Martial Master

"Is there really reinforcements?"

Zhu Hongzhi and the others' pupils contracted, their eyes fixed on the suddenly appearing cloaked figure, their expressions turning sharp.

Just a moment ago, they had sensed their surroundings far and wide due to Qin Chen's reminder, and sensed no one nearby. Yet, this person had silently emerged from not far away, causing both Zhu Hongzhi and Wu Lengfan to break out in a cold sweat.

Exchanging glances, both of their expressions grew serious. It was truly unusual that, with their cultivation levels, they had failed to notice the presence of this cloaked figure.

The only explanation was that this cloaked person had an incredibly terrifying cultivation level, perhaps not weaker than theirs, or possessed a unique method to conceal his aura.

However, upon seeing the cloaked figure appear, Qin Chen instead let out a sigh of relief.

His earlier act of pretending not to be Zhu Hongjun's opponent was aimed at making this cloaked figure believe that he was in mortal danger.

Qin Chen held a vague feeling that the other party's purpose for auctioning the mysterious Blood Spirit Fire was not merely to keep auctioning it endlessly to earn money back, but rather for some other motive.

If that were the case, the other party should not simply stand by and watch him die.

Now that the cloaked figure had appeared, it immediately validated Qin Chen's conjecture, making him both relieved and more vigilant about the other party's true intentions.

"May I ask who you are? State your name."

Zhu Hongzhi and Wu Lengfan cautiously observed the cloaked figure. In their hearts, they believed that since Qin Chen could produce so many medicinal pills in Martial City and had killed Wu Liangyu, there must be a powerful figure backing him. Could it be this cloaked person before them?

"A mere alchemist, yet no powerful warriors backing you. You wish to take food from the tiger's mouth of other forces? Truly ambitious! Do you really think that by refining powerful pills, others won't dare to make a move against you?" The cloaked figure ignored Zhu Hongzhi and Wu Lengfan's inquiry, dismissively focusing on Qin Chen as if no one else were around.

As he said this, his gaze landed on Qin Chen: "I was also curious about what kind of background an alchemist capable of producing fourth-grade pills has, or who is behind you. Unfortunately, you really disappointed me."

Qin Chen bit his lip but remained silent. However, he was eager to know the true purpose of this cloaked figure. If he only wanted to reclaim the Blood Spirit Fire, he could simply wait for the Zhu family and the Martial Cultivation House to kill him before appearing to take it back.

But what was the purpose of his appearance now?

The cloaked figure did not wait for Qin Chen to speak and continued, "Earlier, you were the one who auctioned for the Qinglian Strange Fire at the Tianxing Trading Association, right? In such a short time, you probably haven't had time to refine it. To tell you the truth, for certain reasons, I need to refine a special pill, and that pill can only be made after refining the Qinglian Strange Fire. Now I'm giving you a chance. As long as you successfully refine the Qinglian Strange Fire, I will help you deal with these lackeys and save you. How about it?"

Could it be that this cloaked figure's aim of selling the Qinglian Strange Fire was to have someone refine pills for him?

But Qin Chen felt that there was something off about his words. However, he couldn't pinpoint what it was at the moment.

The Zhu family and the Martial Cultivation House had not realized the silent intrusion of the other party yet and were still somewhat apprehensive. But upon hearing his words, they could no longer hold back.

"Sir, you speak too boldly. This person is our enemy from the Zhu family and the Martial Cultivation House. He must be kept here today. I hear what you say, and it has nothing to do with you. Why trouble yourself? If you need an alchemist, there are plenty around. Why must you interfere with our Zhu family and Martial Cultivation House? We are not some existence to be bullied." Seeing the other party dare to ignore him, Zhu Hongzhi and Wu Lengfan simultaneously snorted coldly.