A Thousand Calculations, All for Nothing!

The Azure Cloud Association's current strength is not enough to contend with the combined forces of the Imperial Family, Misty Cloud Sect, Alchemist Guild, and the three major families.

However, as one of the rare grand events in the Jia Ma Empire, the Alchemist Convention gathered too many Alchemist.

The Alchemist's soul made the Soul Hall staff drool.

If this were to be let go, the Soul Envoy of the Dou Emperor, as the First Leader of the Azure Cloud Association, would probably be torn apart on the spot by Protector Wu! Therefore, the Azure Cloud Association has deployed a large number of people in the five cities surrounding Gama Holy City.

No matter which way these Alchemist go after the tournament, they will be ambushed! Of course, in order to get many Alchemist players to leave Gama Holy City, Tian Yao Company even specially set up a special mission that can only be accepted by Alchemist!

The objectives of each task are naturally different.

The similarities are that both require the Alchemist to personally travel to the five surrounding cities, and both indicate that the task is extremely difficult, suggesting that teammates be gathered to form a group to go.

As for players who aren't Alchemist, when the surrounding five cities are in chaos and the Azure Cloud Association has made its move, how many players can sit still? Won't they all want to join in the fun? It doesn't matter if they don't join in, because the major forces in Gama Holy City will still issue "resist the Azure Cloud Association" missions later!

However, the Alchemist Convention had just ended.

The mission is to issue a task and travel to the five surrounding cities, which will take a considerable amount of time.

Yang Shan had already rushed out of the city, summoned his Hoof Shadow, and headed towards White Mist City in the southeast.

Fifty miles south of White Mist City lies White Mist Mountain! Just then, in the group chat, Chao Bafang tagged Yang Shan: "Great God, Xiao Aotian contacted me, saying he wants to add you as a friend to discuss something."

Zhu Tianpeng: "Goodness, I remember a while ago Xiao Aotian was still saying on the forum that he would definitely win over Ya Fei and Nalan Yanran before Brother Yang. He used to be against it, but now that he sees that Brother Yang is so awesome that he can't be surpassed, he's come to suck up to him?"

Su Yitang: "I suspect something really happened. Xiao Aotian doesn't seem like the type to fawn over people. But the boss is truly amazing, I admire him. Boss, when are you going to give a lowly employee a Spirit Marrow Pill?"

Yang Shan: "Don't rush. There are only three Spirit Marrow Pill. I need one, and of the other two, one will be sold to others. As for the last one, it depends on how well the three of you perform."

Chao Bafang: "Given away for free?"

Yang Shan: "Chao Bafang, you're always daydreaming, aren't you? We're already being generous by giving you an internal discount. Do you even know how much Jin Shankao charges?"

Chao Bafang: "I don't know."

Zhu Tianpeng: "I guess it'll cost 800,000!"

Su Yitang: "I think one million is a lot. Jin Shankao no ordinary tycoon. It's said that his assets are over 5 billion! He wouldn't even blink an eye if a million were thrown at him!"

Yang Shan: "Two million!"

Su Yitang: "Holy crap! This is outrageously extravagant!"

Chao Bafang: "Great God, you won't sell for two million?"

Yang Shan: "I'll offer three million. Do you believe Wang Tianhao will definitely buy it?"

Chao Bafang: "Damn, he is indeed rich and powerful."

Yang Shan: "Stop chatting, let me tell you what to do, and get ready!"

Yang Shan went to the White Mist Branch not just for the Soul Accumulation Pearl!

The Soul Accumulation Pearl can only be considered one of the core purposes.

But Yang Shan naturally wanted to use this opportunity to benefit his three loyal employees.

The simplest way is to report information to NPCs you are on good terms with, and try to get high-reward missions.

Ideally, we should lure the experts from the Imperial Family and the Mu Family to White Mist City!

At the same time, Yang Shan also gave Su Yitang two letters.

One letter was for Ya Fei.

One letter was addressed to Nalan Yanran.

