468: Enemies meet

Among these Disciples of the Spirit Pill Hall, some had experience exploring ruins, but most did not.

Song Qi's stern words made all the Disciples realize the seriousness of the situation.

Even Gongsun Wangyue, though dissatisfied in his heart, did not dare to speak out.

Song Qi nodded.

He was quite satisfied with this group; the last time he led a team, they were real troublemakers—if you spoke, they would talk back, and in the end, it was unpleasant.

But the Hall Master of the Spirit Pill Hall, Elixir Patrol, was a reasonable person.

Therefore, he now dared to act and speak this way, not only for his own safety but also for the safety of everyone.

The spirit boat slowly approached the Spirit Pill Hall's camp.

Looking from the spirit boat, it was still a sea of emerald green, with no sign of an Immortal Cave at all.

Jiang Ning sensed it; there were spatial fluctuations in the distance, and they were clearly thicker than in other areas.

"It's actually a separately created space."

"Space?" Yun Qingqing heard him from the side and realized, "No wonder we can't see any sign of the ruins' Immortal Cave; it's not surprising if it's hidden in space."

Along the way, they hadn't received any information regarding the Immortal Cave.

Mainly because there wasn't much to say.

This space had only recently produced spatial fluctuations, the entrance hadn't opened yet, and no one knew the situation inside.

Gongsun Wangyue said from the side, "Since it's invisible, it must be a separate space. Does that even need to be said? Anyone could guess that."

Jiang Ning ignored Gongsun Wangyue.

However, some Disciples chimed in with agreement.

Gongsun Wangyue had good Comprehension Ability, strong Alchemy Technique, and a prominent family background; there was nothing wrong with sucking up to someone like him—perhaps they could take a shortcut in the future.

Song Qi felt these Disciples were a bit naive; aside from their Alchemy Technique, they were as simple as white lambs in every other aspect.

He continued, "According to the news I've received, this time, the First Prince, Third Prince, Fourth Prince, and Sixth Princess have all sent people, as well as some prominent families like the Qian Family and the Ma Family... we should try our best to avoid conflict with them.

Especially avoid conflict with the royal family. Although the White Tiger Continent follows the Emperor's orders, the princes are, after all, connected by Bloodline to the Emperor. They don't have to follow orders, but it's perfectly fine to give them some special consideration.

Finally, I must remind everyone that Pill Minister has also come, and he is in the Third Prince's team. Everyone must not act impulsively."

Yun Qingqing heard this and sneered, "Pill Minister dares to come? That treacherous villain. Master Elixir Patrol brought him from the fields to the Imperial City and spent a great deal of effort to make him a young talent.

In the end, because his own mental state was poor, he pushed all the responsibility onto others and joined the Third Prince's service.

I will look down on such a person no matter where he is!"

Gongsun Wangyue strongly agreed on this point, "Exactly, this treacherous villain is the shame of the Spirit Pill Hall. We should find an opportunity to clean house!"

No one in the Spirit Pill Hall liked the Third Prince, nor did they like Pill Minister, who followed him.

Pill Minister set an example for those Alchemists who wanted to join the Third Prince but were afraid of being attacked, leading to a split in the Spirit Pill Hall.

The Spirit Pill Hall had far fewer Alchemists now, but those who remained were like-minded; although it was a loss, everyone became more united because of this incident.

Song Qi sighed.

He knew that this time, the most difficult part would be Pill Minister's side.

Pill Minister is only at the Golden Core cultivation level now, but for the Third Prince to let Pill Minister come to the ruins, he must be accompanied by a Pill Slave at the Deity Transformation Realm Perfection. These Alchemists would suffer greatly if they rushed in.

He said seriously, "I also hate this person, but everyone must understand that the Third Prince's power is far greater than our Spirit Pill Hall's. This trip is primarily about safety.

There will be plenty of opportunities to find trouble for Pill Minister in the future; there's no need to do it here at the Immortal Cave.

Don't you all agree?"

Some people were also afraid of falling and agreed one after another.

