Chapter 226: I Have a Master

Seeing the situation turning unfavorable, Ouyang Ming quickly said, “Ye Yuan, don’t change the subject! Even if you can refine the True Ascension Pill, the fact that you stole the pill formula is beyond doubt! Sect Master, three Hall Masters, and all the Elders, for a disciple of such poor moral character, no matter how talented he is, we must never tolerate him!”

“Elder Ouyang speaks sense!” Ling Potian, the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.

Ling Potian’s words pulled back the situation that was about to spiral out of control.

It was often said that like father, like son; in fact, like master, like disciple also held true.

Xin Lie’s aloofness that kept others at a distance was inherited from his dignified master.

Today’s theme was interrogating Ye Yuan, so Ling Potian’s words naturally carried great weight.

Whether he intentionally targeted Ye Yuan or not, his words indeed dissipated the atmosphere Ye Yuan had carefully built.

Ye Yuan, as the party involved, merely glanced at Ling Potian indifferently, unconcerned.

“Ye Yuan, where exactly did you get the pill formula for the True Ascension Pill? If you confess honestly now, you may receive a lighter punishment; otherwise…” Ouyang Yu spoke again.

To improve the pill formula, the Alchemy Hall had expended enormous manpower and resources. If a formula developed not long ago was stolen, the blow to Nethercloud Sect would undoubtedly be immense.

Ye Yuan looked helpless. These scumbags treated some garbage as treasures and then blamed others for stealing their pill formulas—truly beyond cure.

“What if I said I originally knew it? You definitely wouldn’t believe me, right?” Ye Yuan said helplessly.

Though it was the truth, those who heard it would not believe it.

Sure enough, Yao Qian sneered, “You mean you’re a prophet, born with knowledge? How ridiculous!”

“Ye Yuan, if you keep being obstinate and rambling, there’s no need to continue this interrogation! We’re giving you a chance by letting you stand here and speak!” Ouyang Yu said coldly.

Ye Yuan laughed, “Haha, I saw the atmosphere was so tense, I just wanted to lighten it a bit. Well, actually, I have a master, a very formidable master—the kind who is more powerful than all of you. These pill formulas were all taught to me by him. My alchemy skills were also taught by him.”

“Haha, nonsense! More powerful than all of us? Do you know what our cultivation levels are? If you’re going to lie, at least draft it first!” Ouyang Ming sneered.

Ye Yuan said contemptuously, “A Sea Transformation second-layer alchemist, a piece of trash with a combat power of five, what are you showing off in front of me? Once I break through to Crystal Formation, I’ll crush you in seconds!”

Seeing Ouyang Ming about to retort, Ye Yuan added, “Don’t believe me? Ask Elder Yao beside you, and you’ll know if I have that ability. In a sense, he’s still my defeated opponent.”

A few words from Ye Yuan caused an uproar in the hall.

“What? Elder Yao Qian lost to Ye Yuan at the Spirit Liquid stage? Is this kid talking in his sleep?”

“Hmph, impossible. This kid is just blowing his own trumpet! Although alchemists aren’t strong in combat, Elder Yao is still a Sea Transformation expert. How could he lose to Ye Yuan?”

“Not necessarily! Didn’t you hear Ye Yuan say ‘in a sense’? I just wonder what exactly that ‘in a sense’ refers to.”

In the hall, even though Yao Qian had a thick skin, his face was now bright red.

To be honest, if Ye Yuan broke through to Crystal Formation, he really couldn’t guarantee that he could defeat Ye Yuan.

That last sword strike from Ye Yuan had left too deep an impression on Yao Qian.

A Spirit Liquid second-layer martial artist could actually communicate with the world’s primal force and unleash such an incredibly powerful sword strike—truly beyond belief!

After returning to the sect, Yao Qian naturally wouldn’t mention such a humiliating matter. Now exposed by Ye Yuan to his face, he wished he could find a hole to crawl into.

“Elder Yao, what happened?”

“Elder Yao, Ye Yuan must be talking nonsense, right?”

…

Many people gathered around to ask Yao Qian in low voices. Just as Yao Qian was about to deny it, Xiao Jian said calmly, “You don’t need to doubt it. Ye Yuan isn’t lying; he has that ability! Ye Yuan… can already communicate with the world’s primal force for his own use. Once he breaks through to Crystal Formation, his strength will make a qualitative leap!”

Everyone gasped.

Although Xiao Jian didn’t mention Yao Qian, his words indirectly confirmed Ye Yuan’s statement.

In front of Ye Yuan, a Sea Transformation alchemist was indeed a piece of trash with a combat power of five…

And most of the alchemists here were like that…

A Spirit Liquid martial artist could communicate with the world’s primal force? Everyone was shocked again…

Given Xiao Jian’s status, he wouldn’t speak carelessly on such matters.

With immense soul power and unparalleled martial talent, this was a genius that even heaven would envy!

Would such a person really steal a pill formula?

The elders began to doubt.

Before coming, this group had been indignant, determined to put Ye Yuan to death. But now, they had to re-evaluate Ye Yuan.

“Ye Yuan, I wonder who your master is? If you have such a powerful master, why would you join my Nethercloud Sect?” Luo Qingfeng, the Sect Master who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

Ye Yuan put on a puzzled expression and said blankly, “Uh… in reply to Sect Master, I really don’t know who my master is; I don’t even know his name. Master said I should use the knowledge he taught me to experience the mortal world and compete with other geniuses. Only by standing out among the masses can I formally become his disciple!”

“Ridiculous! Who wouldn’t know their own master’s name? In my opinion, this is all fabricated by you! Sect Master, I think there’s no need to interrogate further. Ye Yuan is full of nonsense; just sentence him to death directly!” Ouyang Ming rebuked.

“Elder Ouyang, in my opinion, you’re more fit to be Sect Master. Perhaps you should take my seat?” Luo Qingfeng’s indifferent words made the temperature in the hall drop.

Anyone could tell that Sect Master Luo was displeased with Elder Ouyang!

Ouyang Ming often relied on the Ouyang family’s influence in the sect to disregard other elders. Now he even dared to interrupt Sect Master Luo’s questioning—how audacious.

If Sect Master Luo could tolerate that, he might as well not be Sect Master.

Ouyang Ming’s face turned the color of pig liver, extremely embarrassed.

“Ouyang Ming, shut up! When did it become your turn to speak when the Sect Master is asking questions? The final verdict is the Sect Master’s decision; how dare you interfere! Apologize to the Sect Master at once!” Ouyang Yu naturally couldn’t sit still either and scolded.

Ouyang Ming dared not defy Ouyang Yu, so he had to stand up and bow to Luo Qingfeng, saying, “Ouyang Ming was too anxious and spoke recklessly. I hope the Sect Master will not take offense.”

Luo Qingfeng waved his hand, ignoring him, and said to Ye Yuan, “Your master is truly an extraordinary person! I wonder where he is now?”