Chapter 498: Beautiful Women Are Not to Be Offended

A discordant voice sounded from the side. Ye Yuan and the other three turned around and saw a young man coldly watching them.

The young man looked displeased, clearly having heard Ye Yuan's 'arrogant' words just now.

Seeing this young man, Xu Zihui and Bao Sangui both changed expression: 'Young Master Ren Dong!'

'So it's you. Where did you find this country bumpkin? Never seen the world, spouting nonsense here?' Ren Dong glanced faintly at Xu Zihui and Bao Sangui, obviously knowing them.

'This is...' Xu Zihui was about to explain, but Ren Dong cut him off with a wave.

'Forget it, I'm not interested in this kind of trash either.' Ren Dong glanced lightly at Ye Yuan's alchemist badge, his face full of contempt.

'A mere alchemist, better keep a low profile in Wufang City. The Alchemist Guild's examination isn't something any Tom, Dick, or Harry can pass.'

After speaking, Ren Dong strode away, leaving Xu Zihui and the others without even a chance to explain.

'Hey, how dare you speak like that? Your alchemy skills aren't even fit to polish my master's shoes, yet you dare to lecture my master here!'

Ye Yuan didn't say anything about Ren Dong's contempt, but Xiao Ruyan couldn't stand it and called out loudly to stop Ren Dong.

In recent days, Xiao Ruyan had been cultivating the Thousand Derivations Soul Art and the Three Talents Reincarnation Technique.

But as she delved deeper into her cultivation, she realized the profound depth of these two arts and how terrifying Ye Yuan's alchemy skills truly were!

Previously, she had only wanted to become his disciple to get close to him, but now, in Xiao Ruyan's heart, Ye Yuan was like a deity.

Ren Dong's badge was only at the level of a mid-level quasi-Dan King, which was not even in the same league as Ye Yuan's.

Now someone actually dared to show disrespect to Ye Yuan.

Ren Dong had only taken a few steps when he heard Xiao Ruyan's shout. He turned back, looking at her with an unfriendly expression.

"Are you sure you weren't joking just now? Do you know who I am?" Ren Dong said, narrowing his eyes.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Yue Mengli had taught Xiao Ruyan the art of disguise. At this moment, both of them looked very plain, so as not to attract unwanted attention.

"I don't care who you are! You're just a mid-level quasi-Dan King, not even necessarily better than me, and you dare insult my master? Let me tell you, my master simply can't be bothered to take the alchemist exam; otherwise, you wouldn't even be worthy of carrying his shoes!" Xiao Ruyan puffed out her chest and said with righteous indignation.

He knew Ye Yuan's level all too well. Back in the Central Royal City, Ye Yuan had crushed Tong Wenchang of the Tong family, leaving him utterly without confidence.

Now that Ye Yuan's strength had advanced further, not to mention ordinary mid-level quasi-Dan Kings, even a high-level quasi-Dan King would be no match for him.

Faced with Xiao Ruyan's staunch support, Ye Yuan could only force a bitter smile.

He really didn't take Ren Dong's insult to heart, but Xiao Ruyan seemed as if she had been greatly provoked.

This girl really couldn't tolerate even a speck of sand in her eyes.

"Heh, quite the big talk! In this Wufang City, apart from those veteran Dan Kings and Dan Emperors, hardly anyone dares to speak to me like that! Kid, since you're this girl's master, do you dare to compete with me? I want to see who will be carrying whose shoes!" Ren Dong turned to Ye Yuan and pressed him.

At this moment, Xu Zihui quietly reminded Ye Yuan, "Young Master Ren Dong is the strongest of the younger generation in the Ren family. He's not yet thirty and already a mid-level quasi-Dan King. It's said he's fully qualified to challenge a high-level quasi-Dan King. Master Ye, please don't act on impulse."

Xu Zihui had spent many years in Wufang City and knew well how difficult it was to produce a top-tier alchemist.

At Ye Yuan's age, it was absolutely impossible for him to surpass Ren Dong.

Rather than making everyone lose face, he might as well remind Ye Yuan to avoid this unnecessary conflict.

Ye Yuan's soul power had long since reached the level of an intermediate quasi-pill king; within the realm of quasi-pill kings, no one could be his match.

He really couldn't muster much interest in such a contest.

Hearing Xu Zihui's praise, Ren Dong felt quite pleased with himself.

He had no psychological burden in competing with Ye Yuan. How could a teenage boy be his opponent?

As for Xiao Ruyan's mention of a master, Ren Dong took it as a joke.

Who knew what the relationship between those two was? She only said that to boost Ye Yuan's status.

"Haha, so this big brother is truly formidable. I admire you, I admire you. As for the contest... let's just forget it." Ye Yuan smiled and brushed it off.

Times had changed. The reason he had struck out at Tong Wenchang was because Tong Wenchang's actions had thoroughly angered him.

But this Ren Dong was merely a bit arrogant and hadn't done anything to him, so Ye Yuan naturally wouldn't crush his confidence.

"Hahaha, kid, it seems you have some self-awareness! But..." Ren Dong glanced at Yue Mengli and Xiao Ruyan, sighed, and said, "Your taste... is really quite poor, hehe."

Ren Dong's tone was sarcastic, clearly contemptuous of Yue Mengli's and Xiao Ruyan's appearances.

Hearing this, Xiao Ruyan was furious.

Women, especially beautiful women, can't stand being told they're not pretty!

Moreover, Xiao Ruyan was one of the Two Beauties of the Royal City in the Hurricane Realm; her beauty was evident.

"Master, this guy needs a lesson. Why are you avoiding the fight?" Xiao Ruyan stomped her foot in anger.

Just as Ye Yuan was about to console her, Yue Mengli, who had been silent, suddenly spoke: "Ye Yuan, I know your alchemy skills are superb, but I've never seen them. How about letting me witness them today?"

Good heavens, even the gentle-tempered Yue Mengli was angry!

That one remark from Ren Dong had really lit a fuse!

It seemed he had to participate in the alchemist assessment whether he wanted to or not.

Women, especially beautiful women, must never be offended.

Hearing Yue Mengli's words, Ye Yuan couldn't help but break out in a sweat.

In his eyes, Yue Mengli was always so serene and elegant.

Although she had spoken very calmly, the faint anger in her words had already seeped out.

Moreover, this was the first time Yue Mengli had asked something of Ye Yuan, leaving him at a loss for how to refuse.

"Alright, alright, it's just refining a pill. How big a deal is it?" Ye Yuan said helplessly.

"It's not just about refining a pill! Master, you must not cut corners! You have to compete with him and make him know what true alchemy is!" Xiao Ruyan pointed at Ren Dong.

Ye Yuan couldn't help but turn back to look at Yue Mengli. She didn't speak, but her eyes seemed to say something.

The meaning was as if to say, give that clueless kid a good lesson!

Ye Yuan couldn't help but look at Ren Dong sympathetically and said, "Brother, it's not that I won't help you, but you really shouldn't have provoked them!"