Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 120 Continues to Seek Rescue
"You certainly know how to make excuses for him."

Wan Qinghan coughed once. Anyway, with Uncle-Master Ji He around, he couldn't act like a palace master.

Gu Changzhou opened the black iron box, and the brilliance of the pills instantly burst forth.

A look of joy appeared on Liu Sijun's face.

Master Ji He's cultivation is profound; he is already attempting to refine ninth-grade pills, and no one in the world can surpass him.

If Master Jihe could come out of seclusion, that would be wonderful.

Ji He examined it for a moment, then put the black iron box back on: "I haven't stepped out of Yougu Palace for decades. I'll take this opportunity to go out for a walk. Palace Master Wan, would you allow me to?"

Song Hongyuan: "Since my martial uncle is going, then I won't go."

"No, you're coming with me, Old Cai. You always have time to participate in the annual disciple selection, but this time you'll stay behind. If this pill can't be refined in a short time, won't we have to find someone else for the trip to the Frozen Domain?"

Palace Master Wan: "What Martial Uncle said makes sense. Elder, then let Martial Uncle Ji He go with the Third Elder."

Finally, Ji He led Song Hongyuan, the Sixth Elder Ding Yiguan, and several disciples to the destination.

Ding Yiguan chose his newly accepted disciple, Mu Ze.

In addition to Liu Sijun, Song Hongyuan also brought his second disciple, An Ruiqing, as a disciple.

Because they were ambushed on their way to Yougu Palace, they decided to go to Yaohua Palace together first.

Ji He and Song Hongyuan rode their swords, traveling without stopping.

Half a day later, they finally arrived at Lingxiu Peak, where Yaohua Palace is located.

Yaohua Palace was magnificent, shrouded in mist, like a fairyland. As soon as they arrived at the palace gate, disciples stepped forward to stop them.

After Gu Changzhou explained his purpose, his disciple hurriedly went in to inform him.

Before long, the disciple who had delivered the message returned and respectfully said, "Lord Molin, my master requests your presence."

Gu Changzhou and Liu Sijun exchanged a glance before following their disciple into Yaohua Palace.

As you ascend the winding white jade steps, exotic flowers and plants bloom in profusion on both sides, and the fragrant aroma fills the air, refreshing your mind and spirit.

Upon arriving at the main hall of Yaohua Palace, one sees a man dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, with a stern face and a dignified demeanor, sitting in the main seat. This is none other than Teng Lihui, the master of Yaohua Palace.

His gaze swept over Gu Changzhou and Liu Sijun, and he slowly said, "Lord Molin, is your purpose in coming here today for the 'Chaos Gathering Pill'?"

Gu Changzhou stepped forward, clasped his hands in a salute, and said with a solemn and sincere expression: "Palace Master Teng, this is indeed the matter."

"As for the pills, haven't Yougu Palace already helped us? Why come to Yaohua Palace?"

"Palace Master Teng may not know this, but although Yougu Palace has agreed to help, its alchemy skills are crucial for researching the 'Chaos Gathering Pill.' Precisely because of this, the evil cultivators will stop at nothing to seize it. Yaohua Palace is the head of the three palaces, and its disciples are highly skilled in magic. With the help of the experts from Yaohua Palace, we can resist the evil cultivators at critical moments and ensure the safety of the pill and everyone else."

Teng Lihui casually flicked his sleeves: "Does Marquis Molin mean that he wants our Yaohua Palace disciples to be his thugs?"

"Palace Master Teng misunderstands. I had no such intention. Yaohua Palace holds a prestigious position and has a profound foundation in the cultivation world. I would never dare to have such a disrespectful thought."

Gu Changzhou spoke earnestly: "The alchemy masters of Yougu Palace are focused on researching pills. Although they are extraordinary in alchemy, they are somewhat weak in resisting large-scale attacks by evil cultivators."

Teng Lihui's gaze fell on Ji He.

He certainly recognized Ji He; he remembered his former glory. If Feng Ze hadn't suddenly passed away, his alchemy skills might have reached an even higher level.

