“Elder Su’s information is very well-informed. Elder Su knows about things that just happened. Actually, I didn’t intend to make things difficult for him. I just needed to have some communication with people from their Family. Elder Su, please sit!” Mei Tianling said to Elder Su.
Elder Su sat down, “President Mei, don’t misunderstand. Because I’m quite concerned about Qin Chu, I’ve learned a bit more.”
“Your Demon Castle is also concerned about Qin Chu?” Mei Tianling’s eyes, deep and unfathomable like an ancient pond, looked at Elder Su.
“Yes, some time ago, we even provided him with Five-Leaf Grass free of charge,” Elder Su said.
Mei Tianling didn’t speak. After pouring a cup of tea, she flicked her sleeve, and the teacup landed on the table in front of Elder Su. “It seems he doesn’t want to join the Demon Castle.”
“Similarly, he also doesn’t want to join the Alchemist Guild, so I came here hoping President Mei wouldn’t resort to force. If everyone uses force, then it loses its meaning,” Elder Su said.
Mei Tianling smiled, “Not using force… that’s fine, but you’re still at a disadvantage.”
“That’s because we follow the rules,” Elder Su said.
“I also follow the rules. He caused one of our Alchemist Guild’s Vice Presidents to lose his position. Shouldn’t he give an explanation? This isn’t making things difficult,” Mei Tianling shook her head.
After sitting for a while, Elder Su left. She could see that Mei Tianling had no intention of handing over Qin Chu, and had also said she didn’t plan to make things difficult for Qin Chu, so there was no need for her to stay any longer.
After Elder Su left, Mei Tianling had someone inform Elder Lin to come to her room.
“Go and investigate who left the Alchemist Guild after our meeting, and whose whereabouts are untraceable!” Mei Tianling said to Elder Lin.
“President, has something happened?” Elder Lin’s Face was full of surprise. Investigating the Alchemist Guild’s high-ranking members was a big deal.
Mei Tianling was silent for a moment, “Something just happened here, and the Demoness Su from Demon Castle came to visit. This indicates that someone passed on information, and I need to understand it.”
“This matter is too serious!” Elder Lin’s Face was filled with surprise. According to Mei Tianling, the Alchemist Guild had been infiltrated by the Demon Castle.
“It’s not a big problem. There’s no direct conflict of interest between Demon Castle and the Alchemist Guild. Their contention is just over information. You don’t need to think of anyone as a traitor. It’s normal to be a Demon Hunter first, and then belong to the Alchemist Guild. If one joins Demon Castle first, then as long as there’s no conflict between Demon Castle and the Alchemist Guild, passing on some information isn’t considered betrayal. But I must be clear about this; you handle this matter,” Mei Tianling instructed Elder Lin.
Qin Longfeng learned about Qin Chu’s situation. Qin Chu was fine for now, so he waited for Qin Longhan to handle the matter. He knew this incident wouldn’t cause any major conflicts. The Alchemist Guild had no reason to make things difficult for the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, and furthermore, the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan was not to be trifled with. If the Alchemist Guild acted recklessly, the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan might not be able to move the Alchemist Guild in Sacred Martial City, but it could remove other Alchemist branches.
Aside from Qin Longfeng, other forces were not yet aware of Mei Tianling’s appearance. In the past, Mei Tianling had always Cultivated on Mount Mei on the north side of Sacred Martial City, almost never interfering with worldly affairs. This time, if it weren’t for a Vice President of the Alchemist Guild having an issue, she wouldn’t have come out.
Qin Chu remained the same. He continued to perform Alchemy, and continued to sell Medicinal Pills. If something happened, he would observe the development of the situation.
Originally, some matters were unknown to anyone, but with a public announcement from the Alchemist Guild, it caused some ripples in Sacred Martial City. The announcement was to dismiss Gu Zhengxiong from his position.
At this time, Gu Zhengxiong had already made some preparations. He had sided with the White Tiger Sacred Clan, and the White Tiger Sacred Clan also announced the Gu Family as an affiliated force of the White Tiger Sacred Clan.
Mei Tianling, having received this news, was currently discussing matters with the high-ranking members of the Alchemist Guild.
Upon hearing the news, Mei Tianling shook her head, “I gave Gu Zhengxiong three days to handle some matters, but I didn’t expect him to make such a decision. From now on, he cannot hold any position in the Alchemist Guild, and he is not allowed to interfere in any matters of the Alchemist Guild. If he dares to do anything that harms the Alchemist Guild, execute him!”
Everyone bowed in acknowledgment, knowing that Gu Zhengxiong had truly angered Mei Tianling.
Due to the announcement, the news of Mei Tianling’s emergence spread. Shangshu Tianye heard about this and found Shangshu Yu, asking her to find Qin Chu to understand the situation.
Shangshu Yu met Qin Chu and inquired about what had happened at the Alchemist Guild.
There was nothing to hide, so Qin Chu told Shangshu Yu the whole story.
Shangshu Yu, full of worry, returned to the Azure Dragon Sacred Clan. After explaining what had happened, she wanted to ask Shangshu Tianye to help Qin Chu. The major powers in Sacred Martial City were strong, but the Clan Chiefs of the Five Sacred Clans were also not weak; they just didn’t have as much influence in Sacred Martial City as the major powers.
After listening to Shangshu Yu, Shangshu Tianye shook his head, “Yu’er, you don’t need to worry. Qin Chu is not in the wrong in this matter. Even if President Mei wants to save Face, she can’t go too far. Her desire to meet with the high-ranking members of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan should have other motives.”
“Father, are you saying Qin Chu is fine?” Shangshu Yu asked, looking at Shangshu Tianye.
“Of course. If they truly wanted to make things difficult for him, could he still live in his small courtyard? Could he still perform Alchemy whenever he wanted, or go to the trading hall whenever he wanted? Furthermore, how would I help him, and on what grounds? Yu’er, you can’t be impulsive; you need to consider things more comprehensively,” Shangshu Tianye said to his daughter.
Sacred Martial City quieted down, and all forces dared not make any rash moves. One of Sacred Martial City’s giants had appeared; any further reckless actions could easily lead to misfortune.
One day, while Qin Chu was performing Alchemy, President Mei, dressed in a light gauze outer layer over an Alchemist robe, arrived at Qin Chu’s courtyard and then found a place to sit down.
Qin Chu didn’t greet her either. If you’re not being polite to me, what’s the point of me saying polite words to you?
“The Spirit Fire is good, but you’re wasting it!” After watching Qin Chu refine a batch of Medicinal Pills, Mei Tianling spoke.
Qin Chu turned his head and glanced at Mei Tianling, but didn’t speak. He felt a bit displeased. He was the one who caused the trouble, yet Mei Tianling wanted to find the person in charge of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan.
“You’re very unconvinced?” Noticing Qin Chu’s gaze, Mei Tianling frowned.
“Yes, one person’s actions, one person’s responsibility. Whatever ideas President Mei has, Qin Chu will accept them. This matter, in the end, is still due to the misconduct of your Alchemist Guild’s Vice President,” Qin Chu said.
A hint of surprise flashed in Mei Tianling’s eyes, “Alright, you continue.”
“Your Alchemist Guild’s Vice President behaved improperly, caused a problem, yet you blame others. Is this bullying by relying on power? If so, then please, the Alchemist Guild shouldn’t place itself in a transcendent position, and it won’t be transcendent for much longer,” Qin Chu said.
