"Contempt?"
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng were furious.
This man was truly silver-tongued.
He could make black seem white.
Originally, the Holy Temple didn’t stipulate that disciples of the Elixir Palace had to compete in alchemy when vying for an alchemy chamber; it could also be settled through physical force. But after Qin Feiyang’s words, they actually felt ashamed, as if using physical force to resolve the matter was a great dishonor.
Qin Feiyang glanced at the two of them, an amused expression on his face.
With such meager abilities, they still wanted him as their lackey? Utterly laughable!
"Alright, let’s put an end to this."
"As for Senior Brother Dong Cheng’s Alchemy Chamber Number Four, seeing how pitiful you two are, I won’t take it."
"Elders, thank you for your efforts."
Qin Feiyang waved his hand magnanimously, bowed to the two middle-aged men, then turned and led Lu Hong and the Wolf King into Alchemy Chamber Number Three.
"Pitiful?"
"Damn you, stop right there! This isn’t over!"
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng were stunned for a moment, then with a furious roar, they charged towards Alchemy Chamber Number Three.
"Enough!"
"Haven’t you been humiliated enough?"
"If you want to regain your dignity, then work hard at your alchemy."
The two middle-aged men berated.
The two of them shuddered and stopped, their hands clenched tightly. Watching the retreating figures of the two humans and one wolf, their eyes filled with a palpable killing intent!
One of the Steward Elders entered the alchemy chamber, found Qin Feiyang, and said with a smile, "Could you give me that Lifespan Extension Pill?"
"Certainly."
Without hesitation, Qin Feiyang nodded, took out the Lifespan Extension Pill, and handed it to the man.
"Be very careful. They definitely won’t let this go."
The Steward Elder warned in a low voice before turning and leaving the alchemy chamber.
"Dong Cheng, Shao Hong, let me make this clear upfront."
"Any disputes you have within the Holy Temple must be resolved using the Holy Temple’s methods."
"If I find out you’ve used your clan’s power to deal with Qin Feiyang, then don’t blame me for being merciless."
The Steward Elder said with a cold expression.
"We understand, Disciple."
Suppressing their anger, Shao Hong and Dong Cheng nodded.
"Good that you understand."
The Steward Elder’s expression softened considerably. After a few more words of guidance, he and the other Steward Elder quickly departed.
BANG!
Lu Hong then closed the stone door of the alchemy chamber and turned to Qin Feiyang, puzzled. "Why did you return Alchemy Chamber Number Four to them?"
"Did you really want it?"
Qin Feiyang was surprised.
"I don’t practice alchemy, so why would I want it? I just can’t stand their smug attitudes and didn’t want them to have it."
Lu Hong said with disgust.
"You’re thinking too simply. Even if I gave you Alchemy Chamber Number Four, you wouldn’t be able to keep it."
Qin Feiyang shook his head and smiled.
Lu Hong only had fifth-level spiritual power; others wouldn’t let her monopolize Alchemy Chamber Number Four. The higher-ups in the Holy Temple wouldn’t allow a disciple with poor alchemy aptitude to occupy a good alchemy chamber either. I’m afraid before she could even warm the seat, Shao Hong and Dong Cheng would go and challenge her. With her alchemy skills, she was no match for those two. In the end, not only would she fail to keep the alchemy chamber, but she would also be severely humiliated by them. Therefore, rather than seizing a momentary gratification, it was better to concede it gracefully.
However, Qin Feiyang was certain that Shao Hong and Dong Cheng wouldn’t accept Alchemy Chamber Number Four. He had said he pitied them, which was why he wouldn’t take the alchemy chamber. That one sentence was enough to shatter the pride of Shao Hong and Dong Cheng. Given their arrogant nature, they would absolutely refuse to stay in Alchemy Chamber Number Four.
「Meanwhile, outside!」
Dong Cheng said resentfully, "Is this matter just going to end like this?"
"In your dreams! We don’t dare touch them in the Holy Temple, but as soon as they leave, it’ll be their doom!"
Shao Hong sneered grimly.
A ruthless glint also flashed in Dong Cheng’s eyes.
「At the same time.」
Somewhere on the seventh floor, Huang San hid in the crowd, staring at the closed door of Alchemy Chamber Number Three, his face filled with dread.
So he’s not an idiot. He even has Shao Hong and Dong Cheng wrapped around his little finger. He’s smarter than anyone.
He had originally thought this person was just a simple-minded fool.
It wasn’t until this very moment that he realized it was just his own wishful thinking.
This person’s intellect... even a hundred of him combined wouldn’t be a match.
Huang San was also very smart. Knowing Shao Hong and Dong Cheng wouldn’t let him off, he retreated towards the back of the crowd, planning to hide in an alchemy chamber.
However, things didn’t go as planned.
Shao Hong suddenly spun around and bellowed, "Huang San, get your ass up here!"
Dong Cheng also turned immediately, looking down at Huang San, and said grimly, "If you’re not up here within ten breaths, you’ll bear the consequences yourself!"
Huang San trembled and scrambled towards the staircase. Qin Feiyang had extraordinary alchemy talent and could afford not to fear these two. The higher-ups of the Holy Temple would even find ways to ensure Qin Feiyang’s complete safety. But he was different. His alchemy aptitude wasn’t high, nor did he have a powerful background; he couldn’t afford to offend these two. Therefore, even though he knew this trip upstairs was likely more perilous than propitious, he could only obediently go.
A dark look flashed in Shao Hong’s eyes. He turned to the six young men and women and ordered, "Vacate Alchemy Chambers Number Five and Number Six for me, now!"
