Grandmaster Gu Ni Arrives

Behind Ouba Pa and Gale Bi stood those who had chosen their side. To them, following Gale Bi and the others meant having two alchemists on their side, and the Second-Rank Alchemist even had the Alchemist Guild backing him. This was a guaranteed win with no risk of loss.

As for Lin Feng, that young genius was indeed exceptionally talented. But an ordinary Dou Zhe simply could not compare with an alchemist. Even Dou Emperor-level experts had to be courteous before a high-ranking alchemist.

Smiles hung on Gale Bi and Ouba Pa's lips as they watched Xiao Zhan's ashen face, and they were even more satisfied. Their two families had been right to join forces and pay such a great price to hire these alchemists. All that effort and investment had not been wasted.

By now, they were already considering how, after swallowing up all of the Xiao Family's businesses, they would have the other forces in United City gradually devour the Xiao Family. Then, with the power of the teacher behind Liu Xi, they would destroy the Xiao Family completely. Lin Feng in particular could not be allowed to remain as a future threat.

"Hmph. What genius? Before an alchemist, he still has no choice but to bow his head."

Just as the words fell, a voice came from outside the Xiao Family's gates. "Grandmaster Gu Ni has arrived!"

The announcement rang through the entire venue, and everyone heard it clearly.

The same thought arose in everyone's minds: What is Grandmaster Gu Ni doing here?

Everyone turned toward the gate and saw Grandmaster Gu Ni entering with two guards from the Mittel Auction House.

Ouba Pa and Gale Bi did not dare offend this old man either. Instead, they respectfully bowed and greeted him. "Grandmaster Gu Ni."

Yet the old man did not spare them so much as a glance. He immediately spotted Lin Feng and strode quickly toward him.

Gale Bi and Ouba Pa were left looking awkward, but neither dared offend him. Not only was he a Second-Rank Alchemist himself, but he also had the Alchemist Guild and the Mite'er Family behind him. He was not someone they could provoke lightly.

Everyone watched as Grandmaster Gu Ni's aged eyes filled with excitement. Without regard for the present situation, he walked straight up to Lin Feng, bowed deeply, and said, "This old man thanks Young Master Lin!"

His voice was rich and resounding, clear for all to hear.

A Second-Rank Alchemist was bowing to a young man!

Who was he?

He was Wu Tan City's only Second-Rank Alchemist, backed by both the Mite'er Family and the Alchemist Guild. In all of Wu Tan City, Grandmaster Gu Ni was unquestionably the foremost figure. Even the Clan Leaders of the major families would respectfully address him as "Grandmaster Gu Ni."

And yet, this master had actually done something so out of character before a young man.

Everyone knew that Lin Feng was extraordinarily gifted, and that the Mite'er Family had grown close to the Xiao Family over this matter during this period. But surely it did not warrant this much?

No matter what, Lin Feng was only an ordinary Dou Zhe, while Grandmaster Gu Ni was a Second-Rank Alchemist!

"Th-This... what is going on?"

Everyone shared the same doubt. Only Ya Fei and the others watched the scene with smiling eyes.

Yao Lao's voice sounded beside Xiao Yan's ear. "That Grandmaster Gu Ni has broken through to Tier 3."

Xiao Yan was stunned. Looking toward the center of the venue, he muttered, "His breakthrough had something to do with Feng Ge?"

Yao Lao nodded. "It seems so."

In the center of the venue, Lin Feng hurriedly helped Grandmaster Gu Ni up. "Grandmaster Gu Ni, you are too courteous. This was your own opportunity. You're putting this junior to shame."

Grandmaster Gu Ni's eyes were full of gratitude, and his voice trembled with excitement. "No, Young Master Lin, you are too modest. Without you, this old man would likely have been stuck at the Second Rank for the rest of his life."

Hearing their exchange, everyone was shaken. Could Grandmaster Gu Ni have broken through to become a Tier 3 Alchemist?!

And from the sound of it, Lin Feng seemed to have helped Grandmaster Gu Ni break through to Tier 3.

Gale Bi spoke in disbelief. "Grand... Grandmaster Gu Ni, have you broken through to Tier 3?"

Grandmaster Gu Ni glanced at him and thought for a moment, seeming to recall that he was one of Wu Tan City's Three Great Families' Clan Leaders. He merely nodded faintly, then swept his gaze around and appeared to understand something.

At that moment, Ya Fei walked to Grandmaster Gu Ni's side and whispered a few words to him. Everyone could see Grandmaster Gu Ni's expression darken at once.

"What audacity!"

Grandmaster Gu Ni turned to look at Ouba Pa and Gale Bi. His gaze passed over Liu Xi, whose body had been hollowed out by women, before he said disdainfully, "A mere First-Rank Alchemist dares act so presumptuously before Young Master Lin? Who is your teacher? A Second-Rank Alchemist dares oppose the Xiao Family and Young Master Lin?"

The string of questions came with such fierce momentum that Gale Bi, the others, and Liu Xi were all left dumbfounded. The surrounding crowd was also stunned, unable to understand why Grandmaster Gu Ni was siding with the Xiao Family and Lin Feng at this moment.

Liu Xi was frightened by Grandmaster Gu Ni's imposing manner. He knew that the old man before him was no simple figure, so he could only invoke his teacher in an attempt to intimidate him.

"M-My teacher is a Second-Rank Alchemist and a member of the Alchemist Guild. You... you'd better think this through."

Hearing Liu Xi's words, Gale Bi and the others also found a measure of confidence. Just as they were about to speak, Grandmaster Gu Ni cut them off.

"A Second-Rank Alchemist? Hmph. Looking at the sort of person you are, I can tell what kind of man your teacher must be. I have no idea how the Guild recruits its people to admit such scum."

"You..."

Liu Xi's face alternated between green and white. His woman-drained body trembled faintly with fury, as though he might collapse at any moment.

Gale Bi and Ouba Pa now understood. Grandmaster Gu Ni was likely going to involve himself in the Xiao Family's affairs.

"Grandmaster Gu Ni, I still ask that you consider this matter carefully. Lin Feng may be extraordinarily talented, but he is only an ordinary Dou Zhe. The favor of an alchemist is far more valuable than he is."

"I guarantee that as long as you do not interfere, we will give sixty percent of the Xiao Family's businesses to the Mittel Auction House. Furthermore, from now on in Wu Tan City, we will give the Mittel Auction House twenty percent of our profits every year. What do you say?"

It was clear that the two men were willing to cut off a piece of their own flesh to keep Grandmaster Gu Ni from intervening. It could not be helped. Now that Grandmaster Gu Ni had broken through to Tier 3, with both the Mite'er Family and the Alchemist Guild behind him, it would indeed be difficult if he got involved.

But upon hearing that, Grandmaster Gu Ni merely gave a disdainful laugh. "You say that Young Master Lin is merely an ordinary Dou Zhe, and that he is worth less than an alchemist?"

"Hmph! Utterly foolish!"

"Young Master Lin became a Tier 3 Alchemist at such a young age, while you lot are still here, like a pack of clowns, dreaming of dealing with Young Master Lin and the Xiao Family. What absurd wishful thinking."

"The Mittel Auction House will absolutely not allow this!"