Chapter 1988: Pill King Immortal City Steps Forward

Sitting on Wu Zhong's bedside, Ye Zhangqing said lightly.

Regarding Zuo Jue and his son's life and death, Ye Zhangqing didn't look good; after all, they had reached that level, with all kinds of relationships tangled and complex, it was no longer just a matter of his own strength.

Even if Huang Lao and the Heavenly Family's elder could slay the opponent, other factors still had to be considered.

It wouldn't be long before someone had to step in to protect them.

Ye Zhangqing took it in stride, and Wu Zhong didn't say much about it.

He certainly felt angry, but Wu Zhong also understood that, personally, what he meant and how much grievance he had suffered were actually meaningless in this matter.

Because no one would care about his feelings.

The Young City Lord of Cooking King Immortal City indeed held a lofty status within the city, but placed in the Immortal Realm, especially concerning figures like Huang Lao and his peers, it was utterly insignificant.

"Alright, don't overthink it; someday I'll definitely slay that Zuo Jue and vent your spite."

Ye Zhangqing said lightly, naturally looking down on Zuo Jue.

Wu Zhong is now my man; Zuo Jue slapping his face is a demonstration of defiance toward me.

I'll surely kill him sooner or later, no doubt.

Hearing that, Wu Zhong thanked him gratefully; Ye Zhangqing merely waved his hand.

"Don't thank me yet; I don't even have that ability now—maybe that fool will end up killing himself someday."

"Then I should also thank my senior brother."

For Wu Zhong, Ye Zhangqing thinking this way already deeply moved him, proving that Ye Zhangqing had him in his heart.

Just as the two were talking, a senior disciple of the Fire Hall who personally inherited the teachings suddenly rushed into the courtyard in a panic.

"Senior Brother Ye, it's terrible, that Zuo Jue...... Zuo Jue he.........."

Opening the door, seeing the disciple's anxious expression, Ye Zhangqing asked suspiciously.

"Speak slowly, what happened to that idiot?"

"This has nothing to do with me, even though Zuo Jue came for me, but does he still have the leisure to worry about me now?"

Earlier, the Heavenly Family's elder had come over, and when Huang Lao promised to intervene, he had also asked Ye Zhangqing's opinion.

If I weren't willing, Huang Lao wouldn't intervene, let alone the Heavenly Family's elder.

At this moment, Zuo Jue wasn't busy dealing with Tianlin; what else did he want to do?

As for Tianlin's defeat, Ye Zhangqing never imagined it; having fought Tianlin, even at the same realm he wasn't sure of victory, let alone that fool.

Moreover, the two differed in cultivation realm—one was an Immortal Emperor, the other an Immortal King—making comparison even more impossible.

Under Ye Zhangqing's questioning, the disciple took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and then related what had happened.

"Just now, the City Lord of Pill King Immortal City personally stepped forward, using the Extreme Bliss Palace's Extreme Bliss Order as leverage; the Deputy City Lord and his group had no choice but to retreat and agree to let Zuo Jue and his son leave."

"That's settled; why come looking for me?"

Ye Zhangqing had already anticipated this outcome, so hearing it now came as no surprise.

If they leave, they leave; no one's stopping them.

As for the Extreme Bliss Order, Ye Zhangqing had heard a bit about it—it is the token of the Extreme Bliss Palace, and according to the palace's ancestral precepts, an outsider holding the order can demand the palace's intervention once, no strings attached.

Anything goes, even having the Extreme Bliss Palace's grand elder personally take action.

However, in the Immortal Realm today, only two pieces of the Extreme Bliss Order remain outside; one's whereabouts are unknown, the other is in the hands of Pill King Immortal City.

Moreover, it was personally bestowed by the Extreme Bliss Palace's grand elder, so the piece in Pill King Immortal City's hands can truly summon that grand elder—there's no doubt about it.

No wonder Bai Yuan and his group chose to yield; with the Extreme Bliss Palace's grand elder intervening, Huang Lao and the Heavenly Family's elder would have no advantage at all.

Moreover, if the four strongest individuals of the present age were to clash in a melee, a moment's inattention could easily cause the situation to spiral out of control.

Afterward, the entire Immortal Realm would likely fall into chaos.

Therefore, from the perspective of the greater good, Bai Yuan and his three companions making concessions was inevitable.

Of course, the bamboo poles that need to be struck still must be struck—at least we can't suffer a loss.

Ye Zhangqing just didn't understand why this concerned him at all.

Seeing Ye Zhangqing's skepticism, the disciple said with a complex expression.

"It's... it's because Zuo Jue said he wants to fight my senior brother on equal cultivation grounds, life or death."

"Huh???"

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing froze outright—there's actually such a... good thing?

Zuo Jue challenging me to a life-or-death bout likely stems from humiliation at Tianlin's hands; given his temperament, he simply couldn't hold back.

But knowing he's no match for Tianlin, he instead picked on the soft persimmon—meaning me.

And I became that soft persimmon.

Yet for a same-realm duel, Zuo Jue dares to accept? He must be truly furious; otherwise he wouldn't have lost his wits.

Moreover, this demand was likely also put forward by Bai Yuan and his two companions.

After all, without cultivation limits, going there would be suicide; but if it's a same-realm fight, it's a completely different matter.

Outsiders may doubt Ye Zhangqing's strength, but Bai Yuan and his group have no such doubts—under equal cultivation, Ye Zhangqing is absolutely invincible.

Zuo Jue is still far behind.

"So the City Lord and his people sent me to ask the senior brother; if he's unwilling, they'll just call it off."

Even so, for a same-realm bout, Bai Yuan and his group still sent someone to inquire Ye Zhangqing's opinion.

If Ye Zhangqing isn't willing, those three won't press the matter.

But for such a boon delivered to his door, Ye Zhangqing would never refuse.

Without even thinking, he nodded and agreed.

"Tell the City Lord and his people I've agreed; I'll go over shortly."

"Alright, then Junior Brother takes his leave."

Hearing this, the disciple bowed respectfully, then turned and left, but after just two steps Ye Zhangqing behind him called out to stop him.

Forget it, wait a moment, we'll go together—don't let that idiot change his mind.

Such an opportunity, how could Ye Zhangqing let it slip easily? He feared that after Zuo Jue's anger subsided and he regained his senses, he would simply deny the debt.

He and that junior fellow disciple would go together, giving Zuo Jue no chance to refuse; when the time came, he would leap onto the stage in one bound, and without waiting for him to speak, strike directly, leaving him no chance even to surrender.

A good plan, no flaw—this is why he called out to that disciple, asking him to wait.

He nodded in agreement, and Ye Zhangqing immediately walked into the room; there was nothing to prepare, he just gave Wu Zhong a couple of instructions.

Your luck isn't bad—that idiot has come to you himself; rest easy, later I'll bring his head over to avenge you.

Ye Zhangqing spoke lightly and easily, completely not taking Zuo Jue into account.

In a fight of equal realms, ask Tianlin if he'd dare casually agree; if his condition isn't good, he'd likely lose as well.

After all, with such a tiny difference in strength, any slight mistake, when combined, could decide the final victory or defeat.

Senior brother, Zuo Jue won't have any tricks, will he?

Don't worry, he doesn't have that ability—he just thinks his powerful father can shield him, but this time I won't give him any chance.