Chapter 768
Forced relationships are never sweet!
"Who do you think you are, to be worthy of being called the Pure Lotus Alchemist of our Alchemy Pavilion?"
Lu Zhaohe rebuked angrily.
Yu Shaoqing was not annoyed at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "There's no point in saying more. Just let Zhang Lingshan and Ding Hong come out and we'll know. By the way, the city lord is also very interested in this and is on his way."
Lu Zhaohe and Ding Yangshuo's expressions both changed.
If City Lord Luo Wenyuan were to arrive in person, everything would be different.
However, such a trivial matter should not be enough to alarm Luo Wenyuan to come in person. If he does come, General Zuo Sining will certainly have to come as well, and things will be even more difficult to handle.
and so.
Yu Shaoqing is definitely talking nonsense.
Although she thought so, Lu Zhaohe was not sure, so she snorted, "Ding Yangshuo, ignore these irrelevant people and quickly call Zhang Lingshan out."
"Alright, but if Zhang Lingshan doesn't agree to be taken away by you, you can't force him to go."
Ding Yangshuo said, then clapped his hands.
Then a woman in red came out with a tall, gaunt-looking young man.
"grandfather."
Ding Hong first greeted Ding Yangshuo, then glanced around and said, "What's all this fuss about? Hehe. Zhang Lingshan, say hello to your former colleagues too."
"Greetings, everyone."
Zhang Lingshan cupped his hands and said, "Miss Hong saved my life. I swear to repay her kindness by refining pills for the rest of my life. Therefore, I voluntarily withdraw from the Pill Refining Pavilion. Please return home."
"How dare you!"
Lu Zhaohe was furious and shouted, "Who do you think you are, to think you can just quit whenever you want? I didn't say you could quit, so you can't quit!"
Zhang Lingshan quickly glanced around and was surprised to find Qi Shuyan in the crowd.
However, judging from the strength of the person in front of Qi Shuyan, who was a Golden Immortal, and who kept protecting Qi Shuyan behind him, it seems that Qi Shuyan has managed to get on the good side.
Although I really wanted to talk to Qi Shuyan to see what was going on, now was clearly not the time.
Zhang Lingshan cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I have never joined the Alchemy Pavilion. I was only seconded there to be Huo Ran's assistant. So why do I need your permission to leave the Alchemy Pavilion?"
"How dare you talk to me like that?!"
Lu Zhaohe was furious.
I never expected that the little thing I used as a container to transfer the ash and poison fire would dare to contradict me today. What audacity!
Zhang Lingshan said, "I wouldn't dare. I'm just telling the truth."
"Hahaha."
Ding Hong laughed loudly, then shouted, "Zhang Lingshan, you mustn't be rude to Elder Lu, apologize immediately!"
"Yes, I was rude. Please forgive me, Elder Lu." Zhang Lingshan cupped his hands in apology.
It would have been better if she hadn't apologized; the apology only fueled Lu Zhaohe's anger. She shouted, "Sima Yue, this kid claims to be from your weapon-refining pavilion! Bring him back to me immediately!"
"I?"
Sima Yue was in a real bind.
How did such a difficult task fall to me?
Zhang Lingshan is really something else; why did you bring up this temporary transfer for no reason?
Is it because I failed to protect you back then, causing you to go to the Alchemy Pavilion, that you're deliberately seeking revenge?
Just as Sima Yue was thinking about how to find an excuse to decline this difficult task, Zhang Lingshan suddenly said, "I never said I was from the Weapon Refining Pavilion. Since I was seconded there, I have not been from the Weapon Refining Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Sima Yue immediately felt relieved and said, "That's right. He was transferred away, so he's no longer with my Weapon Refining Pavilion. Huo Ran asked Zhang Lingshan to be his fire-tending boy, so I directly approved his transfer to the Alchemy Pavilion. Besides, he's already a Jade Token Alchemist, but in my Weapon Refining Pavilion's records, he's only a Bronze Token Alchemist. Naturally, the Alchemy Pavilion, which is of a higher rank, will be the standard."
Lu Zhaohe said, "Zhang Lingshan, you heard that. You were born a member of my Alchemy Pavilion, and you will die a ghost of my Alchemy Pavilion. You can't escape! Return quickly, and I will give you the status of a Supreme Jade Token Alchemist. Don't be so stubborn."
Zhang Lingshan said, "Since being saved by Miss Hong, I belong to Miss Hong in life and in death. I cannot comply."
"court death!"
Enraged, Lu Zhaohe pointed her right hand sharply, and a barely perceptible needle of fire shot towards Zhang Lingshan.
"careful!"
Ding Hong shouted urgently, and with her right hand she unleashed a red streak that swept towards the flame needle.
but.
Lu Zhaohe's Flame Needle technique was a skill she had mastered in seclusion; how could she possibly stop it so easily?
and so.
At the critical moment, Ding Yangshuo had to step in, unleashing a burst of energy that shattered the flame needle from a distance.
"Lu Zhaohe, you can't force things. Zhang Lingshan has already made it clear that he's not one of your alchemy pavilion's people. You'd better stop making trouble here and go back."
