Chapter 2706

Not long after the Ichthus Demon Emperor departed, a guard from King’s City burst into the Great Hall, clearly in a hurry!

“King Li, Patriarch Hu of the Jade Tripod Sect is requesting an audience,” the guard announced urgently.

King Li, taken aback, furrowed his brow in confusion. “Hu Yixiao? He just left not long ago. What could possibly bring him here at such a late hour?”

Despite his bewilderment, King Li knew that the Jade Tripod Sect had recently formed an alliance with Ming Li King City. Since Hu Yixiao had contributed significantly by refining numerous pills for them, the king couldn’t afford to be dismissive.

“Invite Sovereign Hu in at once,” King Li commanded decisively.

Before long, Hu Yixiao entered the main hall. Upon seeing his disheveled state, King Li’s eyes widened in surprise. “Patriarch Hu, what has happened to you? You look terrible!”

Hu Yixiao, his clothes in tatters from a recent conflict, had rushed over without a thought for his appearance. “King Li, I urgently need your assistance…” he said, a distressed look on his face.

“Please, take a moment to compose yourself and speak slowly,” King Li urged, motioning for Hu Yixiao to sit down.

After Hu Yixiao caught his breath with a sip of water, he began recounting the troubling events at the Jade Tripod Sect.

King Li listened intently, astonished to learn that the Second Elder had secretly conspired with demon cultivators to seize control of the sect. “Patriarch Hu, while it’s clear that the Second Elder acted wrongly in usurping your position, this is an internal matter for your sect. It might not be wise for me to intervene,” he replied after a moment of thought.

King Li’s response was calculated, aimed at gauging how much Hu Yixiao was willing to give in exchange for support.

“King Li, although our Jade Tripod Sect has aligned with Ming Li King City, that agreement was made solely between us. With the Second Elder now in charge, will he honor it? If he chooses to ally with the demon cultivators instead, your King City could face serious consequences in the future,” Hu Yixiao warned. “As the demon cultivators grow stronger, your resources and survival could be at stake.”

“However, if you help me reclaim the Jade Tripod Sect, I assure you that we will only serve Ming Li King City from now on, providing you with high-grade pills without reservation!”

Understanding the nature of alliances in the Celestial Realm, where self-interest reigns supreme, Hu Yixiao framed his plea in terms of mutual benefit.

King Li furrowed his brow, contemplating Hu Yixiao’s proposal. “Very well, I can assist you in reclaiming the Jade Tripod Sect; it shouldn’t be too difficult. However, you must wait a few days. For now, you can stay here safely.”

“Why wait? We should seize the opportunity while the Second Elder’s position is still shaky. This is the perfect time to act!” Hu Yixiao protested, puzzled by King Li’s hesitance.

“Truth be told, my son is getting married in a few days, and I cannot leave him at such an important moment,” King Li explained candidly. It wouldn’t be right for him to abandon his family duty to assist Hu Yixiao.

Upon hearing this, Hu Yixiao quickly understood. “Congratulations, King Li! In that case, we can indeed wait. Once we regain control of the Jade Tripod Sect, I will make sure to send a valuable congratulatory gift.”

“I will also personally refine a blessing pill for your son. With that, he will surely be blessed with a healthy son!” Hu Yixiao added enthusiastically.

King Li beamed with excitement. “Hahaha! Thank you, Patriarch Hu! I appreciate your generosity. Rest assured, I will ensure that we reclaim the Jade Tripod Sect. I’ll send some capable men to assist you!”

Hu Yixiao nodded, satisfaction washing over him as a smile finally broke across his face.