The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 261: Chapter 261 Joining the Alchemist Association Chapter 261: Chapter 261 Joining the Alchemist Association Xu Dong clearly came prepared, intending to not let go of the fact that Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu had entered the Alchemist Association’s office space.

He might also be aware that Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu’s entry here had nothing to do with Liu Wen.

But he might as well know that Jing Yan knew Liu Wen and as long as Jing Yan knew Liu Wen, Liu Wen couldn’t clear himself completely.

Of course, even if he clung to this point, just based on this mistake, it would be hard to cause significant damage to Vice President Liu Wen.

What Xu Dong wanted was not to knock down Liu Wen at once but to use this to damage Liu Wen’s prestige within the Alchemist Association.

At the same time, he also wanted to teach Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu a lesson.

By having entered the office space of the Alchemist Association, he could argue he had reason to suspect that Jing Yan had ulterior motives, intending to spy on the secrets of the Alchemist Association.

This way, he had a reason to punish both of them.

And since Jing Yan knew Liu Wen, a figure at the vice president level, yet could not protect Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu, his prestige inside the Alchemist Association would obviously be hit even harder.

At this moment, Gao Zhao Hai was secretly very pleased.

Xu Dong had told him not to speak, so he dared not speak, but the challenging intent in his eyes was clear to everyone.

Weren’t you the one who suspended me?

Weren’t you acting all high and mighty just now?

What about now?

How come you’ve lost your nerve?

Not talking anymore?

Gao Zhao Hai’s eyes swept across Liu Wen.

Liu Wen also felt Gao Zhao Hai’s gaze and was equally annoyed.

But indeed, this situation was rather tricky.

If he were to stand by do nothing, he definitely wouldn’t be able to do it.

Once he didn’t intercede, it would be very difficult for Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu to leave safely, given his understanding of Xu Dong, who was unlikely to let Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu go easily.

“Vice President Liu Wen, I want to know whether these two people have anything to do with you at all,” Xu Dong continued, pressing Liu Wen with his tone.

If Liu Wen denied knowing Jing Yan, he would directly arrest Jing Yan.

If Liu Wen admitted knowing Jing Yan, then he would use this matter to make Liu Wen and Jing Yan both suffer significantly.

Xu Dong was indeed cunning and crafty.

Actually, before Liu Wen had suspended Gao Zhao Hai, he had already received a secret report.

But he didn’t rush out to help Gao Zhao Hai; he was waiting for Liu Wen to deal with Gao Zhao Hai and then come out to counterattack, which would be more impactful.

This would set an example of fairness in the hearts of many pill masters.

Gao Zhao Hai was indeed at fault, which I, Xu Dong, do not deny.

You, Liu Wen, dealt with Gao Zhao Hai, although Gao Zhao Hai is my man, I did not interfere, as it was clear Gao Zhao Hai was at fault first.

Now, Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu have obviously violated the rules of the Alchemist Association, let’s see what you, Liu Wen, are going to do.

If you, Liu Wen, want to protect these two people, then we really need to talk properly!

The pill masters in the room also maintained their silence, watching the situation unfold, knowing that the competition between the two vice presidents was not something they could interject in.

“Hehe…”

After a brief silence, Jing Yan suddenly laughed.

Although his laughter was not loud, the atmosphere in the room was very oppressive at that moment, so his laughter seemed particularly abrupt.

Xu Dong’s face changed, and his gaze sharply turned toward Jing Yan, furrowing his brows.

“Boy, what are you laughing at?” Xu Dong shouted.

“Oh, nothing much,” Jing Yan replied nonchalantly, shaking his head.

“Boy, don’t be too arrogant.

You trespassed into the Alchemist Association’s office space, which is a serious crime.

Let’s see if you can still laugh later!” Xu Dong said in a chilly tone.

He indeed had no intention of letting Jing Yan and Jing Qingzhu off easily, but as for how exactly to deal with the two, Xu Dong hadn’t decided yet—it would depend on Liu Wen’s exact attitude.

“Alchemist Xu Dong, I’m not being arrogant, but I have a few words to say,” Jing Yan said, narrowing his eyes, “I do know Alchemist Liu Wen, but Elder Qingzhu and I entering this room had absolutely nothing to do with Alchemist Liu Wen.”

Jing Yan spoke calmly.

“Alchemist Jiao Ming!” Jing Yan looked toward Jiao Ming, standing in the corner.

At this moment, Jiao Ming was extremely anxious; he did not want to get involved in the rivalry between the two vice presidents.

He wished not to draw any attention at all; if possible, he would have loved to leave the room immediately.

But just as he was praying that no one would notice him, Jing Yan directly called out his name.

Instantly, everyone’s gaze fell on him.

“Damn it!” Jiao Ming roared inwardly.

Although he really didn’t want to deal with Jing Yan, at this moment, he couldn’t pretend not to hear.

“I am here.” Jiao Ming’s forehead was covered with black lines as he deeply glanced at Jing Yan and stepped forward to respond.

“Alchemist Jiao Ming, why did you lead me and Elder Qingzhu to this room just now?” Jing Yan continued smiling, seemingly oblivious to Jiao Ming’s expression, and asked.

“It was Alchemist Gao Zhao Hai who asked me to bring you here,” Jiao Ming felt as if thousands of grass-mud horses were galloping across his mind, yet he still spoke the truth.

