Chapter 326: Swords Drawn

Within the Evil Moon Sect, Xuening knew no one except Su Jingzhen. Even Luo Yuebai was only someone she had interacted with for a very short time.

Xuening’s gaze swept across the crowd, but she couldn’t find Su Jingzhen’s figure.

She stopped and there was a hint of reluctance in her step.

“Sister Xuening, I’m here.”

Feng Qingya, who had been watching the scene unfold like a spectator, seemed to know what Xuening was thinking. She waved at her directly.

Seeing Feng Qingya, a smile appeared on Xuening’s face.

But her heart was filled with surprise.

In her opinion, Feng Qingya should have been in Yunmeng City at this time, solidifying her position.

Besides her grandfather and Little Ling, the person she trusted most was Su Jingzhen, and the second most was probably Feng Qingya, who had done them, the Dantang clan, a great favor.

Despite her many questions, Xuening still walked towards the group.

When she reached them, Xuening bowed respectfully to Shen Yifeng, Vice President Ouyang, and the others.

Then, she stood beside Feng Qingya. seaʀᴄh the NôᴠelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

“Sister Qingya, why are you here? Are you not going back to Yunmeng City anymore?”

Xuening affectionately linked her arm with Feng Qingya’s.

Seeing this, the Alchemist Association members and Luo Yuebai and the others all showed a hint of surprise.

They had overlooked the fact that Xuening had helped Feng Qingya during the Alchemist Conference.

The two women’s relationship was indeed very good.

However, what worried the Alchemist Association members was that Feng Qingya seemed to lean more towards the Evil Moon Sect.

With Su Jingzhen absent, Feng Qingya’s words might carry a lot of weight for Xuening.

Before Xuening and Feng Qingya could exchange a few words, Vice President Ouyang of the Alchemist Association spoke up.

He looked directly at Xuening: “Miss Xuening, we are all old acquaintances.

I believe Miss Xuening already knows why the Alchemist Association is here.

The Alchemist Association is the best choice for you in the Qingzhou region.

If you are willing to join the Alchemist Association, your future achievements will be limitless.

If the Dantang clan wants to restore its former glory, the Alchemist Association will undoubtedly be your best ally.”

Vice President Ouyang personally made this invitation, and his tone was extremely sincere.

In the Qingzhou region, apart from fixed groups of alchemists like the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, it would be difficult for others to resist such temptation.

Xuening wasn’t foolish. When she saw the Alchemist Association members, she had already guessed their intentions.

Xuening responded with a cheerful and direct smile: “Xuening thanks the Alchemist Association for their kindness.

However, I don’t have any intention of joining the Alchemist Association for now. My life was saved by Brother Su, so as long as Brother Su needs me, I will be by his side.”

What Xuening sensed was a pure and unblemished Dan Heart. She herself was as pure as her Dan Heart.

She spoke her mind without any hesitation.

In Xuening’s view, following Su Jingzhen didn’t require any concealment or embarrassment.

She was pure in her alchemy and her actions, without any ulterior motives.

Hearing her words, Vice President Ouyang and the others felt a sudden sinking in their hearts.

In fact, when they saw Xuening walking towards Feng Qingya, they already had a bad premonition.

Bai Xiu, Ye Zhiqiu, and the others instinctively looked around, but they couldn’t find Su Jingzhen.

Vice President Ouyang and Yao Changsheng had already seen through Xuening’s pure Dan Heart during the Alchemist Conference.

So when Xuening said this, Vice President Ouyang knew that there was not much point in trying to persuade her further.

People like her rarely changed their minds once they made up their minds.

At this moment, Vice President Ouyang placed all his hopes on Su Jingzhen.

Initially, Vice President Ouyang thought they had three Nascent Soul cultivators on their side. If the Linjiang Branch refused to cooperate, they could forcefully seize it.

Even if it resulted in resentment from the Evil Moon Sect, he was willing to do it.

At worst, they would offer them discounts on their medicinal pill trade afterwards.

However, Shen Yifeng’s appearance disrupted Vice President Ouyang’s plan.

After all, they also had Ye Zhiqiu and Bai Xiu among their younger generation. If they resorted to force, it would be difficult for their group to escape unscathed.

Considering all these factors, Vice President Ouyang didn’t say anything more.

At this time, Ye Zhiqiu walked towards Xuening.

She affectionately took Xuening’s hand, as they had fought side by side at Feng Xuan’s retreat.

Xuening didn’t dodge.

“Sister Xuening, with your talent, staying in the Evil Moon Sect will allow you to continue improving your alchemy skills.

But the Alchemist Association has countless experiences and high-level formulas left behind by our ancestors, which will undoubtedly lead to faster progress for you.”

Ye Zhiqiu’s words were quite straightforward.

However, Xuening still shook her head with a smile: “Sister Zhiqiu, what you said might be true, but at least for now, the Evil Moon Sect isn’t bad.”

Hearing her words, Luo Yuebai’s face broke into a bright smile.

Shen Yifeng looked at Vice President Ouyang with a playful tone: “Vice President Ouyang, every cultivator has their own choices, and they shouldn’t be interfered with by others.

This is the most basic truth and you should know it well.

Now, do you still want to insist?”

As he spoke, Shen Yifeng’s Nascent Soul mid-stage aura instantly became sharp, locking onto Vice President Ouyang and the two Nascent Soul elders beside him.

He wouldn’t hesitate to fight if they insisted.

Vice President Ouyang narrowed his eyes, and his own aura gradually rose.

He was naturally unwilling to accept this outcome.

He was now weighing the costs and benefits of a potential conflict with Shen Yifeng.

The atmosphere at the entrance of Xuening’s courtyard grew increasingly tense.

It was on the verge of a showdown.

“Vice President Ouyang, are you trying to forcefully take her away?

Previously, Qingya said that this matter must be decided by Xuening’s own will.

If the Alchemist Association insists on taking Xuening away today, I’m afraid my Feng family won’t agree.”

Feng Qingya stepped forward at this moment.

Behind her, Master Mu, a Nascent Soul cultivator, also revealed his aura.

They remained firmly on the side of the Evil Moon Sect.

The Alchemist Association members looked increasingly grim.

Suddenly, a whistling sound broke the air.

“What a lively scene here.

What are you all doing? Are you waiting for me?”