My Co-renting Lady Boss

Chapter 2176: Chapter 2172: The Meeting Begins

Tang Ming was ecstatic with the contents of the jade scroll; it was a comprehensive elixir recipe collection paired with an alchemist’s insights.

It must be the notes of an alchemist. The alchemist who wrote these notes must have been meticulous, writing down all their thoughts during alchemy in this jade scroll.

"Of course, we have good stuff. Although many generations of owners have ultimately fallen, all their treasures are in our hands. But Tang Ming, don’t bite off more than you can chew. Having treasures can sometimes become an obstacle to your growth. What you need is to become strong, not rely on treasures to become strong."

The nine-headed goose deer suddenly became earnest.

Tang Ming nodded. This nine-headed goose deer truly lived up to being a divine beast; the truths it spoke were profound.

"I’m going to refine some elixirs. I’ll take these immortal elixirs with me, but whatever is not in the Qiankun Nine Palace Tripod, leave one plant for cultivation."

Tang Ming smiled at the nine-headed goose deer. The nine-headed goose deer nodded, with nine heads lowering down, one head picking up a few immortal elixirs, and walking toward the path outside the pavilion.

Tang Ming put away the remaining immortal elixirs and closed his eyes. He operated the Qiankun Nine Palaces Technique and exited the Qiankun Nine Palace Tripod.

After coming out of the Qiankun Nine Palace Tripod, Tang Ming did not rush to refine elixirs but began to read the jade scroll.

Zeng Qing’s wanted notice had just been issued in Tianpo City when Chu Bashan received the news.

Even though he anticipated this might happen, Chu Bashan still received an invitation to the family elder council meeting.

When Chu Bashan entered the elder council meeting, Zeng Qing was present, sitting at the same end as Chu Bashan.

"Alright, the Family Head is here. We’ll start our meeting now."

A rasping voice came from the main seat. Sitting there was an old man in coarse clothes, with a thin stature, large eyes, and a tuft of dry, yellow beard on his sharp chin.

If Lan Yancha were here, he would be quite shocked, as this old man was the Chu Family ancestor, Chu Li, who had once fought a life-or-death battle with him.

Chu Li and Lan Yancha could be considered mortal enemies. Chu Li’s two sons died at Lan Yancha’s hands, and Lan Yancha also ruined his ambition to unify Tianpo City, leaving him seriously injured.

When everyone believed Chu Li was dead, Chu Li survived.

After escaping death, Chu Li’s mental state changed significantly. He felt that his previous ambition to conquer was wrong.

The Jiulong Dynasty’s bigwigs wouldn’t allow a city to fall into the hands of one family, turning it into private land for that family.

Hence, the Chu Family devised a covert plan. This plan involved having all direct members of the Chu Family publicly return to Wuli Village, utilizing relationships to insert covert agents into Tianpo City.

Indeed, after years of development, this plan finally got a chance. As long as that old cat caused a stir in Tianpo City, he could mobilize those agents placed in the city.

Though they might not completely control Tianpo City on the surface, in the shadows, they could form a net and bring the city under the Chu Family’s grasp.

Yet, who knew, Tang Ming managed to dissolve the Mastiff Poison and disrupted the entire plan.

"This is what happened. That Tang Ming ruined our Chu Family’s plans. This can’t be taken lightly. Didn’t he become the Hall Master of the Medical Hall? Our Chu Family will open a shop selling elixirs in Tianpo City."

Chu Li’s gaze fell on Zeng Qing, who was not far away.

Zeng Qing’s real name was Chu Qing, the son of the Chu Family’s elder, Chu Batian.

Chu Batian had fallen many years ago. Shortly after Chu Qing was born, he was raised by a tribute of the Chu Family. Chu Qing had a talent for alchemy, excelling in refining five types of elixirs.

If he had performed outstandingly in Tianpo City, he might have already been appointed as the Hall Master of the Tianpo City Medical Hall by the Jiulong Dynasty Medical Hall.

However, Chu Batian had his ulterior motives. If Chu Qing were to become the Hall Master of the Tianpo City Medical Hall due to his own achievements, he would attract a lot of attention.

Chu Batian was well aware of the tactics of the old hands at the Jiulong Tower. If they caught hold of any leverage against the Chu Family, it would be a major loss instead of a gain.

Thus, Chu Batian had Chu Qing take an elixir that changed his appearance, hiding his cultivation to infiltrate the Tianpo City Medical Hall.

Sure enough, with his Hemostatic Pill, Chu Qing became valued. Within a few years, the old Hall Master made him the Deputy Hall Master.

Originally, after the old Hall Master left the Tianpo City Medical Hall, Chu Qing would likely become the focus of attention. But due to the Chu Family, Chu Qing did not accept the overtures from Tower Master Han Ya.

Han Ya, in anger, left the position of Hall Master vacant, although Chu Qing was always in control of the Medical Hall, he was never the official Hall Master.

"Ancestor, is this really feasible? Although Qing’er has impersonated Zeng Qing for many years and his appearance has changed, those familiar with his mannerism might still recognize him. If something goes wrong in Tianpo City, it would be a significant loss for our Chu Family."

Chu Bashan raised his eyebrows, feeling that Chu Li’s decision was somewhat impulsive.

Chu Li snorted: "Could something happen to a member of the Chu Family in Tianpo City? Have all these years of operation been in vain? This matter is not up for discussion, just follow my instructions."

Chu Bashan was taken aback at first, then chuckled bitterly and nodded: "Since you say so, Ancestor, let’s have Chu Kuang assist Chu Qing then."

"Indeed. The lad Chu Kuang is quite capable. Having him help Chu Qing is good; remember, you must run that shop well. I want to make it difficult for that Hall Master Tang Ming in Tianpo City."

Chu Li’s face bore a frenzied expression. Chu Batian felt that Chu Li’s face seemed to contort as soon as Tang Ming’s name was mentioned.

The meeting room gradually emptied, leaving a bald old man with a face full of stubble sitting beside Chu Li.

After a long while, the bald old man sighed deeply: "Big brother, are you sure there’s a connection between the avatar destroyed in the Qingfeng Dynasty and this Tang Ming?"

"Absolutely certain. If it weren’t for chasing him, how could I be killed by the Nine-Headed Sea Snake? We plotted for so many years, and the Soul Blood Puppets I painstakingly crafted were all in vain. This time, he disrupted our Chu Family’s plans. I must give him a proper lesson to quell this anger."

Chu Li snorted coldly and slapped the wooden table in front of him with his palm.

The wooden table shattered into pieces instantly, with a hint of cold light flashing in the bald old man’s eyes: "Perhaps I should go to Tianpo City and bring his head back for you?"

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