Chapter 4987 — The Undaunted Nantian
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The others all chimed in and nodded. Apart from Zheng Dongyang, Wu Che, the standing vice island master, held the highest rank among them; only Zheng Dongjue, who presided over the Pill Hall, could sit as his equal. As for the likes of Nantian Jiguang and Tong Yangxi, they were reduced to fawning over him and currying his favor.
Zheng Dongyang laughed heartily, thoroughly pleased with everyone's attitude, and only then said, "I've asked you all here today because the Famous Medicine Sect has run into a bit of trouble, and we need everyone to help think of a way through it."
"I heard it has to do with the Heavenly Elixir Pavilion?" Wu Che asked. Tong Yangxi had mentioned a thing or two to him earlier, but he was still unclear on the specifics.
"Quite right. Ordinarily this little Heavenly Elixir Pavilion would be nothing worth making such a fuss over. But that Wei Zhao of the Heavenly Elixir Pavilion has returned, and no sooner had he come back than he latched onto Diao Huanshan and Zhao Youque. Now he's even put out word that he's selling seventh-grade pills—an aggressive arrival indeed," Zheng Dongyang said, his brows knitting slightly.
"Seventh-grade pills?" Everyone was startled at once. Even in the Eastern Continent, seventh-grade pills were exceedingly rare, to say nothing of here on Middle Island. Even Wu Che, the standing vice island master seated among them, coveted seventh-grade pills—let alone anyone else.
"The Heavenly Elixir Pavilion has always been the Famous Medicine Sect's mortal foe. Once it gains the upper hand, the blow to our sect will be unimaginable. So I implore you all to lend your help—the Famous Medicine Sect will reward you handsomely!" Tong Yangxi pleaded earnestly.
"I hear the Heavenly Elixir Pavilion has the Heavenly Dao Hall backing it up. Is that true?" Wu Che asked.
"Quite true. It is so," Tong Yangxi nodded.
"Since that's the case, then I really must help the Famous Medicine Sect with this favor. The Heavenly Dao Hall may be my colleague, but his conduct is arrogant and overbearing. No doubt the Heavenly Elixir Pavilion also uses his name to do as it pleases—otherwise how could it have grown to such a state in a mere two years? Who would believe there's no filthy, sordid business behind it all?" Wu Che said darkly.
"Exactly, exactly! Vice Island Master Wu is absolutely right!" Tong Yangxi was overjoyed to hear this. In his eyes, so long as Wu Che was willing to nod and help, the Heavenly Elixir Pavilion was as good as finished.
"If Vice Island Master Wu doesn't mind, then please tell me wherever I can be of use—I'd be only too glad to take care of this Heavenly Elixir Pavilion," Nantian Jiguang suddenly cut in.
"Oh? Vice Head Nantian is interested as well?" Tong Yangxi was delighted.
"That wretch of a Heavenly Dao Hall is arrogant and overbearing, and Vice Island Master Wu isn't the only one who's at odds with him. Don't forget, two years ago I fought him over the post of vice island master. What's more, that Wei Zhao of the Heavenly Elixir Pavilion has some grievances with me too—this is the perfect chance to settle accounts with him," Nantian Jiguang sneered.
"Excellent. It seems Vice Head Nantian is a kindred spirit. Vice Island Master Wu, you're in the wrong here—having such a good friend and not introducing him to us sooner! If he hadn't happened to be a guest in your residence this time, we likely never would have had the chance to meet him. Truly, we should have met long ago," Zheng Dongyang said, seizing the moment to win hearts.
It was true that alchemists enjoyed extraordinary status, but at the same time they could only live comfortably by relying on a broad web of connections. Nantian Jiguang was, after all, a figure of some consequence on Middle Island, and now they shared a common enemy, which naturally drew them a layer closer. To sit together and find common ground—that made him a ready-made friend.