Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 293: Who Dares Accuse Me in This Hall? - Novel Cool

Chapter 293: Who Dares Accuse Me in This Hall?

Chapter 293: Who Dares Accuse Me in This Hall?

In a side hall of the Ice Wave Palace, Luo Chen, accompanied by Shi Bo Ying, finally met Dantu Jiong, who had been avoiding him.

Seeing her indifferent expression, Luo Chen's emotions were mixed.

Without hesitation, he spoke directly, "Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Dantu for your assistance during the Qinghua River battle!"

As soon as these words left his mouth, Shi Bo Ying was utterly astonished.

Wait, didn't his fellow disciple say she wouldn't get involved with Luo Chen? Why did she secretly go to Qinghua River and lend her aid?

Dantu Jiong's expression flickered slightly, but she quickly realized the source of Luo Chen's information.

She replied indifferently, "I didn't even take action, so how can you say I helped? Moreover, you paid Chu Kui to intervene, and whether I was there or not doesn't matter."

Luo Chen smiled and shook his head.

"I will remember this kindness, Fellow Daoist Dantu."

During the Qinghua River battle, there were many Foundation Establishment Late-stage Cultivators watching, not just Huang Sha Daoren.

If they were all moved and wanted to be the hawk, what then?

Although Chu Kui was powerful, he couldn't fight off four hands alone.

At most, he could only protect Luo Chen.

For this, Luo Chen would have to pay at least several hundred thousand spirit stones.

But because of Dantu Jiong's quiet appearance, certain people's plans were thwarted, and that situation didn't occur.

Even though this matter was related to the Jade Dew Pill business, Luo Chen was clear about her good intentions.

Dantu Jiong tugged at the corners of her mouth and didn't dwell on the issue.

She turned her head and pointed to the side.

"Later, you're only allowed to listen, no noise whatsoever!"

"Who's next door?" Luo Chen asked curiously.

Dantu Jiong casually spoke a name, "Tao Wan, a Foundation Establishment Late-stage Cultivator and direct disciple of Verdant Pill Valley."

Luo Chen's expression changed slightly.

A person from Verdant Pill Valley!

Didn't they come to take over Heavenly Wave Immortal City? As a powerful cultivator, Tao Wan's presence here suggested that her future role would be similar to Dantu Jiong's.

Below the Golden Core stage, she would be the true master of Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

Not only would she lead the Immortal City Enforcement Team, but she would also command the Verdant Pill Valley cultivators in the city.

With her nearby, who was she about to meet? As Luo Chen pondered this, clear footsteps echoed from the main hall next door.

Soon, an aged voice rang out, "Zuo Song, the Hall Master of the Iron Sword Hall, pays his respects to the True Transmission of Verdant Pill Valley."

Then, a proud voice responded, "Hall Master Zuo, why are you here instead of staying in the Iron Sword Hall?"

Zuo Song's voice carried a hint of surprise.

"Didn't the fellow cultivators from Verdant Pill Valley inform you of my request?"

"Hmph, how would I know if what they said is true or not!"

In the main hall, Zuo Song, with his sword-like stature, frowned.

But since he needed a favor, he explained his intentions in detail.

"Recently, the Celestial Assembly has been acting without restraint."

"Especially Luo Chen, who not only slaughters his fellow cultivators but also allows his subordinates to kill and set fires, brazenly pillaging weaker forces."

"Perhaps True Transmission Tao is unaware, but Luo Chen has two Foundation Establishment Cultivators under his command. One is heartless, relentlessly pursuing and killing Celestial Eagle Peak cultivators, while the other has lost all humanity, using a grand array to refine over a hundred Qi Condensation Cultivators from the Geng family alive!"

"Such actions are no different from the demonic path."

"How can we turn a blind eye to such villains?"

In the side hall.

Luo Chen's face darkened instantly.

He knew someone would bring up Xing Zonghan and Min Longyu's actions, but he didn't expect the accusation to be so sharp.

