Chapter 174 - Someone Entered the Island (1/2)

Ye Chen’s heart trembled. Someone had secretly entered the island. Furthermore, it was two Earthly Venerable Rank combatants!

With such strength, it was not surprising that they could hide from Great Emperor Mingwu’s army and had sneaked in!

Ye Chen’s Astral Body transmitted a message to Little Tanuki, who was still cultivating in the side courtyard. Little Tanuki suddenly opened its eyes and a white figure flashed through the night.

“I wonder what these two Earthly Venerable Rank combatants came to the island for. They’re probably here for the Purple-gold Divine Fish!” Ye Chen suddenly realized. These two men’s aura felt somewhat familiar, so he used his Astral Body to sweep again and found that they were Xi Yang and Xi Li, the two Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect Elders he had encountered in the Sunken Jade Tower!

A cold light flashed in Ye Chen’s eyes. Xi Yang and Xi Li were both mid-Earthly Venerable Rank combatants! He would see what they planned to do first!

A moment later, Little Tanuki landed on Ye Chen’s shoulder with a whistle.

Ye Chen was five to six hundred meters away from Xi Yang and Xi Li. Hidden in the grass, Xi Yang and Xi Li could not detect Ye Chen at all but Ye Chen could use his Astral Body to monitor their every movement. The two intruders had landed quietly onshore and stopped in the forest.

After a while, Ye Chen felt several figures coming out of the Xuan Pavilion, heading in his direction. They were Lei Yi, Hao Feng, and Yan Cheng!

Those three guys dared to set themselves up with the people from Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect!

There was silence all around. The wind blew through the trees, causing the leaves to rustle.

“Who’s there?” Lei Yi lowered his voice and asked.

“Xi Yang and Xi Li from the Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect!” Xi Yang replied and moved forward together with Xi Li.

“Elders.” Lei Yi and the two others fist saluted.

“This is Lei Yi, the third son of the Lei Clan of the Nanman Kingdom in the Central Empire.” Xi Yang’s gaze fell on Lei Yi. The news of Ye Chen catching the Purple-gold Divine Fish and Master Apothecary Xuanyi refining a Human Tier medicinal pill was leaked by Lei Yi and the others.

“That’s right.” Lei Yi nodded and looked around a few times.

“Did Young Master Lei invite others?” Xi Li’s expression darkened as he said unhappily.

“Since the two Elders are here, why don’t we talk about working together?” Lei Yi looked at Xi Yang and Xi Li, and smiled. He thought to himself, ‘I’ve also invited the Taiyi Sword Sect and Emerald Cloud Sect but why both of them didn’t come?’

“Master Apothecary Xuanyi is a peak Earthly Venerable Rank combatant and he has seven Earthly Venerable Rank fighters by his side. There are also many fighters from Great Emperor Mingwu lying in ambush outside. In Young Master Lei’s opinion, how are we to rob the medicinal pill from Master Apothecary Xuanyi’s hands?” Xi Yang asked quietly. He could tell that Lei Yi was not a person easy to negotiate with.

“Does Young Master Lei know when Master Apothecary Xuanyi will finish refining the medicinal pill?” Xi Li asked. If they moved in too early and Master Apothecary Xuanyi had not finished the pill, then it would only end up being ruined in the furnace. However, if they were one or two days late and Great Emperor Mingwu and Master Apothecary Xuanyi had finished splitting the Human Tier medicinal pill and increased their cultivation after consumption, then it would be even difficult to rob the pill.

“I’ll find out when Master Apothecary Xuanyi will finish refining the pill. I’ll be in charge of the internal affairs and the Elders of the Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect will be in charge of grabbing them. How about that?” Lei Yi said. Things were a bit off from his expectation. If the Three Major Sects moved at the same time, it was guaranteed that they would get the medicinal pill. Then, the Three Major Sects would be each other’s check and balance, and share the spoils, and they could even share some of the forces to the back. However, now that only the Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect had arrived, it was very difficult to get the medicinal pill. Even if they had obtained it, it would most likely be monopolized by the Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect. Although the power of the Lei Clan behind him was even greater than the Three Major Sects, they were far in the Central Empire. At this rate, they would be working without reaping any benefits! Lei Yi had to think of other countermeasures!

“The Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect alone can’t steal the medicinal pill!” Yan Cheng could not help but reminded from the side.

“Is this Young Master Yan Cheng? Does Young Master Yan Cheng not believe in the Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect’s strength?” Xi Li snorted coldly.

“My Junior Brother has spoken recklessly. Please don’t blame him!” Lei Yi hurriedly grabbed Yan Cheng. They were weak now and could only endure silently.

“We have a few bags here that we ask Young Master Lei to keep. If they’re eaten, it would cause the body to feel weak and unable to use Celestial Chi. It’s made by a secret technique from the Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect and even Master Apothecary Xuanyi would not be able to detect it. The day Master Apothecary Xuanyi finishes refining the medicinal pill, slip this into Master Apothecary Xuanyi and his guards’ food. Then, we’ll surely be able to steal the pill.” Xi Yang chuckled and handed Lei Yi several bags.

“That’s impossible. When Master Apothecary began his work, food from the outside will not be allowed in…” Lei Yi’s expression darkened. Poisoning so many Earthly Venerable Rank combatants was very dangerous.

“Young Master Lei is Master Apothecary Xuanyi’s favorite disciple, so you’ll certainly have a chance. Even if he doesn’t eat, doesn’t he still have to drink?” Xi Li said darkly.

Lei Yi could only accept the items and continue to scheme.

“This is the Earth Varmint. It’s the mystical beast in charge of communication in our Stalwarts of the Heavenly Stars Sect. It can easily avoid others’ sight and pass on the news. We have to return to report back to the Sect Leader. Senior Brother Xi Yang will be responsible for the liaison on the island. I shall await good news from Young Master Lei.” Xi Li chuckled and pointed to a furry gray mouse by Xi Yang’s foot.