Face to face with Wu Zun

Lin Xiao followed several Martial Venerables to their sphere of influence.

Along the way, Lin Xiao also learned the origins of these Martial Venerables.

They came from different factions of Martial Venerables.

Hua Rongdao was a Martial Venerable of the God Race, and his strength was the strongest among the several Martial Venerables.

The rest came from the Immortal Race, the Demon Race, and the Eternal Calamity Remnant Clan.

They were all the most powerful forces within Zhenlong Pass, having been stationed there for a considerable amount of time, possessing extraordinary strength and foundation.

“Master Lin, please.”

This place was one of the main strongholds of the God Race.

Hua Rongdao politely invited Lin Xiao, while the other Martial Venerables exchanged smiles, their gazes fixed on Lin Xiao as if looking at a fat sheep.

Lin Xiao walked forward on his own, completely unaware.

He sat down on a chair, his gaze deep as he looked at Hua Rongdao.

“May I know what the grand plan you mentioned earlier is?”

“Haha, Master Lin is truly impatient. Since that’s the case, I, Hua, won’t waste any more time.”

Hua Rongdao then laid out the plan that their major forces had secretly agreed upon.

In the future,

Their major forces would establish a dedicated Alchemy Hall for external sales.

Lin Xiao would be responsible for the refining of Medicinal Pills, while he wouldn't need to interfere with anything else. The final profits would be split 80/20, with them taking eighty percent and Lin Xiao taking twenty.

Lin Xiao listened quietly, no expression on his Face.

“Oh, and to lighten your burden, Master Lin, you can select some individuals from our various forces whom you deem suitable and teach them how to refine Medicinal Pills. This way, once they learn, you can also relax a bit.”

“There is also one last requirement: each month, you need to provide each of our forces with ten eighth-grade elixirs and two ninth-grade elixirs. As for the medicinal ingredients, Master, you don’t need to worry; we will each prepare them.”

After speaking,

Hua Rongdao smiled as he looked at Lin Xiao. This was the plan they had discussed.

They felt they were quite generous, leaving Lin Xiao with a full twenty percent of the profits, which was also a very substantial sum of wealth.

Lin Xiao’s expression remained calm.

It must be said, these conditions would make even capitalists weep.

Not only did they want him to be a laborer, but he also had to help them cultivate talent. They were truly playing a good game!

Even though Lin Xiao was prepared, he couldn’t help but curse inwardly, “What the hell!”

“Master Lin, we are very sincere. You alone will have the final say in this large Alchemy Hall, and we are giving you a full twenty percent of the profits.”

Hua Rongdao still wore a smile.

He looked at the young man before him. Since he was already in their territory, whether he agreed or not didn't really matter. However, if the other party was willing to cooperate voluntarily, that would be for the best!

“I refuse!”

Lin Xiao’s cold voice rang out, without any hesitation, he said it decisively.

“Master Lin, I advise you to think carefully. This condition is already quite good.”

The several Martial Venerables narrowed their eyes, and the atmosphere became somewhat subtle.

“Haha, Your Excellency Martial Venerable, this condition is truly too demanding. I, Lin, will not agree!”

Still a refusal.

Lin Xiao could not possibly agree to this condition!

Moreover, even if the other party offered a reward that satisfied Lin Xiao, Lin Xiao would not agree.

What were they thinking? They were enemies!

“Is that so? That’s truly a pity then!”

Hua Rongdao’s smile became somewhat meaningful.

Lin Xiao stood up directly and walked towards the outside.

“Master Lin, are you leaving already? Won’t you stay for a cup of tea? Most people don’t get to taste the tea of my God Race…”

Behind him, Hua Rongdao’s voice rang out again, but this time it was slightly cold, not as amiable as before.

“No, I, Lin, still have matters to attend to, so I won’t bother you.”

Lin Xiao continued to walk forward on his own.

“No, do you really think you can leave today?”

The Martial Venerable from the Remnant Clan finally couldn't help but speak. He looked at Lin Xiao as if he were looking at an idiot. How could there be such a fool in the Eternal Tribulation Battlefield?