Ji He nodded slightly, as if to greet Teng Lihui: "Palace Master Teng, I have long heard of the profound foundation of Yaohua Palace. This time, I have come out of seclusion, and I am willing to join hands with you all to fight against the evil cultivators."

Teng Lihui pondered to himself, Ji He was renowned in the alchemy world, and his cultivation was equally unfathomable. He had never seen him make a move in many years, but now he was willing to go to Zhongzhou City, which meant that the situation was indeed critical.

"Very well, since Yougu Palace is willing to lend a hand, Yaohua Palace, as the head of the three palaces, should do its part."

Gu Changzhou clasped his hands and bowed deeply: "Palace Master Teng is very wise and righteous. On behalf of all the people of the world, I thank you, Palace Master."

Teng Lihui waved his hand, his expression softening slightly, and said, "Alright, this matter is indeed of great importance. If the evil cultivators succeed, the cultivation world may never have peace again. However, although my Yaohua Palace has decided to help, we also need to make thorough preparations."

Gu Changzhou nodded: "What the Palace Master says is absolutely right. I will definitely cooperate fully with Yaohua Palace's arrangements. May I ask how many disciples the Palace Master plans to send with us to Zhongzhou City?"

After a moment of contemplation, Teng Lihui said, "This matter is dangerous. I have decided to have Elder Lang lead ten elite disciples to accompany you."

When Liu Sijun was training in the Frozen Domain, he met Elder Lang.

He also extended an olive branch to her at the time, but she was determined to enter the Valley Palace and could only politely decline.

Gu Changzhou felt a warmth in his heart and said gratefully, "I have no way to repay the Palace Master's generous help. Once this crisis is over, I will definitely give Yaohua Palace a generous reward."

Teng Lihui waved his hand: "No need for generous thanks. In the end, it's all for our own good."

Teng Lihui summoned a disciple and instructed, "Go and invite Elder Lang to select ten more elite disciples and bring them to the council hall immediately."

The disciple accepted the order and hurriedly left.

Teng Lihui looked at Gu Changzhou and Liu Sijun and said, "Elder Lang has the cultivation of the early stage of Mahayana. There are very few Mahayana Star Lords in the world. He will definitely be of great help to you."

Before long, Elder Lang arrived at the council hall with ten dashing disciples.

Elder Lang was dressed in a light blue robe. His hair was white, but his face was ruddy, and his eyes revealed wisdom and composure.

As soon as he entered the council hall, his gaze fell on Gu Changzhou and Liu Sijun, and he nodded with a smile.

Teng Lihui explained the situation to Elder Lang. Elder Lang suppressed his smile, his expression turned solemn, and he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Palace Master, rest assured, I will live up to your trust and do my best to assist Marquis Molin in protecting the 'Chaos Gathering Pill'."

After leaving Yaohua Palace, at the foot of the mountain, Gu Changzhou decided to split into two groups.

One of the disciples, named Lü Mingyi, whose cultivation was at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, led nine other disciples whose cultivation ranged from the mid-stage of the Divine Transformation stage to the late-stage of the Nascent Soul stage, along with the members of Yougu Palace, to return to Zhongzhou City to provide support.

They then went with Elder Lang to the Misty Palace to continue seeking help.

Elder Lang thought this arrangement was quite good.

These ten disciples are all quite skilled, and with the addition of the Third Elder and the Sixth Elder, there's no need to worry even if they encounter ambushes on the road.

If they truly possessed such overwhelming power, they wouldn't have only thought about killing them or simply wanting to obtain the 'Chaos Gathering Pill,' but would have directly overthrown Zhongzhou City.

Along the way, Elder Lang and Ji He used magic to each take one person and fly on their swords to Misty Palace.

They were moving incredibly fast, the wind whistling past their ears.

However, when they reached the top of a desolate mountain range, the once clear sky suddenly became covered with dark clouds, thick and swirling like ink.

(End of this chapter)