But everyone understood that if they didn't deal with Pill Minister this time, once the trip to the Immortal Cave ended and Pill Minister was in the Third Prince's residence, there would be even less of a chance.

Amidst the controversy.

The spirit boat drew closer and closer to the camp.

Many people had already gathered in this place.

Everyone looked at the continuous mountain range and discussed the matter of the Integration Realm Immortal Cave.

The spirit boat arrived.

When the Cultivators on the ground saw the style of the spirit boat, they knew it belonged to the Spirit Pill Hall.

"Isn't that the Spirit Pill Hall?"

"This time in the Immortal Cave, we won't have to worry about not having enough Medicinal Pills or not being able to find high-Rank Medicinal Pills."

"Having Alchemists from the Spirit Pill Hall is indeed a benefit."

Alchemists from the Spirit Pill Hall were like doctors on a battlefield—very popular.

Pill Minister, who had just arrived not long ago, looked at the Spirit Pill Hall's spirit boat with hatred in his eyes.

If Elixir Patrol had allowed him to get a ranking back then, he wouldn't be so passive now, mocked by everyone, which also caused his Dao Heart to become unstable and almost ruined his path in Alchemy.

Beside him, a feminine-looking Pill Slave said softly, "Master, those are people from the Spirit Pill Hall. We came out this time to find a Pill Formula.

The Third Highness's people will search for the Legacy and won't be able to look after us. With only the two of us, two hands cannot fight four."

What the Pill Slave actually wanted to say was that Pill Minister only had him for protection, and since Pill Minister's Realm was low, he was a burden; he should keep a low profile, not be too flamboyant, and not offend people.

Pill Minister slapped the Pill Slave's face, "Is it a servant's place to criticize my affairs?"

The Pill Slave hurriedly begged for forgiveness, "This servant has overstepped. Please punish me, Master."

"Don't let it happen again."

Pill Minister watched as the Spirit Pill Hall's spirit boat slowly landed and was finally put away into a Storage Ring.

On Song Qi's side, many people came to greet them.

Everyone wanted to get on familiar terms with the Spirit Pill Hall.

"Great Masters, if you encounter trouble inside the ruins, I am willing to trade everything I obtain for a Great Master's help."

"Great Master, I am an acquaintance of Elder Song of the Spirit Pill Hall. I wonder how Elder Song's health is nowadays?"

"Brother Song Qi, you're leading the team again this time..."

Yun Qingqing whispered to Jiang Ning from the side, "These people are all here to build connections; they're just eyeing the Spirit Stones in our pockets."

Gongsun Wangyue dealt with the crowd while scanning the surroundings.

He saw Pill Minister.

After thinking for a moment, he poked Yun Qingqing and pointed, "Qingqing, is that person Pill Minister?"

Yun Qingqing had a simple nature, and seeing Pill Minister, she immediately became angry.

She hadn't felt much before, but now, the better Elixir Patrol treated her, the more she wanted to help Elixir Patrol vent this anger.

Just as Yun Qingqing was about to go out, she found Jiang Ning pulling her sleeve.

"Jiang Ning?"

Jiang Ning shook his head and sent a voice transmission: "Gongsun Wangyue saw him first, but he isn't going. He's waiting for you to take the lead. After you go over, he'll use your name to boost his own reputation.

In the end, you'll be the one offending people, while he gains no matter what.

You're not a child anymore; how can you still be so reckless?"

If it weren't for the fact that Yun Qingqing had helped him a lot, given Jiang Ning's personality, he definitely wouldn't have bothered to stop her and say these things.

Yun Qingqing said, "I know. I've said long ago that Gongsun Wangyue is a villain, but regardless of whether Gongsun Wangyue is playing tricks, I'm going to go 'greet' Pill Minister."

Seeing the situation, Song Qi blocked her and said with a bitter smile, "My dear lady, the Third Prince's men are all here right now. Don't go seeking the limelight. If you won't think of yourself, you must think of the Yun Family behind you?

Don't you agree?"

When it came to herself, Yun Qingqing wasn't afraid at all.

But when it came to involving her family, Yun Qingqing hesitated.