"Pill Master Wang."
It was Jiang Rong'er who came to invite you, a senior member of the Jiang Family and one of Jiang Jixue's trusted confidantes.
Jiang Rong'er knew very well what the situation within the Jiang Family was like.
The successive deaths of the supreme elder and Jiang Jixue's Husband, both Grand True Persons, had dealt a devastating blow to Jiang Jixue's faction.
With the Profound Venerable's protection, the Jiang Family remained safe despite losing two Grand True Persons. Internally, however, it had once again plunged into fierce factional struggles.
Had you not repeatedly expressed your support for Jiang Jixue over the past several years, her position as matriarch would probably have become rather precarious.
By now, you held considerable sway among the many trade associations on Profound King Island. This was not merely because of your position as Vice Alliance Leader, but because, throughout these years of war between the two regions, you had led the trade associations to earn tremendous wealth.
The large auction held not long ago, in particular, had left everyone on Profound King Island with their bowls and pots overflowing.
Added to that was your own influence as the head of the Azure Origin Trade Association, a third-tier middle-grade Alchemist, and more.
Your stance could already influence the Jiang Family's decisions to a certain extent.
If they offended you so badly that they forced you to side with the Wan Family, it would be an enormous loss for the Jiang Family as a whole.
Over the years, the Wan Family had been exceedingly eager to win you over.
"Let's go."
After making a few preparations, you left your cave abode.
Jiang Rong'er knew nothing about your plans to read the insights on nascent soul condensation.
This violated the Jiang Family Clan Rules, so naturally,