Chapter 15: The Alchemy Competition with Disciples Coming First_3

Zhang Yang led his three companions out of the crowd and waited until there were fewer people around before he spoke, "I know you have doubts, so let me clarify something. This person was captured by me to become an Elixir Slave a year ago, yet now he has returned unharmed. You should all understand what this implies."

Upon hearing this, Qin Long broke out in cold sweat.

As outer disciples, they naturally understood the fate of an Elixir Slave; almost none ever returned alive.

Unless one made acquaintance with some powerful individual in the Sect, they could be released.

"Thank you for the tip, Elder Brother Qin. I almost made a huge mistake," one said.

Fighting was not allowed in the marketplace; this rule was set by the Sect and was intended to constrain those who were not from the Wenjin Sect.

Who ever heard of someone setting rules to restrain themselves?

If that person was backed by some power within the Sect, then he need not adhere to such rules.

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