Eternal Holy Emperor
Chapter 80 - 72 Li Yun Appears

Chapter 80: Chapter 72 Li Yun Appears

Master Gude appeared, a short old man with sparse hair and a shiny face, dressed in inappropriate clothes that made him look rather funny.

Even so, no one dared laugh, especially when they saw the tripod furnace badge on his chest, which commanded their respect.

Alchemists, no matter where or when, held an awe-inspiring status. Even the most common One-star Alchemists were considered lofty figures, before whom even Innate Experts had to lower their proud heads.

Upon seeing Miss Vivian, Master Gude’s smile broadened, tinged with a slightly malicious lasciviousness.

Although Miss Vivian clearly felt Master Gude’s sinister gaze lingering on her, annoyance flickered across her stunning face, and she longed to stomp on that vile old face. However, considering his status, she restrained herself and bowed gracefully, saying, "Young Lady Yangg Weiwei at your service, Master Gude."

"Master Gude at your service."

Hua Shaoyang and his entourage all bowed respectfully to the short old man.

"So you are called Yangg Weiwei—a fine name, very pleasant to the ears; I like it," Master Gude said with a chuckle, but however one looked, his smile seemed sleazy and revolting.

Miss Vivian frowned and replied, "Thank you for your kind words, Master. It’s an honor for me."

"Good, the pills you requested, the three Huqing Pills—I saw them, and yes, I will formulate them for you," Master Gude agreed readily.

Miss Vivian was initially startled, having not expected Master Gude to agree so quickly, but she immediately expressed her joy, "Really!? Thank you so much, Master Gude. Our Yangg Family will never forget your kindness."

Hua Shaoyang and the group from the Yangg Family were delighted, astonished at how smoothly things were proceeding. They had prepared even more generous gifts, but now it seemed unnecessary.

"This is just a trifle, nothing significant," Master Gude casually reached out for Miss Vivian’s delicate hand with a sly chuckle, "No need for thanks, but I do have one condition I hope the Yangg Family will agree to."

Miss Vivian subtly stepped back to avoid Master Gude’s harassment and said, "May I know what condition you have, Master Gude? Please state it, and if it’s within our Yangg Family’s ability, we will fulfill it immediately."

"It’s not a difficult request," Master Gude lewdly said, gazing at Miss Vivian, "All you, Miss Vivian, need to do is spend a few days accompanying me, and your Huqing Pills will be readily prepared."

Upon hearing this, Miss Vivian and others wore expressions of shock; no wonder Master Gude was so accommodating—it was because he harbored such dirty, despicable thoughts.

Miss Vivian was furious; she could never agree to such a demand, which was tantamount to voluntarily walking into a lion’s den. If she agreed, her life could be ruined.

Hua Shaoyang also did not want Miss Vivian to agree; he already regarded her as his future wife and could not stand anyone else touching her. He quickly intervened, "Master Gude, let’s talk this through. Could we possibly discuss another condition? Miss Vivian is not available to accompany you."

"What do you mean not available? As long as there’s time it should be alright, right?" Master Gude waved his hand, evidently impatient.

Hua Shaoyang continued, "Master Gude, Miss Vivian really doesn’t have the time; she must return to the Academy for training. Money isn’t an issue—how about we increase the offer? What do you say?"

Master Gude scoffed coldly, "Increase the price? Do you think I still care about money now? Today, I’m telling you, it’s either she spends a few days with me, or forget about the alchemy. Go find someone more capable."

The faces of Miss Vivian and the others turned pale immediately; Master Gude was clearly coercing them.

This despicable man, was he even an alchemist at all? Truly the dregs amongst alchemists. Miss Vivian clenched her fists and instantly refused, "Impossible."

Master Gude then dropped all pretenses, coldly chuckled and said, "Impossible? Well, don’t blame me for being heartless then. Your dead grandfather won’t be saved either. I won’t create the Huqing Pills for him. And don’t think about other alchemists from Danxin Palace creating them either, as soon as I speak out, no one will make them for you. You’ll just have to watch as your dearest grandfather dies right before your eyes, huh."

A blatant threat!

Everyone’s faces went through a myriad of changes, realizing that Master Gude had already seen through everything.

Seeing Miss Vivian seem almost persuaded, Hua Shaoyang was shocked and blurted out, "Miss Vivian, do not agree, let’s find someone more capable."

