After my Daoist partners broke off their engagement, they pledged their loyalty to me!

As soon as Elder Chen Yan finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in uproar.

Because before this, the specific effects of Tiger Soul Dragon Soul Pill and Thunder Explosion Pill had been made public.

Tiger Soul Dragon Soul Pill, a fifth-tier spiritual pill, can be used up to the fifth-tier Profound Realm. Its function is to enhance physique and strengthen the physical body.

Although the Thunderburst Pill is only a fourth-grade spiritual pill, it can instantly double the strength of a Qi Sea Realm cultivator!

Even cultivators at the Tongxuan Realm will experience some effect from consuming it.

This is the terror of a perfect fourth-tier elixir.

The Tiger Soul Dragon Soul Pill, which enhances physical strength and strengthens the body, is just an ordinary fifth-grade spiritual pill. However, the Thunder Explosion Pill can enable many cultivators to unleash their full potential at crucial moments.

When venturing out or exploring places of opportunity.

Such a spiritual pill that can double one's combat power is priceless!

It might just be that sudden burst of power at the crucial moment that allows you to obtain even more treasures during your adventure.

The result is now.

The referee actually said that Tiger Soul Dragon Soul Pill is better than Thunder Explosion Pill?

The onlookers and other alchemists participating in the elixir competition couldn't quite understand it.

"Why? A perfect quality fourth-tier pill is worth just as much as an ordinary fifth-tier pill, right?"

"Exactly, this isn't fair!"

"Yao Chen is a disciple of Danwang Valley; the referee is biased!"

"This is indeed a bit unfair. What's wrong with the successor of Danwang Valley? Although he can refine fifth-grade spirit pills, this is clearly biased and unfair."

Amid the murmurs, Yao Chen walked up to Jiang Lin, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Brother Lin Jiang, I admire your mastery of alchemy."

"To be honest, I don't know why the competition ended this way either. I'll ask my teacher right away why..."

His tone was sincere and without arrogance.

Jiang Lin guessed the reason in his heart, and he smiled: "You flatter me. It is indeed rare for you to be able to refine fifth-grade spirit pills."

"but……"

He then changed the subject.

"The Primal Flame clue from the champion's reward is somewhat useful to me. I wonder if I can purchase it at market price?"

Yao Chen is a good person.

He just said he didn't know the outcome of the competition would be like this, implying that he admitted his Tiger Soul Dragon Soul Pill was inferior to the Thunder Explosion Pill.

If his attitude had been more forceful and arrogant, Jiang Lin wouldn't have acted this way. Jiang Lin guessed that Danwang Valley must have some kind of deal with the city lord of Xiaolingdan City.

The title of first place in the Elixir Competition is probably one of the conditions for the transaction!

With Jiang Lin's strong spiritual sense, he could easily discern whether Yao Chen's words were true or false.

Therefore, he did not make things difficult for Yao Chen.

Yao Chen pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."

"I never intended to keep that clue. If Brother Lin Jiang needs it, please take it."

Jiang Lin nodded: "Thank you."

There are actually quite a few clues similar to this kind of primordial fire, but it's unclear whether it's really the primordial fire or just some other flame.

Yao Chen himself possesses the powerful Golden Crow Flame.

The Golden Crow Flame is enough for him to use even as a sixth or seventh-level alchemist, so he's not prepared to spend more time looking for new flames that are uncertain whether they are the original fire seeds.

Feeling guilty for unexpectedly winning first place, he passed the information on to Jiang Lin.

Not only that, he also gave Jiang Lin all the intelligence and clues about the possible locations of other primordial fire seeds that Danwang Valley had collected during this period.

Jiang Lin received a jade slip containing multiple intelligence leads. Seeing that Yao Chen refused to accept spirit stones, Jiang Lin also gave him a jade slip and infused it with some spiritual power and spiritual thoughts.

"If you encounter difficulties in the future, you can open the jade slip and take a look." Jiang Lin did not specify what was in the jade slip.

Yao Chen accepted it.

Judging from his expression, he didn't seem to intend to see what it was.

Jiang Lin didn't care; it was just something he did on a whim.

He opened the jade slip Yao Chen had given him and first probed it with his spiritual sense. He was searching for clues about the spark of this alchemy competition.

This is a coordinate, and a brief description.

