The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1165 - Chapter 1165 Chapter 1164 Situ Zhengs Strategy

Chapter 1165: Chapter 1164: Situ Zheng’s Strategy Chapter 1165: Chapter 1164: Situ Zheng’s Strategy “People from the Long Family?” Situ Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, muttering to himself.

Elder Tianjun smiled and said, “Everyone says that it’s the Demon of the Long Family who did those things, but I always felt something was off. Who does the Demon of the Long Family hate the most? Naturally, it’s the Long Family. Yet to this day, the Demon of the Long Family hasn’t laid a finger on them, and that’s very strange indeed.”

Elder Tiangang’s expression was cold as he said indifferently, “What’s so strange about that? Perhaps the Demon of the Long Family’s release from its bonds is related to the family itself, that’s why it hasn’t attacked the Long Family.”

“That can’t be right, the hatred the Demon of the Long Family has for its own clan is beyond reconciliation. The number of clan members killed by the Demon’s hands is countless; it’s impossible that the family would release it,” Elder Tianjun shook his head and said.

Elder Tianhong also spoke up, “Indeed, the Long Family has no reason to release the Demon of the Long Family. This time, to seal the demon, the Long Family lost many people, and their losses are none lighter than those of our Pill Alliance. If they truly wished to release the demon, there was no need for the Long Family to exert such great efforts.”

Elder Tiangang remained silent, even though he had suggested that the Long Family might have intentionally set the demon free, he too understood that in the whole Nine Countries, anyone could possibly have released the Demon of the Long Family–except the Long Family itself.

Although Long Jiankong came from the Long Family, the hatred between him and the Long Family was indescribably profound; they were true mortal enemies.

However, Elder Tiangang still did not wish to implicate the Long Family, for their stance was obviously leaning towards Fang Lin. If the Long Family were drawn into this, it would create a situation advantageous to Fang Lin.

“Master Situ, what do you think?” Elder Tiangang turned to Situ Zheng, tossing the question over to him.

Situ Zheng nodded, “Invite someone from the Long Family to come and have a talk.”

Upon hearing this, Elder Tiangang’s brows faintly wrinkled, nearly imperceptible, but he said nothing. Since Situ Zheng had spoken, he had no reason to continue to object.

Right away, Elder Tianjun used a Message Transmitting Jade Slip to contact someone from the Long Family to come to the Ancient Pill Court.

Two hours later, the people from the Long Family arrived.

This time, it was not the often seen Mr. Long Jiu who came, but Mr. Long Ba.

Although Mr. Long Ba was the elder brother of Mr. Long Jiu, he appeared even younger somehow, with a bright and spirited look, a broad and robust build, and his Cultivation was even higher than Mr. Long Jiu’s, ranking him among the most powerful experts of the Long Family.

Mr. Long Ba came to the Ancient Pill Court, entered the side hall, and greeted the four Elders and Situ Zheng with respect.

“My apologies for keeping you waiting,” Mr. Long Ba said, his voice ringing out like a great bell, full of power and resonance.

“No need for formalities, Lord Ba, please take a seat,” Elder Tianjun smiled and gestured with his hands.

Mr. Long Ba then sat down at the round table, selecting his seat carefully. He did not sit too close to Elder Tiangang, nor too near to Elder Tiankui.

Situ Zheng turned to Mr. Long Ba and bowed slightly, “Lord Ba, we’ve asked you here to discuss a matter.”

Mr. Long Ba hummed in acknowledgment, “I know, it’s about Long Jiankong.”

Elder Tiangang added, “Not just about Long Jiankong, but also the matter of Fang Lin.”

Mr. Long Ba showed a puzzled look, “What about Fang Lin?”

Situ Zheng spoke casually, “I believe that Fang Lin might know of Long Jiankong’s whereabouts, so I wish to question him. Since this matter also involves the Long Family, we’d like to hear the family’s thoughts.”

On hearing this, Mr. Long Ba’s expression turned unpleasant, and he said with a tone of displeasure, “What could Fang Lin possibly have to do with Long Jiankong? Who would come up with such absurd accusations?”

As he spoke, Mr. Long Ba even deliberately glanced at Elder Tiangang, who, however, remained stoic, as if he hadn’t noticed Mr. Long Ba’s gaze at all.

Master Situ nodded slightly, “Lord Ba makes sense, but now that Long Jiankong’s whereabouts are a mystery, we can’t afford to overlook any possible clues.”

Elder Tiankui sneered, “Master Situ, are you so determined to interrogate Fang Lin?”

Master Situ’s expression remained unchanged, “I am not just intending to interrogate Fang Lin, but all those who were in charge of maintaining the Array Plate at that time.”

Upon hearing this, everyone present was shocked.

Even Elder Tiangang was taken aback, not expecting Master Situ to be bold enough to interrogate all the individuals who had maintained the Array Plate at that time, which would mean that even Elder Tianhong and Mr. Long Jiu would have to be interrogated?

As expected, Elder Tianhong’s face instantly darkened, and he glared at Master Situ, slapping the table fiercely.

“Are you going to interrogate me too?” Elder Tianhong said angrily.

Master Situ, without any expression, nodded his head.

This truly angered Elder Tianhong, as his surging Inner Strength erupted instantaneously.

“Master Situ, you really have some nerve, even thinking of interrogating me. Perhaps one day, you’ll interrogate the Heaven King as well, won’t you?” Elder Tianhong stared directly at Master Situ, asking with an ugly expression on his face.

Master Situ glanced at Elder Tianhong, “When I was appointed as the Inspection Hall Master by the four Heaven Kings, I was given the authority to question any member of the Pill Alliance and to demand answers from any Elder. Have you forgotten that, Elder Tianhong?”

The position of Inspection Hall Master, like that of the eight Elders, was personally granted by the four Heaven Kings and came with immense power.

In the entire Pill Alliance, only the Inspection Hall Master has the rights to question and challenge the Elders.

At this moment, by speaking these words, Master Situ made it clear that he truly intended to interrogate Elder Tianhong, exercising the full rights of the Inspection Hall Master.

Elder Tianhong fell silent. Though the anger on his face was hard to quell, he was also aware of what the Inspection Hall Master represented.

Mr. Long Ba furrowed his brows tightly. According to Master Situ, his family’s Mr. Long Jiu would also have to be interrogated, which was not good news. Everyone knew that the Pill Alliance Inspection Hall was a terrifying place, and even a strong individual like Mr. Long Jiu could suffer hardships there.

However, considering Mr. Long Jiu’s status, Master Situ would presumably not dare to act recklessly.

“Those who were maintaining the Array Plate that day have mostly recovered. Have them all come to the Inspection Hall. Elder Tianhong, you may come at any time, and the same goes for Lord Jiu,” said Master Situ, then turned his gaze to Elder Tiankui.

Elder Tianhong took a deep breath, turned, and left the Ancient Pill Court, clearly very angry.

Elder Tiankui’s face looked awful. Master Situ’s move was too extreme. Now that Elder Tianhong and Mr. Long Jiu had to be interrogated, what excuse did his disciple Fang Lin have not to comply? Was Fang Lin more precious than Elder Tianhong and Mr. Long Jiu?

“Master Situ, you’re playing with fire!” Mr. Long Ba couldn’t help but blurt out.

Master Situ remained expressionless, “I am simply doing what I must, regardless of being pointed at by thousands.”

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Far away in North Town Hall, Fang Lin received the news that he was to go to the Inspection Hall to face interrogation.