Chapter 229: A Grand Origin

Tianqing City.

Qingming Pavilion.

Bai Xuan Venerable of the Taixuan Sect and Venerable Lingquan of the Qingming Chamber of Commerce stood atop the pavilion, confronting each other.

“Lingquan, you old fogey, you still claim you didn’t let that Alchemist go on purpose? I’ve seized over a hundred Cultivators who were in the commercial street at the time, and every single one of them stated that the Qingming Chamber of Commerce immediately locked down the street after the Grotto-Heaven appeared. Some even saw you personally outside the Grotto-Heaven!”

The long-bearded elder in a white Daoist robe questioned sharply. Opposite him, Venerable Lingquan said indifferently, “This old man already posted the wanted posters issued by your Taixuan Sect at the first opportunity. What more do you want me to do?”

“That Alchemist’s Master is titled Fire Dragon Pill Master. You should understand the significance of that title.”

“The life and death of a True Disciple of your Taixuan Sect is indeed important, but it’s impossible for this old man to directly offend a Pill Master because of it!”

“Furthermore, according to my investigation, it was your granddaughter, Bai Luo, who initiated the attack on that Alchemist inside the Grotto-Heaven!”

“Under these circumstances, no matter where this is taken, you are the one in the wrong. Do you really insist on offending a Pill Master just to seek revenge for a descendant?”

“What bullshit Fire Dragon Pill Master? I’ve never even heard of him. He’s not a Fifth-Grade Alchemist from the Tongtian Pagoda. All eight Venerables of my Taixuan Sect are Fifth-Grade Alchemists and possess Soul Transformation cultivation. Where did this Fire Dragon Pill Master come from?” Bai Xuan Venerable spoke with disdain.

He naturally understood that anyone capable of killing his granddaughter must be the Disciple of an expert. However, as a top-tier power in Qingzhou, the Taixuan Sect had strength in numbers. Even if he was the Disciple of an expert, so what?

At the very least, this Fire Dragon Pill Master was likely just a Loose Cultivator with a Soul Transformation cultivation at most, plus the skills of a Fifth-Grade Alchemist. At this level, even if he didn’t make the Disciple pay with his life out of respect for his Master’s Face, he would still make the other party pay a different price.

“I’ve provided every one of my many descendants with Soul Blood precisely so that if they are killed outside, I can find the culprit and demand compensation. Not to mention, Luo’er was such an outstanding descendant, lucky enough to enter a Grotto-Heaven.” The more Bai Xuan Venerable thought about it, the more he felt he couldn’t let the matter rest.

He had to make this Fire Dragon Pill Master and his Disciple lose a layer of skin.

“Lingquan, you old fogey, how do you know it was my granddaughter who attacked first?” Bai Xuan Venerable continued to press.

“Because before you arrived, Alchemy Master Jiegeng of the Tongtian Pagoda had also been in Tianqing City for a while. One of her subordinates, a Foundation Establishment Pill Servant, entered that Grotto-Heaven as well. However, that subordinate did not choose to fight for the treasures; he watched the entire process and witnessed everything!” Venerable Lingquan spoke calmly.

“Then where is he now?” Bai Xuan Venerable’s expression darkened.

“Upon learning that the Alchemist had left Tianqing City, he departed as well. Old man Bai Xuan, I advise you to calm down. That young Alchemist’s strength is extraordinary, and his talent in the Dao of Alchemy is also remarkable. The Master behind him must be transcendent and is not as simple as you think. Letting this matter go might not be a bad thing for you. The rules of the Grotto-Heaven are as they are; your descendant insisted on competing, so you can’t blame others.”

“Heh, the grudge of killing my kin is irreconcilable. Even if the Master behind him is the Immortal King himself, it won’t work!!!”

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“Oh, is that so, white-bearded old man? What if the person behind him is me?”

A voice suddenly reached the ears of the two Soul Transformation experts, causing their expressions to shift slightly. They hadn’t even noticed someone approaching.

A woman draped in a green and white feather coat stepped through the wind onto the pavilion, standing on the railing and looking down at the two Soul Transformation powerhouses from above.

