Initially, Wang Chong thought that it would take at least a few days for him to make any progress on 'Liuzhi Zhang's' matter. However, Wang Chong underestimated 'Liuzhi Zhang's brazenness on the gambling table, as well as the other party's confidence in his identity as an Alchemist.
That very night, 'Liuzhi Zhang' was assaulted.
Even though he possessed extraordinary attainments in the Way of Pill, the higher one's cultivation in the Way of Pill, the harsher one's life became. As such, Liuzhi Zhang became increasingly brazen on the gambling table.
That very night, Liuzhi Zhang was assaulted by the Goguryeons. Those people used some extreme means, such as explosives, knockout powder, knockout grenades, and even lime …
If not for Shen Hai and Meng Long arriving with Ablonodan and Arloja, 'Liuzhi Zhang' would have been stabbed a few times and his hand would have been chopped off.
The Goguryeons were known for their viciousness and cruelty in the capital.
However, this matter was something that Liuzhi Zhang asked for.
He only had two to three thousand gold taels on him, but he actually dared to borrow twenty thousand gold taels from the Golden Sky Casino. Adding on the previous debt, he actually owed the Golden Sky Casino more than fifty thousand gold taels!
— — His guts sure were plentiful!
Liuzhi Zhang had borrowed twenty thousand gold taels from the casino earlier in the day, and according to the agreement, he would return the debt by a quarter to five in the afternoon. However, Liu Zhangzhi had been drinking in the casino, and he had forgotten about the matter completely. This infuriated the Goguryeons.
"Have you paid off all the gambling money for him?"
Behind the study table, Wang Chong asked.
"Reporting to young master, according to young master's instructions, we have already paid up for him. After paying up for him, we left. We didn't interact much with him. "
Shen Hai and Meng Long replied.
After helping the other party so greatly, Liu Zhangzhi casually gave him fifty thousand gold taels without asking for anything at all. This was truly incomprehensible to the both of them.
However, this was the young master's decision, so they weren't in a position to comment on it.
"Very good. From tomorrow onwards, send him two thousand taels of gold every day. Other than that, don't say anything else. "
Wang Chong said.
"Yes, young master!"
Shen Hai and Meng Long replied.
Nearly fifty thousand gold taels had been given away, but he had not received anything in return. If it was someone else, they would definitely not do it. However, Wang Chong didn't care at all.
In the secret community of alchemists, there was a huge profit to be made. However, the threshold was also unusually high. The customers they sold to were often people who had been around for decades, or even longer.
Due to the long period of time, this kind of relationship could be tested. Moreover, the Alchemist was extremely cautious when it came to choosing new clients.
Often, they might not even choose one in a few decades.
It was precisely because of this cautious and strict attitude that the secret group of the Alchemist was able to maintain its secrecy outside of the royal palace and the various kings' residences.
To Wang Chong, as long as he was able to come into contact with this group, as long as he could squeeze into their group and purchase a steady stream of precious pills, it was no longer important for him to give away the fifty thousand gold taels.
Given that Liuzhi Zhang was still wary of him, it was still too early to talk to him about joining the Alchemist group. What Wang Chong was doing now was to continuously give him gold taels.
Through this method, he would be able to increase the other party's goodwill toward him.
One day, when Liuzhi Zhang was no longer wary of him, Wang Chong believed that he would come looking for him.
After making the arrangements, Wang Chong continued to cultivate his Dragon Bone Art in peace.
Days passed and Wang Chong's strength grew by the day. Even though he hadn't achieved a breakthrough in his root bone, it was becoming denser with each passing day.
Three days passed in a flash.
Even though Wang Chong's Dragon Bone Art hadn't progressed much, there was an unexpected change on Shen Hai and Meng Long's side.
"Young master, Liuzhi Zhang seeks an audience with you! This time, he took the initiative to look for us and indicated that he wishes to meet you! "
Wang Chong was cultivating in the courtyard when Shen Hai and Meng Long suddenly walked over.
"Oh?"
Wang Chong's eyes lit up in surprise. Liuzhi Zhang seemed to be even more impatient than he had imagined.
"Let him in!"
…
Wang Chong met Liuzhi Zhang in his study. Compared to Liuzhi Zhang a few days ago, the current Liuzhi Zhang didn't seem as aloof, arrogant, and unapproachable as before.
However, Wang Chong could sense deep doubt and unease from him.
"Zhang Zhongshu pays respect to gongzi."
Liuzhi Zhang bowed, looking a little uneasy. Honestly speaking, the identity of an Alchemist allowed him to make a name for himself anywhere. Thus, most Alchemists would be arrogant before others.
Just that, Zhang Zhongshu didn't expect the person who 'pestered' him in front of the Falling Jade Pavilion to have such a powerful background.
Even though the identity of an Alchemist wasn't bad, it was nothing compared to the Wang Clan.
"Hehe, master, we meet again."
