The First Venerable of All Paths

"Guest, this is the alchemy area of ​​my Tianbao Pavilion."

A maid in green led Fang Xuan through the passage into a large hall.

The hall was filled with a rich fragrance of cinnamon and a sweltering heat.

Besides, there were many other people waiting here, chatting with each other, making it quite lively.

"So many people?"

Fang Xuan frowned.

"The guest is unaware of the situation."

The maid in green explained, "These people are all guests who have come to ask Master Ming to refine elixirs."

The maid in green continued, "Master Ming is a second-grade alchemist hired by my Tianbao Pavilion. His alchemy skills are extremely superb, and countless people ask him to refine pills every day."

"However, Master Ming's energy is limited, and he can only refine pills for three people each day. Most of these people are destined to leave disappointed."

Fang Xuan clicked his tongue in amazement.

A second-grade alchemist may not seem like a high rank.

But in this small Qingyang County, he was considered a prominent figure.

Even someone like Fang Jia wouldn't dare to offend such a person easily.

Because what makes alchemists most feared is their terrifying power of summoning.

It can be said that in the entire Qingyang County, every prominent figure has had Master Ming refine elixirs for them.

Offending such a person is tantamount to opposing the major families and influential figures of the entire Qingyang County.

However, Fang Xuan obtained the alchemy inheritance of the Dan Ding Empress, so becoming a second-grade alchemist was within his grasp.

"Master Ming has arrived!"

Just as Fang Xuan was thinking about this, a cry of surprise rang out, making him quickly look up.

An elderly man in a red robe slowly walked over.

His beard and hair were like fire, he walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, and his whole body was surrounded by a powerful and scorching aura.

With its pair of tiger-like eyes sweeping around, it gave one a feeling of being directly facing a volcano.

Fang Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, inwardly marveling.

Unexpectedly, this Master Ming was not only a second-grade alchemist, but also a martial arts expert with profound cultivation.

"I'm sure everyone knows my rules, right?"

Master Ming said with a smile, "As usual, there are three spots available, first come, first served."

"Me, me, me."

A young man rushed forward and handed several portions of medicinal herbs to Master Ming.

"Master Ming, I'm here too."

Another middle-aged man handed a storage bag to Master Ming, saying obsequiously, "This contains medicinal herbs for refining pills, as well as payment. Please don't find it offensive, Master Ming."

"I humbly request Master Ming to refine a Heart-Clearing Pill for me. Here is the formula and the medicinal materials."

A third person stepped forward and handed over a storage bag as well.

Besides these three, others came forward one after another, begging Master Ming to refine elixirs for them.

"Don't rush, don't rush."

Surrounded by so many people, Master Ming was not annoyed. He smiled and said, "Although it's first-come, first-served, it also depends on my mood."

"Yes, yes, we were being presumptuous. Please forgive us, Master Ming."

Everyone hurriedly apologized, but their eagerness was undisguised.

They all hoped that Master Ming would choose them.

Looking at the people seeking elixirs before him, Master Ming smiled and selected two of them in turn.

Just as he was about to choose a third person, a slightly arrogant voice suddenly rang out.

"Su Yang of the Su family sought Master Ming to refine elixirs."

As the words fell, three figures slowly walked over.

The first person was young, but his face was full of arrogance.

With his nose in the air, he looked down on everyone.

The two men behind him were burly and powerful, and they looked like guards.

The moment this person appeared, a chilling killing intent flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes.

Su Yang!

Su Qingyao's younger brother.

Relying on his older sister Su Qingyao, Su Yang has demanded many benefits from Fang Xuan.

Back then, Fang Xuan was blind in both eyes and mind, and he never refused any of Su Yang's unreasonable demands.

During the three years that Fang Xuan was mentally impaired, Su Yang repeatedly bullied and humiliated him.

Even his being tricked by Su Qingyao to Broken Soul Cliff was part of Su Yang's scheme.

Upon seeing his enemy again, Fang Xuan wished he could grind Su Yang to dust.

But he knew that now was not the time to act.

Su Yang pushed through the crowd and walked straight to Master Ming.

With a wave of his hand, a guard quickly handed him a storage bag.

"Master Ming, these are the ingredients for three kinds of pills. I hope you can refine them as soon as possible, as we need them urgently."

The tone seemed polite, but it actually carried a hint of command.

"The Su family is really domineering."

Some people questioned with dissatisfaction, "Are you trying to exhaust Master Ming by having him refine three different kinds of pills for you all?"

"That's right. Master Ming only has one spot available, so he can only refine one pill for you at most."

"Keep your voice down. Ever since Su Qingyao of the Su family was accepted as a disciple by the Dao Seeking Sect, the Su family's status has risen accordingly, and they even consider themselves the number one family in Qingyang County. This Su Yang is Su Qingyao's younger brother. If you offend him, you'll regret it."

Hearing these doubts, Su Yang's smile grew even wider.

He looked at one of them and said, "That's right. In that case, I, Su Yang, will take all three spots for Master Ming today."

These words were more domineering and forceful than before, and made people even more disgusted.

"On what grounds?"

