Martial Master

Ouyang Zhengqi was too familiar with Zixun and the others; they were definitely not the type to steal pills.

"You are slandering us! We didn't steal anything," Zhang Ying and the others shouted furiously, glaring at Tianfeng Yao Di with anger. "It was you who brought us in."

"Hahaha, I brought you in? Ridiculous. I don't even know you. Why would I bring you in?" Tianfeng Yao Di scoffed.

Many of the Alchemy Emperors were gazing coldly. This matter pertained to the Hidden Pill Hall and had to be thoroughly investigated.

"We came here to receive our monthly stipend, as Steward Luo mentioned it was on the counter in the Hidden Pill Hall. We refused because we knew it wasn't a place we could easily enter. But then you came to the Hidden Pill Hall, scolded Steward Luo, and insisted on bringing us in to collect it. As you are a core elder of the Alchemy Pavilion, we didn't dare defy you. That's why we followed, but who knew you would suddenly act against us? This is all your doing," Lin Tian and the others expressed their anger, recounting the event.

"Hahaha, me, frame you? I, Tianfeng Yao Di, am a core elder of the Alchemy Pavilion, renowned for many years. Why would I frame you? Besides, we are strangers. What purpose would framing you serve? It's laughable," Tianfeng Yao Di sneered. "Moreover, with my status, dealing with a few disciples doesn't require any framing."

He stood high above, like a king overlooking his subjects, deciding their fates with ease.

Everyone nodded thoughtfully.

Tianfeng Yao Di was well-known in the Alchemy Pavilion and held a significant status. Why would he frame Zixun and the others? Moreover, although these disciples were exceptionally talented, they were still juniors. Tianfeng Yao Di had many ways to deal with them without drawing attention by bringing them into the Hidden Pill Hall.

Thus, these disciples must have issues.

"Someone, summon Steward Luo," a cold voice suddenly rang out. An elder, with white hair and an extraordinary demeanor, appeared in the Hidden Pill Hall, ordering coldly.

"Greetings, Vice Pavilion Master!"

The voice startled everyone, who then hurriedly paid their respects. The newcomer was the Vice Pavilion Master of the Alchemy Pavilion, the renowned Yinyue Dan Di!

Yinyue Dan Di had been famous for a long time. Many present owed their rise to him, and even Tianfeng Yao Di, a core elder, showed respect, not daring to be disrespectful.

Steward Luo, who was in charge of the Hidden Pill Hall, had long been detained. Upon Yinyue Dan Di's order, he was immediately brought over and knelt with a thud.

"Subordinate Luo Tong pays respects to the Vice Pavilion Master and the elders!" He knelt tremblingly, like a sieve.

"Luo Tong, let me ask you. When have you ever seen these individuals before? How did they enter the Hidden Pill Hall, and who let them in?" Yinyue Dan Di asked coldly.

Luo Tong cautiously glanced at Zixun and the others, shivered, and quickly said, "Reporting to the Vice Pavilion Master, I recognize these people as talented martial disciples of the Alchemy Pavilion. As for how they entered the Hidden Pill Hall, I don't know. I was on duty outside and never saw these five people."

"What?"

"Luo Tong, what nonsense are you spouting?"

"You clearly told us to come later for this month's stipend. You even let us in just now, and then you got scolded by Tianfeng Yao Di, yet you're now spouting nonsense."

Lin Tian and the others were furious, shouting in anger, but their hearts sank, feeling that something was wrong.

They exchanged glances with Luo Tong and glanced at Tianfeng Yao Di. Their hearts sank completely, realizing that this must be a trap set by Luo Tong and Tianfeng Yao Di.

They were deliberately made to come late, deliberately encountered Tianfeng Yao Di, and deliberately followed him into the Hidden Pill Hall—all meticulously arranged to falsely accuse them.

But why? They had no grievances with Luo Tong or Tianfeng Yao Di. Why would they go to such lengths to frame them?

Lin Tian and the others were confused, completely stunned. Something was definitely off here.