Trashy First-grade

As Gu Fang and Diao Yu approached where the dispute had broken out, Diao Yu cried out in shock the moment he saw who was involved!

"A first-grade alchemist?"

Following Diao Yu's voice, Gu Fang also turned his gaze toward the white-robed man. Looking at the alchemist insignia on the man's chest, an indescribable smile appeared on his face.

Although Gu Fang had never met this fellow before, he recognized him anyway.

Because in the original Battle Through the Heavens, Potato had devoted quite a few words to this man.

This man...

A first-grade alchemist, Liu Xi!

He was exceedingly lustful. If one had to define him, he was the sort of lecher who thought with his crotch and wanted to bed any woman he saw.

The richly dressed youth beside Liu Xi, if Gu Fang was not mistaken, was the young master of Wutan City's Jia Lie Family.

Jia Lie'ao, a three-star Dou Zhe.

Speaking of Jia Lie'ao, one had to mention Wutan City's three great families.

The Xiao Family, the Jia Lie Family, and the Ao Ba Family!

These three families controlled every aspect of Wutan City. No matter what one wanted to do, one would always have to go through them.

The Ao Ba Family mainly operated Wutan City's pleasure houses, while the Xiao Family and Jia Lie Family controlled the city's markets of all sizes.

While maintaining order, they also collected stall fees—protection money!

And because both the Xiao Family and Jia Lie Family drew their income from the markets, friction often arose between them. Over time...

The two families had practically reached the point of being irreconcilable enemies.

Under normal circumstances, Gu Fang would not involve himself in such childish family squabbles, but...

The current situation left him no choice.

Because...

Gu Fang's sister was currently in the Xiao Family, temporarily known as...

Xiao Xun'er!

Liu Xi stepped forward two paces, his eyes sweeping over Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yu's slender, long legs.

While inwardly admiring their fine legs, he put on a gentlemanly smile and said, "I am Liu Xi. Might I invite the two ladies to take a stroll through the market with me?

Whatever the two ladies take a fancy to in this market, put it all on my tab."

Xiao Yu looked at Liu Xi opposite her and naturally noticed the lewdness in his eyes. She immediately said coldly, "No time. Find someone else."

With that, she took Xun'er's hand and turned to leave.

Xiao Yu's blunt words reached Liu Xi's ears, but rather than fury, they earned a sinister smile from him.

"Spicy, spirited—I like it!"

Given Liu Xi's status as a first-grade alchemist, ordinary women came at his beck and call. Even if they were unwilling, they would eventually have to offer themselves because of his status!

And thus...

Liu Xi had long grown tired of women who did not know how to resist. He was desperate for a fiery woman to serve him, and the hot-tempered Xiao Yu perfectly met his requirements.

And at the same time...

Liu Xi's gaze swept toward Xiao Xun'er, the woman in the pale green dress whose hand Xiao Yu was holding!

Even though Liu Xi had possessed quite a few women, including some so-called beauties, not a single one had possessed such temperament and beauty!

Seeing two such exquisite women at once, Liu Xi felt that Heaven itself had bestowed this upon him!

With such thoughts in mind, how could Liu Xi be willing to watch Xiao Yu leave with Xiao Xun'er?

He immediately gave a light wave toward the crowd!

Following Liu Xi's gesture, several burly men emerged from the crowd, wearing lewd grins as they blocked Xiao Yu and Xiao Xun'er's path.

Seeing the burly men blocking the way, Xiao Yu's lovely face darkened. She turned around and said coldly to Jia Lie'ao, "This is our Xiao Family's territory. Aren't you being a little too arrogant?"

"Hehe, is the Xiao Family that strong? If I wished it, I could easily leave your Xiao Family severely weakened. The methods of a first-grade alchemist...

Are not limited to what you see now!" Liu Xi said smugly as he stroked his snowy white sleeve.

At those words, anger flashed across Xiao Yu's lovely face, but she did not curse him aloud. Knowing the strength of alchemists, she did not dare make her words too cutting.

But just then...

Clap! Clap! Clap!

A series of claps suddenly rang out. Then, a handsome figure in black robes stepped in front of Xiao Yu.

A faintly mocking voice followed. "I thought you had some great trump card to be so arrogant in broad daylight.

So it turns out you are merely a measly first-grade alchemist.

I really do not understand how a trashy piece of garbage who is only a first-grade alchemist at this age has the nerve to display that alchemist badge."

The one speaking was Gu Fang...

Speaking of which, Gu Fang was fifteen years old at the moment. Although he had never been tested, he was definitely at least a Fifth-grade Alchemist. With such alchemy skill, he naturally had every right to call the other man trash.

But...

To everyone else, those words were unbelievably sarcastic!

Because...

In their eyes, even a first-grade alchemist was an immensely revered figure. How could they not be shocked to see one suddenly insulted so viciously by a youth who had appeared out of nowhere?

"Who is this kid? Where did he come from?"

"This kid is finished. Liu Xi is now an honored guest of the Jia Lie Family. Slapping Liu Xi's face is the same as slapping the Jia Lie Family's face."

"Look, Liu Xi's face has already gone dark. There is no way this ends peacefully!"

Diao Yu looked at Gu Fang and listened to his words.

The corner of his mouth twitched as he glanced toward Jia Lie'ao beside Liu Xi, panic rising in his heart.

Diao Yu was not worried that Gu Fang would be hurt by these people. After all, the strongest people present were only around the Dou Zhe and Dou Shi level. What worried him was...

The Jia Lie Family's clan leader, Jia Lie Bi!

That was a Da Dou Shi-level figure.

Diao Yu had once happened to see the Battle Qi Gauze Robe around Gu Fang's body. A Battle Qi Gauze Robe was the mark of a Dou Shi, which meant...

His benefactor had not reached the Da Dou Shi level.

And even if Jia Lie Bi did not make a move, he had an entire great family behind him, with quite a few Dou Shi-level figures. Even if his benefactor was strong...

Two fists could not defeat four hands!

While Diao Yu was alarmed, Liu Xi's expression had already turned livid—or rather, pitch-black would have been more accurate.

"Kid, trying to play the hero and save the beauties? Do you have what it takes?"

Liu Xi gritted his teeth. "You want to die? I'll grant you that wish. Jia Lie'ao, call someone and have them deal with him!"

Hearing Liu Xi's words, Jia Lie'ao did not immediately act. Instead, he carefully sized Gu Fang up and down!

As the Young Clan Leader of the Jia Lie Family, Jia Lie'ao was no fool. Since the other party dared step forward so arrogantly, he definitely had something to rely on.

Just as Jia Lie'ao hesitated, Diao Yu, who had been hiding to the side, sprang out with a smile. "Young Clan Leader Jia Lie'ao, this is a misunderstanding. It is all a misunderstanding."

As he spoke, he pointed at Gu Fang and said, "This young master is from a family in the Imperial City. He came here to take care of a few matters."

"Oh?"

Jia Lie'ao looked at Diao Yu, a trace of amusement flashing through his eyes. "Young master, then may I ask which family this young master belongs to?"

"This..."

Diao Yu froze.

And the moment Diao Yu hesitated, Jia Lie'ao began to laugh.

If they truly had backing, with the temperaments of these mercenaries, they would have long wished for everyone to know it. Why would they hem and haw like this?

They were obviously borrowing a tiger's hide!

With that thought, Jia Lie'ao no longer held back. He raised his hand, then swung it forward.

"Get him! Leave him with one breath and bring him back to the family. I want to see which family's little mongrel dares meddle in the Jia Lie Family's affairs!"