by Feng Yise
Xu Zihui was experienced and coolheaded, but Bao Sangui's temper was quite explosive. Seeing that Ye Yuan was actually so disdainful towards this, he could not refrain from saying, "Young Master Ye came to the Northern Domain for the first time. Most likely, you're still unaware of my Wu Fang City's prowess! As long as you stay here for a couple of days, you'll be able to experience how great my Wu Fang City's Alchemy Path strength is!"
Although Bao Sangui was unhappy, he did not dare to offend Ye Yuan as well. Back at the Tranquil Cloud Sect, Ye Yuan not pursuing his crime of offending already made Bao Sangui very grateful.
Hence, while his words right now had resentment, it was said very tactfully.
Ye Yuan naturally did not feel like stooping to his level, and he said with a smile, "Alright, alright. I'll experience it well these few days."
Said experience, but there was no sincerity at all.
Bao Sangui was helpless but did not really dare to argue with Ye Yuan either.
The present Ye Yuan in their eyes, his status was already extraordinary.
"Heh heh, the two of you don't look down on Ye Yuan. His attainments in the Alchemy Path are much greater than this old man!"
Ye Yuan did not speak, but Skymaple could not resist voicing out.
The two people were alarmed. "Young Master Ye is actually still an alchemist?"
Ye Yuan smiled as he fished out that Alchemy Master badge and wore it, saying with a laugh, "Haha! Yeah. If you guys didn't say, I almost forgot that I still had this thing!"
This badge was a supreme honor to others. But Ye Yuan simply did not care about this thing. So under normal circ.u.mstances, it was thrown in the storage ring to rot.
"Alchemy . . . Alchemy Master . . ."
Xu Zihui was dazed. This was also considered an alchemist?
In Wu Fang City, not talking about Alchemy Masters, even Alchemy Grandmasters were apprentice level too.
Only by reaching Quasi-Alchemy King could one barely strike the fancy of some small forces. Only by going a step further to reach the Alchemy King Realm, could one be considered attaining a higher level, becoming guest elders for various major factions.
But Alchemy King Realm wasn't considered much in Wu Fang City either. Middle-rank Alchemy Kings like Skymaple could be easily found in Wu Fang City.
When Skymaple saw Ye Yuan take out the badge, he could not help scolding with a laugh, "You punk. Seriously. Such a long time and you don't know how to take part in an Alchemist Association test too. Is taking out an Alchemy Master badge everyday very fun?"
Ye Yuan said with a smile, "The badge is just a mark. Having it doesn't represent a high level. Lacking it doesn't represent low level as well. The Alchemist Association test is only the most basic. It's not accurate."
"Be that as it may, with the Alchemist Association's acknowledgment, it can avoid many unnecessary troubles too, no?" Skymaple urged.
To the vast majority of alchemists, taking tests and getting badges were something universally accepted. Skymaple was no exception either. That was why he tried his best to advice Ye Yuan to join the next test.
After all, the position of alchemist was very revered.
Under unnecessary circ.u.mstances, nobody was willing to offend alchemists, especially high tier alchemists.
Ye Yuan thought about it, but he still shook his head and said, "Heh, forget about it still. I'm afraid that if I go to the Alchemist Association, this Alchemy King, that Alchemy Sovereign, will want to take me in as a disciple again, stirring up considerable problems instead."
Skymaple could not help being speechless when he heard that. He knew that what Ye Yuan said was the truth.
Ye Yuan's attainments on the Alchemy Path threw him more than several streets behind. If he really went to take part in the alchemist test, striking the fancy of some important people was something very normal.
However, these words sounded unbelievably arrogant to Xu Zihui and Bao Sangui.
They admit that Ye Yuan's Martial Path was very strong. But Alchemy Path took time and effort. Even if one's perception was any higher, it was also very hard to train up a true Alchemy Path powerhouse within a short period of time.
Ye Yuan's age was merely 16, and he had exceptionally high attainments on the Martial Path too. How could he possibly stand out above the rest on the Alchemy Path as well?
But they knew that Ye Yuan's identity was extraordinary. They also knew to consider Ye Yuan's posturing attitude.
Young people, cherishing face and being a little arrogant could be understood too. Moreover, he had sufficient qualifications to be arrogant as well, right?
