Chapter 55: Bloodwave Conclave
“Why don’t you three step outside so we can have a private chat?” Tai Xilun asked politely, yet it was evident he wouldn’t take a no for an answer. “Madam, my condolences. Please speak with my Junior Di here for the funeral arrangements."
Being pressured by an expert, Li Lang and his gang had no choice but to obey the man in red and black robes. They exited the house and made some distance before stopping a few houses away.
“So, who are you people and what did you want with Chen Laozu?” Tai Xilun asked in a sharp tone.
The three boys exchanged looks before Li Lang sighed and stepped forward.
“Chen Laozu had been hired by us to perform some tests. We came to find him this morning since he hadn’t come to our scheduled meeting.”
The menacing aura of the demonic cultivator intensified at Li Lang’s words, narrowing his eyes at the boys.
“Oh, you boys are doing some tests? Under which organization?”
“...We aren’t under any group. It’s just us three.”
“Really?” His scrutinizing gaze made another pass at each of the boys. “Just the three of you kids?”
“Yes, I am an alchemist, so I’m just testing out some new recipes.” Li Lang responded and brought out his ring as proof.
“I see…As you have just heard, Chen Laozu is dead. Do you have any ideas why that is the case? Maybe something to do with your little tests there?”
“What?!” Li Lang shouted. “It shouldn’t have anything to do with us! The medicine we were testing shouldn’t have such severe effects. None of our other testers had any issues so far.”