A heartless decision

"Fine, then let's go. Although I don't know how that assassin survived without air, I don't believe he died so easily," the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist said coldly. "You can stay in the Great Xia Dynasty capital; perhaps the assassin had bad luck and fell while in the Martial King Realm!"

This was just a consolation.

Jue Xin nodded bitterly and said, "I know. Until I am certain I can kill him, I will stay in Great Xia City."

Not to mention the assassin becoming a Martial Emperor; even now, Jue Xin dared not venture out casually.

After all, given the assassin's strength, unless he was constantly being retaliated against, there was always a possibility of being assassinated at any moment.

"You don't need to be so pessimistic; there is another possibility that could let you survive," the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist said, patting Jue Xin on the shoulder.

Jue Xin was taken aback and looked at the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist, asking, "What other method is there to let me survive?"

"I have a way here, but it depends on whether you are willing to part with it," the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist said indifferently.

"What method?" Jue Xin inquired.

The other Iron Luo Sect Martial Kings were also looking at the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist; they also wanted to know how he could help Jue Xin survive in such a desperate situation.

If they were being targeted by an assassin of such strength, they would probably be scared to death and truly couldn't think of a way to survive.

The Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist stared at Jue Xin and said indifferently, "Actually, the method is very simple. Even if the assassin advances to a Martial Emperor, as long as you offer the divine artifact alchemy furnace to the Pill Alliance, the Pill Alliance will definitely step in."

"With the Pill Alliance stepping in to protect you, given the Pill Alliance's status and Power, your safety will certainly be guaranteed."

"Offer the divine artifact alchemy furnace to the Pill Alliance?" Jue Xin fell into deep thought. The divine artifact alchemy furnace was his pride and joy; he still hoped to rely on it to advance to a Pill Emperor. If he handed over the Divine Artifact, he would be very unwilling.

"Of course, whether or not to give the divine artifact alchemy furnace to the Pill Alliance is up to you. You can also try another way. With your Alchemy skills, you can also join the Pill Alliance; it just depends on whether you have the value to make the Pill Alliance step in to protect you," the Black-clothed Short-sleeved Martial Artist said.

Jue Xin nodded. If he wanted to shake off the assassin's pursuit, relying on himself alone would not work. Even if he defected entirely to the Iron Luo Sect, it could not guarantee his safety.

Unless he defected to a Power with absolute strength, such as the Great Xia Dynasty, the Pill Alliance, etc., which had both strength and influence. As long as either of these two issued a warning, no one would dare to touch him.

Even if Jue Xin wanted to join the Great Xia Dynasty, it would be impossible to obtain a high position. The Pill Alliance was different; he had the divine artifact alchemy furnace. Moreover, his Alchemy Talent was top-tier, and he had friendships with several deacons of the Pill Alliance. If he joined them, relying on his connections, the Pill Alliance would certainly protect him.

"Forget it, I'll join the Pill Alliance. Although I might not be as free and unfettered in the future, at least I will have something to rely on. I can completely rely on the Pill Alliance's protection to advance to a Pill Emperor, or even a Pill Venerable. By then, becoming one of the people in Power within the Pill Alliance wouldn't be a bad thing."

Jue Xin comforted himself. The reason he had never joined the Pill Alliance was because the Pill Alliance would impose constraints on him; as soon as he joined the Pill Alliance, he would have to complete the tasks they issued every month.

He would have to obey all orders, and from then on, he would no longer be his own master.