Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1074: What to Do?

Chapter 1074: Chapter 1074: What to Do?

"What’s going on? I’d like to know what’s happening too..."

Hearing Zu Tiangang’s inquiry, Hong Qitian muttered to himself before turning to look at the severely damaged main hall behind him. Thinking of the invaluable Furnace Cauldron and the vast amount of Cultivation Resources inside, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger, causing the blood to churn within him and uncontrollably spout another mouthful of fresh blood.

Zu Tiangang and the others, seeing this, exchanged glances, considerably moved.

Just now, Hong Qitian had emitted a howl to call for support, clearly having encountered a powerful attacker. Zu Tiangang and his company had raced to the scene in just a matter of moments. Initially, they thought they could surround the attacker, but to their disbelief, the assailant had already left after severely injuring Hong Qitian and damaging part of the main hall where Hong resided.

What shocked them even more was that from start to finish, including Zu Tiangang, a Vast Level Perfection strongman, none of the Purple Flame Sect Disciples sensed the attacker’s Martial Artist Aura.

This meant that the assailant successfully deceived all Purple Flame Sect Disciples, stealthily infiltrated the core area of the Purple Flame Sect Headquarters, and launched this attack on Hong Qitian.

This situation indicated that the attacker’s strength was definitely greater than Hong Qitian’s and was skilled in using secret techniques to conceal his aura, making it impossible for the Purple Flame Sect Disciples to sense his presence.

Who exactly was this shadowy assailant, and how formidable was his strength? What was his purpose in attacking Hong Qitian?

This incident was shrouded in mystery and strangeness, and it was this very enigma that left the high-ranking officials of the Purple Flame Sect feeling deeply unsettled.

"I was refining Elixirs in the hall just now when I suddenly sensed an impending crisis. When I went out to check, I saw two stone slabs flying toward me..."

Hong Qitian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, suppressed the tumultuous aura within him, and recounted the incident to Zu Tiangang and the others.

"The two stone slabs that injured Elder Hong, the strength of the attacker is indeed extraordinary!"

Listening to Hong Qitian, Zu Tiangang said with a grave expression.

"Sect Master, what should we do now?"

An Elder of the Purple Flame Sect, with a worried expression, asked solemnly.

The other high-ranking officials of the Purple Flame Sect also turned their gaze towards Zu Tiangang.

With the imminent gathering of the Thousand Lakes Country Sect Convention, the vicinity of the Purple Flame Sect Headquarters was thronged with hundreds of elite Sect Disciples from various major Sects of Thousand Lakes Country, along with invited guests like those from the Xuannv Sect to observe. If this humiliating incident were to leak, it would not only please other Sects with ulterior motives but would also make every Disciple of the Purple Flame Sect feel endangered.

"Until the matter is thoroughly investigated, no one must divulge any information about this. Otherwise... death without mercy! Furthermore..."

Zu Tiangang furrowed his brows in thought for a moment, suddenly his body filled with Killing Qi and his eyes emitting a fierce light, he instructed in a deep voice, "Elder Zhu, Elder Wu, you two lead a team to conduct a thorough search within the Purple Flame Sect Headquarters for any suspicious individuals hiding or lurking. Also... pay special attention to the residences of Sect Disciples attending the Sect Convention!"

He continued, "Elder Han, Elder Zhou, mobilize all resources within Purple Flame City and investigate any formidable martial artists that have recently appeared!"

Then, Zu Tiangang instructed the two Deputy Sect Masters to lead people to appease the disciples from various sects participating in the sect conference, allowing them to rest easy and continue with the welcome luncheon as planned tomorrow.

"Elder Hong, you are severely injured. You do not have to participate in this sect conference. Rest well at your residence!"

Zu Tiangang had something on his mind and, leaving these words behind, he prepared to leave.

"Sect Master, today at the Martial Artists Trading Market, a mid-grade Alchemist and Artifact Refiner named Bai Fang rented a stall to refine elixirs and artifacts for people. Bai Fang is not old, about forty years old. After hearing about him, I specifically went to meet him, hoping to befriend him. However, he made outrageous statements, claiming he wanted to become the number one Alchemist of the Purple Flame Sect, superior to me. I was so angry that I argued with him, but we did not come to blows. I’m not sure if he is related to this incident."

Hong Qitian hesitated for a moment but still stopped Zu Tiangang and told him about the near conflict he had with the guy named "Bai Fang" at dusk.

Previously, Hong Qitian was worried that if Zu Tiangang knew about "Bai Fang," he might invite him to join the Purple Flame Sect, which could potentially affect his own status within the sect. Therefore, he hadn’t told Zu Tiangang. But with the current situation and Zu Tiangang sending people to gather information, it was impossible to keep it from Zu Tiangang any longer. It was better to come clean himself.

Hong Qitian was well aware that even if Zu Tiangang was displeased with him for offending "Bai Fang," he would not turn against him, as the higher echelons of the Purple Flame Sect relied on him to refine mid-grade elixirs for their cultivation.

Unless Zu Tiangang could find another mid-grade Alchemist— but such Alchemists are extremely rare, so finding another would not be easy.

"However, Bai Fang’s strength is not far from mine, yet the attackers earlier had much greater strength than I do, so it’s unlikely to be Bai Fang. But whether or not he is related to this incident, I can’t be certain. After all, besides him, I don’t have other enemies. The only issue I have is with Bai Fang."

Hong Qitian believed that as Bai Fang was both a mid-grade Alchemist and Artifact Refiner, he must have many powerful friends. It was quite possible that by provoking him, he could have invited a stronger martial artist to retaliate.

"Hmm, I understand."

After listening to Hong Qitian complete his report, Zu Tiangang’s expression remained neutral as he nodded and didn’t say much. He left two stewards to look after Hong Qitian and then left with the others.

"That old bastard Hong Qitian! He’s truly detestable!"

As soon as he stepped out of the main gate of Hong Qitian’s courtyard, Zu Tiangang’s expression instantly darkened, and he cursed Hong Qitian internally.

Just as Hong Qitian had guessed, although Zu Tiangang was very dissatisfied upon learning about the enmity between Hong Qitian and Bai Fang, he was helpless as the Purple Flame Sect’s desire to maintain its status as a third-grade major sect and the upper echelons’ desire to enhance their power relied on the elixirs refined by Hong Qitian.

Zu Tiangang had already decided to personally visit the Martial Artists Trading Market tomorrow, hoping to meet the Alchemist and Artifact Refiner named Bai Fang. He planned to offer him generous benefits and ultimately recruit him into the Purple Flame Sect as an Elder of Tribute, similar to Hong Qitian.

Even if Bai Fang were unwilling to join the Purple Flame Sect, Zu Tiangang decided it was essential to establish a good relationship with him. A martial artist who was both a mid-grade Alchemist and Artifact Refiner was highly sought after everywhere; offending him would be harmful and useless.

He just hoped Bai Fang wouldn’t bear a grudge and resent the Purple Flame Sect because of Hong Qitian. If that were the case, it would be troublesome.

Thinking of this, Zu Tiangang couldn’t help but curse Hong Qitian internally once again.