Chapter 587, Scandal

Translator: Silavin

 

Upon witnessing this scene, Qin Yichen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

 

He had still underestimated Ouyang Haotian!

 

In terms of strength, he feared no one.

 

However, the current situation was not something that could be resolved through strength alone.

 

Ouyang Haotian had actually exploited a loophole in the Alchemy Manor Summit rules.

 

Under these circumstances, regardless of whether Qin Yichen resisted or did not resist, he would face elimination. Moreover, this would allow them to eliminate him without leaving any trace.

 

After all, no one would concern themselves with someone who had been eliminated from the Alchemy Manor Summit.

 

Xing Yuhuan’s appearance brought about a turning point.

 

The fact that Xing Yuhuan would appear here, in the Imperial City, indicated that he had prepared himself to face the storm of those within the Xing Family who sought to seize power.

 

Furthermore, he possessed the confidence backing him!

 

Xing Yuhuan’s survival through those continuous assassination attempts was certainly not due to good fortune or mere chance.

 

It was because someone had been protecting him all along.

 

The Wild Lion Mercenary Group!

 

Although it was not the largest mercenary group in the Heavenly Dragon Imperial Dynasty, no one dared to underestimate it.

 

This was because, within the Wild Lion Mercenary Group, there were rumoured to be Martial Emperor Realm experts!

 

The Xing Family had established themselves through Martial prowess.

 

With this foundation of confidence, as long as Xing Yuhuan could defeat the other candidates, he would be able to ascend to the position of power.

 

Therefore, Xing Yuhuan’s appearance even caused Ouyang Haotian to involuntarily furrow his brow.

 

Xing Yuhuan was certainly one of those who could make him wary.

 

“This is the Alchemy Manor Summit…”

 

Elder Yun Shan still wanted to make a desperate struggle, hoping that Xing Yuhuan would show some deference to the Alchemy Manor Summit. However, Xing Yuhuan did not even spare him a proper glance.

 

“Get up, stop pretending to be dead!” Xing Yuhuan kicked the fallen Gan Li with his foot.

 

Those few kicks were evidently not gentle, and Gan Li groaned several times before opening his eyes. However, his complexion was as pale as paper.

 

His Divine Soul Bead had indeed been shattered!

 

This was rather intriguing.

 

One must understand that Gan Li had been taken away by those from the Alchemy Council. If it was not Qin Yichen who had shattered his Divine Soul Bead, could it have been Alchemy Council’s people who had shattered it?

 

On the high platform, Chen Yun’s delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly. She glanced at Dan Xuan beside her, wanting to say something, but seeing that his expression remained as calm as water, she also restrained herself and continued to observe the unfolding events.

 

…

 

Upon seeing Gan Li’s somewhat bloodshot eyes, a flash of panic clearly crossed the depths of Elder Yun Shan’s pupils.

 

“Gan Li, why aren’t you resting properly? What are you doing coming out here? Quickly go back…” He wanted to approach Gan Li, but was blocked by Xing Yuhuan.

 

“Elder Yun Shan…” Gan Li spoke. Although his voice was very weak, his tone was filled with hatred and despair.

 

He did not possess an illustrious background, but he had talent and worked very hard.

 

This time, it was Elder Yun Shan who had approached him, asking him to handle a certain matter. If he succeeded, he would be given the resources he needed.

 

He had not anticipated that this would become the beginning of a nightmare.

 

His Divine Soul Bead was shattered! All his hopes had been destroyed! There was no longer any hope or expectation for the rest of his life.

 

An Alchemy Master with a shattered Divine Soul Bead was inferior to even a normal ordinary person.

 

Therefore, he hated him! It was this seemingly righteous Elder before him who had ruined his life!

 

“Gan Li, you mustn’t speak carelessly!”

 

Elder Yun Shan appeared somewhat flustered and his tone carried a threatening undertone.

 

“Hahaha!…” Gan Li lay on his back on the ground, laughing loudly. His laughter was filled with desolation and sorrow.

 

He was merely a discarded chess piece.

