Chapter 327 - The Plight of the Dan King Hall

The identification news from the Engraving Alliance came like a bucket of cold water, drenching everyone in the Dan King Hall.

Many disciples’ complexions turned ugly, slumping to the ground.

“It’s impossible, this mustn’t be true!” Wu Shaoyu too was full of disbelief.

“Dad, you have to tell the public, this isn’t the truth!”

“Enough!

Shut your mouths!” Wu Xiong, the Third Hall Master, shouted coldly, “Go about your business.”

“Those selling medicine continue to sell, everyone else go out and gather information, Ah He, go buy some elixirs from the Medicine Emperor Hall!”

“I and the Second Hall Master will think of a solution.”

After saying this, he and Granny Jin Hua headed towards the back of the palace.

“Damn it, how could this be, how could they possibly have refined it?” the Third Hall Master’s complexion darkened.

“Did they ask for help?” The Second Hall Master was also unsure, “No matter what, we have to stabilize the situation and can’t allow the Medicine Emperor Institute to continue being arrogant.”

“Otherwise, we’ve lost the first round!”

“What should we do?” The Third Hall Master was agitated, “Without good elixir pills, it’s all in vain!”

“Forget it, at this time we should seek out Han the Strange,” suggested the Second Hall Master.

“That’s the only choice,” agreed the Third Hall Master.

“I’ll send someone to deliver the message immediately.”

Soon after, the Dan King Institute’s disciples rushed towards Dan King Valley.

In reality, there was no need to wait for those disciples’ arrival.

Lin Xuan and Old Man Di Que had already received the news.

After all, with the stakes involving the White Dragon Ascending Pill, Lin Xuan had to be concerned.

However, this result did not bring him any joy.

Old Man Di Que’s face was as grim as water, emitting a terrifying aura that kept the surrounding disciples from daring to approach.

He had absolute confidence in his new elixir pills; in his view, this elixir would certainly expand the market again.

But unexpectedly, the Medicine Emperor Institute had produced an even better elixir.

“There’s a problem, there must be a problem!” Old Man Di Que said gravely.

“If they were recovery elixirs, I might believe it, but healing pills definitely not!” Old Man Di Que growled, “They must have found help!”

“Help?” Lin Xuan had an odd look on his face, “Isn’t it allowed to ask for help in the competition?”

“There’s been no rule against it, but there’s no one in Heavenly Mountain Country capable of surpassing me in creating healing pills, not even in the surrounding countries!”

“That bastard Song Yunxing, where on earth did he find such an expert!”

“Actually, there might be a way,” Lin Xuan said slowly.

His words caught everyone’s attention, and many disciples were confusedly looking at Lin Xuan.

Old Man Di Que, as if reminded of something, stared at him with hope.

“Ahem.” Lin Xuan felt uncomfortable under the gaze and coughed twice, “I have learned some elixir recipes from my master, some of which are far more effective than the Snow Lotus Jade Clearing Pill.”

“Really?” Old Man Di Que’s eyes shone.

Lin Xuan simply smiled without saying more.

“You all go down!” Old Man Di Que dismissed everyone.

“Elder, I heard you say some days ago that most of the power in Dan King Hall is in the hands of the other two Hall Masters, is that true?”

Old Man Di Que was taken aback and then showed an embarrassed expression.

“Indeed, I was always looking for ways to heal my leg injury and didn’t spend much time managing the Dan King Hall.”

“Actually, in Dan King Valley, there are also spies for the Third Hall Master.”

“The matter with the White Dragon Ascending Pill, even if you agree, I’m afraid they won’t let it go easily,” Lin Xuan said somberly.

Old Man Di Que fell into deep thought: “You mean…”

“We can take this opportunity to let you take back control of Dan King Hall and regain the right to speak.”

“Moreover, we can make both Hall Masters agree to the White Dragon Ascending Pill arrangement,” Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes.

“Alright, let’s do that,” Old Man Di Que said in a deep voice.