“What do you mean, Your Excellency?”

Lin Xiao turned his head, looking at the other party with a cold expression.

“Lin Xiao, an Awakened One from Dragon Country, Early Stage Six-rank cultivation, that’s you, isn’t it!”

This Martial Venerable from the Remnant Clan revealed the information he knew about Lin Xiao.

“You investigated me?”

Lin Xiao’s eyes grew cold.

“Hahaha, I’m just baffled. How did someone like you live until now? Who gave you the guts, an ant of Six-rank, to speak to me like that?”

“Do you really think that just because we invited you here, you’re on top of the world?”

The Remnant Clan Martial Venerable shook his head, looking at Lin Xiao mockingly.

Lin Xiao looked at the several Martial Venerables before him, finding that all of their Faces showed the same mocking smile.

“Fellow Daoist Hua, what exactly do you want to do?”

“Fellow Daoist Hua? Is that what you can call him? We called you Master Lin out of respect, but since you don’t want Face, then don’t blame us.”

At this moment, Hua Rongdao no longer pretended, tearing off his hypocritical mask.

A teacup filled with tea appeared before Lin Xiao.

“Drink this tea, and you can still be your Master Lin. Otherwise, what awaits you will be hellish brutality!”

An indifferent voice came from Hua Rongdao’s mouth. Their fox tail had finally been revealed.

They had tampered with the tea in this cup. As long as Lin Xiao drank it, he would only be at their mercy in the future.

Lin Xiao raised his hand to take the teacup, brought it to his nose, and lightly sniffed it.

“Oh? This scent really smells quite fragrant.”

However,

“Smash!”

“Oops, my apologies, my hand accidentally trembled, and it fell to the ground. It made a mess; how about I clean it up?”

Lin Xiao pretended to bend down to clean, thoroughly enraging the Four Martial Venerables before him.

“Sigh… Since that’s the case, then don’t blame us!”

At this moment, they still feigned an expression of helplessness.

“Buzz!”

The four Martial Venerable powerhouses simultaneously released their Martial Venerable Aura, all pressing down on Lin Xiao.

“Lin Xiao, I’m giving you one last chance! Release your mind and be controlled by me!”

At this moment, Lin Xiao clearly felt the terrifying pressure from the Martial Venerable powerhouses. His body unconsciously began to resist.

Under the pressure of four Martial Venerable powerhouses, an ordinary Six-rank would have long been unable to move, or even crushed to death on the spot.

Their expressions were indifferent; they were high and mighty, not taking Lin Xiao seriously at all.

An ant, being able to earn money for them was already the greatest gift they could bestow!

Hua Rongdao’s gaze was stern, and the terrifying pressure emanating from him continued to be outputted.

He was waiting for Lin Xiao’s answer.

“I say, have you not eaten? With such little Aura, who can you suppress?”

Lin Xiao slowly stood up, as if nothing had happened, staring at the Four Martial Venerables. His powerful physique showed no fear of the strong pressure from the Four Martial Venerables.

“What?”

This scene was somewhat unbelievable.

Four Martial Venerables exerting their full power simultaneously, yet their pressure couldn’t suppress a Six-rank ant?

“Hmph, he has some tricks. No wonder he’s so arrogant!”

The Demon Race Martial Venerable snorted coldly. He had a short temper and instantly appeared above Lin Xiao, pressing his large hand down gently.

“Kneel!”

A vast energy enveloped Lin Xiao. Ferocious Devilish Qi, imbued with the mighty power of a Martial Venerable, this strike was enough to easily suppress a Peak Martial King!

“Buzz!”

Lin Xiao lightly raised his right hand and pointed a finger. Without any flashy moves, he directly blocked the attack with his fingertip.

This scene caused the Demon Race Martial Venerable above to constrict his pupils.

“Impossible!”

He blurted out, “This is impossible!”

Lin Xiao looked at him indifferently, spewing profanities.

“You useless trash, can’t you use a little more strength? Haven’t you eaten?!”

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