MM Racing 505. The Dan meeting is imminent.
505. The Dan meeting is imminent.
"How could it be you?" Ling Zhuo frowned as he looked at Xuan Lei Zi, his voice suddenly rising. Ling Zhuo couldn't have imagined, no matter how hard he tried, that Xuan Lei Zi would side with him. He immediately realized that the Xuan Lei Zi before him was someone else in disguise. There were various possibilities: perhaps the Pill Tower had deliberately sent Xuan Lei Zi as a double agent to gather intelligence.
It wasn't that Ling Zhuo didn't trust his own methods; it was simply that the identities of the three giants of the Pill Tower were far too important. All three were undoubtedly the backbone of the Pill Tower. Although the Spirit Clan had offered an exorbitant sum to recruit the three giants of the Pill Tower, it was merely a gesture. Neither Ling Zhuo nor Ling He truly believed they could attract any of the three giants of the Pill Tower.
Ling He was no less shocked than Ling Zhuo. She had originally thought that Ling Haonan's arrival was only to persuade the Dan family to join the Ling clan. She never expected that the Dan family was just an appetizer, and she never expected that the follow-up move would be so shocking.
At this moment, Xuan Leizi looked at Ling Zhuo and Ling He's expressions, his brows furrowed, his expression extremely complicated.
Ling Haonan stepped forward and took Xuan Leizi's arm in his, earnestly saying, "I've finally waited for you, President Xuan Leizi. Trust this old man, joining the Ling Clan is your best choice."
Xuan Leizi looked at Ling Haonan, still remaining silent.
"You let me get here silently, and the Pill Tower is still completely unaware. Didn't you figure it out a long time ago?" Ling Haonan gently persuaded him.
"Alas..." Xuan Leizi sighed deeply, tears welling in his eyes: "I have failed so many seniors of the Pill Tower."
"Trust me." Ling Haonan patted Xuan Leizi's hands: "Joining the Spirit Clan is not a wrong choice for the Pill Tower, and it is a wise move for you personally."
"Look at this!" Ling Haonan took out a jade bottle. Although Xuan Leizi's mind was in turmoil because of his actions, he was still attracted by it.
It was a bottle of incredibly pure blood, but unlike ordinary blood, this bottle of blood actually emanated a faint vitality.
"This jade bottle contains the blood of two nine-star Dou Zun Dou Di that I obtained. Now it is yours!" Ling Haonan handed the jade bottle to Xuan Leizi without any hesitation.
Xuan Leizi suppressed his guilt and shame for the moment, because he knew very well what this thing was—the key to the growth of the two young geniuses, Cao Ying and Dan Chen. Xuanming Sect's Yi Xu himself had no talent for alchemy, a fact easily known to the Pill Tower, and the blood in the jade bottle could change that.
Because this blood comes from the legacy of the Dou Di! If it appears in the descendants of the Spirit Clan, the concentration of the blood will determine their growth rate.
"Our Spirit Clan has been preparing for the test of altering physiques with the blood of a Dou Di descendant for a long time. You watched those two little girls in the Pill Tower grow up, and you can also learn about Yi Xu of the Heavenly Nether Sect. They are both incredibly successful examples. Your presence would be even better in completing this final step."
"If you succeed, you will officially become a ninth-grade alchemy master, and our Spirit Clan and the Pill Tower will become even closer. Alchemists who achieve their status through the bloodline of the Dou Di will stand at the pinnacle of the continent." Ling Haonan's eyes swept away the gloom, as if a raging fire was burning within them, shining with a sharp light: "Guild Master Xuan Leizi, I did not lie to you. This extracted blood can only be used on people like you who are not from the Spirit Clan."
"This is a great achievement that will be sung by countless alchemists in the future! My Spirit Clan wants to dominate it but cannot, and the Pill Tower and the Spirit Clan are such a competitive combination."
"I'm just an old man driven mad by class distinctions. Fame and fortune are useless to me. I only want to see the sights of a ninth-grade alchemist." Upon hearing this, Xuan Lei Zi simply shook his head sadly: "After it's done, I will commit suicide to atone for my sins!"
"I won't try to persuade you anymore, but I absolutely will not agree to your suicide attempt," Ling Haonan said firmly. "If you want to withdraw, I will not stop you. You can reveal the Spirit Clan's plans to the Pill Tower."
"Elder, you mustn't!" Linghe pleaded.
However, Ling Haonan stopped him, and even gestured for Xuan Leizi to proceed.
Xuan Leizi looked at Ling Haonan for a long time before finally raising his head. He had already made up his mind when he came here, but now, persuaded by Ling Haonan, he finally put away all his hesitation.
"I think your decision is fine. There are quite a few elders in the Pill Tower who are struggling with this issue. As long as Ling Zhuo wins the Pill Competition and I advance to the ninth-grade alchemist, releasing these two major announcements together, along with the promise of substantial rewards, will definitely change the opinions of many people."
"The Pill Tower can gain more alchemists, and my Spirit Clan will be officially born. The two will be inseparable, so why worry about not being able to continue to strengthen ourselves? In the future, the Pill Tower will serve as the Spirit Clan's support, and the Spirit Clan will serve as the Pill Tower's shield. With enough ninth-grade alchemists, the great cause will surely be accomplished with this mutual support!" Ling Haonan's heart was filled with excitement, and he could not calm down for a moment.
"Now that Lingzhuo has won the championship, there are still two major problems," Xuan Leizi said.
"I'm sure you've already analyzed it, so tell me quickly!" Ling Haonan placed his complete trust in Xuan Leizi.
"Xiao Yan and Wei Jiangyuan are both very determined, and their talents are extraordinary. If they are not restricted, I don't think the Spirit Clan can win the championship in this Pill Competition."
Before Ling Zhuo could argue, he saw Ling Haonan's calm eyes staring at him, and ultimately remained silent.
"I'm not trying to belittle you," Xuan Leizi explained to Ling Zhuo, "It's just that under fair conditions, you can't compete with those two on the Heavenly Talent Ranking. It's impossible for them to both fail at the same time; if one of them performs exceptionally well, it will be very difficult for you to win."
"Xiao Zhuo, don't worry." Ling Haonan smiled, his face showing no trace of worry. "Don't you understand? Since President Xuan Leizi has said this, he must have a solution."
"However, I can also tell President Xuan Lei that although Xiao Zhuo is not very capable, he is now at the late stage of the Soul Spirit Realm. Moreover, if Wei Jiangyuan did not have the backup plan arranged by Elder Shennong, it would not be difficult for Xiao Zhuo to defeat him. I am confident of this."
Upon hearing this, Xuan Leizi's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and his gaze toward Ling Zhuo also changed somewhat.
"That would be even better. However, Wei Jiangyuan is an unpredictable person, and we don't know his true strength. The Elder Shennong must have shown him extreme favoritism by specifically taking him as a disciple. Therefore, to ensure this trip is flawless, my plan is as follows: First, Young Master Lingzhuo still has an advantage in basic strength, especially in the second round of selection..."