Chief of Dan City

Recently, the Pill Cauldron Pavilion has been quite lively.

The Five Great Hall Masters tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night, their hair turning white with anxiety over the matter of the two Alchemy King.

Meanwhile, Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian, the individuals involved, were leisurely enjoying hotpot and wine with Brother Zhong at the Mountain Resort.

As the few of them were feasting, a figure hurried in from outside the door.

"Brother Zhong, there's news about the matter you asked me to investigate."

The newcomer sat down and gulped down a mouthful of wine.

This person was Zhou Shen.

Ever since Ye Zhen mentioned being kicked out of his home last time, Brother Zhong had paid a bit more attention.

That's why he asked Zhou Shen to investigate the situation.

After finishing his wine, Zhou Shen, after adjusting for a few breaths, slowly explained the reason.

"According to Executive Yang, Ye Qingshan, the Hall Master of Lingbao Hall, chose a Third Grade Alchemist to be a worship (Gongfeng) for Ye Zhen, and thus asked him to hand over his Guest Elder Token."

"But Ye Zhen had already given the Guest Elder Token to you."

"Ye Qingshan told him to get it back, but Ye Zhen refused, which led to him being expelled from his family and stripped of his status as a true disciple."

This news was somewhat unexpected for Brother Zhong.

The other party was actually expelled from his family because of him?

He lightly tapped the table with his fingers.

His expression was somewhat meaningful.

After a moment of contemplation, he asked Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian, "What do you think of Ye Zhen?"

Wu Yue, upon hearing this, thought for a moment before replying, "He knows how to adapt, is good at handling things, has clear thoughts, and can be considered an outstanding talent among men."

Shi Xiaotian said, "He's mature for his age, steady and capable in his actions, sincere with people, and worth befriending."

The evaluations from the two of them were undeniably high.

Their words, both explicitly and implicitly, revealed a sense of goodwill.

Brother Zhong understood and had a plan in mind.

...

The next day!

In the streets and alleys, a piece of news exploded throughout Dan City.

"Have you heard? Two Five-Rank Alchemists are going to take on disciples in the Central Plaza today!"

"Hiss..."

As soon as these words were uttered, they immediately triggered a chorus of gasps.

"Who could be so fortunate as to have two Alchemy King take them as disciples?"

Alchemy King!

These were the most supreme figures in the entire Eastern Region.

To be able to become a disciple of even one of them was an opportunity to soar to great heights.

Let alone two of them; this was a direct path to instant success!

Countless people spread the news, and everyone rushed to the Central Plaza.

They clearly did not want to miss such a grand event.

At this moment, the Central Plaza was packed with people.

In the center of the plaza, there also stood a statue several tens of feet high.

That was the continent's first Nine-Rank Alchemist, the belief of all alchemists in the world.

His statues were found all over the world!

Every Dan City would have such a statue.

And in the world of alchemists, there was an unwritten rule.

The highest-grade ceremony for an alchemist to take on a disciple was in front of this statue.

This represented inheritance and hope.

On the high platform, beneath the statue, Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian, dressed in Five-Rank Alchemist black robes, stood on either side!

Below, Ye Zhen, dressed in a tight suit, poured tea and water for the two of them.

Wu Yue, with an imposing presence like a mountain, stood with his hands behind his back, solemnly and sternly asking, "Ye Zhen, are you willing to become our disciple!"

Ye Zhen respectfully kowtowed three times, "This disciple is willing!"

Among the crowd, there was a lot of discussion.

"Are these the two Five-Rank Alchemists?"

"How majestic, how domineering!"

"If only I could become a disciple of two such beings!"

"No, just one would be enough."

This remark drew a burst of mockery.

"You, want to become a disciple of a Alchemy King? Unless your ancestral grave emits green smoke, see if it's possible."

"Don't even look at what you look like?"

"A Alchemy King would naturally only accept handsome men with outstanding looks like me."

"This isn't a beauty pageant; taking disciples is about talent, what does it have to do with looks?"

"Heh heh, with your appearance, brother, your looks are even more prominent than your talent, so don't come out and affect the city's appearance!"

...

If they hadn't known this wasn't a place for trouble, fearing conflict that might displease the Alchemy King, there would probably have been multiple tragic incidents on the scene.

But it also revealed how great the influence of the two Alchemy King was.

All around were various sour remarks, and emotions of envy, jealousy, and hatred were practically overflowing.

