Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The City Lord Estate.
These ancient buildings were all extraordinary. Even the stone lion at the entrance was carved out of a hundred-year-old piece of white jade. This kind of jade material was extremely rare much less one that was this large. It could nourish spiritual energy and prolong oneâs life.
Even the decorations at the entrance were like this much less the inside. It was not an exaggeration to say that even a brick of the City Lord Estate was priceless. Of course, this was only a joke from the people outside. In fact, it was not far from the truth.
From the outside, the City Lord Estate did not seem to occupy a large area. However, there was a different world inside. It was difficult for ordinary people to get a glimpse of the scene inside.
The security here was tight. There were sentry posts every few steps. The closer it was to the City Lordâs room, the tighter the security was. There were also patrols moving back and forth. It was as if they had completely surrounded this place. Not even a fly could fly in much less people.
However, the strange thing was that the city lord was not in the room. Moreover, looking at the furnishings and equipment in the room, it seemed that no one had used it for a long time.
In another spacious hall, there were all kinds of pill cauldrons. There were many people busying themselves. At a glance, they were all people from the Alchemy Association. As far as the eye could see, they were all sixth or seventh rank alchemists. There were even a few eighth rank alchemists.
Fifth rank alchemists could only be considered as handymen inside. They were like apprentices. Chen Yan was also inside.
These alchemists were all secretly ordered by the City Lord Estate to gather here to refine pills. At this moment, Chen Yan didnât know what he was thinking. He seemed to be a little absent-minded.
âFrom the moment you entered the City Lordâs Estate, I noticed that something was wrong with you. What exactly happened?â
A voice suddenly interrupted Chen Yanâs thoughts. He raised his head and saw that it was his master, Yan Hua. He was also one of the eighth rank alchemists. He had an extremely high seniority in the Alchemist Association and could be considered an elder-level figure.
It was precisely because of this that Chen Yan knew many secrets that other disciples did not know. It was a pity that knowing too much did not mean that it was a good thing. It also meant that he had to bear a lot of burdens.
All these things were like a huge mountain pressing down on him. He could not catch his breath. Ever since he knew the reason for entering the City Lordâs Estate, Chen Yan could not sleep at night. This mind state also affected his cultivation, causing him to be stuck at a bottleneck for a long time. There were even signs that his cultivation was beginning to fall.
Seeing this, Yan Hua had no choice but to temporarily delay Chen Yanâs entry into the City Lord Estate for the sake of Chen Yanâs future. Chen Yan needed to adjust himself first.
Chen Yan sighed. What else could it be? It was naturally Lin Baiâs matter.
âI originally met a very talented young man who was very suitable to become masterâs disciple. Since master was in the City Lordâs Estate, I temporarily took him in as my disciple. He is only around 20 years old and is able to refine a grade seven medicinal pill. It should be of great benefit to us. Itâs just a pity.â
He did not continue with the rest of his words. He had already roughly explained it in his previous talks with Yan Hua. If it was not for that accident, the person who should have been standing here should have been Lin Bai.
âLogically speaking, I feel that he is more qualified than me for this current position. I originally wanted to send him to the City Lord Estate to help master, but I did not expect such a thing to happen.â
Initially, Yan Hua didnât have much interest, but when he heard Chen Yanâs words, his interest was immediately piqued. âYou rarely praise a person like this. To be able to receive such an evaluation from you, it must mean that his talent is extraordinary.â
âAi.â Chen Yan sighed, âAfter all, he was able to refine a grade seven medicinal pill, which shows his talent. Itâs just that Zhong Haoran, this villain, set up a vicious trap and let him break into the forbidden area. In the end, he was seriously injured and driven out.â
As the person was brought here by Chen Yan, even though he had Yan Huaâs support, he was also implicated. Zhong Haoran also took the opportunity to punish him for not disciplining Lin Bai properly.
Although the punishment was not serious, no one was allowed to come into contact with him. Therefore, he was unable to contact Lin Bai in time. He did not know how Lin Baiâs situation was.
It was not easy for him to come out from the cliff, but he received a message from Yan Hua, asking him to come to the City Lordâs Estate. Therefore, he could only put Lin Baiâs matter aside.
Thinking of this, Chen Yan seemed to have thought of something and couldnât help but ask, âMaster, why is there a sudden emergency summon? Moreover, I saw that there are many fourth rank alchemists here recently.â
Yan Hua sighed and looked around. There were people coming and going here, and it wasnât a good place to talk. Thus, he brought Chen Yan to the side.
âThis matter is a secret and I shouldnât tell you. However, as my disciple, you will know sooner or later that the City Lordâs condition isnât good now. There are even a few alchemists who were accidentally injured. We are just being prepared in case there is no one to use.â
Chen Yanâs heart couldnât help but to contemplate when he heard this. He couldnât help but open his mouth and say, âMaster, you guys are eighth grade alchemists. Donât tell me that even you guys canât do anything about it?â
Yan Hua revealed a bitter smile, âSo what if Iâm an eighth grade alchemist? In the face of such a situation, you are still helpless and have no way to eradicate the problem for the City Lord. What we can do now is to curb its development. However, the City Lordâs situation is getting more and more serious. Itâs gradually spreading. If this continues, Iâm afraid that even we wonât be able to control it.â
âNo wonder master has been at a loss these past few days. You have been troubled by this matter.â
The matter was far more serious than Chen Yan had imagined. Although the conversation between the master and disciple was confusing, it was not difficult to tell from the few words that the City Lordâs body had a major problem.
However, what exactly was the problem that could actually cause the Alchemist Association to mobilize all of their forces? It could be said that more than half of the elders, as well as the elites, were here. Moreover, it was so strictly kept a secret.. It was enough to show that this matter was no trifling matter.