Indeed, it was Gao Zhao Hai who had previously instructed him to bring Jing Yan here.

Hearing this, Jing Yan was even more pleased.

Previously, he thought it was Fang Xu who had them come over, but it turned out to be Gao Zhao Hai.

Had it been Fang Xu, Jing Yan would have felt apologetic since there had been no conflicts between them.

With Gao Zhao Hai, Jing Yan felt even less pressure.

“Alchemist Xu Dong, it seems it was Gao Zhao Hai who wanted us to come here, not us intruding,” Jing Yan turned to Xu Dong.

Xu Dong’s expression grew even darker.

“Hmph, the reason I had you come here is because I knew you knew Vice President Liu Wen!” Gao Zhao Hai’s body slightly trembled as he hastily explained.

He was obviously lying through his teeth!

Before Liu Wen arrived, he had no idea that Jing Yan knew Vice President Liu Wen.

Had he known earlier about Jing Yan’s acquaintance with Liu Wen, he would never have allowed Jing Yan to come here.

His intention in bringing Jing Yan here was to humiliate him.

“Oh, I see,” Jing Yan nodded.

He clearly knew Gao Zhao Hai was lying, but he didn’t mind.

Even if he confronted Gao Zhao Hai about the lie, it wouldn’t make much difference: Gao Zhao Hai would simply insist that he knew Jing Yan was acquainted with Liu Wen, leaving Jing Yan with no evidence to prove otherwise.

“Mm, actually, my purpose here is to meet Alchemist Liu Wen,” Jing Yan nodded again.

“Hehe, it seems you admit it then,” Xu Dong’s eyes brightened slightly.

In his heart, he cursed how foolish it was to think that revealing his acquaintance with Liu Wen could offer any protection.

It was ridiculous.

“Yes, of course.

It is the truth.

I am not like some people who enjoy lying.

I am an honest person,” Jing Yan squinted and smiled, “However, I came to find Alchemist Liu Wen because I want to join the Alchemist Association.

I didn’t know the specific process for joining, so I sought out Alchemist Liu Wen, whom I knew, to learn more.

Isn’t that very normal?”

Jing Yan spread his hands.

His point was that he came to inquire about joining the Alchemist Association by meeting Alchemist Liu Wen.

However, due to Gao Zhao Hai’s actions, they ended up in this room.

“Hm?” Xu Dong’s gaze sharpened, his eyes flashing fiercely.

Liu Wen also turned his gaze towards Jing Yan.

“Young man, you want to join the Alchemist Association?

What makes you think you are qualified to join?

Such an excuse is just too clumsy,” Xu Dong said with a cold laugh.

“Oh?

Alchemist Xu Dong, then please tell me, what are the requirements for joining the Alchemist Association?” Jing Yan was waiting for Xu Dong to say just that.

In fact, Jing Yan hadn’t planned to join the Alchemist Association before.

But given how things had developed, he could only play this card.

“Hmph, to join the Alchemist Association, you first need to be a pill master.

Kid, are you a pill master?” Xu Dong scoffed, glaring darkly at Jing Yan.

He simply did not believe that Jing Yan could be a Pill Master.

He also knew that Jing Yan had come from a place as insignificant as Donglin City.

Not to mention a small city like Donglin City, even within Lanqu County City, they couldn’t find a pill master as young as Jing Yan.

Thus, the notion of Jing Yan being a pill master was utterly impossible.

Not only did Xu Dong disbelieve this, but other pill masters present were also skeptical.

Though Jing Yan had previously produced a Second-class Guiyuan Pill, possessing a Second-class Guiyuan Pill didn’t necessarily mean Jing Yan was a pill master.

Even Liu Wen, who frowned at Jing Yan, knew Jing Yan was an exceptionally skilled Pharmacist.

In terms of concocting medicines, even he, a Fifth-level Pill Master, wasn’t as good as Jing Yan in many aspects.

However, he didn’t know Jing Yan was a pill master.

Pill Masters and Pharmacists were worlds apart.

Given Jing Yan’s talents as a Pharmacist, it was highly likely he could become a Pill Master over time, but it required a long period of accumulation; becoming a Pill Master wasn’t something achieved overnight.

Perhaps the only person slightly uneasy among those present was Gao Zhao Hai.

Although he hadn’t seen Jing Yan refine elixirs at the Manager’s Mansion, the fact that Jing Yan produced an item called the Heavenly Eye Pill was real.

He felt that Jing Yan might actually be a pill master, and even a Second-level Little Pill King.

“Oh, then there’s no problem.

I am a pill master, so it seems I am eligible to join the Alchemist Association.” Just as everyone’s eyes were on Jing Yan, wondering how he would respond, he made this shocking statement.

“You are a pill master?” Xu Dong bellowed.

“Yes, I am a pill master, and even a Little Pill King too,” Jing Yan smiled and then turned his gaze to Liu Wen, “Alchemist Liu Wen, I would like to join the Alchemist Association, may I?”

“You may…” Liu Wen was somewhat unable to decide.

If Jing Yan truly was a pill master, then of course he could join the Alchemist Association.

The question was, could Jing Yan actually produce elixirs?

If Jing Yan was just bluffing, that would significantly complicate matters.