boyutpedia 427. Unprovoked conflict
427. Unprovoked conflict
Xiao Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this. He didn't want to cause any trouble, but this trouble had come to him out of nowhere.
"I've only come to the Pill Tower to see the Xuan Yi Guild Master. Please make way!" Xiao Yan explained.
As a behemoth in the Central Plains, Xiao Yan did not want to cause conflict with the people of the Pill Tower at this time.
The crowd surrounding Xiao Yan softened their stance after his explanation. After all, they were all alchemists, and everyone knew that Xiao Yan was no ordinary person after he unleashed his strange fire.
"No matter who you are, you dare to act so presumptuously in the Pill Tower. On behalf of my teacher, I will capture you and bring you to justice!" The man in black accused Xiao Yan without giving him a chance to explain.
Having said that, the man flashed in front of Xiao Yan and attacked fiercely.
However, when Xiao Yan looked at the man in black, he saw that the man's aura was only at the level of a six-star Dou Zong. Moreover, Xiao Yan could tell at a glance that the Dou Qi released by the man in black was weak and unstable, probably because he had consumed a lot of pills during his cultivation.
It's not uncommon for alchemists to neglect their cultivation and rely on the power of pills to advance their levels. However, this significantly reduces their combat strength compared to opponents of the same level, let alone when facing Xiao Yan, who routinely challenges opponents of higher levels!
The man in black threw a punch at Xiao Yan, but to Xiao Yan, it was full of openings. Xiao Yan took two steps to his right rear, barely dodging the man in black's attack, and then casually struck Song Qing's back with his right palm.
Xiao Yan's lightning-fast attack was far beyond the black-clad man's reaction time. Xiao Yan's cunning palm strike caused him to lose his balance, rolling awkwardly on the ground.
With a single blow, the difference in skill was immediately apparent!
The difference in their abilities is like heaven and earth.
Xiao Yan was aware of the black-clad man's unusual identity, so he was careful to exercise restraint and only used a small amount of force.
"I have no intention of arguing with you, so please stop trying to stop me."
Then Xiao Yan slowly prepared to leave. At this moment, the man in black looked at Xiao Yan's relaxed and indifferent way of defeating him, and thought of the beautiful figure watching him from behind. He couldn't swallow his anger.
"Gentlemen, this man has come to our Pill Tower with malicious intent. Join me in capturing him!"
"Young Master Song, this man's background is not simple!"
"This person is extremely powerful and cannot be defeated by force."
"Is it possible that it's a misunderstanding?"
The man in black gritted his teeth: "Please rest assured and proceed. I will inform my grandfather about this matter. If any problems arise later, I, Song Qing, will take full responsibility!"
As soon as Song Qing finished speaking, the many alchemists who had appeared were all eager to make their move. Everyone could see that Xiao Yan was no ordinary person, but they knew even better about Song Qing's identity! Song Qing was backed by an absolute high-ranking member of the Pill Tower. If they could curry favor with the person behind Song Qing, it might just be the beginning of their rise in status within the Pill Tower.
Not to mention that Song Qing had made it clear that he would bear all the consequences today, which greatly relieved everyone's worries.
Song Qing was secretly delighted. He knew better than anyone that Xiao Yan was innocent, but he needed to use this occasion to announce something to the woman behind him.
He had long coveted the alluring woman behind him, and with his talent and background, he could easily outmaneuver all her other suitors. She was indeed more enthusiastic towards him than towards others, but this enthusiasm always had its limits. Whenever Song Qing tried to take things a step further, she would cunningly refuse.
So much time has passed, and he still hasn't made any real progress. He only dares not overstep his bounds because of his alluring female teacher. Countless nights, he's consumed by lust, and can only helplessly scratch his head in frustration.
However, the fox-spirited woman's family, the Cao family of Danta, is currently facing immense pressure. As a result, the woman herself has been troubled by family matters lately.
Upon learning of this, Song Qing was incredibly excited. He knew perfectly well that this unexpected turn of events presented him with his best chance to seize the opportunity and win over the alluring woman!
Therefore, he needed to demonstrate to the woman his background and his grandfather's immense influence in Danta, so that she would believe he could be her support.
Commanding everyone to capture Xiao Yan is clearly a golden opportunity. Even if Xiao Yan really is related to Xuan Yi, so what? Xuan Yi won't do anything to me even if he finds out; at most, I'll just have to apologize to Xiao Yan afterwards.
If he could win over the woman behind him, his future would be bright. This alluring woman was currently the most likely successor to the three giants of the Pill Tower! If he could eventually become an eighth-grade alchemist, he could leverage her influence to challenge for a position among the Pill Tower's leaders. This behemoth, the Pill Tower, would ultimately be under his control, and the opportunity was right before him!
At this moment, Xiao Yan was forced to stop, as more than a dozen auras locked onto him. These people from the Pill Tower were all shrewd individuals. Xiao Yan's ability to enter this place and his possession of a strange fire meant he was definitely not a simple person. They wanted to use this opportunity to find out Xiao Yan's background.
As long as Xiao Yan displays extraordinary strength, they will immediately withdraw. Song Qing's background is suddenly terrifying, but that is only his background; he himself does not have the power to command everyone.
Xiao Yan also let out a soft breath. He knew that his preparation to race against time would probably be affected by the fact that the person in front of him couldn't do it. He had been tolerant, but that didn't mean he had no temper.
A hint of impatience flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, and the Crimson Lotus Heart Flame within him was poised to erupt: "Since you're being so aggressive, I'll see what you can do to me today!"
After saying that, Xiao Yan's figure disappeared from the spot like a ghost, and the next moment he appeared in front of Song Qing.
Several streams of soul power immediately blocked the attack, and the beast fire in Song Qing's hand was no ordinary weapon either, as it aimed directly at Xiao Yan.
"break!"
The crimson lotus heart fire erupted instantly, and the illusory crimson lotus phantom shone brightly. Several people on the ground lost their footing and staggered backward. The seal of soul power was also completely shattered by the crimson lotus heart fire in the first instant.
Taking advantage of this brief moment, Song Qing unleashed a handprint entirely condensed from soul power, slamming it horizontally towards Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan realized that this handprint was different from his usual crude attacks condensed from soul power; it was a clever combination of soul power, allowing Song Qing to unleash a power far exceeding his own under normal circumstances.
Meanwhile, the members of the Pill Tower surrounded Xiao Yan again from several directions.