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Chapter 241: Why Bother? I Really Don't Want to Lose Face! (Part 2)
Chapter 241: Why Bother? I Really Don't Want to Lose Face! (Part 2)
I'm so jealous and irritated!"
Most of the Pill Tower elders were filled with jealousy, irritation, and even vengeful thoughts.
However, there were three or four elders who, upon seeing their reactions, revealed mocking expressions: "There are a hundred shades of red, and people are different."
"You're like this, and you want to make such a peerless prodigy suffer as well? What a joke."
"Your envious looks make me sick."
"I, for one, am only envious!"
"I'm different. Aside from envy, I also anticipate the future, anticipating how far this Grand Daoist Alchemist, Lu Ming, will progress in a few years!"
"It's likely that he'll become renowned across the entire Immortal Martial Continent, maybe even throughout the ages, and be worshipped by countless people, right?"
"..."
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"Why bother?"
"You're just asking for a slap in the face, aren't you?"
Within the Sacred Scripture Repository of Inferno Pill Tower, Lu Ming sighed.
This kind of plot...
Logically, it shouldn't be happening to me!
"But it's not necessarily so. After all, this is the kind of trouble that follows the Yan Di template. According to the plot development of the Yan Di template, everything seems to make sense."
Lin Fan couldn't help but carefully analyze the pattern of the Yan Di template.
This kind of showboating and face-slapping situation wasn't uncommon.
In fact, wherever he went, it was likely that someone would jump out, even offering themselves up to be slapped by Yan Di, forcing Yan Di to show off, whether he liked it or not.
Although he wasn't Yan Di, at this moment, he was temporarily assuming Yan Di's identity, right? After all, a Grand Daoist Alchemist wandering around Inferno Pill Tower...
"Tsk."
This fellow suddenly laughed: "Come to think of it, it's not bad. I've gained the materials for a Sky-Patching Pill for free, and I can show off on the side. You can't deny that occasionally showing off, seeing the admiration, envy, and jealousy in their eyes, is quite satisfying."
"On second thought, it's only the Yan Di template... If it were the Long Aotian template, hmm."
He couldn't help but ponder.
What's the situation with the Long Aotian template?
Wherever he goes, there's someone looking for trouble, giving Long Aotian the chance to show off, slap faces, and kill indiscriminately!
Moreover, the antagonists in Long Aotian's novel not only offer their own heads but also their entire clan! Along with all the treasures their clan has collected over countless years...
"For a moment, I don't know whether to be envious or disgusted."
Lu Ming sighed.
If it were the Long Aotian template, the trouble would be real trouble.
But showing off would be real showing off!
And there would be abundant gains.
However, he wasn't someone who liked to show off, so perhaps it would be hard to accept?
"Moreover, I've discovered a big problem with myself."
"Perhaps it's because I'm a transmigrator, and I've played too many games, so when encountering a somewhat familiar 'template plot', I can't help but view the related people as NPCs."
"This isn't a good thing; it shouldn't be like this."
"After all, they aren't NPCs, nor do they only act according to NPC rules. If I treat them as uniform NPCs, I'll suffer a huge loss sooner or later."
Lu Ming reminded himself silently.
At the same time, after confirming that no one was 'peeping' at him, he secretly activated the Octuple Mirror Technique to 'peep' at the private conversation between Han Feng, Ji Xiaoyue, and Vice Chamberlain Luo.
They were deep in discussion.
Most of the time, Han Feng was speaking, while Ji Xiaoyue and the other were listening.
Unfortunately...
Lu Ming couldn't hear what they were saying; he could only see their mouths moving.
"Damn it."
Lu Ming frowned: "This won't do; I must quickly study lip-reading, or else, just watching the scene, who knows what they're planning?"
He hadn't noticed this drawback when watching others fight.
After all, no matter how they fought, as long as he could see the outcome, it was fine. At most, he could take another look at the 'combat effects' for stimulation.
But with this private conversation, not understanding lip-reading and not hearing the voices, he gained very little after watching.
"For me, it shouldn't be difficult. It's just that there's no time now. Next time, I'll use the Octuple Mirror Technique again, and I'll definitely add subtitles!"
"..."
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"Lord Ji."
