Chapter 12

Bai Zhan Yun, the successor of the White Tiger Marquis, was known for his tyrannical and domineering ways.

But this successor of the Jianghan Marquis, who had the audacity to fart during the grand sacrificial ceremony, wasn't he supposed to be a good-for-nothing playboy? When did he become so formidable?

Right now, he completely disregarded the successor of the White Tiger Marquis, which was truly going against the heavens.

After all, the Jianghan Marquis was only around the 15th among the 108 marquises. However, the White Tiger Marquis was one of the top four, one of the four great marquises of the Eastern Kingdom.

Each ranking among the marquises represented a significant difference in strength. It had to be said that the Jianghan Marquis and the White Tiger Marquis were not on the same level at all!

Moreover, due to that earth-shattering fart, Jiang Chen's past deeds had been widely dug up over the past two days. Who didn't know that Jiang Chen was a playboy and a scoundrel?

Precisely because of this, everyone was surprised by Jiang Chen's attitude.

"Ha ha ha, Jiang Chen, you weren't beaten to death, but you must have been beaten into a fool? Good, good, good, last time you were lucky and didn't die. Today, I'll take the burden off the emperor and beat you to death. I'll go claim my reward."

At this moment, there was another commotion at the entrance of the Alchemist Hall. A group of young people escorted a white-robed girl inside.

As soon as the group of young people entered, they all shouted, "We want a Dragon Bone Yang Grass, bring it quickly. The Yanmen Marquis House will pay for it."

"Hmph, why should the Yanmen Marquis House pay? This Dragon Bone Yang Grass is reserved by the Zhuque Marquis House!"

These young people all vied to pay, making the Alchemist Hall bustling with activity.

Jiang Chen touched his nose, wondering if these people had too much money to spend. What was going on today? Did these guys agree to come and argue with him?

But it didn't seem like that. Jiang Chen needed the Dragon Bone Yang Grass, and these people had no way of knowing. Besides, Jiang Chen didn't think he had such a high hate index to make all the marquises' successors target him.

For a moment, at least seven or eight young people were vying to buy the Dragon Bone Yang Grass, and their determination was of the life-or-death level.

Elder Lan was in a difficult position. She was sharp-witted and could see that these young people were competing for attention.

However, there was only one Dragon Bone Yang Grass. Selling it to anyone would offend a large group of people.

These young masters were all troublemakers. Offending any one of them would be a problem, let alone offending a whole group.

Elder Lan's mind raced, and she glanced at Jiang Chen, coming up with an idea.

"Your Excellencies, thank you for your favor. However, our Alchemist Hall always follows the rules in business. The first to request the Dragon Bone Yang Grass was Jiang Chen, the successor of the Jianghan Marquis. If you want to buy it, you'll have to persuade him to give it up. Whoever can persuade him, we will sell it to. This is the rule, please understand."

What a clever move to shift the blame.

This way, the Alchemist Hall was off the hook, passing the problem to Jiang Chen.

If Jiang Chen didn't give it up, it would be his problem, not the Alchemist Hall's. Offending people would be Jiang Chen's responsibility.

All eyes focused on Jiang Chen.

"Hey? How is it him?"

"Jiang Chen? That idiot who farted during the grand sacrificial ceremony? Wasn't he dead?"

"Is this a zombie?"

"Could this guy have a big destiny? He didn't die?"

"Strange, strange things happen every year, but this year is particularly strange."

"Hey! Regardless of whether he's dead or not, no one can snatch this Dragon Bone Yang Grass from me!"

"Jiang Chen, you have no say here as the successor of the Jianghan Marquis. If you know what's good for you, back off early."

"That's right, you're a criminal, and you dare to show off?"

"Go back and prepare your funeral!"

Only a few people knew that Jiang Chen was still alive, so their reactions didn't surprise him.

What surprised Jiang Chen was, did he look that hateful? Why did these guys seem to have it in for him?

Ignoring the threatening gazes, Jiang Chen smiled bitterly, "Did I forget to check the almanac today? Meeting one idiot was depressing enough, why did a group of them suddenly appear?"

He didn't waste words, his eyes fixed on Elder Lan, and he said coldly, "Elder Lan, that move to shift the blame was quite good! I don't want to hear your nonsense. Are you selling the Dragon Bone Yang Grass or not?"

Elder Lan's face darkened, "Are you threatening me? If so, I won't deal with it!"

"Wait!"

Suddenly, someone rushed out from the back of the hall, it was the Third Hall Master.

The Third Hall Master had a stern face and scolded, "Elder Lan, what are you doing? How did such a small matter turn into such a big fuss?"

"Our Alchemist Hall does business according to the rules. Whoever comes first gets it!"

Elder Lan was stunned, thinking, "Third Hall Master, are you on the wrong medication? Don't you see these menacing young masters? If you sell it to Jiang Chen, won't these troublemakers hold a grudge?"

Besides, a mere successor of the Jianghan Marquis, and a good-for-nothing playboy, did he really need such special treatment?

The Third Hall Master completely ignored Elder Lan's puzzled gaze and smiled at Jiang Chen, "Young Lord Jiang, you were the first to request the Dragon Bone Yang Grass. According to our Alchemist Hall's rules, we will naturally sell it to you first."