"The Earth Core Flame Lake is constantly nurtured by subterranean fire. Recently, the Earth Core Flame Lake has been frequently disturbed, and it is suspected that a new primordial fire seed has been nurtured, which is extremely dangerous."

"A fire beast guards the lake; it's dangerous."

Jiang Lin put away the jade slip, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Earth's Core Lake of Fire...

After we reach the Fairy Pool Forest, we can go and take a look.

"Let's go."

He didn't linger and left the square with the three women.

Behind him, Yao Chen watched his retreating figure, lost in thought.

"Brother Lin Jiang has an extraordinary temperament. He will surely have a place in the world of alchemy in the future. His future achievements in alchemy will probably even surpass mine."

Possessing such a powerful flame, possibly a primordial fire seed, and refining a perfect fourth-order elixir, proves an astonishing talent in alchemy.

Although he had never heard of him before, Yao Chen still believed that Lin Jiang was destined for great things.

Chen Yan, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

"Yes, it's just a bit of a pity..."

Chen Yan's words suggested that he knew something.

Yao Chen frowned: "Referee Chen Yan, what makes you say that?"

"Alas." Chen Yan sighed softly and shook his head, saying, "I only regret that he may not be able to leave."

"What?" Yao Chen was taken aback, then hurriedly asked, "What do you mean?"

"This matter has to start with your Danwang Valley, or more precisely, it's related to your teacher, Mu Yan."

"If nothing unexpected happens, Lin Jiang and his three female attendants will be taken away by the city lord's men before they leave the square."

What does that mean?

Yao Chen frowned slightly and quickly looked in Jiang Lin's direction.

Sure enough, several people from the city lord's mansion approached Jiang Lin and stopped him.

Four cultivators from the city lord's mansion stood before Jiang Lin, raised their hands in a gesture of respect, and said, "Alchemist Lin Jiang, our city lord of Little Spirit Pill City is very interested in alchemists like you and has specially sent us to invite you."

"The city lord has also invited many alchemists; I'm sure you'll have a lot to talk about."

The City Lord's Mansion invites an alchemist?

This city lord seems to be up to no good.

My original plan to leave has been abandoned.

Jiang Lin nodded: "Okay, let's go take a look."

It won't take long.

Let's go see what this city lord is up to.

Let's also see if there are any unexpected gains.

Jiang Lin came out this time with the intention of broadening his horizons and seeing all sorts of things.

Little Spirit Pill City, City Lord's Mansion.

The mansion was magnificent and imposing, with golden tiles and vermilion walls gleaming in the sunlight, and carved beams and painted rafters, with flying eaves and brackets.

Everywhere you look, you see the majesty and luxury of the city lord's mansion.

The white jade steps were spotless, flanked by majestic jade lions, clearly indicating their high value.

Nearly 20% of the elixirs in the Eastern Xuan Region are produced in Little Elixir City, and the city lord's mansion is making a fortune from them.

The reception room was filled with the pleasant aroma of incense.

Seated in the main seat was a beautiful woman in palace attire, who appeared to be only in her early thirties.

Of course, we don't know her actual age.

After all, the higher one's cultivation level, the younger one appears.

People only grow old when they reach the end of their lifespan.

Her hair was styled in a high bun, adorned with a gold hairpin; her eyebrows resembled distant mountains, and her eyes were like autumn waters.

A deep purple palace dress accentuated her voluptuous and graceful figure, and her smile was gentle and captivating.

But upon closer inspection, one can discover the scheming and coldness hidden deep within her eyes.

This person is none other than Guan Yuyan, the city lord of Xiaolingdan City.

Seated to the lower left is Mu Yan, the white-haired Valley Master of Danwang Valley.

He held a teacup and gently blew on the floating leaves.

On the other side is Guan Yuyan's daughter, Guan Xin, who is twenty-four years old and has an exceptionally beautiful appearance.

She was slender and graceful, her pale yellow dress making her skin look as white as snow, and her eyes and brows carried the arrogance and ambition of someone returning from outside.

"Master Mu, the matter of Yao Chen being the champion is now settled." Guan Yuyan said with a smile, her jade fingers lightly stroking the edge of the teacup.

Her voice was sweet and alluring, as if it could steal one's soul.

Mu Yan stroked his beard and nodded, saying with satisfaction, "Thank you for your kindness, City Lord. Yao Chen will indeed need this reputation and experience to succeed me in the future."

"We, the old man and the valley, will remember this kindness and will surely repay it in the future."

