Chapter 117

Shen Binghua clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms, but she felt nothing.

If she could advance to a higher realm, she wanted to conquer the Upper Three Realms!

The real culprit is Divine Exalt Daowu!

Shen Binghua focused solely on the informant behind the scenes because she knew very well that she couldn't kill Holy Exalt Daowu.

But now...

Li Yang was like a spark that ignited a raging fire in her heart!

Li Yaowan was busy in the research lab when she heard her assistant say that Shen Binghua was coming. She replied dismissively, "Tell Dean Shen I'm not here."

Shen Binghua rolled his eyes and said to his assistant, "Li Yang is looking for her, so forget it if she's not here."

Even though the research lab was vast, Li Yaowan heard these words clearly.

Before his assistant could even announce his arrival, Li Yaowan, sporting a messy, white-haired hairstyle, swaying an abacus at his waist, and grinning with his gap-toothed front, came out to greet them.

"Dean Shen, you've come from afar, I'm so sorry I didn't greet you properly," Li Yaowan said warmly. "Please come in, I have a pot of fine tea here, brewed with Heavenly Spring Water, it tastes absolutely wonderful!"

Shen Binghua couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy at the thought of the good news Li Yaowan was about to hear.

What great luck, Li Yaowan!

That will allow me to return to my peak!

Shen Binghua grew increasingly jealous and, without bothering to argue, said, "Li Yang got you Light-Condensed Titanium; you should head to the Heavenly Palace immediately."

Smack

Li Yaowan was habitually fiddling with her abacus when she heard Shen Binghua's words, and she actually crushed one of the abacus beads.

"Oh my goodness!" She felt both heartbroken for the abacus beads and utterly incredulous.

She looked up at Shen Binghua and said seriously, "Dean Shen, this is no joke!"

Even though his natal alchemy furnace exploded and his cultivation level dropped to the Sixth Grade, the former Eighth Grade alchemist still possessed a terrifying aura.

Shen Binghua said calmly, "Professor Li, do I look like someone who likes to joke around?"

Li Yaowan pulled her into the research lab, slammed the door shut, and stared intently at her. "Really? Li Yang, she..."

Shen Binghua said impatiently, "I'm only responsible for relaying messages. As for whether they're true or false, you can go ask her."

Li Yaowan paced around the room, while the old lady moved around like an ant on a hot pan, her small steps quick and she couldn't stop for a moment.

However, the abacus on her waist remained frozen in place, without making a sound.

It wasn't because a single abacus bead was missing, but because Li Yaowan's nerves were too tense. This artifact, bound to its master, was extremely sensitive and dared not make a sound.

"How could this be? Absolutely impossible... Even if she went to the Sword Tomb, she couldn't possibly obtain this Eighth Grade Light-Congealing Titanium. It's Eighth Grade! How could she possibly..."

Shen Binghua, feeling agitated, said, "That's impossible. She's done countless things like that."

Li Yaowan suddenly turned to look at her. "But this... is really impossible!"

Then she asked anxiously, "Is Li Yang alright? Is he hurt?"

Shen Binghua's expression softened slightly as he said, "Full of energy! Not only were you injured, but you also managed to bring back a Growth-Type Divine Weapon..."

She paused for a moment, feeling that Li Yang's gains were more than that.

But what can we actually gain?

Shen Binghua couldn't imagine it.

Li Yaowan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a wry smile, "I was just joking back then, I didn't expect her to actually do it now. If something happens to this child, I'll regret it..."

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Binghua coldly said, "You won't regret it. Si Kui will slap you to death."

Li Yaowan: "..."

The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became.

Chu Li Yaowan to give Li Yang that order because she took Li Yang's personality into consideration.

This child is very intelligent, but more importantly, he is extremely protective of his life.

There's absolutely no way I'd risk my life for her.

Li Yaowan was very confident about this, which is why he dared to tell Li Yang that there was Eighth Grade Light-Congealing Titanium in the Sword Tomb...

The probability of Li Yang getting it by luck is no more than one in ten million.

Li Yaowan was just trying his luck.

I never expected to actually win!

"How did she get it?" Li Yaowan asked Shen Binghua. "She couldn't have killed an Eighth Grade Star Weapon, could she?"

Shen Binghua: "Otherwise what?"

Li Yaowan: "!!!"

Chapter 117

Shen Binghua didn't want to say another word, saying, "Alright, go ask her in the Heavenly Palace for details. I don't know either."

When she said "I don't know," her back teeth were clenched so tightly they hurt.

Shen Binghua really wanted to know what Li Yang had done at the Sword Tomb, but she couldn't go to the Heavenly Palace!

Li Yaowan couldn't sit still for a moment any longer. She kept saying she was going to brew tea, but she hadn't actually taken out a single tea leaf or a drop of Heavenly Spring Water. Now, she was rubbing her hands together, saying:

"Then I won't keep Dean Shen any longer. I'll go to the Heavenly Palace now, and I'll come back and let you know the details later."

