"Who is he? How dare he speak to the Imperial Tutor like that?"

A young man snorted coldly.

As soon as he spoke, the master beside him immediately changed his expression dramatically, quickly covering the young man's mouth, saying:

"Are you mad? That's Zhu Tao!"

"Zhu Tao?"

The young man suddenly recalled something, and his face turned pale.

It must be remembered.

This Zhu Tao is not just any ordinary character.

He once even competed against Kong Shun for the Imperial Tutor position, but ultimately lost by a narrow margin. Since then, they have harbored resentment against each other.

The two often argue in certain scenarios, and now it's like gods clashing, not something they can provoke.

Everyone present curiously looked over, full of doubt, wondering why Zhu Tao would call Ye Qingchen a Martial Artist.

"What do you mean?" Kong Shun's face darkened.

However.

Zhu Tao laughed loudly, saying with a peculiar tone: "Kong Shun, you couldn't recruit a disciple, but why bring someone here to make up the numbers?"

Speaking.

He pointed with his right hand, landing on Ye Qingchen, saying: "You think I wouldn't recognize him? This is Ye Qingchen from the Bronze Rank! You bring a Martial Artist and claim he will become a Grandmaster of Alchemy? Isn't that absurd?"

Upon hearing this speech, everyone's gaze towards Ye Qingchen cooled a bit, losing the initial enthusiasm.

Respecting the Imperial Tutor is one thing, but whether Ye Qingchen has talent is another.

Moreover.

As Alchemists, they naturally look down on Cultivators.

"Kong Shun, is this your supposedly highly talented disciple? Tsk tsk tsk, truly interesting, he's actually a Bronze Rank Cultivator..." Another Alchemist who didn't get along with Kong Shun sneered. "Wouldn't you say he's rare in both Martial Dao and Alchemy Dao?"

The surroundings burst into laughter.

Some even shook their heads repeatedly.

It must be known.

Talent in Martial Dao does not equate to talent in Alchemy Dao. When recruiting disciples, thorough investigation of talent, character, and all aspects is conducted, only when perfectly satisfied do they accept them as disciples.

Those with Alchemy Dao talent are rare.

Let alone possessing both Martial Dao and Alchemy Dao talents.

"Hmph, even as a Bronze Rank expert, he's not worthy as an apprentice disciple!" an Elder Alchemist scoffed.

"Indeed, I don't see any alchemy talent in this kid." Another Alchemist shook his head.

Kong Shun's face gradually sank.

He hadn't expected.

Zhu Tao would jump out at this time.

However, with his proud nature, how could he endure others publicly humiliating Ye Qingchen? Moreover, Ye Qingchen is his disciple!

"Indeed!" Kong Shun nodded, saying: "Ye Qingchen is undoubtedly a rare talent in both Martial Dao and Alchemy Dao! His exceptional talent is unlike anything I've seen in my lifetime."

"How exceptional? Can it surpass my disciple Dongfang Yu?"

Zhu Tao laughed heartily.

Mentioning Dongfang Yu.

Everyone's gaze instantly turned towards the young man in purple behind Zhu Tao, who is truly an alchemy genius.

At just twenty years old, he has become a Yellow-Grade High-Grade Alchemist, reportedly approaching the Mysterious Grade.

In time, his achievements might surpass everyone present.

Moreover.

This Dongfang Yu has an extraordinary memory, having memorized most of the "Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna," skillfully handling various spirit grass attributes, even surpassing Elder Alchemists immersed in this field for half a lifetime.

Many envy Zhu Tao for having such a disciple.

And Zhu Tao often flaunts Dongfang Yu's talent in front of Kong Shun.

"Of course, it can!" Kong Shun snorted coldly.

"In that case, let's give everyone a spectacle. Let your disciple compete with mine, to see whose talent is higher, shall we?" Zhu Tao sneered tauntingly.

"If you want a spectacle, it's easy enough. How about a match between you and me?" Kong Shun said in a deep voice.

"Haha, today's protagonists are them, not us old folks!" Zhu Tao laughed, turning the tables, seemingly amused. "Or are you saying this kid isn't as impressive as you boast?"

"You..."

Kong Shun was at a loss for words.

Ye Qingchen's alchemy talent is naturally undisputed.

But the key issue is that Ye Qingchen has been learning alchemy under him for too short a time, barely three months, whereas Dongfang Yu has been with Zhu Tao for seven or eight years, making comparison difficult.

"Ye Qingchen, as a Bronze Rank expert, do you only know how to hide behind the Imperial Tutor?" At this moment, Dongfang Yu also mocked. "How about stepping forward to prove your alchemy talent?"

After a pause, he glanced at the silent Ye Qingchen, laughed loudly, saying: "Or are you just a pretender, lacking the courage?"

Others also shook their heads secretly, faces full of ridicule.

Clearly.

They didn't believe Ye Qingchen dared accept.

And Zhu Tao felt immensely pleased, as if the resentment in his heart had been thoroughly cleared. He had often lost to Kong Shun in past competitions.

This time, he could finally crush Kong Shun underfoot, leaving him unable to fight back!

However.

"You're right!"

At this moment, Ye Qingchen suddenly lifted his head, saying:

"You simply want a spectacle, so why refuse? How do you propose we compete?"

Everyone was astonished, looking over as if in disbelief.

This Martial Artist actually dared to accept the challenge.

Isn't this embarrassing?

"Ye Qingchen?"

Even Kong Shun, beside him, was full of astonishment.

"Don't worry, I have my limits." Ye Qingchen replied.

Even a clay figure has some earthy pride, let alone him?

Having listened to Zhu Tao and Dongfang Yu's humiliation, how could he tolerate it!

After speaking.

Ye Qingchen stepped forward, directly facing Zhu Tao, "I accept the challenge. How should we compete?"

"Huh?"

Zhu Tao was also secretly surprised, originally intending to use Ye Qingchen to humiliate Kong Shun, but hadn't expected Ye Qingchen to actively accept the challenge.

However, he immediately showed a trace of disdain in his eyes.

'Indeed a Martial Artist, still daring to stubbornly resist in such a situation, almost like not seeing the light of day until reaching the end. Given you've come to make a fool of yourself, I won't be blamed!'

Thinking this, Zhu Tao sneered:

"An Imperial Tutor's favored disciple, truly courageous. As we are all Alchemists, it's natural we compete in alchemy. Do you dare?"

"What pill?" Ye Qingchen asked.

Zhu Tao glanced at Ye Qingchen, saying blandly:

"Dragon and Tiger Pill!"

"Dragon and Tiger Pill?"

Upon hearing this, everyone frowned in concern.

Kong Shun's face transformed suddenly.

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