Guan Xin toyed with the warm jade talisman in her hand, then suddenly interjected, "Mother, Valley Master Mu, the alchemists will be here soon..."

"Let's proceed according to the plan we've agreed upon."

A glint flashed in her eyes—the ambition that came from having seen the so-called "great world".

Guan Xin originally entered the Central Profound Domain Sacred Academy to study cultivation, but she committed some offenses in the academy and was therefore expelled.

However, she did not tell her mother, Guan Yuyan, the truth when she returned. She only claimed to the outside world that she had returned after completing her studies and wanted to help her mother reform Xiaolingdan City.

"Don't worry, Xin'er, everything has been arranged."

Guan Yuyan smiled gently, but there was a cold glint in her eyes. In fact, even if Guan Xin hadn't mentioned the reform, she had planned to take action on a certain day.

What a coincidence!

She looked at her daughter Guan Xin and transmitted her thoughts to her, saying, "The control treasure you brought back can come in handy."

Guan Xin smiled smugly, her fingertips caressing the jade talisman.

She obtained that control technique by chance in the Central Mystic Domain, which can subtly manipulate people's hearts.

It can be considered a special spiritual treasure.

With a well-thought-out plan and the enemy caught off guard, this is more than enough to deal with these alchemists from the Eastern Xuan Region.

As long as we control enough flames, we won't have to worry about them not coming to our aid. At that time, the spiritual pill resources controlled by Little Spirit Pill City will at least double, so why should we not prosper?

Guan Yuyan and Guan Xin exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

The cooperation with Danwang Valley is just the first step.

The real key lies in mastering these alchemists who possess special flames.

Flame is the lifeblood of alchemists; mastering flames will attract a constant stream of alchemists.

"Oh, right, that young man named Lin Jiang..."

Guan Xin suddenly remembered something, and a longing flashed in her beautiful eyes.

"The fire he unleashed on the field today was extremely unusual."

"I'm very interested and I'm determined to get my hands on it."

Guan Yuyan chuckled softly, her eyes full of doting affection.

"Don't worry, he can't escape."

"Now that we're in Little Spirit Pill City, it's ours for the taking."

Mu Yan sat to the side, closing his eyes to rest.

It was as if none of this concerned him.

Now that Danwanggu is declining, if no changes are made, it may become history.

However, he didn't want to get too involved with Guan Yuyan and her daughter, as long as the championship title fell to Yao Chen.

He didn't want to get involved in other matters.

To avoid getting into trouble.

At that moment, a beautiful housekeeper walked in quietly.

Although she was beautiful and still retained her charm, she was not as stunning as Guan Yuyan.

"Lord City Lord, the invited alchemists have all arrived and are waiting in the front courtyard. Apart from their attendants and guards, there are twelve alchemists in total."

Guan Yuyan rose gracefully and smoothed the wrinkles in her crimson palace dress: "Let's go and greet our 'distinguished guests'."

The three of them walked out of the reception room, through the corridor, and into the front yard.

More than ten alchemists have gathered in the courtyard.

They whispered among themselves, wondering why the city lord had suddenly invited them.

Jiang Lin, along with Gu Lanxing and the other two women, stood at the back of the crowd.

His gaze swept across the scene inside the city lord's mansion. It was quite rare to find that half of the servants on duty were women.

It wasn't until I saw Guan Yuyan and the jade pendant at her waist that I realized the city lord of Xiaolingdan City was such a beautiful woman.

No wonder there are so many women in the city lord's mansion.

That makes sense.

"It is an honor for our city lord's mansion that you all have graced us with your presence," Guan Yuyan said gracefully, her voice sweet and melodious.

"The manor has prepared top-quality spiritual tea and fruits. We cordially invite all alchemists to come inside for a chat."

She stepped aside to invite him, her posture extremely humble, showing no airs of a city lord whatsoever.

Seeing this, the alchemists felt somewhat relieved and returned the greeting with clasped hands.

"You're too kind, City Lord."

"It is our honor to be invited by the city lord."

"Yes, haha, I didn't expect that after the Spirit Pill Competition, we would be able to come to the City Lord's Mansion for a meal of spirit tea and spirit wine. It's a pleasant surprise."

One cannot hit a smiling face. Guan Yuyan, as the city lord of Xiaolingdan City, has a cultivation level as high as the Divine Power Realm.

Although they were alchemists.

