Chapter 67

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Everyone looked at Yan Zhaoge, Elder Qin, and Yan Xu, with countless thoughts flashing through their minds.

The Dan Shi Pavilion is a business supported by the royal family of the Eastern Tang Kingdom, and as the actual controller of Tian Dong Zhou, Guang Cheng Mountain also has its own share in it.

On one hand, it serves a symbolic role, ensuring Guang Cheng Mountain's status and interests in the Eastern Tang Kingdom.

On the other hand, the Dan Shi Pavilion's medicinal pills can spread far beyond the Eastern Tang Kingdom, and Guang Cheng Mountain plays a significant role in this.

Even without the Golden Needle Dan Transfer method or the recent Yan Yun San, the Dan Shi Pavilion still generates huge profits.

Previously, matters related to the Dan Shi Pavilion were handled by the Eastern Tang's chief elder.

This is the power that the chief elder of the Eastern Tang should have within their jurisdiction.

Yan Zhaoge privately won a large share of the Dan Shi Pavilion from Prince Jing, Zhao Shilie. Normally, these shares would be transferred to the sect for unified management, and the sect would reward Yan Zhaoge in other ways.

This transfer would naturally be handed over to the Eastern Tang's chief elder, Yan Xu.

But now, the situation is completely different, and all the shares have ended up in Yan Zhaoge's hands.

Regardless of their value, this is undoubtedly like cutting flesh from Yan Xu's body.

Other martial artists looked at Elder Qin with some surprise and uncertainty, even the Eastern Tang's ruler, Zhao Shicheng, glanced sideways.

Elder Qin's tone was calm, and Yan Xu's expression was also composed.

Yan Zhaoge watched this scene and smiled without a word.

Between his father Yan Di and his second master-brother Fang Zhun, Elder Qin's stance remains neutral.

Although his impression of Yan Zhaoge has changed, and he greatly appreciates Yan Zhaoge, it is not enough to make Elder Qin favor Yan Di's faction.

Elder Qin's current actions are to reward Yan Zhaoge while also giving Yan Xu a warning.

Previously, Wen Ning's attempt to report Yan Zhaoge failed, and he ended up in trouble himself. As Yan Xu's confidant, Elder Qin naturally needs to pay attention to the relationship between the Eastern Tang and Yan Zhaoge.

Although Lin Yushao's death cannot be definitively determined, Yan Zhaoge's suspicion has been temporarily cleared.

Who exactly harmed her is very much worth investigating.

The body was discovered and guarded by Yan Xu's people, and the injuries were caused by the Doushuai Palm. Yan Xu is also proficient in the Doushuai Palm, and with his cultivation, it would be easy for him to forge the traces of an early-stage Outer Gang Grandmaster's attack...

Elder Qin does not believe that Lin Yushao was truly killed by Yan Xu, but Yan Xu might have tampered with things to deal with Yan Zhaoge.

By stripping Yan Xu of some of his powers and transferring them to Yan Zhaoge, it is a warning.

Elder Qin has no interest in the competition for the position of sect leader between Yan Di and Fang Zhun, but for this old man, there are some lines that must not be crossed.

"The amount of profit is just one aspect," Yan Zhaoge thought leisurely. "Can this be considered as me moving from just spending money extravagantly to being able to earn money myself?"

Elder Qin continued, "You found the Yin Girl and led her to join our sect, which is a great achievement."

"Even more so than the Golden Needle Dan Transfer, the current Inner Crystal Furnace, and the discovery of the Jade Essence."

"However, Feng Xiaoyou's Yin Body still needs to be restored, so it's too early to discuss the rewards for this achievement."

"If Feng Xiaoyou truly recovers her Yin Body, the sect will certainly give you a special reward."

Yan Zhaoge nodded, although he did not know the specific content, he was somewhat looking forward to such a reward.

Elder Qin said, "You defeated Xiao Sheng, enhancing our Guang Cheng Mountain's reputation. Although it cannot compare to the achievement of bringing in the Yin Girl, there will still be a reward."

"The rewards in this area will be decided by the sect, and I cannot make the decision independently, as you are not a permanent resident of Tian Dong Zhou."

"However, since you have repeatedly achieved great deeds, the sect will not be stingy. You can have a small favor, and you can specify the reward you want, which I will report to the sect."

"You understand the rules and will not ask for unrealistic rewards."

Yan Zhaoge smiled and nodded, "Thank you, the sect and Elder Qin. To be honest, I do have something I want."

Elder Qin asked, "Oh? What is it?"

Yan Zhaoge smiled, "I want something of yours, the Nine Treasure Ice Gourd from the Lei Domain's Han Gu Mountain."

Elder Qin, hearing this, looked at Yan Zhaoge with some surprise, "Do you have a treasure that needs long-term storage?"

"I know you have the Ice Dragon Bone Spirit, and I originally planned to give you the entire skeleton."

"However, a large piece of fine jade should be enough to store the Ice Dragon Bone Spirit."

Yan Zhaoge said, "It's not the Ice Dragon Bone Spirit, but something else. I wonder if Elder Qin can part with it?"

Elder Qin waved his hand and directly took out a white gourd, tossing it to Yan Zhaoge, "What's there to part with or not?"

"Although this thing is rare, it is not particularly valuable. I happened to get one by chance back then and have kept it ever since."

"It's like a chicken rib, tasteless to eat but a pity to discard."

"If you only want this, there's no need for the sect to decide. I can directly give it to you."

Yan Zhaoge caught the Nine Treasure Ice Gourd, feeling a chill as he took it, and immediately smiled, "Thank you, Elder."

Elder Qin looked at Yan Zhaoge, seemingly suddenly remembering something, and stared at him, "You, do you have some new ideas?"

Yan Zhaoge chuckled, not hiding it, "Indeed, I have some ideas, but they are still just ideas. Whether they can be put into practice needs to be tested first."

Elder Qin pointed at Yan Zhaoge with his index finger, "You, you really don't make things easy for people!"

Although he said this, his tone was gentle, and his gaze clearly carried a smile and approval.

The others, upon hearing this, were all curious, not knowing what Yan Zhaoge was planning this time.

Previous signs all indicate that the current Yan Zhaoge cannot be measured by conventional standards.

Yan Zhaoge himself speaks calmly, but it might very well be another major storm.

After discussing the rewards for Yan Zhaoge, Elder Qin arranged for a thorough investigation into Lin Yushao's death.

He himself needs to deal with the pressure from the Great Sun Holy Sect and the Eastern Ascension Lord. Logically, since Lin Yushao's death occurred in the Eastern Tang territory, it should be handled by the Eastern Tang's chief elder, Yan Xu.

But Yan Xu is clearly no longer suitable for handling this, so Elder Qin assigned someone who came with him to the Eastern Tang to investigate.

As for Yan Zhaoge, even though he has been proven completely innocent of Lin Yushao's death, he still needs to avoid suspicion.

Yan Zhaoge's previous offer to investigate was merely to show his attitude and importance.

In the face of possible actions from the Great Sun Holy Sect, Guang Cheng Mountain and the Eastern Tang Kingdom need to be in sync.

During this period, whether it's Yan Zhaoge, Elder Qin, or Yan Xu, they naturally need to inform the Eastern Tang's ruler, Zhao Shicheng, of their actions.

After everything was initially settled, Yan Zhaoge saw Zhao Shicheng out, using Inner Gang energy to transmit his voice, "Uncle, regarding your sixteenth son, Zhao Hao, I would like to talk to you about it."

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