Shen Binghua: "..." If she were only ten years old, she would have believed Li Yaowan's words. However, at her current age, she clearly understands that Li Yaowan was just saying it for show.

I'll come back and let her know.

It's estimated that after obtaining the Light-Condensed Titanium, Li Yaowan will completely forget what the Zhongdu Military Academy looks like!

Acid!

Shen Binghua felt as if he had eaten ten lemons in one go!

It's so sour I don't want to eat for ten days!

After seeing Shen Binghua off, Li Yaowan briefly explained things to his students.

There were still some projects underway in the research lab, but she couldn't attend to them all. Although these projects were difficult to tackle now, they would be no problem once she returned to the Eighth Grade Realm!

Since losing his natal alchemy furnace, Li Yaowan has been like a long-distance runner without legs or a pianist without hands; the pain he has endured is indescribable.

However, as long as the natal alchemy furnace is rebuilt, many problems will be easily solved.

And the Central Capital Pill Department will rise overnight and regain its glory!

That damned Star Slaying Pill has been riding high on her head for over 20 years...

Just thinking about Li Yaowan makes me so angry I could grind my teeth.

Li Yaowan was filled with mixed emotions. Even after receiving the pass and preparing to head to the Heavenly Palace, he inexplicably began to feel uneasy again.

She even felt like it was a dream.

Shen Binghua didn't look for her at all, and Li Yang didn't get the Light-Condensed Titanium. She just had hallucinations after staying up for ten days and ten nights in the research room.

"Professor Li?" one of the Star Wielders couldn't help but call out to her.

Li Yaowan snapped back to reality, knowing she wasn't dreaming, but she still couldn't help but let her mind wander.

Could it be a conspiracy?

Was Shen Binghua setting her up?

Wasn't she being too careless?

As she pondered, Li Yaowan's heart sank. She had experienced countless betrayals and treachery, especially in the cutthroat world of business... and she herself had done quite a few insidious things.

If you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet.

Li Yaowan felt that he had most likely been tricked!

What is this person trying to do by deliberately luring her to the Heavenly Palace?

Li Yang had no idea that Li Yaowan would overthink things. If she had known, she would have simply said, "Professor Li, if you have a clear conscience, you have nothing to fear!"

Li Yaowan arrived at the Heavenly Palace with great anxiety.

The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became. Upon arrival, she first contacted her trusted confidants in the Pill Division and asked them to send her personal guards to escort her throughout the journey.

Li Yang is also busy at the moment.

Jiang Yuqing's alchemy speed was unparalleled; he returned in just half an hour and brought back three batches of Star Recovery Pill.

Nowadays Jiang Yuqing's elixirs can no longer be sold by the pill, but by the furnace!

Because he uses Shock Points to refine pills, the quality is very stable.

These three furnaces are all of exceptionally high quality, truly remarkable.

He truly deserves the title of Pill Dao Heavenly Fortune Bearer.

As Li Yang was counting the pills, she keenly noticed that someone had arrived outside, and quite a few people at that.

She looked up and saw Jiang Yuqing also rushing to the outside of the Nature Pavilion to look around.

"What the hell!" Jiang Yuqing exclaimed in surprise. He recognized them at a glance as the personal guards of the Pill Division.

At this moment, an entire Imperial Guard arrived in the East District in a grand procession.

"What are they doing here?" Jiang Yuqing looked at Li Yang. "Did you offend some big shot from the Pill Division?"

Li Yang shook her head.

She was neither truly familiar with the Pill Division nor truly acquainted with them.

She was familiar with Li Yaowan, Jiang Yuqing, and Li Qingchen, but unfamiliar with them because she knew nothing about the aristocratic families of the Pill Division.

Judging by the time, Shen Binghua should have delivered the message by now, and Li Yaowan should have arrived at the Heavenly Palace by now...

Could it be that word has leaked out, Li Yaowan's rival has come to her demanding the Light-Condensed Titanium?

Many thoughts raced through Li Yang's mind.

However, she is not someone who will be intimidated.

When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it.

Li Yang got up and went to greet them. She did not leave the Nature Pavilion, but stood inside the barrier, waiting for the vast army of the Pill Division's personal guards.

Jiang Yuqing stood beside her, looking as if they were ready to live and die together.

The golden-clad guards of the Pill Division approached.

Li Yang immediately spotted the little old lady caught in the middle.

Li Yaowan still looked the same old man, with a white, frizzy hairstyle, a wrinkled face, a hunched back, and a small, silent abacus at his waist.

Li Yang keenly noticed that one bead was missing from the abacus.

What happened?

Li Yaowan was taken hostage by the Pill Division?

There are also factional disputes within the Huaxia Pill Department. Now, the Jiang family is the only one in power, and Li Yaowan's situation is not optimistic... Li Yang couldn't help but think about a lot of things.

Meanwhile, Li Yaowan was also pondering.

Seeing Li Yang's serious expression, her heart sank even further.

Could it be...?

Is this all a setup?

What is the purpose?

Why did Shen Binghua lure her to the Huaxia Heavenly Palace?