However, not wanting to offend Guan Yuyan, they all smiled and followed her into the reception room.

Soon, the guests and hosts were seated.

A long table had already been set up in the hall.

In an instant, the air was filled with the fragrance of spiritual fruits and the aroma of spiritual tea.

The spiritual fruits were all extraordinary, including the vermilion Crimson Spirit Fruit and the translucent white Snow Jade Pear.

The Spirit Tea is a third-tier tea for calming the mind, which is very beneficial for alchemists to quiet their minds and concentrate their spirits.

"Please be seated, everyone. There's no need to be so formal."

Guan Yuyan sat down in the main seat.

Mu Yan and Guan Xin sat on either side.

Everyone took their seats as instructed.

The maids filed in and served fragrant tea.

Jiang Lin picked up the white jade teacup and took a small sip.

The tea was good, calming and soothing, but he sensed that Guan Yuyan's invitation to these people probably had a deeper meaning.

Jiang Lin had just taken a look and found that, including himself, all twelve alchemists had used special flames in the alchemy competition.

It's either a powerful beast fire or earth fire.

Guan Yuyan has quite a grand ambition.

Jiang Lin remained silent, observing from the sidelines.

Guan Yuyan greeted everyone with a smile and exchanged pleasantries.

When those beautiful eyes swept over each alchemist, there was always a hint of scrutiny hidden within them.

It's like assessing the value of goods and calculating the gains and losses.

This scrutiny is deeply hidden:

Apart from Jiang Lin, who was silently observing with his spiritual sense, probably no other alchemists noticed.

Jiang Lin's spiritual sense is very special. Unless someone's spiritual sense is many times stronger than his, or someone is targeted by his spiritual sense, no one can detect the movement of his spiritual sense.

Soon, half an hour passed.

Some of the alchemists already showed signs of impatience.

Clearly, they had other matters to attend to after the alchemy competition. Half an hour at the city lord's mansion was enough; they couldn't wait any longer.

Guan Yuyan, who had been paying attention to everyone, put down her teacup and spoke with a smile, her voice soft and sweet.

"The reason I invited you all here today is to discuss a good deal. Each of you possesses a special flame, and my city lord's mansion is willing to exchange it for at a high price."

"Please feel free to name your price; as long as it's reasonable, I will not haggle."

As soon as Guan Yuyan finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

The alchemists' expressions changed slightly, and surprise and doubt flashed in their eyes.

Special flames are important to alchemists.

Like a second life, it is the foundation of one's existence.

It's not something you can just change whenever you want.

This has completely crossed their line!

However, everyone understands the principle of "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down," and since they couldn't figure out the true intentions of Lord Guan Yuyan, they remained silent.

Finally, a burly man with a red face couldn't hold back any longer.

He stood up abruptly, his eyes wide with anger, and his voice booming like a bell.

"Lord Guan, how dare you speak so arrogantly!"

"Flame is the foundation of our existence; how can we easily trade it away with others?"

This burly man's name is Zhou Jun.

He is a fourth-level alchemist with a fiery temper.

He possessed a superior beast fire called the Crimson Lionheart Fire, which was quite precious.

Guan Yuyan's smile remained unchanged as she said gently, "Master Zhou has misunderstood."

"We are not forcing you; it's a fair exchange, a mutual agreement."

"You will absolutely not suffer any losses; please rest assured on that point."

"fair?"

Zhou Jun sneered, his face full of disdain.

"What if I say I won't exchange it? What will Lord Guan do then?"

Guan Yuyan didn't say anything.

He simply picked up the teacup and gently blew on it.

She maintained an elegant posture, as if she hadn't heard Zhou Jun's question.

Guan Xin calmly took over the conversation, but her clear voice carried a hint of coldness.

"Why should Master Zhou get angry? Transactions are naturally based on mutual consent."

"only……"

She abruptly changed the subject, her tone turning cold, her gaze sharp as a knife.

"Master Zhou just spoke rudely to my mother, and I must say something about it."

Zhou Jun's expression changed, and he angrily asked, "What do you mean?"

Guan Xin didn't answer, but simply clapped her hands lightly.

"Slap, slap."

The crisp applause echoed in the quiet hall, sounding particularly jarring.

In an instant, dozens of guards from the city lord's mansion poured in through the side gate, their auras powerful, most of them at the Qi Sea Realm.

