Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Fist Technique Deduction
Chapter 188 - 44: Cleansing

Chapter 188: Chapter 44: Cleansing

A few Pill Masters gathered together, discussing the dangers of last night.

Lin Yuan walked into the main hall and overheard them discussing various things about him.

Some sighed over his incredible luck, while others speculated if he was the illegitimate child of the Third Elder.

Lin Yuan merely smiled and shrugged it off, thinking it was better to spend his time refining two batches of pills than to waste words with these ordinary Pill Masters.

He walked with calm steps, his gaze sweeping over the still chattering Pill Masters.

In an instant, the hall gradually quieted down.

"It’s really this genius Pill Master!"

"The Third Elder’s influence is truly remarkable; the Pei Family actually agreed for this young man to take charge of Dong Qi Hall."

"I was right, wasn’t I? The influence behind this Master Lin far exceeds our estimation; the rumors of him being an illegitimate child are likely true." Many Pill Masters looked at Lin Yuan with suspicion and wonder as he walked freely into the inner hall, to the Hall Master’s exclusive pill refinement room.

Although they disdained Lin Yuan’s backdoor method inwardly, they dared not voice any complaints openly.

Their gossip ceased as the door to the pill room closed, leaving all irrelevant to Lin Yuan.

He now wanted only to refine the Five Qi Pill, a large quantity of it, striving to reach the entry level of the Golden Cloud Pill within half a month.

Inside the pill room, the Pei Family had reestablished the supply line for the medicinal ingredients. The room was piled with materials, and there was a special bell; after Lin Yuan rang it, a new batch of pills would be delivered.

As Lin Yuan was refining pills, an unprecedented purge had just begun within the academy.

All individuals too deeply involved with the Hong Family were being purged.

At the Transmission Hall, a certain branch.

A group of Condensed Qi executives waited anxiously for the arrival of the Pei Family Elders.

The previous Hall Master of this branch was a direct descendant of the Hong Family. That descendant had died at the hands of the Pei Family last night, and the Hall Master’s confidants were also captured all at once by the Pei Family.

Though partially cleared of suspicion, they still bore the Hong Family mark. If the Pei Family pursued it thoroughly, their future would be bleak, and they might even die instantly if one is not careful.

To this end, the executives of this branch pinned their hopes on the direct disciple in the center.

"Elder Dong, congratulations on reaching the mid-stage of Condensed Qi," several complimented Dong Yun, surrounding him like stars around the moon.

The senior Dong Yun had broken through to the mid-stage of Condensed Qi last night at less than thirty-five years of age and entered the ranks of direct disciples, with a promising future.

"Direct Disciple Dong, you reached the mid-stage of Condensed Qi last night, and now with the Pei Family needing people, you will surely be favored by them," one white-haired executive pleaded with a grin, "When the clan elder arrives, please put in a few good words for us. We do not seek promotion, just that the Pei Family not accuse us, allowing us to continue serving as executives at peace."

"Yes, yes. Please, Direct Disciple Dong, for old times’ sake, plead for us," they finished, offering their treasured pills one by one.

The man in the center smiled faintly, unceremoniously accepting all the pills, nodding in satisfaction, "Esteemed elders, I, Dong Yun, wouldn’t be here without your guidance. Rest assured, when the Pei Family elder arrives, I will do my best to protect you."

"I believe the Pei Family will give me some face." Having broken through to the mid-stage of Condensed Qi, he stood out among many third-grade martial artists, officially becoming the academy’s direct disciple, feeling quite proud.

"As for Executives Min and Liu," he looked at the two final executives, coldly huffing, "You both once accused me, Dong Yun, of being petty and retaliatory. Well, today those words ring true."

Min and Liu were taken aback, a bitter light flashing in their eyes as their expressions darkened: "We’ll leave our fate to the heavens."

Just when their hearts sank and anxiety surged, a burly Pei Family elder entered the courtyard.

"Where is Dong Yun?"

The elder’s hawkish gaze swept around, finally landing on the young man in black robes in the center.

The Pei Family had crushed the Hong Family, now an unstoppable force, with no power daring to challenge them. This formidable momentum was vividly displayed on the elder.

"It seems the elder has come to invite me to join the Pei Family. I didn’t expect, having just reached the mid-stage of Condensed Qi yesterday, the Pei Family would already be informed. Truly worthy of being the overlord of Yanghua," Dong Yun thought, excited.

Dong Yun’s face showed a slight smile, respectfully replying, "Reported to the elder, this disciple is indeed."

"Choose to end yourself, or be killed by this old man’s palm, your pick!"

The elder, hands behind his back, eyes flashing coldly, remarked chillingly.

"End... myself?"

"Elder, there must be some misunderstanding," Dong Yun’s heart thumped rapidly, exclaiming in shock.

"Are you questioning this old man?"

The elder’s overwhelming aura surged instantly, revealing his late-stage Condensed Qi power, pressing Dong Yun’s breath into a rush.

As soon as the elder spoke, the executives who had just been attempting to flatter Dong Yun suddenly stepped back, faces changing dramatically, unwilling to draw attention from that elder, fearing they’d be caught in collateral damage.

"Elder, I’ve never joined the Hong Family; I was in seclusion before and took no part in anything against the Pei Family. Please, elder, discern clearly and spare my life," Dong Yun, face pale, hurriedly knelt and kowtowed, "I swear allegiance to the Pei Family from now on; if not, may I be struck by lightning."

"Elder, here are the pills I’ve obtained. Also, the cultivation technique. I offer these all, pleading for the elder’s mercy."

"It’s not that I want to kill you, but that you’ve offended someone you shouldn’t have," the elder looked coldly at Dong Yun, who kept kowtowing, firmly rejecting.

"Offended someone I shouldn’t have?" Dong Yun’s eyes showed confusion, staring blankly at the elder.

"To inform you clearly before death, the person you offended is Lin Yuan, Master Lin!" the elder sneered.

Offending anyone is bad, but especially Lin Yuan. With Lin Yuan’s status, even a direct descendant of the Pei Family would be eradicated, let alone a low-ranked outside family direct disciple.

"Lin Yuan?" Dong Yun was startled.

The choresman who killed Huang Houqi? No, he should be the Pill Master who entered the Condensed Qi stage earlier with some alchemy talent. His status was only comparable to Dong Yun, so why kill a talented direct disciple for Lin Yuan’s sake?

But the elder gave no time to think, striking down with a palm.

Squish!

Dong Yun’s head exploded instantly, red and white splattered everywhere.

Having finished, the elder’s eyes chilled again, body flickering, killing several executives who had been close to Dong Yun moments ago.

It wasn’t that he relished killing, but that anyone with even the slightest conflict with Master Lin needed to be eradicated.

Having accomplished this, the elder turned and left.

The courtyard, alive moments ago, instantly had only Executives Min and Liu remaining.

"Thankfully, we didn’t, like those few, seek Dong Yun’s protection," Executives Min and Liu exchanged glances, both showing immense relief in their eyes.

At the Transmission Hall, a certain hall.

Lu Chun watched as Ning Zhijun was taken away by several Pei Family elders, feeling sorrowful.

In this matter, he was powerless.

Being as old as the elders, one should bear the consequences of their transgressions after making their choices.

He understood, and so did the other elders.

On this day, the purge of the External Affairs Hall, Transmission Hall, Overseer Hall, and Law Enforcement Hall, involving tens of thousands, continued unabated.

Some fled upon hearing the news, while others continued to hide in the shadows, causing widespread panic.

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