Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi-Chapter 117: A New Choice, Careful Deliberation
White Stone Courtyard.
Yang Chan originally thought Gu An would ask about the finer details, but to his surprise, Gu An didn’t inquire too much. He was, however, curious about the Qianji Yin that Yang Chan had concocted, and finally mentioned the reward.
The reward for killing an Inner Master was considerable. Even if the Elders took the lion’s share, the portion that reached his hands would surely be substantial. For Yang Chan, this was a pleasant surprise.
"I called you over today to discuss something. The situation in Tan City will be resolved before long, and when it is, you can return to the Cyan Yuan Sect with the other injured disciples."
"Of course, if you wish to continue participating in the missions down the mountain, that is also possible. The choice is yours."
Gu An spoke to Yang Chan amiably.
He saw great potential in Yang Chan. The young man was brilliant at concocting medicines, cautious, and quick-witted. He’d even managed to poison an Inner Master, which led to the master’s death. This was an outstanding performance.
He listened as Yang Chan nonchalantly recounted the events, but he could sense the young man’s fearlessness in the face of danger. Such a mentality was excellent.
For a Pharmacist with such a mindset, becoming an Intermediate Pharmacist was a certainty. It was only a matter of time.
As for becoming an Advanced Pharmacist, that would require a bit of serendipity.
"There’s no need to rush your decision. You can choose after the situation in Tan City is resolved."
"It should only be a few more days."
Gu An continued, seeing the hesitant look on Yang Chan’s face.
"Thank you for your consideration, Hall Master. I am eternally grateful." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Yang Chan quickly replied.
He wasn’t hesitating, but was actually rather surprised. Listening to Gu An, it seemed the affair in Tan City would be resolved quickly. However, the Cyan Yuan Sect didn’t intend to stop there; they apparently wanted to press on.
This reminded Yang Chan of what he had overheard from Shen Yuan. The Cyan Yuan Sect’s targets weren’t just them; now that he thought about it, they also wanted to deal with the No-Life Evil Cult in Yu State.
The situation was far more complex than he had imagined. As for the choice, he had made his decision from the very beginning. But since Medicine Hall Master Gu An had phrased it so, he certainly wouldn’t be tactless enough to refuse on the spot.
Since Gu An had given him the freedom to choose, he of course had to make the best decision. He would ’carefully consider’ it for a day, then ’agonizingly’ make his choice. That would be just fine.
Gu An and Yang Chan chatted for a while longer about some unimportant miscellany, but Yang Chan could sense the other man’s goodwill.
Yang Chan naturally welcomed this. He had already been thinking about finding a backer, and this was simply an opportunity to go with the flow.
’With a patron to rely on, I can stay far away from this kind of danger in the future.’
There were many missions outside the Sect, but few were this dangerous. And he had just happened to run into them.
It was no coincidence. It was because he had no one at his back. This was the conclusion Yang Chan had reached. Having recognized the problem, he naturally had to make a change.
After the two chatted for a short while, Yang Chan took his leave.
The main reason was that it was getting late. It wasn’t appropriate to stay too long, lest unsavory rumors start to spread. That would be disastrous.
After all, he was not interested in men, and he certainly didn’t want to become the subject of any such gossip.
Of course, if it were a soft, sweet, and agreeable rich lady, he might consider straying from the Righteous Path. If she were the type to gift him kingdoms and Immortal Pills, well, that would be a different story entirely.
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Room Geng.
Yang Chan returned to his room, which he had already straightened up. He had just finished spending his Potential Points. He saw no reason to hoard them—it’s not like they could breed, so he might as well use them to get stronger.
’Tonight was a bit dicey. Good thing I’m quick-witted, or I’d be a goner. Just as I thought, leaving the mountain is still too dangerous for me.’
’I’ll tell the Hall Master tomorrow that I want to return to the Cyan Yuan Sect with the injured.’
’I can’t go on this Yu State trip. It’s bound to be even more dangerous than Tan City.’
Yang Chan analyzed the situation in his mind. Normally, he would have gone to sleep right after spending his points, but too much had happened tonight. He couldn’t fall asleep immediately, his mind occupied with how to ensure his safety going forward.
It was best to get involved in as few dangerous situations as possible.
’The No-Life Evil Cult is really putting a lot of pressure on the Cyan Yuan Sect. The Sect has even dispatched a figure on the level of a Supreme Elder. It looks like they’re planning to annihilate the No-Life Evil Cult in Yu State.’
’Since the Cyan Yuan Sect is making a move, the other Major Sects near Yu State must have also arranged to join forces against the No-Life Evil Cult.’
Yang Chan’s mind continued to mull over these matters.
He had learned some relatively secret information from Gu An, allowing him to analyze the situation to some extent.
The Cyan Yuan Sect was probably aiming to solve the problem at its root.
Just like with the Three Major Sects—they were utterly destroyed, with no chance of recovery.
Since the No-Life Evil Cult was exerting so much pressure on the Cyan Yuan Sect, they naturally had to be dealt with at the source, leaving no hidden threats behind.
After all, as long as the No-Life Evil Cult remained in Yu State, it would pose a threat to all the surrounding states, and the Cyan Yuan Sect was no exception.
’I’ll leave these matters to the Elders. I should just focus on my Cultivation in peace back at the Cyan Yuan Sect!’
’It’s better to be cautious. Once my Cultivation is unparalleled, no Evil Cult will matter anymore.’
’And if they bother me then, I’ll just smash them to bits with a single punch!’
Yang Chan stretched lazily. As someone who disliked staying up late, tonight was pushing his limit.
He blew out the candle, plunging the room into darkness. A moment later, Yang Chan was fast asleep.
He hadn’t just tidied the room; he had rearranged everything. Anyone entering would inevitably make a sound. Thus, he slept soundly.
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"Shen Yuan is dead."
Zhu Yiqun’s brow furrowed as he stated the difficult-to-accept fact.
A man who was supposed to be of great use was just gone, having accomplished almost nothing. It gave Zhu Yiqun a headache.
Given the Cyan Yuan Sect’s show of force tonight, this outcome was predictable. Still, it was hard to accept now that it had become a reality.
Their mole inside Tan Yun Mansion saw Shen Yuan’s body.
When Yang Chan had shouted about an assassin earlier tonight, he naturally drew a lot of attention. This included some Servant Disciples. Although the Servant Disciples’ courtyard had been destroyed and many had died, they hadn’t all been wiped out.
One of the moles they had planted was near Yang Chan’s Room Geng, so he had naturally seen Shen Yuan’s body being carried away.
"With such a massive mobilization, the Cyan Yuan Sect obviously isn’t just targeting us, but also our Holy Sect in Yu State. No wonder the Saintess issued that command. She clearly anticipated this."
Zhu Yangbo, however, recalled the No-Life Saintess’s command. Clearly, the No-Life Saintess had a firm grasp on the intentions of a hegemonic power like the Cyan Yuan Sect of Qing State. That was why she had them stall for more time—and not even for that long.
However, seeing the power the Cyan Yuan Sect deployed today, it seemed the No-Life Saintess had still underestimated them. Otherwise, the timeframe she gave would have been even shorter, instead of the three days they still had.