"Your Bright Moon Sect and the Moon Embrace Sect's feud is a mortal enmity, with no possibility of reconciliation. Now, the Moon Embrace Sect's rapid growth is a cause for concern."
Han Feng said softly: "If the Moon Embrace Sect is given more time, your sect might not just fear the losses from defeating the Moon Embrace Sect but also the threat of being annihilated by them, right?"
Ji Xiaoyue narrowed her eyes, about to speak, but Han Feng continued: "The same goes for you, Vice Chamberlain Luo."
"Your Hidden Soul Palace is indeed formidable, with influence and strength in the Eastern Region. But even a mighty dragon cannot suppress local tyrants."
"Previously, your Hidden Soul Palace nearly destroyed the Moon Embrace Sect, and it's also a mortal enmity. The reason the Moon Embrace Sect hasn't sought trouble with the Hidden Soul Palace until now is that they are still accumulating strength."
"Hehe."
"You two can't possibly be naive enough to think that the Moon Embrace Sect, which forcefully destroyed the Ri Yue Immortal Dynasty a few months ago, will let go of these grudges and swallow their losses, can you?"
"Hmph."
Vice Chamberlain Luo chuckled: "Then let them come."
He didn't say more.
Speaking too much would only diminish his prestige.
The Hidden Soul Palace is a super elite existence, and it's doing quite well among its peers. Would it fear a mere Moon Embrace Sect? Even at its historical peak, the Moon Embrace Sect wasn't intimidating, let alone now?
Moreover...
Damn it, just talking about this makes me angry.
Vice Chamberlain Luo felt irritated.
Damn it, previously, so many Protectors were stationed outside the Moon Embrace Sect, what a bad omen!
It just had to be the Great Vehicle Buddhism who couldn't be dealt with, damn it!
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"Vice Chamberlain Luo and the Hidden Soul Palace are unafraid."
"My Bright Moon Sect is also unafraid."
Ji Xiaoyue also laughed.
Speaking logically, he was still quite worried.
After all, the Moon Embrace Sect's development was too fast and fierce, and there were too many prodigies! Just the direct disciples of the Moon Embrace Sect who fought in the Ri Yue Immortal Dynasty were each stronger than his sect's Holy Son and Holy Maiden, and this was with the 'family halo' boost.
Despite their presence, how can I possibly acknowledge it?
Do I not care about saving face?
"Hehe, understood, understood."
Han Feng remained calm, also following up with a hehe of her own.
It's just a hehe, right? Who doesn't know how to do that? Moreover, what are you guys pretending for?
In truth, you've already been sweating and fidgeting, right? Yet, you insist on putting on a show here, unwilling to take the initiative to speak up and avoid falling into a disadvantageous negotiation position.
Hmm.
She scoffed inwardly, but she was too lazy to argue with them.
"I don't intend to dig deep into your thoughts and plans regarding the Moon Embrace Sect."
"What I want to say is, my Inferno Pill Tower, I, Han Feng, and the Moon Embrace Sect, especially the current Master Sister Xiao Ling'er of the Moon Embrace Sect, are enemies to the death!"
"Therefore, I will take action to annihilate the Moon Embrace Sect and kill Xiao Ling'er."
"The Inferno Pill Tower will also give its full support."
"The reason I called you here is to discuss this matter."
"If you are also afraid...well, if you also dislike the Moon Embrace Sect, then let's discuss it. When the time comes, we will join forces to annihilate the Moon Embrace Sect and leave no trace of them behind."
"Of course, if you two and your respective sects don't mind the Moon Embrace Sect's development, then please go ahead."
"Even if it's just my Inferno Pill Tower, I will still uproot and completely destroy the Moon Embrace Sect."
"But you two..."
Han Feng smiled, but her expression turned cold, her eyes hardened, and her tone became icy: "If you don't want to participate, you can leave now, and we can pretend nothing happened."
"But if you leak this information or inform the Moon Embrace Sect..."
"Or, if you're thinking of playing the part of the mantis stalking the cicada while the oriole waits in ambush..."
"Don't blame me for being ruthless and causing trouble if you do."
Han Feng was very clear in her considerations.
She should put everything out in the open.
Given the development speed of the Moon Embrace Sect and the fear of those Heaven's Pride from the sect, it's better to join forces and quickly eliminate them.
Even...
