Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?

Chapter 380: Chapter 322: Xiahou Jie Driven Mad

In fact, when Xiahou Jie made a move on Han Yu, if Du Nanyuan chose to do nothing and let the two sides become hostile, perhaps the people from the Luoxing Sect would have had their fate sealed today.

”But I can’t let that happen.”

Du Nanyuan shook his head and sighed. When he spoke of actively saving that old fellow, his expression was both solemn and sullen, quite comical.

The operations of the Imperial Court are meticulously planned, with each step expanding steadily, such as introducing Mo Family’s magical artifacts into the public, the military, all done with solid groundwork.

Xiahou Jie can die, but not now.

”The introduction of Mo Family’s artifacts is only the first step. Consideration for the Cultivator Realm’s reaction is essential. That old fellow can’t die here today, or if word gets out, the hostility from sects towards the Guardian Mansion will be immense.”

This is putting it subtly. If the Imperial Court wants to control the Cultivator Realm, the means cannot be too blunt. If they start targeting sects right after popularizing Mo Family’s artifacts, how will the various sects elsewhere react?

Of course, the Imperial Court wants to deal with these corrupt sects.

But not now.

Otherwise, with the Mo Family’s magical artifacts in hand, Du Nanyuan would have long obliterated the Luoxing Sect.

Ultimately, the impact still needs to be considered.

The two had a casual conversation within the Government Office for a moment. During this time, Du Nanyuan seemed very sociable, at least not as timid as the previous few guardians, which made Han Yu quite curious.

Going by the other’s words, Pingyang Prefecture is only slightly stronger than Yanbo Prefecture back then, with surrounding sects firmly entrenched, easy to see why the Guardian Bureau would place such a person here.

In the short time since, Han Yu judged that Du Nanyuan doesn’t provoke trouble but isn’t afraid of it either, only someone adept at maneuvering like this could thrive in Pingyang Prefecture.

”If not, let me help you.”

Han Yu suddenly said with a playful smile.

Infamous... the notorious Pharmacist Han’s offer to help somewhat confused Du Nanyuan.

Could it be he wants to uproot the Luoxing Sect?

Du Nanyuan was startled by his own thought.

Not long after the other had a conflict with Pingyang Prefecture, Han Yu goes to handle them, anyone with a brain would suspect it was under the Guardian Mansion’s instructions.

Moreover, given his ambiguous relationship with the Fifth Tower, such things wouldn’t be concealed from others. If Han Yu acted, outsiders would assume it’s the Imperial Court’s intention.

Otherwise, why did he bother to stop before, wouldn’t watching the show be more enjoyable?

Han Yu shot him a glance and took out a Pill.

”I’ll send a Pill to them.”

”Spare us, please!”

Du Nanyuan quickly protested miserably. Who isn’t aware of the magical properties of Great Pharmacist Han’s Pills, Xiahou Jie almost reached Great Perfection just with his cultivation, and now improving him further would surely be dangerous, lest he starts acting up again.

”Then why not take it yourself.”

Han Yu pushed the Pill forward with a smile, explaining its effects in passing.

Du Nanyuan was dumbfounded, staring blankly at the Pill for a moment.

Tempted?

A little. His first instinct was Vajra Indestructible, no, even tougher than Galan Temple’s Vajra Indestructible, able to reduce damage by fifty percent.

But it felt wrong, especially with the side effects; if controlled poorly, it could lead to being forsaken by all, plus the tenfold damage to the mouth.

His expression then resembled someone who had swallowed a fly, so powerful yet so useless was his heartfelt evaluation of the Pill, all while silently lamenting how someone could mix such extremes together, utterly disgusting.

This wasn’t the first to have such thoughts about Han Yu’s Pills.

Most people viewing Han Yu’s Pills felt the same; if refined sincerely without those side effects, this young pharmacist could drop one and have the entire Cultivator Realm fight over it.

”Want it?”

Han Yu asked again with a sly grin.

Du Nanyuan restrained himself, quickly shaking his head.

Though Che Dapao doesn’t interfere with state guardians taking Han Yu’s Pills, even encouraged it, Che Dapao himself said, using Pills requires discretion.

”Eating everything will only harm you!”

This saying carries weight within the Guardian Bureau since Zhao Yulin became a significant figurehead for this.

This fellow reportedly would foam at the mouth just from receiving a gift from peers; none dare associate with him now, for fear of inadvertently causing harm with a simple gesture.

”Then give the Pill to Xiahou Jie then!”

The side effects hard to foresee, Han Yu never intended to give it to Du Nanyuan, taking out the Pill was just for teasing.

Now that Du Nanyuan wasn’t blocking, this thing should be given to Xiahou Jie instead.

”If this guy acts up in the future, you know where to hit, right?”

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”Screw your ancestors!”

Returning to the sect’s entrance, Xiahou Jie erupted in anger.

Suppressing all the way back, he finally unleashed now, cursing Du Nanyuan’s eighteen generations thoroughly.

Today, Du Nanyuan’s unyielding demeanor and the equality artifacts in the hands of Pingyang citizens all indicated to him that Pingyang Prefecture had changed.

Heaven knows how terrifying it could be with these items in the hands of average citizens.

Perhaps three or five of them could use this to kill a Other Shore level cultivator.

Luoxing Sect has many cultivators, but not as many as Pingyang City’s Palace Guard and citizens combined! If Du Nanyuan wasn’t bluffing, if Pingyang City went all out, it wouldn’t take more than two hours to annihilate the Luoxing Sect.

Those few Divine Gaze cultivators, including himself, what’s left of the sect then?

In the past, sect cultivators could strut within Pingyang Prefecture, and now?

Dare they still?

Should several unreasonable civilians pull something over a conflict...

”Damn Mo Family, these bastards dare release these things.”

Xiahou Jie cursed. Mo Family’s magical artifacts are known for what? Being driven by Spirit Stones without True Essence or Spiritual Power. Such terrifying things, it’s all Mo Family’s fault, shouldn’t have been researched in the first place, and now released as a deadly weapon, why?

He could already foresee the future disruption in the Cultivator Realm’s dynamics due to Mo Family’s things.

The ten elders he called to discuss turned pale, quickly intervening.

”Sect Leader, be cautious! The Mo Family is one of the Nine Sects, beyond our challenge.”

An elder quickly spoke up.

Still infuriated, Xiahou Jie shouted, ”I said it, what’s there to fear? Others will share grievances against the Mo Family too.”

With Mo Family providing so many artifacts, after this, civilians could indeed counterbalance most cultivators, how could this not provoke the Cultivator Realm?

Soon enough, neighboring sects around various state prefectures will feel the impact.

Want to enter the city? Sure, but play by the rules.

How could cultivators, accustomed to superiority, tolerate this?

”Mo Family just made enemies with countless sects, I wonder if it can maintain its place among the Nine Sects.”

Xiahou Jie resentfully said.

”Sect Leader, Mo Family is a Noble Family, their standing within or without the Nine Sects doesn’t affect them.”

The same elder responded.

This left Xiahou Jie momentarily speechless, glaring coldly at him, gritting his teeth as he spoke.

”Bastard, if you know so much, speak even more.”

Because he wasn’t wrong, the Mo Family is indeed a Noble Family, not within Nine Sects, who would dare challenge them anyway.