Chapter 163: The Joint Hunt Begins

Chapter 163: Chapter 163: The Joint Hunt Begins

HUFF!

Just one sentence!

It made everyone in the Rose Clan’s eyes go wide. They could hardly believe what they were hearing!

This!

Was Patriarch Ye’s medicine really that effective?!

Without Lord Ye’s medicine, if the Patriarch had failed his breakthrough this time, the blow to the Rose Clan would have been immense!

If he had failed, what would have happened afterward was simply unimaginable!

"From now on, we must build a good relationship with Patriarch Ye. If we can cooperate with him and get more of his medicine, then you all can grow stronger quickly too!"

The Patriarch spoke with a hopeful expression, having just experienced how incredibly potent the medicine was!

The people beside him listened, their hearts racing with excitement.

After all, the temptation was immense for them as well!

"Alright, you’ve all had a long day. Go and get some rest."

"We have a lot to do tomorrow!"

These words struck a chord with everyone in the Rose Clan!

After all, they understood the meaning behind his words quite well!

A neighboring clan’s Patriarch had broken through previously, greatly increasing his clan’s strength and allowing them to seize some of their assets. Now, it was their turn to take them back!

「The next day!」

News of Patriarch Rose’s breakthrough spread throughout the area!

The Patriarchs of the clans closest to the Rose Clan were gathered together, every one of them wearing a troubled expression.

Damn it!

They had originally planned to band together and slowly chip away at the Rose Clan’s power and assets!

And now look!

Their Patriarch had gone and broken through, making it impossible for them to corner the clan anymore!

It was terrifying!

How were they supposed to compete with that?

"Sigh! How did Patriarch Rose suddenly break through? What terrible timing! We snatched a lot of his assets before. Now, I’m afraid..."

The man didn’t finish his sentence, but the implication was obvious!

The others sighed as they listened!

Now, they would probably have to return all the assets they had seized. Not only that, but they might even lose some of their own!

As the group was drinking tea, a figure rushed in from outside!

The newcomer then whispered something into one of the Patriarch’s ears!

The Patriarch, who had been frowning, now had a look of utter shock and astonishment!

He looked at the messenger and asked, "Is what you said true?!"

"Yes, it should be accurate!"

"Alright, I understand. You’re dismissed."

After the Patriarch spoke, his expression flickered between gloom and uncertainty. The other Patriarchs watched him. ’What’s wrong with him?’

’Why the sudden change?’

"What is it? What news did you receive?"

"Yeah, hurry up and tell us."

...

Seeing how anxious the other Patriarchs were, the man finally spoke. "I heard that the Rose Clan has made contact with a senior Alchemist from the East!"

"Apparently, that Alchemist gave Patriarch Rose a few pills, which helped him break through!"

"I knew it! How else could Patriarch Rose have broken through so quickly!"

"So that’s what happened!"

"And it seems that senior Alchemist from the East is terrifyingly strong—able to kill Mid-Star Stage experts at will!"

BOOM!

His words struck them like a bolt from the blue!

It made everyone’s heart tremble!

Holy hell!

Son of a bitch!

’So, you get cornered here at home, and what do you do? You just go and find someone from the East, is that it?!’

’And you actually managed to find an expert like that!’

A senior Alchemist!

One who’s also incredibly powerful!

They were all completely dumbfounded!

’What do we do now?’

"Why don’t we... try to find out more? And go to the East to seek medicine from that person too?"

"What do you think?"

The Patriarchs immediately seized upon this idea. Although they were acting later than the Rose Clan, it was still better than doing nothing at all!

"I think it’s a good idea, but we need to investigate thoroughly."

"Let’s see what the Rose Clan did. If we want to get on that person’s good side now, we’ll probably have to offer more!"

After one of them finished speaking, the others fell silent. He had a good point!

To build a relationship now, they would definitely have to offer more than the Rose Clan did.

But it was a price they had to pay. Otherwise, they’d wait until the Rose Clan had devoured all their assets!

By then, they would have nothing left to offer that person!

"Stop dawdling! Let’s get moving!"

"Right!"

In an instant, the group of Patriarchs reached a consensus!

Then they all left to start their inquiries!

「Meanwhile!」

Within the Evergreen Barrier!

The entire barrier was poised for action!

「Within one of the clans.」

A woman looked at the Patriarch and sighed. "Why hold the joint hunt so close to nightfall? Isn’t the jungle especially dangerous at night?"

"Most of those Exotic Beasts come out to hunt at night, and they’re exceptionally vicious then!"

"How is that safe at all?"

As she spoke, her face was filled with worry, clearly expressing her dissatisfaction with this joint hunt.

The man listened with a sense of helplessness. He looked at her and slowly explained, "The very reason we’re hunting at night is because that’s when most of the Exotic Beasts come out. We need to kill as many of them as possible!

Besides, there’s no need to worry too much this time. Although we’ll be going deep into the jungle, we won’t be acting alone. Two King Generals are going with us! And so many other experts!"

"It seems Lord Ye will be joining us this time as well. I’ll see if I can travel with him. It would be a great opportunity to build a connection!"

"If we can arrange a medicinal partnership with him in the future... my god, our clan’s future will be set!"

As the man spoke, realization dawned on the woman, and she felt much more at ease!

"Alright, I have to go assemble with the others! Just wait for me to come home!"

The man spoke with hope in his heart. This hunt was about more than just hunting!

「A short while later.」

In the open space before the barrier!

Many Patriarchs had gathered!

This joint hunt had been organized by the higher-ups!

Everyone who came was a Mutant at the Diamond Level or above!

Lower-Level individuals weren’t even allowed to participate!

The Patriarchs who arrived on the scene took in the situation, then immediately began searching for Ye Yunyi!

But after searching for a long time, they couldn’t find any sign of him!

"Where’s Lord Ye? Have you seen Lord Ye?"

"Don’t even start. You’re looking for Lord Ye? So am I!"

"Look, the two King Generals have arrived!"

"Forget the King Generals, let’s find Lord Ye first!"

...

Voices like these rang out one after another!

Nearby, Fu Huiyu and Yu Bingyan were preparing to give a pre-battle mobilization speech. They were about to ascend the barrier to address the crowd.

But then they heard the chorus of voices searching for Ye Yunyi.

They couldn’t help but feel exasperated, completely dumbfounded!

’For crying out loud, are you people here to hunt, or to network!’