Chapter 146: Mental Blow
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Chapter 146 - Mental Blow
Elder Bi’s rationale was straightforward. If Liu Wuxie could demonstrate his status as a four-star alchemist, he would be granted access to the alchemy chamber. Not only would he be exempt from credits, but the academy would also reward him. After all, the prestige of a four-star alchemist had long exceeded that of regular teachers, and they were naturally entitled to numerous privileges. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com
“Elder Bi, don’t joke around. How can someone like him possibly be a four-star alchemist?” The purple-robed man who had spoken earlier began to mock Liu Wuxie.
“That’s right. He has not even reached the Marrow Cleansing Realm and is probably here to cause trouble,” everyone else chimed in. The prerequisite for becoming a four-star alchemist was to reach the Marrow Cleansing Realm.
Even so, someone in the high levels of the Marrow Cleansing Realm might be unable to refine a fourth-grade pill. So, it was no wonder that everyone found it hard to believe.
“Brat, hear that? Get lost!” Elder Bi waved his hand impatiently, unwilling to waste more time talking to Liu Wuxie.
Ji Yang’s lips curled up, revealing a triumphant expression. Despite Liu Wuxie winning the competition, Ji Yang felt he was the ultimate victor. Today, he wanted to trample on Liu Wuxie to take revenge. His cultivation level was superior to Liu Wuxie’s, and he had ascended to the rank of a four-star alchemist. With all these accolades, Liu Wuxie paled in comparison, and a sense of supremacy washed over Ji Yang, evident on his face.
“So, you’re saying I can enter the alchemy chamber as long as I’m a four-star alchemist?”
Liu Wuxie’s unexpected question caused Ji Yang’s expression to stiffen, a glimmer of lethal intent flickering in his eyes. If Liu Wuxie had indeed become a four-star alchemist, the title of the youngest four-star alchemist in the Great Yan Dynasty would inevitably be transferred. This implied that the title would shift to another before Ji Yang even had the opportunity to bask in its glory.
“Is he insane? Does he believe four-star alchemists are commonplace?” The crowd laughed, finding amusement in Liu Wuxi’s words.
“He’s not mad, he’s delusional. I believe he should be expelled from this place and never allowed to set foot here again.” Mockery was hurled at Liu Wuxie, but he remained unfazed and awaited Elder Bi’s reaction.
“That’s right. As long as you can prove you’re a four-star alchemist, the key is yours.” Liu Wuxie had arrived first. Therefore, according to the rules, as long as Liu Wuxie could prove he was a four-star alchemist, he could enter the chamber before Ji Yang, who would have to wait two days for his turn.
In five days, the inter-class exchange banquet would take place, and everyone wanted to utilize this time to increase their cultivation to perform at the banquet. Ji Yang was no exception. He intended to use this period to refine pills, knowing that waiting even two more days would be too late. Thus, neither party was willing to back down.
Liu Wuxie chimed in, “What a stroke of luck. I had some free time yesterday and managed to complete my alchemist certification. If I remember correctly, I seem to be a four-star alchemist.” Liu Wuxie took out his alchemist token that emitted a faint golden glow and placed it on the table.
One-star alchemist tokens were mostly iron-colored, two-star alchemist tokens were copper-colored, three-star alchemist tokens were crimson-colored, and only four-star alchemist tokens were golden. Each star had a distinct difference; not all four-star alchemists were the same.
Liu Wuxie’s token was unique. It bore additional engravings, signifying that the pills he refined were of superior quality, far surpassing the assessment’s limit. It was akin to a halo surrounding the alchemist, a testament to his exceptional skills.
Ji Yang’s shoulders shook slightly. It wasn’t very noticeable, but Liu Wuxie caught it. This naturally made Liu Wuxie sneer, as Ji Yang was too tender to think he could trounce him.
As they approached, Liu Wuxie stood calmly as though this had nothing to do with him. But the surrounding condemning voices echoed in the hall, with everyone wishing they could devour Liu Wuxie.
“We can use this opportunity to settle our feud. Perhaps you don’t know, but Jiang Yue, who leaked the answers to you, has been expelled from the Treasure Pill Pavilion.” Liu Wuxie’s tone suddenly changed, baffling many people. No one was able to comprehend what Liu Wuxie said. Who was Jiang Yue? How was this matter related to the Treasure Pill Pavilion?
