Supreme Alchemist
Chapter 2320 - 2320 2310 Traitor

2320: Chapter 2310: Traitor 2320: Chapter 2310: Traitor Even without giving any attention to the two people whose faces had already turned ashen, Long Yan continued speaking.

“First, the days that Mingyue Sect travels to Moon City every year are fixed.

Just now I learned from Yin Yue’s mouth that normally Qiong Tian Gate wouldn’t bother Mingyue Sect at this time, because recruiting new disciples is akin to a sect’s lineage.

If they were offended, it would result in an enmity akin to death.”

Before going up the mountain, Long Yan had already asked Yin Yue, who, after thinking carefully for a while, gave a definite answer.

Qiong Tian Gate generally wouldn’t trouble Mingyue Sect at this time because they also recruit new disciples during this period.

As for Yin Yue herself, her injury occurred during a training against a Demon Beast.

Normally, recruiting new disciples would not require Yin Yue’s intervention, but at the insistence of the Second Elder, Yin Yue eventually led the disciples to Moon City to recruit new disciples.

Of course, when speaking of this, the Second Elder and Third Elder were already sweating profusely.

The matter was actually very simple—it was just a matter of willingness to think about it.

Now with Long Yan’s analysis, he had almost guessed it correctly.

Indeed, this action against Yin Yue was initiated by the Second Elder who sent someone to inform Qiong Tian Gate, and even told them to dispatch some strong disciples.

Thus, Qiong Tian Gate sent Yu Hai.

However, neither the Second Elder nor Qiong Tian Gate expected that Long Yan’s appearance would disrupt their plan.

Originally almost managing to corner the Sect Leader into abdicating, the Second Elder had not expected Long Yan to intervene unexpectedly and eliminate Yu Hai from Qiong Tian Gate, thereby foiling the entire plan.

This was also the reason why the Second Elder held such enmity against Long Yan.

Had it been just because Long Yan struck the Third Elder, the Second Elder would have merely made things difficult for Long Yan, but would not have gone to such extremes.

However, now that the Great Elder’s authority had been deprived by Li Xueling, the remaining Second Elder was unable to stir any further waves.

“There’s such a thing?”

Li Xueling’s beautiful eyes filled with anger, surprised that a traitor emerged from their own ranks.

Although Long Yan did not specify who it was, anyone who intended to pull down the Sect Leader’s authority within Mingyue Sect could not be said to be completely unknown, but all signs pointed to the Second Elder.

Already the target of many arrows, the Second Elder wiped the sweat from his forehead.

The terrifying pressure from Li Xueling was already bearing down on him, making it difficult for him to catch his breath, while the nearby Third Elder, although only implicated, was now trembling with fear.

“Sect Leader, please calm your anger.

This is just one side of the story.

I don’t think such a traitor would exist within our Mingyue Sect.

I will conduct a thorough investigation through the sect, and if found, there will be no leniency.”

The words of the Second Elder were quite grandiose, but what he truly thought, no one knew.

After all, betraying the sect was a grave crime, intolerable in the Cultivation World.

Of course, Li Xueling did not continue to press the Second Elder.

Today, having already seized the Great Elder’s authority, if she were to take down the Second Elder as well, it could cause panic throughout the sect, which would naturally be an undesirable loss.

However, this did not mean the Sect Leader would let the Second Elder off completely, as a flicker of frost passed through her eyes.

“What should be done if we discover the mastermind?

Surely I don’t need to teach this to the Second Elder, right?”

Li Xueling’s words were undeniably full of threatening implications.

The Second Elder merely nodded his head, realizing that he probably could no longer contend for the position of Sect Leader with Li Xueling.

Casting a covert glance at the nearby Third Elder, the Second Elder couldn’t help sighing inwardly.

“I’m sorry.”

With this matter resolved, Li Xueling’s mood greatly improved, her beautiful eyes turning towards Long Yan.

“Young man, what is your name?”

Previously preoccupied with scheming against (dealing with) the three Elders, Li Xueling realized that she didn’t even know Long Yan’s name yet.

“Long Yan.”

“Which sect are you a disciple of?”

Seeing Long Yan’s neither servile nor overbearing demeanor, Li Xueling actually felt a bit delighted in her heart.

This was how a genius should behave, unlike those who groveled in front of her, which she found repulsive.

“No sect, no faction, merely a Guest Elder of a Commercial Association.”

Hearing that Long Yan was an Elder, Yin Yue beside him looked at Long Yan with surprise.

Before, she hadn’t heard Long Yan mention his origins, and she hadn’t expected him to be an Elder of the Commercial Association.

One should know, being a Guest Elder in the Commercial Association is not a small matter; those in the Commercial Association are all proficient in its affairs.

Typically, a Guest Elder in the Commercial Association equals the association in terms of profits and must ensure the safety of the Commercial Association.

Hence, a Guest Elder usually possesses formidable strength.

“Which Commercial Association?”

“Yanmen Commerce Association.”

Li Xueling almost spat out the tea she had just sipped into her mouth.

Long Yan was a Guest Elder of Yanmen Commerce Association?

“Cough cough.”

As someone from the real upper strata of the Qin Dynasty, Li Xueling naturally knew of the Yanmen Commerce Association, which is one of the recent dark horses that had risen unexpectedly.

She just didn’t expect Long Yan to be the behind-the-scenes Guest Elder, which was truly a shock to her.

Of course, Li Xueling’s reaction was already within Long Yan’s expectations.

He gave a wry smile helplessly.

In front of a strong person like Li Xueling, his own Divine Emperor First Order really didn’t stand much chance.

After all, each advancement in the Realm of the Divine Emperor signifies a qualitative leap.

For example, an early stage Divine Emperor Second Level could easily crush a late stage Divine Emperor First Order; such is the disparity in cultivation bases.

Long Yan, being at the first order of the Divine Emperor’s realm, was indeed too weak.

But considering Long Yan’s young age, such a genius probably deserved the position of a Guest Elder in a Commercial Association.

“However, visitors are guests.

Since you’ve come to the Mingyue Sect, let Yin Yue show you around properly.

Of course, if you wish to join our Mingyue Sect, that’s also possible.”

Long Yan hesitated slightly at Li Xueling’s demeanor.

He didn’t come to the Mingyue Sect to tour, but for the Thunder Spirit Bead in Li Xueling’s possession, and after some thought, Long Yan chose to speak the truth directly.

“Actually, my purpose here is to ask for something in Sect Leader’s possession.”

This straightforward statement slightly furrowed Li Xueling’s brows, but she didn’t say anything, though Long Yan’s directness was still a bit unaccustomed for her.

“What do you want?”

Li Xueling’s eyes glinted as she asked Long Yan.

“Thunder Spirit Bead.”

He slowly uttered these three words, and immediately even the Second Elder and Third Elder beside him widened their eyes.

This youngster really had guts.

A bone-chilling coldness instantly enveloped the entire Main Hall.

The originally warm and comfortable temperature abruptly turned piercingly cold, the significance of these three words unsettling Li Xueling entirely.

“What did you say?”

If Li Xueling’s manner of speaking was considered mild before, now it could only be described as ‘cold as frost’.