Chapter 409: The Plot Thickens

As he spoke, the old man in black with white hair instantly strode towards Luo Yuebai.Behind him followed four others. S~eaʀᴄh the NôᴠeFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The aura emanating from these four was all at the Nascent Soul stage.

Even the aura surrounding the black-robes, white-bearded elder was clearly at the late Nascent Soul stage.

And compared to the average late Nascent Soul cultivator, his aura seemed even more solid.

Simply based on their aura, Shen Yifeng was undoubtedly weaker.

“Seventh Elder, what do you mean by this?”

Luo Yuebai frowned and looked at the old man and asked.

Hearing Luo Yuebai’s words, Su Jingzhen’s heart skipped a beat.

He hadn’t expected that the person who was about to clash swords with his master here would be the seventh elder of the Evil Moon Sect.

He knew that the Evil Moon Sect currently had no sect master.

All matters were decided by the Elder Council.

The Evil Moon Sect’s Elder Council consisted of thirteen people.

For this person to be ranked seventh among them was not bad.

However, Luo Yuebai was the chief saintess of the Evil Moon Sect. The chief saintess and the saint son were equal in status to the elders in the Elder Council.

Therefore, she was qualified to have an equal conversation with the seventh elder in front of her.

While questioning, Luo Yuebai naturally saw the grim expression on Shen Yifeng’s face.

She knew that the arrival of the seventh elder and his companions was probably not a good sign!

“The saintess has arrived, perhaps this matter will be easier to handle.

It’s nothing major, I heard that the Linjiang Branch has completely absorbed the renowned Spiritual Medicine Sect.

As the third largest alchemy group in the Qingzhou region, the Spiritual Medicine Sect naturally has a considerable number of alchemists.

And our Evil Moon Sect is currently preparing for a large-scale comeback, and we are slightly lacking in alchemy resources.

As a member of the Evil Moon Sect, the Linjiang Branch should naturally allocate a portion of its alchemists to support the main sect at this time, right?”

As he spoke, a smile played on the seventh elder’s lips.

His old face was wrinkled into a chrysanthemum, and his expression looked quite kind.

But the words he uttered made Luo Yuebai want to spit in his face.

Before Luo Yuebai or anyone else could respond, the seventh elder continued, “The Elder Council of the main sect has also discussed this matter.

Considering that the saintess is currently competing with the saint son, the main sect doesn’t want too many alchemists.

They only want the Linjiang Branch to allocate half of its alchemists to the main sect.

And please rest assured, saintess, even if these alchemists arrive at the main sect, they will not be mistreated.

We will definitely provide them with the best resources, and we will do our best to help them obtain whatever they desire.”

To demand half the alchemists right off the bat and call it a small request…

Shen Yifeng’s aura grew even more menacing.

He immediately grasped the Killing Sword in his hand.

“Haha, Xiong Wensheng, I am also a member of the Elders Council, and I am ranked third.

Why haven’t I heard of such a resolution from the Elder Council?

Just based on your words, you want to take away half of the alchemists of my Linjiang branch. Are you still asleep?

Or have you, Xiong Wensheng, become so arrogant that you want to try out my killing sword?”

As soon as Shen Yifeng spoke, the Killing Sword’s aura locked onto Xiong Wensheng.

Xiong Wensheng simply smiled in response, “Third Elder, why be so stubborn?

I’ve explained it to you many times. As the Third Elder assists the saintess, and the Second Elder assists the saint son, neither of you will be involved in the Elder Council’s decisions for now.”

As he spoke, Xiong Wensheng didn’t seem particularly concerned about Shen Yifeng.

His gaze remained fixed on Luo Yuebai.

He merely glanced at Su Jingzhen beside her, without paying much attention.

Su Jingzhen’s heart was racing, calculating the situation.

But he soon realized that this matter was beyond his current understanding.

After all, he wasn’t very familiar with the main sect of the Evil Moon Sect.

However, he knew that if the main sect were to take away half the alchemists, it would be a heavy blow to their alchemy hall.

In that case, his complete control over the unique land wouldn’t be particularly significant to the alchemy hall.

So he knew very well that neither Shen Yifeng nor Luo Yuebai would allow this seventh elder to take anyone away.

As if confirming Su Jingzhen’s thoughts, Luo Yuebai smirked.

“Our Evil Moon Sect, the number one demonic sect in Qingzhou, would actually need to rely on a branch sect that’s less than two months old for support?

So, whether it’s a decision of the Elder Council or not, Seventh Elder, just give up on this idea.

Even if all the members of the Elder Council came in person, Yuebai wouldn’t allow you to take anyone away.”

She continued, “Since I, Luo Yuebai, created this Linjiang Branch, the sect only gave me and Zou Zeyu the same initial lineup.

So, if the main sect wants pills, it’s not impossible. Just offer equivalent items in exchange.

Whether it’s the branch sect or the main sect, everything belongs to the Evil Moon Sect. I believe the Elder Council wouldn’t disagree with this proposal, right?”

In the current Evil Moon Sect Elder Council, if half the members unanimously agree on something, it would be as good as the sect master’s word and unchangeable.

But when the seventh elder mentioned the alchemists, Luo Yuebai had already thought of a countermeasure.

Her words were unassailable.

After all, they had subdued the Spiritual Medicine Sect without any help from the main sect.

When they confirmed they would compete with Zou Zeyu in this way, it was already clear that the main sect wouldn’t offer more assistance.

So it was impossible for the main sect to fleece her.

As soon as she spoke, the seventh elder, Xiong Wensheng, raised an eyebrow: “I originally thought that as a young person, the saintess would be more flexible in her thinking, but I didn’t expect her to be as stubborn as the Third Elder.”

The seventh elder’s voice had turned cold.

He continued, “Actually, when I came here, the Elder Council came up with two options.

Since the saintess refuses this option, let’s try another way.

The main sect can also just take one person.”

Without waiting for Luo Yuebai or anyone else to respond, Xiong Wensheng didn’t beat around the bush.

“Dantai Xuening!”

“Miss Xuening, as the descendant of the Dantai clan, is enough to be worth half the Spiritual Medicine Sect.

As long as she is taken to the main sect, the main sect can also find childrens with suitable spiritual roots and excellent talent to cultivate from scratch.

In short, everything is for the development of the Evil Moon Sect!

The saintess shouldn’t refuse this proposal, right?”

As he spoke, a strange light flickered in Xiong Wensheng’s eyes.

Su Jingzhen and the others instantly understood that this was probably Xiong Wensheng’s ultimate goal.

This was the point where the plot thickened.

The world knew the Dantai clan’s uniqueness.

And now, the only person walking the Qingzhou land from the Dantai clan was Xuening.

Which of the major forces would not be tempted?

The reason why those top forces haven’t dared to attack Xuening for so long is ultimately because they are afraid of the Evil Moon Sect’s power.

At this moment, Su Jingzhen sighed inwardly.

No matter how much Xiong Wensheng and Shen Yifeng argued before.

Su Jingzhen felt like he couldn’t get involved.

It seemed to have nothing to do with him for now.

But by suddenly bringing Xuening into it, he had to stand up.

After all, until now, Xuening had only stayed here because of him.