Chapter 64

As the four golden characters appeared, Jia Rong felt as if thousands of golden needles had pierced his eyes, and a force that made his soul tremble directly rushed into his mind, blossoming within.

"Spit!~"

He let out a惨call, feeling his head about to split, and spat out another mouthful of blood. His whole body shook with a loud roar, and he fell to the ground, losing consciousness.

Li Yunxiao's eyes returned to normal. He examined Jia Rong and took a golden needle from his pocket, directly inserting it into Jia Rong's brain.

"Ah!~"

Jia Rong let out a惨call and jumped up from the ground as if by a knee-jerk reaction.

Li Yunxiao kicked him and scolded, "You fainted at a little pain, as soft as a woman. How can you work with me in the future!"

Jia Rong, holding his head in grievance, cried, "Young Master Yun, I... I am really suffering! I finally managed to advance to the second stage just now, and was about to succeed. This... Your friend Lu Yao is truly my nemesis. Sob, sob, sob!~"

Li Yunxiao snorted, "Second stage? Aren't you already at the second stage?"

"Huh?"

Jia Rong was stunned, then realized that his mind was clear, and a never-before-felt freshness flowed through his soul. He instantly jumped up, exclaiming in shock, "Ah? Ha, ha, ha!~ Second stage, second stage, really the second stage, ha, ha!~ I really advanced to the second stage, ah, heaven, is this a dream? Young Master Yun, hit me, hit me hard, see if it's a dream!"

"Boom!"

Li Yunxiao punched him in the chest, and he was instantly slammed to the floor, the ground made of diamond rock cracking with countless spider web patterns. Jia Rong's eyes bulged, and he opened his mouth, spitting out a large mouthful of blood.

His chest ached, his bones shattered. While painfully mending his bones, he struggled to stand up, his face contorted in grief, "Young Master Yun, you didn't have to hit me so hard."

His grieving face suddenly froze, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Young Master Yun, your strength?"

Li Yunxiao sighed slightly, "After taking so many Thousand Bird Pills, I only broke through to the Sixth Rank Warrior. It seems the power of the pills is no longer significant to my body, making it hard to further stimulate my potential. But it's not all bad; I also broke through to the Second Stage Alchemist."

His physical strength, forged by the Tyrant Heaven Body Cultivation Technique, was far beyond that of a warrior. The stimulating effect of the Thousand Bird Pills on his flesh and meridians was becoming weaker.

He took out the Alchemist badge and played with it, "Finally, I can live up to this badge."

Jia Rong was stunned, crying out, "Heaven, is there any justice in the world? Young Master Yun, when I first met you, you weren't even a warrior, let alone an alchemist. How long has it been? You're already a Sixth Rank Warrior and a Second Stage Alchemist. My heart can't take it!"

Li Yunxiao said coldly, "Then I'll give you a new heart."

Jia Rong shuddered in fear and quickly dodged. His chest still ached, and he was covered in blood, looking extremely disheveled.

"Young Master Yun, Young Master Yun, did you hear that? There's an emergency at your home. Master Liang Wenyu sent me to call you out of seclusion." Lu Yao's voice rang out again.

Li Yunxiao walked to the long table, glanced at the various pills on it, and put them all away. He then cast a few spirit spells, slowly opening the door to the alchemy room.

The moment the door opened, Lu Yao's slender figure quickly retreated, huddling in fear, as if afraid of a sudden attack.

Li Yunxiao smiled bitterly, "Am I such an uncouth person? No matter what, I wouldn't attack a beautiful woman."

Lu Yao's face turned red, and she hurriedly said, "Young Master Yun, it's bad. I heard that your father, Li Changfeng, is besieged by the Hundred War Nation's army in Kunjin City, and all communication has been cut off. The Duke of Jing is furious and is about to lead an army to rescue him, so he notified us to call you out of seclusion to return and manage the Li family affairs!"

"Hundred War Nation's army besieging Kunjin City?"

Li Yunxiao's pupils constricted, his face growing cold, and he said in a cold voice, "Just a few days in seclusion, and you've caused such chaos. It seems everyone is itching for a fight, tired of living. I don't mind making you all comfortable."

He walked out of the Alchemist Guild without looking back, and Jia Rong, without changing his clothes, hurriedly followed.

