When two sects form an alliance, of course there must be an alliance ceremony.
Although the Yuqing Sect and the Wuliang Sect were not well-known in the Southern Territory, and the other was just an unpopular sect in the Southern Territory, this alliance ceremony was still quite impressive.
In the square in the center of the ancient city, where the master once performed his skills, a high platform was once again erected for the two sects to form an alliance and worship heaven. In this way, the alliance between the two sects will not only be witnessed by Yan Xinghe and other alchemy masters, but also by the practitioners in the ancient city.
For such a high-profile alliance ceremony, Lin Fanghe said that he was not worthy of it, but he felt completely at ease in his heart. This alliance is just like getting married. Although it cannot be said absolutely, the more grand the wedding, it does mean that the relationship is valued to a certain extent.
On the day of the alliance, a table of sacrifices had been placed on the high platform. Yan Xinghe and other alchemy masters were waiting on both sides of the high platform. Under the high platform, a lot of people have gathered. Although Yuqing Sect and Wuliang Sect are not famous, there are still some people who like to watch the excitement.
Not long after, Ye Zan, representing the Yuqing Sect, brought Qi Qianjun and Liu Qian to the foot of the high platform. On the other side, Lin Fanghe, representing the Wuliang Sect, walked through the crowd with his junior brother and several disciples.
"Headmaster Lin, you're polite." Ye Zan cupped his hands and smiled.
"I've met Grandmaster Ye." Lin Fanghe returned the greeting with his hands in hand.
After that, Qi Qianjun and Liu Qian, as well as Lin Fanghe's junior brothers and disciples, all stayed under the high platform. Ye Zan and Lin Fanghe walked up the steps side by side and walked to the high platform step by step.
The two came to the sacrificial table. In addition to the sacrificial offerings, there was also a bronze incense burner on the table. Although there is no need to make tooth-wrenching vows like a wedding, you still have to say the formula of alliance. As for the conditions for the alliance, they have already been negotiated in advance, and there is no need to explain them to outsiders again.
The words about forming an alliance are nothing more than watching and helping each other, no one can betray the covenant, how the two sects can benefit from each other, etc. After saying these words, heaven and earth serve as a warning. If I violate them, I will make some oaths that sound scary.
In fact, this oath, if it is not sworn with the soul, is basically ineffective, that is, it is just words. However, it is just an alliance, and it does not require an oath with the soul. What is really binding on the alliance, in the final analysis, is interests. As long as there are enough benefits, no one will want to violate this covenant, otherwise no matter how poisonous the oath is, the covenant will not be maintained.
After the two people finished speaking, Yan Xinghe, as the representative of the witnesses, stood up and said a set of witnesses' words, confirming that under the witness of everyone, the Yuqing Sect and the Wuliang Sect had officially formed an alliance.
After this set, it didn't take long for the alliance ceremony between the two sects to be over. There was no excitement anymore, and the people watching in the audience began to disperse in twos and threes.
However, at this moment, Liu Qian was looking at the high platform with a bit of joy on his face. Suddenly, the shadow behind him flickered, and a long black thorn pierced out from the shadow, going straight into Liu Qian's heart. In an instant, it entered from the back and came out from the chest.
"Uh!" Liu Qian's expression suddenly froze, and he lowered his head to look at the long thorns protruding from his chest.
Qi Qianjun, who was next to him, also noticed the situation at this time, and slapped the black shadow that assassinated Liu Qian with his palm. However, this palm shot was in vain, and the opponent's figure was like a cloud of smoke, instantly floating everywhere.
Everyone on the high platform was shocked when they saw this situation. Ye Zan jumped down from the top and came to Liu Qian.
Liu Qian glanced at Ye Zan with difficulty, his lips moving as if he wanted to say his last words. However, Ye Zan was not in the mood to listen to those nonsense. He directly raised his hand and took out a sprayer and sprayed it several times on Liu Qian's wound.
This sprayer is of course not Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, but first aid nano repair solution. There are a large number of medical nanoworms in the sprayed liquid, which immediately start repairing the wound from the inside out.
Therefore, Liu Qian was about to leave his last words, but soon he felt an itch in his chest, but the previous severe pain disappeared. At the same time, his strength gradually began to recover, and it seemed that there was no need to leave any last words.
"Ye, Elder Ye, what is this?" Liu Qian came to his senses and looked down at his chest. If it weren't for the holes in his clothes and blood stains, he wouldn't have known that he had been pierced before.
"Don't worry, you won't die yet." Ye Zan patted Liu Gan on the shoulder and turned to look at Qi Qianjun.
Qi Qianjun slapped the black shadow away with one palm. Seeing that the opponent didn't seem to be hurt, he immediately slapped the sword box on his back. Suddenly, thousands of small swords flew out, quickly circling in the air to form a storm, and swept towards the dispersing black smoke.
The black smoke that had already dispersed and became almost invisible became even thinner and almost disappeared under the agitation of the flying sword storm.
