Chapter 3990 Third Elder Kong Lingyuan

“There’s actually something like that.”

Grand Elder Luo Rong frowned after listening. For so many years, the Alchemist Guild had never had such a thing happen.

However, his current focus was still on the会长 successor, and he didn’t pay attention to such small matters.

“Let’s put this matter aside for now and make a decision tomorrow.”

“Elder, I think this matter should be investigated.”

Mo Chongba said, “The Third Elder is a tough nut to crack now. He’s unyielding and won’t stand on our side no matter what.

But that old fellow has a weakness, and that is Kong Xifeng. Now that his Grandson has been beaten like this, he must be furious.

If we handle it well, this is an opportunity to win him over.

If the person who did it has any connection with the Second Elder and the others, that would be even better.”

“You’re right.”

Luo Rong nodded and looked at Fan Dongping, “Go and find out now what that Ye’s background is, who his backer is, and if he has any connection with the Second Elder and those people?”

“Yes, Elder.”

Fan Dongping agreed and left. Although the Grand Elder didn't immediately avenge him, there was still a chance.

Since he was asked to investigate, he would have to pin something on the other party.

After he left, Luo Rong said, “Do you think that Ye and the Second Elder and the others could be connected?”

“There’s a possibility.”

Mo Chongba stroked his white beard, “To be able to defeat Fan Dongping, that person is at least an Immortal Emperor middle stage, or even stronger.

How could such a person suddenly run to the Alchemist Guild to take a badge exam, especially during this special period? It doesn’t make sense, and perhaps there are other motives behind it.”

Luo Rong said, “That makes sense, but his side is secondary. You should push forward with your previous plan. If Hua Qiqi is dealt with, nothing else matters.”

“Yes, I’ll go do it right away.”

Mo Chongba nodded and turned to leave the secret room.

On the other side, Kong Xifeng knelt before an old man, weeping bitterly.

“Grandpa, I was almost beaten to death. You must uphold justice for me!”

“Feng’er, who beat you like this?”

That old man was precisely the Third Elder of the Alchemist Guild, Kong Lingyuan. This fellow was extremely cunning and shrewd, and he had a clear understanding of the current situation in the Guild.

However, he didn't immediately side with the Grand Elder or the Second Elder, but instead played both sides, benefiting greatly in the middle.

The reason Kong Xifeng dared to be so arrogant and openly collect tolls at the entrance of the Alchemist Guild, with no one daring to intervene, was precisely because of his Face.

Now that both sides were trying to win him over, they naturally wouldn't damage their relationship over such a small matter.

Moreover, everyone knew that this old fellow had a weakness: his Grandson, Kong Xifeng.

Kong Lingyuan previously had two sons, but unfortunately, due to ill fate, they both perished one after another many years ago.

Only this one Grandson remained, the sole heir of the Kong family, so he was naturally treasured immensely.

Seeing Kong Xifeng’s cheek caved in from the beating, Kong Lingyuan was filled with anger and heartache. He quickly took out a box of green ointment and applied it to his cheek.

As the Third Elder of the Alchemist Guild, a powerful figure, and an Immortal Emperor-level expert, the ointment he produced was naturally not ordinary.

After applying it, it wasn't long before Kong Xifeng's injuries began to heal at a visible rate, and in about fifteen minutes, he had completely recovered.

Of course, this was also the result of Ye Bufan showing mercy. He only wanted to teach the other party a lesson and didn't intend to kill him.

Seeing his Grandson's injuries heal, Kong Lingyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief: “Tell me, who did this? In Lingxiao Immortal City, who dares to touch my Grandson?”

At this moment, he was truly furious. He had already lost two sons, and he didn't want his Grandson to be in any more danger; otherwise, the Kong family would truly be without an heir.

“It’s a Ye…”

Kong Xifeng recounted the entire incident, finally saying with a Face full of grievance, “That boy actually dared to lay a hand on me! This means he doesn’t regard my Kong family. You must avenge me!”

Kong Lingyuan's eyes flashed with fierce light: “Don’t worry, I’ll send someone to investigate right now. Whoever dares to hit my Grandson, I will flay him and pull out his tendons!”

Ye Bufan didn’t know any of this. He led everyone out of Lingxiao Immortal City and arrived at the Apprentice Society outside the city.

Compared to the Alchemist Guild, the liveliness here was not diminished in the slightest. Because Alchemists held extremely high status, countless people wanted to join this profession.

And for ordinary Immortals to become an Alchemist, they must test their Aptitude in the Dao of Alchemy. If they qualify, they first become an apprentice and gradually work their way up.

All of this begins at the Apprentice Society, so thousands of people come here every day to register for testing and participate in assessments.

Ye Bufan, of course, didn't need to test his Aptitude. He went directly to the assessment area and registered.

Due to the large number of people, he waited from noon until evening before it was his turn.

The result was naturally without any suspense. For him to take an apprentice exam with his Alchemy attainments was like a doctoral student taking a kindergarten exam; it was just a process. The most important thing was the token he received upon passing the exam.

By the time everything was over, the sun had set. Ye Bufan left the Apprentice Society and looked up at the night sky, which was already filled with stars. Just as he was about to sigh with emotion, a figure suddenly flashed past in mid-air.

The distance was great, and ordinary people couldn’t see it at all.

But his eyesight far surpassed ordinary people. Not only did he see her, but he also recognized that person as Hua Qiqi.

“How could it be her?”

Ye Bufan was a little surprised, not expecting to encounter that woman here again.

She seemed to be moving extremely fast, very urgently. Could something have happened?

Never mind. Since he encountered her, he would go and take a look. If he could help, he would.

Thinking of this, he told everyone to return to the Dragon King Palace, then he ascended into the air, disappearing into the night sky at an extremely fast speed.

He hadn’t been mistaken just now; it was indeed Hua Qiqi who passed through the air.

She was the most outstanding Disciple of the Alchemist Guild, and also the most highly acclaimed candidate for the会长 successor.

All along, Hua Qiqi had been devoted to the Dao of Alchemy. Especially after reaching the Eleventh-Order Celestial Alchemist, she constantly thought about being able to Breakthrough to the twelfth-order.

To achieve this goal before the Dan Wang Competition, she had been traveling outside, tempering her state of mind, and improving her Alchemy.

A few days ago, after encountering Ye Bufan in the Void Market, she suddenly received news from the Guild that the会长 was seriously ill and that she should return immediately.

It was precisely because of this that Hua Qiqi hurriedly said goodbye and rushed back to Lingxiao Immortal City at the fastest speed.

But even so, when she returned to the Alchemist Guild, the会长 had already fallen into a coma and was on the verge of death.

Hua Qiqi greatly respected the会长; he was half her Master. Because of this, she was extremely anxious and wanted to stay by his bedside.

But she was rejected by the Grand Elder, who said that no one should disturb the会长’s rest at this time.

She had no choice. After all, there were so many Disciples in the Alchemist Guild, and she couldn't make herself special.

So Hua Qiqi found a room next to the会长’s bedroom and had been waiting there anxiously for the past few days.

But just a short while ago, a note suddenly appeared on the table with a line of small characters written on it.

“The murderer of Shi Kai has been captured by me and will be executed at Dan Ding Mountain in one hour!” The signature was three words—Lingxiao Sect.