Published: December 25, 2024
"We're leaving."
Qin Chen and the others were too lazy to stay any longer, and the group left the square. Before leaving, Qin Chen cast a disdainful glance at Wei Jinzhou, and the contempt in his eyes nearly made Wei Jinzhou spit blood from anger.
"Damn it, if I don't kill this kid, I swear I won't be a man." Wei Jinzhou gritted his teeth and roared inwardly, his face twisted with rage.
"Jinzhou, calm down." Wang Yongsheng's face was ashen. "Now is not the time to think about revenge. I didn't expect Xuan Yi to find such helpers. Let's go, we need to meet with Pavilion Master Kang immediately. It seems we need to plan carefully from now on."
Wang Yongsheng understood that since the matter had already reached the Pavilion Master's ears, it wasn't as simple as killing the opponent. How to deal with Qin Chen required meticulous planning and could not be driven by emotion.
Once Wang Yongsheng and the others left, the audience lost interest and began to disperse amid chatter.
Above the Alchemy Pavilion, a man and a woman in their thirties stood on the platform outside the pavilion, gazing at the distant square.
The two were simply dressed, yet the aura they exuded was strikingly exceptional.
"Interesting, truly interesting. I didn't expect Wei Jinzhou to take such a big fall this time." The man smiled, his appearance refined like a scholar.
"Wei Jinzhou has always been arrogant; it’s only natural for him to stumble like this." The woman scoffed, her voice distant.
"With Wei Jinzhou's temperament, this matter probably won't end here. That kid actually wants to be our Alchemy Pavilion's Holy Son. Hehe, what a bold claim! Does he really think being a Holy Son is that easy?" The man sneered, revealing contempt in his eyes.
"Don't be careless. That kid has some skills. The Qinghong Pill from earlier, can you guarantee that you could refine it?" The woman's expression turned serious.
The man's face also darkened, but soon he chuckled, "Let Wei Jinzhou and him play for a while; it would be best if they both end up injured, so we can profit from it."
"I'm not going to sink to your level." The woman coldly laughed. "You Huaqing, this time the title of Holy Son from the Alchemy City will ultimately belong to me, Qi Aoling. I advise you to admit defeat early; otherwise, you might lose face."
"Oh? I'm quite looking forward to it."
The man scoffed, dismissing her words, his eyes filled with endless fighting spirit.
After Qin Chen returned to the Alchemy Pavilion, Zhuo Qingfeng immediately introduced Jiao Jialiang to Qin Chen.
"Thank you, Elder Jiao, for your earlier assistance." Qin Chen cupped his fists.
"Where, where, Master Qin, you're flattering me." Elder Jiao hurriedly stepped forward. Although he was a powerful elder of the Alchemy Pavilion, he didn't dare let a genius like Qin Chen perform formalities. Earlier, Qin Chen's refining nearly left him dumbfounded.
"Everyone, don’t just stand; please take a seat and we can talk." Elder Jiao led everyone to his reception room. As a powerful elder, it was entirely normal for him to have a reception area in the Alchemy Pavilion.
Elder Jiao managed to finish his words when the Great Sad Elder suddenly dashed out, running to a chair, desperately wiping it with his sleeve, and then flatteringly said to Qin Chen, "Come, come, Master Qin, please have a seat."
He wiped the chair vigorously as if there was something dirty on it, causing Elder Jiao to scowl, wondering if it was necessary; were the chairs in his reception room really that dirty?
Once Qin Chen sat down, Elder Jiao immediately instructed his attendant to brew tea. The Great Sad Elder swiftly took the tea from the attendant and cautiously placed it in front of Qin Chen, lifting the tea lid and blowing on the tea water, afraid it might scald Qin Chen.
Zhuo Qingfeng was speechless and puzzled, "Young Master Chen, who is this?"
The old man grinned, revealing a mouth full of yellow teeth, saying with a big smile, "Everyone, I am the Great Sad Elder, and I am Master Qin's new attendant. Please take care of me in the future."