Master Gude added another line, "If you want someone more capable, I suggest you hurry up. I also know about Old Sir Yangg’s condition—his body is almost fully infiltrated with toxins, and there’s no more time to delay. If Old Sir Yangg goes down, haha, perhaps the whole Yangg Family will fall along with him."

His words hit the Yangg Family’s most vulnerable spot directly.

The Yangg Family, where Vivian resided, was no ordinary small force even when considered within the vast Royal Capital—rather, it could be regarded as a significant power.

Because Vivian’s grandfather was a true high-ranking official at court, and moreover, one of the only three Great Generals within the military, an important figure with high status and power, on a normal day, everyone had to pay him some respect.

It was for this reason that the entire Yangg Family, under Old Sir Yangg’s leadership, had become very powerful.

But in the corridors of power, where murky waters ran deep and teemed with a mix of fish and dragons like a den of snakes and tigers, the straightforward nature of Old Sir Yangg, being one of the few Great Generals, had offended many, naturally attracting enemies in both court and field who always wanted to bring him down.

Normally, Old Sir Yangg wouldn’t fear anything, but now that he had finally been brought down, his opponents naturally pursued him relentlessly. Yangg Residence fell dramatically, subjected to covert and overt attacks from all quarters, weathering severe trials, and it struggled to keep going.

If Old Sir Yangg were truly to be completely defeated, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Although it wouldn’t lead to the total extinction of the household, it would mean a demotion from being a General’s Mansion to a civilian house, a worrisome outcome indeed.

More importantly, although Old Sir Yangg was serious and righteous towards others, his affection for Vivian, his granddaughter, was undeniably indulgent and protective, not hidden at all, treating her as the pearl of his palm, which was known to all.

Although she recognized that Master Gude had no good intentions, at this moment, she had no choice, whether for her beloved grandfather or the entire family, she had to stand out.

"Vivian—" Hua Shaoyang and other family members were shocked and wanted to stop her, but Vivian shook her head, a trace of pain flashing across her beautiful face. Under Master Gude’s triumphant gaze, she spoke her final words, "I, I am willing—"

"Don’t agree to it."

At that moment, suddenly a voice spoke out, interrupting Vivian’s further words, catching everyone’s attention—it was Ye Chen.

Seeing that he was about to succeed, only to be interrupted, Master Gude’s face turned dark immediately, "Kid, who are you?"

Ye Chen didn’t even glance at him and said, "Miss Vivian, don’t agree to him, it will only harm you."

Faced with Ye Chen’s concern, Vivian felt grateful, but at this time, what other way was there, unless she was really ready to watch her grandfather and family be destroyed.

Her delicate red lips now wore a touch of pitiful paleness, "Sir, please don’t stop me, this is the only way."

"Is there really no other way?" Ye Chen asked.

Vivian shook her head, her beautiful face extremely pale, "Sir, if other alchemists were available, why would I need to come to Danxin Palace? Sir, I appreciate your intentions, but please don’t interfere. Although Master Gude is only a One-star Alchemist, he is the disciple of Master Li Yun, a Second Star Alchemist, who is also one of the several owners of Danxin Palace; our Yangg Family does not dare to offend Master Gude."

Ye Chen was slightly surprised; so Li Yun, this little old man, had also reached the level of a Second Star Alchemist, which was somewhat beyond his expectations.

He then smiled reassuringly at Vivian, "Don’t worry, let me handle this, isn’t it just the Huqing Pill? It will be available."

Listening to Ye Chen’s somewhat arrogant tone, Vivian, for some reason, felt her heart uncontrollably beating rapidly, and suddenly her gaze toward Ye Chen turned somewhat infatuated.

"Arrogant!" Master Gude snorted coldly, having never seen such an arrogant youth, really thinking that the Huqing Pill was as readily available as cabbage sold on the streets? As if one could simply refine it upon desire.

Even he, an alchemist for many years, could not possibly succeed in one attempt; it might take many attempts to have a slight chance of success.

He said coldly, "I really don’t know where this arrogant youth came from, though young, he’s not using his brain, daring to disrupt my good fortune, really asking for a short life. Men, seize this boy and beat him to death."

Several elite guards, each at the eight or nine realms of the Acquired level, quickly arrived and immediately made their moves towards Ye Chen.

However, with a single shockwave from his body, Ye Chen easily sent all these guards flying, his eyes as cold as snow, sweeping a chilling look over everyone.

Master Gude didn’t expect that Ye Chen, merely a youth, could be so formidable. Just as he was about to make another move, a commotion erupted—

"It’s Master Li Yun, he has emerged!"

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