The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 719: Jing Yan’s Gift

Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Jing Yan’s Gift

Alchemy Dao Family of the Wan Family.

Recently, within the Wan Family, things had been restless.

All this stemmed from a decision made by the high ranks of the Wan Family—they could not understand why the family had changed its attitude towards Jing Yan.

The management of the Wan Family was aware of the conflicts between the family and Jing Yan. Therefore, they found the sudden change in attitude by the senior figures difficult to accept.

They couldn’t comprehend why, after Jing Yan had caused the Wan Family such great losses, seizing a portion of the Wan Family’s Source Power, the family didn’t join forces with the Gai Family to deal with Jing Yan.

So what if Jing Yan was the Holy Hall Master?

With the strength of the Wan Family, they weren’t necessarily afraid of a newly appointed Holy Hall Master. Moreover, if they could help the Gai Family eliminate Jing Yan, the benefits for the Wan Family would be substantial. This would be crucial for solidifying the family’s position on the Heavenly Origin Continent.

However, although many people didn’t quite understand, the ultimate leadership of the family, including Wan Family Ancestor Wan Zhonghua, didn’t provide much of an explanation.

Deep within the Wan Family estate was the residence of Wan Zhonghua.

"Kui Long Palace Master!"

"Ancestor!"

The Third Hall Master of the Holy Hall, Kui Long, came again to see Wan Zhonghua at the Wan Family.

During this period, although Kui Long was busy with matters in the Splendid Dojo on behalf of Jing Yan, he hadn’t stopped observing the Wan Family, always keeping in mind the task Jing Yan had assigned to him.

Jing Yan had said that if the Wan Family sided with Hall Master Jing Yan, then a Longevity Pill would be given to the Wan Family Ancestor Wan Zhonghua. Kui Long, covertly observing the actions of the Wan Family, confirmed that they had indeed chosen to stand with Hall Master Jing Yan before he visited them again, prepared to deliver the Longevity Pill to Wan Zhonghua.

Jing Yan had given him two Longevity Pills. He had consumed the first pill, and although he was also tempted by the second pill, he knew that it didn’t belong to him and that it would be unwise to keep it for himself.

"Ancestor, I am very pleased!"

"Your choice was wise," Kui Long said, sitting next to Wan Zhonghua, his words heavy with meaning.

"I must thank you for your guidance, Palace Master Kui Long," Wan Zhonghua said with a smile.

"Hehe, no need to mention it. With our relationship as it stands, could I possibly watch the Wan Family fall into the abyss?" Kui Long waved his hand. "This time, I’ve brought something with me."

"Being with Hall Master Jing Yan definitely brings benefits. Ancestor, take a look! This item is something that Hall Master Jing Yan asked me to pass on to you." Kui Long took out the Jade Bottle containing the Longevity Pill.

"What is this?" Wan Zhonghua asked, taking the Jade Bottle and surprised.

Something handed over by Jing Yan?

What could it be?

Wan Zhonghua truly hadn’t expected Jing Yan to send him a gift. Therefore, his surprise was genuine.

"An elixir?" Wan Zhonghua opened the Jade Bottle and saw the Longevity Pill inside.

"What kind of elixir is this? It looks unfamiliar." Wan Zhonghua examined it carefully but still had no recollection. He hadn’t yet realized that this elixir was the legendary Longevity Pill, revered as sacred.

Wan Zhonghua was an old monster who had studied Alchemy Dao for thousands of years; the elixirs he didn’t recognize were truly few.

"This is the Longevity Pill!"

"Ancestor, this is a truly priceless treasure," Kui Long licked his lips. "This one was sent by Hall Master Jing Yan for you. Besides this, Hall Master Jing Yan also gave me another one. That one, I have already consumed. Do you know how much my lifespan increased by?" Kui Long said excitedly.

Hearing Kui Long’s words, Wan Zhonghua also became restless, his gaze intensifying as he looked at the elixir in his hand.

"How much longer did Palace Master Kui Long’s lifespan increase?" Wan Zhonghua asked instinctively.

"Three hundred years! A full three hundred years!" Kui Long said excitedly. "This is a First-class Longevity Pill. The one I consumed was also of First-class quality. That means, Ancestor, if you take this Longevity Pill, you too can increase your lifespan by three hundred years, just like me."

"This... this..." Wan Zhonghua was so excited he was at a loss for words.

"Alright, I’ve completed the task Hall Master Jing Yan assigned me. Things are busy in Holy City, so I’ve to rush back immediately."

"No need to see me off!"

With that, Kui Long stood up and swiftly left.

After Kui Long had left, the first thing Wan Zhonghua did was suppress the excitement in his heart and enter a secret chamber to consume the newly acquired Longevity Pill.

He wanted to see for himself if the effects of the Longevity Pill were truly as potent. Could a First-class Longevity Pill really extend life by three hundred years?

The result of Wan Zhonghua consuming the elixir was quickly confirmed. After taking the elixir, his lifespan indeed increased by at least three hundred years, just as Kui Long had said.

Next, Wan Zhonghua immediately summoned the high ranks of the Wan Family, including the Wan Family Patriarch.

In the room, the absolute senior figures of the Wan Family quickly assembled.

"Ancestor, you urgently called us here. What’s the matter?" the Wan Family Patriarch asked, bowing.

"Yes, I’ve called you here because there is indeed one matter that needs to be adjusted. It concerns Hall Master Jing Yan," Wan Zhonghua nodded.

Unconsciously, he also referred to Jing Yan as Hall Master Jing Yan.

Previously, he had always referred to Jing Yan by his name, even after changing his attitude towards Jing Yan, he had still called him by his name. Now, however, he referred to him as Hall Master Jing Yan.

The rest of the Wan Family’s senior figures didn’t immediately realize the change in how the Ancestor referred to Jing Yan.

"Ancestor, are we changing our strategy? Are we going to join forces with the Gai Family?" the Wan Family Patriarch asked, raising an eyebrow.

Because many in the management had voiced their objections recently, he, as the Patriarch, was also quite troubled. Although he was inclined towards improving relations with Jing Yan, he still had to consider the opinions of the family members.

"Nonsense!" Just as the Wan Family Patriarch and others looked towards Wan Zhonghua, the latter shouted in anger.

"We must absolutely respect Hall Master Jing Yan!"

"Hall Master Jing Yan holds the identity of the Great Alchemist King. We must not offend him at any cost."

"I’ve called you here to inform you to take out half of the rare resources from the family’s Treasure Vault. This time, at Jing Yan’s Alchemy Pill Conference, present them to Hall Master Jing Yan as a gift from our Wan Family." Wan Zhonghua took a breath and continued slowly.

"What?"

"This..."

"Ancestor, how is this possible! The treasures accumulated by our family over thousands of years, there are so many of them, to give half to Jing Yan?"

"This is too rash, Ancestor. Please reconsider!"

As soon as Wan Zhonghua finished, many high ranks of the Wan Family objected.

The Wan Family, being the premier Alchemy Dao Family on the Heavenly Origin Continent, possessed a startlingly large number of rare treasures, with values beyond measure. But the Ancestor said to give half to Jing Yan.

The Wan Family Patriarch and others also wondered why the Ancestor suddenly made this decision.

"Hmph, you all lack foresight!"

"Just now, Palace Master Kui Long came to see me. Do you know what Palace Master Kui Long brought with him?" Wan Zhonghua said coldly.