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Even if he had to spend all his wealth and resources, he would not hesitate!
With his current status as a Tier 2 Pill Refiner, it would be easy for him to establish a new faction like the Apothecary Guild. And this was what Bai Yu Zhe brought him!
"The Chen family's patriarch, his two direct descendants, as well as the Chen family's fifty or so Heart Realm warriors have all died in our hands!" Bai Yu Zhe said the number calmly, as if what he killed was not a big family like the Chen family, but a few ants.
"What?" Chen Chuanfang and his two sons are dead? " Wu Cang was shocked and almost spurted out the wine that he just drank. Luckily, he had quite a bit of control and forcefully swallowed it. However, his face had already turned red from choking.
Bai Yu Zhe nodded his head affirmatively and didn't say anything else. He just calmly looked at his opponent.
Wu Cang calmed his emotions before saying: "Little Brother Bai, don't worry. Although the Chen family is considered a big family in Floating City, they do not have a good reputation. You can live in our Pill Fragrance Pavilion without worry, and if anyone from the Mayor's mansion comes, I will deal with you and ensure your safety."
Wu Cang had been keeping a low profile during this period of time. Even the news of him advancing to become a Tier 2 Pill Refiner was not made public. In fact, only a few people in the Pill Incense Pavilion knew of this.
However, his current cultivation and achievements in pill forging were more or less stable. He had intended to release the news in a few days' time. Now that such a thing had happened to Bai Yu Zhe, he might as well reveal his trump card as soon as possible.
He was very confident that as long as he paid a price, the mayor would give him some face.
"Then it's Pavilion Master Wu's turn!" Bai Yu Zhe cupped his hands together, Wu Cang's reaction still made him quite satisfied, but he still had to tell the whole story. He picked up the cup, calmly drank a mouthful of wine, and then continued, "There is one more thing, in this battle, a big shot's subordinate also died in our hands, so you don't need to ask who this big shot is. I can only say that his position is much higher than the City Lord's."
This time, Wu Cang's reaction was not as intense as before. He inwardly sighed, "Just how many of you are able to stir up trouble. Your status is even higher than City Lord Wang …"
Could it be the third prince who had recently appeared in the Floating City?
Although the Third Prince's visit to Floating City was relatively low-key, there were still quite a few people who knew about it. At the very least, a power like the Pill Fragrance Pavilion would definitely be aware of it. After hearing Bai Yu Zhe's words, Wu Cang quickly thought of this possibility.
Although Wu Cang's reaction was not that big, he did not respond so quickly this time. Instead, he fell into silence. Clearly, he was hesitating.
Bai Yu Zhe didn't urge him either. He calmly drank his wine and ate a sumptuous meal while patiently waiting. He understood Wu Cang's attitude. The matter of the Chen family was already a big matter, but he could still deal with it by paying a certain price.
However, the Third Prince was different. Not only could he possibly lose his Pill Fragrance Pavilion, he might even lose his family members and himself. Even if Wu Cang hadn't agreed in the end, Bai Yu Zhe wouldn't have blamed him. After all, he had already probed Wu Cang's character a few times and had obtained his recognition.
At this moment, the originally lively atmosphere completely quieted down. Everyone was staring at Wu Cang, waiting for his decision.
"Little Brother Bai, this is a very important matter, I dare not guarantee anything!" However, when that time comes, I hope you can understand and let me make some arrangements. I do not wish for my wife and daughter to be involved in this matter. " A long while later, Wu Cang finally made his decision and said these words.
"Then, I'll have to thank Pavilion Master Wu!" Bai Yu Zhe raised his cup, gestured to Wu Cang, and drank it all in one gulp!
In fact, he had already made up his mind. Even if the Third Prince were to call for them, he would definitely not let any casualties befall Wu Cang's family. The reason he decided to stay in the Pill Fragrance Pavilion for the time being was because he wanted to increase his cultivation speed more quickly and conveniently.
Furthermore, Wu Cang's current performance had made him very satisfied. Therefore, he would definitely not let the other party take the risk for nothing.
"Brother Bai is too courteous. You have shown kindness to our Wu family. If you have any trouble, I will do my best even if you have to go all out on this old bone!" However, you can rest assured for now. Today, the Silver Wolf Country's army has invaded. The battle has already begun. Mayor Wang definitely doesn't have time to deal with this matter. As for the Third Prince that you mentioned, he will probably divert attention as well. " Wu Cang also finished the wine in his cup in one gulp and started talking about the war.
The reason why Bai Yu Zhe and the others hadn't heard of it was because they didn't pay attention to it, nor did they ask about it. It would still take some time for the news of the war to reach their ears.
