142: C142 An Unexpected Invitation

C142 An Unexpected Invitation

4Lin Cheng's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He hadn't expected this. Zhao Wanli didn't stop him because he wanted to take revenge for Gong Qianxiang. Instead, he brought up the matter of him concocting pills in Unification Hall two years ago, which made Lin Cheng secretly vigilant. Could it be that this man was here for his skill in concocting pills?

"Then, in your opinion, what should I do to make a decision?" Lin Cheng frowned and asked in a deep voice.

Regardless of whether Zhao Wanli was here for his skill in alchemy or not, Lin Cheng had to be vigilant. Even if Zhao Wanli didn't show any hostility, Lin Cheng wouldn't let his guard down easily.

He believed that no one would show any hostility under such circumstances, unless they were overly confident or brainless.

After all, in a situation where there was too much of a gap between them and the enemy, it would be foolish to show hostility. That would only be courting death.

"Young Master Lin, strictly speaking, you are also an alchemist of Unification Hall. If I remember correctly, Young Master Lin should be a guest alchemist of the Dongluo City branch, right?" Zhao Wanli asked.

"So what?"

Lin Cheng said in a deep voice, "Manager Zhao, do you not understand what the word 'guest' means?"

Two years ago, he wanted to join the Unification Hall in exchange for cultivation resources. On the other hand, he wanted to borrow the strength of the Unification Hall to force Tan Yulan to back out. It was another way to seek the protection of the Unification Hall.

However, Lin Cheng wasn't entirely dependent on the Unification Hall because the protection of the Unification Hall was given to him by him as a condition that he agreed to become a guest alchemist of the Unification Hall. Both parties could be said to have gotten what they needed.

The so-called guest alchemist was actually a foreign alchemist. He had temporarily joined the Unification Hall and assumed part of the responsibility of being an alchemist of the Unification Hall. Because he wasn't really a member of the Unification Hall, he could only enjoy some preferential treatment and respect from the Unification Hall.

Therefore, the identity of a guest alchemist had already ceased to exist the day he left the Unification Hall.

Now that Zhao Wanli mentioned it again, Lin Cheng became even more vigilant.

"Young Master Lin, if today's conflict is between an alchemist of the Unification Hall and a guest alchemist... This is an internal matter of Unification Hall, and also a personal grudge between alchemists. Even though the Main Hall will punish him, Young Master Lin's skill in alchemy has shaken the entire Dongluo City. The main hall would definitely cherish talents. At most, it would only express its appreciation slightly. I won't be serious about it."

Zhao Wanli said, "However, if there is a conflict between an outsider and an alchemist from the Unification Hall... If an alchemist of the Unification Hall is killed, it would undoubtedly be a provocation to the entire Unification Hall. Next, we will welcome the violent revenge of the entire Unification Hall! Young Master Lin, you have extraordinary talent. You must understand what I mean, right? "

A cold light flashed in Lin Cheng's eyes, and his voice turned completely cold." Manager Zhao, are you threatening me? "

He immediately understood the meaning behind Zhao Wanli's words.

If Lin Cheng was still a guest alchemist of Unification Hall, then the conflict between him and Gong Qianxiang would be an internal conflict, and it had nothing to do with outsiders.

Since it was an internal conflict, then the main hall could only punish him slightly. However, since he was the only alchemist in Dongluo City, he wouldn't pursue the matter too much.

However, if he wasn't a guest alchemist of the Unification Hall, he would be an outsider.

An outsider killing Gong Qianxiang was obviously a provocation to the entire Unification Hall. Lin Cheng had already thought of this before he made his move, so he wasn't surprised by it.

At the same time, he knew that the Unification Hall would never let go of a person who dared to provoke the Unification Hall. At that time, he might be hunted down and flee in panic.

Although this was the truth, it sounded hard to believe that Zhao Wanli wasn't threatening him.

"Young Master Lin, don't misunderstand. I'm not threatening you. I'm just stating this fact to Young Master Lin."

Zhao Wanli cupped his fists and slightly apologized to Lin Cheng. At the same time, he was showing that he didn't have any ill intentions. "Because besides this, Young Master Lin has a better path to take."

Lin Cheng stared at him. He didn't say anything, nor did he ask what path was easier to take.

He had already realized that Zhao Wanli's intention of coming here wasn't simple. At this moment, he was showing signs.

Lin Cheng wanted to see what Zhao Wanli was planning to do.

As expected!

Seeing that Lin Cheng did not intend to say anything, Zhao Wanli continued, "Young Master Lin might already know. In the past half a year, Unification Hall has been recruiting alchemists from all over the Nine States. If it was an alchemist with extraordinary skill in alchemy, the Unification Hall would pay great attention to him. ... There were even some who were treated as distinguished guests, if their talent and potential were sufficient. They can even join the Unification Sect!"

At this point, Zhao Wanli stared at Lin Cheng, as if he wanted to see some reaction on Lin Cheng's face. However, what disappointed him was that Lin Cheng did not show any reaction when he heard that he could join the Unification Sect. This made Zhao Wanli slightly disappointed.

"Young Master Lin, since you have such an extraordinary skill in alchemy, and you were once a guest alchemist of the Unification Hall, why don't you join in?"

