Published: February 24, 2025
CHAPTER 78: Frustration
"Since Elder De has spoken to this extent, what else can this old man say?" Tan Yun laughed, then his expression turned serious, "Bring me the blank jade tablet."
Dantai Zhongde immediately took out the blank jade tablet from his Qiankun Ring and presented it with both hands.
Tan Yun took the jade tablet, and his spiritual sense entered it. As his spiritual sense scanned through, it left behind rows of dense writings on the tablet.
After a few moments, Tan Yun withdrew his spiritual sense and handed the jade tablet back to Dantai Zhongde.
Dantai Zhongde didn't even glance at it and treated the jade tablet like a treasure, quickly putting it into his Qiankun Ring. His actions were filled with excitement and were somewhat comical, as if he feared Tan Yun would change his mind.
"Not checking its authenticity?" Tan Yun teased.
Dantai Zhongde's old face flushed red as he awkwardly replied, "I trust you, senior. Besides, even if I look at it, I wouldn't understand. It's better left for the higher-ups of Huangfu Headquarters to authenticate."
"Mm." Tan Yun pondered for a moment, "Don't forget our previous agreement."
Dantai Zhongde understood and replied, "Rest assured, senior. The matter of you providing the alchemical formula will remain known only to the higher-ups of Huangfu Headquarters, and no outsiders will know."
"Good." Tan Yun nodded in satisfaction, and then raised an eyebrow, "Oh right, do you know who the behind-the-scenes founder of Treasures Gathering Auction House is?"
"Senior, it seems you have been in seclusion for quite some time," Dantai Zhongde lowered his voice and pointed to his head, "The founder is someone from the upper echelon, just like you."
"Hahaha, so it's those old antiques! Hmm, I see." As Tan Yun laughed, he felt a shiver in his heart. Luckily, he hadn’t exchanged the alchemical formula with Treasures Gathering Auction House, or it would have caused a huge mess.
Those old monsters would definitely want to meet him upon seeing the alchemical formula. Once they met, they could see through his disguise, and if they harbored ill intentions, he would have no power to resist.
As Tan Yun squeezed his palm with cold sweat, Dantai Zhongde respectfully said, "Senior, if the sovereign wishes to see you, I wonder if you..."
Tan Yun waved his hand to interrupt, "I just came out to get some fresh air. I consider you a kindred spirit, but apart from you, I won’t meet the sovereign. Hmph, I don’t want to see those other old antiques either; they annoy me."
"Alright, alright, I remember that. In the future, only I will see you," Dantai Zhongde respectfully stated, "If there are no other instructions, I will head back to arrange for the fire seeds."
"Mm, I won’t send you off," Tan Yun replied.
"No need, no need, I can leave on my own." Dantai Zhongde stepped out of Ice Clear Hall and, using the teleportation array at the summit, happily returned to Huangfu Shengxing.
"Elder De, what makes you so happy?" Wang Shu asked, puzzled.
"Hahaha..." Dantai Zhongde laughed, "What can't I tell you? It's just a tremendous good thing."
"Elder Wang, this old man needs to go to Huangfu Headquarters. You immediately get one hundred thousand Supreme Spirit Stones... oh no... one hundred fifty thousand delivered to Ice Clear Hall. Remember, this matter must not be leaked!"
In Ice Clear Immortal Mountain, in Ice Clear Hall.
Tan Yun sat upright on the jade chair, his starry eyes filled with hostility. "Qiu Yongming, Pang Shiyuan, Lu Wu, once Su Bing's injuries recover, I’ll deal with you!"
Previously, Tan Yun was concerned that dealing with Lu Wu would affect Shen Subing's future, after all, Lu Wu's father, Lu Yi, was Elder Four of the Immortal Sect Danmai. And Lu Yi's master was the Danmai chief of the Sacred Sect.
But now, after making a scene at the Immortal Sect Danmai, many elders have quietly speculated that he is an old antique of Huangfu Sacred Sect who doesn't interfere with worldly affairs. Now, if they plan to deal with Shen Subing, they would certainly be cautious.