Bab 370: The Hand in the Shadows

Liang Yuhan's expression became darker at the mention of Gu Zhen, as she became completely silent again, puffing a long line of smoke into the air above the table.

"The former Head of the Alchemy Association's Silver Lake Continent Branch and the founder of the Alchemy Tower in this ruined world, as well as the only other living Essence Gathering Realm cultivator remaining on this continent... Gu Zhen"

Zhao Xieren's voice became hoarse from the stifled anger that had nowhere to be released.

"As I thought..."

Wu Long nodded, expecting this answer but still not pleased to be right in his estimations. 

Essence Gathering Realm was the second realm in the Seven Profound Realms, while all the other cultivators Wu Long saw earlier, including Madam Liang were only in the first, Essence Awakening Realm.

"That bastard was speculating with the pill prices... as the governor it was my duty to report him to the Alchemy Association..."