A young man and woman’s faces paled. They were the owners of Alchemy Chambers Number Five and Six.
The young man demanded angrily, "Shao Hong, what do you mean? Didn’t Qin Feiyang say he didn’t want Alchemy Chamber Number Four?"
Shao Hong shouted, "After Qin Feiyang said something like that, how could we possibly still want it?"
Dong Cheng nodded. "His tone just now was exactly like he was giving us charity."
Just as Qin Feiyang had predicted, their pride and self-respect wouldn’t allow them to accept such charity, even though they knew Qin Feiyang had said it intentionally.
The young woman said, "In that case, we’ll take Alchemy Chamber Number Four."
Shao Hong waved impatiently. "Do as you please."
At that moment, Huang San walked up, a fawning smile on his face. "Senior Brother Shao Hong, Senior Brother Dong Cheng, did you call me up for something?"
"Of course, we did."
"Come on, follow us inside."
The two sneered and turned, heading towards Lu Ziyuan’s Alchemy Chamber Number Two.
Huang San was terrified beyond measure but could only brace himself and follow.
The moment he entered the alchemy chamber, Shao Hong and Dong Cheng immediately slammed the stone door shut and simultaneously kicked out.
THUD!
Huang San immediately pitched forward, sprawling face-first on the ground.
"You bastard, how dare you deceive us!"
"And you called Qin Feiyang an idiot?!"
"If it weren’t for your irresponsible lies, we wouldn’t have ended up in this state!"
The two of them rained punches and kicks on Huang San, furiously venting their pent-up anger.
"Mercy, Senior Brothers!"
"I misjudged this time, it’s my fault."
"But Senior Brothers, you have eyes too! I misjudged, but how did you both misjudge as well?"
"This matter can’t be entirely blamed on me!"
Huang San wailed pitifully.
"Damn it, you still dare to make excuses!"
"See if I don’t beat you to death today!"
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng grew even more enraged. Huang San was truly foolish. Those two were so arrogant; how could they possibly admit their own mistakes? By saying that, he was essentially exposing their faults, making them even more embarrassed. Naturally, his fate would be even more miserable.
WHOOSH!
Just then, a young man in white robes appeared out of thin air in the alchemy chamber.
It was none other than Lu Ziyuan!
He was momentarily stunned to see Shao Hong and Dong Cheng pummelling Huang San. Then, he was horrified to realize that Huang San was on the verge of death, yet the two showed no signs of stopping.
His expression changed. He hurriedly stepped forward to pull them apart, shouting, "What are you doing? If you cause a death in the Holy Temple, not even your clans will be able to save your lives!"
"You’re finally back."
"Let me tell you, this guy was asking for a beating!"
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng were still seething.
Lu Ziyuan glanced at them and frowned. "What exactly happened? Why are you both so furious?"
Shao Hong said venomously, "Who else but Qin Feiyang? He snatched both my alchemy chamber and Dong Cheng’s!"
"Him?"
Lu Ziyuan sneered dismissively. "Don’t joke with me. I’m in a terrible mood right now."
"Who has the time to joke with you?"
"Go out and see for yourself! He’s in my alchemy chamber right now!"
Shao Hong said angrily.
"Hm?"
Lu Ziyuan was startled. Observing the expressions on Shao Hong and Dong Cheng, it indeed didn’t seem like they were joking.
"What happened?"
"Tell me quickly."
He walked into the lounge, sat down by the tea table, his expression somewhat grim.
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng followed him into the lounge and recounted everything that had happened in detail.
As for Huang San, he lay on the ground outside like a half-dead dog, barely breathing and completely ignored.
After listening, Lu Ziyuan’s face had already turned as dark as water.
"A Top-grade Alchemist!"
"We’ve all been deceived by them!"
"Do you know?"
"Actually, all three of them possess the strength of War Kings."
Lu Ziyuan said.
"What?"
"They look like they’re only seventeen or eighteen. How could they possibly be War Kings?"
"Are you mistaken?"
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng leaped to their feet, their faces etched with disbelief.
"No mistake."
"When I delivered the medicinal pills earlier, Steward Lu told me himself."
"Furthermore, that woman kicked Lu Feng so hard his testicles ruptured!"
"And there’s something even more astounding."
"That Rogue Wolf actually snuck into the Lu Family estate last night and spied on Lu Tingting while she was bathing."
"When I learned about all this, I immediately used a teleportation portal to return and warn you to be careful, but I was still a step too late."
Lu Ziyuan sighed.
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng listened, dumbfounded.
This Rogue Wolf is far too audacious!
He actually dared to go to the Lu Family estate and run wild?
Lu Ziyuan said, "Originally, Steward Lu asked me to find an opportunity to eliminate them, but now it seems it won’t be that easy."
Shao Hong and Dong Cheng nodded. The value of a Top-grade Alchemist is simply immeasurable by monetary standards. What’s more, these two people and the wolf are also martial arts prodigies; the Holy Temple’s upper echelons will undoubtedly protect them.
But is this matter just going to end like this?
They were deeply unwilling to accept it!
THUMP!!
Just then, a series of knocks came from the door.
"Who would come looking for us at a time like this?"
Shao Hong frowned.
Who would be so tactless, knowing we’re furious, to come looking for us now?
"We’ll know once we let them in."
Lu Ziyuan smiled faintly and said to Dong Cheng, "Go open the door."
Dong Cheng nodded, rose, and walked out of the lounge. He reached the stone door. When he opened it and saw the two people and one wolf standing outside, his face instantly darkened.

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