Chapter 27 of 82

Chapter 27

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When Wen Ningzhi received the summons from the law enforcement elder, he thought it was about the matter with Yan Zhaoge.

When he arrived at Lin Yuan City and learned that he himself was to be interrogated and reviewed, he was completely stunned.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't understand why he had to undergo a review.

When he finally understood what was happening, he was speechless.

Although it was just a temporary dismissal, after this incident, even if Wen Ningzhi could pass the review, it would be difficult for him to return to Lingfeng Valley. The best outcome would be a lateral transfer to another place as a steward.

Yan Zhaoge's second master's faction would have to use someone else to compete for the position of Lingfeng Valley steward elder. Because of Wen Ningzhi, they lost the initiative and would find it hard to compete with Yan Zhaoge's people.

Even if they still trusted him, he would inevitably be labeled as "incompetent."

Originally, Wen Ningzhi's future seemed smooth and promising, but now it suddenly became bleak.

"Yan! Zhao! Ge!"

Wen Ningzhi wanted to roar in anger, but he couldn't make a sound. Instead, he felt a sweet taste in his throat, as if he was about to spit out a mouthful of old blood.

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"Master, in a short time, the two steward elders on that side have fallen because of you."

When Yan Zhaoge heard Ah Hu's words, he shrugged and said indifferently, "I guess Second Master will gradually start to take me seriously and won't treat me like a child anymore."

"It's both good and bad. Being watched by Second Master is not a good thing, but in the future, when some villains want to make a move against me, they will have to think twice."

What happened to Wen Ningzhi was already a done deal, and Yan Zhaoge no longer paid attention to it. Instead, he was more interested in his own gains this time.

The punishment for Yan Zhaoge was to reflect in seclusion for a period, and then to take the lead in the investigation of the changes in Zhenlong Abyss.

This was not a big deal for Yan Zhaoge. During the period of reflection, he would focus on cultivating martial arts.

He was planning to enter Zhenlong Abyss again to use the chaotic energy inside to cultivate the Tianyuan Niliu诀 (Heavenly Abyss Reverse Flow Technique).

Compared to the mild punishment, the reward was much more substantial.

For finding a method to further enhance the internal crystal furnace, he was rewarded with a Xuanling Bao Pill, a treasure of the sect.

"Master, among the various pills currently mastered by Guangcheng Mountain, the best is naturally the Guangcheng Immortal Pill. However, among the next best, the Xuanling Bao Pill is one of the best," Ah Hu said with a smile. "It is extremely precious and difficult to refine, and the number of Xuanling Bao Pills available in all of Guangcheng Mountain is very limited."

Yan Zhaoge smiled slightly, "The key is that it is just right for me."

He had formulas for pills of even higher quality than the Xuanling Bao Pill, but they were difficult to refine, especially since many of the ingredients were still to be collected.

For the current Yan Zhaoge, the Xuanling Bao Pill was a very good reward, as it could help martial arts experts further refine their Gang Qi.

Yan Zhaoge was now at the peak of the Inner Gang stage, and the Early Outer Gang stage was within reach.

At the Early Outer Gang stage, Gang Qi is released outward, while at the Mid Outer Gang stage, Gang Qi is refined into a tangible form, allowing one to control Qi over a hundred steps and transform Qi into shape.

To advance from the Early Outer Gang stage to the Mid Outer Gang stage, further refining one's Gang Qi is a crucial step.

In a sense, this was the most suitable pill for Yan Zhaoge to take at this stage.

The sect's reward clearly took these factors into account and was not a blind decision.

Of course, refining one's Gang Qi is beneficial not only for advancing from the Early Outer Gang stage to the Mid Outer Gang stage but also for future cultivation.

Ah Hu smiled warmly, "But with your talent and ability, Master, even without the Xuanling Bao Pill, breaking through to the Early Outer Gang and Mid Outer Gang stages would be a piece of cake."

"I think the second reward is even better!"

For defeating Chao Yuanlong, Yan Zhaoge was rewarded with the opportunity to enter the third floor of the sect's martial arts library once upon his return to the mountain.

The martial arts library contains various top-tier martial arts secrets of the Guangcheng Mountain lineage.

Generally, new disciples cannot enter the library, but if they receive a major reward, they can enter the first floor.

Elite disciples can freely enter the first floor, and if they receive a major reward, they can enter the second floor.

Core disciples like Yan Zhaoge can freely enter the first and second floors, and if they receive a major reward, they can enter the third floor.

Although Yan Zhaoge knew the contents of various martial arts secrets stored in the Divine Palace before the Great Cataclysm, as a disciple of Guangcheng Mountain and a face of the young generation, it was necessary for him to practice the secrets of Guangcheng Mountain.

Moreover, after the Great Cataclysm, each sect and holy land, while inheriting the legacies of their predecessors, also had new and innovative creations.

Combining the two and cross-referencing them would be more beneficial for Yan Zhaoge's study of the Divine Palace's collection.

As long as he managed his time well, the gains would be even greater.

However, this reward would only be realized when Yan Zhaoge returned to the mountain, unlike the Xuanling Bao Pill, which had already been delivered to Lin Yuan City and handed to Yan Zhaoge.

Yan Zhaoge snapped his fingers, "Actually, the third reward is the best."

For uncovering the secret of the cloud-patterned stone and finding a method for the sect to obtain a large amount of jade essence, the reward was not a physical item but a special privilege.

During his activities in the Tian Dong Region, Yan Zhaoge would report directly to the East Region elder.

For this seemingly intangible reward, Yan Zhaoge liked it even more than the Xuanling Bao Pill and the opportunity to enter the third floor of the martial arts library.

Ah Hu chuckled, "This way, Master, you can do whatever you want in the Eastern Tang Kingdom without Yan Xu holding you back, and you won't have to report to him."

Yan Zhaoge said, "Not entirely. He is still in charge of Eastern Tang, and it would be easy for him to trip me up. It's not as easy to deal with him as it was with Old Cui and Wen Ningzhi."

Ah Hu laughed, "Elder Xu is a wise man. After coming out, he told me that if Master needs anything, just let him know, and he will prioritize the allocation of resources from Lin Yuan City and Lingfeng Valley to support you."

Yan Zhaoge nodded. He still had to stay in Zhenlong Abyss for some time, and having people on his side would be much more convenient.

"However, even if Yan Xu doesn't target me for now, he will keep an eye on Xu Chuan."

Wen Ningzhi made a mistake, and Yan Zhaoge and the Eastern Tang ruler temporarily suppressed Yan Xu's momentum. If they were to pick someone from their faction, Yan Zhaoge and the Eastern Tang ruler would definitely not agree.

But if they chose someone from Yan's father's faction, once they took the position, it might become a long-term arrangement.

Xu Chuan was different. He was from Yan's father's faction but had not resigned from his position as steward of Lin Yuan City.

Instead of transferring someone from elsewhere, Yan Xu had Xu Chuan take on both the positions of Lin Yuan City and Lingfeng Valley, which had the effect of advancing by retreating. This would give him more opportunities when the sect officially decided on the person to take charge of Lingfeng Valley.

At the same time, with the current changes in Zhenlong Abyss and Lingfeng Valley, the burden and pressure on Xu Chuan, who was taking on two positions, would be greater, and he might make mistakes.

Yan Zhaoge sat in his chair, crossing his legs, "He's probably looking forward to that moment, hoping to get back everything he lost."

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