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Chapter 499 - Qingfeng Gang’s Choice

Wu Mingxu and Fang Lan were stunned. Their momentum faltered as they clearly hadn't expected things to develop this way.

Wu Mingxu's face flushed with an awkward red, but with so many eyes on him, he still refused to admit his mistake.

"Hmph, who knows how those rumors spread outside? Maybe you deliberately spread those rumors to confuse people and put on a show for Gang Leader Song!"

The more he spoke, the more confident he felt about his guess. After all, just the name Ghost King Valley could boost her status a lot. Countless people envied Ghost King Valley!

All eyes turned to Song Wanníng again, since Wu Mingxu's words weren't entirely impossible. For now, everyone kept silent, not wanting to get dragged into this mess. But to everyone's surprise, Song Wanníng was not flustered. Instead, she started settling accounts with Wu Mingxu.

"In the past two months, I've refined this many pills. You can ask the manager for the bill. Do you think I have time to spread rumors? Ghost King Valley is strong, but their character and conduct are uneven… such a pity."

Her efficiency at pill refining was no ordinary feat. This was Song Wanníng's confidence as a grandmaster of pill refining. No matter where she was, she would not fall short of anyone!

"This—"

The manager glanced at Song Wanníng, then at Gang Leader Song. He took out the bill and handed it to Wu Mingxu.

Wu Mingxu took it casually at first, but as he flipped through it, his face changed.

Song Wanníng's pill output was truly astounding—something even he could not match. Not to mention, all the pills were top quality. If everything was true, this woman was a terrifying opponent.

Wu Mingxu's face paled as hesitation and embarrassment took over. He now knew he was wrong, but apologizing would feel humiliating.

Fang Lan saw this and took the bill, her eyes flashing with complexity.

"Senior Brother Wu, it seems we were mistaken. We should apologize to her."

She spoke willingly, "If you sincerely apologize, this Daoyou probably won't hold a grudge."

Her words carried a hint of advice but only provoked Wu Mingxu further.

"Apologize? Impossible!"

He immediately exploded, furious.

"She may have some skill, but that means nothing. Why should I apologize? And if she's mistaken for a disciple of Ghost King Valley, that's her honor!"

Wu Mingxu threw the bill back and said to Gang Leader Song,

"Gang Leader Song, will you choose her or us, Ghost King Valley? If you cooperate with her, don't expect a single pill from Ghost King Valley again!"

He threatened Gang Leader Song openly, ignoring whose territory they were on. After all, Ghost King Valley was his backing. No matter how displeased others were, they could only hold it in.

His words filled the reception hall with tension like gunpowder ready to explode.

Song Wanníng cast a meaningful glance at Fang Lan, clearly seeing through her small scheme.

Most in the hall could see the situation clearly—except Wu Mingxu, the fool, who was being used without knowing it.

"Wu Xiaoyou, what do you mean by this?"

Gang Leader Song had intended to bring Song Wanníng under her wing. Now, Wu Mingxu made such unreasonable demands, which was outrageous. But Wu Mingxu could not stand seeing Song Wanníng so arrogant and aloof. It annoyed him deeply.

"I mean what Ghost King Valley means. If you refuse to cooperate with her, Ghost King Valley will give you ten percent more pills every year. But if you do cooperate with her, forget ever buying a single pill from Ghost King Valley again!"

Ghost King Valley was very protective of its own. If Wu Mingxu reported this, Qingfeng Gang would be excluded immediately.

Now it was up to Qingfeng Gang to decide!

After speaking, Wu Mingxu sat down and waited for an answer.

The atmosphere in the reception hall remained heavy and tense.

Song Wanníng was the kind of talent they did not want to miss.

But Ghost King Valley was not to be offended. Song Wanníng's potential was limited, but Ghost King Valley's power was not.

They seemed to have no choice at all.

Gang Leader Song's face turned as dark as a pot bottom. He cursed Wu Mingxu in his heart again and again.

Finally, he put on a regretful expression.

"Song Xiaoyou, we Qingfeng Gang are at fault here. How about this—we compensate you with some medicinal herbs…"

He was willing to compensate, out of respect for the two months of cooperation.

"No need."

Song Wanníng curled her lips. She had thought Gang Leader Song would show some backbone but never expected him to yield to a mere pill refiner. Such a partner was not worth keeping.

Since cooperation was impossible, she no longer wanted to waste time. If she weren't seeking more powerful pill formulas, she wouldn't even bother with these people.

"Hmph, see? This is reality. No matter how talented you are...

You're nothing in front of Ghost King Valley."

Wu Mingxu was smug inside. This woman's talent was indeed enviable.

But so what? She would never match his position.

"She's just a dog of Ghost King Valley pretending to be the master."

A smirk curved Song Wanníng's lips as she used her powerful Primordial Soul energy to brand the two of them with a mark.

"This place is not convenient. I hope the next time we meet, you'll still be able to smile. Pathetic."

With that, she turned and strode away without looking back.

"You—"

Wu Mingxu did not expect Song Wanníng to insult him and was furious, his face red with anger as he pointed at her retreating back.

Fang Lan's eyes flashed with cruelty but also greed. She hid her malice and withdrew her gaze.

What was once a good cooperation had turned into this mess.

The manager of Yuefeng Pavilion was very annoyed but belonged to Qingfeng Gang. He could not interfere with the gang leader's decision.

Only regret remained unsaid in his heart. He felt Song Wanníng was no ordinary person and that the gang leader would surely regret this. But seeing the gang leader chatting happily with Wu Mingxu, the manager left in silence.

The few from Langya Gang had been completely ignored from start to finish.

Wu Yaozu glanced at Wu Mingxu, then at Song Wanníng, a trace of conflict in his eyes. Then he hurriedly chased after Song Wanníng.

The other followers of LangyaGang were surprised but helplessly followed. Before leaving, the gang leader said they only needed to protect Wu Yaozu's safety and not interfere with anything else.

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"Master, master, please wait for me!"

Wu Yaozu ran after Song Wanníng without stopping and soon caught up, panting heavily.

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