Chapter 1144: What Thing are you?

“Wait, City Lord Ye, I think there’s a misunderstanding. The Black Ice Sect is a 9-star sect; we can’t force Susu to do anything she doesn’t want. We’ll summon Susu later and let her decide for herself. Elder Fan was just speaking in anger; please don’t take it to heart, City Lord Ye.”

Yan Guan then looked at Susu’s master. “Elder Fan, why don’t we call Luo Susu here? We can use this opportunity to find her a suitable match.”

Yan Guan felt a little apprehensive. If Yue Qichao were brought here, the situation would become considerably more complicated. Honestly, if Fan Lianzhu hadn’t been so aggressively confrontational with Ye Mo, he wouldn’t have wanted any conflict. Ye Mo, a young Level Seven Pill King and Pill City’s vice city lord, had a limitless future. Why would he risk a conflict with such a person?

While the Infinity Sect’s proposal gift was tempting, Ye Mo’s background was equally significant. He wasn't an ordinary individual; it would be advantageous if Susu married him. However, Fan Lianzhu’s blunt personality had created this awkward situation.

Fan Lianzhu seemed to realize her earlier words were inappropriate. Ye Mo was young, but his influence was undeniable. The Black Ice Sect couldn't afford to offend him. She disliked Ye Mo, but remained silent.

When Yan Guan inquired about Luo Susu, she could only reply, “Susu is still in solitary cultivation; she hasn’t finished yet.”

Yan Guan visibly relaxed and chuckled, “In that case, let’s set this matter aside and observe our sect’s young prodigies’ battle. Our sect members can also learn from the numerous esteemed guests present.”

Wen Caiyi glared at Ye Mo, her eyes blazing with barely suppressed fury. She was undeniably jealous of Susu’s genius husband, but Ye Mo’s earlier comments about her marrying a dog had deeply angered and humiliated her. She longed to inflict vengeance upon him.

Yang Feicheng knew it was impossible to forcefully take Luo Susu, so he said coldly, “City Lord Ye is correct; we should indeed consider Luo Susu’s opinion. However, we’ve already presented our proposal gift. Why haven’t we seen City Lord Ye’s? Even if you were to present yours now, we, the Infinity Sect, initiated this. Are you deliberately trying to oppose the Infinity Sect?”

“Yes, he’s already Pill City’s vice city lord; of course he wants to challenge us 9-star sects! Otherwise, why did Sect Leader Yang mention this, only for Pill King Ye to follow suit?” Lightning Cloud Sect’s Sect Leader Wang Chuanhe interjected.

Ye Mo laughed. “Sect Leader Yang, you’re right. How is it that I merely mentioned Susu to Sect Leader Yan of the Black Ice Sect, and you immediately intervened? If you doubt me, ask Sect Leader Yan who raised the subject of Susu first.”

Seeing everyone’s attention on him, Yan Guan, irritated by Yang Feicheng’s provocation, couldn’t deny the truth and nodded. “When City Lord Ye first addressed me, he did mention Susu.”

This revelation shifted everyone's gaze to Yang Feicheng. Many realized that Ye Mo wasn’t initiating conflict, but Yang Feicheng was. Considering the existing conflict between Ye Mo and the Lightning Cloud Sect, people now questioned his relationship with the Infinity Sect. It was evident that City Lord Ye’s capacity for causing trouble rivaled his pill concoction skills.

Yang Feicheng’s expression darkened. “What is City Lord Ye’s proposal gift?”

Ye Mo smiled serenely. “I’ve only been in pill concoction for ten years, and I’m already a Level Seven Pill King. If I say I’ll become a Level Nine Pill King in ten years, I don't think anyone would doubt me.”

Silence followed. Everyone knew Ye Mo wasn’t exaggerating. The most challenging breakthroughs weren't Level Seven to Level Nine, but Level Three to Level Four and Level Six to Level Seven. Ye Mo was already a Level Seven Pill King; reaching Level Nine was merely a matter of time. While others might take millennia, Ye Mo was an exception.

“So what? At least you aren’t a Level Nine Pill King now,” an Earth Demon Sect elder scoffed, standing abruptly.

Ye Mo sneered. “What thing are you? Do you have the right to speak while I’m talking? Piss off!”

“You…” The elder’s face flushed crimson, but he couldn't retort. Though their sect was only 6-star, they were invited guests of the Infinity Sect. This wasn't Pill City, yet Ye Mo’s arrogance was brazen, even ordering him to leave.

Even Yan Guan’s face changed. This wasn't just an insult to the Earth Demon Sect, but to the Black Ice Sect as well, especially on their territory.

Seeing Yan Guan about to speak, Ye Mo quickly instructed Lu Wuhu, “Brother Lu, another fly has landed. Throw him out, please. We can continue drinking.”

Lu Wuhu readily obliged. This would mean he only needed to assist Ye Mo one more time, thus settling his debt.

Lu Wuhu extended a massive hand of cultivation essence, seizing the elder and hurling him off Black Ice Peak.

Yan Guan swallowed his words, his face burning with anger, but he remained silent.

Ye Mo then bowed to Yan Guan. “Sorry, Sect Leader Yan, I was overly impulsive. Please forgive me; I will apologize properly later.”

Yan Guan waved dismissively. “You’re being too polite, City Lord Ye.” He had no choice but to accept the apology.

“City Lord Ye is so overbearing! He just says something, and you throw him out? That certainly reflects the nature of Pill City,” Yang Feicheng seethed, powerless to retaliate.

Ye Mo smiled. “Does Sect Leader Yang find the air stuffy here as well?”

Lu Wuhu’s eyes lit up, hoping Ye Mo would order Yang Feicheng’s expulsion. Yang Feicheng possessed Disaster Transformation state power, but against Lu Wuhu, a Truth Realization state middle stage peak cultivator, he stood no chance. Lu Wuhu was a notorious madman, someone no one dared to provoke – and he was currently Ye Mo’s henchman. Ejection would be disastrous for Yang Feicheng; the Infinity Sect would suffer a significant decline, potentially leading to his demise.

Yang Feicheng merely sneered, remaining silent.

Ye Mo smiled. “By the way, where were we? I forgot; a fly just flew away.”

This was a thinly veiled threat against Yang Feicheng. He wouldn’t dare to actually throw him out. Lu Wuhu had only one more action at his disposal, and even with countless more, he couldn't push the Infinity Sect to the brink. Angering a 9-star sect and facing immediate death wouldn't warrant Pill City's intervention beyond killing the culprit; they wouldn't fight a 9-star sect to the death.

“You said you would become a Level Nine Pill King in ten years,” the Heaven Demon Sect woman reminded Ye Mo, a smile playing on her lips.

Ye Mo smiled and bowed. “Thank you for the reminder, sister. Next time, I’ll concoct pills for you free of charge.”

The woman disliked the Infinity Sect and Lightning Cloud Sect’s alliance, and Ye Mo had articulated her sentiments. Grateful for his support, and knowing the implications of her actions, she offered her help and was greatly rewarded, overjoyed by the outcome. She immediately stood and declared, “Le Yao thanks City Lord Ye. Please visit our sect at your convenience; we will give you a grand welcome.”