A few of them were emanating the aura of the Profound Realm.

Their gazes were cold and sharp as they locked onto Zhou Jun.

"Master Zhou offended the city lord and, according to the law, should be temporarily detained in the mansion to reflect on his actions," Guan Xin said calmly, her eyes devoid of any warmth.

"Take him away."

"How dare you!" Zhou Jun roared, his spiritual power surging around him, and crimson flames appeared in his palm.

"I am a fourth-tier alchemist! Do you dare touch me?"

"I will definitely spread this news throughout the Eastern Xuan Region!"

"Let's see which alchemist will dare to come to your Little Spirit Pill City then!"

Guan Xin smiled; her smile was beautiful.

Her eyes were curved, yet they sent chills down one's spine.

"Then we'll wait until you spread the word."

She waved her hand, too lazy to say another word.

The guards stepped forward and restrained Zhou Jun from both sides.

Zhou Jun tried to resist, but was struck in the dantian by a palm.

"puff!"

He spat out a mouthful of blood, his spiritual energy slowly dissipated, and he collapsed limply, his eyes filled with disbelief.

The guards remained expressionless.

They dragged him out like a dead dog.

The hall was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.

The alchemists all turned pale.

My back was soaked with cold sweat, and my hands and feet were ice cold.

They then understood.

Today's banquet is actually a trap!

Normally they are high-ranking and noble alchemists, and everyone treats them with utmost respect.

Therefore, even though the city lord invited them to be guests, they still didn't take it seriously before they came.

I never expected it to turn out like this...

Guan Yuyan maintained her gentle smile, as if nothing had happened. She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and turned her gaze to another thin, tall middle-aged man.

She said softly, "Master Wang, would you be willing to trade the Crimson Flame Tiger's beast fire in your possession?"

This middle-aged man, surnamed Wang, possessed a Crimson Flame Tiger beast fire, which was considered a high-grade beast fire.

At this moment, Master Wang's face turned ashen.

Looking at the direction Zhou Jun was dragged away, and then at the menacing guards around him.

After Zhou Jun was taken away, his chances of survival are slim.

Although he couldn't understand why Guan Yuyan dared to attack so many alchemists.

However, adhering to the principle that a wise man doesn't suffer a loss in the present moment.

Finally, after weighing the pros and cons, he gritted his teeth and nodded: "I... am willing to make the deal."

Guan Yuyan's smile widened, a look of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

"Master Wang is indeed sensible and knows how to assess the situation. However, I am in a bad mood because Master Zhou Jun just spoke rudely to me. In that case, let's exchange this fire for half of the market price."

"Fifty percent of market price?"

Master Wang suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with shock and anger.

Half the market price? This is blatant robbery!

It’s so deceiving!

"What's wrong, Master Wang? Are you not satisfied?"

Guan Xin played with the jade talisman in her hand.

Master Wang clenched his teeth, his nails digging deep into his palms until they bled, and finally took a deep breath.

"Phew, whatever, fifty percent."

"very good."

Guan Xin stood up, walked to Master Wang's side, and looked down at him.

"Since Master Wang has agreed to the exchange, he will be a friend of my City Lord's Mansion forever, and we will certainly treat him well."

"Someone, take Master Wang to the back room to 'rest'."

"There are fine wines and beautiful women there, as well as various alchemy manuals by alchemists, which will surely satisfy Master Wang."

Master Wang was escorted out by two guards.

The atmosphere in the hall became oppressive.

Guan Yuyan continued looking at the next alchemist, her smile still gentle: "Master Li, that earth fire in your hand..."

We have learned from past mistakes.

Most people dared not speak out against their anger.

It's important to know that people who are talented in alchemy may not necessarily be talented in cultivation.

These are third- and fourth-tier alchemists.

Most people's spiritual power cultivation is only at the third-order Yuan Dan realm or the fourth-order Qi Hai realm.

There isn't even a single person at the Profound Realm.

Although I was unwilling, it was better than losing my life.

After we leave, we'll tell the other alchemists about the City Lord's actions and get them to boycott Little Spirit Pill City!

As for now...

What's wrong with admitting defeat first?

Guan Yuyan offered prices that were 50% of the market price, or even lower, and no one could argue with that; they had no choice but to accept it.

Those who resisted fiercely were directly suppressed by the guards and dragged away.

Mu Yan sat to the side, keeping his eyes closed and resting the whole time, as if all of this had nothing to do with him and he was just an observer.

