Chapter 499, The Price of Provocation

Translator: Silavin

 

Won?

 

He won?

 

Although Qin Yichen had only refined the most ordinary Pill, he still won.

 

Because the young Alchemy Master from White Cloud Alchemy Manor could barely stand steadily, let alone refine Pills.

 

So, with merely an ordinary Pill, he had won this Alchemy Duel!

 

“He won?”

 

The people from Ten Corner Alchemy Manor had varied expressions; some were confused, some bewildered… but uniquely, not a single person showed a trace of joy.

 

Because… he made it seem too easy!

 

In their view, Qin Yichen had not done anything special, he had just refined an ordinary Pill.

 

One ordinary Pill, and he defeated the formidable outsider!

 

They had all witnessed firsthand how strong that young Alchemy Master from White Cloud Alchemy Manor was.

 

“Could it be because he over-exerted himself in the previous rounds?” Someone suspected.

 

This possibility was quite high.

 

After all, the previous contestants were all quite strong, and amongst them was even Shen Ling, unanimously recognised as the strongest of the younger generation in their Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

“I…” The young Alchemy Master from White Cloud Alchemy Manor opened his mouth, still wanting to argue stubbornly, but when he tried to use his Spiritual Energy, the feeling of emptiness and sharp pain from his Knowledge Sea made his face turn even paler, and he could only glare angrily at Qin Yichen.

 

“Step down.” The important figure from White Cloud Alchemy Manor spoke, his voice very calm.

 

“Manor Master, I…” The young Alchemy Master’s face was full of reluctance.

 

Evidently, he felt that Qin Yichen’s victory was not an honourable one.

 

Because, from beginning to end, Qin Yichen had not even revealed a hint of his true strength. He looked… very ordinary, very common, and even the Pill he refined was not of High Grade.

 

Compared to his agitation, Qin Yichen, who had won the Alchemy Duel, seemed much more composed.

 

He did not appear excited about winning this Alchemy Duel.

 

On his lips, there was only a faint curve.

 

But it was precisely that slight curve that made those young people from White Cloud Alchemy Manor burn with fury.

 

They seemed to understand what it meant.

 

Qin Yichen was mocking them.

 

He had defeated them using the most broken Pill Furnace, the most ordinary methods, and the most common Pill!

 

Even the Manor Master of White Cloud Alchemy Manor’s face was visibly gloomy.

 

“Haha, that young man is quite impressive…” The Ten Corner Alchemy Manor Master was in high spirits, turning towards the White Cloud Alchemy Manor Master, he asked, “Does our Alchemy Manor’s younger generation meet Brother Wen’s expectations?”

 

*Hmph!* The White Cloud Alchemy Manor Master snorted coldly without answering. His gaze fixed on Qin Yichen, and from time to time, a gleam flashed in his eyes, as if he wanted to see through Qin Yichen.

 

But he was destined to be disappointed.

 

Because, on the surface, Qin Yichen was just that ordinary, without any outstanding qualities, except for that fleeting glimpse when he saved Shen Ling.

 

In fact, at most, that could only prove that he was also a Human Grade Alchemy Master.

 

“If none of you are going to accept the challenge, then shouldn’t the Heaven Silkworm Spirit Cocoon be awarded to me?” Just as everyone was silent, Qin Yichen spoke up. His voice was very abrupt and also thoroughly ignited the fury of those young people from White Cloud Alchemy Manor.

 

“I’ll face you!” The one who appeared oldest among them walked out.

 

The White Cloud Alchemy Manor Master did not stop him, just calmly watching the development of the situation.

 

In the crowd.

 

“Elder Tian, aren’t you worried about him?” Shen Ling asked with some surprise, looking at Tian Liang who was sitting on the ground.

 

“Would it help?” Tian Liang was already numb. He swore that no matter what shocking actions Qin Yichen performed in the future, he would never be moved again. Although, from the time he met Qin Yichen until now, he did not know how many times he had made such vows in his heart…

 

However, after the previous match, he had confirmed one thing… Qin Yichen was toying with everyone.

 

Tian Liang knew Qin Yichen was strong, unbelievably strong. It was just that Qin Yichen had never revealed his true strength.

 

If this was not to toy with people, then what was it!?

 

…

 

“I will defeat you with one strike!” After coming before Qin Yichen, the man coldly declared.

 

*Tsk.* Qin Yichen clicked his tongue, “Try it then.”

 

“Young man, for provoking my White Cloud Alchemy Manor, you must pay the price!” The man formed a strange seal with his hands, and suddenly, a massive Spiritual Energy began to gather. That fluctuation made all the Elders of Ten Corner Alchemy Manor change their expressions.

 

“Spiritual Flow Realm, and definitely not in the Early Stage Spiritual Flow Realm…” At this moment, these Elders seemed to understand why the Manor Master had tolerated these uninvited guests time and again.

 

How difficult was it to improve Spiritual Energy? They, as Alchemy Masters, knew better than anyone.

 

A person only about thirty years old had already reached a level that these Elders had only achieved after spending their whole lifetime. Some had even surpassed them!

 

With such strength, how could they not fear them!?

 

Being in the position of Elder, they were naturally different from ordinary people and more aware of the true state of the world. They were very clear that they were just people standing at the heights of this region.

 

The whole world was vast, vast beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Outside, there were more powerful regions, more powerful Forces!

 

Like the Manor Master, which was a position that people of this region could not decide on.

 

Moreover, they had to submit, because each generation’s Manor Master was stronger than any of them.

 

*Splash, splash…*

 

In the brief moment everyone was distracted, the Spiritual Energy around that Alchemy Master had already gathered to its peak, and around him, the sound of waves was heard.

 

And the surrounding space, following the sound of those waves, rippled with wave after wave.

 

The scene was very beautiful, but everyone knew what terrible killing intent was hidden within that beauty.

 

And what was more terrible was that this was without the enhancement of the Pure Flame Furnace!

 

The two Grand Advisers also could not help but have a slight change in their expressions.

 

If this attack was enhanced by the Pure Flame Furnace, perhaps even they would not dare to withstand it.

 

[That brat is finished. This is the result of provoking the White Cloud Alchemy Manor!] Seeing this scene, Dong Yang could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

 

The grudge between the Eastern Overcast Sect and Qin Yichen had already been established.

 

Originally, Qin Yichen had already entered the Manor Master’s sight, and even if Dong Yang wanted to eliminate him, it would be almost impossible. But Qin Yichen, perhaps like a fledgling bird just out for training, actually dared to provoke those powerful outsiders.

 

In the Ten Corner Region, no matter how powerful a person was, they could absolutely not be compared with those giants from the outside!

 

“Die! Also, make sure you remember my name… Kuang Yuanqi!”

 

Suddenly, that Alchemy Master placed both hands on the Pure Flame Furnace, and immediately, a suffocatingly oppressive fluctuation spread out, and with a vast and mighty momentum, surged towards Qin Yichen.

 

Before that huge wave, Qin Yichen’s figure seemed so tiny, it seemed that if he was touched, he would be crushed to pieces.

 

This was no longer an Alchemy Duel, but… murder!