Shock

Though the soldier's words were crude, Xiao Yu saw that the people behind him had no complaints. Instead, when they looked at the fat alchemist, their eyes carried reverence.

Xiao Yu immediately understood. It seemed that they held alchemists in heartfelt respect. Not only that, once an alchemist gained status within the guild, they enjoyed conveniences in many areas. Xiao Yu wondered whether he should also visit the Alchemist Guild and take the alchemist examination. With his alchemy skills, obtaining a Tier-Three Alchemist badge might not be difficult!

However, Xiao Yu was in a hurry to enter the city and buy supplies, so he decided it would not be too late to go after returning from the desert. Behind him, Xiao Yi Xian sized up the Tier-Two Alchemist, then glanced at Xiao Yu. It seemed that he was an alchemist too!

Although Xiao Yu is also an alchemist, he's far more easygoing than that fat man. That fat man's tone is truly annoying!

This was not really Xiao Yi Xian's fault. After all, alchemists were a prestigious profession on this continent. In such an environment, any alchemist would inevitably possess a certain amount of pride.

Xiao Yu could not be bothered to argue over such things. Thinking that avoiding trouble was better than seeking it, he took Xiao Yi Xian's hand and prepared to move aside. At that moment, after looking Xiao Yi Xian up and down, the fat alchemist revealed a greedy expression.

Xiao Yi Xian had already put on a white veil before entering the city, but when the fat alchemist saw her curvaceous body, improper thoughts still arose in his mind!

The fat alchemist walked up to Xiao Yi Xian, his gaze falling upon her alluring figure. He could not help but praise, "What a superb beauty. It seems my luck is quite good today!"

Then, putting on the air of a gentleman, the fat man smiled. "I am Ke Lei, a Tier-Two Alchemist of the Mo City Alchemist Guild. Might I have the honor of inviting this young lady to take a stroll with me? Rest assured, in Mo City, whatever you want, I can satisfy you!" As he spoke, he displayed the Tier-Two Alchemist badge on his chest. His bloated features were filled with arrogance, as though he had already decided that the woman before him would agree.

Unfortunately, Xiao Yi Xian found the fat man's gaze extremely repulsive. She stepped back and said coldly, "No need."

Xiao Yi Xian's rejection made Ke Lei's face darken. He said coldly, "Do you know the consequences of refusing me? Don't go looking for trouble!" The threat in his words was unmistakable!

The fat man's gaze had already made Xiao Yu uncomfortable, and now he was spouting such threats. A trace of coldness flashed through Xiao Yu's eyes. He was merely a Tier-Two Alchemist; in Xiao Yu's eyes, he was nothing special!

Xiao Yu shifted slightly and shielded Xiao Yi Xian behind him. Xiao Yi Xian's heart stirred. Looking at the slender figure before her, she felt an immense sense of security, and withdrew the poison in her hand back into her sleeve.

Seeing Xiao Yu block his view, Ke Lei glared at him with a somewhat savage expression. "Who the hell are you? How dare you block my way?"

Xiao Yu smiled faintly. "I'm just a nobody. But as you said, don't go looking for trouble. Since we've given you the road, you should go first, lest disaster befall you!"

Xiao Yu's indifferent gaze and faint smile made Ke Lei's heart tremble. He did not dare meet his eyes, but once he came to his senses, he became enraged. He had actually been frightened by a single look from some nobody! If others found out, would they not laugh him to death?

"Courting death!" Ke Lei furiously threw a punch at Xiao Yu. A thin layer of Dou Qi Gauze formed over his fist, carrying a faint scorching aura.

Xiao Yu paid it no mind and directly caught Ke Lei's incoming fist. As Dou Qi circulated within his body, a rebounding force burst from Xiao Yu's palm. Ke Lei's expression changed, and his entire body flew backward. He staggered back more than ten meters before barely managing to stop himself.

Enraged, Ke Lei knew that the youth before him was also a Dou Master, and that his strength was definitely above his own. He did not rush forward to get beaten again. Instead, he roared at the nearby soldiers, "You bunch of trash! Didn't you see that he dared attack an alchemist? Get him!"

The soldiers who had been standing nearby immediately came to their senses at Ke Lei's roar and surrounded Xiao Yu.

Ke Lei glared venomously at Xiao Yu. "Aren't you arrogant? You dare oppose me? I'll make sure you die a miserable death! Let's see whether you dare make an enemy of the entire Jia Ma Empire!"

As long as Xiao Yu attacked these soldiers now, it would mean he was attacking the entire Jia Ma Empire. The empire would absolutely not permit anyone to challenge its authority. Even the Misty Cloud Sect would not deliberately oppose the entire Jia Ma Empire!

Many passersby around them secretly shook their heads and sighed as they looked at Xiao Yu. Why did he have to stand against an alchemist? This was clearly unwise, especially since that alchemist was a Tier-Two Alchemist!

Xiao Yi Xian, standing behind Xiao Yu, did not feel much concern. If they dared come forward, the poison in her hand would show no mercy. At worst, they could simply go to the Chu Yun Empire. The continent was so vast; was there really nowhere for them to settle?

Yet Xiao Yu showed no sign of panic. Looking at the soldiers who had already surrounded him, he asked with a smile, "Are you sure you want to stand up for him?"

Xiao Yu's calm demeanor made the soldiers hesitate slightly. The leading soldier frowned. "What do you mean?"

Before Xiao Yu could answer, Ke Lei, standing behind the soldiers, arrogantly shouted, "What are you still standing around for? Subdue that man for me! I'll make him wish he were dead! As for that little beauty, I'll keep her for my own enjoyment!" A lewd grin appeared on Ke Lei's face as he spoke.

Hearing Ke Lei's words, the soldiers did not dare hesitate any longer. They could still tell which mattered more between a Dou Master and a Tier-Two Alchemist!

Xiao Yu did not waste any more words. Dou Qi circulated within his body, and a surging, icy-white flame suddenly blazed to life in his palm. What was strange was that once the flame appeared, a trace of coolness spread through the surroundings!

Seeing the flame in Xiao Yu's palm, the leading soldier's expression changed drastically.

"Th-That's condensed real flame? You're a Tier-Four Alchemist?"

The surrounding soldiers also stared at Xiao Yu in horror. They guarded the Alchemist Guild as well, so they naturally knew something about the different alchemist ranks. Condensing real flame required one to be at least a Tier-Four Alchemist. Yet how old was this youth? This was simply unheard of!

Ke Lei, standing behind the soldiers, had not seen the flame in Xiao Yu's hand. When he saw that the soldiers had stopped advancing again, he said unhappily, "Your execution is truly terrible. I'll report this to your superiors!"

Hearing Ke Lei's threat, the leading soldier stepped aside, looking at Ke Lei with a trace of mockery. "Sorry, this lord's alchemist rank is higher than yours, so I cannot arrest him!"

Only then did Ke Lei see the icy-white flame in Xiao Yu's hand. His face instantly turned deathly pale. As an alchemist, he naturally knew more than these soldiers and understood even more clearly what this represented!

"F-Fourth... Tier-Four Alchemist?" Ke Lei uttered the words in horror.