Chapter 116 - Ruthless Betrayal (1/2)

Translator: StarReader

Editor: p4553r

Clap~

At the sharp clap, everyone turned to Chu Qingcheng.

She smiled and eyed the Vicious Pill King, “On this occasion, with all seven houses gathered here, I would like everyone to bear witness to one matter of mine!”

She stared Vicious Pill King down with a cold gaze, “Yan Song, it is time to end our grudges, today.”

“Ha-ha-ha… What grudges do you speak of? I do not understand. Have I perhaps turned up uninvited?” Vicious Pill King stroked his beard.

Squinting, Chu Qingcheng continued, “Yan Song, stop faking it. The elders of the seven houses are here, and so is Regent Estate’s second young master. You won’t leave this place until you give up the Rainbow Cloud Palm’s antidote!”

Iris Overseer and Peony Overseer stood up also, ready to strike at a moment’s notice.

The others kept silent, watching the events unfold.

They knew of this grudge between them for a long time. This time, however, Drifting Flowers Edifice invited Regent Estate to mediate and press down on Pill King Hall. Vicious Pill King would have no choice but to comply in his presence.

Yet, just when the second young master ought to speak, he remained unusually quiet.

The people ignored Chu Qingcheng, and Vicious Pill King, turning their gazes to Qingcheng.

Because they all knew, he was the one who had the final say.

Who was right and who was wrong, who failed and who won, all rested on this man’s shoulders.

Huangpu Qingyun smiled towards Vicious Pill King, “Ha-ha-ha, Elder Yan, if you truly poisoned Drifting Flowers Edifice’s disciples, there is no harm in providing the antidote and keep it cordial.”

“He-he-he, second young master is right!”

Snickering, Vicious Pill King cupped his hands at Huangpu Qingyun, but his sinister eyes stared right at Chu Qingcheng, “I have indeed hurt your overseers, but I am unable to provide the antidote.”

“Yan Song, the nerve of you! You won’t even listen to the Regent Estate? Do I have to bother His Majesty for you to drop this matter?” Chu Qingcheng shouted.

But Huangpu Qingyun lightly waved it off, “His Highness is terribly occupied and has no time to mind us, seven houses. Even after what happened in Windgaze City between Veiled Dragon Pavilion and Hell Valley, His Highness rebuked them both. Not only they, but even the other houses were given a warning. Windgaze City has now become a restricted area for us.”

When Huangpu Qingyun pointed this out, Long Jiu and Hell Valley’s 5th elder started glaring at each other.

Zhuo Fan sneered inside, knowing where this was going.

For the Regent Estate to unify the seven houses, they must have all of the houses’ affairs under their control. Wouldn’t it become a mere figurehead as the leader of the seven houses if the other houses turned to the emperor for mediation?

[Humph, they move quite quickly when it comes to grabbing power. So this is the true ambition of Regent Estate!] Zhuo Fan’s eyes flashed coldly.

Chu Qingcheng took a deep breath to calm her anger, “Qingyun, you are right, but this old dog…”

“Leave it to me!”

Huangpu Qingyun held his hand in interruption and spoke to Vicious Pill King, “Elder Yan, taking your current stance is tantamount to slighting Regent Estate. Don’t you see me sitting here?”

“Ha-ha-ha, the second young master misunderstands. The truth is, I cannot provide the antidote!”

Vicious Pill King cupped his hands and smiled, “But, shouldn’t what a certain thief stole be returned first?”

“Eh, what do you mean?” Huangpu Qingyun raised an eyebrow, his voice odd.

Grinning, Vicious Pill King looked at Chu Qingcheng in askance, speaking with a sly smile, “Edifice Lord Chu, I’m sure you haven’t forgotten of that devil Chu Qingtian.”

Shivering, tears welled in Chu Qingcheng as she clenched her fists. Bottomless rage and overflowing killing intent surged.

The people were shocked having witnessed Chu Qingcheng so out of control for the first time.

Sneering, Vicious Pill King added, “Drifting Flowers Edifice had once sent that devil, Chu Qingtian, to become my disciple. I found him smart and imparted some of my teachings. In the end, he stole Rainbow Cloud Palm’s antidote formula. His strength was lacking when refining it and died, while also poisoning many overseers in the process. How can this be my fault?”

“Yeah, he was my senior brother meant to inherit the master’s legacy. But he was driven by delusions of grandeur and betrayed us despite our good relations. He got his just deserts when he thought too highly of himself. He was blind to believe he could refine the antidote, only to fail!”

Yan Fu was mocking them now, “The only thing I admire about my senior brother is his talent in alchemy. As for his moral character, he was too arrogant, repaying gratitude with enmity and hurting Drifting Flowers Edifice. It can be said he was impudent!”

“Shut up!

Chu Qingcheng’s anger flared and her eyes reddened as she watched the evil pair. The others jerked in fright.