Chapter 3260 — Raging Fire Bagua Palm, Tenth Form!

"Yang Qiqi, leave this place." Wei Zhao glanced at Yang Qiqi and gave her a reassuring look, signaling for her to go first.

Because of her unconditional trust in Wei Zhao, Yang Qiqi did not give the matter much thought. She assumed that Wei Zhao was entirely confident he could deal with the two men before them, and that her presence might make things difficult for him, forcing him to hold back out of concern for her safety.

So Yang Qiqi nodded without saying anything more and turned to leave. Perhaps, in Yang Qiqi's eyes, Wei Zhao was capable of anything. Whether at the Ice Palace, the Cultivators' Association, or the Xuandan Sect's trial, Wei Zhao had displayed abilities far beyond those of an ordinary person. Yang Qiqi simply did not believe he could encounter any real danger.

After all, Yang Qiqi would still have to help Wei Zhao gather materials in Europe. If she fell out with these people, it would benefit neither her nor Wei Zhao.

Yang Qiqi had taken the box containing the blue crystal, precisely as Wei Zhao had subtly indicated. Fleon saw it all but said nothing. Since the blue crystal truly was something Yang Qiqi needed, there was no reason to investigate further.

Yang Qiqi was a cultivator. Though the car had overturned and been battered beyond recognition, it could still run once she pushed it upright. She shoved the vehicle back onto the highway, got behind the wheel, and sped away.

Just then, He Tianzu came over as well. In Wei Zhao's eyes, Fleon posed no real threat. He Tianzu, however, was the true danger. He was a formidable expert at the peak of the late Heaven Stage, and Wei Zhao had no idea whether his current strength was enough to kill him instantly.

Moreover, Wei Zhao had been far too busy lately to try activating the tenth form of the Raging Fire Bagua Palm. If he could successfully unleash it, perhaps he would stand a chance of matching He Tianzu blow for blow.

Wei Zhao drew a deep breath and looked toward He Tianzu. "He Tianzu, I do not believe there is any real enmity between us, and I have not deceived you. If you investigate, you will discover that I am the true owner behind Guan Daifu Pharmaceuticals. If your Overseas Cultivators Association wants to purchase first-grade and second-grade automatic pill cauldrons, the transaction must go through me. You cannot get around me. So I think we can still sit down and discuss this.

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He Tianzu frowned slightly. What Wei Zhao had said was not without reason. Had his father stopped him from taking action earlier because he had already considered this problem? If so, by acting rashly, He Tianzu had nearly ruined everything.

Avenging Elder Chen was important, but the automatic pill cauldrons were equally important. With them, the Overseas Cultivators Association could refine more pills and recruit and cultivate more cultivators.

"I will make a call." He Tianzu nodded slightly and dialed He Tantou's number. "Father..."

He Tianzu said nothing about intercepting Wei Zhao. He merely claimed that he had kept Wei Zhao under control, then repeated Wei Zhao's words to He Tantou. On the other end, He Tianzu repeatedly agreed. Before long, he ended the call.

"Well?" Wei Zhao asked. He Tianzu's answer would directly determine what Wei Zhao did next.

"Wei Zhao, you are the true owner behind Guan Daifu Pharmaceuticals. I do not suppose you have any reason to lie to me about that. But I can also tell you this: you are not the only one selling automatic pill cauldrons. The Xuandan Sect sells them as well. We can buy from them. We do not need to go through you." He Tianzu spoke calmly.

Wei Zhao frowned slightly. The Xuandan Sect... Indeed, its imitations were proving to be a troublesome complication.

"They have merely copied our products and possess no real research and development capabilities. Our second-grade automatic pill cauldron will be on the market soon. As for which side has greater prospects for development, I am sure Young Master He knows the answer perfectly well." Wei Zhao spoke with confidence.

"Heh. That is only your side of the story. The Xuandan Sect is an old-established alchemical sect. How do you know they lack the ability to innovate? A man does not stop eating pork simply because the butcher is gone." He Tianzu remained composed. "Still, if Mr. Lin wants to redeem himself, that can be arranged. All you need to do is help Miss Xu Shilan sign with my company. Then we can consider ourselves business partners, and our past grievances will be wiped clean. How does that sound?"

"Could I go back and think it over?" Wei Zhao asked after a moment's consideration.

"Think it over? If you give me your assent, I will take Xu Shilan away, and our deal will be settled. Otherwise..." He Tianzu gave him a threatening look. "Consider this conversation over." In truth, He Tantou's instructions had been perfectly clear. If Wei Zhao was willing to offer greater benefits, cooperation was possible. After all, Elder Chen's life was not more important than the overall interests of the Overseas Cultivators Association.

Of course, if Wei Zhao refused to cooperate, they could simply eliminate him and turn to the Xuandan Sect. It was not as if they would have nowhere else to purchase automatic pill cauldrons.

Thus, Wei Zhao's ambiguous answer gave He Tianzu an opening, allowing him to seize the chance to take Xu Shilan away.

Wei Zhao had not expected this spoiled heir to be so shrewd. He knew enough to take Xu Shilan back first. It seemed his delaying tactic would not work. With that thought, Wei Zhao sighed softly and said, "He Tianzu, have you really thought this through? Do you truly intend to make an enemy of me?"

"Wei Zhao, what exactly do you mean? I am kindly helping Miss Xu Shilan get in touch with a film and television company. How does that amount to making an enemy of you?" He Tianzu asked with an impassive expression.

"Heh. What you are really thinking is something you know better than anyone, is it not?" Wei Zhao smiled and offered no direct answer.

"Fine. Whatever I may be thinking is none of your concern. This is my demand. If you agree, we will sit down and discuss matters properly. If you refuse, then we go our separate ways." He Tianzu looked at Wei Zhao as though he had the entire situation under control, leaving Wei Zhao no room to choose.

"Is that so..." Wei Zhao drew a deep breath. "Let me think about it. Is that acceptable?"

"Of course." He Tianzu nodded indifferently. In his view, Wei Zhao's desire to think it over was nothing more than an attempt to save face. A man beneath another's roof had no choice but to bow his head, and He Tianzu did not believe Wei Zhao possessed the courage to resist to the bitter end.

Wei Zhao pretended to lower his head in thought. In reality, he had begun silently reciting the formula of his cultivation art. Then, without warning, he struck.

"Raging Fire Bagua Palm, tenth form!" Wei Zhao roared as he slammed his palm toward He Tianzu.