Chapter 323: Slipping In

Following two cries.The Alchemist Association’s group arrived atop two spirit birds, circling and gracefully descending onto the plaza before the Evil Moon Sect’s main gate.

Although night had fallen, the cultivators of Linjiang City could still clearly see the two enormous spirit birds flying into the city.

Though Linjiang City had developed rapidly in recent days, spirit birds of this caliber were still quite rare.

“Has another big shot arrived in our Linjiang City?”

“Ever since the Evil Moon Sect took control of Linjiang City, it seems like things have been changing every day. It’s not as chaotic as the rumors made it out to be.”

“That’s right. While those demon cultivators are indeed quite brazen, they don’t seem as terrifying as the rumors suggest.

As long as you don’t provoke them, they won’t come looking for trouble.

At least during the Evil Moon Sect’s rule over Linjiang City, things have been relatively peaceful.

There haven’t even been as many incidents as when the Huayang Sect was in charge.”

“The saying ‘seeing is believing’ rings true here. At least under Luo Yuebai’s leadership, the Evil Moon Sect has given me a new perspective.”

“Whatever the case, I hope Linjiang City continues to grow stronger. That way, we, the original inhabitants, will benefit even more.”

“…”

The lower-level cultivators all expressed their sentiments in this manner. S~eaʀᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

When the Huayang Sect was destroyed and the Evil Moon Sect took over Linjiang City, many cultivators with some strength and resources fled to other cities.

Those who remained in Linjiang City were mostly the lower-level cultivators. They had no way to escape.

At that time, everyone was filled with anxiety, fearing they would suffer at the hands of the Evil Moon Sect.

As time passed, however, they found that life under the Evil Moon Sect’s rule was surprisingly comfortable, even more so than during the Huayang Sect’s reign.

Meanwhile, many cultivators at the late Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages were heading towards the Evil Moon Sect.

Their strength was greater, and they could see more clearly the extraordinary nature of the two spirit birds from the Alchemist Association. No matter what stage a cultivator was at, their gossipy nature remained constant.

At the same time, Feng Qingya of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion naturally received the news.

“I had already received word that the Alchemist Association was going to confront the Evil Moon Sect due to Sister Xuening’s matter. It seems they have now arrived at the Linjiang branch.”

Feng Qingya stood at the window on the second floor and looked in the direction of the Evil Moon Sect.

Her eyes held a glimmer of delight.

“This might also be an opportunity for my Treasure Gathering Pavilion. I don’t believe Luo Yuebai would dare to target me openly in broad daylight, especially with the Alchemist Association present.”

Feng Qingya murmured to herself.

Her rivalry with Luo Yuebai was all conducted in secret. At least on the surface, the Linjiang branch and the Treasure Gathering Pavilion remained peaceful.

However, there was a hint of frustration in her tone.

Damn it, with her status, she had to blend in with the Alchemist Association crowd to even enter the Evil Moon Sect.

A wry smile touched her lips.

But without any hesitation, she changed into more formal attire and went down to the second floor.

When she reached the door, Master Mu was already waiting there.

As Feng Qingya’s protector, Master Mu had always been nearby, guarding her until she could stand on her own.

When there was nothing special, he wouldn’t appear to disturb Feng Qingya’s life.

But for occasions like this, when she went out, he had to be by her side.

The two of them didn’t hesitate and headed towards the Evil Moon Sect.

“Master Mu, do you think the Evil Moon Sect’s branch can withstand the pressure from the Alchemist Association?”

“I seemed to have seen a few familiar faces from Yunmeng City on one of those spirit birds when they arrived in Linjiang City.

Even Vice President Ouyang is here in person. With the Alchemist Association’s resources and their network of connections in the Qingzhou region, they are rarely afraid of the Evil Moon Sect’s power.”

Feng Qingya asked directly on their way to the Evil Moon Sect.

Hearing this, Master Mu smiled, “The Evil Moon Sect has always acted without restraint, and they really might not give the Alchemist Association any face.

Moreover, this time, they have already subdued the Spiritual Medicine Sect. It seems difficult to obtain anything from the Alchemist Association in terms of pills.

