologer explained.

The great elder quickly adjusted his attire, "No, I must head to the Palace immediately."