"Oh, it's you?" A surprised voice interrupted Mo Wuji's attention.

A pretty, white-haired woman hurried over, the joy in her eyes revealing how pleased she was to see Mo Wuji.

Mo Wuji recognized this woman, knowing her name was Nai He. He also knew why Nai He was so happy to see him – because of the Celestial Inquiry Token and Starry Sky Token he possessed.

However, Mo Wuji felt no joy. Not only had Nai He clashed with him in the Sharp Corner Celestial Ruins, but also because she desired the two tokens he carried, Mo Wuji had no kind feelings towards her. He had to admit, though, that this woman's talent was indeed exceptional; in such a short time, she had become a Grand Yi Immortal, just like him.

"Junior Sister Nai He, do you know him?" Yan Zhenjiang naturally knew Nai He. Seeing her so surprised and happy upon arriving here, he began to suspect whether Mo Wuji was truly a rogue cultivator.

He was well aware of Nai He's background – a core disciple of the Godsfall Immortal Sect. How could any sect in the Godsfall Immortal Domain that dared to call itself Godsfall Immortal Sect be ordinary? The Godsfall Immortal Sect was once the number one sect in the Godsfall Immortal Domain. Even in its current decline, it was still one of the great immortal sects. Such great immortal sects had profound foundations, capable of rising again at any moment.

Therefore, even though Pando Palace was currently flourishing, Yan Zhenjiang dared not be disrespectful to Nai He.

"Grand Alchemist Mo, this Emperor is Lun Cai," Emperor Lun Cai said as he walked over. To Mo Wuji's surprise, Emperor Lun Cai actually clasped his fists at him.

Whether it was Nai He, Yan Zhenjiang, or Mo Xianmo, all of them were stunned at that moment. How could they not recognize Emperor Lun Cai? He was an unpredictable Great Immortal Emperor with a strange temper. Moreover, his strength was overwhelmingly powerful, and he was particularly fond of venting his anger on others.

This was the kind of person who could kill for the most bizarre and incomprehensible reasons. Yet, this person was actually clasping his fists at Mo Wuji, a mere rogue cultivator? Were their eyes deceiving them?

"G-Grand, Grand Emperor…" Yan Zhenjiang bowed respectfully with a stutter. Nai He and Mo Xianmo also bowed, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Indeed, sects like Pando Palace, Godsfall Immortal Sect, and Green Immortal Pavilion would not fear Lun Cai as a sect. A sect was a sect, and they were themselves. If Lun Cai's temper flared up, even if he didn't dare to kill them, he could cripple them with a casual flick, and they would have nowhere to seek redress.

Nai He regretted it immensely. When she saw Mo Wuji, she had completely ignored her surroundings. Had she seen Emperor Lun Cai beforehand, she definitely wouldn't have rushed over to find Mo Wuji. Since Mo Wuji had come here, he wouldn't be leaving anytime soon.

She was equally shocked by Lun Cai's attitude towards Mo Wuji. She knew more about the matters between Lun Cai and Mo Wuji. Even if Mo Wuji was still a Grand Domain Immortal King of the Pill Dao Immortal Alliance, Lun Cai wouldn't possibly clasp his fists at Mo Wuji. What was going on today?

The conversation between Mo Wuji and Yan Zhenjiang originally wouldn't have attracted anyone's attention. But when Lun Cai arrived and even clasped his fists at Mo Wuji, everyone around was astonished. Many people wondered who Mo Wuji was that could make the aloof, eccentric, and arrogant Emperor Lun Cai clasp his fists at him?

For a time, Mo Wuji attracted the most attention.

"I know your name is Lun Cai; no need for introductions," Mo Wuji also stood up, taking a step back. At the same time, Da Huang stepped forward, positioning himself half a step ahead of Mo Wuji, where he had previously been standing behind him.

He stood up not out of respect for Lun Cai, but because he was worried that he would be caught off guard if Lun Cai attacked while he was sitting.

