Chapter 192: What a Good Dog!

"Song family head, Song Tianying, has arrived!"

"Ningdan Tower master, Jiang Xin, has arrived!"

"Wang family head, Wang Jia, has arrived!"

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Before the gate of Drunken Star Tower, a steward kept announcing names in a loud voice.

Heads of great families, peers in the alchemy world, rising martial artists, and every notable figure in the imperial city had nearly all gathered at Drunken Star Tower!

"Haha, Lord Song's presence brings great honor to my humble abode! Please, come inside and sit!"

"Oh, isn't this Master Jiang? Long time no see, long time no see! Please, come in!"

Wan Dongyang greeted guests at the entrance, busying himself with delight.

Anyone could see the smugness on Wan Dongyang's face.

Though Wan Dongyang's words were polite, his air of arrogance secretly irked these distinguished nobles.

But no matter how annoyed they were, there was nothing they could do.

Because from today onward, Drunken Star Tower would be the undisputed king of the Qin Kingdom's alchemy world!

Even the royal family would likely have to rely on Drunken Star Tower's goodwill!

For the royal family to cultivate talents, they had no choice but to purchase Drunken Star Tower's pills; otherwise, their younger generation would fall behind other families.

Most importantly, they would fall behind the Su family!

Everyone already believed that the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion would vanish from the imperial city from now on. This force, propped up by the royal family to counter Drunken Star Tower, would completely collapse!

But there was no help for it—launching three new pills at once dealt too heavy a blow to the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion!

Thus, Wan Dongyang had the right to be arrogant!

"Medicine Fragrance Pavilion master Ye Hang has arrived! Imperial Uncle Nanfeng Lou and Grand Princess Nanfeng Ruoqing have arrived!" the steward shouted again.

As luck would have it, Ye Hang arrived almost simultaneously with the Nanfeng family's representatives.

At such a grand event, who came first and who came later was not arbitrary.

Those who had entered earlier, though notable figures in the imperial city, were insignificant compared to those now appearing.

In other words, the earlier arrivals represented smaller powers; the later arrivals carried more weight!

By common sense, the royal representatives should have arrived last. But now, Nanfeng Lou was not the last to arrive, because the Su family's representative had yet to come!

Wan Dongyang saw Nanfeng Lou and Nanfeng Ruoqing and hurried forward to bow: "Wan Dongyang pays respects to the Imperial Uncle and the Grand Princess!"

Nanfeng Lou frowned and said displeasedly, "Where is Wan Donghai? We represent the royal family in coming here, and he, as the host, doesn't even come out to greet us?"

As if oblivious to Nanfeng Lou's displeasure, Wan Dongyang only smiled apologetically and said, "Imperial Uncle, please calm your anger. There are too many guests today; my elder brother is swamped inside and truly cannot spare the time, so he sent me to welcome the Imperial Uncle and the Grand Princess."

"Outrageous! This Qin Kingdom is still the Nanfeng family's realm, and your Wan family dares to be so insolent?" Nanfeng Lou said angrily.

"Heh, the Imperial Uncle can see that this pill-tasting gathering has too many people. This is our first time hosting such a grand event, and we truly lack experience. Please forgive any shortcomings in hospitality, Imperial Uncle. Though I, Wan Dongyang, am not the owner of Drunken Star Tower, I am my elder brother's full brother and the second master of Drunken Star Tower. It should be acceptable for me to welcome the Imperial Uncle here, shouldn't it?"

Wan Dongyang's forced smile infuriated Nanfeng Lou.

In the mortal world, imperial power was supreme.

Nanfeng Lou was the Emperor Nanfeng Yi's own uncle, representing the entire royal family. No matter how busy Wan Donghai was, he should have been here to greet Nanfeng Lou.

Yet Wan Donghai avoided meeting him, clearly giving the royal family a show of force.

This pill-tasting gathering had ulterior motives!

"Hmph! It seems Drunken Star Tower truly does not hold the royal family in regard! In that case, Qing'er, let's go!" With that, Nanfeng Lou really made to leave.

Wan Dongyang showed no sign of stopping him, merely watching Nanfeng Lou leave with a smile.

"Imperial Uncle, go slowly."

Just then, a slightly youthful voice rang out. It was Ye Yuan, who had come with Ye Hang. Nanfeng Lou stopped at the sound.

Nanfeng Lou was clearly an alchemy fanatic and had no experience in handling such a situation.

This scheme was ostensibly aimed at the Medicine Fragrance Pavilion, but in truth, it targeted the royal family. Any perceptive person could see that.

If the royal family had no one present today, it would be tantamount to retreating before battle.

Among those inside, there might be some loyal to the royal family, but the human world had always prioritized profit; who was emperor made little difference to them.

Thus, no matter how much the Wan family tried to intimidate, Nanfeng Lou could not leave!

At this pill-tasting gathering, the royal family had to have someone present. Otherwise, those fence-sitters who didn't know the truth would truly all lean toward the Su family!

Nanfeng Ruoqing saw it was Ye Yuan and was slightly surprised. She too was caught off guard by the situation and didn't know what to do. Just as she hesitated whether to leave, Ye Yuan spoke up at the right moment.

"Little boy, what do you want to say?" Nanfeng Lou frowned.

Ye Yuan ignored Nanfeng Lou and, imitating the steward's voice, shouted loudly: "Su family head, Su Yulin, has arrived!"

Wan Dongyang's expression changed, while others were puzzled, but then they saw Wan Dongyang stride out quickly with a beaming smile.

But as soon as he stepped out, the smile froze on his face.

Seeing Nanfeng Lou and Ye Hang, Wan Donghai immediately knew he had been tricked!

His eyes swept over the crowd, and only Ye Yuan looked at him with a grin. Wan Donghai's face darkened—it was that kid again, causing trouble!

Since he had already come out, it was awkward to go back in, so he had no choice but to step forward and pay his respects.

"Wan Donghai pays respects to the Imperial Uncle and the Grand Princess. Dongyang, you really are something—why didn't you call me when the Imperial Uncle and Grand Princess arrived?" Wan Donghai did not give anyone a chance to speak and immediately scolded Wan Dongyang.

Wan Dongyang caught on at once and said self-reproachfully, "Master, it's all my fault. I thought you were too busy in the back to receive guests, so I..."

"Shut up! Are the Imperial Uncle and Grand Princess ordinary people?" Wan Donghai scolded, then turned to Nanfeng Lou and said, "My younger brother is inexperienced. Imperial Uncle, please do not take offense."

Nanfeng Lou was about to speak when Ye Yuan burst out laughing: "Master Wan, what a waste it is that you didn't become an actor. Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter! Hahaha, the two of you playing off each other—what a comedy duo!"

Wan Donghai's face darkened. He knew well that this kid had a sharp tongue; the more he argued, the more he'd be led into a trap, so he simply ignored him.

But Ye Yuan clearly had no intention of letting him off and continued laughing: "Master Wan, you really are a good dog! The moment you heard your master had arrived, you came running out eagerly. Were you just listening with your ears pricked up inside?"

"Ye Yuan, the Imperial Uncle and Grand Princess are here—how dare you be so insolent!" A few words, and Wan Donghai was again on the verge of losing his temper.