Only Ji Yang understood what Liu Wuxie meant. Jiang Yue could be considered Ji Yang’s mentor, guiding him into alchemy. Back then, Jiang Yue had also given him a lot of guidance in alchemy.
“What did you say?!” Murderous intent swept out from Ji Yang, sending the nearby students flying away from the impact.
“I believe I have made myself clear. My investigation showed that Jiang Yue leaked the answers to you during the competition. He was expelled from the Treasure Pill Pavilion after I exposed him, and he is now akin to a homeless stray dog,” Liu Wuxie said, and his words were like blades stabbing into Ji Yang’s heart. Since the feud between them was irreconcilable, he might as well take it even further in the form of a mental blow.
By provoking Ji Yang, Liu Wuxie ensured that his words would echo in Ji Yang's mind during his future cultivation sessions. The only way for Ji Yang to quell the resentment brewing within him was to eliminate Liu Wuxie.
"Excellent! Just excellent! Today marks your end!" Ji Yang managed to keep his fury at bay. He was aware that he mustn't succumb to Liu Wuxie's ploy of intentional provocation, which could potentially cause a rift in his cultivator's heart. He hadn't anticipated Liu Wuxie resorting to such lowly tactics.
Then again, Liu Wuxie would never show mercy once he determined that someone was his enemy.
"Who would have thought that a respected four-star alchemist would stoop to being your minion," Liu Wuxie continued his taunts, causing Ji Yang's aura to fluctuate wildly. This was a sign that his words had reached the desired effect.
“Young Master, we can’t fall for his tricks. Once we eliminate him, all will be resolved!" A young man emerged from Ji Yang's shadow. Since they couldn't outwit Liu Wuxie verbally, the most effective solution was to silence him permanently.
"I demand his life!" Ji Yang's face twisted into a menacing expression. His usual refined demeanor was replaced with a look of pure malice, drawing puzzled glances from the onlookers who were clueless about the source of Ji Yang's rage.
Ji Yang unfurled his fan, releasing a sharp blade aura. It turned out that there was a hidden weapon inside this fan.
The man and woman flanking him also surrounded Liu Wuxie, preventing him from escaping.
The atmosphere became tense, but no one dared to interfere. After all, Ji Yang was in the Marrow Cleansing Realm, not to mention that he was also a four-star alchemist.
On the contrary, Liu Wuxie had no status, and no one could help him, offending a four-star alchemist in the process. As the tension in the surroundings escalated, Liu Wuxie’s right hand moved to his interspatial pouch, prepared to deliver a lethal strike at a moment’s notice.
“It’s authentic! This is the highest grade of the four-star alchemist token!” An exclamation interrupted everyone as Elder Bi placed the golden token on the table, looking at the token, infatuated.
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Chapter 146 - Mental Blow
Elder Bi’s rationale was straightforward. If Liu Wuxie could demonstrate his status as a four-star alchemist, he would be granted access to the alchemy chamber. Not only would he be exempt from credits, but the academy would also reward him. After all, the prestige of a four-star alchemist had long exceeded that of regular teachers, and they were naturally entitled to numerous privileges. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com
“Elder Bi, don’t joke around. How can someone like him possibly be a four-star alchemist?” The purple-robed man who had spoken earlier began to mock Liu Wuxie.
“That’s right. He has not even reached the Marrow Cleansing Realm and is probably here to cause trouble,” everyone else chimed in. The prerequisite for becoming a four-star alchemist was to reach the Marrow Cleansing Realm.
Even so, someone in the high levels of the Marrow Cleansing Realm might be unable to refine a fourth-grade pill. So, it was no wonder that everyone found it hard to believe.
“Brat, hear that? Get lost!” Elder Bi waved his hand impatiently, unwilling to waste more time talking to Liu Wuxie.
Ji Yang’s lips curled up, revealing a triumphant expression. Despite Liu Wuxie winning the competition, Ji Yang felt he was the ultimate victor. Today, he wanted to trample on Liu Wuxie to take revenge. His cultivation level was superior to Liu Wuxie’s, and he had ascended to the rank of a four-star alchemist. With all these accolades, Liu Wuxie paled in comparison, and a sense of supremacy washed over Ji Yang, evident on his face.