Ding Yangshuo said calmly.
Lu Zhaohe was furious. She reached out and grabbed Qi Shuyan behind Sima Yue.
"What are you doing?!"
Sima Yue was taken aback and immediately pulled Qi Shuyan back quickly, saying, "What's wrong with you? If you want Zhang Lingshan to come back, go find Zhang Lingshan. Why are you attacking my disciple?"
"what!"
Suddenly, Qi Shuyan let out a scream and frantically tore at his clothes. The skin exposed by the torn clothes showed visible signs of burning.
"Emberfire Poison!"
Everyone was taken aback.
Now everyone finally understands what kind of deadly move Lu Zhaohe comprehended after emerging from seclusion.
No wonder he was able to defeat Ding Yangshuo.
It turned out that she had unexpectedly benefited from the misfortune and had mastered the power of the Ash Bone Fire Poison.
This move was so subtle that it was almost imperceptible. Even with Sima Yue's strength, he couldn't stop Lu Zhaohe from grabbing the envoy of the Qishu.
It seemed that Sima Yue had managed to evade Qi Shuyan, but in reality, the Ash Bone Fire Poison had bypassed Sima Yue and landed on Qi Shuyan.
If we don't help Qi Shuyan expel this Ash Bone Fire Poison quickly, with Qi Shuyan's strength, he'll probably suffer a lot.
“Zhang Lingshan, this man is called Qi Shuyan. He ascended to heaven with you, and you have a close relationship. Now, because of your stubbornness, he has also been infected with the Ash Bone Fire Poison. Why don't you hurry back and help him get rid of the poison?”
With a smile on her face, Lu Zhaohe continued, "Listen to how miserable his cries are. Can you bear to let him suffer to death? I think no one knows better than you what the ash-boned fire poison feels like."
Seeing that Lu Zhaohe was so ruthless, even attacking her own people in order to force Zhang Lingshan to return.
Ding Yangshuo was taken aback.
Fortunately, he knew that his granddaughter Ding Hong had planted the Soul-Devouring Worm larvae in Zhang Lingshan, so he was not worried that Zhang Lingshan would betray the Ding family.
The others couldn't see the Soul-Devouring Worm larva between Zhang Lingshan's eyebrows because so much time had passed that the creature had long since penetrated deep into Zhang Lingshan's flesh, and the scar between his eyebrows had long since disappeared. In addition, there was the Ding family's formation here, which prevented the others' divine senses from penetrating, so they were unable to detect it.
Even if divine sense could penetrate through, due to the special nature of the Soul-Devouring Worm larvae, not just anyone could detect them.
Therefore, many people are watching closely to see what choice Zhang Lingshan will make in this situation.
Although his choice is not actually important, because the choice is not in his hands at all.
but.
Whoever he chooses will have the upper hand in the conversation and will have an advantageous position in negotiations—that's what Lu Zhaohe wants. "Who is Qi Shuyan? I don't know him. What does his life or death have to do with me?"
But Zhang Lingshan said calmly.
Lu Zhaohe's face darkened.
Sima Yue cursed, "Zhang Lingshan, you little beast! Do you know how many times Qi Shuyan begged me for you? He considers you his best brother, and this is how you treat him? If you're even human, quickly get rid of the poison!"
Zhang Lingshan said, "The one who tied the bell must untie it. Whoever poisoned it can cure it."
After saying that, he cupped his hands to Ding Hong and said, "Miss Ding, there's nothing more for me here. I want to go back and refine pills."
"Bastard!"
Enraged, Lu Zhaohe pounced down, intending to forcibly take Zhang Lingshan away.
Ding Yangshuo made a sweeping motion with his right hand, creating a chasm that trapped Lu Zhaohe inside. He said, "It's not your place to run wild in the Ding family!"
rub rub!
In an instant, dozens of men, women, and children of all ages flew out from all directions. They were all Golden Immortals and peak Profound Immortals from the Ding family, each of them coldly staring at Lu Zhaohe and the others.
“Lu Zhaohe, are you going to war against our Ding family on behalf of the Anning Army? This is a serious matter, and I’m afraid you are not up to the responsibility.”
Ding Yangshuo said coldly.
Lu Zhaohe said, "So what if we start a war? Are you afraid of me?"
"But there's no point in doing that."
A voice suddenly rang out.
Lu Zhaohe turned around abruptly and looked towards the source of the sound.
He was an old man wearing a straw hat, with a weathered face, looking like an old farmer. He was Pang Mancang, the domain lord of Anning Army's paddy field domain, and Wei Cuicui's superior.
He stood in the crowd, always seeming like someone just there to make up the numbers. He always hid his head and expression inside his straw hat, never spoke, and had no presence at all.
But then, he actually spoke up, surprising not only Lu Zhaohe but everyone else.
This is because it goes completely against Pang Mancang's personality; he's not the type to meddle in other people's business.
In fact, if it weren't for General Zuo Sining's order, Pang Mancang wouldn't have even come, given his personality.
The old man preferred to farm in the paddy fields.
However, although the old man always appeared indifferent and quiet, no one dared to underestimate his strength.
