The Alchemist Guild.
As the gathering place for the alchemists of the Jia Ma Empire, its defenses naturally needed no explanation. Moreover, owing to the unique nature of alchemists, the Alchemist Guild enjoyed an exceptionally special status, whether in the Jia Ma Empire or elsewhere on the Dou Qi Continent. No matter how the local balance of power changed, no one would offend the Alchemist Guild. After all, it represented the entire alchemy community. Anyone who dared offend it would likely find no alchemist willing to associate with them-a price no faction could afford to pay.
The meeting Xiao Yan and the others had arranged would take place inside the Alchemist Guild.
As a veteran Dou Huang expert of the Jia Ma Empire, Hai Bodong naturally held an extraordinary position within the empire. After agreeing to help Xiao Yan gather the Jia Ma Imperial Family, the Mu Family, the Nalan Family, and the others, he immediately began making preparations.
Once he had agreed on a time and place with the various parties, Hai Bodong notified Xiao Yan. Concealing themselves, the two entered the Alchemist Guild.
"This is the place."
Hai Bodong led Xiao Yan through turn after turn, soon arriving at a secluded courtyard and entering one of its rooms.
Inside, several spirited old men sat together. When Hai Bodong and Xiao Yan entered, they all turned to look at Xiao Yan behind Hai Bodong.
"Hmm?"
Hai Bodong swept his gaze over the group. Then, seemingly noticing something, his expression shifted slightly. He frowned and asked with a trace of coldness, "That fellow Nalan Su didn't come?"
At Hai Bodong's words, the expressions of those in the room darkened. As the leaders of the Jia Ma Empire's foremost factions, they had understood his intentions the moment he approached them.
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