“Senior, rest assured, once I obtain the White Dragon Ascending Pill, I will give you the several elixir recipes I have in my hands, so you won’t have to worry in the future.”

“Really?” Old Man Di Que beamed.

“Then I must thank you, Young Friend Lin!”

“Valley Master, someone from the Dan King Hall has arrived,” a disciple’s voice came from outside the door.

Old Man Di Que and Lin Xuan exchanged glances, then he said in a stern voice, “Let him come in.”

Soon, a disciple hastened in.

“Greetings to the Great Hall Master!”

“Rise, we have heard about the situation outside.

You go back first, and I will think of a solution.”

“Yes!” The disciple could only reluctantly walk away.

“In that case, I will go to the Engraving Alliance first to see if the Medicine Emperor Institute is up to mischief.

You take my token and go to the Dan King Hall first,” Elder Di Que handed out a purple token.

“Alright.” Lin Xuan took it and put it away in his chest.

After that, the two of them split up to carry out their plans.

Lin Xuan quickly made his way to Wind Moon City; he wanted to understand the effects of the Snow Lotus Jade Clearing Pill first.

The city was bustling with excitement on the faces of the martial artists who were coming and going.

However, the scene was somewhat odd.

There were barely any people around the Dan King Hall, while the Medicine Emperor Institute was a scene of clamor and teeming with people.

Pushing through the crowd, Lin Xuan took great effort to purchase a few bottles of elixir pills.

Besides the Snow Lotus Jade Clearing Pill, he also bought some of the Medicine Emperor Institute’s special elixir pills, the healing class Spirit Returning Pill, and the Tiger Power Strong Pill, which increased attack power.

After examining the effects of these elixir pills, Lin Xuan revealed a contemplative expression.

The effect of the Snow Lotus Jade Clearing Pill was indeed better than that of the Blood Coagulation Solid Pill, and the other two kinds of pills also had their unique characteristics.

For instance, the Spirit Returning Pill could recover about thirty percent of Spiritual Power.

However, one should not consume too much of it, as doing so would impurify the Spiritual Power and decrease attack power.

But it was already the best healing class elixir pill available on the market.

And that Tiger Power Strong Pill could amplify attack power, temporarily strengthen muscles and bones, and boost combat capability, but it also had significant side effects after use.

Still, it was a good choice for saving one’s life.

In Heavenly Mountain Country, these were top-grade pills, but in Lin Xuan’s view, they were all trash!

He had someone like the Lord of Wine, a mysterious and exalted figure who could refine top-grade Spiritual Wine from mere common herbs, completely outclassing these elixir pills.

“If you’re going to play, play big!” Lin Xuan’s lips curled into a smile.

Since he was participating in the competition, the Medicine Emperor Institute was his biggest rival, and he wouldn’t show any mercy.

Otherwise, the White Dragon Ascending Pill wouldn’t be his!

He took several elixir recipes from the Lord of Wine, ready to show his skills.

Although the Lord of Wine tossed them over as if they were trash, they were more than adequate to deal with the Medicine Emperor Institute.

Lin Xuan kept the variety of elixir recipes—recovery, healing, beauty-enhancing, and other various sorts—smiling as he headed towards the Dan King Hall.

Compared to the heat of the Medicine Emperor Institute, the Dan King Hall was eerily quiet.

The entrance was deserted, without even a ghost shadow in sight.

The disciples of the Dan King Hall were sitting with frowns and worried expressions, showing no intent to inquire when they saw Lin Xuan arrive.

Lin Xuan’s brows slightly furrowed as he strode in.

“Where is everyone?

Not selling pills anymore?”

“Selling, what do you want?” one disciple said listlessly.

He didn’t feel like moving at all; the Snow Lotus Jade Clearing Pill had dealt a huge blow to them, these people seemed as if they had lost their souls.

However, Lin Xuan revealed a smile; the more desperate these people became, the greater their reliance on him would be in the future.

But this smile, in the eyes of the other disciples, seemed to take on a different flavor.

“Kid, what are you smiling at?

Are you mocking our Dan King Hall!” a few disciples angrily stood up.