Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven-Chapter 891 - 882: The Unreliable Master Zhang

"Originally, in this assessment, I intended to refine a ’Red Fire Pill’, with more than a sixty percent chance of success."

"I suppose Master Zhang also knows that the Red Fire Pill is one of the Alchemy Dao for enhancing cultivation, and its main ingredient is indispensable from essence blood, but that essence blood..."

Duan Tao’s gaze inadvertently swept over Mo Wangchen and Kong Chu behind him as he spoke.

"Essence blood contains extremely pure energy, which is coagulated from ancient alien species that have long absorbed the essence of heaven and earth. It is the most excellent material for refining such pills, but because the energy in essence blood is rather ferocious, a lot of energy needs to be infused during refining, making it extremely difficult."

Zhang Mingyuan nodded, inwardly held Duan Tao in high regard, realizing the latter’s accomplishments had evidently reached the quasi-saint rank. He continued to smile, "I didn’t expect Master Duan to have a sixty percent chance; truly surprising for this old man."

"Unfortunately, that essence blood has now been snatched away by someone..."

Hearing Zhang Mingyuan praise him, Duan Tao suddenly felt a bit flattered, but his face remained impassive. He sighed once more, "Without that drop of essence blood, the Red Fire Pill, this old man will find it hard to successfully refine."

"Oh?"

Zhang Mingyuan immediately frowned, "The essence blood was snatched away? Who would dare to be so audacious?"

Seeing the slight anger appear on his face, Duan Tao’s heart rejoiced even more, secretly thinking it hopeful to retrieve the essence blood from Mo Wangchen.

"Master Zhang, forget it, that person who snatched away this old man’s essence blood... alas..."

While speaking, Duan Tao couldn’t help but sigh again, his gaze shifting toward where Mo Wangchen and Kong Chu stood, making his meaning very clear.

"Little Chu?"

Following Duan Tao’s gaze, Zhang Mingyuan was momentarily stunned, then he frowned slightly, "What’s going on?"

Logically, Kong Chu should recognize Duan Tao, and based on his understanding of Kong Chu’s character, the other party didn’t seem like someone who would do such a thing. freёwebnoѵel.com

Therefore, the person Duan Tao mentioned should not be Kong Chu, but that young man in white standing beside Kong Chu whom he had not met before.

From their positions, it seemed that Kong Chu was on friendly terms with this young man in white, so Zhang Mingyuan didn’t immediately trouble ’Ji Changkong’, but wanted to first understand the situation from his disciple.

"Master Duan, I thought you were a smart person, but since you’re insistent, I can’t be blamed..."

Kong Chu shook his head with a bitter smile, first glancing at Duan Tao, he didn’t expect him to bring this matter to his master.

Others might not know Mo Wangchen’s identity, but his master certainly did comprehend it well.

"Hmm?"

Hearing Kong Chu’s words, Duan Tao couldn’t help but frown slightly, feeling somewhat puzzled, but he didn’t overthink it, merely said, "Ji little friend and Master Kong Chu know each other, and I’m not in a position to comment, but in this matter, I still hope Master Zhang will uphold justice."

In Duan Tao’s view, he had connections with Zhang Mingyuan, so the latter would definitely take his side. Moreover, his current accomplishments would surely attract the attention of the Alchemist Alliance.

Moreover, although Mo Wangchen had a good relationship with Kong Chu, Kong Chu was ultimately just Zhang Mingyuan’s disciple. After all, wouldn’t he still have to listen to Zhang Mingyuan?

"Master, this is what happened..."

Kong Chu ignored Duan Tao’s words entirely and instead walked up to Zhang Mingyuan, whispering the event’s details in his ear.

After listening, Zhang Mingyuan immediately frowned, as if pondering something. After a moment, he raised his eyes and looked at Mo Wangchen, "This is Ji Changkong, little friend Ji?"

Mo Wangchen had an amusing feeling; indeed, Zhang Mingyuan seemed slightly unreliable, seemingly inclined to stand on Duan Tao’s side judging by his expression.

Yet, he didn’t immediately reveal his real identity but nodded slightly without speaking.

"I have heard about it. The essence blood was ownerless; neither side is at fault. However, during this assessment, Master Duan needs the essence blood as a primary material. Would you be willing to hand over the essence blood to him? Naturally, the Alchemist Alliance will not take advantage of you, and we will exchange it with something of equivalent value. How about that?"

Zhang Mingyuan indeed has the farsightedness of a Vice Alliance Hierarch. While Duan Tao’s accomplishments are impressive, the talent ’Ji Changkong’ is also someone the alliance intends to win over. Thus, acting as a mediator, he sought to ensure neither side suffered a loss.

Moreover, the Alchemist Alliance was willing to offer something of commensurate value to exchange the essence blood for Duan Tao, which, in Zhang Mingyuan’s eyes, was no significant loss.

After all, the alliance had grown immensely wealthy over time, and a mere drop of essence blood meant little to this vast alliance.

"Honestly, I had planned to use this drop of essence blood in the assessment as well, so I’m afraid I can’t give it to Master Duan." Mo Wangchen said calmly.

He intended to refine a Creation Profound Pill, which is also a cultivation-enhancing pill. Now being at the Early Stage Peak of the Void Immortal Realm, Mo Wangchen wished to use the Creation Profound Pill to attempt reaching the Middle Stage of the Void Immortal Realm!

"Nonsense, the essence blood contains wild energy. Even for this old man, there’s only a sixty percent chance of successfully refining it. Although you may be a Mortal Rank Ninth Grade in attainment, being so young, you probably don’t know much about pharmacology. Wouldn’t refining essence blood with you be akin to waste?"

Knowing that Zhang Mingyuan was on his side, Duan Tao’s tone was no longer as cautious as before; he snorted.

Upon hearing this, Mo Wangchen’s face turned cold, his gaze becoming detached, "Whether it’s wasted or not seems unrelated to you. The essence blood is mine, and how I use it—is it any concern of yours?"

These words were uttered, and before Duan Tao could say anything, Zhang Mingyuan frowned first.

He initially thought this ’Ji Changkong’ had exceptional accomplishments, a rare alchemy talent, but Duan Tao was, after all, a senior in the Alchemy Dao Realm. Ji Changkong’s previous words appeared somewhat disrespectful to seniors.

"Master..."

Seeing displeasure on Zhang Mingyuan’s face, Kong Chu hurriedly stepped forward, whispering softly in his ear.

"What?!"

After hearing his disciple, Zhang Mingyuan’s face immediately registered shock, and when his gaze returned to Mo Wangchen, astonishment was evident, "You’re Mo..."

"Master Zhang!"

Before Zhang Mingyuan finished, Mo Wangchen quickly interrupted him. This Zhang Mingyuan indeed was unreliable, almost revealing his real name.

"I’m called Ji Changkong, and upon leaving this time, my master specifically instructed me not to reveal his name." Mo Wangchen gazed at Zhang Mingyuan, speaking with seemingly deep intent.

"Uh..."

Zhang Mingyuan paused, but soon came to realize, "Ha... haha... so that’s how it is. I should have known when I heard the name Ji Changkong. No wonder it sounded so familiar; turns out you’re that senior’s disciple. This old man couldn’t think of it at once, Mo... Little friend Ji, please do not take offense."

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