Chapter 602: Chapter 251: Winds and Clouds Surging! Blood Pill Ninth Layer! (Part 3)

"Yes, Young Master."

An elder respectfully bowed his head.

Although the Sect Leader gave clear orders before leaving, allowing the Second Young Master to temporarily exercise the Sect Leader’s authority and manage all internal and external affairs of the sect, the forces within the sect were so numerous that the Second Young Master’s orders could not be effectively communicated.

It was possible to spread them within the sect, but once outside the Celestial Demon Sect, the elders and leaders would not heed his commands, especially with eight brothers contending both openly and covertly, making the Second Young Master’s position unstable.

To stabilize his position, he must gain the support of the Five Great Saint Sons and the Seven Great Venerables.

Currently, among the Seven Great Venerables, four are openly supporting him.

But among the Five Great Saint Sons, the loyalty is varied, making it difficult for him to predict.

Especially with Jiang Shi, making it even more unsettling.

He possesses a strength that can influence the entire situation.

If he were to side with another Young Master, the Second Young Master’s position would surely be endangered.

"No, I need to see the Black Lotus Saint Son again!"

The Second Young Master, Ying Long, quickly spoke and headed outside, saying, "Someone, prepare the Blood God Pill!"

"Young Master, you’ve already gifted a Blood God Pill; are you sure you want to send another?"

The elder asked.

"I must, I absolutely can’t let him side with others." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Ying Long gritted his teeth and said, "Quickly prepare it!"

"Yes, Young Master!"

The elder bowed in response.

...

Throughout Penglai City, tempests were rising, and all sorts of forces were rapidly mobilizing.

Two days later.

Jiang Shi met with the Second Young Master Ying Long again.

In the spacious courtyard.

Jiang Shi sat with a smile, his broad frame steady as a rock, calmly seated on a stone bench in the yard, observing the second Blood God Pill sent by Ying Long.

"Second Young Master, you’re too generous. Every meeting, you go to such lengths."

Jiang Shi said calmly.

Blood God Pill!

This is no ordinary item; outside, it’s enough to cause a huge bloodbath.

This is already the second Blood God Pill sent by him.

"Black Lotus Saint Son, you are the most capable lieutenant of my father. Now that my father is far away in the Primordial Mountain Range, leaving the Celestial Demon Holy Sect temporarily under my control, but my limited power and shallow reputation cannot intimidate the elders, which results in chaos within the sect that I cannot quell. I am truly unworthy of the cultivation my father has bestowed upon me!"

Ying Long said with a pained expression,

"Today, I humbly request the Black Lotus Saint Son to assist me. Rest assured, any future request from you will not be refused, not for any other reason but to protect our Black Lotus Holy Sect and prevent it from fragmenting, otherwise, even if I die, I would have no face to meet my ancestors!"

"Second Young Master, you speak rather gravely. The Sect Leader has just left a few days ago, and already the sect is vying for power to this extent, it’s hard for me to believe."

Jiang Shi lightly shook his head, saying, "Moreover, I am accustomed to being carefree and do not like to meddle too much in the sect’s affairs. I’m afraid you’ve entrusted the wrong person, Second Young Master."

He pondered slightly, his deep, dark eyes suddenly casting a glance at Ying Long, "Besides, the Sect Leader is only guarding the Primordial Mountain Range, not gone never to return, so why the pessimism, my young prince?"

"I..."

Ying Long’s face changed slightly, feeling as if Jiang Shi’s gaze made him transparent, as if all his secrets were exposed. He lowered his head and said, "I only worry about the future lack of suppression on the elders."

"I see."

Jiang Shi understood, saying, "As long as your commands resonate with people, I believe no one would refuse. Resorting solely to suppression by force will achieve little success and may only increase internal strife, wouldn’t you agree, Young Master?"

"This..."

Ying Long’s expression shifted, unsure of how to respond.

Jiang Shi smiled slightly, gently picking up the crimson elixir pill from the golden box before him, saying, "As for this Blood God Pill, I’ll temporarily accept it. After returning, you should focus more on adaptable governance strategies; there might be unexpected benefits!"

"Black Lotus Saint Son..."

Ying Long quickly began to speak again.

But Jiang Shi raised his teacup, his expression calm, and did not continue speaking.

Ying Long’s heart was tumultuous; ultimately, he had no choice but to bow his hand in resignation.

"Farewell, Young Master!"

He retreated step by step, quickly turned around, and disappeared.

After his departure, Jiang Shi put the teacup down once more, his gaze fixed on the crimson elixir pill in his hand, "The second Blood God Pill, now there’s no need for Daoist Master Xuan to continue refining."

Now he can attempt to break through to the Ninth Realm of the Blood Pill!

"However, the mess left by the Sect Leader sure is large enough."

He couldn’t help but shake his head lightly.

Before the Celestial Demon Sect Leader left, it wasn’t as if he had left no commands, but he had given Jiang Shi a secret order.

This secret order was to be activated at critical moments.

Thus, Jiang Shi chose not to concern himself with the sect’s affairs for the time being, letting them do as they wished; he would just clean up when the time came.

The sons of the Celestial Demon Sect Leader all believed themselves to be highly strategic, endowed with remarkable talents, yet little did they know it was all within the Sect Leader’s grasp.

Jiang Shi did not delay further, quickly turning to enter the room and began to consume the Blood God Pill.

Outside, further disturbances ensued.

News of the Second Young Master visiting Jiang Shi quickly spread.

...

A few more days flashed by.

In Central State Land.

The figures of Jiang Shi and Daoist Master Xuan had long secretly departed Penglai City, reappearing in the vast Central State.

"Are you sure Yang Yaotian was not summoned?"

Jiang Shi couldn’t help but ask again.

"Absolutely, with his temperament, he definitely would not go. He must have split his body before the summons arrived."

Daoist Master Xuan said through gritted teeth.

"Alright then, let’s go."

Jiang Shi smiled.

...

End of Chapter One!