The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 377 - 377 378 Pill Country's Big Shot

Chapter 377: Chapter 378: Pill Country’s Big Shot Chapter 377: Chapter 378: Pill Country’s Big Shot Xu Dong’s face flushed, but having faced many trials, he swiftly regained his composure.

The room was filled with important figures.

In front of so many people, Xu Dong wanted to back down, but he still couldn’t completely save his face.

“Chief Mu, you misunderstand me, that’s not what I meant.

I just think that a Second-level Alchemist definitely wouldn’t be helpful.

Moreover, the fewer people who know about this matter the better, you must be aware of that too.

The more people who know, the greater the chance of a leak, which would have severe consequences,” Xu Dong’s tone was much softer, but it was clear he was trying to regain some dignity.

“Vice President Xu Dong, of course, I understand the importance of this matter.

However, I can vouch for Jing Yan’s character and temperament.

If Jing Yan couldn’t be trusted, why would I bring him here?

It would be best not to doubt my judgment,” Mu Liantian said with a cold laugh.

“Heh, let me say a word too.

Jing Yan is a Pill Master of the Alchemist Association.

Although only a Second-level Alchemist, Jing Yan has unique insights into the Alchemy Dao.

I have a fairly good understanding of him; he’s quite steady,” Liu Wen said with a smile at this moment.

A glint of anger flashed in Xu Dong’s eyes upon hearing Liu Wen.

“Alright!

Gentlemen, let’s end the idle talk.

Since Chief Mu holds this young man in such high regard, I trust he has his reasons.”

“I believe you all know why I’ve called you here.

My father’s situation is very tricky, and I ask for your utmost effort,” Zhou Shangyun waved his hand as he addressed everyone.

Then, he turned to the old man beside him.

“Pill King Ji Yue, I truly appreciate your assistance this time,” Zhou Shangyun said bowing slightly to the old man.

Clearly, this elder held a unique status.

While other attendees sat on chairs to either side, this elder was seated next to the Prince.

Such a seat was not just casually occupied.

Within the entirety of Lanqu County City, there likely wasn’t anyone who could sit equally with the Prince.

Zhou Shangyun’s demeanor towards this elder named Ji Yue revealed everything.

“Prince, you are too polite.

Old Master Zhou’s reputation is well-known across the Heavenly Origin Continent.

It is my honor, Ji Yue’s, to assist him,” Ji Yue said with a smile.

“Heh heh… Please, this way, gentlemen!

My father is waiting in the Inner Court,” Zhou Shangyun stood up.

The others also stood.

After Zhou Shangyun and the Pill King named Ji Yue left the room, everyone else followed.

The group headed towards the backyard.

Prince Manor was extremely vast; they walked for more than thirty minutes before they arrived at a place with a strange environment.

There were no guards or servants from the Prince Manor nearby, and the area had a bizarre energy pulsating through it.

Jing Yan guessed that there must be some kind of formation active nearby.

If a stranger wandered in, they could likely be trapped.

Clearly, Old Master Zhou did not like disturbances.

Eventually, everyone stopped in front of a low building.

It looked very ordinary, as if just randomly constructed from clay.

“Lord Chief, who is this Pill King Ji Yue?” Jing Yan whispered to Mu Liantian as they walked at the back.

Jing Yan was somewhat familiar with the powerful alchemists within Lanqu County City, but the name Ji Yue was completely unfamiliar to him.

“Pill King Ji Yue is a formidable Pill Master from Pill Country, extraordinary indeed,” Mu Liantian also whispered back to Jing Yan.

“Pill Country?” Jing Yan was slightly stunned.

This wasn’t the first time he had heard about Pill Country.

Li Xingjiu, the President of the Alchemist Association, was reportedly planning a visit to Pill Country soon.

The conflict between Vice President Xu Dong and Liu Wen over the presidency was fierce because of that.

Unexpectedly, this Ji Yue Pill King had come from Pill Country.

Pill Country was recognized as the Holy Land of the Alchemy Dao on the Heavenly Origin Continent, home to numerous top-tier Pill Masters.

“Gentlemen, please come in,” Zhou Shangyun said, stepping aside.

He seemed to have communicated in some way with someone inside the building, received permission, and then invited everyone in.

“Prince, perhaps we should exclude those not directly involved?” an elder in a yellow robe said, looking towards Jing Yan as he spoke.

Clearly, by ‘those not directly involved,’ he referred to Jing Yan.

This elder in the yellow robe, named Lu Ru, was also a very strong Alchemy King.

His achievements in the Alchemy Dao even surpassed Liu Wen and Xu Dong, almost at par with Li Xingjiu.

However, he wasn’t affiliated with the Alchemist Association; he was an independent Pill Master.

Lu Ru was closely related to Xu Dong, hence his targeted comment against Jing Yan.

Of course, in his view, Jing Yan indeed counted as an uninvolved party.

Not just Jing Yan, even Mu Liantian could technically be considered uninvolved.

However, since Mu Liantian was the Chief Manager of the Prince Manor, even if not a Pill Master, he still had the right to enter this building.

But Jing Yan did not have such qualifications.

Zhou Shangyun looked at Lu Ru, his brow slightly furrowing.

Seeing the Prince’s frown, Lu Ru added, “Diagnosing the old master is no ordinary task.

If just anyone could go in, and it affected the diagnosis, it would be a regrettable loss.”

Jing Yan frowned at this old man; his heart also bristled.

Jing Yan had not even met the Prince’s father and was unaware of his exact condition; naturally, he couldn’t claim he would be helpful.

But this did not mean others could slander him or bluntly label him as irrelevant.

Besides, he mastered the Qian Kun Pill Path; who could declare that he, Jing Yan, wouldn’t be of help?

It was truly infuriating.

Zhou Shangyun glanced at Jing Yan.

Naturally, Zhou Shangyun trusted Mu Liantian immensely.

But to believe that a Second-level Alchemist could be helpful in this matter was beyond his belief.

If even a Second-level Alchemist could be of help, why would he have invited Pill King Ji Yue from Pill Country?

Pill King Ji Yue had traveled a long distance to be here, which was not without a great cost to the Prince Manor.

So, in Zhou Shangyun’s eyes, whether Jing Yan entered or not did not really matter.

“Jing Yan!

You, just wait here.

This matter isn’t something a mere Second-level Alchemy King like you can intervene in,” Xu Dong also contemptuously added.

As a Pill Master of the Alchemist Association, and with Xu Dong as the Vice President, it wasn’t out of place for Xu Dong to speak to Jing Yan in such a commanding tone.

On the surface, Jing Yan indeed was a subordinate of Xu Dong.