Three Elders

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Pursuit of the Nine Netherworld Underworld Pill

The elders become interested in the Nine Netherworld Underworld Pill, a peak eighth-tier, nine-colored pill advertised as allowing a Dou Zun to advance directly to Dou Sheng. They hope to obtain it to enable a breakthrough within their group and strengthen the Pill Tower. Meeting in the Elder Council, they resolve to attend the Space Trade Fair auction personally and secure it despite competing bidders 13.

They also discuss befriending its creator, whom they estimate to be at least a peak eighth-tier or possibly ninth-tier alchemist. Jiang Yuan overhears their admiration without revealing that he refined the pill and already exchanged it for a ninth-tier magical beast core 11 13.

Dispute with the Wind-Thunder Pavilion

Feng Qing’er visits on Thunder Venerable’s behalf, offering techniques or cultivation methods in exchange for the pill. Unaware of Jiang Yuan’s involvement, the elders deny that a Pill Tower alchemist made it and direct her to the Space Trade Fair 16.

When Feng Qing’er complains that Jiang Yuan slapped her, Xuan Kongzi sends him away rather than punishing him immediately. Xuan Yi states that they must investigate before addressing the incident. Feng Qing’er interprets this as deliberate protection, and her subsequent account convinces Thunder Venerable that the Tower has insulted his pavilion 16 17.

The elders later send Jiang Yuan and Dan Chen to investigate the Space Exchange’s upcoming offerings. During that journey, Jiang Yuan clashes with Thunder Venerable and seals his Dou Qi 18 21.

Thunder Venerable’s Appeal

Expecting a demand for retaliation, the elders discuss reconciliation with the Wind-Thunder Pavilion. Instead, Thunder Venerable arrives in distress and begs them to persuade Jiang Yuan to remove his seal. Astonished that Jiang Yuan subdued a Dou Zun, they agree to convey the request without promising his cooperation and arrange accommodation in the guest hall 23 24.

When they question Jiang Yuan directly, he refuses to lift the seal until Thunder Venerable understands his wrongdoing. Tian Leizi raises the practical problem of the visitors remaining indefinitely, but Xuan Yi accepts that the decision belongs to Jiang Yuan 27.

Hall of Souls Mission

Responding to attacks on Pill Tower properties, disciples, and nearby factions, the elders assign Jiang Yuan to deal with a Hall of Souls stronghold near the Central Plains border. Xuan Kongzi provides its location and warns him about the opposition; Xuan Yi recommends taking Dan Chen as a reliable companion 27.

They wait late into the night for the pair’s return. Jiang Yuan reports neutralizing the outpost and sealing its Five-Star Dou Zun protector, Liu Ming. The elders praise the result, while Xuan Yi asks about possible side effects from repeated use of his technique. Jiang Yuan says he feels well and knows his limits 32.

Yao Clan Inquiry

After the mission report, Xuan Yi announces an impending Yao Clan visit concerning the mysterious pill. The clan doubts the Tower’s denial, believing only its own alchemists or the Pill Tower could produce such a pill. Tian Leizi dismisses their skepticism, while Xuan Kongzi postpones further discussion until the delegation arrives. The elders also allow Jiang Yuan several days to rest 32 33.

Leadership and Outlook

The elders balance protecting their disciples with avoiding unnecessary factional conflict. Their refusal to punish Jiang Yuan on Feng Qing’er’s accusation contrasts with Xuan Kongzi’s later concern that a serious dispute with the Wind-Thunder Pavilion would harm the Tower 16 23.

Their reactions to Jiang Yuan differ: Xuan Kongzi emphasizes the value of having him on the Tower’s side, Tian Leizi openly questions how many secrets he conceals, and Xuan Yi focuses on his health and autonomy. Despite their unanswered questions, they entrust him with defending Pill Tower territory 27 32.

Notable Quotes

“All right. It's your affair, so you can decide for yourself.”
— Xuan Yi, accepting Jiang Yuan’s decision about Thunder Venerable’s seal 27

“Who knows? As long as he's one of ours at the Pill Tower, that's enough.”
— Xuan Kongzi, discussing Jiang Yuan’s unexplained abilities 32