Chapter 2238: Intolerable Bullying (Major 4000-Word Update, First and Second Parts)

Dan Xian said nothing, just stared coldly at Ye Chen.

The other Heavenly Prides of the Pill Emperor Clan behind him, however, surrounded them and each looked icily at Ye Chen, saying, “Fellow Daoist, we truly and sincerely wish to buy the four types of medicinal materials on you. They’re very important to us. Offering twenty percent above market price is already a lot, but don’t think our Pill Emperor Clan clansmen are suckers, easy to bully.”

As they spoke, they exposed their identities as members of the Pill Emperor Clan.

Hearing this, the servants in the Medicine Hall on the third floor of Wanbao Pavilion were all shocked. These people were actually Heavenly Prides of the Pill Emperor Clan.

Ye Chen’s expression chilled. The Corpse-devouring Worm Emperor at his side stepped forward, chuckled coldly and said, “Pill Emperor Clan, what a damn impressive background you’ve got there. We’re just soooo scared.”

As he spoke, the Corpse-devouring Worm Emperor kept patting his own chest, looking all worried and frightened, but no matter how you looked at it, it was clearly just putting on an act, dripping with mockery.

“What do you mean by that?”

One Heavenly Pride of the Pill Emperor Clan stared coldly at the Corpse-devouring Worm Emperor.

“You still don’t get what I mean?” The Corpse-devouring Worm Emperor suddenly seemed to become another person, staring frostily at the many Heavenly Prides of the Pill Emperor Clan, and said, “We’re not selling these medicinal materials. Pill Emperor Clan has lots of money, right? Well, we’re not short on money either.”

When it came to heritage, not a single one of these Pill Emperor Clan Heavenly Prides could compare to Ye Chen, because Ye Chen had stolen nearly half of the Jiuyan Emperor Clan’s foundation—he was basically a walking Treasure Vault, utterly lacking in Spirit Stones.

Dan Xian looked at Ye Chen, knowing he was the true decision-maker, and with a trace of arrogance said, “Fellow Daoist, I believe you’re a reasonable man. As long as you sell us the four medicinal plants at the original price, from now on you’ll be a friend of our Pill Emperor Clan.”

“Sorry, being friends with the Pill Emperor Clan is something we can’t afford.” Ye Chen said blandly, then turned to the people behind him and said, “Let’s go.”

“You—”

Dan Xian hadn’t expected Ye Chen to be so unappreciative. His face darkened with anger, then he pulled out a Communication Jade Token and sent a message. Immediately afterward, he said coldly to Ye Chen and the others, “If you don’t hand over the four medicinal plants today, don’t blame us for being rude.”

Ye Chen and the others watched all this with cold eyes. Aben spoke directly, “Move.”

Dan Xian’s gaze fell on Aben. He smiled slightly, his expression not cold at all; on the contrary, he seemed especially humble and polite as he said, “Miss, these people aren’t worth following. They don’t understand the times, and sooner or later they’ll pay the price for it. Why not walk with us instead? My Pill Emperor Clan is willing to open wide its doors for you, Miss.”

Aben’s eyes were icy. With a swish she stepped forward, about to make a move, but a hand stopped her.

It was Ye Chen.

She looked at Ye Chen in confusion, not understanding why he was stopping her.

Dan Xian, however, sneered, “Miss, I already said, he’s just a gutless thug. I am a Heaven’s Chosen of the Pill Emperor Clan, how would he dare to—”

Boom—

Before he could finish his sentence, Dan Xian’s expression changed drastically as he felt a terrifying sense of danger crash over him. Acting on instinct, his whole body retreated like lightning.

Rumble—

The entire Medicine Hall shook violently, almost collapsing.

Cracks split across the floor. Ye Chen had stomped one foot down there, and as he looked at the retreating Dan Xian, he said, “Your speed’s not bad.”

But in the next instant, his voice turned completely cold: “She is my wife. You think you’re qualified to seduce her?”

Swish—

Ye Chen’s figure moved as if by teleportation, appearing in front of Dan Xian in a flash. With a crisp smack, a clear palm print was stamped on Dan Xian’s face.

Smack—

Dan Xian’s whole body was sent flying, blood spurting from his mouth along with several shattered teeth.

“You’re courting death!”

Dan Xian roared in fury, clearly not expecting that even after he revealed his identity as a Heavenly Pride of the Pill Emperor Clan, the other side would still dare lay hands on him.

The other Pill Emperor Clan Heavenly Prides all stared coldly at Ye Chen and his party, killing intent spreading.

“You want to start a war?”

Naturally, behind Ye Chen, Aben, the Corpse-devouring Worm Emperor and the others also stepped up.

“What’s going on here?”

At this moment, a voice suddenly cut into the standoff, and a middle-aged man with a somewhat gloomy, vulture-like face appeared, entering the Medicine Hall. Seeing the many cracks in the floor, his expression immediately darkened. He swept his gaze over everyone and barked, “This is Wanbao Pavilion’s territory. Who dares make a move here?”

“Elder Bo Yan.” Dan Xian stepped up and cupped his fists in greeting.

Elder Bo Yan looked in surprise at Dan Xian’s face, which clearly bore a palm print. He quickly recognized his true identity, showing a hint of shock, but the gloomy face soon shifted to a gentle smile as he likewise cupped his fists in return, saying, “So it’s little friend Dan Xian of the Pill Emperor Clan. Your grand arrival at our Wanbao Pavilion, we truly failed to welcome you properly. It’s just, your face—”

“Elder Bo Yan, you’ve come at just the right time. Just now these people attacked us out of nowhere. The palm print on my face is from this man taking advantage of my inattention to strike.” Dan Xian didn’t bother with extra words, directly pushing all the blame onto Ye Chen and the others, deliberately twisting the truth to imply that Ye Chen’s group had attacked first and snatched the medicinal materials they were about to buy.

They were reasonable; Ye Chen and his people were the ones being unreasonable and resorting to violence.

Hearing this, Elder Bo Yan turned a cold gaze toward Ye Chen and the others and said, “Wanbao Pavilion does not welcome guests like you. Hand over all the medicinal materials and take back your Spirit Stones. And you dared injure a little friend of the Pill Emperor Clan—kneel at once and apologize!”