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Sovereign of the Three Realms · Chapter 791

Chapter 791: Diagnosing the Panlong Clan Lord

January 17, 2020 · 6 min read · 1,245 words

When the Panlong Clan Lord saw that both and Young Master wore expressions of shock, he laughed and said, "Don't overthink it. This pill was something I came across by chance during my travels when I was young — I happened to obtain some materials and commissioned a ninth-grade Pill King to refine a batch of Holy Smile Pills. The batch produced seven pills, and the Pill King took two as his fee. I kept the remaining five. Our clan's geniuses have already consumed three. These two are the last of my reserves."

Young Master grinned. "I've enjoyed one myself, Brother. Since the Clan Lord is giving them to you, don't be polite — just accept them. The Clan Lord has plenty of good things stored away!"

didn't stand on ceremony. He bowed respectfully. "Then this junior would be rude to refuse. Many thanks for the Clan Lord's generous gift!"

Young Master asked curiously, "Clan Lord, how did you even know I gave my Emperor's Presence Armor Talisman to my Brother ?"

"What's so strange about that? I was the one who gave you that talisman — it carries my unique aura. The moment he walked in, I sensed it. You little rascal, if you wanted to ask for another one, you could have just said so directly. Beating around the bush like that — thoroughly cunning."

The Panlong Clan Lord appeared to scold him, but a smile hung on his face. It was obvious he intended to give Young Master another talisman.

Young Master chuckled. "I knew the Clan Lord dotes on me."

The Panlong Clan Lord's smile faded, and his expression turned serious. "Save the flattery. I'm giving you things because of the conversation you two had at the gate — open, upright, and aboveboard. If you'd been two-faced or saying one thing while meaning another, you would have gotten nothing at all."

Young Master scratched his head and exchanged a smile with . Both secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They never expected that an offhand conversation before entering would net them such tremendous benefits.

The Panlong Clan Lord gestured for and Young Master to sit, then asked some questions about Dangian Palace. held nothing back, giving a general overview of the current situation.

The Panlong Clan Lord sighed. "Undying Heaven is powerful. Though they can't compare to Radiant Celestial City, a matter of this scale is beyond what a single clan like ours can overturn on your behalf. However, providing you with some measure of protection and convenience within Radiant Celestial City — that much we can certainly do."

The Panlong Clan Lord wasn't trying to shirk his responsibility.

Undying Heaven was, after all, a first-tier sect. While they couldn't match Radiant Celestial City in overall strength, they were still far more powerful than the Panlong Clan.

Radiant Celestial City, though formidable, was roughly equivalent to two or three first-tier sects at most. Moreover, its strength rested primarily in the Seven Great Emperors.

The Panlong Clan, while the foremost clan within Radiant Celestial City, was ultimately only a second-tier power. It simply couldn't compete head-on with a first-tier sect.

Of course, within the territory of Radiant Celestial City, the Panlong Clan Lord's word carried enormous weight. Shielding there posed no problem whatsoever.

Furthermore, neither Undying Heaven nor the Nine Suns Heavenly Sect would dare cause a public scene within Radiant Celestial City. If they angered the Seven Great Emperors, the consequences would be catastrophic.

So what if they were a first-tier sect?

Offend Radiant Celestial City, provoke the Seven Great Emperors into a thunderous rage, and wiping out a first-tier sect entirely was entirely within the realm of possibility!

hadn't expected the Panlong Clan to directly oppose Undying Heaven on his behalf — that would be unrealistic.

Avenging his grudges and rebuilding his sect would certainly require external support, but he first needed to possess enough strength to make others willing to lend him their power.

If his own strength fell far short, no outside force would pay a heavy price to assist him.

And what lacked most at this moment was precisely his own strength.

However, his talent in alchemy had added considerable value to his standing.

Young Master spoke up from the side. "Clan Lord, the matter of the Pine Crane Pill — that was something Brother told me about. He tried his utmost to stop me from sending the Ten Thousand Longevity Pill to you, and that saved me quite a bit of wasted money."

A glimmer of hope entered the Panlong Clan Lord's eyes. He was different from Young Master — a powerhouse who had lived for thousands of years, facing the boundary between life and death, he possessed far greater composure than the younger man. Though anticipation flickered in his gaze, he remained perfectly composed.

"Young Friend , to be perfectly honest, the Pine Crane Pill is of vital importance to me. I wonder what your master said about it? I would very much like to hear his thoughts."

quickly replied, "I wouldn't dare presume to instruct you. But when my master once spoke of the Pine Crane Pill and the Ten Thousand Longevity Pill, I didn't believe him at first. He refined a batch of Ten Thousand Longevity Pills right then and there, which truly opened my eyes. As for the Pine Crane Pill, he didn't happen to have the necessary materials on hand at the time, so I unfortunately never had the fortune to witness him refine one. However, my master has always been a man who never speaks idly. If he says he can refine it, then he certainly can. And from the way he spoke, refining this pill isn't particularly difficult for him."

"Oh? Not particularly difficult to refine?" A trace of joy flickered through the Panlong Clan Lord's eyes upon hearing this.

"My master's alchemical abilities are heaven-defying. What's easy for him might be an impossible task for other alchemists to accomplish in their entire lifetimes." 's tone carried a note of deep reverence.

He knew that having fabricated the mysterious figure of his "master," he had to maintain the ruse consistently — it could never be dismantled under any circumstances.

The Panlong Clan Lord gazed into the distance, lost in admiration. "Your master must surely be a grand elder in the world of alchemy. For a young friend to receive such a gift of fortune — your blessings are truly profound."

nodded. "Yes. It's a pity that I received his guidance for only ten years. Now that we've been separated for so many years, I miss him dearly."

Young Master said, "Brother, I know you only have one chance to contact your master. I've already mentioned this to the Clan Lord as well."

The Panlong Clan Lord nodded. "As a man on the brink of death, there's no need for me to mince words. If the Pine Crane Pill can bring me back from the edge, then you, Young Friend, will be my savior — and the savior of the entire Panlong Clan. In the future, I swear to grant you an even greater fortune! Should I break this oath, may the heavens strike me dead!"

End of chapter 791