One of the people chosen by Master Ming immediately retorted, "Master Ming's rule is first come, first served. Even if you are a member of the Su family, you still have to follow Master Ming's rules."

"rule?"

Su Yang grinned and slapped the man away.

"The rules of the Su family are the rules!"

Su Yang rubbed his wrist and said, "Not convinced? You're welcome to try!"

"You dare to hit someone? You're incredibly arrogant!"

Another person also shouted loudly, their face full of anger.

"Don't even mention hitting me, even if I killed you, what difference would it make?"

Su Yang's face hardened, and he waved his hand, saying, "Cripple him for me!"

The man was so frightened that he backed away repeatedly, his face filled with terror.

The others were even more terrified and dared not even breathe.

The Su family is not a behemoth they can afford to offend.

"You've gone too far."

A maid in green stepped forward and coldly rebuked, "This is Tianbao Tower. How dare you make a move here?"

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Su Yang sneered and said, "You little bitch, get out of my way, or I'll beat you up too!"

I advise you to stop now.

The maid in green spread her arms and said stubbornly, "Otherwise, when the steward arrives, you'll be in big trouble!"

"Wow, you've got quite the nerve."

Su Yang's eyes flashed with malice: "You're nothing but a lowly servant, yet you dare threaten me? You're tired of living!"

Having said that, Su Yangyang raised his hand and slapped the maid in green.

The maid in green, who had no cultivation to begin with, was so frightened that she closed her eyes.

"Bang!"

But the next moment, Su Yang's wrist was firmly grabbed by a hand.

No matter how hard Su Yang tried, he couldn't break free.

He was suddenly startled.

He was at the peak of the Blood Creation Realm, yet he couldn't even pull his hand back.

Could the other party be a Body Refinement Realm cultivator?

"You...you dare to stop me?"

Su Yang's expression changed, and he glared at Fang Xuan: "Kid, are you tired of living too?"

"The Su family is truly getting worse with each generation."

Fang Xuan said calmly, "How come we keep producing trash like you who bully others by relying on their power?"

"shut up!"

Fang Xuan's words seemed to provoke Su Yang, causing his face to contort.

"You little bastard, who do you think you are, daring to insult my Su family? Believe me or not..."

Before Su Yang could finish speaking, a cold glint flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes, and he kicked Su Yang in the stomach, sending him flying.

"Wow!"

Su Yang fell to the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.

This scene shocked everyone present.

Who is this kid? How dare he attack the Su family?

Don't you want to live anymore?

"You little bastard, I'm going to kill you!"

Su Yang's face contorted with rage as he roared, "Useless trash! What are you all standing there for? Kill him for me!"

Upon hearing this, the two guards Su Yang brought immediately rushed towards Fang Xuan.

"presumptuous!"

Just then, a crisp, cold shout suddenly rang out.

"When did it become the place for your Su family to run wild here at Tianbao Tower!"

Accompanying the sound was a terrifyingly powerful aura.

The two guards were thrown away by a terrifying force.

He also coughed up blood and was seriously injured.

This sudden scene startled everyone present.

While everyone was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a woman walked gracefully in, and an invisible pressure immediately enveloped the entire alchemy hall.

The crowd's breath caught in their throats as the woman appeared.

The woman was dressed in a wine-red cheongsam, with bright red lips and peach-blossom eyes, like a delicate rose with thorns.

Tempting, yet fraught with danger.

But Fang Xuan only glanced at it before quickly looking away.

This woman was indeed quite beautiful and elegant, but compared to Qin Luoli, with whom he had spent several nights, she was slightly inferior.

Not to mention the nine stunningly beautiful empresses.

Although Fang Xuan's movements were subtle, they were keenly noticed by the woman in the cheongsam, causing a look of surprise to appear in her eyes.

She is very sensitive to other people's gazes, and she instinctively loathes some of those malicious looks.

However, the boy who was clearly disguised had clear, innocent eyes.

"Such clean eyes."

Lan Meier was somewhat surprised.

This was the first time she had ever seen such a clean and pure look in someone's eyes.

What an interesting little guy.

However, Lan Meier didn't think much of it and her gaze fell directly on Su Yang.

"So you're the one who injured someone on my Tianbaolou's turf? You really have a lot of nerve!"

That cold gaze, that indifferent tone, that powerful aura made Su Yang feel a little guilty.

But when he thought of his identity, Su Yang straightened his chest and said defiantly, "That's right, it's me."

"I'm a member of the Su family, do you dare touch me?"

His tone was filled with strong confidence.

"The Su family?"

Lan Meier's red lips curled up, exuding an innate aloofness.

"Is it that impressive?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lan Meier released her aura, blasting Su Yang away, who coughed up blood again.

"Take your dog and get out of here."

Lan Meier said coldly, "If there is a next time, your Su family will never be allowed to set foot in my Tianbao Tower again."

"On what grounds?"

Su Yang pointed at Fang Xuan and roared hoarsely, "He also made a move, so why was I the only one kicked out?"

Lan Meier chuckled softly, her words calm and even.

"Because I don't like you!"