100: Chapter 100 is your responsibility!

"Just say that while the chamber of commerce was recently procuring Spirit Medicine in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, they accidentally discovered the Blazing Fire Sect acting suspiciously. They are suspected of having secret contact with unidentified Cultivators from an outside prefecture in the Fallen Phoenix Valley area, perhaps plotting something!"

"Remember, do not mention Golden Core Cultivators, do not mention the teleportation array, and certainly do not mention that our people were killed. Say it was an accidental discovery of uncertain intelligence. Throw this hot potato to the Tiangang Sect!"

"As long as the people from the Tiangang Sect aren't stupid, they will definitely send someone to verify it."

Su Chengyuan's eyes lit up, instantly understanding Su Cheng's tactic.

Borrowing a knife to kill!

Let the Tiangang Sect test these waters!

With Chen Tai and Deacon Lin's suspicious and credit-hungry natures, they would surely report to their Sect upon receiving this news.

As the leader of Qinghe Prefecture, the Tiangang Sect could never tolerate the Blazing Fire Sect colluding with foreign enemies right under their nose!

When the time comes and the Tiangang Sect sends people to investigate, they will inevitably clash with the Blazing Fire Sect's Golden Core True Person.

When two tigers fight, one is bound to get hurt!

And they can continue to hide behind the scenes, reaping the benefits of the conflict.

If things take a turn for the worse, they only need to withdraw the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce; it couldn't possibly affect the Su Family.

Even if they can't make it in time, the other party wants Qinghe Prefecture, and there's a high probability they'll still want to do business with the Zhenpin Pavilion. It doesn't matter who they sell to, so the Zhenpin Pavilion might actually be the safest place then.

"Incredible, son, you are truly incredible!" Su Chengyuan praised from the bottom of his heart.

"Father, go send the message now," Su Cheng said. "Be quick!"

Inside the Zhenpin Pavilion in Qinghe Prefecture.

Vice President Liu Xing was dealing with a mountain of accounts. Ever since the Zhenpin Pavilion established itself in Qinghe Prefecture, the frenzy caused by the supreme-grade pills had left him overwhelmed.

Despite being busy enough to barely touch the ground every day, he enjoyed it.

After all, the immense wealth and elevated status involved were enough to make his efforts worthwhile.

An emergency communication talisman suddenly lit up; it was sent by Su Chengyuan.

Liu Xing did not dare to be negligent. He immediately took the jade talisman and probed it with his Divine Sense.

When he finished reading the information in the jade talisman, the relaxed smile on his face instantly vanished.

A large part of the Blazing Fire Sect's current success was due to him, but he hadn't expected them to take such a risk as to collude with Cultivators from an outside prefecture.

Liu Xing hurriedly sent a trusted aide to deliver visiting cards to Chen Tai and Deacon Lin of the Tiangang Sect.

The Tiangang Sect, the Immortal Cave of an Inner Gate Elder.

Chen Tai and Deacon Lin were slightly surprised to receive the visiting card from Liu Xing of the Zhenpin Pavilion.

Since reaching a Medicinal Pill trade agreement with the Zhenpin Pavilion, although their contact had been frequent, such a formal visit was a first.

They didn't dare to delay and left the Sect together to go to the Zhenpin Pavilion.

Upon arrival, the three exchanged a few pleasantries before quickly cutting to the chase.

"Elder Chen, Deacon Lin, I have invited you two here today to inform you of a matter. It concerns the interests of both our parties and may also concern the safety of Qinghe Prefecture." Liu Xing could not hide the worry on his face, his tone sincere. "While the chamber was recently procuring Spirit Medicine in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, they accidentally discovered the Blazing Fire Sect acting suspiciously in the Fallen Phoenix Valley area. They seem to be in secret contact with unidentified Cultivators from an outside prefecture, possibly plotting something."

He thought for a moment and continued, "Although the Zhenpin Pavilion only cares about business and shouldn't interfere in these Sect struggles, I am on good terms with you two and know that you care deeply for the Tiangang Sect. I felt it was necessary to warn you about this news."

"If the Blazing Fire Sect truly is colluding with an outside prefecture, I'm afraid the Tiangang Sect will be the first to be targeted. At that time, not only will the Tiangang Sect suffer losses, but our Zhenpin Pavilion's business will also surely be affected."

Hearing this, Chen Tai and Deacon Lin looked at each other, the ease between their brows completely gone.