“So, you’re saying I can enter the alchemy chamber as long as I’m a four-star alchemist?”
Liu Wuxie’s unexpected question caused Ji Yang’s expression to stiffen, a glimmer of lethal intent flickering in his eyes. If Liu Wuxie had indeed become a four-star alchemist, the title of the youngest four-star alchemist in the Great Yan Dynasty would inevitably be transferred. This implied that the title would shift to another before Ji Yang even had the opportunity to bask in its glory.
“Is he insane? Does he believe four-star alchemists are commonplace?” The crowd laughed, finding amusement in Liu Wuxi’s words.
“He’s not mad, he’s delusional. I believe he should be expelled from this place and never allowed to set foot here again.” Mockery was hurled at Liu Wuxie, but he remained unfazed and awaited Elder Bi’s reaction.
“That’s right. As long as you can prove you’re a four-star alchemist, the key is yours.” Liu Wuxie had arrived first. Therefore, according to the rules, as long as Liu Wuxie could prove he was a four-star alchemist, he could enter the chamber before Ji Yang, who would have to wait two days for his turn.
In five days, the inter-class exchange banquet would take place, and everyone wanted to utilize this time to increase their cultivation to perform at the banquet. Ji Yang was no exception. He intended to use this period to refine pills, knowing that waiting even two more days would be too late. Thus, neither party was willing to back down.
Liu Wuxie chimed in, “What a stroke of luck. I had some free time yesterday and managed to complete my alchemist certification. If I remember correctly, I seem to be a four-star alchemist.” Liu Wuxie took out his alchemist token that emitted a faint golden glow and placed it on the table.
One-star alchemist tokens were mostly iron-colored, two-star alchemist tokens were copper-colored, three-star alchemist tokens were crimson-colored, and only four-star alchemist tokens were golden. Each star had a distinct difference; not all four-star alchemists were the same.
Liu Wuxie’s token was unique. It bore additional engravings, signifying that the pills he refined were of superior quality, far surpassing the assessment’s limit. It was akin to a halo surrounding the alchemist, a testament to his exceptional skills.
Ji Yang’s shoulders shook slightly. It wasn’t very noticeable, but Liu Wuxie caught it. This naturally made Liu Wuxie sneer, as Ji Yang was too tender to think he could trounce him.
As they approached, Liu Wuxie stood calmly as though this had nothing to do with him. But the surrounding condemning voices echoed in the hall, with everyone wishing they could devour Liu Wuxie.
“We can use this opportunity to settle our feud. Perhaps you don’t know, but Jiang Yue, who leaked the answers to you, has been expelled from the Treasure Pill Pavilion.” Liu Wuxie’s tone suddenly changed, baffling many people. No one was able to comprehend what Liu Wuxie said. Who was Jiang Yue? How was this matter related to the Treasure Pill Pavilion?
Only Ji Yang understood what Liu Wuxie meant. Jiang Yue could be considered Ji Yang’s mentor, guiding him into alchemy. Back then, Jiang Yue had also given him a lot of guidance in alchemy.
“What did you say?!” Murderous intent swept out from Ji Yang, sending the nearby students flying away from the impact.
“I believe I have made myself clear. My investigation showed that Jiang Yue leaked the answers to you during the competition. He was expelled from the Treasure Pill Pavilion after I exposed him, and he is now akin to a homeless stray dog,” Liu Wuxie said, and his words were like blades stabbing into Ji Yang’s heart. Since the feud between them was irreconcilable, he might as well take it even further in the form of a mental blow.
By provoking Ji Yang, Liu Wuxie ensured that his words would echo in Ji Yang's mind during his future cultivation sessions. The only way for Ji Yang to quell the resentment brewing within him was to eliminate Liu Wuxie.
"Excellent! Just excellent! Today marks your end!" Ji Yang managed to keep his fury at bay. He was aware that he mustn't succumb to Liu Wuxie's ploy of intentional provocation, which could potentially cause a rift in his cultivator's heart. He hadn't anticipated Liu Wuxie resorting to such lowly tactics.
