C127 Teach Him a Lesson

Upon hearing the maid's sneering tone, Lin Xuan's expression turned icy:

"You're merely a maid. How dare you be so presumptuous?"

Lyu's face stiffened the moment Lin Xuan's words hung in the air.

She hadn't anticipated that Lin Xuan would rebuke her.

As a servant within the Alchemists' Guild, Lyu was effectively a member of the Guild's staff.

Though she was at the mere Qi Gathering Stage, many at the Condensation Spin Stage treated her with respect.

Lin Xuan's kind was rare.

Quickly regaining her composure, Lyu was seething with anger and wanted to lash out at him.

But the instant she met Lin Xuan's piercing gaze, she involuntarily shuddered.

A wave of cold fear swept over her.

To her, he seemed more daunting than any natural disaster or wild beast.

Almost immediately, her rage subsided significantly.

Meanwhile, the crowd around them burst into a series of mocking laughter.

"He actually dared to obstruct Miss Mo's path. He deserves Lyu's scolding!"

"Lyu is a friend of Miss Mo!"

"Miss Mo isn't merely a prodigy in pill refining; she's also the granddaughter of the Earth-ranked Alchemist, Master Mo!"

"He's despicable, daring to be so brazen!"

The surrounding warriors jeered at him, their eyes gleaming with the intent to step in and give Lin Xuan a lesson.

A detached chill settled over Lin Xuan's features.

Did they truly believe he was a pushover?

Mo Ruyan glanced his way, standing next to Lyu, and huffed disdainfully:

"Who asked you to be in the way? You lack any semblance of manliness."

Lin Xuan's persistent gaze on her chest had already irked her.

His good looks were the only reason she hadn't snapped.

She was taken aback that Lin Xuan would dare to speak out.

A flicker of annoyance crossed Mo Ruyan's face.

With a frosty demeanor, Lin Xuan's eyes swept over Mo Ruyan as he retorted without a hint of warmth:

"Whether I possess manliness is irrelevant to you.

This road is wide enough for all. By what authority do you claim I'm blocking your path?

Furthermore, your maid has insulted me. Is this the hospitality of the Alchemists' Guild?"

He glanced at Mo Ruyan's attribute panel, acknowledging her impressive status. She was, after all, a top-tier talent of the Drifting Cloud Sect.

She was stunning and her figure was sizzling.

But what did that matter?

He wasn't swayed by desire.

And her background? He cared even less.

Her grandfather was merely an Earth-ranked Alchemist. If he replicated a few more alchemy talents, he could achieve the same status.

So, Lin Xuan had no intention of treating her with kid gloves.

Upon hearing his words, Mo Ruyan was taken aback, struggling to process them.

She was a rare alchemy prodigy, and her grandfather was an Earth-ranked Alchemist, an elder within the Alchemists' Guild.

Plus, her beauty meant she was met with kindness by all.

But she had never encountered someone like Lin Xuan.

In a flash, Mo Ruyan was seething with anger, her chest heaving with each breath.

"Miss Mo, allow me to discipline him on your behalf!"

A rather dashing young man in the crowd could contain himself no longer. With an icy shout, he charged at Lin Xuan, his fist aimed to strike.

"I'm going to give him a thrashing too!"

"This guy is insufferable. We can't let him get away with this!"

Several others joined the fray, converging on Lin Xuan in attack.

Each was at least in the late stages of the Condensation Spin Stage, their combined assault bearing down on Lin Xuan.

Unfazed, Lin Xuan let out a cold laugh.

He lashed out with a palm strike, not even bothering to invoke martial arts.

In a heartbeat, a tempest roared, as though space itself was being shattered, an awe-inspiring display of power.

The charging youths' faces drained of color as they felt an overwhelming torrent of force engulf them.

They stood no chance.

Sent hurtling backward, they crashed into the onlookers, a chorus of agonized cries filling the air.

A hush fell over the crowd.

Then, the noise level surged.

"This guy is incredibly powerful!"

"With just one palm, he took down Chen Hee, Liu Huawen, and Zhang Heh!"

"His strength far surpasses that of the Condensation Spin Stage Peak."

"And he's still so young—a top-tier prodigy for sure!"

The crowd buzzed with conversation.

At the entrance of the Alchemists' Guild, the passersby were at least at the Late Qi Transformation Stage, their insights not to be underestimated.

They could clearly discern the extent of Lin Xuan's prowess.

But they never anticipated that he could swiftly defeat several warriors in the late period of the Condensation Spin Stage.

His power was indeed frightening.

And he hadn't even used his full strength.

If he were to unleash his full might, just how fearsome would his power be?

Looking at Lin Xuan's youthful visage, it was clear to all that he was a top-tier prodigy.

Certainly, even in Cangyuan Country, he would be considered among the elite geniuses.

The crowd was utterly astounded.

No longer did they dare mock him; their looks turned to ones of awe.

Across the way, Mo Ruyan was equally taken aback.

This turn of events was beyond her expectations.

She had let Chen Hee and Liu Huawen confront him, hoping they'd teach him a lesson on her behalf.

Yet, she hadn't foreseen Chen Hee and Liu Huawen being so effortlessly overpowered by him.

This revelation left Mo Ruyan even more shaken.

After all, both Chen Hee and Liu Huawen were renowned geniuses of Fengyun City.

She wasn't sure she could best either of them.

But they had been soundly defeated.

It was as though they were not even on the same level.

He was excessively strong.

Mo Ruyan was inwardly reeling from the shock, her anger significantly quelled.

"You think you can cause me trouble with those meager skills? You're nothing but a bunch of weaklings!"

Lin Xuan scoffed, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

Wherever his eyes landed, heads bowed, no one daring to meet his steely gaze.

Those who harbored resentment felt a shiver run through them at the chill of Lin Xuan's stare and the reminder of his strength, quashing any rebellious thoughts.

Mo Ruyan, witnessing this, let out a derisive huff.

"This time you've proven yourself. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll let this slide!"

Having witnessed Lin Xuan's formidable abilities, she knew better than to think she could come out on top.

With that, she turned and made her way toward the inner sanctum of the Alchemists' Guild.