The Blazing Fire Sect and the Tiangang Sect had never been on good terms, and their old grudges had not faded.

Furthermore, the Zhenpin Pavilion was now the leader of the Medicinal Pill market in Qinghe Prefecture.

Although the source of the news was accidental, information that the Zhenpin Pavilion went out of its way to share would never be groundless.

"Steward Liu's words are not without merit," Chen Tai spoke first, thinking of the Blazing Fire Sect's old debts and his deceased son.

He could hardly suppress the turmoil in his heart. "The Blazing Fire Sect has always been insidious and cunning; their intentions are damnable. If they truly are colluding with an outside prefecture, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Deacon Lin deeply agreed as he thought of his granddaughter's death, the hatred in his heart stirred up again.

Although he outwardly chose to let that matter go, who could truly be completely indifferent?

"Thank you for the warning, Steward Liu!" Chen Tai stood up and solemnly cupped his hands. "This matter is of great importance, and we will verify it ourselves. The Tiangang Sect will surely remember the kindness of Steward Liu and the Zhenpin Pavilion."

Seeing how seriously they took it, Liu Xing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He had completed the task assigned by the Master; as for what followed, it was beyond his control.

After giving their thanks, Chen Tai and Deacon Lin hurried back to the Sect.

They did not report directly to the highest level, but first gathered several Elders they were close with to discuss the matter.

"The Blazing Fire Sect is secretly contacting outside prefecture Cultivators in Fallen Phoenix Valley? The Disciple trial might just be a front?" An Elder stroked his beard, full of doubt. "If this is true, isn't it like inviting a wolf into the house? But the source of this news..."

"The news was personally reported by Steward Liu Xing of the Zhenpin Pavilion," Deacon Lin emphasized. "It doesn't seem fake, and there's no need for it to be."

Chen Tai also added, "We have had a long-standing feud with the Blazing Fire Sect; it wouldn't be surprising for them to do anything despicable. Moreover, the current status of the Zhenpin Pavilion in Qinghe Prefecture is far beyond that of ordinary forces."

"They have increased cooperation with our Tiangang Sect and cut off the Blazing Fire Sect's Medicinal Pill channels. With such grievances, how could the Blazing Fire Sect let the matter rest?"

After some analysis, several Elders felt that the matter was not groundless.

In the world of cultivation, colluding with foreign enemies and bringing in forces from other prefectures was a major taboo.

This was not just a conflict between Sects, but an opposition between Prefecture Cities.

Once it happened, the consequences would be unbearable for all Sects in Qinghe Prefecture.

Ultimately, they decided they could not take matters into their own hands and must report to the Sect's high-level management.

Inside the main hall of the Tiangang Sect, the Sect Master and several high-level Elders listened to the report from Chen Tai and Deacon Lin.

The Sect Master was a Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivator who was usually very dignified. Upon hearing the report, a hint of worry appeared between his brows.

"Fallen Phoenix Valley? Blazing Fire Sect?" the Sect Master asked in a deep voice. "Have they had any abnormal movements recently?"

An Elder responsible for intelligence stood out and respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Sect Master, since the Blazing Fire Sect announced its mountain closure, there have been recent rumors that they are holding a three-month Disciple trial in the Fallen Phoenix Valley of the Monster Beast Mountain Range and have designated it as a forbidden zone. However, past Sect trials have never been so high-profile, nor have they ever cordoned off such a vast area."

"But considering the Sect's recent situation, there was nothing particularly suspicious about it."

Another Elder questioned Chen Tai and the other: "Elder Chen, Deacon Lin, how did you two learn of this?"

Chen Tai replied, "It was Steward Liu Xing of the Zhenpin Pavilion. He came to warn us and revealed the Blazing Fire Sect's tracks. He had no exact evidence in his words, only speculating that the Blazing Fire Sect's behavior was unusual and that they might be up to something. Because he is on good terms with us, he informed us."

Upon hearing this, that Elder's expression toward Chen Tai changed several times quickly.

The matter of the Zhenpin Pavilion's private Medicinal Pill transactions with Chen Tai and Deacon Lin had already reached their ears.

Although the Sect's high-level management had not explicitly forbidden it, they were already dissatisfied with the actions of these two.

"Since you two discovered the clue, then this investigation shall be handled by you two." The Sect Master made the final decision, giving Chen Tai and the other no chance to refuse.