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Fang Pengyi nodded in satisfaction.
"Elder Wu, you have contributed by refining the corpse of the snake-human. Our Alchemy Peak has always rewarded rits. From today onward, you are promoted to Elder of the Town Pavilion, fully in charge of the snake-human cave's affairs."
Upon hearing this, Song Wen's expression first showed joy.
Being in charge of the snake-human cave ant access to more corpse-rearing spiritual materials.
However, as if he thought of sothing, his expression stiffened.
"But the Snake Peak has always been led by Elder Rong. If I take charge of the snake-human cave, what about Elder Rong...?"
Fang Pengyi replied, "A few days ago, Elder Rong had a sudden insight during his cultivation and has gone into closed-door training to seek a breakthrough in the late Foundation Establishnt stage. The higher the cultivation level, the harder it is to break through the bottleneck; without two or three years, Elder Rong will not be able to co out."
"In the anti, Elder Wu, you will lead the snake-human cave. Let's go; follow to the snake-human cave so I can announce your appointnt."
The three, along with the first-level snake-human, quickly arrived at the valley where the snake-human cave was located.
As they reached the sky above the valley, they saw a tall and handso man standing at the entrance.
The man was in his thirties, with an extraordinary presence and a deanor that exuded calmness and composure.
At first sight of the man, Fang Pengyi's eyes turned cold.
He looked at Zhou Siyi, who was following behind him, with an unhappy expression that he didn't bother to hide.
Noticing Fang Pengyi's gaze, Zhou Siyi's expression turned guilty and nervous; she instinctively shrank back, half-concealing herself behind Song Wen.
"Peak Master Fang, it's been several years since we last t; your cultivation has advanced even further," the man at the valley entrance said with a warm smile.
Fang Pengyi landed next to the man, wearing a sullen face, and said coldly, "Zhou Xuelin, why are you here in my Alchemy Peak's territory when you should be at your Spirit Beast Peak?"
Regarding Fang Pengyi's attitude, Zhou Xuelin didn't seem to mind.
"The Alchemy Peak and the Spirit Beast Peak are both parts of the Beastmaster Sect. Why should we draw lines between you and ?"
"Hmph! No distinction between you and ? I haven't seen your Spirit Beast Peak willingly share any spirit beasts with the other peaks," Fang Pengyi said with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
After saying this, he ignored Zhou Xuelin.
With a wave of his hand, the mist that enveloped the valley parted automatically, revealing a narrow path.
Using his spiritual power to drag the coffin containing the snake-human corpses, Fang Pengyi walked into the valley on his own.
Song Wen hurriedly followed.
As Song Wen passed by Zhou Xuelin, Zhou Xuelin showed a friendly smile.
Song Wen quickly bent slightly and cupped his fists in salute.
Then, he hurried up the narrow path.
At the end, Zhou Siyi hesitated and called out timidly, "Dad!"
Zhou Xuelin nodded and then entered the valley with Zhou Siyi.
...
In the Snake-Human Cave.
Fang Pengyi placed the first-level snake-human into one of the snake pits and summoned Liu Jiang, instructing him to take care of it and ticulously record the changes in the snake- human each day.
Seeing the Mystic Qi circulating around the snake-human, Liu Jiang was greatly shocked and praised Song Wen without end.
Song Wen humbly responded to the complints.
At this ti, Zhou Xuelin with his daughter also entered the snake-human cave.
Upon seeing the Mystic Qi on the snake-human, Zhou Xuelin's eyes brightened, and he quickly approached the edge of the snake pit to examine the snake-human closely.
"Peak Master Zhou, the snake-human cave is a restricted area of my Alchemy Peak. You're intruding without permission; isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Fang Pengyi said.
Zhou Xuelin replied, "Peak Master Fang, I'm just taking a look. You won't lose anything."
Fang Pengyi scoffed dismissively.
"Just taking a look? Then explain to why the snake-human, which our Alchemy Peak painstakingly researched and is uniquely ours, also exists in your Spirit Beast Peak?"
Faced with the accusation, Zhou Xuelin maintained his usual calm deanor.