Yang Shan plans to use his connections to lure Yun Yun, a Dou Huang expert, and Mitier Tengshan, a Dou Wang level expert, to White Mist City! Of course, this is not a certainty.

Especially Yun Yun, she probably won't give them face.

Therefore, Yang Shan wrote a sentence at the end of the letter:

"If the information is false, this junior is willing to offer a Perfect Spirit Marrow Pill as compensation!"

Yun Yun should have taken the Spirit Marrow Pill long ago, since Gu He could also refine this pill.

But Nalan Yanran is another story!

Yun Yun is now deliberately distancing herself from Pill King Gu He. She probably won't move to Cloud Frost City just because of her 16 points of favorability with Yang Shan.

But she would definitely be willing to make a special trip for her beloved student! As for Mitier Tengshan, there's no need to say more.

He definitely wants the Spirit Marrow Pill!

Cloud Frost City is bound to be thrown into chaos, Azure Cloud Association become the common enemy of all forces in Gama Holy City.

So Yang Shan's promise was just empty talk! As long as he could gather these powerful figures, he could then orchestrate a scheme to surround and kill Tu Hong, the Soul Envoy of the Dou Wang, in White Mist City.

The Soul Accumulation Pearl was practically within reach. As the undisputed leader of the younger generation in the Jia Ma Empire, it was only right for Yang Shan to contribute to the peace and stability of the Jia Ma Empire!

As a future core member of the Soul Hall, it's perfectly reasonable for Cheng E to visit the Soul Envoy at the Yun Shuang Branch branch!

In short, whether it's right or wrong, that Old Schemer is right! Yang Shan also reminded Chao Bafang:

"Give my ID card to Xiao Aotian."

The ID "Yang Shan" is incredibly popular.

This caused Yang Shan's friend information to be flooded with notifications every day.

Yang Shan could only set it so that friends could not be added by "ID".

To add Yang Shan as a friend, you either need to meet him in person or you can only do so through the ID card that Yang Shan sends out.

After adding Xiao Aotian as a friend, Xiao Aotian immediately sent a message: "Yang Shan, I want to discuss a cooperation with you, a cooperation that will definitely benefit both of us!"

Xiao Aotian's cooperation terms were very simple.

Currently, only he and Yang Shan are capable of refining the Body Tempering Pill.

As a fourth-grade Attribute Pill, the current market gap for the Body Tempering Pill is still quite considerable.

Xiao Aotian hopes to reach a strategic cooperation with Yang Shan, and that the two sides should not engage in a price war until a third player appears who can refine the Body Tempering Pill!

Xiao Aotian will ensure that the number of Body Tempering Pill he puts on the market is controlled within a certain range.

Yang Shan was naturally happy to agree.

Xiao Aotian was originally supposed to be a disruptor in the market.

However, with their cooperation, the monopoly on the Body Tempering Pill can be sustained for a while longer.

Xiao Aotian should also be aware that, probably in a month, or even half a month, a third player capable of refining the Body Tempering Pill will appear.

During this period, Xiao Aotian was only able to refine a limited number of pills.

Engaging in a price war with Yang Shan would be detrimental to both parties.

It would be better to set aside the conflicts and discuss cooperation to protect the interests of both parties.

Of course, this contradiction is only Xiao Aotian's perception.

After all, "The hatred of having one's wife stolen is irreconcilable."

Yang Shan didn't take it to heart.

He knew very well that one of Xiao Aotian's core motivations for playing Battle Through the Heavens was to win over the female protagonists and supporting female characters in the original novel.

But once Ya Fei takes his shape, will Xiao Aotian still have the nerve to try and steal her? Could it be that Xiao Aotian still Legacy of Wei Wu? After Xiao Aotian suffers various setbacks at Medusa Queen, he will understand for himself.

He can't just romance NPCs whenever he wants!

With hundreds of millions of players in the National Server, how many people are eyeing Xiao Xun'er?

Has anyone succeeded?

