Zhao Li saw Gu Yuan collect the Pills, said a few polite words, and then took his leave.
He also saw the people in the distance and knew that after today, he would once again become the topic of countless people's after-dinner conversations, attracting countless attention!
He was already preparing a plan to harvest the Foundation of the Ancient Imperial Clans.
After this incident, there would be no shortage of ambitious clan forces!
At that time, he would harvest a wave from those he found agreeable. As for those 'seekers of Pills' who were arrogant and didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, Zhao Li could only thank them for delivering themselves to his doorstep.
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As Zhao Li expected, the events in the Ancient Saint Mountain Range quickly spread to several Ancient Clans and some reclusive forces on the Continent, causing the Continent, which had slowly quieted down after the big commotion half a year ago, to become lively again.
Among them, the one with the biggest reaction was undoubtedly the Medicine Clan, which was named after medicine and had always prided itself on being the best in Alchemy!
In the Medicine Realm, Yao Dan's brows were tightly furrowed. Even though he had asked several times repeatedly, and even though he had contacted others who were present, the answer he received was still the same. With the additions from others, the slightest bit of doubt he had was completely dispelled.
Purple Qi Coming from the East!
This scene alone almost proved the quality of the Pill that Zhao Li had Refined, but...
Knowing was one thing, but accepting it was another, and it wasn't something he could accept in a short time.
After a long while, Yao Dan slumped back onto the Grand Tutor's Chair behind him, looking dejected. His strength was naturally far inferior to people like Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi, but he had never belittled himself, only because he was the number one Alchemist of this era!
Even people from the Gu Clan and Soul Clan would seek Pills from him, and whether or not he chose to act was entirely up to him; they didn't dare to show any temper. Perhaps they had some behind his back, but no one had ever dared to give him a cold shoulder in front of him!
Although he hadn't Refined Pills for over two hundred years, he still knew that before Zhao Li, if one were to talk about Alchemy Technique on the entire Continent, if he claimed to be second, absolutely no one would dare to claim first!
But while he was still immersed in the beautiful dream of being the number one Alchemist, a Zhao Li suddenly emerged on the Continent, not only surpassing him but also leaving him far behind!
At this moment, Yao Dan finally experienced the feeling that Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi had – Could it be because I've been in seclusion for a long time? No, how did this world change so much that I almost don't recognize it when I wasn't paying attention?
However, Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi felt this way because of Zhao Li's combat power, while he felt it because of Zhao Li's Alchemy Technique. The Path of the Golden Core, which he had painstakingly pursued for most of his life but still couldn't find the Gate to, Zhao Li had quietly stepped into it. Caught off guard, it made him feel as if he were dreaming!
"Clan Head, he... what should we do?"
Below Yao Dan's left, Elder Yao Huo was also very unsettled. At their Realm, they were even more aware of the difficulty of advancing further on this Foundation. Zhao Li's Alchemy Technique was enough to crush the Medicine Clan, enough to shatter everything they were once proud of!
Moreover, besides his Alchemy Technique, he himself was one of the most peak powerhouses on the Continent. Either of these identities was enough to make him a legend on the Continent, but now they both appeared on one person!
Yao Dan felt despair just thinking about it. He was simply too strong, so strong that he didn't seem like a person from the mortal world.
Yao Dan heard the worry and confusion in Yao Huo's words but didn't know how to comfort him because he also felt a sense of confusion. With Zhao Li present, the Medicine Clan's former arrogance and disdain towards other forces now seemed incredibly awkward.
Because of their former arrogant stance, they hadn't left much of a presence on the Continent. In the past, they had enough Confidence to negotiate with the top forces and several Ancient Clans on the Continent. Even powerhouses like the Gu Clan and Soul Clan could converse with them as equals. But now with Zhao Li, who would pay them any mind?
Under this huge disparity of suddenly falling from the clouds to the bottom, where the Medicine Clan should go has become the primary question that needs to be considered now.
Continuing to put on airs is impossible. But to lower themselves and enter the Continent's view, hehe, their advantage in this area might not even be able to beat the Pill Tower. Yao Dan was aware of this point, and he was unwilling to lower himself.
But if they didn't, they might truly become a reclusive clan and no longer enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by countless people as they once did. Although without those people, they would still be the Medicine Clan.
Suddenly, a light flashed in Yao Dan's eyes as he remembered something. His gaze suddenly shifted to Yao Wangui.
He remembered that the last time Zhao Li caused such a big commotion, it seemed to be for the sake of that Little Guy named Yao Chen. Since he could fight Hun Tiandi for Yao Chen, their relationship must not be bad.
I was originally going to spare you this time, but to befriend that monster, I can only inconvenience you.
Yao Dan quickly had a series of ideas in his mind. After he returned last time, he learned about the incident from back then. Although what Yao Wangui did was wrong, he was still a Dou Sheng in the Clan, far from what a Yao Chen could compare to. Moreover, although Zhao Li was strong at that time, to him, he was just another Gu Yuan and Hun Tiandi. Although he wanted to befriend Zhao Li, he wouldn't cripple a Dou Sheng Elder in the Clan for something vague and uncertain.
But now it was different. Zhao Li alone could smash their rice bowl with his Alchemy Technique. Having lived the life in the clouds for so long, they didn't want to fall to the bottom and struggle. If sacrificing a Yao Wangui could establish a connection, the Medicine Clan might even be able to hold onto Zhao Li's thigh and go further. In that case, Yao Dan wouldn't hesitate too much.
Yao Wangui suddenly felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but shiver. He subconsciously raised his head and saw Yao Dan looking at him with a complex and indifferent gaze, as if looking at a piece of cargo, and one that could be discarded at any time.
He was very familiar with that gaze. During the years he held the power of Punishment in the Medicine Clan, the way he looked at those people was largely like this.
For a moment, he only felt amused. He had never thought that he would also have a day when he would be treated as cargo.
Yao Dan saw Yao Wangui's expression change several times, finally turning into a hint of a smile, whether it was self-mockery or sarcasm, but in Yao Dan's view, it was very jarring.
He coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and said:
"Regarding that person, I will personally negotiate. You all just do your own things and don't panic yourselves. Is it possible that without them, we can't live?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Elders' gazes towards him were filled with awe. As expected of the Clan Head, his vision was different. Even Yao Wangui glanced at him, thinking that he had previously judged a gentleman with the heart of a villain.
But Yao Dan's next words let him know that he had thought too much.
Yao Dan still gave him a little face, only saying that he, as the one in charge of the Clan's Punishment, was being emotional and unfair in rewards and punishments, and removed him from his position as Punishment Elder, confining him to face the wall for fifty years!
If it were just this, he wouldn't think too much about it, after all, what Yao Dan said was also true. But after demoting him, the first thing he arranged was to restore Yao Chen's name, engrave his parents on the Clan Stone Tablet, and even have people widely publicize it, as if afraid that those who should know about this matter wouldn't know.
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