They had directly brought the matter to the attention of the future master of Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

Moreover, he didn't recall having any grudges with this Zuo Song from the Iron Sword Hall! If Tao Wan believed his slander, the consequences for the Celestial Assembly would be...

Wait a moment.

Luo Chen's heart stirred, and he glanced at Dantu Jiong with the corner of his eye.

She seemed unconcerned about this matter, remaining calm.

Moreover, they had specifically invited him to come here.

Were they trying to be friendly?

As his thoughts raced, the accusations from the next room continued.

"In the Jade Cauldron Region, we have never tolerated demon cultivators."

"I believe that as the future master of the Immortal City for the next decade, Verdant Pill Valley should take charge of this matter."

Zuo Song's words were filled with righteousness.

However, after hearing his accusations, Tao Wan coldly humphed, "Zuo Song, are you trying to teach me how to handle matters?"

Instantly!

Zuo Song's righteous indignation was doused with a bucket of cold water.

He opened his mouth to speak, "It's not..."

"There's no 'it's not.' The person involved hasn't even complained, so why are you, the Iron Sword Hall, sticking your nose where it doesn't belong?"

The person involved was almost extinct!

Zuo Song was utterly confused.

He instinctively argued, "I'm just a part of Heavenly Wave Immortal City, and I feel it's my duty to uphold justice."

Tao Wan coldly smiled, "Since when have you been a part of Heavenly Wave Immortal City? This city belongs to the seven great sects. Understand your position."

At this point, her tone suddenly changed.

"You're right. It seems your Iron Sword Hall has some connection with the Flame Alliance, a bit of a relationship?"

Upon hearing this, Zuo Song's heart trembled.

Verdant Pill Valley had already sided with Falling Cloud Sect, and even the Flame Alliance, an ally of Sword Sect, had suffered several losses.

Even Foundation Establishment Cultivators had fallen.

The two sides were enemies, not friends!

The fact that the Iron Sword Hall had connections with the Flame Alliance was not widely known.

But now, it had caught the attention of the future ruler of the Immortal City.

If she took this opportunity to make things difficult...

Unconsciously, cold sweat soaked through Zuo Song's back.

As Tao Wan spoke, Zuo Song found himself struggling to hear her words.

All he could make out was, "The current Heavenly Wave is still under the control of the Ice Fortress. If there's a problem, go find Dantu Jins, don't bother me!"

What a joke!

Who doesn't know that the Ice Fortress is the secret backer of the Celestial Assembly?

When in trouble, they might not lend a hand.

But if someone were to confront them, it would undoubtedly be a slap in the face for the Ice Fortress.

Do they think a Golden Core Great Sect is so easy to provoke?

His mind in turmoil, Zuo Song left the Ice Wave Palace in a daze.

This was not how he had imagined the script to play out!

Shouldn't they report the Celestial Assembly's misdeeds, and then the future ruler of the Immortal City would become enraged and suppress them with an iron fist?

Moreover, the Celestial Assembly is also involved in the business of first-stage cultivation pills, indirectly taking over a portion of the Yellow Dragon Pill trade from Verdant Pill Valley.

Don't they care about that either?

With the reasons for confrontation delivered right to their doorstep, they have a legitimate cause, even if it's the Ice Fortress, they shouldn't be able to protect them!

What is Tao Wan from Verdant Pill Valley thinking?

Meanwhile, inside the Ice Wave Palace...

Tao Wan gave Luo Chen a Cheshire Cat Grin, "Daoist Luo, it's been two years since we last met, I hope you've been well!"

Luo Chen's expression was calm, "Thank you, True Transmitter Tao, for your righteous assistance."

"It's just a minor matter, not worthy of such gratitude. If you want to thank someone, thank Dantu!" Luo Chen turned to Dantu Jins.

Dantu Jins merely shook his head and said indifferently, "It's just a matter of winning or losing."

Luo Chen suddenly understood.

When the Celestial Assembly was in crisis, the Ice Fortress didn't bother to help.

But now that they've won, they've also proven their strength, albeit slightly.