But deep down he was also a little panicked.

Guan Yuyan and her daughter actually caused such a big incident, and Danwang Gugu Master Mu Yan was still sitting next to them, and the other alchemists also saw him present.

Doesn't this mean that Danwang Gu Muyan also has a role in dealing with these alchemists today?

This is going to be a mess no matter where I go from now on...

Guan Yuyan and her daughter did this on purpose!

Mu Yan was displeased.

Soon, only Jiang Lin and three others remained in the hall.

And three other alchemists.

After exchanging flames, the three were "invited" to the back room to "rest".

Guan Yuyan's gaze fell on Jiang Lin, her smile so gentle it could melt hearts.

"Lin Jiang, Young Master Lin, it's your turn."

"The flame in your hand seems quite extraordinary as well. Would you be willing to part with it?"

Guan Xin also looked at Jiang Lin.

Her beautiful eyes shone with a determined light.

Many people believe that the flames wielded by the alchemist named Lin Jiang are unusually powerful and may be the source of primordial fire.

She is a fifth-level alchemist and has studied and drawn diagrams of all 108 primordial fire seeds on the Primordial Fire Seed Ranking.

Jiang Lin's purple lotus flames seemed to carry some thunderous energy.

A similar primordial fire seed is the Blue Flame Thunderfire, which ranks forty-eighth on the primordial fire seed list.

But the Blue Flame Thunderfire is clearly blue.

It was so different from the purple lotus flames.

However, even if it is not the primordial fire, it must be some kind of exceptionally powerful imperial fire.

There are 108 primordial fires, but earth fires are different; there could be hundreds.

To date, no one has been able to fully account for the number of underground fires.

Guan Yuyan and her daughter believed that Jiang Lin would definitely agree.

With the lessons of the past right before our eyes, who would dare disobey?

However, Jiang Lin put down his teacup.

He looked up at Guan Yuyan and her daughter.

He spoke calmly, his expression serene.

"This flame, I'm afraid, can't be replaced."

Guan Yuyan's smile froze, and a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Guan Xin was also taken aback.

She then narrowed her eyes, a cold glint in them.

"Young Master Lin, would you like to say that again?"

Her tone turned cold, revealing an undisguised threat.

Jiang Lin remained expressionless and repeated, "No change."

Guan Xin laughed in exasperation, slowly stood up, her long dress trailing on the ground.

"Okay, very good."

Her aura rose.

His cultivation at the pinnacle of the Profound Realm was fully revealed.

She was able to enter the Holy Academy of the Central Profound Domain, so she was naturally no ordinary cultivator. Not only was she a fifth-order alchemist, but she was also a fifth-order cultivator who had reached the peak of the Profound Realm!

"If you won't listen to reason, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Guan Yuyan also stopped smiling and said coldly, "I advise you to think it over carefully."

"This is the City Lord's Mansion. There are countless spirit arrays inside. If you insist on disobeying, things may not end well today."

Jiang Lin laughed, never expecting that he would be able to pull off a "pretending to be weak while actually being strong" scenario right here in Little Spirit Pill City.

"consider?"

He looked at Guan Yuyan with a playful expression.

"Lord Guan, you seize by force and plunder, yet you speak so righteously."

"This Little Spirit Pill City is ultimately under the holy rule of the Misty Holy Land, so why does it look like a bandit's den?"

"presumptuous!"

Guan Yuyan slammed her hand on the table and stood up, her face full of anger.

"Take them down!" The guards immediately rushed over and surrounded Jiang Lin and his three companions.

Mu Yan finally opened his eyes and sighed.

"Young friend Lin, why be so stubborn?"

"Hand over the flames and you'll be safe. Why escalate things to this point?"

Mu Yan seemed unwilling to see a genius like Jiang Lin get into trouble, so he unexpectedly offered some words of advice.

Jiang Lin looked at him: "Valley Master Mu, did your Pill King Valley actively get involved in this matter?"

Mu Yan shook his head, his expression complex.

Guan Xin, growing impatient, snapped, "What are you waiting for? Take him down!"

The guards swarmed forward.

The magical weapon was drawn, its cold light gleaming.

Gu Lanxing and the other two women stood up at the same time and blocked Jiang Lin's way.

"Young master, leave it to us."

Qin Yue chuckled, waved her jade hand, and unleashed a surge of powerful spiritual energy.

