602: Chapter 602 Pill King Guhe, A Letter from Tianfu

Within the Star Palace.

A plan targeting the Heavenly Mansion Alliance was gradually taking shape under the layout of several confidants.

It took three days and three nights of discussion to perfect it!

"The plan is set for now, everyone go back and rest!" Hun Tiandi said slowly with a smile.

"Yes!" General Ye Wudi and the others slowly withdrew from the Star Palace.

"Your Majesty, Lord Liu Ling requests an audience outside!" a guard called out from outside the hall.

"Let him in!" Hun Tiandi pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Your servant pays his respects to Your Majesty!" Liu Ling bowed respectfully, his face looking troubled as if he had encountered something.

"Rise," Hun Tiandi waved his hand, signaling Liu Ling to stand.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Ling stood up and spoke again, "Your Majesty, my teacher was pursued by the Flame Alliance and severely injured. I rescued him a few days ago and have brought him back to the Alchemy Institute!"

"Oh? How are his injuries? If he needs any heavenly treasures, go directly to Ye Lingxi to get them!" Hun Tiandi asked.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My teacher's injuries have stabilized; he just needs to recuperate now!"

Liu Ling was very happy in his heart that His Majesty was concerned about Gu He.

Before coming, Liu Ling had been apprehensive. After all, his teacher, Pill King Gu He, was a member of the Flame Alliance.

Being in a hostile relationship with the Dazheng Empire, he was worried His Majesty might have other thoughts about bringing him in so easily.

"Pill King Gu He?" Hun Tiandi had obtained some information from the Bochade Guard's intelligence; Gu He was extremely talented in alchemy.

In the Jia Ma Empire, he enjoyed the title of "Pill King."

"Let's go, let's see your teacher!" Hun Tiandi stood up and stepped out of the Star Palace, with Liu Ling following behind.

Before long, Hun Tiandi and Liu Ling entered the Alchemy Institute. The grand hall had specific areas for Alchemists to refine pills.

Each alchemy room was independent, with attendants outside the doors ready to be summoned at any time.

To run errands, handle small matters...

Deep within the Alchemy Institute were fields of medicinal herbs tended by specialists, and alchemy rooms constructed to the highest specifications.

With the Dazheng Empire's wealth, building such top-tier alchemy rooms was like a drop in the bucket...

Creak!

Arriving at a quiet small courtyard, Liu Ling pushed open the door and entered. What met his eyes was Pill King Gu He sitting cross-legged in cultivation.

Hu!

Hearing the sound, Gu He slowly finished his exercise and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air. His face was still extremely pale, clearly indicating that his injuries were very severe.

"Teacher, His Majesty has come to see you!" Liu Ling said happily.

"Mr. Gu He, how are your injuries? Feel free to stay in the Dazheng Empire. If you need anything, just inform Liu Ling!"

Hun Tiandi showed a slight smile. In his eyes, Gu He was a talent; if he could be recruited, he would surely take the Alchemy Institute to the next level.

"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Hun!" Gu He didn't put on airs and treated him as an equal.

"Jie jie jie, who in the Jia Ma Empire doesn't know Mr. Gu He's reputation... Can you explain why things have come to this point?"

Hun Tiandi asked.

"Sigh... There is a power struggle within the Flame Alliance. Because I refused to take a side, I was framed by the members of the Alchemy Hall and had no choice but to leave the Flame Alliance."

"I just didn't expect the Flame Alliance to be so ruthless as to send people to hunt me down!"

Speaking of this, a trace of coldness flashed in Gu He's eyes, and his hands clenched until they creaked.

"Oh? Then could you tell me about the Flame Alliance, sir?" Hun Tiandi asked curiously. No matter how tight the intelligence network was, it wasn't as clear as what Gu He knew.

The Flame Alliance's headquarters is in the Jia Ma Empire. It can be said to be the most powerful force in the empire, with a clear division of labor and numerous departments.

It can be called the overlord of the Jia Ma Empire on the surface; even the royal family has to show respect.

The Alchemy Hall is just one of the departments, but it is quite important. The pills refined there are sent to the department responsible for commerce in the Flame Alliance.

Using the Mittel Family's sales channels, they are scattered to every corner of the empire.

Their influence has become increasingly vast, with various forces flocking to join them, even surpassing the Cloud Mist Sect of the past.