They have even more capital to be arrogant in front of the Alchemist Association.”

He paused, then Master Mu continued, “And the Nascent Soul cultivator who took away Master Su and Xuening last time is perhaps stationed at the Linjiang Branch.

According to the information gathered by our Treasure Gathering Pavilion, the clues point to him being Shen Yifeng, the Blood Hand Asura, who is well known in the Qingzhou region.

That guy looks harmless when he’s normal.

But if you really anger him, his Blood Hand Asura title isn’t for nothing.

I’m afraid even Vice President Ouyang, despite his formidable strength, might not be able to withstand him.”

“Furthermore, Shen Yifeng is ranked as the third elder of the Evil Moon Sect’s main sect, and it is said that his strength is only in the Nascent Soul mid-stage.

The Evil Moon Sect is teeming with powerful cultivators. Under normal circumstances, Nascent Soul mid-stage would probably not even be able to enter the Elder Council. No matter how special Shen Yifeng is, it represents something extraordinary!

Therefore, although the Alchemist Association is coming aggressively this time, they are likely to end up defeated.”

As he said this, Master Mu’s voice was tinged with a hint of excitement.

Feng Qingya’s expression was once again filled with surprise upon hearing this.

She naturally knew that the Linjiang Branch must have a Nascent Soul cultivator guarding it.

But she didn’t expect it to be Shen Yifeng.

She had naturally heard many rumors about Shen Yifeng.

However, this was surprising, but there were also clues to support it.

Feng Qingya asked curiously, “Master Mu, could it be that the Spiritual Medicine Sect has been subdued by the Evil Moon Sect’s Linjiang Branch?”

Master Mu replied, “My people haven’t reached Tianning City yet, but news has already come back on the way.

They encountered several disciples of the Spiritual Medicine Sect on their way to Tianning City, who were quietly heading towards Linjiang City.

This basically confirms it.”

Feng Qingya’s eyebrows rose again and she silently nodded.

She didn’t say anything more, but had some other thoughts in her mind.

Soon, the two had arrived at the gate of the Evil Moon Sect.

When they arrived, many onlookers from Linjiang City had already gathered there.

At the same time, a group of people from within the Evil Moon Sect were also heading towards the gate.

Leading the way was Luo Yuebai, dressed in a black dress and tall and slender.

Vice President Ouyang and the others from the Alchemist Association were still at the gate.

“Vice President Ouyang has come to visit us. I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please forgive me.”

Even though she knew the Alchemist Association’s intentions were not good, Luo Yuebai still had to give them face on the surface.

After all, Vice President Ouyang had come in person this time.

“I’ve long heard that the Evil Moon Sect’s chief saintess, Luo Yuebai, is like the rising moon in early autumn, with the bearing of inheriting the future power of the Evil Moon Sect.

Seeing her today, the rumors are indeed true.

To have reached this level at such a young age, she is truly a rare gem.”

When he saw Luo Yuebai up close for the first time, the short and fat Vice President Ouyang showed a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Even though Luo Yuebai’s aura was not obvious, he could see that she had already formed her core.

Such an achievement in the Qingzhou region was indeed something to be proud of!

Therefore, he was not stingy with his praise.

Luo Yuebai smiled, “Vice President Ouyang is too kind.”

As she spoke, Luo Yuebai led the Alchemist Association’s group inside.

The crowd of onlookers behind them also followed into the Evil Moon Sect.

And today, thanks to the Alchemist Association’s presence, no one was inspected as they entered the Evil Moon Sect.

Feng Qingya and the two of them walked in directly.

Feng Qingya couldn’t help but sigh again, “As the pavilion master of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, I actually have to follow the crowd to enter the Evil Moon Sect today.”

But after this self-deprecating remark, her gaze swept across the group of people from the Evil Moon Sect.

She didn’t see Su Jingzhen’s figure.

“Master Su is the Chief Acolyte of the Evil Moon Sect and an alchemist.

Why isn’t he here this time? It’s a bit strange.

Could it be that the Evil Moon Sect has directly hidden the two of them and doesn’t intend to let the Alchemist Association see them?”