Chapter 125: Dare to Overturn a Ten-Thousand-Year Rule

Inside the room, Lin Fan helplessly shook his head. People nowadays were really petty. Those alchemists on the Cauldron Peak were truly worthless, lacking any brains at all. Instead of looking for the cause within themselves, they foolishly came here to act recklessly—utterly brainless.

Thinking about it, Lin Fan chuckled to himself. Look how comfortable his life was now: not only was he revered by the outer disciples, but he also had an endless supply of pills to refine.

Not only had he made a hefty profit from them, but he had also earned their utmost admiration. Such skill—he wouldn't yield to anyone else.

However, the Cauldron Peak would surely not let this rest. It might even bring out some old-timers. Outer disciples were the foundation of the sect, and the Cauldron Peak had historically managed the disciples' pill needs. Now that he had snatched away the outer disciples as a source of business, it probably wouldn't be easy.

But in just half a month, Lin Fan could deeply sense how terrifying the wealth of the Cauldron Peak was.

With the alchemy success rate on the Cauldron Peak, only one batch of pills came from ten sets of materials—how outrageously wasteful was that? In Lin Fan's view, the Cauldron Peak must have been cheating the disciples.

After all, their success rate in alchemy was far too low. Compared to his own success rate, they were utterly useless.

But these were just Lin Fan's guesses; the actual situation was hard to say.

Then Lin Fan stopped overthinking. He took out the materials one by one and examined them. None of them were precious; they were all common herbs exchangeable within the sect. It seemed that high-grade materials could only be obtained by people like Jian Wudi.

The next day.

The Cauldron Peak had not been peaceful since yesterday. Li Shun had been carried back from the Nameless Peak by his junior brothers, wailing in agony, his face pale, and this continued until the next morning.

The disciples of the Cauldron Peak, seeing Senior Brother Li's miserable state, were filled with indignation.

Those people on the Nameless Peak have gone too far.

Right, this matter cannot be let go. Not only did they steal our business, but they also reduced Senior Brother Li to this state.

Senior Brother Li, what should we do? Should we report him to the Supreme Elder?

...

At this moment, Li Shun lay collapsed on the bed, his eyes vacant and unfocused, as if he had lost all hope in life.

The flute-playing boy by his side was sobbing, his heart filled with pain.

Then Li Shun spoke, his voice hoarse, his resentment palpable.

The Nameless Peak has gone too far. I will inform Elder Gu about this, Li Shun said resentfully, a flame burning in his eyes. If he didn't make the Nameless Peak pay, he wouldn't be human.

Right, inform Elder Gu and have him step in. The others nodded in agreement.

Elder Gu was a high-ranking official in charge of the outer sect, a disciple of the Supreme Elder. After reaching the Spirit Entry realm, one could choose to become an inner disciple or stay on the peak as an elder.

Elder Gu had chosen to stay by the Supreme Elder's side, becoming an elder of the Cauldron Peak, responsible for all outer sect affairs of the Cauldron Peak.

Cauldron Peak, Outer Sect Alchemy Main Hall.

Junior Brother Li Shun requests an audience with Elder Gu. Outside a grand hall on the Cauldron Peak, Li Shun, supported by other junior brothers, shouted loudly.

Senior Brother Li, the elder is currently refining pills. Please wait a moment. A disciple hurried over, cupping his fists.

...

Before long, a voice came from within the hall.

Come in.

Li Shun and the others then entered the hall. This time, they were determined to invite Elder Gu out of the peak to seek justice for them.

As soon as he entered the hall, Li Shun immediately broke free from the others' support and threw himself to the ground, sobbing.

Elder, you must help us... Li Shun wailed pitifully, and the junior brothers, catching on, also wept and complained.

Elder Gu, a middle-aged man, frowned slightly. What happened?

This was the first time he had seen such a situation. The Cauldron Peak's status within the sect was slightly higher than other peaks, mainly because it managed the sect's pills. Therefore, disciples of the Cauldron Peak were treated accordingly within the sect.

Now, seeing Li Shun and the others crying, he was somewhat puzzled.

Elder, the Nameless Peak has gone too far... Li Shun cried out, then exaggeratedly recounted their miserable experiences.

Elder Gu's initially calm expression gradually changed, and by the end, he was furious.

Is what you said true? Elder Gu's face turned cold, finding it hard to believe.

A mere Nameless Peak had actually taken over the outer disciples' pill needs. If that were true, where did that leave the Cauldron Peak?

He didn't care about other matters, but when he heard that not a single outer disciple came to the Cauldron Peak to refine pills, his expression turned terrifying.

If the Cauldron Peak had no outer disciples refining pills, then what use was he, the outer sect elder of the Cauldron Peak? Wouldn't he become a figurehead?

Every word I say is true, Elder. You must seek justice for us. Li Shun wept, and seeing Elder Gu already enraged, he gloated over the Nameless Peak's misfortune. As long as Elder Gu stepped in, what problem could there be?

Hmph, the Nameless Peak is truly detestable. The Sect Leader pitied their plight and granted them a peak, yet they dare to disrupt the ten-thousand-year order of the Holy Sect—utterly unforgivable. Elder Gu's eyes blazed with anger as he decided to resolve the matter.

Elder, should we inform the master? Li Shun asked.

No need. The master is in seclusion. I can handle this myself. Elder Gu said.

Even if this matter were brought before the Sect Leader, the Cauldron Peak would still be in the right. The Nameless Peak had established itself independently—they had no say in that, as it was the Sect Leader's decision, and they dared not object. But now, this person had bullied the Cauldron Peak—how could they tolerate it?

Tomorrow morning, come with me to the Nameless Peak. I want to see what skills he has. Elder Gu said coldly.

Li Shun and the others now wore smiles. Elder, once you go, you'll scare that kid out of his wits.

...

After Li Shun and the others left, they all wore gloating smiles.

When Elder Gu goes tomorrow, we must avenge yesterday's humiliation.

Hmph, although he was appointed by the Sect Leader, he broke the rules first.

This man wants to overturn the Cauldron Peak's ten-thousand-year rule—how can we let him have his way?

...

Li Shun, who had been unable to vent his pent-up frustration, now felt triumphant. He only had to wait for Elder Gu to go tomorrow and teach the Nameless Peak a lesson, so that fellow would know the might of the Cauldron Peak and dare not act recklessly again.

Especially that disciple of his—he had to teach him a good lesson. How dare he treat him like that? He must have grown a leopard's gall.

Senior Brother, let me help you back. There will be a good show tomorrow. The flute-playing boy said.

Mm...