"Are you saying that soone told the Ten Great Sects I taught Qinghe Academy how to refine these three types of elixirs?"
Su Yang furrowed his brow, asking in surprise.
The principal gave a slight nod.
Su Yang’s brows knitted even tighter. "Why would this happen? How many people in Qinghe Academy know about this?"
"The people in Qinghe Academy would never leak this information," the principal said softly.
Seeing the principal’s composure, Su Yang beca anxious. "But I wouldn’t spread it myself, either. The people on my side don’t even know about this. Other than the Black Widow, no one else is aware of this. Are you suggesting that the Black Widow spread this information?"
"It definitely wasn’t her either," the principal replied confidently.
Su Yang stared blankly at the principal. Then who could it be? It couldn’t have co from .
The principal fell silent for a mont before speaking softly, "Think carefully. Is there anyone else who might know you can refine these three types of elixirs?"
"No one!" Su Yang answered decisively.
The principal continued: "If not, then there’s only one explanation..."
Su Yang’s brows furrowed deeply as he spoke in a low voice: "Soone’s targeting ?"
The principal gave a slight nod. "The person spreading this information might not actually know the truth. However, they’re circulating this rumor specifically to incite the Ten Great Sects against you. Soon, their people are likely to co and pressure you into handing over the thods to refine these three types of elixirs. And if you refuse, they’ll undoubtedly take action against you."
Su Yang nodded slowly. This was the sa conclusion he had reached.
"This must be the work of the dicine Sect!" Su Yang said in a grim tone.
The principal nodded as well, clearly of the sa opinion.
"The dicine Sect’s move is indeed malicious!" Su Yang said angrily. "To actually provoke the Ten Great Sects to deal with —they’re clearly aiming to eradicate completely!"
"The Second Elder alone wouldn’t be able to co up with such a sche," the principal said softly. "Moreover, this situation is very unusual. Despite the major events of last night, the Second Elder and his people returned without contacting their sect or calling for reinforcents. This doesn’t align with their usual practices."
A sharp glint flashed in Su Yang’s eyes. He spoke in a low voice: "You’re implying there’s sothing wrong within the dicine Sect?"
The principal remained noncommittal, replying lightly: "Qinghe Academy can only shield you from being assassinated by the dicine Sect’s Terrestrial Immortals. As for the rest, we aren’t in a position to intervene too much."
"Understood," Su Yang said, nodding slowly. He now had a slightly clearer understanding of Qinghe Academy’s stance.
In truth, Qinghe Academy seed mainly responsible for nurturing talent for the Ten Great Sects and coordinating certain matters of grand warfare. In general, Qinghe Academy refrained from interfering in other affairs.
This ti, Qinghe Academy had already made an exception in Su Yang’s case. And it was all because Su Yang had provided the academy with the refining thods for those three types of elixirs—a contribution of great rit. Otherwise, Qinghe Academy most likely wouldn’t have intervened in Su Yang’s matter at all.
Now, expecting Qinghe Academy to investigate the dicine Sect’s affairs was unrealistic. They wouldn’t do it; it wasn’t in line with their principles. The teachers at Qinghe Academy were really like those old scholars—rigid and stubborn to the core!
After seeing off the people from Qinghe Academy, Su Yang sat alone in his room, beginning to analyze the situation.
Judging by the principal’s implication, a plan like this couldn’t have been devised by the Second Elder alone. That ant there was definitely soone else behind him.
But who could have co up with such a strategy to deal with Su Yang?
Before Su Yang could make any headway, there ca a knock on the door.
"Co in," Su Yang said casually.
Zhao Hu Zi pushed the door open and entered, speaking in a low voice: "Master Su, there are three people outside asking to see you. They... they say they’re from the Great Might Dragon Gate."
Su Yang’s expression shifted subtly. He knew the Ten Great Sects were bound to co looking for him, but he hadn’t expected them to show up so soon.
Fortunately, the visitors appeared to be following protocol and had co to request a eting first. This suggested they weren’t planning to use force just yet.
Taking a deep breath, Su Yang stood up and said softly, "Let them in."
"Yes!" Zhao Hu Zi stepped out. Shortly afterward, he returned with three n in tow.
The visitors were three n. Leading them was a man in his forties or fifties, while the other two appeared to be around thirty.
Upon seeing Su Yang, the leading man cupped his hands and smiled. "Master Su, we et again!"
Their paths had indeed crossed before during the battle atop the North Mountain Summit. This man had led the group from the Great Might Dragon Gate on that occasion.
Since the other party was being so courteous, Su Yang reciprocated with a polite smile. After so pleasantries, Su Yang finally learned the identity of the leading man.
His na was Wu Zheng, the Third Protector of the Great Might Dragon Gate. Within the sect, he was one of the few individuals with significant authority. Moreover, he was the leader of this particular contingent from the Great Might Dragon Gate, placing him in a position of considerable status and influence.
After a brief conversation, Wu Zheng steered the discussion to the main topic, smiling as he said: "I’ve heard that Master Su is a brilliant alchemist, well-versed in many lost alchemical techniques. Is that true?"
Su Yang laughed. "Such tales are exaggerated. My modest skills pale in comparison to those of the Ten Great Sects. I rely dabble in alchemy here in the mortal realm, nothing more."
"Many extraordinary talents arise from the mortal world. Master Su, there’s no need to be so modest," Wu Zheng said with a smile. "Your expertise in alchemy is truly unparalleled. Let’s not even speak of other matters—just the three elixirs you taught Qinghe Academy to refine are enough to reshape the balance of power among the Superlunary Sects and Clans!"
As Wu Zheng spoke, his eyes subtly studied Su Yang’s expression, trying to gauge his reaction.
Had the principal not warned Su Yang about this in advance, he likely would have been shocked and vehently denied the accusation.
Now, however, Su Yang maintained a facade of shock while still forcefully denying it. "Protector Wu must be mistaken. What’s this about teaching Qinghe Academy how to refine three elixirs? What... what are you talking about?"
Wu Zheng laughed. "Master Su, no need to be modest. Qinghe Academy has already told us about it. You are indeed a prodigy! Those three elixirs have been monopolized by the dicine Sect for years, allowing them to put a stranglehold on all other sects. No one dared defy them. But Master Su, you’ve broken their monopoly—it’s truly awe-inspiring!"
If the principal hadn’t warned him beforehand, Su Yang might truly have fallen for Wu Zheng’s words and believed Qinghe Academy had betrayed him.
Now, however, Su Yang rely continued his act of shock and disbelief, even feigning anger, as if he’d genuinely been sold out. He wore an expression of utter indignation, the perfect image of soone who felt wronged.
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