NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1327: Stirred by the Wind
Not long after Zhou Yu left the main hall, Vice Hall Master Li issued an announcement to the entire Pill God Temple.
The announcement stated that Zhou Yu was stripped of his title as the top of the exchange conference and his title as Honored Elder for disrespecting the Hall Master, and was immediately expelled from the Pill God Temple, never to step foot inside again.
As this news spread, all the families, big and small, within the Pill God Temple were left dumbfounded.
First, Zhou Yu was unprecedentedly rewarded with qualifying to enter the Wutong Enlightenment Platform, and now he was inexplicably deprived of all his rewards.
What exactly is going on?
Disrespect to the Hall Master?
How exactly was he disrespectful?
For a time, all kinds of speculations abounded.
At this moment, Rong Wanlun, who was gathering information about Zhou Yu, was naturally the first to receive this news.
He immediately reported this to the Second Elder of the Rong Family, Rong Fang.
After speaking, Rong Wanlun darkly remarked:
"Father, this news... is too strange, isn't there something wrong?"
Rong Fang squinted and said:
"What do you think is wrong?"
"The announcement said Zhou Yu was disrespectful to the Hall Master? Given the Hall Master's nature, if he was truly disrespectful, how could she have spared him his life? And let him leave?" Rong Wanlun voiced his suspicion.
Rong Fang said solemnly.
"This, you don't know."
"Zhou Yu, after all, was the top of the exchange conference, and since the exchange conference was organized by the Hall Master, she naturally wouldn't tarnish her own reputation by killing him outright."
"As for the expulsion..."
"I reckon it's mostly because the Hall Master wants to retain the Medicine Spirit Saint Body, and Zhou Yu disagreed, thus offending the Hall Master."
"By doing this, the Hall Master first stripped him of all his titles and then expelled him."
"I guess, once he leaves the Pill God Temple, the Hall Master's people will act to deal with him, and then forcibly retain the Medicine Spirit Saint Body."
"Overall, from what I understand about the Hall Master, since she knows about the existence of the Medicine Spirit Saint Body, she would definitely not let it leave."
Hearing this, Rong Wanlun's expression changed slightly.
"Father, what should we do now?"
Rong Fang's eyes flashed with a chilling light.
"Naturally, we should act before the Hall Master."
"Act before the Hall Master, take care of Zhou Yu, and seize the Medicine Spirit Saint Body."
Rong Wanlun immediately said with a murderous intent:
"Father, then I'll take the experts now to intercept Zhou Yu."
With that, Rong Wanlun prepared to set off.
However, Rong Fang stood up and rejected Rong Wanlun's proposal.
"No!"
Rong Wanlun looked confused.
"Father, you?"
Rong Fang squinted his eyes, his gaze deep, and after a moment, he said:
"What you just said has some merit."
"If this is a trap set by the Hall Master, then we're in trouble."
Rong Wanlun's face changed.
"Father, then what should we do?"
"Do we... still act?"
Rong Fang sneered:
"Of course, we act."
"But, it can't be our Rong Family members who act first."
"You, send someone to secretly track Zhou Yu's whereabouts, while I find others to make the move on Zhou Yu."
"Others?" Rong Wanlun was stunned.
"Who else?"
Rong Fang squinted his eyes, a cold gleam flashed in his eyes, which made Rong Wanlun shiver.
"Don't ask what you shouldn't."
"Go and do what you must."
"Yes!"
Rong Wanlun trembled and hurriedly retreated.
...
On the other side,
After Zhou Yu and the others left the main hall, they prepared to leave the Pill God Temple space as agreed with the Hall Master.
And Shen Yin, who came to the Pill God Temple this time to seek medicine, had no need to stay now that Zhou Yu had agreed to help her with alchemy.
She quickly used a family secret technique to send a signal.
Soon, an elder hurried over.
Shen Yin gave a brief introduction.
"Zhou Yu, Elder Nian is an elder of our Shen Family, and this time, he accompanied me to Pill God Temple to seek medicine."
Shen Yin also told Elder Nian about Zhou Yu helping her.
After hearing this, Elder Nian was furious and immediately wanted to confront the Rong Family.
Shen Yin tried hard to dissuade him, finally calming his anger temporarily.
Seeing this, Zhou Yu was secretly amazed.
The great families of the Capital City are indeed much stronger than those in Hu City.
The elders of the Shen Family were already at the Emperor Realm Level.
In Hu City, the top families' most elite experts were only at the Peak of the King Realm.
Capital City truly embodies the pinnacle level of the Dragon Country Martial Arts World.
After being calmed, Elder Nian approached Zhou Yu and said gratefully:
"Young friend Zhou, I was seeking medicine everywhere, and didn't expect the Rong Family to dare to treat the young lady like this. Thanks to you for saving her."
"Otherwise, my sin would have been great this time."
Zhou Yu smiled and said:
"Elder Nian, no need to be so formal."
Elder Nian looked at Zhou Yu with appreciation and said.
"Actually, I've heard your name even in the Capital City, and seeing you today, you truly are exceptional, a hero among the young."
"When you come to the Capital City in the future, I must treat you well."
Elder Nian was well aware of Zhou Yu's circumstances.
He could see that Zhou Yu had limitless potential, so he spoke courteously, treating him as an equal.
Zhou Yu was not modest.
"Haha, okay."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Shen Yin started asking about Zhou Yu's meeting with the Hall Master.
After listening, her expression was uncertain.
"Zhou Yu, did the Hall Master really say that?"
"Could there be a problem?"
Zhou Yu was slightly stunned.
"What do you think the problem might be?"
Shen Yin shook her head in confusion.
"I can't say for sure, but I just feel that things seem not that simple."
"I remember my grandfather and the others saying that these Hidden Sect people are very complicated."
"Elder Nian, what do you think?"
Elder Nian pondered for a moment, then said.
"To my shame, when I sought medicine, the first thought was to find the Hall Master of the Pill God Temple."
"But after trying various channels, I never met her."
"So, I think, maybe this person isn't as friendly as young friend Zhou mentioned?"
"However, this is just my conjecture, as I've never been in direct contact."
Hearing this, Zhou Yu's eyes slightly narrowed.
"Maybe."
"But, I feel that the Hall Master of the Pill God Temple is still very easy to deal with overall."
"By the way, Lin also met with her."
"Lin, what do you think?"
Lin Luoluo hesitated a bit, but ultimately she agreed more with Zhou Yu's perspective.
"This person is indeed quite kind."
Hearing both Zhou Yu and Lin Luoluo say this, Shen Yin clicked her tongue and said:
"Perhaps she values Luoluo's Medicine Spirit Saint Body, so she was friendly."
As the four chatted, suddenly, a sharp light flashed in Zhou Yu's eyes.
"It's rather lively."
Simultaneously, Elder Nian frowned.
"What's happening?"
"Why are there so many people hiding in the dark?"
"Could it be someone is targeting the young lady?"
Hearing this, Zhou Yu gave a bitter smile.
"Elder Nian, if I'm not mistaken, these people, I fear, are coming for me!"
"For you?" Elder Nian was taken aback.
As soon as Elder Nian finished speaking.
He saw three black shadows suddenly appear ahead, accompanied by a mocking voice.
"Zhou Yu, we've been waiting for you for a long time."
"You've finally come out..."