"Clearly afraid of not passing, but still want to find this kind of lousy reason to avoid the test. Truly unaware of the immensity of heaven and earth!. This place is Wu Fang City! Who knows how many young geniuses there are. Who the hell are you to let an Alchemy Sovereign take you in as a disciple?"
At this time, a cold grunt sounded out, the words were filled with contempt.
Chapter 498 - Beautiful Women Can't Be Offended
A discordant voice sounded from the side. Ye Yuan and other three turned around to look and saw a young man currently looking over at them coldly.
This young man had a displeased look. Clearly, he took all of Ye Yuan's arrogant words earlier into his ears.
Seeing this young man, Xu Zihui and Bao Sangui's faces both changed. "Young Master Ren Dong!"
"So, it's you guys. Where did you guys find this country bumpkin who hasn't seen the world, spouting drivel here?" Ren Dong gave Xu Zihui and Bao Sangui a nonchalant glance. Clearly, he knew the two.
"This is . . ." Xu Zihui was just about to explain but was cut off by Ren Dong waving his hand.
"Forget it. This sort of trash, I'm not interested in knowing too." Ren Dong took a look at Ye Yuan's Alchemy Master badge coolly with a scornful look.
"Puny little Alchemy Master. It's best to be more low-profile in this Wu Fang City. The Alchemist Association's test is not what some random nobody can pass."
Finished talking, Ren Dong left with large strides. Xu Zihui pair actually did not even get to explain it.
"Hey, why do you, this fellow, talk like this? Just your alchemy skills aren't even fit to carry shoes for my master. To actually dare lecture my master here!"
Ye Yuan did not say anything regarding Ren Dong's contempt. But Xiao Ruyan could not put up with it by the side, yelling out to stop Ren Dong.
This period of time, Xiao Ruyan had been cultivating the Thousand Augmenting Soul Incantation and Tri-Origins Samsara Art all along.
Yet, only as her training went deeper and deeper did she realised the extensiveness and profoundness of these two things. She finally knew just how terrifying Ye Yuan's alchemy skills were!
In the past, she only wanted to be his disciple in order to get close to Ye Yuan. But now, Ye Yuan already became god-like existence in Xiao Ruyan's heart.
This Ren Dong's badge indicated he was at the middle-rank Quasi-Alchemy King standards. Compared to Ye Yuan, they were totally not on the same level.
Now, somebody was actually disrespectful towards Ye Yuan.
Ren Dong just took a few steps. Hearing Xiao Ruyan shout like this, he could not help turning his head back and looked at Xiao Ruyan with an unkind face.
"You're certain that you weren't joking earlier? Do you know who am I?" Ren Dong said with narrowed eyes.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Yue Mengli imparted the face-altering skill to Xiao Ruyan. At present, the two of their faces were very ordinary, so as not to let people stare covetously.
"I don't care who you are! Aren't you just a middle-rank Quasi-Alchemy King? You might not even beat me, and you still dare to insult my master? Let me tell you, my master just can't be bothered to go take part in the alchemist test. Or else, you wouldn't even be fit to carry shoes for him!' Xiao Ruyan puffed up her c.h.e.s.t and said with righteous indignation.
She was all too clear about Ye Yuan's level. Back at the Central Capital, he b
eat the Tong Family's Tong Wenchang until he had not one iota of confidence left.
Now that his strength advanced another step, forget about ordinary middle-rank Quasi-Alchemy Kings, even high-rank Quasi-Alchemy Kings could not possibly be his match either.
Regarding Xiao Ruyan's fervent supporting actions, Ye Yuan could only smile bitterly in his heart.
He really did not have any intention of haggling over Ren Dong's insult. But Xiao Ruyan seemed to have received a tremendous stimulation.
This little lass really could not tolerate anything unreasonable.
"Heh heh, such high-sounding sentiments! In this Wu Fang City, other than those veteran Alchemy Kings and Alchemy Sovereign experts, there really aren't many who dare to speak to me this way! Boy, since you're this lass's master, do you dare to compete in a match with me? I want to take a look just who carries shoes for whom!" Ren Dong pressed Ye Yuan.
