"Good!"

"Mr. Jiang, please rest assured, we will no longer hold any grudges against the people of the Shadow Clan!"

"Right, since there is a reason for their actions, and they have paid the price for their mistake, we won't hold any grudges against them either!"

Old Master Tang promptly expressed his stance.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly and continued, "However, although we are now ninety percent certain that the people from the Blood Blade Sect are the ones infiltrated by the Dark Church, to be on the safe side, I still hope everyone will pay more attention to the people from all the major sects during this period, including the martial sects in Jiangbei!

Since the Chixiao Sect has already started a war with the You Ming Hall and is under close scrutiny, if the Chixiao Sect were to focus on this matter, it might easily attract attention. Therefore, I must request your help in this matter!"

"Mr. Jiang, what are you saying! This is for the good of the entire Martial Arts World of the Flame Dragon Kingdom, it's our duty!"

"Right, we are doing this for ourselves; there is no question of not helping!"

"Exactly, Mr. Jiang, you are thinking too narrowly!"

Everyone waved their hands in dismissal.

"Good!" Jiang Chen smiled slightly, then his expression became serious again, "All major sects need to be monitored, the Blood Blade Sect must be investigated, but there is one more thing that we all need to prepare for!"

"What is it?"

"Mr. Jiang, just say it outright!"

"Yes, what is it? Just tell us!"

The assembly of elders promptly urged him to speak.

"The Martial Arts Conference!"

Jiang Chen spoke solemnly, "I've been thinking, the only grand event in the Martial Arts World of the Flame Dragon Kingdom recently is probably the Martial Arts Conference. Therefore, if the Blood Blade Sect is planning something, it will surely cause a major disturbance during that time, and we also have to guard against the You Ming Hall!"

"Right! We must be vigilant during the Martial Arts Conference!" Old Master Tang was the first to agree with Jiang Chen's words.

"Wait! There's one more thing!" Mo Tiancheng suddenly said, "There's also the Alchemy Competition in Elixir Valley!"

"The Alchemy Competition?!" Jiang Chen looked at Mo Tiancheng, bewildered.

Several elders showed a look of sudden realization.

"Elixir Valley is a special existence in the Martial Dao World, every major sect, including our families, gets elixirs from there in exchange for medicinal materials or other things, hence it is protected by all the major forces of the Martial Dao World!"

"Every five years, Elixir Valley holds an Alchemy Competition, firstly to bring a grand event to the Martial Dao World, secondly to showcase the alchemy skills of the people from Elixir Valley, and thirdly to provide a platform for all Pill Masters in the Martial Dao World to showcase their skills," Mo Tiancheng elaborated.

"A platform for Pill Masters to showcase their skills?"

Jiang Chen was surprised for a moment and then chuckled, "In that case, wouldn't it be embarrassing for the people of Elixir Valley if they didn't win first place? And if you major sects or noble families find suitable Pill Masters during the competition and bring them into your families, wouldn't Elixir Valley lose some income?"

"Haha, Mr. Jiang, it's not as simple as that!"

Mo Tiancheng chuckled lightly and continued to explain, "The top ten finishers of every Elixir Valley Alchemy Competition ultimately become honorary elders of Elixir Valley. They enjoy the supply of elixirs from Elixir Valley and also have access to Elixir Recipes. However, they need to provide certain medicinal materials and other things to Elixir Valley periodically."

"This... Elixir recipes, elixir supply, these offers are something that ordinary alchemists in the wild absolutely cannot refuse; even those alchemists nurtured by major forces would hardly refuse Elixir Valley's recipes! Elixir Valley's tactic is a clear strategy indeed!" Jiang Chen exclaimed.

"Mr. Jiang, you should participate this time as well, with your alchemy skills, you are sure to secure a top three spot!" Old Master Tang said with a light chuckle.

Dong Tianchen was startled and looked at Jiang Chen in surprise.

Seeing the change in Dong Tianchen's expression, Old Master Tang immediately realized he had misspoken and hastily shut his mouth.

A look of realization crossed Dong Tianchen's face, and he said in astonishment, "The reason you several families have not been taking elixirs from Elixir Valley lately is because..."

"Grandfather!" Dong Yu's face changed, and she quickly tugged at Dong Tianchen.

Dong Tianchen suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly, like Old Master Tang, shut his mouth.

Clearly, combining Old Master Tang's words, it could be inferred that these families had been acquiring their elixirs from Jiang Chen during this time. However, while it was one thing for them to take the elixirs, it was entirely another for Dong Tianchen to speak it aloud.

Should it ever get out that Jiang Chen was competing with Elixir Valley for herbs, that would really be problematic.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry, I didn't mean anything by it, I..." Dong Tianchen suddenly panicked. His visit this time was intended to mend relations with Jiang Chen, and he did not want to offend him once again.

"It's alright. I am indeed interested in the Grand Alchemy Competition of Elixir Valley, and besides, I won't become an honorary elder of Elixir Valley. Clashing with them was inevitable sooner or later," Jiang Chen said indifferently.

Everyone was momentarily stunned, Old Master Tang said with a worried look, "Young Jiang, think it through thoroughly. If Elixir Valley lets it slide, it's one thing, but if they..." He paused, evidently concerned they might cause trouble for Jiang Chen.

"Let them come!" Jiang Chen said indifferently, "If nobody offends me, I do not offend anybody! Is it only allowed for Elixir Valley to monopolize elixirs, and others aren't allowed to make them?"

Everyone was stunned again and momentarily didn't know what to say.

"Exactly! Let them come! Brother Jiang is making them on his own merit; it has nothing to do with Elixir Valley. What right do they have to trouble Brother Jiang?" Dong Yu quickly responded, vigorously defending Jiang Chen.

The others exchanged looks and displayed a wry smile, realizing how they, a group of seasoned individuals, were momentarily intimidated by the reputation of Elixir Valley!

Even Old Master Tang had forgotten about the identity of the Flame Dragon Group, only considering the Tang Family's position here. After all, the Flame Dragon Group hadn't really dealt with Elixir Valley before, and compared with other martial arts forces, Elixir Valley was just too by-the-book, focused solely on alchemists without any other actions!

"Young Jiang, the Flame Dragon Martial Arts World isn't ruled by Elixir Valley!" Old Master Tang declared emphatically.

"Right!" Ouyang Zhen's eyes flashed with a resolute look, "If it weren't for Jiang Chen, the Ouyang Family would have been done for. Thus, no matter who stands against Jiang Chen, the Ouyang Family will always stand by his side."

The other elders nodded in agreement, though they said little, their expressions were all unyieldingly firm!

Dong Tianchen glanced at the group, then took out his phone and made a call.

"Hello, Dad, don't ask why, but please send those from Elixir Valley back! Remember, do not agree to any of their conditions! Any conditions at all!"

Everyone looked towards Dong Tianchen in surprise.

After hanging up, Dong Tianchen said with a serious expression, "I thought this matter didn't concern everyone, so I didn't mention it."

After a pause, Dong Tianchen turned to look at Jiang Chen:

"Mr. Jiang, have you also been providing elixirs to Chi Xiao Sect and Unchanging Valley?"

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