“Where did this Nascent Soul brat come from? Fellow Daoist Lingquan, can just anyone climb up and act presumptuously in your Qingming Pavilion now?” Bai Xuan Venerable spoke, then suddenly realized something.

“Wait, do you know that Alchemist? Could it be that you are that Fire Dragon Pill Master?” Bai Xuan Venerable looked at the feather-clad woman. Just as he was about to raise his hand to suppress her, a terrifying pressure suddenly locked onto him.

And onto Venerable Lingquan as well.

Cold sweat poured down both of them, and goosebumps erupted all over their bodies. For a moment, their minds went blank. Even when facing the Void Profound Old Ancestor of his own Sect, Bai Xuan Venerable had never felt such a heart-wrenching premonition of death.

After his vision went dark, light slowly returned, and he saw a medallion held by the feather-clad woman. He swallowed hard. The terrifying beast shape on the medallion almost made Bai Xuan Venerable fall to his knees, his throat incredibly dry.

“The Might of a Demon Emperor, the Saintess Command—”

“You are… the Demon Court Saintess!”

“Fire Dragon Pill Master—Fire Dragon… Dragon! That young Alchemist’s Master isn’t human; it’s a Yao Beast, a Fire Dragon, a member of the Demon Court!!” In that instant, Bai Xuan Venerable understood everything.

As for Venerable Lingquan, his suspicions were confirmed. However, he had originally thought the Fire Dragon Pill Master was just a ‘wild demon dragon.’ Who would have thought he actually came from the Demon Court!

The Demon Emperors of the Demon Court were among the highest-ranking in combat power even among all Demon Emperor-level Yao Beasts.

This was a top-tier Yao Race power on par with the Tongtian Pagoda, far beyond what the Taixuan Sect could compare to.

The three Saintesses of the Demon Court were known to all. Especially the woman before them—Bai Xuan Venerable gradually recalled—the Third Holy Maiden of the Demon Court, Xu Qingyao, a monster with the Bloodline of the Peacock Yao Race. Her combat power was nearly invincible at the Nascent Soul level, and she was even protected by several Soul Transformation Demon Emperors.

A while ago, a Soul Transformation Sect had offended this demoness, resulting in the destruction of their entire Sect.

He had kicked a steel plate… In an instant, Bai Xuan Venerable was speechless.

“Lady Saintess—” His legs bent slightly as he was about to say something. Seeing that the other party wasn’t truly intent on avenging his descendant and was actually a coward, Xu Qingyao lost interest in fighting and spoke boredly:

“Forget it. Considering you lost a granddaughter and my person is fine, I won’t make things difficult for you. Rescind the wanted poster,”

“And make a public apology.”

“Thank you, Lady Saintess.” Bai Xuan Venerable breathed a sigh of relief, bowing his body slightly.

That day.

The Taixuan Sect rescinded the bounty on the Nameless Alchemist. Bai Xuan Venerable even made a public apology, stating he had been blinded by temporary rage and that since his descendant died due to the rules of the Grotto-Heaven, he should not have taken it out on others. He expressed regret for the impact caused to the Fire Dragon Pill Master of the Demon Court and his Disciple, and was willing to offer gifts as compensation. All of Tianqing City was in an uproar; the Cultivators felt they had witnessed a massive piece of gossip. The Alchemist involved in the Grotto-Heaven actually had a Master from the Demon Court!

While humans apprenticing to Yao Beasts wasn’t unheard of, it was very rare!

If the backing power was the Demon Court, no wonder Bai Xuan Venerable of the Taixuan Sect backed down so quickly.

That was one of the top Yao Beast powers…

“Eldest Senior Sister—” At this time, Ouyang Hao, standing above the Nameless Pill Pavilion, asked, “This Fire Dragon Pill Master was clearly made up by Junior Brother. Your purpose in doing this is—”

Xu Qingyao glanced at him and said, “Although that fellow wants to perform Alchemy outside, in my opinion, given his ability to stir up trouble, he’d better forget it. This fake identity is good; just let him stay by my side with this fake identity. Don’t worry, I have a way to make him agree!”