Hoof Shadow traveled at a rapid pace, and Yang Shan arrived at White Mist City in half a day.

However, Yang Shan did not enter the city. Instead, he put on the "Unseeable" mask beforehand and took off his Flame Refining Garment, putting on a black robe with Blue Word Seal Hundred Refinements Grade it.

Not only that, Yang Shan even changed his weapon to Hundred Refinements Grade longsword with Blue Word Seal!

It doesn't matter if the attributes are reduced.

With the Soul Envoy Personal Decree in hand, "Cheng E" was only visiting the White Mist Branch branch this time; there was no need for him to take action. After entering the White Mist Mountain territory, Yang Shan put away his Hoof Shadow.

After walking only a few steps, they encountered a group of NPCs.

There were twelve people in total, four of whom were at the Dou Ling level! No wonder this branch was overseen by Dou Wang Soul Envoy.

The NPCs were significantly stronger! Upon seeing Yang Shan, the group of NPCs immediately drew their weapons. "Anyone who trespasses on White Mist Mountain shall die!"

Yang Shan did not make a move, but instead displayed the power of his Eight Star Dou Ling!

The opponent's highest level was only Four-Star Dou Ling, and it was only Blue Word Seal. Just the sheer power of it was enough to scare them into not daring to make a move!

Yang Shan lowered his voice. "I'll spare your lives since you were unaware of the situation. Take me to see Brother Tu Hong!"

"This young Young Master" or "this nobleman" are usually self-designations used by spoiled brats!

You have to have class to claim it!

It's only because Yang Shan hasn't broken through to the Dou Wang yet; otherwise, he would have directly called himself "this King" to show off! The leading Four-Star Dou Ling cautiously asked, "What business do you have with our leader?"

Yang Shan: "I am Cheng E!"

When Yang Shan had previously communicated with Tu Hong at the Snow Mountain Branch, Tu Hong had said that he would instruct his subordinates to simply state their names when they returned.

Upon hearing Yang Shan introduce himself, the group of NPCs visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

The leading Four-Star Dou Ling immediately said respectfully:

"So it's Mister E! The leader instructed that if Mister E comes, we should let him pass. If Mister E forgives us, we will immediately lead the way for Mister E!"

Tu Hong valued Yang Shan quite a bit, and even arranged a "title" for Yang Shan! After all, Yang Shan wasn't a member of the Azure Cloud Association.

It's not appropriate to address someone by their job title.

But you also need to make your subordinates show respect.

Then the word "sir" would be very appropriate.

Mr. Cheng is too ordinary.

Mister E! This is very much in line with the "corporate culture" of their Soul Hall.

Yang Shan was also very satisfied with this title.

"Tu Hong really put in a lot of effort, but what a pity, tsk."

Yang Shan arrived at the location of the White Mist Branch under the obsequious service of twelve NPCs.

As the NPC went in to report, a pretty maid quickly came forward. "This servant welcomes you, Mister E. The leader is already in the reception room. This Mister E will take you there right away!"

Yang Shan maintained his aloof demeanor, not even uttering a single word, and simply nodded.

The two entered the core area of the branch headquarters.

A maidservant stood in front, swaying her slender waist.

The scenery is beautiful! The Soul Envoy certainly knows how to enjoy life! By the time the maid led him to the door of the reception room, Yang Shan had already recorded the coordinates.

"If Tu Hong doesn't participate in this operation and continues to oversee the branch, then I'll have to send Yun Yun and the others to launch a full-scale attack here. If Tu Hong goes to White Mist City to ambush players but takes the Soul Accumulation Pearl, then I'll have to take advantage of the chaos."

Yang Shan has basically made plans for all possible scenarios.

Whether Tu Hong will get his hands on it or not is uncertain, but he is determined to get his hands on the Soul Accumulation Pearl! Until Yang Shan stepped into the reception room.

Seeing Tu Hong sitting in the second seat, while the main seat was occupied by someone else, Yang Shan only had one word in his mind:

"Wipe!"