If you don't want to contribute and instead wait for the Inferno Pill Tower to act, and even if the casualties are from our side, I, Han Feng, will still acknowledge it!
But if you leak the information and cause the plan to fail, or if you're thinking of merging and absorbing the Inferno Pill Tower after we annihilate the Moon Embrace Sect, and our strength is greatly reduced as a result...
Huh.
Then don't blame me for being merciless!
Han Feng truly wasn't afraid of this.
As a Grand Daoist Alchemist, she had this confidence.
After all, even Lu Ming had the ability to annihilate the Xiao Family with alchemy pills.
How many years has it been since she reached adulthood?
Her influence couldn't be any less than his.
"If you push me to the brink..."
"I might even 'sell myself into slavery', and perhaps even the Holy Lands would be interested?"
"..."
"Ahahaha, you two don't have to worry."
"It's just a jest, a joke."
Ji Xiaoyue and Vice Chamberlain Luo exchanged a glance, their lips curling into a cold smile that quickly faded.
A jest or a threat, do you think we can't tell the difference?
But...
Too lazy to argue with you.
Moreover, our brains haven't been squished by a door, how could we possibly leak information or inform the Moon Embrace Sect? That would be the act of a lunatic or a fool!
After all...
We may say we don't care, but in reality, we do care, just a tiny bit, right?
Mainly, it's because of those abnormal Heaven's Pride from the Moon Embrace Sect.
Even in this golden grand era, they are indeed too abnormal, making it impossible to ignore them!
Both of them had their own thoughts.
Initially, they didn't plan to take action and instead wanted the Inferno Pill Tower to deal with the Moon Embrace Sect, how wonderful would that be?
We wouldn't need to lift a finger, and we could eliminate a source of worry.
Unexpectedly, you blatantly spoke it out.
Do we not care about saving face?
Vice Chamberlain Luo considered the situation, and soon, an idea flashed in his mind.
Got it!
The Master said she didn't care about the Moon Embrace Sect, so we can't go back on our words, right?
That would be too embarrassing.
Therefore...
We need to change the narrative!
"The insignificant Moon Embrace Sect is indeed not worth our attention. It's just a third-rate sect, not even worthy of our notice, let alone becoming a thorn in our eyes or a bone in our flesh."
"As for leaking information, you don't have to worry. Vice Chamberlain Luo, you're not the type to spread rumors, are you?"
"Moreover, Vice Chamberlain Luo admires your character, Han Honored One."
"And it's not just your character, I also greatly admire your alchemy skills."
"Including the entire Pill Tower."
"Therefore, if Han Honored One wants to take action to annihilate the Moon Embrace Sect, out of respect for you, Han Honored One, Vice Chamberlain Luo can bring along a few experts to lend a helping hand."
"This matter has nothing to do with any grudges between my sect and the Moon Embrace Sect."
"It's purely because Vice Chamberlain Luo admires you, Han Honored One, and wants to assist you. That's all."
"I don't know if Han Honored One needs any help?"
He smiled, but it wasn't a genuine smile.
His words and actions completely disregarded the Moon Embrace Sect.
Han Feng hehe-ed: "Then, thank you."
In her heart, she cursed like Ji Xiaoyue did, calling him an old fox!
Truly shameless.
Clearly, everyone felt the same, secretly fearing the Moon Embrace Sect, wanting to eliminate them, but acting as if they didn't care.
Obviously, they couldn't hold back and had to say something, yet they still claimed it had nothing to do with the Moon Embrace Sect, and it was purely out of admiration for me, Han Feng, that they offered to help...
They wanted to preserve their own and the Hidden Soul Palace's face, and also sold Han Feng a favor.
In the future, if the Hidden Soul Palace wanted to 'import' alchemy pills in bulk from the Inferno Pill Tower, could the Inferno Pill Tower refuse?
Hmph.
"Han Feng had no choice but to accept this proposal.
In fact, she had long anticipated such a situation.
And this wasn't too much of a loss.
As long as she could get rid of her own trusted but problematic subordinate, paying some price wasn't a big deal.
Moreover, compared to the heavy losses suffered by the Inferno Pill Tower, owing someone a favor and selling alchemy pills to the Hidden Soul Palace in the future was nothing.
As long as they were willing to help, reducing her own losses, it wouldn't be a loss!
