“Medicine Immortal Valley... Bu Celu.”
Chu Canyuan had learned about the backgrounds of the many current forces and the relationships between them from the Strange Old Man.
He knew that Medicine Immortal Valley was one of the strongest Sects today, hidden within an ancient, dense valley, and the Sect excelled in Pill Refining and artifact forging.
The Sect’s founder followed the Way of the Medical Immortal, inheriting the essence of medical arts. The disciples within the Sect were not only proficient in healing techniques but also dedicated themselves to Pill Refining and artifact forging, creating Spirit Pills and marvelous medicines, and forging divine Magic Treasures.
Rumor had it that there was a Spirit Herb Garden within the Sect, containing everything needed for eternal life, attracting countless Cultivators to seek treasures there.
However, anyone who rashly rushed into the Medicine Garden met a terrible end, which is why it was rumored that a powerful and terrifying existence resided within the Garden.
And Bu Celu was the current Valley Master of Medicine Immortal Valley.
“Besides this person, is there no one else who can refine this Elixir?”
Chu Canyuan knew that given his current status, he couldn't possibly meet Bu Celu.
Even if he successfully passed the Sacred Hall Selection, it would not be easy to meet the Valley Master of Medicine Immortal Valley and ask for his help.
“No one in the Pill Hall within the Sacred Hall can refine it?”
Zhi Yu gently shook her head upon hearing this: “Replying to Young Master, no one can refine it, but besides Bu Celu... there is someone else who can refine it.”
Chu Canyuan asked tentatively: “The Poison Demon Sect?”
Zhi Yu dared not look into Chu Canyuan’s eyes and spoke with some guilt.
“Young Master Chu, the reason Zhi Yu came this time is precisely to hope that you will stop worrying about my matter.”
“Young Master finding the poison fragrance for Zhi Yu is already more than enough gratitude; I dare not ask you to do anything more for Zhi Yu.”
“Moreover, Young Master and I are merely acquaintances we met by chance; there is truly no need to...”
Chu Canyuan looked at the hesitant Zhi Yu and laughed.
“Alright, alright, I understand what Miss Zhi Yu means. I am not only looking for this Elixir for Miss Zhi Yu; I also have my own uses for it.”
“So, Miss Zhi Yu, please do not carry any burden or pressure in your heart. I am also very grateful to Miss Zhi Yu for providing me with these few clues.”
Zhi Yu held her sleeve, gently brushing away the tears at the corners of her eyes, bowed solemnly to Chu Canyuan, and then spoke seriously.
“Zhi Yu thanks Young Master first. Then Zhi Yu will not disturb Young Master. I hope Young Master rests well and recovers soon.”
After Zhi Yu left, Chu Canyuan picked up the wooden box Qian Ge had brought with great interest.
“It really is an Elixir?”
Inside the City Lord's Mansion
Qian Ge only stayed outside Chu Canyuan’s room for a moment before returning to the City Lord's Mansion.
At this moment, Qian Ge and Guan Bu were discussing in low voices inside a room.
Guan Bu looked anxiously at Qian Ge: “How is it? What is Chu Canyuan’s background?”
Qian Ge, whose good intentions were mistaken for malice, no longer wanted to help Chu Canyuan and revealed everything.
“I encountered some trouble along the way, but I still managed to find out.”
Guan Bu asked impatiently: “Who is the person behind him?”
Qian Ge spoke with some uncertainty: “Medicine Immortal Valley, Bu Celu.”
“Rumble”
Guan Bu felt a bad premonition upon hearing this and was greatly shocked.
“Medicine Immortal Valley? The Valley Master of Medicine Immortal Valley from Shuzhou, Bu Celu?”
“He is a Core Disciple of Medicine Immortal Valley?!”
Guan Bu paced back and forth in the room, his emotions unable to settle for a long time. The current situation was very unfavorable for him.
“I never expected that Stinky brat Guan Yi could still have connections with people from Medicine Immortal Valley.”
“The foundation and strength of Medicine Immortal Valley do not even lose to the Sacred Hall, this...”
