An hour ago.

Lingdanfang.

Everyone came early today because the abbot had returned and no one dared to be late.

However, when everyone arrived at the workshop, they found that the unused bronze furnace in the old alchemy room was missing.

Master Fei Daoyu frowned and asked Yang Fengshan:

"Where's the alchemy furnace?"

Fei Daoyu is at the fourth level of Qi training and a second-class alchemist. He opened his own alchemy workshop and is doing quite well among the independent cultivators in Yunling Town.

It's just that he's been a little upset lately.

Originally, he had hooked up with a great alchemist, and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the three major sects' Northern Wilderness trial to sell pills to the Zhenyang Sect and make a fortune.

That great alchemist had some relationship with a big shot in Tiandan Pavilion of Zhenyang City, and Tiandan Pavilion was responsible for purchasing elixirs for Zhenyang Sect.

As long as it is managed properly, there is great hope that we can become the supplier of elixirs for this Northern Wilderness Trial.

At least two hundred second-grade elixirs, hundreds of third-grade elixirs and a small number of fourth-grade elixirs can be sold.

And Fei Daoyu can get thirty second-grade elixirs from them. Assuming one elixir costs sixty spirit stones, that's 1,800 spirit stones!

Fei Daoyu followed the great alchemist in Zhenyang City for several days, and it seemed that the matter was about to be settled.

Unexpectedly, the Zhenyang Sect suddenly cancelled the purchase of the two hundred second-grade elixirs.

Seeing that the big deal worth tens of thousands of spirit stones had fallen through, the great alchemist was shocked and angry, and asked people to inquire. Only then did he find out that the Zhenyang Sect had actually replaced his second-grade elixir with two hundred bags of Qingfeng Powder.

The great alchemist could hardly believe his ears.

After working hard for many days, in the end, I was squeezed out by the lowest-level first-grade spiritual powder?

After much inquiry, he finally learned that the two hundred bags of Qingfeng Powder were of extremely high quality and could largely replace second-grade elixirs with similar effects.

The source also said that these two hundred bags of Qingfeng Powder came from Yunling Town!

The Great Alchemist was furious and ordered Fei Daoyu to get to the bottom of the matter.

Fei Daoyu returned to Yunling Town in despair. He looked around but could not find any clues.

He was already in a bad mood, and today he discovered that there had been a theft in the neighborhood. He became even more angry and his face turned pale.

Yang Fengshan said quickly: "Master, the bronze furnace was still there yesterday. Many people saw it. It must have been stolen at night."

Fei Daoyu asked coldly: "Who is so bold?"

Everyone looked at each other in silence. Yang Fengshan lowered his head, rolled his eyes, and said with a cupped hand:

"Master, do you still remember the day I said there might be a thief in the town?"

Fei Daoyu's aura of majesty suddenly burst out, and he glanced at everyone: "Who?"

Most of the people in Lingdanfang were at the second level of Qi training. They were all forced to bend over and kneel, not daring to even breathe.

Yang Fengshan was at the third level of Qi training, and calmed down a little, and said quickly:

"It's Qin Gengyun! He must have planned this long ago. He resigned half a month ago and came back last night to steal the bronze furnace. He thought no one would suspect him!"

Wang Ping and Xu Li looked at each other and wanted to speak, but in the end they didn't dare to open their mouths.

Fei Daoyu's eyes were cold and sharp, and he said indifferently:

"Bring it back."

"yes!"

Yang Fengshan immediately agreed and went out with two of his trusted men.

When Lingdanfang recruits people, they always ask for basic information. So Yang Fengshan knew that Qin Gengyun lived in Zhaiyu Lane, so he took two of his men and headed straight for Zhaiyu Lane in a menacing manner.

Haha, Fellow Daoist Qin, I'm sorry, someone at the night market offered fifty spirit stones to buy that bronze furnace.

I sold the alchemy furnace just enough to raise the bride price.

I have already spent 150 spirit stones and cannot give up halfway. I must marry Chen Jia!

I have no choice but to ask you to be my scapegoat.

Yang Fengshan recited something in his mind, and quickly brought his men to the narrow rain alley. After a search, he finally ran into Qin Gengyun who just went out.

Yang Fengshan knew that Qin Gengyun was only at the second level of Qi training, while he was at the third level, and his two confidants were also at the second level of Qi training, so it was natural for him to easily control Qin Gengyun.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, please follow me to the Lingdan Shop. I can ask for mercy on your behalf."

He was already prepared. If Qin Gengyun cried out for injustice, he would not give him a chance to speak. He would subdue him with thundering means, seal his mouth, and then take him back to Lingdanfang.

I think the abbot won't ask too many questions and will just deal with it directly.

After all, Qin Gengyun's cultivation was low, and he had no way to clear himself of the blame once it was framed on him.

Yang Fengshan released his spiritual energy, showing his third-level Qi training skills, but Qin Gengyun was very calm, just frowned slightly and said:

"Friend Yang, I left the Spiritual Pill Shop a long time ago. You said I stole the pill furnace. Do you have any evidence?"

Yang Fengshan laughed out loud, as if he had heard the funniest joke. Then his expression turned cold and he glanced at Qin Gengyun:

"Fellow Daoist Qin, your cultivation is so low. If I say you are a thief, then you are a thief. Why do we need evidence?"

"I see."

Qin Gengyun nodded, still very calm:

"So, whoever has a higher level of cultivation has the right words?"

"Of course." Yang Fengshan sneered:

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Qin, let's go. If you delay any further, I may not be able to protect you."

He walked towards Qin Gengyun, his third-level Qi training skills reaching their peak. If the other party didn't know what was good for him, he would have no choice but to take action.

The next moment.

Qin Gengyun raised his head, and a spiritual energy much greater than Yang Fengshan's surged out of him. Yang Fengshan was startled and his face turned pale:

"The fourth level of Qi training?!"

Yang Fengshan looked at Qin Gengyun in disbelief, but this time he was no longer looking down at him. Instead, he was forced to bend his knees and look up from below.

"You, you...when did you become so accomplished?"

Qin Gengyun was only at the second level of Qi training. He was always taciturn in the Lingdan Workshop and never argued with anyone. Even if he was bullied, he would not resist.

So when Yang Fengshan was choosing the person to frame, the first person he thought of was Qin Gengyun.

It is often easiest to bully the weak and honest people.

But he never expected that this weak and honest man was already one level stronger than himself!

Yang Fengshan was terrified and retreated repeatedly:

"Fellow Daoist Qin, no, Senior, this must be a misunderstanding. I will immediately return to the Spiritual Pill Shop to explain to the owner. Sorry for disturbing you."

After saying that, he turned around and wanted to leave, but found that Qin Gengyun was already blocking his way.

"Fellow Daoist Yang, I just happen to need to talk to Fellow Daoist Pei about something. Since you are his disciple, come with me."

Qin Gengyun had a friendly smile on his face. Yang Fengshan did not dare to disobey him and could only bow respectfully with a bitter face:

"Yes, senior."

The two people who came with him were also horrified. They didn't dare to say anything and just followed behind obediently.

At this time, Qin Gengyun's expression was calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

He has always been cautious and tried not to fight with others.

However, kind people are often bullied, and weak people are often exploited.

In the past, he was only at the second level of Qi training and could only be bullied by others.

But now, at least in Yunling Town, he is no longer at the bottom.

If he continues to allow himself to be bullied like before, then what is the point of his hard work in cultivation?

What if I go wild today?