He understood why Lun Cai was clasping his fists. He even felt a little admiration. This Lun Cai was actually so fond of his concubine that he humbled himself as an Immortal Emperor to clasp his fists at him, essentially begging for reconciliation. However, the hatred between him and Lun Cai was not something that could be resolved through reconciliation. For those who had killed his people, blood would have to be repaid with blood.

"This Emperor has offended you in the past, mainly because my beloved consort Xiang Shu is suffering from a serious illness. I implore Grand Alchemist Mo to show the compassion of a healer, considering we are all of the immortal path," Lun Cai said, clasping his fists once more.

Mo Wuji coldly stared at Lun Cai. If this wasn't the place, he would have directly summoned Zhuo Pingan and killed this bastard.

Treat his concubine? Heh, Lun Cai, you're thinking too much.

Seeing that Mo Wuji didn't speak, those around him broke out in cold sweats. Emperor Lun Cai was being so polite to an ant-like figure, and yet this ant-like figure was ignoring him.

Despite the strict rules in this place, if Lun Cai were to kill Mo Wuji directly, he truly wouldn't lose a single hair and wouldn't even miss the trading fair.

Sometimes, rules are like a circle, and there are always people outside that circle. Lun Cai was a strongman outside the circle.

"Grand Alchemist Mo, quickly answer the Great Emperor…" Nai He sensed Lun Cai's killing intent and urgently sent a message to Mo Wuji. Once Mo Wuji was killed, Lun Cai would surely take his belongings, leaving nothing for her.

Mo Wuji also sensed Lun Cai's killing intent. He wasn't afraid. He and Da Huang had already communicated. If Lun Cai dared to attack first today, they wouldn't let Lun Cai get away so easily like last time. As long as Da Huang entangled Lun Cai, Zhuo Pingan would arrive within moments. Then, he would seize the time to set up various trapping arrays. Even if his trapping arrays could only trap Lun Cai for a tenth of a breath, it would be enough for Da Huang or Zhuo Pingan.

"Heng Jun, who is that person? That he can make Emperor Lun Cai clasp his fists?" Not far from Mo Wuji, on the front row of seats, a slightly delicate-looking young man asked in surprise.

Sitting next to this young man was a middle-aged man with a head of red hair, precisely the Pill Dao Immortal Alliance's Seventh Grade Pill Emperor, Heng Jun.

"Alliance Head, he is Mo Wuji," Heng Jun said respectfully, his voice also filled with doubt. He had long heard that Lun Cai wanted to kill Mo Wuji, but he never expected Lun Cai to be so polite to Mo Wuji.

The delicate young man suddenly stood up and exclaimed, "He's Mo Wuji? That Fifth Grade Grand Domain Pill King? The one Lake True Feather abandoned later?"

There was one more sentence he didn't say, which was that he had also made a wrong judgment after coming out of seclusion.

Heng Jun nodded dejectedly, not even wanting to speak. Within the Pill Dao Immortal Alliance, he and Gongyang Xue were the most knowledgeable about Mo Wuji's alchemic talents. After discussing with Mo Wuji, he and Gongyang Xue had both benefited greatly. It was also after that exchange that his success rate in refining Seventh Grade Immortal Pills increased by a step. In the end, it was all thanks to Mo Wuji. In his opinion, Mo Wuji's understanding of immortal spiritual herb purification was definitely the best in the Immortal World. Even the Pill Dao Immortal Alliance Head sitting beside him, the Eighth Grade Peak Pill Emperor Xiao Lishi, was not as good as Mo Wuji.

If he had known that Mo Wuji wasn't dead, he would have definitely helped Sky Machine Pill Pavilion back then.

"Heng Jun, let's go over and take a look too," Xiao Lishi took a deep breath and said.

"But Alliance Head, didn't you tell us to secretly get rid of…" Heng Jun asked in confusion.

