Published: November 30, -0001
The sound of the bell echoed from the mysterious stone wall, causing even greater shock and anger in his heart.
The mysterious stone wall, within the Alchemy Pavilion, was a very special place that often wouldn't open once for several decades. Once it opened, it usually meant that someone was challenging the Pavilion Master.
Having already failed in his alchemy because of the disturbance, and now with someone wanting to challenge his position, one can imagine his state of mind.
His gloomy gaze, seemingly filled with killing intent, made everyone present dare not breathe, all nervously looking towards Gu Xun.
Reporting back to the Pavilion Master, it was Elder Xu Bo who brought a medicinal alchemist from the Five Nations to challenge the mysterious stone wall. I couldn't stop him, and that’s why I disturbed the Pavilion Master. I deserve to die a thousand deaths. Gu Xun explained, trembling with fear, his voice nearly breaking into tears.
Zhuo Qingfeng, the president, was known for his temperamental nature, often acting in whimsical ways. This was evident from his tenure as the Pavilion Master, as he rarely attended to the Pavilion's affairs and never showed his face.
Once angered, he could easily dismiss anyone in charge of the Pavilion in an instant, so the responsibility was pushed onto Xu Bo.
Xu Bo brought a medicinal alchemist from the Five Nations? Challenging the mysterious stone wall?
Zhuo Qingfeng frowned, his anger piling up as he coldly stared at Xu Bo.
This was a challenge to his authority!
Boom!
A terrifying aura surged towards Xu Bo in an instant.
Xu Bo had just recovered from his injuries; how could he withstand Zhuo Qingfeng's overwhelming pressure? He let out a muffled groan, stepping back two steps, feeling a sweetness at the back of his throat, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood. He hurriedly explained: Pavilion Master, I wouldn’t dare! It’s just that my friend saved my life; he wants to challenge the mysterious stone wall, and I cannot refuse him. I hope the Pavilion Master can understand. Moreover, my friend is a talented alchemist; he wants to challenge the mysterious stone wall for his own purposes.
Xu Bo silently lamented; although he didn't know why Qin Chen insisted on challenging the mysterious stone wall, facing the furious Zhuo Qingfeng, he could only respond this way.
A talented alchemist? Zhuo Qingfeng coldly snorted.
Beside him, Elder Jin Yuan and the others were taken aback, recalling the information Yichen had brought back, their expressions stunned.
No way?
A thought flashed in their minds, and they were all dumbfounded. Xu Bo, did he actually vouch for that Qin Chen to challenge the mysterious stone wall?
The previously gloomy mood regarding Xu Bo's recovery seemed to clear up in an instant.
They couldn't help but feel ecstatic.
Xu Bo, oh Xu Bo, you really are bold; pulling off something like this, hahaha, this is simply seeking death.
In a state of wild joy, Jin Yuan couldn’t care less about Zhuo Qingfeng speaking. Eager to show off, he stepped forward, pointing at Xu Bo and angrily shouted: Xu Bo, you are so bold! You dare to challenge the mysterious stone wall? Is this your dissatisfaction with the Pavilion Master, wanting to replace him?!
His expression was furious, as if he was the one insulted, his whole body trembling with excitement.
Once Jin Yuan spoke, Zhuo Qingfeng's face indeed turned cold again.
Indeed, when an elder chooses to challenge the mysterious stone wall, it often means dissatisfaction with him, wanting to take his place. Otherwise, he would have been notified in advance to discuss it.
Pavilion Master, don't listen to Jin Yuan's nonsense; I didn’t mean that at all.
Xu Bo was utterly furious. If that wasn’t the case, then what did it mean? Jin Yuan scoffed, unwilling to let go of this rare opportunity, and hurriedly cupped his hands towards Zhuo Qingfeng: Pavilion Master, Xu Bo has been managing many affairs of the Alchemy Pavilion, treating it almost like his own home over the past few years. Perhaps that’s why he feels entitled to challenge the Pavilion Master. Hmph, it seems there’s a long-standing plot.