Chapter 154: Astonishing Words (1)

Beside the bluestone path, the shadows of the trees swayed gently.

Chen Chuan and Su Mengxi sat opposite each other on stone stools, sunlight filtering through the gaps in the branches and leaves to cast mottled spots of light.

Su Mengxi listened intently, occasionally knitting her brows in deep thought, and at other times having a sudden realization.

Chen Chuan didn’t say much, but every sentence hit the mark, pointing directly at the core of the medicinal property conflicts in her Alchemy process.

"Red Essence Grass is fierce, like fire; Moonflower is gentle, like water. Water and fire are inherently incompatible, so forcing a Fusion naturally leads to a furnace explosion."

"Has Senior Sister ever thought about introducing a pinch of ’Earth Vein Purple Reishi’ powder?"

"This substance has a mild and neutralizing nature, containing the heavy essence of the earth. It can serve as a bridge to harmonize the hardness and softness of the Red Essence Grass and Moonflower."

"You don’t need much; just adding a sliver before the pill condenses might solve the problem of the unstable medicinal liquid."

Chen Chuan’s voice was flat.

"Earth Vein Purple Reishi... harmonizing hardness and softness..." Su Mengxi’s beautiful eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if a layer of mist had been suddenly swept away.

She murmured, "That’s it! Previously, I only thought about how to suppress the fierceness of the Red Essence Grass, but I forgot to guide and neutralize it! Junior Brother Chen Chuan, you are simply a Genius!"

The gaze she directed at Chen Chuan was full of wonder and gratitude. This seemingly ordinary Chen Chuan before her eyes always gave her a sense of sudden enlightenment with his insights into the Dao of Alchemy.

This was definitely not luck, but true hidden depth.

However, this harmonious and focused exchange did not last long.

A series of hurried and chaotic footsteps approached from afar, carrying undisguised malice and breaking the tranquility of the place.

"Chen Chuan! It really is you, you little animal. You actually dare to come back."

An arrogant voice full of hatred rang out like a broken gong, instantly attracting all eyes.

Led by Zhao Hengjiang, a group of seven or eight people swarmed over aggressively, instantly half-surrounding the stone table where Chen Chuan and Su Mengxi were.

Zhao Hengjiang, at the head, had a sickly flush on his face. He stared at Chen Chuan with venomous eyes, as if he wanted to swallow him alive.

Beside him, Lin Feng, at the Third Layer of the Half-Step Great Power Realm, stood with his hands behind his back. His gaze was haughty, a cold sneer played at the corners of his mouth, and he looked at Chen Chuan as if looking at an ant.

The rest were also members of the Qingtian Alliance, most with Cultivation at the Eighth or Ninth Layer of the Transcendence Realm. At this moment, they all glared at Chen Chuan, rubbing their fists and wiping their palms.

"Chen Chuan, you’ve been hiding for half a month; are you finally willing to show your face? Hmph, you luckily stole the spotlight at the Mission Hall, but that debt must be settled today!"

"If you know what’s good for you, get down on your knees right now and kowtow to admit your mistake! Break one of your own arms, and then hand over all the contribution points you got from that mission. I might consider only crippling your Cultivation and leaving you with your dog life."

Zhao Hengjiang pointed at Chen Chuan, his voice somewhat shrill due to excitement.

"That’s right! Kneel!"

"Senior Brother Zhao is being merciful; hurry up and do it."

"A piece of trash in the Transcendence Realm dares to offend our Qingtian Alliance? You don’t know whether you’re dead or alive!"

The Lackeys clamored one after another, their arrogance soaring, their spittle almost spraying onto Chen Chuan’s face.

Zhao Hengjiang’s chest heaved violently; his hatred for Chen Chuan was already sky-high.

Having been publicly humiliated half a month ago, if he didn’t pay it back a hundredfold, he, Zhao Hengjiang, would become a complete laughingstock in the Outer Sect and would never be able to hold his head up again.

Today, he must make Chen Chuan pay a price in blood!

Chen Chuan slowly raised his eyes, his gaze calmly scanning the surrounding crowd, finally pausing slightly on Lin Feng.

Third Layer of the Half-Step Great Power... He understood in his heart that dealing with this person with his strength would not be too much pressure.

Since Zhao Hengjiang was so impatient to come to his door seeking a beating, he would naturally oblige him.

However, before Chen Chuan could speak, Su Mengxi beside him already had a face like frost and stood up abruptly.

"Zhao Hengjiang! What do you want to do?"

Her cold voice carried a hint of anger, like ice beads falling on a jade plate.

Su Mengxi took a step forward, blocking the space between Chen Chuan and Zhao Hengjiang’s group.

Although her figure was slender, at this moment, she emitted an inviolable Aura.

Her exquisite face was covered in a layer of frost, and her autumn-water eyes stared sharply at Zhao Hengjiang.

"Chen Chuan is a friend of mine, Su Mengxi!" She said each word clearly, her voice reaching everyone around: "If anyone dares to lay a hand on him, they are an enemy of Su Mengxi! I will not be polite!"

As soon as these words came out, it was like a sudden thunderclap!

The crowd of onlookers that had already gathered instantly erupted, and the sound of discussion rose like a tide.

"Whoa! A friend? Senior Sister Su said it herself."

"What did I just hear? Senior Sister Su Mengxi, that Fairy who is cold to everyone, actually took the initiative to admit Chen Chuan is her friend?"

"What merit does this Chen Chuan have? A newcomer who just entered the sect not long ago, how did he manage to climb onto Senior Sister Su’s high branch?"

"Could they have known each other before? Are they childhood sweethearts? Or distant cousins?"

"Doesn’t look like it! Look at the way Senior Sister Su is protecting him. How is that just an ordinary friend? Could it be... they’re involved?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could my Goddess Su..."

"Tsk tsk, a kid in the Transcendence Realm has latched onto the Outer Sect’s favored daughter. This plot is explosive!"

"It’s over, it’s over, my heart is broken."

"But then again, this Chen Chuan is only passably handsome. What does Senior Sister Su see in him? Could it be some kind of special talent?"

One Disciple winked, his tone ambiguous, drawing a burst of knowing, low laughter from the surroundings.