In this situation, they don't mind adding a little extra to their success.

"The real reason I asked you here today is to tell you about another matter," Dantu Jins said abruptly.

Luo Chen widened his eyes, curious about what he had to say.

Under his gaze, Dantu Jins glanced at Tao Wan and then spoke, "For the next ten years, the Immortal City will still be under the control of the Ice Fortress. As for the cooperation regarding the Jade Dew Pill, we will continue!"

Luo Chen felt a bit dazed by these words.

Didn't they say the Great Sects would take turns every ten years?

And aren't they supposed to be in the process of handing over control?

Luo Chen recalled his first meeting with Dantu Jins and the initial encounter with Absolute Emotion Immortal.

In both meetings, when discussing the cooperation regarding the Jade Dew Pill, they had calculated the duration of the partnership in terms of decades and centuries!

It seemed they never cared about the rotation of power in the Immortal City or whether they would leave.

From the start, they were confident they could sustain this cooperation!

In other words, Verdant Pill Valley's concession of ten years of Immortal City's benefits was a well-planned decision.

It was only recently that it came to fruition.

Dantu Jins' business-like voice echoed in Luo Chen's ears, "In the future, the Celestial Assembly will truly receive the protection of my Absolute Emotion lineage. After you've wrapped up your affairs, try to refine as many Jade Dew Pills as possible."

"The annual supply was too little!"

This was the key point! After understanding all this, Luo Chen took a deep breath.

"I won't let you down!"

...

Accompanied by Shi Bo Ying, Luo Chen exited the Ice Wave Palace.

Facing the dazzling sunlight, Luo Chen felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his entire being.

The external threat was gone!

The Celestial Assembly's various industrial foundations were now well-established.

And now, they had the protection of the Absolute Emotion lineage!

From now on, he wouldn't have to worry about any major problems.

As long as he handled the recent affairs and waited for Sima Huiwang to emerge from seclusion, he could put down various trivial matters and focus on cultivation and pill refinement.

As they walked out, Luo Chen casually chatted with Shi Bo Ying.

He wanted to ask about the Ice Fortress's high-quality second-rank cultivation pills, but the answer he received was both unexpected and reasonable.

"The Ice Fortress isn't skilled in pill refinement, relying on the supply from the Medicine King Sect and Verdant Pill Valley. Occasionally, there are some high-grade pills, but they can't meet the demand."

"In this situation, even if they have them, they won't trickle down to us."

Indeed! Although somewhat surprised, Luo Chen understood.

If it weren't for this, Dantu Jins, and even the Golden Core Supreme, Absolute Emotion Immortal, wouldn't have valued his Jade Dew Pill so highly.

But if that's the case, where can he find high-grade cultivation pills?

"Tao Wan?"

Luo Chen's heart stirred as he thought about Tao Wan, who had protected him earlier that day.

As a great pill refinement sect, even if they don't match the Medicine King Sect or Verdant Pill Valley, their supply of high-grade pills would definitely not be lacking! Perhaps he could try to approach her through the back door?

But with her proud personality, how should he make contact? Should he go through her younger brother, Tao Yisheng? Or should he find her preferences, like when he approached the Ice Fortress, and win her favor to build a relationship?

As Luo Chen pondered, Shi Bo Ying bid farewell and left.

Standing at the entrance of the Ice Wave Palace, Luo Chen sighed.

"Never mind!"

"At least the external threat has been temporarily resolved, and the internal worries will have to be dealt with gradually."

Just as he was about to return to Crimson Peak, he suddenly felt a premonition.

Following a certain direction, Luo Chen looked up.

On the third floor of a nearby restaurant, a man with a red Hall of Seals and a broad sword on his back stared intently at him.

His eyes were filled with uncertainty and suspicion.

Luo Chen could see that the man's face, under Luo Chen's sharp gaze, was gloomy and sullen.

Luo Chen smiled and nodded in the man's direction.

Iron Sword Hall's Master, Zuo Song, forced a smile in response to Luo Chen.

(End of Chapter)

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