Lu Yao felt a chill in her heart. Although Li Yunxiao's words were calm, they made her feel a chill inside. She shook her head, these matters were beyond her control; she should just do her job as a server. She hoped Young Master Yun would be fine.

She shook her head and entered the alchemy room, intending to clean and organize it.

Upon entering and looking around, she instantly felt dizzy. Heaven! What has happened in here? It's completely in ruins, not only the array formations destroyed, but the walls and floor are also cracked with countless spider web patterns, as if about to collapse at any moment.

This is the best alchemy room in the Alchemist Guild!

"Master Liang, Master Liang!"

She steadied herself and ran to Liang Wenyu's residence...

Ji Meng had been sitting in front of the Alchemist Guild for three days, cross-legged in meditation, completely ignoring the people coming and going around him. He sat there for three days, and when acquaintances passed by, they were all amazed. Lu Yao kindly brought him water and food, but he refused everything.

He sat there quietly, ignoring all matters, treating it like a practice room, and meditated in peace.

Until Li Yunxiao and Jia Rong came down from upstairs.

Ji Meng opened his eyes for the first time in days, suddenly stood up from the ground, and took large steps forward.

Everyone felt his powerful aura and stepped back in shock, making way for a clear path directly facing Li Yunxiao, who had a serene expression.

Ji Meng took a few steps and was soon in front of Li Yunxiao. He raised his hands high over his head, bowed deeply, and said loudly, "From today on, Ji Meng is willing to follow Young Master Yun, swearing to obey your orders. I hope Young Master Yun will teach me higher martial arts!"

After comprehending that poem about peach blossoms, he finally completely submitted to Li Yunxiao, willing to serve him wholeheartedly.

Everyone in the Alchemist Guild hall heard clearly and looked at the young man in surprise, speculating about his identity.

Those who knew Ji Meng's identity were even more shocked, staring at Li Yunxiao in disbelief.

Many people also recognized Jia Rong, seeing him in a disheveled state following Li Yunxiao, and their mouths dropped open wide enough to fit a watermelon.

Li Yunxiao glanced at him and said, "In just over ten days, you only advanced to the second rank. It seems your talent is quite average. If you want to follow me, you'll have to work hard and pay the price."

Those who knew Ji Meng's identity, as well as Jia Rong, were shocked. Ji Meng was a Great Warrior-level expert! The higher the martial arts level, the harder it is to advance. At the Great Warrior level, each step is as difficult as climbing a mountain. To hear this young man say that Ji Meng advanced two ranks in ten days, how could this be possible?

What made them even more disheartened was that in this young man's eyes, advancing two ranks in ten days was still considered average talent. Everyone, except Jia Rong, cursed in their hearts: Damn, this kid really doesn't know his place!

Ji Meng's face showed a hint of shame, and he said solemnly, "Ji Meng is dull and has not lived up to Young Master Yun's expectations. But as the ancients said: Diligence can make up for lack of talent. I will work ten times, a hundred times harder than others to serve Young Master Yun!"

Li Yunxiao nodded, "Throughout ancient times, those who achieved supreme martial arts not only had extraordinary talent but also had a good character and perseverance. Your character is good, and I like it. From today on, you are my confidant."

Ji Meng was overjoyed and naturally stood behind him, next to Jia Rong.

Jia Rong looked envious and flattered, "Young Master Yun, Commander Ji is your confidant, what about me?"

Li Yunxiao's face turned stern, and he said coldly, "You? Aren't you my servant? When you advance to the fourth stage, I'll consider taking you as a confidant."

Servant?

Fourth stage?

Everyone heard clearly and stared with wide eyes. Many people were so shocked that they bit their tongues, crying out in pain.

What shocked them even more was that Jia Rong, who usually looked down on everyone, showed no anger but instead looked worried, "To advance to the fourth stage, who knows when that will be. Young Master Yun, let me follow you."

Li Yunxiao frowned, "It depends on your performance. I'll consider it. For the next few days, you'll have to work hard and refine ten Thousand Bird Pills for Ji Meng. There are so many people watching us like monkeys. We'll talk about other matters later."

Jia Rong nodded repeatedly, then his gaze turned cold, scanning the surroundings. Anyone who met his gaze felt a chill, shivering and quickly turning away. They all thought: I thought I recognized the wrong person; this is really Master Jia Rong.