In a corner, Brother Zhong looked at this scene, a smile spreading across his lips.

This was exactly the effect he wanted.

He had accepted Ye Zhen's things and stayed in his place, which counted as owing him a favor.

Now that Ye Zhen was expelled from his family, he naturally wouldn't stand by and do nothing.

Having the two Alchemy King take him as a disciple would surely push Ye Zhen's prestige to another peak.

And sometimes, prestige could be directly converted into strength.

...

The news of the two Alchemy King taking on disciples spread extremely quickly.

After all, what kind of existence were the Alchemy King?

Figures standing at the peak of the Eastern Region, walking bags of prestige.

It could be said that even a casual rumor about a Alchemy King could cause a huge sensation.

Let alone a major event like taking on disciples.

The news soon reached the Pill Cauldron Pavilion.

When the Five Great Hall Masters heard this news, they were all dumbfounded.

"That brat Ye Zhen, actually has such a fortune, to be valued by those two, and to hold a master-disciple ceremony under the Nine-Rank Alchemist statue?"

One Hall Master exclaimed in astonishment, his face full of disbelief.

"Old Ye! Such a deeply fortunate person, you actually expelled him from your family! You, what exactly were you thinking?!"

Someone was heartbroken, almost pointing at Ye Qingshan's nose and cursing him.

Apparently, they already knew about the falling out between Ye Zhen and Ye Qingshan.

Ye Qingshan, who was already filled with regret and had turned his hair white overnight, now regretted it so much that his insides were practically smoking.

Who could have imagined that the once useless and timid Ye Zhen would have such a heaven-defying fortune, to be valued by the two Alchemy King?

If he hadn't expelled him from the family, based on his master-disciple relationship with the two Alchemy King, inviting them to join the Pill Cauldron Pavilion would have been a sure thing.

Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret in this world.

And the commotion of the two Alchemy King taking on disciples was far from over.

Just then, a black-clad figure flew through the air.

This person was eight feet tall, holding a golden plaque, on which the words "Dan City" were clearly written.

His powerful aura shook the clouds.

It also alarmed the Five Great Hall Masters.

The few of them were originally still immersed in the shock of the two Alchemy King taking on disciples.

Upon seeing the newcomer, their expressions involuntarily became serious.

They quickly cupped their fists and bowed, saying, "We, greet the Grand Protector!"

The newcomer was none other than the Protector by the side of the Lord Dan of Dan City!

Especially the Dan City Token he held, which was the personal token of the Lord Dan of Dan City.

Seeing this token was like the Lord Dan of Dan City himself being present.

The Lord Dan of Dan City was the true master of Dan City.

He was also the stabilizing force and the pillar of Dan City.

He had guarded Dan City for countless years.

He could be said to be a living fossil-like existence.

The black-clad man came before everyone.

Holding the golden plaque!

His voice was like a booming bell.

"By the oral decree of Lord Dan, Ye Zhen of Pill Cauldron Pavilion, being young and promising, exceptionally talented, extraordinarily gifted, and of excellent character, is hereby specially conferred the title of — Chief of Dan City!"

"Boom..."

This news, for the Five Great Hall Masters, who were already in an extremely complex state of mind, stirred up a Category 12 typhoon.

The Lord Dan of Dan City hadn't issued any news for an unknown number of years, so why was there news now?

And he directly conferred Ye Zhen as Chief.

What kind of existence was the Chief? The second-in-command of Dan City!

He was practically on equal footing with them.

This was a complete leap to instant success!

Backed by two esteemed Alchemy King and supported by the Lord Dan of Dan City.

Now, it was no exaggeration to say that Ye Zhen wielded immense power.

This fortune and opportunity shocked and moved even the Five Great Hall Masters.

A junior from before seemed to be about to surpass them.

Although they were not pleased in their hearts.

But for the decisions of the Lord Dan of Dan City, they had no power to refute, other than respectfully obeying the command.

"We, respectfully obey the decree of Lord Dan!"

The five of them responded in unison.

At the same time, with complex thoughts, they accepted the black robe and identity token representing the Chief of Dan City, which were handed over by the Grand Protector.

If the news of the two esteemed Alchemy King taking on disciples spread like wildfire throughout Dan City.

Then the incident of the Lord Dan of Dan City conferring Ye Zhen was like pouring oil on a raging fire.

It caused the entire Dan City to completely explode!