Wang Chong chuckled. Glancing at Liuzhi Zhang's left hand, Wang Chong saw a massive sword wound protruding from the latter's sleeve. It seemed to be the wound he suffered from the Goguryeons not too long ago.
"Gongzi, don't make fun of me. What master? If I knew that you're Duke Jiu's grandson, I wouldn't dare to slight you. "
Liuzhi Zhang said uneasily.
"Hehe, master, you're being too polite. May I know what business you have with me? "
Wang Chong turned to look at Liuzhi Zhang with a smile.
"Gongzi, you're being too polite. I'm here to thank gongzi. Gongzi has saved my life and helped me pay off my debt of fifty thousand gold taels. I'm deeply grateful for your help. "
"However, if gongzi wishes to request for a few pills from me, please forgive me for being unable to do so. As for the fifty thousand gold taels, I'm unable to pay it off for the time being. However, if gongzi wants it, I'll try my best to return it to gongzi. "
Liuzhi Zhang lowered his head uneasily.
"Hehehe, who said that I want to request for a few pills from you?"
Wang Chong chuckled.
"Isn't that so?"
Taken aback, Liuzhi Zhang abruptly lifted his head in surprise.
All along, he thought that the reason why Wang Chong helped him so much was so that he could forge pills for him. As such, he had been feeling uneasy. He was the Alchemist of the royal palace. If he were to forge pills for others outside, he would surely be severely punished.
Thus, this was the reason why he was feeling uneasy.
However, it was rare for a generous person like Wang Chong to give away fifty thousand gold taels without asking for the reason. This was something that Liuzhi Zhang rarely met.
He couldn't bear to part with it just like that. Thus, he decided to meet the Wang Family.
However, from the looks of it now, the truth was completely different from what he had imagined!
"Master, 'Pills flow for a thousand years, cauldron flames burn for ten thousand autumns'. I would like to take a look. I wonder if master can help me take a look?"
Wang Chong smiled.
Hua!
The previously calm Liuzhi Zhang's expression changed abruptly.
"You, you … How did you know?"
Six-fingered Zhang stared at Wang Chong in shock. It was as if the deepest secret in his heart had been seen through.
'Pills flow for a thousand autumns, cauldron flames burn for ten thousand autumns'. This was a couplet in the royal palace. It was the origin of everything, and also the secret code for the Alchemist to incite each other.
The secret organization of the Alchemist, this was the deepest secret in Liuzhi Zhang's heart.
He never expected that Wang Chong would be able to see through it.
His relationship with Wang Chong had always been as an ordinary Alchemist. He had always believed that this was what Wang Chong was thinking, but he hadn't expected Wang Chong to see through him so early on.
This made Liuzhi Zhang tremble with fear!
"Master, there's no need to be surprised. If I wanted to leak it, I would have done so long ago. Why would I wait until now? "
Wang Chong smiled. He picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup of fragrant tea, and pushed it over. No matter what he did, the secret organization of the Alchemist, as long as he mentioned it, it would cause a backlash.
The fact that Liuzhi Zhang was able to stay here and not rush out was already beyond his expectations.
"Since gongzi knows about 'pills flow for a thousand autumns, cauldron flames burn for ten thousand autumns', you should know the danger of this matter. Isn't gongzi afraid of bringing trouble to the family? "
Liuzhi Zhang took a deep breath and raised his head.
When he first came in, his face was still cramped, restrained, and uneasy. But when Wang Chong mentioned the words' pills flow for a thousand autumns, cauldron flames burn for ten thousand autumns', his entire person changed, as if this was his true appearance. There was no longer a trace of uneasiness or fear.
Hearing Liuzhi Zhang's words, Wang Chong immediately became silent.
The pills refined in the royal palace and the royal residences had always been a taboo. It was definitely not a good thing to be involved with the Alchemist organization that smuggled pills.
It was very possible that it would bring a lot of trouble to the Wang family, anger the royal palace, and attract the hostility of the royal princes. For a few pills, it was really not worth it.
Under normal circumstances, even if Wang Chong knew that there was such a secret Alchemist organization, he would definitely not do it. But Wang Chong was well aware that a calamity was about to descend.
In this catastrophe, everything would fall apart. The royal palace, the royal residences, the laws, the family … everything that was precious would be scorched to the ground.
In this catastrophe, it was most important to strengthen himself as much as possible and protect others. As for the danger that might arise from being involved with the Alchemist organization in the royal palace and the royal residences, it was not within Wang Chong's consideration.
"I have my own considerations on this matter. Master need not worry too much. Master, please lead me into the sect. "
Wang Chong raised his head and smiled lightly.
This time, it was Liuzhi Zhang who was silent.
His original intention was to make Wang Chong back off. Unexpectedly, Wang Chong's willpower was even stronger than his. It was as if Wang Chong had made up his mind to enter his group.
If it was any other time, Liuzhi Zhang would definitely not agree. He would not even consider it. But Wang Chong had once helped him, and he already knew of their existence.
Liuzhi Zhang could not pretend not to know.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
