Chapter 350: Six-Month Agreement, A Battle of Life and Death

How could Liang Fei not be excited? Xi Jianwei was the Huanyue Sect’s top Alchemist, hailed as Huan Yuehua’s right-hand man. Even so, he had still been poached by Ye Qingchen. This was a monumental loss for the Huanyue Sect! Liang Fei’s words made everyone in the hall burst into laughter as they heaped endless praise on Ye Qingchen.

When Ye Qingchen heard Liang Fei mention Xiao Xiao, he couldn’t help but think of the adorable little girl.

I wonder how she’s doing in the Wuji Immortal Palace. Is she happy? Is that Saint Heir still pestering her? Our one-year agreement is drawing closer. Will the little girl have more surprises in store for me then?

Ye Qingchen shook his head, pulling his thoughts back to the present. He turned to Liang Xiong and said, "Sect Leader Liang, I learned from Pill King Xi that Huan Yuehua has long coveted your sect’s Wordless Jade Bi. Please take extra precautions."

Liang Xiong huffed coldly. "As if they could take the Wordless Jade Bi," he said disdainfully. "No one should even think about getting their hands on it! If the Wordless Jade Bi were that easy to obtain, it would have been taken long ago, and Thunder Valley wouldn’t exist today!"

Liang Xiong spoke with utter confidence.

Ye Qingchen pursed his lips and sheepishly touched his nose.

The Wordless Jade Bi is right here in my mind. Of course, I can’t tell Liang Xiong about this. If I do, who knows if he’ll slap me to death in a fit of rage?

Still, Ye Qingchen felt compelled to offer a warning. "Sect Leader Liang, I heard from Pill King Xi that Huan Yuehua seems to have some special method to take the Wordless Jade Bi without anyone noticing. It’s also said that there’s a mysterious and formidable power backing him. This force is not to be underestimated!"

Liang Xiong waved his hand dismissively. "Mr. Ye, there’s no need to worry. I will certainly be more vigilant. I’ll return to Thunder Valley now to bolster our defenses. Plus, I need to tell Ruo Li about the true colors of her sworn sister!"

After saying this, Liang Xiong and Liang Fei took their leave. Meanwhile, Qin Yue began discussing with Ye Qingchen how to further develop Chen Yue Pavilion.

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As time passed, the reputation of Chen Yue Pavilion grew, completely suppressing the business of the Huanyue Sect’s Pill Pavilion.

Moreover, news began to spread that Huan Yuehua, Sect Leader of the Huanyue Sect, had driven away the loyal Pill King Xi. To make matters worse, his wife had even poisoned her own sworn sister. With these revelations, rumors flew everywhere.

Ye Qingchen naturally seized this opportunity. He not only had Xi Jianwei personally testify but also contacted Liang Xiong to have Thunder Valley confirm the reliability of the news. In no time, the story spread throughout Chaoyun Country, and the Huanyue Sect’s prestige plummeted. Huan Yuehua and his wife became like rats scurrying across the street, their reputations utterly ruined.

Huan Yuehua was naturally unwilling to accept this, but with his own strength, he could hardly face Liang Xiong. He had no choice but to grit his teeth and seek help from his powerful backer. However, when he carefully explained his situation, the response he received was, "You bother me with such trifles? What use are you?"

Huan Yuehua could only leave resentfully, his hatred for Ye Qingchen now at its peak.

To Huan Yuehua, Ye Qingchen was the cause of all his current problems.

If it weren’t for him, Xi Jianwei might have obtained the Wordless Jade Bi back in Thunder Valley. Then, I could have curried favor with my backer and eliminated Thunder Valley. My Huanyue Sect would have become the number one power in Chaoyun Country!

But Ye Qingchen’s appearance had changed everything. Now, Huan Yuehua wanted nothing more than to slice Ye Qingchen into a thousand pieces, yet the thought of Liang Xiong standing behind him drained all his confidence. Eventually, after conferring with Lin Lanxin, Huan Yuehua came up with a plan that was hardly a plan at all: they would go straight to Chen Yue Pavilion.

"Get Chen Qingye out here!"

As soon as Huan Yuehua and his wife entered Chen Yue Pavilion, they began clamoring to see Ye Qingchen.

Ma Chunsheng immediately recognized the couple. Not daring to be careless, he hurried to report to Ye Qingchen.

Upon hearing that Huan Yuehua had come looking for him, Ye Qingchen sneered inwardly and stood up, ready to meet the man.

"Mr. Ye, you shouldn’t go alone," Liang Xiong said, rising quickly. "I’ll go with you. Huan Yuehua is, after all, at the fifth level of the Martial King Realm. If he disregards his reputation and attacks you, you’ll be no match for him."

Ye Qingchen nodded. Having Liang Xiong present would indeed make his plan more foolproof, so he walked with him into the main hall of Chen Yue Pavilion.

Huan Yuehua’s commotion had drawn a massive crowd, packing the already bustling pavilion. They whispered among themselves, discussing the purpose of his visit, with no shortage of scornful remarks directed at the couple. This only stoked Huan Yuehua’s rage. Seeing Ye Qingchen appear, he immediately bellowed, "Chen Qingye! What is your purpose in spreading these rumors about my Huanyue Sect?"

"Rumors? The good deeds you and your wife have done are now being called rumors? Huan Yuehua, you truly have no shame!" Liang Xiong retorted disdainfully, stepping in front of Ye Qingchen to protect him from a sudden attack.

Seeing Liang Xiong there, Huan Yuehua’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he quickly composed himself. He turned to Ye Qingchen and said, "Chen Qingye, if you’re a man, do you dare fight me to the death?"

Huan Yuehua’s words caused an uproar. Liang Xiong laughed, looking at him with mockery. "Huan Yuehua, it seems calling you shameless was an understatement. You’re a man of your years, while Mr. Chen isn’t even twenty. How dare you challenge him?"

Liang Xiong’s words immediately found support from the onlookers.

"Exactly! You’re a sect leader, for crying out loud. Aren’t you ashamed to challenge a junior?"

"You’re at the fifth level of the Martial King Realm, challenging someone in the Martial Spirit Realm to a death match? The nerve!"

"I’ve seen shameless people, but never someone this shameless. Today has truly been an eye-opener."

The waves of mockery made Huan Yuehua’s face flush crimson, but this was his only option to kill Ye Qingchen. He had no other choice. So, despite the jeers from the entire crowd, he pressed on, "Chen Qingye, I hope you’re not a coward who hides in his shell!"

Liang Xiong was about to speak again but was stopped by Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen gave a contemptuous smile, took a few steps forward, and announced, "Since you want a fight, a fight you shall have! But not now. In six months, we will set up an arena for a life-and-death battle!"

Huan Yuehua was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Ye Qingchen to agree so readily.

Does this kid have an ace up his sleeve?