Even now, Lu Zhaohe was unwilling to argue with him, so her attitude was completely different from that towards Sima Yue. She didn't shout at him, but simply frowned and asked, "Old Pang, what do you think we should do?"
Pang Mancang said, "In my opinion, when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. We should have a proper talk."
"Since Zhang Lingshan was once a member of the Weapon Refining Pavilion and the Pill Refining Pavilion, and also worked in my Shuitian Domain, the fact that he is a member of our Anning Army is irrefutable and cannot be disputed."
"But he was saved by Ding Hong again, and he needs to repay Ding Hong's life-saving grace, which is also a fact."
"I suggest that we all compromise and jointly fund Zhang Lingshan's alchemy."
"Look at Zhang Lingshan's gaunt face and thin figure. It is evident that he has suffered greatly while refining pills at the Ding family and has lacked rest, thus overdrawing his body."
"It just so happens that we have quite a lot of high-grade spirit rice in our paddy fields, which we can use to help Zhang Lingshan refine pills and restore his energy."
"How about we share the pills that Zhang Lingshan refines equally?"
Pang Mancang took off his straw hat, revealing a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhaohe paused for a moment. This was indeed a solution, and it was exactly what she wanted. She just hadn't expected Pang Mancang to bring it up beforehand.
Ding Yangshuo and Ding Hong exchanged a glance.
In fact, they had considered this outcome. After all, a fight would be difficult to resolve, and if they didn't fight, Lu Zhaohe would definitely not give up if there was no result. A stalemate couldn't continue indefinitely.
and so.
This approach isn't bad.
As long as they negotiate the terms properly, they will definitely have the upper hand, since Zhang Lingshan has a Soul-Devouring Worm larva on his head and is Ding Hong's servant.
Furthermore, Pang Mancang himself mentioned that he would send high-grade spirit rice, which was practically delivered to their doorstep, so why not take it?
However, before either party could agree to Pang Mancang's proposal, Yu Shaoqing, who had been watching from a distance, suddenly said, "Ding Hong, Zhang Lingshan was given to me by Lu Zhaohe. I only asked you to help me deal with it; I didn't say I was giving it to you. Brother, I thank you for healing Zhang Lingshan; consider it a favor I owe you. Now I'm taking Zhang Lingshan away, and I'll repay your favor later, how about that?"
If it were just Yu Shaoqing alone, Lu Zhaohe would have started cursing him out.
but.
At this moment, Yu Shaoqing was not only surrounded by members of the Green Robe Sect, but also by members of the Purple Robe Sect.
But this is not the point.
The key point is that standing next to Yu Shaoqing was a figure dressed in a black robe whose face was obscured.
This person just stood there without saying a word, like a mute, but no one dared to ignore his presence.
As everyone knows, this person represents the city lord Luo Wenyuan.
His presence here is equivalent to the presence of City Lord Luo Wenyuan.
It's clear that although the city lord didn't personally attend to the business of the superior-grade Pure Lotus Pill, he had his eye on it and would definitely not let it go.
Since they won't give up easily, and a fight can't break out, then they're bound to remain in a stalemate.
At this time.
Chen Nuo, an old man from the Purple Robe Sect, suddenly said, "Yu Shaoqing, what you said is inappropriate. Zhang Lingshan clearly belongs to everyone, how can you say it belongs to you alone? I suggest that Zhang Lingshan be divided into three parts, and everyone take one part, what do you think?"
"Bullshit! If it's divided into three parts, it'll just die. What's the point of taking it with you?"
Yu Shaoqing cursed.
Chen Nuo said, "Since you can't bear to divide Zhang Lingshan into three parts, let's build a Pure Lotus Pavilion in our Anning City, where Zhang Lingshan can refine Pure Lotus Pills, and then everyone can share his top-grade Pure Lotus Pills, what do you think?"
"That's an interesting suggestion. What do you two think?"
Yu Shaoqing said.
He and Chen Nuo worked together to finalize the idea.
Next, Ding Yangshuo and Lu Zhaohe, representing the Ding family and An Ningjun respectively, officially began negotiations among the three parties.
From the beginning, everyone knew that a real fight was impossible because no one wanted to break the balance.
Therefore, this outcome was expected.
"Master, you guessed wrong. Da Shan wasn't killed. In the end, everyone still chose to share. Cough cough, that's wonderful."
Qi Shuyan's skin became increasingly scorched, but he instead smiled.
Sima Yue cursed, "He doesn't treat you like a brother, so why are you so happy?"
Qi Shu said, "It's alright. Once the three parties have finished their talks, Da Shan can help me expel the fire poison. He was able to survive even after becoming a vessel for the ash bone fire poison, which shows that he's already used to expelling the ash bone fire poison. He must have a way."
Sima Yue said, "How much longer will that take?"
"It won't be long. Master, when Dashan expels the fire poison from me, I will ask him to help you refine a magic weapon. Since he has already shared it, he should be able to help us refine magic weapons."
The book on objects speaks of the Way.
Sima Yue sighed, "It's not that simple. He's only sharing alchemy, and he'll be refining pills every day from now on, so he won't have any spare time." (End of Chapter)