The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 472 - 274 Human has left the building_2

Who resides at Crane Peak? Only Loose Cultivators and Independent Demons live there, people never explicitly express disdain, but inwardly, they look down upon them. It’s simply because unaffiliated cultivators, no matter their Cultivation Technique, quality, or wealth, can’t compare to scions of prestigious factions.

Li Jianming’s Pill Master is obviously a Loose Cultivator, and to make matters worse, might even be a solo-practicing demon. How could such a tight-fisted individual possibly refine a God Transformation Pill?

At this moment, most people were probably thinking that the Golden Core Pills and Nascent Soul Pills he provided to Li Jianming were just the result of incredible luck, right?

Miao Tianxue was also secretly anxious. Li Jianming was usually shrewd, so how did he become so muddleheaded at this crucial time? She sighed softly: "Send someone to bring him here. As quickly as possible, quickly!"

Knowing that there was no turning back, Li Jianming could only summon his confidant, instructing him to rush to Crane Peak and bring Ning Xiaoxian back, while suppressing his own nervous heart.

The crowd fell silent for a moment.

Who would have known that a short while later, this person rushed back in, kneeling on the ground with a trembling voice: "I went to the location of Crane Peak as you instructed, but, but the building was empty!"

What!

All those present stood up with a swoosh. Li Jianming’s shock was not small, he asked urgently: "Did you... Did you make sure to check thoroughly?"

The man stuttered: "That small building only had two stories. I searched everywhere, up and down, inside and out, and even the whole back mountain. I turned it upside down several times, but I couldn’t find a single person!"

Li Jianming’s face turned ashen as he slowly collapsed into his seat.

Could it be that he had really misjudged, and Ning Xiaoxian had taken the snake tongue grass worth more than a million and fled?

Ahh, how exhilarating! Seeing his arch-enemy on the brink of collapse gave Pei Yuyuan a feeling similar to drinking honeyed ice water on a scorching day; a joy coursed through him from inside out, so comforting that he could have danced for joy had his self-control not been well-practiced.

Still, remembering the solemnity of the occasion, he forcefully contained his excitement, hiding it behind a sneer: "What a Pill Master, what an expert at absconding with treasures! Li Jianming, what have you got to say for yourself now?"

Li Jianming’s expression was pitiful, and he swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva before shaking his head with difficulty: "Nothing more. It is my failure to discern people’s true character. I shall request punishment for myself!" With these words, he stood up and took off his golden silk robe. This robe is reserved for the Deputy Chief. Since his return from Reincarnation Land, he had worked himself to exhaustion, taking great risks to hand over the snake tongue grass, all just to live up to the robe he wore.

Surprisingly, it still wasn’t enough to keep it. With a bitter smile, he passed the robe to the disciple who stepped forward to take it.

Miao Tianxue declared loudly: "Li Jianming is removed from his position as Deputy Chief of Duobao Pavilion. Does anyone object?"

No one present shook their heads.

"...Given this, you no longer hold a position in Duobao Pavilion and should not be present at such an occasion. Go to Yanze Hall and describe the appearance and origin of the thief who stole the Immortal Herbs in detail. After the ceremonial viewing is over, I will order an immediate investigation!" She looked at Li Jianming with regret. Even if she wanted to help, it was no longer possible at this moment. Everyone there understood that Li Jianming’s loss of the Immortal Herbs worth a million was a minor issue, but offending Xu Nongyou and Qiu Chuyuan was far more serious.

Mr. Nong You could be set aside, but Qiu Chuyuan, the Vice Sect Leader of Guangcheng Palace, was known to be narrow-minded. Who knows how he would deal with Li Jianming after the ceremonial viewing. Pei Yuyuan had struck too mercilessly; after this, any hopes for Li Jianming to turn things around were likely just a fool’s dream.

At this moment, Li Jianming’s state of mind was like that of a person drinking water, only he knows whether it’s cold or warm. He may not be facing death, but his path to cultivation will undoubtedly be difficult henceforth. Clenching his teeth, his gaze swept across the faces of everyone present, firmly memorizing each person’s expression, silently vowing that if there was a day he could make a comeback, he must remember clearly who in the crowd to befriend or suppress.

He did his best to compose himself, nodded to the crowd, then straightened his back and briskly walked away. As a cultivator of the Golden Core Stage, his steps felt light and unsteady, as if he might trip at any moment. Maintaining his composure until he was outside the hall, he then mounted his Magic Artifact, transforming into a rainbow that sped away.

Being a Guangcheng Palace Disciple, no one expected him to run off like that Pill Master.

Pei Yuyuan watched Li Jianming’s increasingly distant figure, filled with despair, feeling an indescribable pleasure, however, he could only clench his fists, a look of regret on his face, because Miao Tianxue was apologizing to Mr. Nong You: "It’s truly unexpected that a brazen thief would come to Guangcheng Palace to deceive. Miao Tianxue, as the Master of Duobao Pavilion, failed to notice this and neglected her duties. Senior Nong You, I will also report this incident upwards and request punishment for myself. Please grant us some time to retrieve the white flower snake tongue grass!"

Xu Nongyou waved his hand: "The matter is not your fault. I had thought that the realm of alchemy had truly gained a talented newcomer, which was quite heartening. Alas..." He sighed deeply, stopping mid-sentence, but everyone understood the meaning behind his words.

Today’s incident, everyone from Guangcheng Palace present knew that Pei Yuyuan was the one scheming behind the scenes. But now that he had won, everything else was not worth mentioning. Miao Tianxue fell into silence for a while, then could only whisper instructions: "Duobao Pavilion must give an explanation to Mr. Mo You."

The loss of the white flower snake tongue grass was a mere million Spirit Stones; if this caused friction with Mr. Mo You, that would be a loss she couldn’t bear. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation ticket, Monthly Ticket, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)