Translator: Silavin “Yang Quan, Li Family matters are not for you to interfere with.” The Li Family Elder frowned, clearly not expecting Yang Quan’s appearance. Though Yang Quan’s strength was considerable, in terms of status, he had no right to meddle in Li Family affairs. “You…” Hearing this, Yang Quan’s voice faltered. “If he has no right, then what about me?” Suddenly, a calm voice echoed above Central Province City. People looked aside to see another elderly figure appearing in mid-air. Seeing this figure, the Patriarchs of the Three Millennial Families slightly lowered their noble heads, showing deference. “Hehe, Elder Li Gu personally comes to my Thousand Mist Empire without even notifying this old man?” This Elder was the old man fishing, who had previously gathered the Eight Millennial Families’ Patriarchs and the Alchemy Tower Master. He was the current Lord of the Thousand Mist Empire! “Lord of the Thousand Mist Empire… Liang Hongshen!” Seeing who had arrived, Li Gu’s expression finally changed. He truly could not understand how a mere Alchemy Master without any background could draw out both Yang Quan and Liang Hongshen. Even during the Ten Thousand Beast Tide, Liang Hongshen had remained in the Thousand Mist Capital to maintain order. Seeing Liang Hongshen land beside Yang Quan, both standing before Qin Yichen, Li Gu’s face darkened. Clearly, they had come for this youth. Li Gu slowly said. “Lord Liang, Yang Quan, whether this boy is a Guest Officer of the Alchemy Peak, I neither know nor care.” Here, Li Gu paused briefly, then his tone suddenly turned cold. “However, he has stolen our Li Family’s Pill Formulas. Today I must capture this thief and take him back! If you two insist on obstructing my business, I’ll have no choice but to seek aid from my Family…” Li Gu took a deep breath. If he had known Liang Hongshen and Yang Quan would interfere, he would not have come alone. To dare speak threateningly to a Lord – perhaps only an Elder from the Li Family, one of Twilight City’s Great Families, would dare do so. “Li Gu, I’ll be direct – today, before me, no one can harm a hair on this boy’s head, not even your Li Family, without the Alchemy Central’s approval. Otherwise…!” Liang Hongshen snorted coldly, showing no sign of backing down despite Li Gu’s threat. As Liang Hongshen’s words fell, the atmosphere instantly became tense. An oppressive aura spread from the Soaring Joy Chamber Of Commerce, seeming to freeze even the clouds above Central Province City. “It seems Lord Liang is determined to interfere with my Li Family matters?” Li Gu said darkly. Wherever Li Family Elders went, when were they not received with courtesy? When had a Lord ever treated them this way? But even with his anger, Li Gu could not act rashly. If it were just Yang Quan, in a real fight, he would be 70% confident of victory. But with Liang Hongshen added, he was not sure anymore. On the continent, those beyond Spirit Realm were known as Martial Kings. Li Gu and Yang Quan could only be considered Early Stage Martial Kings, while Thousand Mist Empire Lord Liang Hongshen had broken through that level decades ago. To Li Gu’s challenge, Liang Hongshen smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying. After hearing from Yang Quan, he greatly admired this youth called Qin Yichen. If what Yang Quan said was true, about him casually passing on a hint about the White Crane Martial Soul and creating the Compound Pills, then this youth was absolutely a treasure not just for their Thousand Mist Empire, but for the entire Grand Empire! On one side was a Twilight City Li Family Elder, on the other the Thousand Mist Empire’s Lord Liang Hongshen. That these two were not in conflict over a mere seventeen-year-old youth. If not seen with their own eyes, no one would believe it. Just as the atmosphere tension reached its peak, Qin Yichen shook his head helplessly and walked out from behind Yang Quan and Liang Hongshen. Seeing Qin Yichen step forward, the onlookers and three Martial Kings all focused on him. After all, he was the source of this dispute. “Look here… Elder Li, you keep saying I stole your Li Family’s Pill Formulas, but what proof do you have?” After stepping forward, Qin Yichen looked directly at Li Gu and spoke. “Hmph, you thief, if you didn’t steal our Li Family’s Pill Formulas, how could someone of your background develop the Compound Pill!” Li Gu snorted coldly, speaking shamelessly. “So you are saying those of humble birth can’t develop Pill Formulas?” Qin Yichen sneered, his gaze suddenly sharpening as he shouted. “How many legendary experts were born superior to others?” Qin Yichen’s words, carrying a trace of Spiritual Energy, exploded like thunder above the Soaring Joy Chamber Of Commerce. These words made the watching crowd tremble, with excitement flashing in many mercenaries’ eyes. Indeed, how many legendary experts were born from mighty Families? Which admired powerful expert had not survived countless life-and-death situations to barely achieve the status they have today? Just like Lord Liang Hongshen and Yang Quan before them, they were born in small kingdoms, all within the Thousand Mist Empire! “Sharp-tongued brat!” Li Gu snorted coldly. Pill Formulas were different from legendary experts. After all, being an Alchemy Master was already the most expensive profession, and the materials and funds needed to develop Pill Formulas were astronomical. Though talented individuals could become legendary experts, without background and good teachers, one simply could not become an Alchemy Grandmaster, much less develop an amazing Pill Formula like the Compound Pill. However, Li Gu did not need to say this, as everyone already knew. Qin Yichen’s previous words had clearly been meant to stir the crowd’s passion and build up his momentum, which meant nothing to Li Gu. “If you say this Compound Pill Formulas was stolen from your Li Family, then why didn’t your Family announce it after developing it? Instead, let me enjoy myself for several months before you came?” Qin Yichen coldly demanded. “Thief, our Li Family had just developed the Pill Formula when you stole it. To protect our reputation, we didn’t publicize it. Who knew you’d dare to publish the Pill Formulas! Hand it over, and I’ll spare your life!” In verbal combat, Li Gu was no match for Qin Yichen, who had been influenced by Zhao Ritian’s constant company. After a few exchanges, he could only roar with a red face.