Pausing, the Third Hall Master then said to the other marquises' successors, "I apologize, but our Alchemist Hall stands in the Eastern Kingdom because of our reputation and rules. I am honored that you all look up to us. Unfortunately, there is only one Dragon Bone Yang Grass. We can only sell it to the first one, Young Lord Jiang. Whether Young Lord Jiang is willing to transfer it to you is not something I can interfere with."

"However, this is the Alchemist Hall. I ask for your understanding and not to cause a scene here." The Third Hall Master's tone became slightly more serious.

The Alchemist Hall was not a place where anyone could cause a scene.

What?

Was the Third Hall Master crazy? He actually sold the Dragon Bone Yang Grass to Jiang Chen?

Which of these marquises' successors was not more prominent and powerful than the successor of the Jianghan Marquis? Was the Third Hall Master on the wrong medication?

What shocked them even more was that the Third Hall Master smiled warmly and said to Jiang Chen, "Young Lord Jiang, I apologize for any offense. Please come inside for some tea, and let our Alchemist Hall express our apologies."

This left the group of young masters completely stunned.

When did this good-for-nothing playboy, who had no presence at the Hidden Dragon Trial, suddenly become so popular at the Alchemist Hall?

Even the white-robed girl, who was being escorted, looked at Jiang Chen for the first time.

This girl was the beloved daughter of the first marquis of the Eastern Kingdom, Long Teng Marquis—Long Juxue.

These marquises' successors were vying to please Long Juxue, buying the Dragon Bone Yang Grass to curry favor with her and dispel the Cold Heaven Curse.

Jiang Chen had no interest in these infatuated young men. When he saw Jiang Zheng behind the Third Hall Master, he understood what was going on. He smiled faintly, "Please pack the herbs I need first. As for the money..."

The Third Hall Master hurriedly said, "We'll talk about the money later, let's have some tea first, tea first."

The items were quickly packed and handed to Jiang Chen. He was about to follow the Third Hall Master inside. He knew that the Third Hall Master was being so attentive to finalize the contract for the Divine Elixir.

Otherwise, why would the Third Hall Master ignore a group of marquises' successors and sell the Dragon Bone Yang Grass to him? And give him such a grand welcome?

"Wait, Brother Jiang Chen." A well-dressed, handsome young man pushed his way through the crowd, "I am Yi Taichu, the successor of the Xuanwu Marquis. I humbly request that you transfer the Dragon Bone Yang Grass to me. I am willing to pay double the price and befriend you. What do you say?"

It had to be said that Yi Taichu was much more polite and considerate than Bai Zhan Yun, the successor of the White Tiger Marquis.

However, Jiang Chen needed the Dragon Bone Yang Grass and could not transfer it.

"Sorry, I have a use for the Dragon Bone Yang Grass and cannot transfer it. Brother Yi, at your age, are you really so bored as to run around for a so-called beauty?"

As he spoke, Jiang Chen glanced at Long Juxue with a half-smile. He was extremely unimpressed. This woman let a group of marquises' successors vie for her attention, yet she remained silent. Such a woman was either vain or had ulterior motives. No matter how beautiful she was, what was the point?

In his previous life, a woman of this caliber wouldn't even qualify to be a servant to his servant.

Yi Taichu was slightly embarrassed but still had some manners. After a moment, he seemed to understand something and suddenly walked out without a word.

Seeing Yi Taichu leave, Long Juxue became even more displeased with Jiang Chen. She enjoyed the competition among these young men. The stars surrounding the moon highlighted her as the center of attention.

But Jiang Chen was such a spoilsport, truly hateful.

What was even more hateful was that Jiang Chen didn't even look at her properly from start to finish. This didn't seem like the style of a frivolous playboy.

In the past, a marquis' successor of Jiang Chen's level wouldn't even be worth a glance from Long Juxue. But today, in this situation, a woman's peculiar psychology made her feel very unbalanced, thinking that Jiang Chen was deliberately undermining her.

She even thought that Jiang Chen was deliberately acting aloof and cool, using another method to attract her attention.

"A successor of a minor marquis, a useless waste, playing these pretentious tricks? Hmph, I'll see how you can avoid embarrassing yourself in front of me, Long Juxue."

With this thought, Long Juxue gracefully approached Jiang Chen.

"Jiang Chen, right?" Long Juxue's voice was clear, "As far as I know, you don't need this level of herb. These young men are buying the Dragon Bone Yang Grass to help me dispel the Cold Heaven Curse. I wonder what use you have for it?"

Although Long Juxue's words weren't particularly harsh, they were very clear. The Dragon Bone Yang Grass was not something Jiang Chen needed at his level.

If Jiang Chen was also buying it to please her, he should know when to stop.

Jiang Chen was puzzled, looking at this self-satisfied woman with a half-smile, "What do you think I need it for?"

"I don't care what you need it for. If you want to give it to me, I'll accept your sincerity and remember you, Jiang Chen."

Long Juxue's tone was calm, "If not, I will also remember you, Jiang Chen."

This was a blatant threat.

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