1074: Chapter 1074: What to Do?
1074: Chapter 1074: What to Do?
“What’s going on?
I’d like to know what’s happening too…”
Hearing Zu Tiangang’s inquiry, Hong Qitian muttered to himself before turning to look at the severely damaged main hall behind him.
Thinking of the invaluable Furnace Cauldron and the vast amount of Cultivation Resources inside, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger, causing the blood to churn within him and uncontrollably spout another mouthful of fresh blood.
Zu Tiangang and the others, seeing this, exchanged glances, considerably moved.
Just now, Hong Qitian had emitted a howl to call for support, clearly having encountered a powerful attacker.
Zu Tiangang and his company had raced to the scene in just a matter of monts.
Initially, they thought they could surround the attacker, but to their disbelief, the assailant had already left after severely injuring Hong Qitian and damaging part of the main hall where Hong resided.
What shocked them even more was that from start to finish, including Zu Tiangang, a Vast Level Perfection strongman, none of the Purple Fla Sect Disciples sensed the attacker’s Martial Artist Aura.
This ant that the assailant successfully deceived all Purple Fla Sect Disciples, stealthily infiltrated the core area of the Purple Fla Sect Headquarters, and launched this attack on Hong Qitian.
This situation indicated that the attacker’s strength was definitely greater than Hong Qitian’s and was skilled in using secret techniques to conceal his aura, making it impossible for the Purple Fla Sect Disciples to sense his presence.
Who exactly was this shadowy assailant, and how formidable was his strength?
What was his purpose in attacking Hong Qitian?
This incident was shrouded in mystery and strangeness, and it was this very enigma that left the high-ranking officials of the Purple Fla Sect feeling deeply unsettled.
“I was refining Elixirs in the hall just now when I suddenly sensed an impending crisis.
When I went out to check, I saw two stone slabs flying toward …”
Hong Qitian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, suppressed the tumultuous aura within him, and recounted the incident to Zu Tiangang and the others.
“The two stone slabs that injured Elder Hong, the strength of the attacker is indeed extraordinary!”
Listening to Hong Qitian, Zu Tiangang said with a grave expression.
“Sect Master, what should we do now?”
An Elder of the Purple Fla Sect, with a worried expression, asked solemnly.
The other high-ranking officials of the Purple Fla Sect also turned their gaze towards Zu Tiangang.
With the imminent gathering of the Thousand Lakes Country Sect Convention, the vicinity of the Purple Fla Sect Headquarters was thronged with hundreds of elite Sect Disciples from various major Sects of Thousand Lakes Country, along with invited guests like those from the Xuannv Sect to observe.
If this humiliating incident were to leak, it would not only please other Sects with ulterior motives but would also make every Disciple of the Purple Fla Sect feel endangered.
“Until the matter is thoroughly investigated, no one must divulge any information about this.
Otherwise…
death without rcy!
Furthermore…”
Zu Tiangang furrowed his brows in thought for a mont, suddenly his body filled with Killing Qi and his eyes emitting a fierce light, he instructed in a deep voice, “Elder Zhu, Elder Wu, you two lead a team to conduct a thorough search within the Purple Fla Sect Headquarters for any suspicious individuals hiding or lurking.
Also…
pay special attention to the residences of Sect Disciples attending the Sect Convention!”
He continued, “Elder Han, Elder Zhou, mobilize all resources within Purple Fla City and investigate any formidable martial artists that have recently appeared!”
Then, Zu Tiangang instructed the two Deputy Sect Masters to lead people to appease the disciples from various sects participating in the sect conference, allowing them to rest easy and continue with the welco luncheon as planned tomorrow.
“Elder Hong, you are severely injured.
You do not have to participate in this sect conference.
Rest well at your residence!”
Zu Tiangang had sothing on his mind and, leaving these words behind, he prepared to leave.
“Sect Master, today at the Martial Artists Trading Market, a mid-grade Alchemist and Artifact Refiner nad Bai Fang rented a stall to refine elixirs and artifacts for people.
Bai Fang is not old, about forty years old.
After hearing about him, I specifically went to et him, hoping to befriend him.
However, he made outrageous statents, claiming he wanted to beco the number one Alchemist of the Purple Fla Sect, superior to .
I was so angry that I argued with him, but we did not co to blows.
I’m not sure if he is related to this incident.”
Hong Qitian hesitated for a mont but still stopped Zu Tiangang and told him about the near conflict he had with the guy nad “Bai Fang” at dusk.
Previously, Hong Qitian was worried that if Zu Tiangang knew about “Bai Fang,” he might invite him to join the Purple Fla Sect, which could potentially affect his own status within the sect.
Therefore, he hadn’t told Zu Tiangang.
But with the current situation and Zu Tiangang sending people to gather information, it was impossible to keep it from Zu Tiangang any longer.
It was better to co clean himself.
Hong Qitian was well aware that even if Zu Tiangang was displeased with him for offending “Bai Fang,” he would not turn against him, as the higher echelons of the Purple Fla Sect relied on him to refine mid-grade elixirs for their cultivation.
Unless Zu Tiangang could find another mid-grade Alchemist— but such Alchemists are extrely rare, so finding another would not be easy.
“However, Bai Fang’s strength is not far from mine, yet the attackers earlier had much greater strength than I do, so it’s unlikely to be Bai Fang.
But whether or not he is related to this incident, I can’t be certain.
After all, besides him, I don’t have other enemies.
The only issue I have is with Bai Fang.”
Hong Qitian believed that as Bai Fang was both a mid-grade Alchemist and Artifact Refiner, he must have many powerful friends.
It was quite possible that by provoking him, he could have invited a stronger martial artist to retaliate.
“Hmm, I understand.”
After listening to Hong Qitian complete his report, Zu Tiangang’s expression remained neutral as he nodded and didn’t say much.
He left two stewards to look after Hong Qitian and then left with the others.
“That old bastard Hong Qitian!
He’s truly detestable!”
As soon as he stepped out of the main gate of Hong Qitian’s courtyard, Zu Tiangang’s expression instantly darkened, and he cursed Hong Qitian internally.
Just as Hong Qitian had guessed, although Zu Tiangang was very dissatisfied upon learning about the enmity between Hong Qitian and Bai Fang, he was helpless as the Purple Fla Sect’s desire to maintain its status as a third-grade major sect and the upper echelons’ desire to enhance their power relied on the elixirs refined by Hong Qitian.
Zu Tiangang had already decided to personally visit the Martial Artists Trading Market tomorrow, hoping to et the Alchemist and Artifact Refiner nad Bai Fang.
He planned to offer him generous benefits and ultimately recruit him into the Purple Fla Sect as an Elder of Tribute, similar to Hong Qitian.
Even if Bai Fang were unwilling to join the Purple Fla Sect, Zu Tiangang decided it was essential to establish a good relationship with him.
A martial artist who was both a mid-grade Alchemist and Artifact Refiner was highly sought after everywhere; offending him would be harmful and useless.
He just hoped Bai Fang wouldn’t bear a grudge and resent the Purple Fla Sect because of Hong Qitian.
If that were the case, it would be troubleso.
Thinking of this, Zu Tiangang couldn’t help but curse Hong Qitian internally once again.
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