Ye Chen smiled. "Are alchemists really that important?"
Taishang Laojun narrowed his eyes. "Do you know why the Heavenly Emperor has never dared to make a move against me? Even after I resigned as an Immortal Official, he didn't dare hold me accountable."
Ye Chen shook his head. Taishang Laojun continued, "It's because I'm an alchemist worthy of great respect. He fears the forces behind me. There are many forces in this world as powerful as the Heavenly Realm; most of them simply keep themselves hidden."
Ye Chen said, "Like the Li family?"
Taishang Laojun asked in surprise, "How do you know about the Li family?"
Ye Chen smiled. "The head of the Li family, Li Hentian, was the one who wanted this Form Transformation Pill."
Taishang Laojun exclaimed in astonishment, "That old fellow isn't dead? Wasn't he ambushed by the Heavenly Emperor and massacred back then?"
Ye Chen said, "Senior Li said the Heavenly Emperor didn't launch a full-scale attack back then. After killing off the younger, weaker members of the Li family, he met with their fierce resistance. In the end, they were harmed by evil spirits and turned into giant serpents, so they fled to a hidden place."
Taishang Laojun burst into laughter. "Hahahahahaha! This is wonderful news! Li Hentian is as powerful as the Heavenly Emperor. If those evil spirits hadn't cast a spell on him, the Heavenly Emperor probably wouldn't have been able to do anything to him. If you become friends with him, that'll be a great thing."
Ye Chen nodded. "Li Hentian said that if I can help them turn back into humans, he'll become sworn brothers with me."
Taishang Laojun nodded. "Wonderful! With Li Hentian and the others on our side, our chances will be much better. All right, stay here and