Alchemy Master

Chapter 972, News Spreads

Translator: Silavin

Following Qin Yichen’s removal of the knee guards, the black energy near Prison Dragon Slope ceased its violent surging. As if losing its backbone, it gradually began dispersing.

Perhaps a decade hence, the originally majestic Prison Dragon Mountain Range would reveal its original contours.

Qin Yichen’s group quietly returned to the Mu Family Fort.

Upon their return, they discovered with some astonishment that the entire Mu Family Fort’s atmosphere proved exceptionally oppressive. As it transpired, they had assumed the Mu Family forces and most other vanished teams had perished in the catastrophe at Prison Dragon Slope.

Within the span of half a day, news of Prison Dragon Slope’s terrifying black energy eruption had spread with incredible speed, as if sprouting wings.

Rumours even claimed that everyone who entered, regardless of strength, had perished within.

Actually, the truth differed little from this. Without Qin Yichen’s foresight in promptly ordering the Mu Family members to withdraw, even expending all his strength, he would struggle to preserve the others’ safety.

Apart from their group, only a small number who had barely entered the swamp and immediately retreated upon discovering the situation’s gravity survived.

Other experts, whose consciousness had been consumed by greed, lacked such fortune. All perished within that surging black energy.

“Sacred Master Candidate Qin, why not stay a few more days and allow us to fulfil our duties as hosts?” Mu Enxiong respectfully asked Qin Yichen.

Through this Prison Dragon Slope expedition, he had clearly understood that within the three-person team, even Mu Yanfeng likely deferred to Qin Yichen as the leader.

Moreover, the latter had twice saved him and numerous members of his Mu Family, filling their hearts with profound gratitude.

“Uncle Mu should simply call me Yichen.” Qin Yichen possessed not the slightest airs, responding with a gentle smile. “We still have matters requiring attention this time. When opportunity permits in future, I shall return.”

[Truly a heroic youth. His bearing is truly extraordinary!] Mu Enxiong silently praised within his heart. Some outstanding youths of his own Family’s younger generation, upon possessing some slight achievements, couldn’t wait to raise their heads to the high Heavens. Yet this young man displayed not the slightest prideful attitude, instead proved to be so approachable.

“I have one matter requiring Uncle Mu’s assistance.” After a brief pause, Qin Yichen’s gaze suddenly turned towards Chen Hui, the corner of his mouth curving into a smile.

“Sacred Master Candidate Qin is too polite. Speak freely. Our Mu Family would brave fire and water without hesitation!” Mu Enxiong’s expression turned solemn as he spoke.

Although Qin Yichen seemed to not care about putting on airs, out of respect, Mu Enxiong dared not address him by name directly.

“Uncle Mu exaggerates. Actually, I merely wish for the Mu Family to care for this fool’s Wild Tiger Gate.” Qin Yichen chuckled lightly.

“No problem!” Having originally anticipated some significant matter, upon hearing this, Mu Enxiong immediately declared while patting his chest. “Wild Tiger Gate may select any territory within my Mu Family’s domain as their base!”

Following this incident, experts within the territory near the Mu Family Fort had suffered devastating losses. Even Flying Heaven Fort had lost Fei Yunxiao, their supreme leader.

Henceforth, this region would certainly see the Mu Family as the dominating Force. A bit of territory given to someone else was not an issue for the Mu Family.

Most importantly, Chen Hui placed practically blind trust in Qin Yichen. According to Mu Yanfeng, those following Qin Yichen proved anything but ordinary.

Perhaps placing Wild Tiger Gate near them would prove not merely a burden for the Mu Family, but might even become tremendous assistance!

Upon hearing Mu Enxiong’s promise, Chen Hui’s honest face revealed a trace of joy.

Their Wild Tiger Gate could not even rank amongst Second Tier Forces in this territory. Ordinarily, thanks only to his strength, they barely occupied territory spanning merely several dozen kilometres.

Once possessing the Mu Family’s protection, Wild Tiger Gate could navigate this territory like fish in water, their circumstances vastly improving.

“Sir Qin, then I’ll immediately fetch my Old Mother and my Fellow Brothers!” Chen Hui spoke somewhat impatiently.

“I shall accompany you.” Qin Yichen smiled faintly, speaking after brief contemplation.

He could understand Chen Hui. The latter embodied loyalty and filial piety. With news of Prison Dragon Slope’s catastrophe spreading, Wild Tiger Gate would likely receive word. Should his Old Mother believe he died, she would probably grieve.

After a brief rest, Qin Yichen brought Feng Qianxue and Chen Hui, flying together towards Wild Tiger Gate’s direction.

As for Mu Yanfeng, he temporarily remained within the Mu Family. With his prestige, the Mu Family absorbing the surrounding several thousand kilometres of territory should pose no problem.

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Wild Tiger Gate occupied a certain remote location within Flying Heaven Fort’s sphere of influence.

A day prior, Wild Tiger Gate’s Vice Gate Master had returned with several experts, expressions grim.

During this period, whoever dared ask even half a question would provoke him to transform drastically, erupting in thunderous rage.

As if recalling some extremely terrifying matter.

However, actual circumstances differed little from this.

A mere Martial Ancestor had thoughtlessly provoked the Mu Family! Most critically, within the Mu Family resided a Sacred Land’s Sacred Master Candidate!

Sacred Lands, what manner of existence were they? A Sacred Master Candidate. How could he possibly provoke such a being? This was virtually indistinguishable from seeking death!

He also could not fathom what mentality the other party possessed to actually pardon them from death.

However, regarding this, far from gratitude, he felt profound humiliation!

He was a hypocritically vicious man who cared too much about his reputation. Previously, under so many Forces’ observation, his disgrace would probably become a laughingstock spreading throughout this territory!

Spending an entire day in anxious trepidation, contrary to the Vice Gate Master’s expectations, his shameful matter had not spread at all.

What astonished him even more was another piece of news spreading through the entire territory… Prison Dragon Slope underwent tremendous change. All the experts who had ventured deep into the swamp were completely annihilated!

Upon hearing this news, his expression turned even more grim.

This suggested Chen Hui had also died inside?

He did not particularly care about Chen Hui. What concerned him was that this honest fool served as the backbone of Wild Tiger Gate!

Although Wild Tiger Gate appeared to be led by Chen Hui, anyone remotely perceptive knew that within Wild Tiger Gate, it was actually him who held sway.

Chen Hui, at most, amounted to an enforcer who could take beatings and shoulder all blame.

Most critically, controlling Chen Hui required him to expend merely a bit of false righteousness and concern.

Merely treating his Old Mother slightly better, the latter would prove utterly devoted, believing his words without the slightest doubt.

Previously at Prison Dragon Slope, he had even, through a few words, provoked an existence like the Mu Family!