Zhao Wanli said, "As long as Young Master Lin can pass the examination of the main hall, then he won't just be a guest alchemist. Even if Young Master Lin wanted to choose which hall to take charge of, it wouldn't be a problem at all. The main hall will definitely agree to it. If Young Master Lin could pass the test of a higher level, he would have the chance to join the Unification Sect. He will be in front of Young Master Lin!"

Lin Cheng frowned slightly when he heard that. He turned his head and exchanged a glance with Zhu Ziqiao. Both of them saw a trace of surprise in each other's eyes.

When they had just entered the Dongluo City, they had heard from the manager of a medicine store that the Unification Hall was recruiting alchemists. Even those with extraordinary talent had the chance to join the Unification Sect.

Although Lin Cheng and Zhu Ziqiao were surprised at that time, they didn't take it to heart.

Because two years ago, Lin Cheng had killed Chen Yongwen, and had already offended the Unification Hall. Even though the Unification Hall didn't know that Chen Yongwen's death was related to him, Lin Cheng never thought of joining the Unification Hall again.

Going to the Daluo Mountain Range and finding the location recorded on the Cattlehide Roll map was the top priority.

However, he never thought that after he killed the alchemist of the Unification Hall, Zhao Wanli would invite him to join the Unification Hall.

This really surprised him!

However, besides feeling surprised, Lin Cheng started to feel suspicious, because he could faintly feel that something was not right about this matter, and Zhao Wanli's reaction was also abnormal.

Even if Zhao Wanli and Gong Qianxiang didn't get along well, no matter how amazing his skill in alchemy was, Zhao Wanli shouldn't have invited him to join the Unification Hall after killing Gong Qianxiang in front of so many people.

Inviting those who had killed their own alchemist to join the Unification Hall, and they were still in such a hurry. Zhao Wanli's actions simply didn't care about the reputation and honor of the Unification Hall.

This was too abnormal!

If there was something abnormal, it must be a demon. Lin Cheng could almost instantly conclude that there must be a reason why he didn't know about this matter.

"What if I don't agree?" As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Lin Cheng asked without batting an eyelid.

"I am not here to threaten Young Master Lin, although if Young Master Lin is unwilling to join, it is indeed a huge loss to Unification Hall, but to me, but it's just a few points missing, and it's not unbearable." Zhao Wanli said.

Points?

If he didn't join, Zhao Wanli would lose some points.

Lin Cheng thought to himself. He guessed that Zhao Wanli must have some ulterior motive in inviting him.

Now, it seemed like the points Zhao Wanli mentioned were the reason why Zhao Wanli wanted him to join the Unification Hall.

If he joined the Unification Hall, would Zhao Wanli be able to get the points?

"Young Master Lin, don't tell me you don't know that the Unification Hall is recruiting alchemists?"

A trace of doubt flashed across his eyes when he saw Lin Cheng frowning. Zhao Wanli couldn't help but be startled, and then he thought of this possibility. Perhaps it wasn't because he didn't want to join the Unification Hall that Lin Cheng treated coldly. It was very likely that he still did not know about the Unification Hall's recruitment of alchemists!

Thinking of this, Zhao Wanli cursed himself for being stupid. The news of the Unification Hall recruiting alchemists had already spread throughout the Stellar Country, and even the entire North of Dongzhou. Therefore, he naturally thought that Lin Cheng also knew about this news.

However, after seeing Lin Cheng's reaction, Zhao Wanli suddenly realized that he was thinking too much. Even if Lin Cheng knew about this news, he was afraid that it was only a superficial knowledge, and he didn't know the real details.

"I have heard of this news before, but I have no intention of joining..."

As expected!

As soon as Lin Cheng spoke, Zhao Wanli immediately understood. Lin Cheng had indeed heard of this news, not the notice that he had seen or the accurate news that he had obtained from the Unification Hall.

"Young Master Lin, you might not know this, but the Unification Hall's recruitment of alchemists is not only to strengthen themselves, but also for another very important purpose!" Before Lin Cheng could finish his words, Zhao Wanli said hastily.

"Does this have anything to do with me?" Lin Cheng frowned and asked. His eyes swept across the surroundings. Zhu Ziqiao was also looking around vigilantly.0

Zhao Wanli's unusual behavior made the two of them extremely vigilant. They wanted to prevent Zhao Wanli from stalling here so that they could gather some experts to surround and kill them.

Seeing Lin Cheng and ___'s reaction, Zhao Wanli knew that they had misunderstood. He quickly said, "Young Master Lin, the Unification Hall is recruiting alchemists for the purpose of finding outstanding alchemists for the Unification Sect! This order was given directly from the Unification Sect to the main hall!"

When Lin Cheng heard this, he couldn't help but be slightly startled.

"If Young Master Lin doesn't believe it, you can go to any city. There will be a notice posted at the city gate. There will also be people in the Unification Hall in the city who will specifically inform you."

Zhao Wanli said quickly, "The Unification Hall is recruiting alchemists not because they don't want to accept anyone, but because they want to take part in the examination. The standard of the examination is set by the Unification Sect.

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