The atmosphere in the study grew increasingly heavy.

The remaining senior brothers didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

However, another hour passed.

Li Mo, who was sent to gather information, also vanished without a trace, as if he had evaporated into thin air.

Both apprentices disappeared without a trace.

Even Shangguan Qing couldn't sit still anymore.

"This is outrageous!"

He slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly!

The teacup was jolted and jumped, spilling a few drops of tea.

Having studied at the Imperial Medical Academy for decades, he could remain calm and composed even when faced with the most difficult cases!

However, at this moment, he really couldn't hold back anymore!

"This is outrageous! This is utterly outrageous!"

He laughed in anger, his eyes as cold as frost.

"Good! What a wonderful barren mountain! What a group of rustic villagers!"

"How dare you detain my disciple again and again!"

His gaze swept over the remaining disciples, his voice carrying an unquestionable command.

"All of you, go over there and take a look, and bring my badge!"

The remaining three disciples were startled upon hearing this.

Seeing their master's furious expression, they dared not ask any further questions and answered in unison, "Yes, Master!"

"Listen!" Shangguan Qing walked up to them, lowered his voice, and instructed them word by word.

"Once you get there, be extremely careful! Observe carefully! Do not alert the enemy!"

"Focus on how their clinics are set up, how those so-called doctors diagnose and treat patients, and what kind of herbal medicine they use!"

"Find anything suspicious, any evidence that proves they are fabricating information, and write it down immediately!"

"Once you find the evidence, remember! Do not linger! Come back immediately!"

"Absolutely! Absolutely do not let them catch you in any way!"

Shangguan Qing's tone was unusually serious, and his voice carried a hint of urgency.

"Yes, Master! We understand!"

The three disciples nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with both worry and resentment.

With their fellow disciples going missing one after another and their master so furious, they are determined to complete the mission and make amends!

Soon, the three of them changed into their old, dusty clothes, encouraged each other, and left the Shangguan residence with firm steps.

Only Shangguan Qing remained in the study.

He stood by the window, watching the dawn break outside, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

For some reason, he always felt his right eyelid twitching.

A strange sense of irritation rose in my heart.

It was as if something had slipped out of his control.