"Zhao Qing and Zhao Tong?" Chen Ye recalled.
These brothers were a distant memory for him.
Zhao Tong was a disciple of Herb Peak, and they developed a feud at Baiqi Garden.
And Zhao Qing had conflicts with Chen Ye because of Zhao Tong and Li Qiuyun.
In short, they were insignificant people who wouldn’t be noticed.
"Yes, Danxia Peak has only two Guardians. One of them is Zhao Yushuang, who has never married nor had descendants. Her brother also passed away early. So, Guardian Zhao treats these brothers as her own..."
Li Qiuyun looked worried. It was precisely this relationship that emboldened the Zhao brothers to act recklessly.
Do not underestimate Zhao Yushuang just because she’s a Guardian, but she’s Danxia’s Guardian!
In the sect, countless pills came from her hands, and many powerful figures had taken pills she refined in the past.
She indeed had many connections.
And the Zhao brothers only bullied ordinary steward disciples, so others turned a blind eye to their actions.
Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that Zhao Yushuang is a direct descendant of the Zhao family. If not for her obsession with the Alchemy Dao, her cultivation stalled at the Fourth-Layer of Foundation Establishment, or she would certainly be a True Inheritor of the three great mountains!
Chen Ye furrowed his brows: "So, the matter of the pills inevitably involves Zhao Yushuang?"
"Exactly! The alchemy duties are all handled by Guardian Zhao. Uncle Chen must remember, this person has profound connections, being a descendant of the Great Elder and is not easily dealt with directly..." Li Qiuyun said seriously.
Chen Ye tapped the hilt of his sword.
Danxia Peak’s Zhao Yushuang... This name indeed held significant weight in the Lingyin Sect.
Being a descendant of the Great Elder, an authority in the Alchemy Dao, and fiercely protective.
He still remembered, during the magical battle at Danxia Peak, Zhao Yushuang secretly manipulated the Dharma Protection Platform’s formation to help Zhao Qing deal with him.
If he hadn’t left for Lisong Valley later, who knows if she would have continued to cause him trouble.
Thinking back, perhaps the subsequent targeting he faced was subtly instigated by Zhao Yushuang.
"Deep connections... not easily dealt with directly... Whatever the case, I am determined to obtain the Purple Sun Pill. I can’t abandon my cultivation for fear of trouble."
Chen Ye stopped tapping, his gaze became firm.
He must test the waters.
With this in mind, Chen Ye’s natural aura began to flow, no longer purposefully restrained.
The charm of a Foundation Establishment cultivator was evident, and the composure gained from facing life and death matched with his remarkable appearance, making him stand out.
Li Qiuyun couldn’t help but be dazzled, secretly admiring Uncle Chen’s appearance.
Although a cultivator’s appearance is naturally exceptional.
But Uncle Chen had transcended the realm of ordinary cultivators... Indeed peculiar, Li Qiuyun didn’t know how to describe it.
She thought to herself, "It’s like Uncle Chen’s Spirit Plant Technique, even the word perfect doesn’t suffice. It has already... surpassed the limits? If I wasn’t already familiar, I might have been... utterly captivated."
As the two conversed, they were already approaching the Peak Master Hall of Danxia Peak.
The atmosphere here was entirely different from Herb Peak.
The aroma of medicine and pure fire energy intertwined between the peaks, halls, and pavilions built according to the mountain terrain, exuding grandeur and the deep foundation of the Alchemy Dao.
The disciples of Danxia Peak they encountered along the way, regardless of their cultivation level, carried the unique pride of alchemy cultivators.
But upon seeing Chen Ye, they were somewhat dazed, thinking he might be a True Inheritor visiting Danxia Peak.
After being announced by the guiding disciple, Chen Ye was led into a side hall of Danxia Peak.
The hall was elegantly decorated, with a large bronze cauldron in the center, the alchemy fire unlit.
Moments later, before seeing her, he heard her voice.
"Aunt! You must show him! Back then, he relied on the Bai family’s influence to humiliate my elder brother and me. Now enjoying success, he’s probably here at Danxia Peak to seek revenge!"
Zhao Tong was on the verge of tears, crying bitterly.
To him, Chen Ye suddenly coming to Danxia Peak was undoubtedly to take advantage of the Bai family’s favor and seek revenge?
Then a female voice, tinged with coldness, said: "Tong’er, if that Chen Ye is bullying you by power, your aunt certainly won’t let him off! Let him realize that the Zhao family is not to be trifled with!"
Chen Ye and Li Qiuyun exchanged puzzled looks, guessing that this aunt and nephew duo intended to send a warning.
Yet, truly, Chen Ye would never trouble such insignificant people.
Soon,
a beautiful Taoist nun clad in a dark purple cloud-patterned Taoist robe emerged from the inner hall.
She had fair skin and a youthful appearance, and her demeanor was naturally authoritative; she was none other than Danxia Peak’s Guardian Zhao Yushuang.
Zhao Yushuang’s gaze, sharp as lightning, fell on the distinguished Chen Ye standing in the hall.
She had come with anger, intending to back her nephew and teach the newly famous Guardian Chen a lesson.
However, upon seeing the person clearly, the prepared harsh words slightly hesitated.
Back when Chen Ye dueled with Zhao Qing, she hadn’t observed clearly.
Now, he was entirely different from the crude medicinal farmer her nephew had described!
His posture was upright, and the cloud-patterned Guardian Taoist robe enhanced his extraordinary aura.
As her gaze landed on his face, she instantly felt a rush of warmth, quickly averting her eyes.
Gasp...
Zhao Yushuang couldn’t help but take a deep breath. She had seen many talented young men and prominent figures of the sect.
But the appearance and demeanor of Guardian Chen in front of her... even made her feel dazzled.
"Ahem."
Zhao Yushuang lightly coughed, suppressing the strange feeling, her voice taking on a softer tone:
"Guardian Chen, what brings you to Danxia Peak? If you’re here to cause trouble..."
Upon saying this, she glanced at the indignant Zhao Tong beside her.
Chen Ye clasped his hands, his voice clear and bright: "Guardian Zhao, you overstate it. Chen was recently appointed as Herb Peak’s Guardian. Although there were minor misunderstandings with Nephew Zhao in the past, those are trivial matters, long forgotten by Chen, and will not lead to private conflicts during official duties. I come today uninvited, indeed for sect matters."