No Time to Indulge Your Nonsense

Outside the Jia Ma Imperial City Misty Cloud Mountain.

Qin Yu didn't spend too much time flying here from Wutan City.

I came here to retrieve the materials for the Emperor's Extreme Pill that Yun Yun had promised to give me.

Although Qin Yu retrieved the Purple Spirit Crystal from the Amethyst Winged Lion King's cave, it was clear that Yun Yun and Hai Bo Dong were the main contributors, so Qin Yu didn't ask for much.

Oh right, and Zi Yan Zi Yan too, she contributed as well.

With the resources of the Misty Cloud Sect, gathering the materials for a single Emperor's Extreme Pill wouldn't be difficult.

The reason why elixirs are difficult to refine lies mainly with the Alchemist themselves, because most Alchemist cannot succeed on their first try.

If you want to hire an Alchemist to refine a single elixir, you need to prepare several portions of the medicinal materials in advance, plus a whole bunch of other miscellaneous fees.

"This Gemer Volcano is really far away."

Qin Yu looked at the red dot on the map, which was still quite a distance from the Jia Ma Empire, and couldn't help but click his tongue.

Fortunately, the sensations evoked by rare and powerful spiritual objects like Heavenly Flames are very unique and intense.

He could use his Innate Treasure-Seeking Body's senses to get a feel for the area before arriving at Gemer Volcano, which would save him some effort.

Before he knew it, Qin Yu had arrived at the gate of Misty Cloud Mountain.

"Hello Mr. Qin, my name is Yun Lei."

At the entrance to the mountain gate, a middle-aged man dressed in an elder's robe appeared to have been waiting for quite some time.

"Elder Lei Yunlei, thank you for your trouble."

Qin Yu nodded slightly and prepared to walk into the interior of Misty Cloud Mountain.

"Mr. Qin, please wait a moment."

Yun Lei's sudden obstruction did not elicit any emotion from Qin Yu; he merely shrugged slightly.

"That's right. According to the sect leader's orders, it should have been Elder Yun Leng who came to pick you up, but the elder is busy with official duties today. Please wait a moment."

"What if I don't wait?"

"Well..."

Qin Yu's bluntness left Yun Lei momentarily stunned. Was this young man really that brave?

"I have other things to do, I don't have time to mess around with you guys."

Just as Yun Lei was about to speak, he realized that Qin Yu had already passed him and headed straight into the interior of Misty Cloud Mountain.

It feels terrible to be ignored.

Yun Lei at least very unhappy.

But he couldn't retaliate, because he was only Two-Star Dou Wang. If he really made a move, the other party could just leave.

If Qin Yu leaves, he will inevitably be punished by Yun Yun.

After all, Yun Leng hasn't come out yet, so he has to take the blame for forcing Qin Yu to leave.

"Hmph, you think you can control us by summoning a rogue cultivator who has become a Dou Wang? Sect Master, you're really... pathetically naive."

Yun Lei watched Qin Yu's departing figure and curled his lip in disdain.

Yun Yun had long harbored resentment towards the elders, but they had always stuck together for mutual support, and given Yun Yun's personality, there really wasn't much she could do to deal with them.

However, Qin Yu, this suddenly arriving rogue cultivator Dou Wang, undoubtedly shattered the surface peace of the Misty Cloud Sect.

So, after discussing among themselves, the elders devised this plan to test Qin Yu's attitude as a newcomer.

It seems this newcomer isn't very up to the task...

"Yun Lei, hey? Where's that guy surnamed Qin?"

Just then, Yun Leng walked over from a distance, unhurriedly.

Seeing that Yun Lei was the only one there, Yun Leng frowned and asked in confusion.

Yun Lei glanced inside the mountain gate, and Yun Leng instantly understood.

"They went straight in?"

"Yes, I couldn't stop her either, because if I did, it would give Yun Yun a reason to punish me."

Yun Leng nodded, agreeing with Yun Lei's idea.

In the eyes of these senior members of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Yun was simply not worthy of being the sect leader.

Despite possessing immense strength, he was utterly incompetent in managing the sect.

If it weren't for a few of them protecting certain channels that continuously provided benefits to the sect, Yun Yun would have cut them all off long ago.

How can this be allowed?

If they all get cut off, how will they fill their pockets...? Bah, who will ensure the sect's continued operation?

They're doing all this for the Misty Cloud Sect!

"Elder, what do we do now?"

Yun Lei was actually a little unsure of himself; Qin Yu's previous words clearly showed that he had seen through their tricks.

If Qin Yu were to whisper something in Yun Yun's ear, the rest of them would inevitably feel uncomfortable for a while.

"Oh."

Yun Leng gave a light hum and calmly walked towards the mountain gate.

Seeing this, Yun Lei realized that Yun Leng had already prepared a backup plan, and quickly followed.

"Elder, you..."

Before Yun Lei could speak, Yun Leng waved his hand to interrupt him:

"Master Gu He has also come today."

Upon hearing this, the worry in Yun Lei's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by a gloating smile.

Although Qin Yu was a powerful expert at the Dou Wang realm, what could he do against Gu He, a Sixth-Grade Alchemist? What dare he do?

Since Yun Leng had brought Gu He here, he must have whispered something in Guhe's ear beforehand, plus Gu He's feelings for Yun Yun.

Even if Gu He realized that Yun Leng was instigating him, he would most likely deal with Qin Yu first.

Afterwards, at worst, the elders could pool their resources and offer Gu He something as an apology.

Having sat in the elder's seat for so many years, who hasn't been greedy... who hasn't collected a few things?

"It has to be the Grand Elder; his tactic of using someone else to do the dirty work is brilliant."

The two of them had already begun to imagine what fate awaited Qin Yu.

After a round of mutual flattery, Yun Leng instructed Yun Lei to inform the other elders to come to the main hall to watch the show.

"Oh, and while you're at it, tell them to look for some of my most treasured possessions."

"Master Gu He is not a fool. Our apology must be substantial enough to put an end to this matter."

Don't worry.

They're all old colleagues, so Yun Lei and the others know how to cooperate.

After Yun Lei left, Yun Leng looked towards the main hall, a sinister smile curving his lips.

"So, has the medicinal herb that Sect Master Yun promised to prepare been ready?"

But when Yun Leng arrived at the main hall, the atmosphere was not as he had expected.

In his mind, Qin Yu, who should have been resentful, appeared quite relaxed.

On the contrary, Gu He, who had always presented a gentle demeanor, had a flushed face, and his fist, hidden under his long sleeves, trembled slightly from being clenched so tightly.

"Boy, I'm talking to you, are you Erdoron?!"

Suddenly, Gu He roared, bringing the bewildered Yun Leng back to her senses.

But Qin Yu still didn't respond to Gu He's words, his gaze remaining fixed on Yun Yun's increasingly angry face, however...

Is it a matter of appearance? Even though Yun Yun was clearly angry, she didn't seem particularly intimidating on the surface.

"Gu He! I'm talking to you too, are you deaf?!"

Well, that angry rebuke was also very weak in terms of force.

"I'll say it one last time: Qin Yu is here to collect the reward for helping me obtain the Purple Spirit Crystal! If you continue to cause trouble, please leave!"

Qin Yu felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this.

Sister, can't you even say the word "get lost"? It's making me anxious for you!