At this time, Xu Zihui whispered in Ye Yuan's ear to warn, "Young Master Ren Dong is the strongest person in the Ren Family's junior generation. His age is not past 30, and he already has middle-rank Quasi-Alchemy King strength. It's said that he is already fully qualified to challenge high-rank Quasi-Alchemy Kings. Young Master Ye, it is best not to act without due consideration."
Xu Zihui had stayed in Wu Fang City for many years and was deeply aware just how difficult it was for a top alchemist to be born.
Based on Ye Yuan's age, he absolutely had no possibility of winning Ren Dong.
Rather than everybody looking bad, he might as well remind Ye Yuan a bit, to avoid this unnecessary conflict.
Ye Yuan's current soul force already reached middle-rank Quasi-Alchemy King standards. Within Quasi-Alchemy King this realm, it was not possible for anybody to be his match.
Towards such competition, he really could not arouse much interest.
Hearing Xu Zihui's high praise, Ren Dong could not help being pleased with himself in his heart.
Competing with Ye Yuan, he did not have any psychological burden at all. Could a teenage youth be his match?
As for the master in Xiao Ruyan's mouth, Ren Dong just took it as a joke to listen to.
It was also unknown what kind of relation was between these two people. Saying these words was merely just raising Ye Yuan's status.
"Haha. Turns out that this Elder Brother is actually so amazing. Younger Brother admires greatly. As for this match . . . I think it's better to forget about it," Ye Yuan said perfunctorily with a smile.
The present circ.u.mstances were different from before. The reason why he took action against Tong Wenchang was that Tong Wenchang's actions had infuriated him thoroughly.
While this Ren Dong was just a little haughty and did not do anything to him either. Ye Yuan naturally would not strike down the other party's confidence.
"Hahaha! Boy, looks like you still know your limits pretty well! However . . ." Ren Dong took a look at Yue Mengli and Xiao Ruyan, heaved a sigh, and said, "This taste . . . is really a little poor. Hehe."
Ren Dong was dripping with sarcasm when speaking. Evidently, he was very contemptuous of Yue Mengli's and Xiao Ruyan's looks.
Hearing these words, Xiao Ruyan was enraged until smoke came out of her nostrils.
Women, especially beautiful woman, what they could not stand the most was other people saying that they were not beautiful!
Moreover, Xiao Ruyan was one of the capital's dual absolutes in the Fierce Gale World. Her beauty could be imagined.
"Master, this punk needs a beating! Why are you avoiding a fight?" Xiao Ruyan stomped her feet angrily.
Ye Yuan was just about to say a few words of consolation when the Yue Mengli who did not say a word the entire time actually opened her mouth to speak too. "Ye Yuan, I know that your alchemy skill attainments are exceedingly high. But I still have yet to see before. How about you let me witness it today, alright?"
Goodness gracious! The good-natured Yue Mengli was enraged too!
Ren Dong this brat's one sentence really lit the firecracker!
Looks like this alchemist test, he had to take part no matter what.
Women, especially beautiful women, were never to be offended.
When Ye Yuan heard Yue Mengli's words, he unwittingly sweated profusely too.
In his eyes, Yue Mengli was forever that quiet and elegant.
Although she was very calm when speaking just now, the faint fury in those words already radiated out.
Furthermore, this was still Yue Mengli's first time opening her mouth to beg Ye Yuan. This made Ye Yuan completely not know how he should reject.
"Fine then, fine then. Isn't it just refining a medicinal pill? How big of an issue is it?!" Ye Yuan said helplessly.
"Not refining a pill that simple! Master, you mustn't stint on materials! If you are competing with him, you have to let him know what true alchemy skills are!" Xiao Ruyan pointed at Ren Dong and said.
Ye Yuan could not resist turning back to take a look at Yue Mengli. Yue Mengli did not speak, but the expression in her eyes seemed to be able to talk.
That meaning was like saying, properly teach this naive child how to behave!
Ye Yuan could not help shooting Ren Dong a sympathetic glance and said, "Brother, it's not that this Younger Brother, I, am not helping you. It's that you really shouldn't have provoked them!"
Chapter 499 - Too Simple
Ren Dong was very displeased. These people treated him utterly as they pleased!
Regardless where he walked to in Wu Fang City, he was always the center of attention. When had he been underestimated by people like so before?