"Is it impossible for your Alchemy Peak to cultivate the snake-human while our Spirit Beast Peak cannot? The Spirit Beast Peak's ability to cultivate spirit beasts is unmatched throughout the entire cultivation world."
Fang Pengyi retorted, "You're saying that the snake-humans you cultivated are yours? Do you really believe that? A group of shaless thieves daring to claim they're unmatched in the
cultivation world."
Zhou Xuelin's expression gradually turned cold.
"Fang Pengyi, you're going a bit too far with your words, aren't you?"
"That's exactly the case. Your Spirit Beast Peak is envious of our Alchemy Peak's cultivation of
the snake-human, and you've sent people to steal them, even sending your own daughter to
do it," Fang Pengyi said angrily.
"The successful cultivation of the snake-human does have a share of credit for Siyi. If it weren't for her, could your Alchemy Peak have so quickly cultivated them in bulk?" Zhou
Xuelin countered.
"Zhou Siyi has been rewarded by for her contributions. But that doesn't justify her leaking the cultivation thods to the Spirit Beast Peak. If it weren't for her partial contributions, I would have already expelled her from Alchemy Peak," Fang Pengyi argued logically.
Zhou Xuelin was montarily at a loss for words, unsure how to refute this.
Fang Pengyi suddenly smiled triumphantly.
"Even if your Spirit Beast Peak has cultivated the snake-human, it's useless. We have already
fused it with Mystic Qi, and the credit for that, as established by the First Supre, is firmly
ours in the Alchemy Peak."
Zhou Xuelin's gaze shifted to Song Wen.
"I believe this is Elder Wu, right? Truly a rising talent."
At this ti, Song Wen appeared to be approaching forty years old.
Zhou Xuelin's comnt about him being a "rising talent" felt sowhat odd.
"Peak Master Zhou, you flatter ," Song Wen said.
"Elder Wu, would you consider coming to my Spirit Beast Peak? The position of Elder of the
Town Pavilion is waiting for you," Zhou Xuelin proposed.
"Heh."
Before Song Wen could respond, Fang Pengyi's mocking laughter rang out.
"Zhou Xuelin, you're late. Elder Wu has already beco the Elder of the Town Pavilion of our
Alchemy Peak."
Zhou Xuelin looked at Song Wen, his tone sincere.
"Although both are Elder positions, there's a distinction between being an Elder of the Spirit
Beast Peak and an Elder of the Alchemy Peak. The Spirit Beast Peak is the foremost peak of the Beastmaster Sect, with tens of thousands of disciples. An Elder can command thousands or even tens of thousands of disciples."
Song Wen cupped his hands in respect.
"Thank you for your kind words, Peak Master Zhou. I have loved alchemy since I was young
and do not wish to transfer to another peak. I hope you won't take offense at my refusal."
Zhou Xuelin responded, "If Elder Wu wishes to cultivate in the Alchemy Peak, how could I
force you? However, what do you think of my daughter Siyi? Would you be willing to beco her partner?"
Song Wen's lips twitched, feeling sowhat troubled.
Not long ago, Zhou Siyi had just inquired about this matter.
Unexpectedly, today, Zhou Xuelin brought it up again in front of everyone.
If he were to publicly refuse, it would surely embarrass Zhou Siyi.
However, Song Wen could not compromise his own feelings for Zhou Siyi's face.
He replied, "Respectfully, Peak Master Zhou, Senior Sister Zhou is exceptionally beautiful, gifted, and possesses outstanding character. She is the best choice for a partner in the hearts of all male cultivators. However, I am accustod to living alone and have no thoughts of
marriage."
Faced with Song Wen's continuous refusals, no matter how good Zhou Xuelin's self-control was, his expression gradually darkened.
"Elder Wu is indeed loyal to Alchemy Peak; I can only hope Alchemy Peak is worthy of such
loyalty."
After saying this, he turned and walked toward the exit of the snake-human cave, his
expression gloomy.
Zhou Siyi, as the person involved, stood before everyone, and despite being rejected by Song
Wen, showed no signs of disappointnt. Instead, she appeared very awkward and uneasy.
She had no romantic feelings for Song Wen and did not wish to beco his partner.
She was rely a pawn in this situation.
(End of the Chapter)
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