Suddenly a "bang" sound came from the flying sword storm. Qi Qianjun paused for a moment, and a black stuffed animal fell out of it. This doll, due to being cut by the sword energy, has become riddled with holes, and white cotton wool is exposed in the cracks, just like a child's doll.
There is no doubt that the assassin is not this puppet. This can be regarded as a secret technique of substitution. An assassin who can only kill but cannot protect himself is not a good assassin. For assassins, the real difficulty is actually retreating after the assassination. Even if every assassination is successful, not every retreat can be successful.
At this time, Yan Xinghe and others also came down from the high platform and came to Ye Zan and Liu Qian.
"How are you, Fellow Daoist Ye, Fellow Daoist Liu?" Yan Xinghe asked nervously.
"It's okay, I'm worrying fellow Taoist." Before Ye Zan could answer, Liu Qian spoke first. In fact, he himself was extremely surprised now. He didn't expect that his fatal injuries could actually recover in the blink of an eye.
"It's okay, it's okay!" Yan Xinghe finally breathed a sigh of relief, turned to look at the puppet on the ground, and said with hatred: "Who on earth dares to openly commit murder in the city!"
"There is an assassin organization called Hongchen. I wonder if Brother Yan has heard of it." Ye Zan asked from the side.
Upon hearing this, Yan Xinghe and several other alchemy masters couldn't help but frown. Yan Xinghe turned back, looked at Ye Zan, and asked in surprise: "How did Fellow Daoist Ye know that the person who took action was related to Hongchen?"
"So, do you know about this Hongchen?" Ye Zan did not answer, but asked Yan Xinghe again.
"I have heard a little bit about this. After all, those who are in charge of this ancient city always have to deal with people of three religions and nine streams, so I have heard people talk about this mortal world. However, the ancient city has its rules. As long as the other party does not mess with the rules, we will not do anything. As for paying too much attention to them," Yan Xinghe said a little embarrassed.
It's not that Yan Xinghe has anything to do with Hongchen. However, as one of the leaders of the ancient city, it is somewhat unpleasant to say that he tolerates an assassin organization operating in this area of the ancient city.
However, if you really want to destroy the opponent, even a sect like the Alchemy Sect will definitely have to pay some price. Therefore, as long as the other party does not touch their own interests and does not break the rules of the ancient city, they will treat the other party as if they do not exist.
Hongchen has always followed the rules and never made a move in this ancient city, so the two sides have always been in peace.
But this time, to be honest, Yan Xinghe was not willing to believe that it was really Hongchen's assassin who took action, otherwise it would be too much of a slap in the face. Therefore, when Ye Zan mentioned the word Hongchen, he wanted to ask Ye Zan how he was sure that it was someone from Hongchen.
After listening to Yan Xinghe's words, Ye Zan nodded. In fact, he also knew the other party's embarrassment, so he had no intention of blaming the other party. However, he also saw Yan Xinghe's suspicion, so he took out the bronze medal and said to Yan Xinghe: "Speaking of which, on my way back from Baihuang Mountain, I once encountered an assassin, and the other party left such a piece brand."
Yan Xinghe took the bronze medal and glanced at the words on it, his face suddenly turned ugly. Although, Ye Zan's sign is not enough to prove that the person who assassinated Liu Qian is also a Hongchen assassin. However, sometimes, some things do not necessarily require very precise evidence, as long as anyone has a brain, they will think of it.
Even knowing that Ye Zan had also been assassinated, and Liu Qian this time, Yan Xinghe and others were able to guess who their employer was. Of course, being able to guess does not mean that you can convict the other party. Conviction still requires evidence. After all, the other party is also a dignified alchemy master.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, this is indeed an oversight on our part. Please rest assured, fellow Taoist, I will mobilize all my strength right away and make sure to give an explanation to you." Yan Xinghe said bitterly, obviously very angry with Hongchen in his heart. .
If the person who was assassinated was just an ordinary cultivator, Yan Xinghe probably wouldn't be like this, and the matter might even be minimized in the end. However, Ye Zan and Liu Qian were both alchemy masters. If an alchemy master was stabbed to death in the ancient city, the reputation of the ancient city would be ruined.
However, when Ye Zan heard this, he shook his head and said with a smile: "Brother Yan misunderstood, I have no intention of asking for explanations from these people. As for the Hongchen assassin, I think we should handle it ourselves, so Don’t bother Brother Yan and a few fellow Taoists.”
"This, fellow Taoist, can't you trust us?" Yan Xinghe and others did not quite understand what Ye Zan said.
"No, no, how could I not trust a few fellow Taoists? If I couldn't trust them, how could I invite a few of them to testify for the alliance between our two sects today?" Ye Zan waved his hand to a few people.
"So, what do fellow Taoists mean?" Yan Xinghe and others asked in confusion.
"It's nothing. There is a saying that puts a long line to catch big fish. I just want to be a fisherman and see how big of a fish I can catch." Ye Zan said lightly, although it sounded a little incredible, but his tone But quite confident. (To be continued.)