 

“Elder Yun Shan, how ruthless you are!” Subsequently, he stared at Yun Shan and spoke word by word.

 

“*Siii* Could it be that Elder Yun Shan shattered Gan Li’s Divine Soul Bead?”

 

“Why would Elder Yun Shan do such a thing? Could it be that…”

 

Although he had not spoken directly, anyone who was not a fool would understand what had transpired.

 

This was a tremendous scandal!

 

An Elder of Alchemy Council had actually shattered the Divine Soul Bead of one of their own.

 

“Yun Shan!!”

 

On the high platform, Dan Xuan, who had remained silent throughout, finally spoke. His voice revealed no emotion whatsoever. “Go to the Repentance Pavilion to receive your punishment!”

 

Upon hearing about the Repentance Pavilion, Yun Shan’s face immediately turned pale and he staggered. He raised his head to look towards the high platform.

 

He was well aware of what kind of place the Repentance Pavilion was.

 

He was even more aware of what kind of punishment awaited him for his actions.

 

He attempted to search for Ouyang Haotian in the crowd, hoping that Ouyang Haotian would step forward to speak on his behalf. However, he discovered that Ouyang Haotian was no longer at his original position.

 

In the end, Yun Shan was dragged away by two golden-armoured guards.

 

“Take him away.” Xing Yuhuan spoke indifferently. After exchanging a glance with Qin Yichen on the stone platform, he turned and departed.

 

[That guy…] Watching his departing figure, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Qin Yichen’s lips.

 

This matter appeared simple on the surface, but in reality, Xing Yuhuan had risked offending Ouyang Haotian to help Qin Yichen.

 

Without Xing Yuhuan, Gan Li would never have been able to appear again.

 

He was currently at a crucial moment in the struggle for the position of power within the Xing Family, with powerful enemies surrounding him. Yet he still dared to risk offending an even greater enemy to exonerate Qin Yichen. From this, one could see that Xing Yuhuan was a person of great loyalty.

 

In the distance, Shen Fangu, who had been holding his breath in worry, finally relaxed.

 

“To think he actually knows Xing Yuhuan…” Shen Fangu was very surprised.

 

In fact, not only him, but many people who had focused their attention on this area were also surprised.

 

Xing Yuhuan was not someone who was easy to get along with.

 

Even the privileged children of many Top Tier Forces in the Imperial City who wanted to approach him and curry favour with him had not succeeded.

 

The way everyone looked at Qin Yichen changed once more.

 

Qin Yichen’s previous image in people’s sight had been that of someone with deep pockets, a typical wealthy Young Master, a playboy.

 

However, now he had not only demonstrated formidable personal strength, but also had friends like the Wild Lion of all people. This compelled them to take notice.

 

Actually, those who had been present at the Water Moon Crystal House were well aware of the grievances between Ouyang Haotian and Qin Yichen. Therefore, they could see that this was Ouyang Haotian targeting Qin Yichen.

 

But now, Qin Yichen has demonstrated the strength to contend with Ouyang Haotian!

 

“If Qin Yichen manages to claim the championship, the Imperial City will once again be stirred into turmoil…”

 

Someone exclaimed in wonder.

 

“How is that possible? Even if he can easily defeat Gan Li, what does Gan Li amount to? He’s merely at the Spiritual Flow Realm. Moreover, there’s also Qian Zhengchen…”

 

After the name ‘Qian Zhengchen’ was spoken, the surrounding people fell silent.

 

Indeed, the strength that Qin Yichen had just demonstrated was somewhat impressive, but which of those standing on the topmost row of stone platforms was weak?

 

After all, this Alchemy Manor Summit also featured Qian Zhengchen!

 

No one believed that Qin Yichen would be a match for Qian Zhengchen.

 

They had witnessed Qian Zhengchen’s formidable strength firsthand. Moreover, it was said that Qian Zhengchen had already touched the threshold of becoming an Earth Grade Alchemy Master!

 

“It’s rumoured that on the eve of the Summit, Ouyang Haotian visited the Qian residence. I wonder if this is true or false…”

 

If this were true, it appeared that Qin Yichen stood no chance.