“If it were just a coincidence, there would still be room for maneuver, but at this critical juncture, why would people from Medicine Immortal Valley get involved in this?”
Qian Ge seemed to see through Guan Bu’s thoughts, pulled him to the bedside, and asked softly.
“Are you worried that the people from Medicine Immortal Valley want to interfere with the matter of the Young City Lord?”
Seeing Guan Bu nod in agreement, Qian Ge was somewhat puzzled.
“The official sphere and the Martial World do not interfere with each other. Even for Sect disciples, the Sect will not overly intervene in the family matters of its disciples.”
“This is a rule long established by the Emperors of all states and the Sovereign; they dare not...”
Guan Bu interrupted with a shout: “How dare they not! I just...”
Realizing he had spoken too much, Guan Bu immediately retracted what he was about to say.
Qian Ge comforted Guan Bu verbally, but inwardly felt immense disdain.
“In my opinion, it is absolutely a coincidence. For someone like you, merely a Second Young Master of a small city, why would people from Medicine Immortal Valley bother to act?”
“You are truly worrying needlessly. Only a man with a profound background and powerful strength, like Young Master Chu, is worthy of me.”
As soon as the second day dawned, Guan Bu rushed into Ye Jiangzhi’s room with a gloomy face.
“You look like... you haven't slept all night?”
Ye Jiangzhi looked at the utterly exhausted Guan Bu before him and felt a bit apprehensive.
“What? Still worried about the force behind that kid Chu Canyuan?”
“It’s fine. No matter what his background is, behind me is the Evil...”
“Medicine Immortal Valley.”
Guan Bu’s sudden slip of the tongue made Ye Jiangzhi somewhat confused.
“Medicine Immortal Valley? What about Medicine Immortal Valley?”
Guan Bu looked up at Ye Jiangzhi, his heart filled with unwillingness.
“Chu Canyuan is a person from Medicine Immortal Valley.”
Ye Jiangzhi said in disbelief: “Are you sure?”
Guan Bu nodded: “And his relationship with Bu Celu is not ordinary.”
Ye Jiangzhi analyzed: “The foundation of Medicine Immortal Valley is higher than our Evil Demon Sect, and equal to the Sacred Hall.”
“I think you should stop looking for trouble with him.”
“For now, it is just friction between juniors. If you keep holding a grudge against Chu Canyuan for the sake of face.”
“I think he won't let it go just like that.”
“Even if the higher-ups won't intervene, we will still suffer some losses by opposing Medicine Immortal Valley.”
Guan Bu didn't listen to a word Ye Jiangzhi said; his eyes gradually became fierce and cold.
“Then we’ll go all the way—make him disappear.”
Ye Jiangzhi was shocked and shouted upon hearing this: “Are you crazy!”
“Let’s not even mention Medicine Immortal Valley as a background; which of us can break his Body Protecting Magic Treasure?”
Guan Bu’s lips curved into a slight, wicked smile as he looked at Ye Jiangzhi.
“I have my own way.”
“In the Young City Lord Contest next month, I will let Chu Canyuan and my dear brother... go to hell together.”
Ye Jiangzhi leaned against the bed, propping his forehead with his hand, and sighed helplessly.
“You are truly insane. If you fail, Medicine Immortal Valley will definitely step in.”
“Let alone you, your entire Jade City...”
Guan Bu, however, looked as if success was already assured.
“So we can only succeed, not fail. This is the only chance.”
“I just can’t stand Third Brother suppressing me in front of so many uncles.”
“So, both of them must die.”
Ye Jiangzhi’s mouth twitched as he looked at the ruthless Guan Bu.
“I’ve long heard that the three Young Masters never got along, but I didn't expect it to have reached this point?”
“I don’t want to get entangled with people from Medicine Immortal Valley. I’ll play it by ear then.”
“If there is no absolute certainty of eliminating both of them, I shouldn't risk my life too much for Guan Bu.”
“Offending a Core Disciple of Medicine Immortal Valley for a mere Young City Lord is not worth it no matter how you look at it.”
At this moment, both Ye Jiangzhi and Guan Bu were making their own calculations in their hearts.