NTR: Choice Based System

Chapter 214 Li Family (2)

The guard stammered, "Senior... this... this man... this man killed the young master of the Li family, and I... "

Ye Yang cut him off, his gaze sharp. "All this started with you, didn't it?"

The senior Alchemist, his face etched with concern, turned to Ye Yang.

He understood that if Ye Yang felt compelled to resort to violence, there had to be a compelling reason. "Alchemist Yang, can you explain?"

The guard, witnessing the senior Alchemist's deference towards Ye Yang, felt a chill creep down his spine.

He had crossed a line, offended someone far more powerful than he realized.

The words of another guard echoed in his mind: "Don't you think we're acting too hastily by taking sides?"

But it was too late. Regret, a bitter poison, offered no antidote.

Ye Yang explained the entire situation, including the incident at the inn where he had accidentally killed the young master of the Ye family.

This occurred after the young master, in a fit of arrogance, had demanded Ye Yang vacate his seat and then attempted to take his life when Ye Yang refused.

The Senior Alchemist fell into deep thought, pondering the grave situation. While the incident was serious, the problem was that Ye Yang was no ordinary individual.

His current status precluded handing him over to the Li family.

The Li family, being one of the Elite families, further complicated the matter.

However, after careful consideration, one thing became clear: it was the fault of those young masters who had provoked Ye Yang. He had merely acted in self-defence.

The Senior Alchemist slapped the Guard with such force that he tumbled towards the entrance and collapsed at the feet of another guard.

Witnessing this, the other Guard's heart seized. He feared he might also be found guilty, as it was their shared duty to protect the entrance to the Alchemy Tower.

The order, "Throw him out. He no longer needed here," brought a wave of relief to the other guard.

The guilty guard, his face pale, pleaded for a last chance.

"It was a mistake, Senior Alchemist! I beg you!" He fell to his knees, first at the feet of the Senior Alchemist, then crawling towards Ye Yang.

The other guard, however, was determined not to repeat the same mistake.

He grabbed the pleading guard by the legs and dragged him out of the Alchemy Tower.

Desperate pleas for mercy fell on deaf ears. The other guard remained indifferent; his gaze fixed on the imposing structure.

Finally, outside the tower, the guard apologized, "I'm sorry, friend. I told you not to be rash." But it was too late.

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The other guard turned back towards the Alchemy Tower, leaving the disgraced guard to face the consequences of his actions.

The Senior Alchemist, his face grim, turned to the Li family. "Leave," he commanded, his voice carrying an unmistakable authority.

."The Alchemy Tower will overlook the mistake made today. I understand your grief; you have lost a son. However, from what I've gathered, your young master was at fault.".

The Third Elder of the Li family scoffed. "Overlook the mistake? Our young master is dead, senior Alchemist! He was the only son of the Head of the Li family. Do you think this matter will simply disappear? Do you think the Li family will let this go unpunished? Consider the consequences, senior Alchemist. This will not end well for any of us."

The Third Elder's words hung heavy in the air, a thinly veiled threat. The Senior Alchemist's eyes narrowed. He recognized the threat for what it was.

The Li family, an Elite family, wielded immense power. They could easily cause significant trouble for the Alchemy Tower.

"Leave," he repeated, his voice colder this time. "Before the consequences become dire for you as well."

The Third Elder fixed his gaze on the Senior Alchemist, his voice laced with a chilling calm. "Is this your decision, or the decision of the Alchemy Tower?"

The Senior Alchemist met his gaze unflinchingly. "This is my decision, and the decision of the tower will be the same. Now, leave."

The Li family members, their faces contorted with a mixture of anger and disbelief, glared at Ye Yang before turning and leaving. The air crackled with tension as they departed.

The Third Elder, his face grim, pulled out a small, intricately carved communication device. He pressed a few buttons, the device crackling to life. "Head of the family," he began, his voice low and dangerous, "the Alchemy Tower has defied us..."

The rest of the conversation was conducted in hushed tones, but the chilling implications of the Third Elder's words were clear.

The Li family would not let this go easily. The Alchemy Tower had just ignited a conflict that could have far-reaching consequences.

Turning to Ye Yang, he gestured for him to follow. "Come, let us speak with the Chief Alchemist."

Ye Yang, surprised by the Senior Alchemist's decisive action, followed him in silence. He had expected to face the wrath of the Li family, perhaps even imprisonment.

Instead, the Alchemy Tower was defending him, even going so far as to offend an Elite family.

He couldn't help but feel a surge of gratitude. The Alchemy Tower, a place he had initially sought refuge in, was now proving to be a true sanctuary.

As they walked through the corridors of the tower, Ye Yang couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. The Li family would not let this go easily.

They were a powerful force, and their anger would not dissipate easily. He knew that the Alchemy Tower, despite its authority, would face immense pressure from the Li family.

He wondered what the Chief Alchemist would say. Would he support the Senior Alchemist's decision? Or would he succumb to the pressure from the Li family?

The weight of the situation pressed down on him. He had caused a great deal of trouble, and now, the Alchemy Tower was bearing the brunt of it.

He felt a deep sense of responsibility and a growing determination to ensure that the Alchemy Tower did not suffer any repercussions because of him.

As they approached the Chief Alchemist, the Senior Alchemist explained the situation, detailing the incident and the Li family's threats.

The Chief Alchemist listened attentively, then declared, "The young friend, Alchemist Ye Yang, is under my protection. With that, no one can harm him, including the Li family."

The Senior Alchemist nodded. "I knew you'd say this, and I responded accordingly. However, there is something I'm concerned about."

Ye Yang, surprised, asked, "What?" The Senior Alchemist's expression grew serious. "The Alchemy Association."