Then again, Liu Wuxie would never show mercy once he determined that someone was his enemy.
"Who would have thought that a respected four-star alchemist would stoop to being your minion," Liu Wuxie continued his taunts, causing Ji Yang's aura to fluctuate wildly. This was a sign that his words had reached the desired effect.
“Young Master, we can’t fall for his tricks. Once we eliminate him, all will be resolved!" A young man emerged from Ji Yang's shadow. Since they couldn't outwit Liu Wuxie verbally, the most effective solution was to silence him permanently.
"I demand his life!" Ji Yang's face twisted into a menacing expression. His usual refined demeanor was replaced with a look of pure malice, drawing puzzled glances from the onlookers who were clueless about the source of Ji Yang's rage.
Ji Yang unfurled his fan, releasing a sharp blade aura. It turned out that there was a hidden weapon inside this fan.
The man and woman flanking him also surrounded Liu Wuxie, preventing him from escaping.
The atmosphere became tense, but no one dared to interfere. After all, Ji Yang was in the Marrow Cleansing Realm, not to mention that he was also a four-star alchemist.
On the contrary, Liu Wuxie had no status, and no one could help him, offending a four-star alchemist in the process. As the tension in the surroundings escalated, Liu Wuxie’s right hand moved to his interspatial pouch, prepared to deliver a lethal strike at a moment’s notice.
“It’s authentic! This is the highest grade of the four-star alchemist token!” An exclamation interrupted everyone as Elder Bi placed the golden token on the table, looking at the token, infatuated.
Chapter 146 - Mental Blow Elder Bi's rationale was straightforward. If Liu Wuxie could demonstrate his status as a four-star alchemist, he would be granted access to the alchemy chamber. Not only would he be exempt from credits, but the academy would also reward him. After all, the prestige of a four-star alchemist had long exceeded that of regular teachers, and they were naturally entitled to numerous privileges. This chapter is updated by novelbiin.comElder Bi, don't joke around. How can someone like him possibly be a four-star alchemist? The purple-robed man who had spoken earlier began to mock Liu Wuxie. That's right. He has not even reached the Marrow Cleansing Realm and is probably here to cause trouble, everyone else chimed in. The prerequisite for becoming a four-star alchemist was to reach the Marrow Cleansing Realm. Even so, someone in the high levels of the Marrow Cleansing Realm might be unable to refine a fourth-grade pill. So, it was no wonder that everyone found it hard to believe. Brat, hear that? Get lost! Elder Bi waved his hand impatiently, unwilling to waste more time talking to Liu Wuxie. Ji Yang's lips curled up, revealing a triumphant expression. Despite Liu Wuxie winning the competition, Ji Yang felt he was the ultimate victor. Today, he wanted to trample on Liu Wuxie to take revenge. His cultivation level was superior to Liu Wuxie's, and he had ascended to the rank of a four-star alchemist. With all these accolades, Liu Wuxie paled in comparison, and a sense of supremacy washed over Ji Yang, evident on his face. So, you're saying I can enter the alchemy chamber as long as I'm a four-star alchemist? Liu Wuxie's unexpected question caused Ji Yang's expression to stiffen, a glimmer of lethal intent flickering in his eyes. If Liu Wuxie had indeed become a four-star alchemist, the title of the youngest four-star alchemist in the Great Yan Dynasty would inevitably be transferred. This implied that the title would shift to another before Ji Yang even had the opportunity to bask in its glory. Is he insane? Does he believe four-star alchemists are commonplace? The crowd laughed, finding amusement in Liu Wuxi's words. He's not mad, he's delusional. I believe he should be expelled from this place and never allowed to set foot here again. Mockery was hurled at Liu Wuxie, but he remained unfazed and awaited Elder Bi's reaction. That's right. As long as you can prove you're a four-star alchemist, the key is yours. Liu Wuxie had arrived first. Therefore, according to the rules, as long as Liu Wuxie could prove he was a four-star alchemist, he could enter the chamber before Ji Yang, who would have to wait two days for his turn. In five days, the inter-class exchange banquet would take place, and everyone wanted to utilize this time to increase their cultivation to perform at the banquet. Ji Yang was no exception. He intended to use this period to refine