However, as the only alchemist in Floating City, how could he not know about this?
"War?" When Bai Yu Zhe heard about this, his expression slightly shifted and the corner of his mouth slightly curled up. He was already beginning to have some thoughts in his heart, but he would not say it now.
Then, under the efforts of Wu Cang, the atmosphere gradually returned. After several hours of drinking, a part of the crowd started to feel a little drunk. Only then did the banquet finally come to an end.
After arranging for Luo Ming and the rest to rest, Bai Yu Zhe went to see Wu Cang. After a few words, the two went back to the alchemy lab.
Bai Yu Zhe's capacity for alcohol was very high, so this amount of wine basically didn't have any effect. Wu Cang's capacity for alcohol was also not bad, although it was a bit alcoholic, but his mind was absolutely clear. With Bai Yu Zhe here, concocting pills still wasn't a problem.
The two of them opened the furnace at the same time. Wu Cang had refined a Grade 1 Spirit Recovery Pill. This pill was mainly used to recover one's own Origin Energy and physical strength, and was slightly less valuable than the Essence Condensation Pill. Today, Bai Yu Zhe's requirement was for him to refine as many Spirit Recovery Pills as possible.
As for the Origin Condensation Pill, he still had enough for now, so he would at least be able to hold out for a while.
As for Bai Yu Zhe, he was naturally refining poisons. When he heard the words' war ', he already had an idea in his mind, so he didn't waste any time. He still came to refine medicines at night, making the necessary preparations.
Only until midnight did the two of them go back to rest. During this night, Bai Yu Zhe had refined two poisonous fumes. One was the same as last time, while the other was different!
To enter the battlefield, the effects of the poison wasn't as good as the poisonous smoke.
Over the next few days, Bai Yu Zhe and the rest stayed safely in the Incense Pavilion. Just as Wu Cang predicted, the war had started abruptly, and it was a huge one at that. City Lord Wang definitely didn't have the time to deal with the Chen family's matters.
Even the Third Prince was the same. If the floating city was destroyed, it would definitely be a great disaster for the State of Yu. Not to mention that he was still in the Floating City, so he was very clear on this bit of debt.
According to the Pill Fragrance Pavilion's information, the battle was extremely intense. On the first day, the mayor, Wang Zhenji, personally led his troops to meet the enemy head on. He had cut down a few generals and almost captured the enemy vanguard general, greatly raising the morale of their side. After that, the great army annihilated four to five thousand enemies, beating them until they fled with their arms around their head. It could be said to be a great victory.
However, he did not dare to pursue them too far, afraid that they would ambush him. Moreover, he did not know when or how many they would arrive at.
The Silver Wolf Country's vanguard troops didn't lose their first battle nor become discouraged. When Wang Zhenzong led the army back to the city, the vanguard general, Xiao Yong, returned with his own army. He didn't provoke them and instead set up camp on the other side of the Yuqing River.
The next day, Silver Wolf Nation's army arrived and reunited with their vanguard. With a single look, they could see a huge, dark mass ahead with an estimated army of over two hundred thousand soldiers.
Under the interference of the city guards, in just over half an hour, they had built a pontoon bridge over the river surface of the Yu Qing River. Although they had left thousands of bodies behind to be washed away by the rushing river water, after crossing the river, all of them madly charged towards the city wall!
What followed next was an intense offensive and defensive battle.
After two days, the floating city was temporarily guarded. Of the one hundred thousand soldiers that could defend the city, more than twenty thousand had died and thirty thousand had been wounded. More than half of them were temporarily unable to continue fighting. As a result, there were less than 60,000 soldiers that could be used.
Moreover, these sixty to fifty thousand soldiers were all exhausted. They were defending the city after all, so they had to be on guard against other people at all times. In addition, the city walls had been destroyed.
Although the Silver Wolf Country had suffered a greater loss, their army was still two to five times stronger than the floating city. It could be said that the situation was not looking good.
Wang Zhenjue had already sent out the letter and there were some responses. However, it would take more than a day or two for reinforcements to arrive.
On the third day, Wang Zhenyuan issued an order in the city: Recruit volunteers to join the army and protect your home and your country! Those who volunteered to join the army, as long as their physical fitness was up to standard, would receive a great reward. They would even have the power to pardon any crimes that they had committed in the past!
This was the day that Bai Yu Zhe had been waiting for. In fact, even if the City Lord's Mansion did not take the initiative to recruit troops, he would still bring people to join the army. Since the war had started, there was no reason for the City Lord's Mansion to not accept it.