Chapter 1826: Chapter 1826: Hua Yanqing

The flower sedan is carried by others.

Although Fang Bai and Shi En had a vast age difference and were meeting for the first time, both were top alchemists of the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Upon meeting, they felt an affinity, and complimented each other accordingly.

Nearby, Tong Mengjiao and other disciples of the Green Rainbow Sect initially wanted to greet Shi En, but Shi En seemed not to notice them, exchanging pleasantries only with Fang Bai, leaving them awkwardly ignored.

“Oh? Miss Tong, why are you here too?”

After chatting with Fang Bai for a while, Shi En pretended to suddenly notice Tong Mengjiao and the others, asking with apparent surprise.

Tong Mengjiao was no fool and realized Shi En had intentionally snubbed her and the others. Although furious inside, she dared not show it on her face.

After all, Shi En’s status was prominent, even the Sect Master of the Green Rainbow Sect had to pay him respects, let alone these juniors?

“Elder Shi, hello.”

Tong Mengjiao forced a smile and said, “We came to invite Alchemist Fang…”

“I heard that your Green Rainbow Sect once had a grudge with Alchemist Fang, right?”

Shi En interrupted Tong Mengjiao before she could finish, sternly saying, “You are simply being foolish! Alchemist Fang can refine Royal Grade Superior Spirit Pills and is a top alchemist of this era. Others can barely contain their respect, yet you dared to disrespect him like that! It’s really… really…”

He stopped here, stamping his foot in frustration, and said, “If you were disciples of my City Lord Mansion, you would’ve been punished to reflect by facing the wall! Enough, enough, your Green Rainbow Sect’s matters are beyond my jurisdiction!”

“I…”

Tong Mengjiao wanted to say that they were trying to recruit Fang Bai as an Honorary Elder of the Green Rainbow Sect, but was once again interrupted by Shi En after just one word.

“It’s already broad-minded of Alchemist Fang not to trouble you. Any other alchemist would make you suffer. Oh, we are here to invite Alchemist Fang to the City Lord Mansion as a guest, so we won’t continue our chat. Greet Sect Master Tong for me when you see him.”

Shi En said, warmly inviting Fang Bai to the City Lord Mansion as a guest.

Fang Bai exchanged a quick glance with Hu Yichen and went with joy.

Tong Mengjiao swallowed back her words, feeling unbearable until Fang Bai and Hu Yichen left with Shi En and other experts from the City Lord Mansion. She exhaled a long breath.

“That old Shi En, he must have done it on purpose! He’s surely worried that I would recruit Fang Bai to our Green Rainbow Sect! And that Fang Bai, he’s detestable too! I won’t let him off!”

Tong Mengjiao stomped her foot in anger, thinking furiously.

“Junior Sister Tong, now that Fang Bai has gone to the City Lord Mansion, what do we do? If the Sect Master finds out we couldn’t bring in Fang Bai, will we be punished?”

Seeing Fang Bai follow Shi En to the City Lord Mansion, Feng Zihua was secretly delighted and approached Tong Mengjiao, pretending to be worried.

Tong Mengjiao cast him a disdainful look and frowned, “Punishment then punishment, what else can we do? Hmph, this is all your fault! If you hadn’t offended Fang Bai before, he might have gone with us to the Green Rainbow Sect!”

Feng Zihua touched his still swollen face, feeling aggrieved, and said with an innocent look, “I offended Fang Bai because I care too much about you, Junior Sister Tong! You must believe me, I’m the only one who truly means well for you in this world! But alas… alas you’re marrying into the City Lord Mansion, and becoming someone else’s woman!”

He thought of his Junior Sister’s flawless body being nestled under another man, feeling both envious and resentful, his face twisted with indescribable dissatisfaction.

Tong Mengjiao had no idea what he was thinking, irritably waving her hand, “Alright, alright! Stop with the nauseating words! Go meet my father and see what he says!”

Saying this, she took the lead, and Feng Zihua along with other Green Rainbow Sect disciples followed suit.

With Fang Bai and the others leaving, the remaining strong figures also showed regretful expressions and dispersed.

Fang Bai and Hu Yichen, accompanied by Shi En, left the Martial Artists Trading Market, mounted dragon horses, and soon arrived in front of the City Lord Mansion of Alchemy Immortal City.

Shi En led Fang Bai and Hu Yichen into the City Lord’s Hall, where they met City Lord Hua Yanqing of the Alchemy Immortal City, known as the contemporary “Alchemy Immortal”.

Seated in the City Lord’s Hall were other high-level figures from the City Lord Mansion.

Fang Bai originally thought the City Lord would be a man, but to his surprise, it was a woman.

Because of her great strength and beauty-maintaining techniques, despite being nearly five hundred years old, Hua Yanqing looked only about fifty, with a kind face that made her appear quite approachable.

“City Lord, Alchemist Fang has been brought here.”

Entering the City Lord’s Hall, Hua Yanqing was already seated, while Shi En stepped forward to pay respects and introduced Fang Bai to Hua Yanqing.

“I heard before that Alchemist Fang wasn’t very old, but I didn’t expect him to be this young, truly amazing! At such a young age, he possesses unparalleled alchemy skills; remarkable individuals like Alchemist Fang are truly admirable!”

Upon seeing Fang Bai, Hua Yanqing felt that this young man was extraordinary. After Shi En’s introduction, her face displayed surprise. She approached Fang Bai, observing him carefully, nodding frequently, evidently quite appreciative of him.

Fang Bai had heard from Hu Yichen about some of Hua Yanqing’s past and knew that this woman, although looking kind, was also decisive and possessed a Heavenly Tribulation eighth level cultivation, close to becoming one of the top contemporary powerhouses.

Facing such power, Fang Bai did not dare to show any disregard, so he clasped his fist humbly and spoke a few modest words.

He greeted her as an equal, while Hu Yichen dared not be complacent, introduced himself, and gave a deep respectful bow, greeting as a junior.

Hua Yanqing, noticing that despite Fang Bai having only a third-level Heavenly Tribulation cultivation, remained calm and unafraid in front of her, a formidable eighth-level Heavenly Tribulation expert. She was not upset but expressed her amazement.

Having encountered countless people with remarkable insights, she recognized that Fang Bai’s demeanor indicated he was not merely a top alchemist; he must have other things to rely on.

After the host and guests sat down and exchanged pleasantries, they got to the main topic.

“I wish to appoint Alchemist Fang as an Honorary Elder of the City Lord Mansion, willing to provide all the resources needed for Alchemist Fang’s future cultivation. What do you think? Of course, if there are any dissatisfactions, please bring them up, and we will do our best to accommodate.”

Hua Yanqing spoke straightforwardly without any pretense.

Fang Bai pretended to ponder for a moment before pointing to Hu Yichen, “My friend here has some past grievances with the Divine Eagle Sect. If City Lord Hua would mediate and resolve the issues between them, I see no objection to joining the City Lord Mansion.”