CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 68 ALCHEMY GRANDMASTER

Hou Boyan deeply bowed to the two significant figures of the Yu Family, but no one acknowledged him, making him feel slightly embarrassed.

"Thank you, Miss! Thank you, Senior!"

Li Yunjing was equally grateful. He did not expect Yu Yunyi to come in person and even bring a prominent Foundation Establishment Realm figure for him. This stirred his heart, making him even more appreciative of Yunyi.

The middle-aged man merely nodded and did not utter a word.

"Go in! Be confident; this matter was never your fault!"

Yu Yunyi smiled and gestured for Li Yunjing to go in.

"Alright!"

Li Yunjing nodded and strode into the Miscellaneous Hall, reporting the mission in Red Sun Valley.

When this information reached the Miscellaneous Hall, its higher-ups were astounded.

No one expected a servant disciple under their command to take part in an outer disciple’s task and cause such a stir!

Several stewards in the Foundation Establishment Realm looked extremely displeased.

They were all old and cunning; how could they not know this was a plot against their subordinates?

If they pretended to be clueless and ignored this, wouldn’t they be utterly humiliated?

Wouldn’t they become the sect’s worthless laughing stock?

Especially the Hall Master of the Miscellaneous Hall, a top master in the late Foundation Establishment Realm, with a potential to advance to the Golden Core Realm in the future.

A person of such caliber would naturally not fear Wei Henian.

Soon, Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, the Foundation Establishment expert from the Yu Family, and Hou Boyan, all guided by an outer disciple, entered a grand hall.

This hall was circular, spanning about ten zhang.

The hall was dim, without windows, illuminated only by a few candles emitting a faint glow.

At the northern end of the hall, seven wooden chairs were arranged, with seven Foundation Establishment stewards seated.

These seven were the higher-ups of the Miscellaneous Hall, the Hall Master and the six stewards in charge of everything.

Seeing Li Yunjing and the other three enter, these significant figures couldn’t help but glance at them.

When the eyes of the seven swept over Li Yunjing, his heart sank, and he broke into a cold sweat, his face changing drastically under the tremendous pressure.

This overwhelming spiritual pressure from a higher level was unbearable for him.

It felt like a little rabbit locked in a cage with tigers and lions—fear was inevitable!

The life level of the Qi Cultivation Realm was different from that of mortals, and the Foundation Establishment Realm was different from the Qi Cultivation Realm; they were people of two worlds.

However, when the seven higher-ups turned their gaze to Yu Yunyi and the Foundation Establishment expert from the Yu Family, their expressions softened significantly.

A true disciple!

An unfamiliar Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator!

In the Shenxiao Dao Sect, there were many in the Foundation Establishment Realm, but they didn’t all know each other. They didn’t recognize the man before them.

"Who are you two?"

The Hall Master, in the late Foundation Establishment Realm, asked.

"Greetings, Hall Master Li! I’m Yu Tingchuan. Nice to meet you, fellow cultivators!"

The middle-aged man spoke, his voice steady and powerful, like a great bell reverberating in the air, laden with the assurance and composure of someone tempered by time, making listeners unconsciously straighten their backs and listen intently.

"Hiss..."

A significant figure had arrived!

Yu Tingchuan, an Alchemy Grandmaster, in the late Foundation Establishment Realm, was highly trusted by the sect’s elders and was a well-known figure in the Shenxiao Dao Sect!

Such a person often interacted with Golden Core Realm figures at minimum or the most notable Foundation Establishment experts, and the seven stewards of the Miscellaneous Hall had no chance of knowing him personally.

No one expected such a character from the Yu Family to show up.

"Swish..."

The seven stewards of the Miscellaneous Hall stood up simultaneously and quickly walked over, respectfully saluting Yu Tingchuan.

"Daoist Yu, your presence truly graces our Miscellaneous Hall! Please, take the seat of honor!"

The Hall Master’s former dignity was long gone, replaced by a fawning smile.

"By the way! Steward Liu, quickly fetch the finest spirit tea for Daoist Yu!"

The Hall Master turned to his side and hurriedly instructed.

"Yes!"

Steward Liu did not dare delay and hurriedly left the hall to prepare the best hospitality for the esteemed guest.

"Mhm!"

Yu Tingchuan nodded, walked leisurely to the foremost chair, and sat before pointing to Yu Yunyi beside him, saying, "This is the direct descendant of my Yu Family, Yu Yunyi. She joined the sect just over a month ago."

"Miss Yu, young and promising, with boundless prospects!"

The Hall Master smiled, complimenting Yu Yunyi.

"Indeed! Indeed! Young and promising!"

The other stewards also nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Their words were not just flattery; Yu Yunyi, as a true disciple, indeed had a bright future and could surpass them in time.

Perhaps in two or three hundred years, the sect would have another Golden Core Realm elder.

"Thank you, seniors, for your kind words! I’m flattered!"

Yu Yunyi responded gracefully, without the innate barrier between Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Clearly, Yu Yunyi socialized at the Foundation Establishment level!

She was a true genius, without any commoners around her.

"This time, I came with my senior because of my friend Li Yunjing’s matter. It involves the scheming against a true disciple, so we hope the sect will handle it impartially and not be swayed by certain conspirators."

Yu Yunyi wasted no time in pleasantries and directly stated her purpose.

She and her family’s senior intervened to prevent the Laws Association from influencing the Miscellaneous Hall’s higher-ups.

Sure enough, as soon as Yu Yunyi finished speaking, two stewards’ faces darkened—they seemingly had ties with the Laws Association.

If they hadn’t given their nod, even if Wei Henian had great abilities, he couldn’t have grown such a substantial force among servant disciples!

Six or seven hundred servant disciples joining the Laws Association practically verged on rebellion!

In an instant, Li Yunjing grasped the situation!

He hadn’t expected Yu Yunyi to invite such a significant figure for his sake, and the scene was truly awe-inspiring.

Moreover, the advantage lay with him—what else was there to say?

Did he need Yu Yunyi to guide him personally?

Li Yunjing abruptly asked, "Hall Master Li! I’m a disciple of the Miscellaneous Hall, so how did I suddenly get assigned to complete an outer disciple’s task? Isn’t this strange? Could someone be playing an unscrupulous role in this?"

Hearing this, the Hall Master and several stewards were stunned, not expecting that this small servant disciple dared to question them directly?