"No, no problem."
Second Elder quickly shook his head; how could he dare to admit there was a problem?
Even if he had come to gather herbs and refine detoxifying medicine, he wouldn't dare to say so now, as he certainly wasn't eager to die.
"As for the medicinal herbs in Poison Valley, you and High Priest Demon Heart are free to dig up as much as you please."
They were already digging; his objection would be useless, wouldn't it? Rather, it made sense to do a favor easily given, to offer a face-saving gesture to the two authorities, in hopes of leaving a good impression on them in their minds.
Perhaps that way, securing an antidote might be easier.
Qian Jiyun paid him no attention, instead refocusing on his wife as she gathered herbs.
Next to him, Second Elder swallowed saliva, not daring to even breathe heavily.