Published: December 25, 2024
Before the events in the ancient Yu Realm, the relationship between the Ouyang family and the opposing family was quite good. Someone had jokingly suggested introducing Ouyang Nana to Xue Zigui, and both families naturally remained noncommittal.
However, Ouyang Nana looked down on Xue Zigui, and he didn't harbor any feelings for her either, which led to no further developments. Now that the relationship between the two families had soured, it was even more unexpected to see Xue Zigui speaking so harshly.
"Hehe, why is Ouyang Nana getting so angry?
Could it be that I spoke the truth?
I’m just looking out for you. If you can’t get married and people outside say that our Alchemy Pavilion's Holy Daughter is unwanted, it would damage our Pavilion's reputation." Xue Zigui said with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.
The commotion naturally drew the attention of countless people in the hall. Seeing that it was Xue Zigui and Ouyang Nana clashing, everyone was shocked, but no one dared to speak up.
The alchemists who often frequented the Alchemy Tower naturally knew the identities of both families, which were not to be trifled with. Both the Ouyang family and the Xue family were among the top families in Alchemy City, and ordinary alchemists would find it difficult to navigate the situation, even if they were a Ninth Grade Dan Emperor.
Recently, with the chaos across the continent, it was said that the Ouyang family and the Xue family were at odds, each holding their ground and having several disputes. Unexpectedly, their relationship had deteriorated to this extent, where the Holy Son and Holy Daughter of both families were actually raising their voices in the Alchemy Tower hall.
Could it be that the conflicts between the major forces in the Alchemy Pavilion had escalated to this point?
What should be done about this?
Many alchemists were filled with concern. It was common for different factions within a power to compete, but if it escalated to the point of public slander, it wouldn’t bode well for any faction.
“Don’t mind him, let’s go.”
Ouyang Nana shot a fierce glare at Xue Zigui but didn’t say anything further, pulling Qin Chen to leave.
“Wait, who is this person? Ouyang Nana, you haven’t introduced him yet?”
Xue Zigui suddenly blocked the two, saying with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.
“What does it have to do with you?”
Ouyang Nana furrowed her brows, clearly feeling that Xue Zigui was looking for trouble.
“Why wouldn’t it have anything to do with me?”
Xue Zigui said gloomily, “Don’t forget that I am the Holy Son of the Alchemy Pavilion, and also the Deputy Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall. If you suddenly bring a stranger here, it would be inappropriate for me not to inquire about him, wouldn’t it?”
As he spoke, Xue Zigui glanced at Qin Chen with a look of disdain and mockery.
Qin Chen frowned; it was clear that Xue Zigui wanted to stir up trouble for him.
“Does the Ouyang family need your approval to do things?
Get lost!”
Ouyang Nana shouted angrily, pulling Qin Chen and preparing to leave.
“Where do you think you’re going?”
Xue Zigui's gaze darkened, a cold smile appearing on his lips. “Facing the inquiry of this Holy Son, if you don’t disclose his origins, he might very well be a spy from the outside. I kindly ask you to come with me to the Enforcement Hall for a visit.”
With a cold laugh, Xue Zigui reached out directly towards Qin Chen.
Buzz, an invisible field of power radiated out, suppressing Qin Chen, while Xue Zigui's hand looked normal, yet it exploded with a terrifying killing intent, directly aiming to grab Qin Chen's shoulder.
On the surface, Xue Zigui wanted to capture Qin Chen, but in reality, he was exploding with a horrifying killing intent, clearly wanting to injure Qin Chen severely and give the Ouyang family a warning.
As for Qin Chen's background, he didn’t care at all; the so-called spies were just words he threw out casually. He didn’t believe that the Ouyang family would do anything to harm the Alchemy Pavilion.