"Heh, just two ugly girls. I can't even say it? Want to challenge me is it? Fine, I'll give you this opportunity! Today, I just happen to be going to take part in the Alchemist Association's test as well. Let's compete to see whose medicinal pill is more outstanding!"
Ye Yuan had an indifferent look as he said, "How to compete?"
"When taking the test, we'll refine the same medicinal pill. Whoever's quality is higher, he wins! If the grade is the same, I'll invite the Alchemist Association's elders to judge whose medicinal pill is better!"
Ren Dong said it very haughtily, as if fearful that others did not know he knew the Alchemist Association's elders.
Ye Yuan said indifferently, "Do it as you say then."
. . . . . .
The Fierce Gale World's Alchemist Association's headquarters was at Central Capital, while the Endless World's Alchemist Association headquarters was at Wu Fang City.
But comparing Star Abyss's status in the Fierce Gale World, the Endless World's Alchemist Association's chairman's status was evidently not as high as Star Abyss's.
This is because the Endless World had many sovereign level alchemists. Just within this Wu Fang City, there were two Peak Alchemy Sovereign alchemists.
One of them was this Alchemist Association's chairman.
Of course, the Endless World's alchemy standards were much higher than the Fierce Gale World's.
Star Abyss's level, when placed in the Endless World, could not rank in the top five.
The party came to the Alchemist Association. The association's personnel clearly all knew Ren Dong. Many people came up to greet him.
"Honorable Nephew Ren Dong, what breeze blew you here today?"
Ren Dong bought Ye Yuan and the rest into a side hall. An old man immediately greeted warmly when he saw Ren Dong.
"So, today is Master Wu Xuan managing things. Little Nephew has seen Master." Ren Dong gave a bow respectfully.
This elderly man was an early-stage Alchemy Sovereign. He could naturally receive Ren Dong's courtesy.
Wu Xuan waved his hand and said, "What are you still being so courteous with me for? I heard that you were in closed-seclusion for very long. Coming today, could it be to assault high-rank Quasi-Alchemy King?"
"Heh, Master Wu Xuan knows me better than anyone. I came today precisely to participate in this high-rank Quasi-Alchemy King test. However . . ." Ren Do
ng took a look at Ye Yuan and said with a cold smile, "Taking care of some inexperienced fellow while I'm at it. This is to let him know what's called the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Wu Xuan followed Ren Dong's gaze and looked at Ye Yuan, and he could not help being a little amazed.
This youth was so young and was actually already Second Level Sea Transformation strength. How extraordinary.
He saw Xu Zihui standing with his hands by the side respectfully too and could not help being even more astonished.
A second-class patrolling inspector like Bao Sangui completely could not enter Wu Xuan's eyes. But a Ninth Level Soul Sea expert like Xu Zihui, Wu Xuan naturally knew.
He was the City Lord Manor's first-class patrolling inspector. Why would he be so respectful towards a teenager?
Looks like this youth had some background!
"Honorable Nephew, what's with this talk?"
In front of Ren Dong, Wu Xuan did not put on any senior's airs. Clearly, he regarded him quite highly.
"I came to find Master Wu Xuan, to boldly request Master to be a witness for us. In a while, during the test, we'll refine the same medicinal pill, and ultimately determine the victor with the medicinal pill's quality," Ren Dong said with a cold grunt.
This time, Wu Xuan was really astonished. He said in surprise, "You and him? Quasi-Alchemy King versus low-rank Alchemy Master? Honorable Nephew, aren't you being a little too much of a bully here?"
"Heh heh, Master didn't hear how arrogant this boy's words were. He said that as long as he randomly took part in the test, whatever Alchemy King and Alchemy Sovereign would be contending to snatch him to be a disciple. Furthermore . . . he would even find it troublesome!" Ren Dong said with a cold smile.
When Wu Xuan heard these words, his expression could not help darkening too. A puny little Alchemy Master uttered such wild ravings. Indeed, this person was unaware of how high the heaven was and how deep the earth was.
"You really said that before?" Wu Xuan asked in a solemn voice.
Ye Yuan nodded his head, counted as admitting it.
Actually, he just casually said it to use to placate Skymaple. Who knew that it just so happened to be heard by Ren Dong.