"boom!"

The shockwave rippled outwards, sending the guards at the forefront flying backwards.

Liu Ningxiang's figure flashed, appearing in front of Guan Xin like a ghost. With a light touch of her jade fingers, she sealed Guan Xin's major acupoints.

Guan Xin's expression changed drastically. She tried to circulate her spiritual power to resist, but found that she could not move and her spiritual power was imprisoned.

"you……"

Her eyes were filled with shock. What level of cultivation did this woman possess?

How could he so easily subdue her, a cultivator at the peak of the Profound Realm!

Actually, Guan Xin was just too careless.

After all, she had once entered the Holy Academy of the Central Profound Domain, and her true combat strength was far more than just the superficial Perfection of the Profound Realm.

However, although she was expelled from the Holy Academy, she was still arrogant and thought that the cultivators of the same level in the Eastern Xuan Region were no match for her.

Liu Ningxiang, however, had received the inheritance of Jianxuan Peak.

That's a Dao Integration Realm inheritance!

In addition, Qin Yue and Liu Ningxiang also received blessings derived from the blood of the saint on the mountain path.

Their true combat strength is far beyond that of ordinary cultivators of the same level. Even in the Misty Holy Land, there are few who can defeat the two of them at the same level.

This twist of fate led to Guan Xin being subdued by Liu Ningxiang in a single move.

Guan Yuyan was slightly startled, but quickly calmed down.

After all, she was the lord of a city, had seen her share of storms, and was herself a cultivator at the Divine Power Realm.

Seeing that Gu Lanxing and the other two women possessed remarkable cultivation and were all stunningly beautiful, yet they followed Jiang Lin around like maids.

She suspected that she had probably misjudged the situation this time.

This alchemist named Lin Jiang probably has another identity.

However, she was not afraid.

Having served as the city lord of Xiaolingdan City for so many years, Guan Yuyan has her own network of connections.

If you encounter someone with powerful connections, you can simply bring up your respective networks and backers, and everyone can sit down and talk it over.

If the other party's backers and connections are not as strong as one's own, then the matter will simply be dropped.

If the other party has stronger backing and connections than we do, we can at most offer an apology.

Just add a little extra compensation.

This has been the way it's been done for so many years.

"Hehe, after all these years, I never thought that I, Guan Yuyan, would misjudge again."

Guan Yuyan sat back down, and when she looked at Jiang Lin again, her gaze no longer betrayed her previous disdain.

She opened her mouth and said softly, "Master Lin, I, Guan Yuyan, have been presumptuous this time."

"In that case, why don't you invite the people behind you over so we can have a proper talk?"

"Who knows, my little elixir city might gain a new partner, don't you think?"

Guan Yuyan is quite something.

She truly deserves to be one of the few female city lords.

Listen to what she said.

She seemed to believe that Jiang Lin had a powerful backer, and she wanted to cooperate with the people behind Jiang Lin as well.

Instead of being angry at those who cause trouble, they even want to turn them into their partners.

Guan Yuyan is indeed quite capable.

However, she miscalculated this time.

Jiang Lin picked up the spirit tea, took a sip, put the lid back on, and chuckled, "If the person behind me comes over, your little Spirit Pill City probably won't be able to withstand her residual power."

Jiang Lin was absolutely right.

Of course, he has powerful backers standing behind him.

That is the Peach Blossom Saint Lord of the Misty Holy Land, the realm of saints.

There probably aren't many Saints in the entire world, on this Tianxuan Continent.

The Peach Blossom Saint Lord is one of the pinnacle figures in the Tianxuan Continent.

If one were to truly arrive at Little Spirit Pill City, its unrestrained holy might would spread out, and not only Little Spirit Pill City, but few places in the entire Tianxuan Continent would be able to withstand it.

Of course, the Peach Blossom Saint Lord won't come here.

Jiang Lin didn't plan to use the Peach Blossom Holy Seal here.

She was just a female city lord at the Divine Power Realm.

Although it's rare, he hasn't reached the point of using his trump card yet.

Upon hearing Jiang Lin's words, Guan Yuyan narrowed her eyes slightly, seemingly considering the credibility of his words.

Seeing this, Jiang Lin smiled slightly and flipped his hand.

The black Holy Son's Decree was gently placed on the table.

Guan Yuyan's eyes instinctively looked over.

The next moment, her expression changed drastically...