pills, knowing that waiting even two more days would be too late. Thus, neither party was willing to back down. Liu Wuxie chimed in, What a stroke of luck. I had some free time yesterday and managed to complete my alchemist certification. If I remember correctly, I seem to be a four-star alchemist. Liu Wuxie took out his alchemist token that emitted a faint golden glow and placed it on the table. One-star alchemist tokens were mostly iron-colored, two-star alchemist tokens were copper-colored, three-star alchemist tokens were crimson-colored, and only four-star alchemist tokens were golden. Each star had a distinct difference; not all four-star alchemists were the same. Liu Wuxie's token was unique. It bore additional engravings, signifying that the pills he refined were of superior quality, far surpassing the assessment's limit. It was akin to a halo surrounding the alchemist, a testament to his exceptional skills. Ji Yang's shoulders shook slightly. It wasn't very noticeable, but Liu Wuxie caught it. This naturally made Liu Wuxie sneer, as Ji Yang was too tender to think he could trounce him. As they approached, Liu Wuxie stood calmly as though this had nothing to do with him. But the surrounding condemning voices echoed in the hall, with everyone wishing they could devour Liu Wuxie. We can use this opportunity to settle our feud. Perhaps you don't know, but Jiang Yue, who leaked the answers to you, has been expelled from the Treasure Pill Pavilion. Liu Wuxie's tone suddenly changed, baffling many people. No one was able to comprehend what Liu Wuxie said. Who was Jiang Yue? How was this matter related to the Treasure Pill Pavilion? Only Ji Yang understood what Liu Wuxie meant. Jiang Yue could be considered Ji Yang's mentor, guiding him into alchemy. Back then, Jiang Yue had also given him a lot of guidance in alchemy. What did you say?! Murderous intent swept out from Ji Yang, sending the nearby students flying away from the impact. I believe I have made myself clear. My investigation showed that Jiang Yue leaked the answers to you during the competition. He was expelled from the Treasure Pill Pavilion after I exposed him, and he is now akin to a homeless stray dog, Liu Wuxie said, and his words were like blades stabbing into Ji Yang's heart. Since the feud between them was irreconcilable, he might as well take it even further in the form of a mental blow. By provoking Ji Yang, Liu Wuxie ensured that his words would echo in Ji Yang's mind during his future cultivation sessions. The only way for Ji Yang to quell the resentment brewing within him was to eliminate Liu Wuxie. "Excellent! Just excellent! Today marks your end!" Ji Yang managed to keep his fury at bay. He was aware that he mustn't succumb to Liu Wuxie's ploy of intentional provocation, which could potentially cause a rift in his cultivator's heart. He hadn't anticipated Liu Wuxie resorting to such lowly tactics. Then again, Liu Wuxie would never show mercy once he determined that someone was his enemy. "Who would have thought that a respected four-star alchemist would stoop to being your minion," Liu Wuxie continued his taunts, causing Ji Yang's aura to fluctuate wildly. This was a sign that his words had reached the desired effect. Young Master, we can't fall for his tricks. Once we eliminate him, all will be resolved!" A young man emerged from Ji Yang's shadow. Since they couldn't outwit Liu Wuxie verbally, the most effective solution was to silence him permanently. "I demand his life!" Ji Yang's face twisted into a menacing expression. His usual refined demeanor was replaced with a look of pure malice, drawing puzzled glances from the onlookers who were clueless about the source of Ji Yang's rage. Ji Yang unfurled his fan, releasing a sharp blade aura. It turned out that there was a hidden weapon inside this fan. The man and woman flanking him also surrounded Liu Wuxie, preventing him from escaping. The atmosphere became tense, but no one dared to interfere. After all, Ji Yang was in the Marrow Cleansing Realm, not to mention that he was also a four-star alchemist. On the contrary, Liu Wuxie had no status, and no one could help him, offending a four-star alchemist in the process. As the tension in the surroundings escalated, Liu Wuxie's right hand moved to his interspatial pouch, prepared to deliver a lethal strike at a moment's notice. It's authentic! This is the highest grade of the four-star alchemist token! An exclamation interrupted everyone as Elder Bi placed the golden token on the table, looking at the token, infatuated.
