Chapter 772: Chapter 772: The Shock of Dong Lingxin (First Update)
Chapter 772: Chapter 772: The Shock of Dong Lingxin (First Update)
Meanwhile.
In her study, Dong Lingxin from Judan Palace sat feeling somewhat restless and uneasy.
Today was the day of the elixir competition, and she had no idea whether Mr. Xiao had awakened.
All this trouble was because of that despicable guy, if not for him, Mr. Xiao would not have made that bet with Cao Dusheng.
As a merchant dealing in elixirs in Wandan City, Dong Lingxin was clearer than anyone about the frightening strength of the Quenching Elixir Ancestor at present.
It could be said that the Quenching Elixir Ancestor monopolized eighty percent of the elixir business in Wandan City.
This was also why Dong Lingxin had strongly opposed their bet with Cao Dusheng.
Even if you win, what then?
The followers under Quenching Elixir Ancestor were powerful; to deal with a few foreign pill masters was far too easy.
Particularly since Mr. Xiao had offered some help to Dong Lingxin when she was just starting out at Judan Palace.
She had always remembered this favor and thus wished even more that no misfortune would befall Xiao Dan City.
With these thoughts, she pondered for a moment, before deciding to make another trip to the courtyard where Xue An was staying.
Regardless, it would be good to have them leave Wandan City first.
But just as she was about to step out of the study,
a maid hurried in, flustered.
“Miss, I sent someone to deliver some tea and food to Mr. Xiao just now, only to find that the small courtyard is already empty!”
“What?” Dong Lingxin was startled.
“Are you sure you saw clearly?”
“Miss, I went there myself to check, and indeed everyone is gone, including Mr. Xiao who was unconscious!”
Dong Lingxin secretly cursed the situation, they must have gone to the Elixir Tower to participate in the elixir competition!
With that thought, Dong Lingxin clenched her teeth, growing increasingly irritated with Xue An’s rash actions, but since it had come to this, she could only think of a remedy. Thus, she said in a stern voice,
“Arrange a few people… never mind, I’ll go myself!”
Saying that, she stepped out and headed outside.
The maid called out from behind, “Miss, you haven’t changed into your outdoor clothes yet!”
“Forget it, there’s no time!” said Dong Lingxin, proceeding out the door and heading toward the Elixir Tower.
In the Central Region of Guiyi, almost everyone was cultivating.
Even Dong Lingxin herself had an impressive cultivation level.
Therefore, in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, she arrived at the Elixir Tower located in the city’s center.
The place was already surrounded by a crowd, with fragments of phrases such as “elixir competition” and “bets” reaching Dong Lingxin’s ears every now and then.
Dong Lingxin’s heart sank, knowing she was late; in her anxiety, she pushed her way into the Elixir Tower.
Dong Lingxin, being involved in the elixir business, naturally had interactions with members of the Elixir Dao Association, which is why the guards at the door all recognized her.
“Shopkeeper Dong, what brings you here to enjoy the excitement?” the smiling sentries asked.
Dong Lingxin didn’t have time for pleasantries and quickly inquired, “Is Mr. Cao inside now?”
She feared these sentries might not know of Xiao Dan City and the others.
As expected, one of the sentries chuckled, “Of course, he’s inside. And I heard he is having a betting match with some bumpkins from the Eastern Domain! Tsk tsk, daring to challenge Master Cao in elixir art, they must be tired of living!”
Hearing this, Dong Lingxin grew even more anxious. After hurriedly thanking the sentries, she rushed into the main hall of the Elixir Tower.
The hall was filled with Pill Masters of Yellow Level and below, who did not have the privilege to enter the Elixir Room.
These people, in small groups, were also discussing the events inside the Elixir Room.
Dong Lingxin had no time to deal with this; she quickly approached the guards of the Elixir Room, took a deep breath, and spoke with a bow, “Gentlemen, I need to go in and find Lord Lü!”
In the entire Elixir Dao Association, the only person who could be addressed as Lord Lü was Lü Baiyue.
The guards recognized Dong Lingxin and, knowing she was a good friend of Lü Baiyue, dared not stop her; they nodded and said, “Please go inside, Lord Lü is in there!”
“Lady Ruyue!”
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