The person in the main seat looks to be in his thirties, but is probably two or three hundred years old in reality.

Those scarlet eyes seemed to harbor a ferocity that saw everyone as prey.

[Protector Wu] (Purple)

Rank: Four Star Dou Zong

Attribute: Dark

Affiliation: Soul Hall; Position: Earth Grade Protector

The name "Protector Wu" appears very frequently in the original work.

He was the only representative of the Soul Hall in the early part of the original work.

He is the culprit hiding behind the Yun Shan, disrupting the Jia Ma Empire.

He was the biggest boss in the early stages of the story, who took Yao Lao away in front of Xiao Yan, with the combined efforts of Medusa and Yao Lao's Soul Body!

It wasn't until Xiao Yan became Dou Zong and used the complete version of the "Three Mystic Transformations of Heavenly Flame" that he was finally defeated! And currently, Protector Wu is the strongest person in the entire Jia Ma Empire! Without a doubt!

But shouldn't Protector Wu be in the forbidden area of Misty Cloud Mountain, having tea with Yun Shan? What's he doing running off to the White Mist Branch? Could it be that Protector Wu, like Luo Xie, is a hardworking employee with a compulsive need for regular inspections? "You're Dou Zong! You're Dou Zong! What are you doing running around all over the place for no reason?"

"Why not just leave anything to your Dou Emperor Soul Envoy?"

"If all else fails, we can let Yun Shan handle it!"

Yang Shan was actually a little flustered.

He wasn't panicking because he knew he would be exposed.

After all, he could Unseeable; even Seven-Star Dou Zong could only discern a tiny bit of the trickery.

Moreover, even if Protector Wu asked him to remove his mask and reveal his true face, he wouldn't care.

Anyway, the Soul Envoy Personal Decree is real.

Yang Shan was alarmed because Protector Wu had come specifically to take away the Pure Soul Energy that the White Mist Branch had collected during this period! Yang Shan's goal was the Soul Accumulation Pearl.

He can figure out how to deal with Tu Hong, Eight Star Dou Wang, but he can't deal with Protector Wu, Four Star Dou Zong!

Yang Shan had planned everything meticulously, but he hadn't anticipated this Protector Wu! But it was precisely at this moment that he couldn't afford to panic!

Now is the time to test your acting skills and your ability to adapt to changing circumstances!

Yang Shan stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist Protector Wu, and bowed respectfully. "Your subordinate Cheng E greets Protector!"

Protector Wu looked at Yang Shan and said three words:

"Hehehe!"

As expected of the biggest hidden boss in the early part of the original work, the pronunciation of that "hehehe" is so standard that even Yang Shan is ashamed of himself!

"So you're the Soul Hall prospective member that kid Luo Xie has his eye on?"

Protector Wu spoke with an arrogant tone that said, "I'm the best in the world!" Moreover, as a protector, Protector Wu's intelligence was clearly superior to Luo Xie's.

Luo Xie was unaware of the affairs of the Jia Ma Empire, but Protector Wu knew that the Soul Hall had arranged for Luo Xie to go to the Black-Corner Region!

Yang Shan could only answer:

"Your subordinate is ashamed."

Protector Wu: "Hmm, although you're not one of my people, it's not wrong for you to call yourself my subordinate based on your status. I heard from Tu Hong that on your trip back to the Jia Ma Empire, you destroyed a branch of the Azure Cloud Association and killed a Dou Wang in order to avenge your old friend?"

Yang Shan: "Please forgive me, Dharma Protector!"

Protector Wu waved his hand:

"Ignorance is no excuse. You're quite sensible to hand over your Soul Body, otherwise, if you dared to steal a soul from my territory, even Luo Xie couldn't protect you!"

"However, since you did kill a Dou Wang from the Azure Cloud Association, I, the Protector, will not make things difficult for you. First, do some work for the Azure Cloud Association atone for your crime. What do you say?"