บท 136: Chapter 14: The Unfathomable Fifth Elder_2

Chu Ning's mouth twitched; this was a naked threat.

How was this a trial of elixirs? It was sending him to his death.

Seeing Chu Ning's distressed face, Xie Shouping continued, "Of course, if you manage to produce a high-grade elixir, I will reward you. The better the elixir, the higher the reward. I'll give you a heads-up—the words of this old man carry some weight throughout Wenjin City."

That authoritative?

Chu Ning understood the elder's implication, meaning he could cover for him throughout the entire Wenjin City.

Watching the elder disappear again, Chu Ning directly communicated with Black Serpent through his mind.

"Old Hei, do you think what the mysterious elder just said is reliable?"

"Perhaps he's bragging a bit, but it's likely he does have the clout," Old Hei replied.

Chu Ning agreed with Old Hei's judgment; he had the same thought. This elder's presence was even more imposing than that of Steward Bao.