The Alchemy Hall is near the center of the empire, and every day, Alchemists from the empire stop there.

It has even become the largest trading place for Alchemists in the Jia Ma Empire.

All kinds of precious medicinal herbs and rare pill formulas appear there. After all, many heavenly treasures are hidden in sparsely populated deep mountains and old forests.

After some Alchemists gather them and find they have no use for them, they bring them out to exchange for what they need.

The reputation of the Alchemy Hall under the Flame Alliance has already surpassed the Alchemist Guild...

Gu He detailed the influence of the Flame Alliance in the Jia Ma Empire...

"Mr. Gu He, why did you join the Flame Alliance in the past?" Hun Tiandi asked.

"Mr. Hun knows that I am an Alchemist and consider myself somewhat talented in the art of alchemy. I heard that there is a sacred land for Alchemists in the Central Plains called the Pill Tower, a place countless Alchemists dream of."

"Those who can enter are all the most elite. My former wish was to go to the Pill Tower to study!"

"The bargaining chip Xiao Yan used to invite me back then was that if there was an opportunity, he would recommend me to the Pill Tower for a period of advanced study."

Speaking to this point, Gu He shook his head helplessly. However, the alchemy tasks in the Flame Alliance were heavy, and his wish to enter the Pill Tower was never realized.

Liu Ling naturally knew about this as well.

Once, Xiao Yan, Fa Ma, Hai Bodong, and their group went to the place where Gu He lived...

"I see. Thank you for telling me, Mr. Gu He. Please focus on recovering from your injuries!" Hearing this, Hun Tiandi stood up and spoke to Gu He.

Liu Ling, take good care of him! Then, Hun Tiandi left the hall.

"Liu Ling, following this Mr. Hun is truly not simple!" Gu He sighed with emotion.

"Yes, Teacher!" Liu Ling also showed a look of yearning. The Pill Tower? It was nothing special; he, Liu Ling, had also participated in the trials.

He had even obtained a Tier 7 High-Rank Alchemist badge!

Gu He shook his head slightly. From their brief conversation, what he saw with his eyes was naturally deeper than what Liu Ling saw.

The Xiao Family!

Xiao Lin sat in the main seat, and all the elders of the Xiao Family were present. He then informed everyone of the message Mu Qingluan had brought.

"Clan Leader, mobilize the clan's foundations and directly sweep through the Black-Corner Region to completely annihilate the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty!" A woman with long legs and a full figure spoke, but her voice was as cold as ice.

"Indeed, I agree with Aunt Xiao Yu's suggestion. We must pull up the roots to eliminate the problem!" Xiao Yingjie was very aggressive.

"Clan Leader, don't hesitate anymore. If we don't act, it will be too late once the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty grows!"

The one speaking was Thunder Saint Xiao Li; his son Xiao Yujie had been killed by Hun Tiandi.

A few days ago, he had gone to the Black-Corner Region to witness Dazheng's promotion to an Empire, and the birth of a nineteen-clawed True Dragon of Luck had shocked everyone on the spot.

Otherwise, he would have acted to kill Hun Tiandi then and there.

One must know that the True Dragon of Luck above the Jia Ma Empire's royal family only had nine claws.

Only when promoted to a Celestial Empire would it double and transform into an eighteen-clawed True Dragon of Luck.

"We cannot act recklessly. Forcing our hand would put Qing Lin's life in danger. Furthermore, the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty is not as simple as it seems!"

"The fact that they could annihilate the Burning Flame Valley, snatch a bride from the Thunder Clan, break into the Starfall Pavilion, and retreat unscathed proves this!"

Xiao Ding stopped them in time and explained the reasons.

"The only way now is a prisoner exchange. Rescuing Qing Lin is the best course of action!"

"Use the Remnants of the Soul Clan to exchange for Qing Lin's safety!"

Xiao Lin took a deep breath upon hearing this and agreed with Xiao Ding's suggestion. After all, the Green Scale Snake Saint was a good friend of his father, Xiao Yan.

She was worth the Xiao Family's effort!

"In the name of the Heavenly Mansion Alliance, send a letter to Hun Tiandi of the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty, stating the terms for the prisoner exchange!"

Xiao Lin made the decision, and soon the letter from the Heavenly Mansion Alliance was sent to the Black-Corner Region.