A public notice was posted seeking a wife, and a female saint from the Immortal Sect was found.

Chen Yi quickly noticed the disappointment on Song Wen's face and immediately understood what Song Wen was thinking.

Song Wen then spoke up, saying, "As the Grand Steward of the Sect Affairs Hall, I can indeed request an audience with the Sect Master, but it is uncertain whether the Sect Master will agree to see me."

Given the century-long friendship with the Chen family, and since Chen Yi insisted on taking this gamble, he would no longer stop him.

However, seeking an audience with the sect leader would be of no benefit to either him or Chen Yi. On the contrary, it would attract the attention of the vice sect leader, who would likely become hostile towards him, and the Zhao family would also learn of the Chen family's desperate struggle.

After saying that, Song Wen finally asked, "You said you have something that would make the sect leader take notice. Show it to me."

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Yi took out the pill formula and handed it to Song Wen. Song Wen took it, glanced at it a few times, and immediately frowned.

"The Dragon Transformation Grass has been replaced with Earth Spirit Root, One Leaf Flower, Spirit Blood Mushroom, and the rest are all medicinal materials for refining Foundation Condensation Pills. What kind of pill formula is this?" As expected of the Grand Steward of the Sect Affairs Hall, Song Wen quickly saw the strangeness of this pill formula.

With this, Chen Yi was much more relaxed when he explained, and said, "Great Deacon, this is the improved formula for the Foundation Condensation Pill. The Earth Spirit Root, One Leaf Flower, and Spirit Blood Mushroom have replaced the Dragon Transformation Grass. All three herbs are relatively common and easy to obtain. In this way, from now on, we can refine the Foundation Condensation Pill at a cost of only a fraction of that."

Besides being able to refine Foundation Condensation Pills at a fraction of the cost, the formula also solves the problem of obtaining Dragon Transformation Grass. Therefore, a knowledgeable person would immediately understand the value of this formula.

Song Wenzheng understood. After hearing Chen Yi's words, his eyes bulged out, filled with a mixture of excitement and disbelief.

"Grand Steward, I can guarantee that this pill formula is genuine. I won't risk my life." Chen Yi spoke up before Song Wen could even open his mouth.

Song Wenshen took a few breaths, and even with his knowledge and experience, it took him quite a while to calm down.

He gripped the pill formula tightly, his gaze fixed on Chen Yi, and couldn't help but ask again, "Are you really sure the pill formula is genuine?"

Chen Yi nodded emphatically.

Song Wen was silent for a moment, then stamped his foot and said, "Alright, I'll take you to see the sect leader. If the pill formula is genuine, then the sect leader will surely be willing to step forward to protect the Chen family."

With his alchemical cultivation, he pondered for a moment but could not understand what profound alchemical principles were contained in replacing the Dragon Transformation Grass with three common medicinal materials, such as the Earth Spirit Root.

However, Chen Yi is right. This little guy wouldn't bring a fake pill formula here to seek death. Besides, this matter should be handled quickly. If the vice sect leader gets the news, it will be extremely difficult for them to see the sect leader again.

Chen Yi shook his head, stopping Song Wen from dragging him out the door, and said, "Grand Steward, this matter cannot be rushed. The person we should see right now is not the Sect Master."

Song Wen immediately glared: "Nonsense! Delay could lead to complications..."

Chen Yi remained calm and pulled Song Wen back to sit down, saying in a serious tone, "Grand Steward, please calm down. I'd like to ask, what is the relationship between you and the Hall Master of the Sect Affairs Hall?"

"We're from the same family, so naturally we have a very good relationship. Why are you asking this..." Song Wen immediately replied.

He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence, fixed his gaze on Chen Yi, and asked in a low voice, "What exactly do you mean, little guy?"

Chen Yi smiled and, mimicking Song Wen, lowered his voice as well, saying, "You just said that the three hall masters and the deputy sect master are vying for the position of sect master, and their rivalry is fierce. You are the Grand Steward of the Sect Affairs Hall. If the hall master of the Sect Affairs Hall wins the position of sect master, wouldn't you be able to become the hall master as well?"

"This pill formula is genuine. I'll say it again, I wouldn't risk my life and the future of my family. You should understand the value of this pill formula."

"In that case, the person we should go to now is the head of the Sect Affairs Hall. Let the head of the hall lead us to see the sect master. With this pill formula, the head of the hall's status and influence will be enhanced. If the head of the hall benefits, you and I will also benefit."

This was what he was thinking. He still didn't understand why the Zhao family was valued by the deputy sect leader of the Zidan Sect. If he couldn't understand it, then he could only stop thinking about it.

However, we must be prepared for this.

Standing against the Vice Sect Master of the Purple Pill Sect is certainly not a wise choice, but now that the Vice Sect Master of the Purple Pill Sect has taken the initiative to stand against him, it doesn't matter whether he offends him or not.

Since the Zhao family can find a deputy sect leader as a backer, he should take this opportunity to flatter the head of the sect affairs hall.

With a hall master backing them up, it won't be so easy for the deputy sect master to help the Zhao family scheme against the Chen family again in the short term.

"You little rascal, you little rascal..." Song Wen said several times in a row. What Chen Yi said made him feel a little excited and thrilled.

He had to admit that Chen Yi's plan made sense. The three hall masters and the deputy sect master were all vying for that position, so if their sect affairs hall master produced a pill formula of such terrifying value, his status would naturally rise accordingly.

Even surpassing the vice sect leader and ultimately obtaining the sect leader position would be a great opportunity.

If the hall master becomes the sect master, then he naturally becomes the hall master as well.

No one wants to be left behind; even cultivators find higher positions irresistibly attractive.

"You stay here to avoid attracting attention. I'll go see the hall master right away." Song Wen made a quick decision, gave Chen Yi a brief instruction, and then immediately went out.

He stuffed the prescription into his bosom and held it tightly in his hand, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

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Chen Yi remained in the hall, carefully calculating in his mind, and felt that the chances of his plan succeeding were at least 99%.

Since the head of the Zongwu Hall wants to compete for the position of sect leader, he cannot possibly miss such an opportunity. Moreover, since this head of the hall dares to compete with the deputy sect leader, he must have some strength.

With a hall master taking the blame, it shouldn't be difficult for the Chen family to have a year of peace.

As for a year from now... a year from now, the situation will be different. By then, he may no longer need a hall master to shield the Chen family from the storms.

After pondering for a long time, Chen Yi couldn't help but sigh. Even cultivators need to plan and be careful at every step, and their lives are no easier than those of ordinary people.

The door to the hall was suddenly pushed open, and Song Wen walked in behind a middle-aged man with a rough appearance but a powerful aura.

The middle-aged man walked straight up to Chen Yi, his gaze sharp and his powerful aura giving Chen Yi the feeling of being crushed by a mountain.

"Is the prescription genuine?" the middle-aged man finally asked.

Chen Yi smiled slightly and said, "Really."

The middle-aged man nodded, then turned around and said, "Then come with me."

Chen Yishen breathed a sigh of relief. Whether things would develop as he hoped, and whether he could live a peaceful life from now on, depended on this.