'Then...'"
"Ji Xiaoyue, Lord Ji, what are your thoughts?"
Han Feng turned to Ji Xiaoyue, her face carrying a faint smile of inquiry, making Ji Xiaoyue even more irritated.
So, you want to try the same trick again?
Glancing at Vice Chamberlain Luo with the corner of her eye, she found that he, too, was looking at her with a similar smile.
As if saying: Can you handle it or not?
If not, why not follow my lead?
Rest assured, it won't be embarrassing~."
"Heh."
Ji Xiaoyue laughed.
Alright.
Good!
So, you guys want to play this game with me, huh?
You want me to lose face on both sides, and even be the main force?
Ridiculous!
Do you really think I'm that easy to deal with?
He finally understood the intentions of these two.
There was no need to talk about Han Feng, but if she wanted to find someone to join her, reducing her own losses, she was also afraid of sitting back and watching the fight, so she came up with this plan, forcing herself to take action.
If she agreed, wouldn't it mean that she was truly afraid of the Moon Embrace Sect?
Even the Bright Moon Sect, as a whole, didn't dare to make a move.
They had to join forces with other powers to target the Moon Embrace Sect, and she had just said she didn't care...
How embarrassing would that be?!
As for Vice Chamberlain Luo, he was simply enjoying the show, also wanting to see Han Feng's embarrassment!
If she followed his lead, using the same words, parroting his ideas...
Tsk.
Tsk tsk tsk.
'To be honest, my sect has been very busy lately.'"
"Very busy indeed."
"As for the Moon Embrace Sect, hehe, even during their peak period a million years ago, they had to crawl under my sect's feet, let alone a million years later, when they've long since declined?"
"Therefore, I, as the sect master, don't really care."
Vice Chamberlain Luo smiled with narrowed eyes.
Indeed.
Might as well follow the example of this vice chamberlain.
But it's no big deal, nothing to be embarrassed about.
Just as she was thinking this, Ji Xiaoyue spoke again: "As for admiring Venerable Han... hehe, Venerable Han's talent is naturally an excellent choice. If Venerable Han is willing to become my Dao companion or have a fleeting romance with me, I would be more than happy and greatly admire her."
"But if it's admiration due to alchemy, then... it's a bit too much."
These words caused Vice Chamberlain Luo's smile to freeze on his face, quickly disappearing.
Han Feng's eyebrows furrowed as she looked deeply at Ji Xiaoyue.
Ji Xiaoyue spoke slowly and calmly, "Sorry, don't misunderstand. I'm not saying that your alchemy proficiency isn't strong, Venerable Han."
"It's just..."
"Perhaps it's because I've seen too much."
"Perhaps it's because I've had too much exposure to Grand Daoist Alchemists, and have met too many of them."
"Therefore, personally, I have a slight lack of reverence for Grand Daoist Alchemists, and so..."
"Sorry, sorry, truly sorry."
His face was filled with a smile of 'apology'.
But these words were like a dagger to the heart.
Vice Chamberlain Luo's face turned green—was he mocking the Hidden Soul Palace for not having a Grand Daoist Alchemist? You little brat, you're unfilial!
Han Feng was filled with anger, "What do you mean by that?"
Han Feng forced herself to hold back from losing her temper.
But she also completely dropped the pretense, unwilling to say more.
"I mean nothing." Ji Xiaoyue shook her head, sighing and speaking calmly, "I just wanted to say that I truly haven't put the Moon Embrace Sect in my heart."
"Instead of worrying about the Moon Embrace Sect, it's better to have a good chat with Elder Lu of my sect, and refine some suitable alchemy pills to quickly develop and strengthen my sect."
"As long as we're stronger than our enemies, why worry about them?"
"So..."
"In this matter, my Bright Moon Sect will not participate."
"My sect has other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
"But rest assured, I'll keep this matter in mind and won't reveal a single word."
"You can continue with your plan."
"I have high hopes for you."
"Farewell for now."
Ji Xiaoyue left.
Only Han Feng and Vice Chamberlain Luo were left staring at each other, their faces twitching.
"He... this?"
"He actually left like this!"
Vice Chamberlain Luo had three words on the tip of his tongue, unsure if he should say them or not.
(End of Chapter)
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