Even though the Pill Dao Immortal Alliance hadn't succeeded yet, Mo Wuji would eventually find out about this sooner or later. Since that was the case, why bother trying to befriend him again?

Xiao Lishi took another deep breath and slowly said, "I think I shouldn't have issued that order. I should have first seen what kind of person Mo Wuji is. This person is neither arrogant nor obsequious in the face of Emperor Lun Cai, not even the slightest bit polite. He is definitely a resolute and decisive person. If our Pill Dao Immortal Alliance were to make an enemy of him, the consequences would be unpredictable. Also, that immortal puppet beside him seems extraordinary."

"…" Heng Jun was very puzzled. No matter how resolute Mo Wuji was, he was still just an ant. Wouldn't everything be fine after killing him?

Xiao Lishi sighed. He understood Heng Jun's thoughts. But what he didn't say was that they couldn't kill Mo Wuji anymore. Even a crazy person like Lun Cai had to clasp his fists at Mo Wuji, indicating that Mo Wuji had a power behind him that was not weaker than Lun Cai's. Otherwise, given Lun Cai's nature, how could he be so amiable?

Since Mo Wuji had a power behind him that was not weaker than Lun Cai's, he was no longer the existence that he could easily erase in his eyes. Since they couldn't easily erase him, the Pill Dao Immortal Alliance had to change its strategy.

…

"Grand Alchemist Mo, just give me a word. Even if you need me to bring Xiang Shu here, I, Lun Cai, will have no complaints. As for the reward, just name it. As long as I, Lun Cai, can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

Mo Wuji said in an icy tone, "Lun Cai, our accounts will be settled slowly. You killed my Sky Machine Pill Pavilion's disciples, and I, Mo Wuji, have remembered this debt. Today, I will give face to the Heaven's Interception Immortal Tower and not touch you, you old codger. Sooner or later, I, Mo Wuji, will flatten your Xiaoyao dog kennel."

Lun Cai's face turned ashen with anger. If he could kill Mo Wuji, he would definitely do it right away. But he didn't dare. He wasn't afraid of the rules here, but he was very clear that Zhuo Pingan was also here, and the immortal essence of that ugly puppet beside Mo Wuji seemed even more powerful than his.

If he dared to attack first today, perhaps he really wouldn't be able to leave Heaven's Interception Immortal City. The injuries he had suffered from fighting Zhuo Pingan last time hadn't completely healed yet. If he fought again, he, Lun Cai, wouldn't have the confidence.

He was arrogant and eccentric, but all his arrogance was based on the premise that he was not in any danger. Once his life was threatened, his temper would no longer be arrogant and eccentric.

"Good, very good. I, Lun Cai, will be waiting for you to come to my Xiaoyao Imperial Palace to take revenge," Lun Cai clenched his fists so tightly that he almost squeezed water out of the air. He still didn't dare to attack here.

"Get lost!" Seeing that Lun Cai didn't dare to attack, Mo Wuji shouted without hesitation.

No one knew, and no one believed, that when Mo Wuji and Lun Cai were facing off, Lun Cai was the weaker party.

In fact, from the depths of Mo Wuji's heart, he really hoped that Lun Cai would attack. Once Lun Cai attacked first, he would be the defender. As a defender, he could summon Zhuo Pingan without hesitation and severely punish Lun Cai. If he was lucky and killed Lun Cai, or severely injured Lun Cai to the point where his cultivation declined, then he could really go and destroy the Xiaoyao Imperial Palace.

But Lun Cai actually didn't dare to attack, showing that this guy's usual eccentric temper was just an act. Even his unreasonable venting of anger was intentional. This was to give everyone a signal that he, Lun Cai, didn't play by the rules and could vent his anger for no reason.

Thinking of this, Mo Wuji felt a chill in his heart. These old guys were indeed not simple characters.

(That's all for today's update. Asking for monthly votes, good night friends. Will continue to code today, there will be another update at midnight, it is the 1st.)