Published: February 24, 2025
Chapter Seventy-One: Respectful and Awed
“Create momentum? How do we do that?” Dantai Zhongde frowned. “VIP, I really want to help you, but I cannot interfere with the internal affairs of the Danmai in my capacity as Huangfu Shengxing, let alone as the direct disciple of the sovereign!”
“Elder De, please don't misunderstand,” Tan Yun said. “You just need to accompany me to the Immortal Sect Danmai and act as if you are very respectful towards me. The rest is not something you need to worry about.”
“Alright, I can do this!” Dantai Zhongde readily agreed. “When Elder Wang brings the Turtle Breathing Cold Veil, I will accompany you.”
“Oh right, the eleven types of materials you requested for refining tools—I can give them to you now, or I can wait until we rescue Shen Girl.”
Tan Yun replied without hesitation, “Saving people is the priority; we can discuss the other matters later.”
“Very well, very well.” Dantai Zhongde repeatedly nodded, appearing as if he had more to say but hesitated.
Seeing this, Tan Yun confidently assured him, “Elder De, rest assured. After we rescue Su Bing, I will accept the refining materials, and we will proceed with our second transaction immediately. I will also provide you with the alchemical formula.”
“Hmm, if you say so, then I will be at ease.” Dantai Zhongde smiled.
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At the same time, on Lu Dao Immortal Mountain, in a cave dwelling.
“Brother Lu, allow me to toast to you!” Pang Shiyuan raised his high-end wine cup, his eyes filled with gratitude. “This first cup of wine is to thank you for interceding on behalf of your son before your father, allowing him to become your father's direct disciple.”
“I’ll drink first as a sign of respect!” Pang Shiyuan downed the drink in one gulp.
“Haha, no need to be polite.” Lu Wu drank heartily. “Brother Pang, since your son killed Tan Yun, it’s only right for me to help you. Besides, Pang Tong is a child with good talent and aptitude; he is worth cultivating!”
Pang Shiyuan raised a second cup of wine and laughed, “This second cup is to wish Brother Lu a swift rise to the chief position!”
“Alas~” Lu Wu waved his hand. “As long as Shen Subing is alive, I will have no opportunity!”
“Brother Lu, don’t worry.” Pang Shiyuan said with a sly smile. “Chief Tang will likely only live for another three to five days. By then, Shen Subing will be buried with him. With your father’s connections and his position as the chief of the Holy Gate Danmai, that deep connection means the position of chief of the Inner Sect Danmai will naturally belong to you!”
“While that may be true, our elders of the Inner Sect Danmai are all eyeing the chief position!” Lu Wu said, but his face was filled with smiles, showing no signs of worry.
“Brother Lu, you are too humble; let’s continue drinking.” Pang Shiyuan raised his glass while perplexed. “Brother Lu, who exactly killed Abe and my nephew? It’s been over a year with not a single clue.”
“Indeed!” Lu Wu echoed. “It’s clear that the murderer, like you when you killed Tan Yun, has used a certain method to conceal their presence and scent, making it impossible for the soul-sniffing beast to track them…”
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Half an hour later, Wang Shu returned to Huangfu Shengxing with the Turtle Breathing Cold Veil and handed it to Tan Yun.
The Turtle Breathing Cold Veil, which Tan Yun purchased last time to prevent refining soul realm cultivators from spying, was valued at one billion Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
This veil, which prevents spying from divine soul realm cultivators, costs as much as ten billion Low-Grade Spirit Stones, equivalent to one hundred million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones!
Currently, Tan Yun didn’t have that many Spirit Stones, so he had to let Dantai Zhongde and Wang Shu stay hidden for a moment. After donning the Turtle Breathing Cold Veil, he planned to rescue Su Bing and then use the value of the alchemical formula to offset one hundred million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.