The most shameless alchemist in history

Amidst everyone's anxiety, Du Lei returned to Kotetsu and Hyobi, which finally relieved Hyobi, who had been pacing anxiously back and forth.

"Hey, Dure, where did you go for some fresh air? I looked everywhere for you and couldn't find you. How could you run around like that at a time like this? What would you do if you ran into Jin and he attacked you?" Leopard Tail was very dissatisfied with Dure's decision to leave on his own at this time.

“Gold? No, he won’t target me. At least within Golden City, he has to consider Ababa’s influence. He wouldn’t dare do anything to us. Of course, once we leave Golden City, they will definitely come after us.” Du Lei was well aware of his predicament.

"You knew he'd make a move once we left Golden City? Honestly, why did this have to happen out of nowhere?" Leopard Tail had a headache. Although he was never one to back down from trouble, they had to escort Winry and consider her safety.

He is not afraid of a direct, physical confrontation, but if the other party tries to sabotage him behind the scenes, he will find it difficult to deal with.

“I once heard an old saying, ‘Since you’re here, make the best of it. Don’t worry. Actually, it’s Jin who should be worried.’” Du Lei seemed quite relaxed, patting Leopard Tail on the shoulder as a way of comforting the guy.

Actually, Leopard Tail and Du Lei have never had a good relationship. From the moment he met Du Lei, Leopard Tail looked down on the latter. However, Du Lei played a crucial role in resolving several incidents.

He had subtly surpassed Kotetsu and become a core member of the team.

Although Dure wasn't the best fighter, his intellect always helped them escape danger.

Although Leopard Tail still verbally looked down on Du Lei, he stood up time and time again when Du Lei was in trouble.

Perhaps even he himself doesn't understand why he did it.

“Worried? What could Jin possibly be worried about?” Leopard Tail was taken aback, not understanding the meaning behind Du Lei’s words.

“He was originally absolutely certain of winning in the end, but with our arrival, his confidence plummeted to less than 50%. You can imagine how worried and anxious he is when the duck that was already in his mouth is about to fly away,” Du Lei said with a smile.

"Fifty percent? Du Lei, you're actually that confident?" Leopard Tail's eyes widened.

m.

569 One in ten chance of winning

In Leopard Tail's view, Du Lei's challenge to Jin was practically suicide. Although he was on Du Lei's side and cheering him on, he had the most basic common sense and discernment to know that the gap between Du Lei and Jin was simply too great.

It's not just about family background and personal appearance. Leopard Tail can't find any reason to believe that someone would look down on Jin, a rich and handsome guy, and choose Du Lei, a poor and penniless young man, even though Du Lei's knowledge of alchemy is indeed surprising.

However, while alchemists are indeed rare, with one in ten thousand being born, they are still somewhat lacking compared to someone as unique as Jin. Therefore, when Dure said he had a 50% chance of winning, to be fair, Leopard Tail didn't quite believe it.

"Hey kid, we're not strangers, so stop fooling yourselves. Tell me honestly, how confident are you? Let's get ready as soon as possible." Leopard Tail spoke very frankly, asking in a low voice. Right now, he only had one concern: how to get out of here.

He knew very well that once the wedding was over, Jin would definitely make a move against them. If they hadn't prepared in advance, they would definitely die a horrible death. Leopard Tail knew very well that he wasn't good at planning, and neither was Kotetsu. This matter could only be left to Durei to handle.

"Alright, I'll tell you honestly, I'm less than 10% sure," Du Lei sighed and said quietly.

"It's alright, it's alright. You don't need to be too discouraged. Being able to do this much is already quite remarkable. At least I couldn't have done this much. What's so great about that guy Jin? He just relies on having a good father. Given time, you will definitely be much stronger than him."

Leopard Tail patted Dure on the shoulder, offering kind words of comfort. Clearly, his attitude towards Dure had changed long ago, though he himself wouldn't admit it.

"I never expected you to say something like that. Are you trying to comfort me?" Du Lei said with a smile.

"At a time like this, who would joke with you? What, can't I say it? You're not the kind of person who looks down on others."

Leopard Tail glared at Du Lei, clearly displeased with Du Lei's tone. Didn't this guy have any sense of crisis at all?

"No, no, I didn't mean to look down on you, it's just... I'm really grateful!" Du Lei replied gratefully.

"Tch, stop being so disgusting, who needs your thanks? Look, that fatso is out, looks like there should be a result. You should go over there quickly. Even though we're bound to lose this time, you have to at least show some spirit and not let him suppress you!" Leopard Tail pointed ahead.

Especially when he saw Jin appear, he encouraged Du Lei again, urging Du Lei to bring out an overwhelming momentum.

"Don't worry, it's true that I only have a 10% chance of winning, but I wasn't talking about me, I was talking about him. This time, I'm going to win!" Du Lei said confidently, and soon he walked forward and made brief eye contact with Jin.

"Wow, this kid's really ruthless. He can even fool himself with his bragging skills. You have to admire him." Leopard Tail gave a thumbs up.

"What's wrong? What were you and Du Lei whispering about? Don't you always argue with him?" Hu Che asked as he walked over.

"Hey, Tiger Che, can you please stop talking about me like that? It's like I'm so wrong. Those are all internal conflicts. Now is the time to unite against external threats," Leopard Tail said helplessly.

“That makes sense. Now is the time to unite against a common enemy, so do you think Dure has a chance of winning?” Kotetsu asked.

"He has a good chance of winning! And he's definitely going to win this time!" Leopard Tail declared confidently.

"Another ruthless person." Kotetsu patted him on the shoulder, smiled, and said nothing more.

At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the center of the field, where Du Lei and Jin stood side by side, keeping a small distance between them.

As Tufeiyuan Ababa descended the stairs, he became the focus of everyone's attention.

"Hehehe, I'm so sorry to have kept you all waiting." Ababa was covered in fat, and he wobbled as he walked.

It was also because he was too fat that he was panting heavily after walking only a short distance, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

As he spoke, he took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat dripping from his forehead; for him, running up and down today had not been easy.

“It’s alright. So, Mr. Ababa, has Miss Ellie made a decision yet?” Jin asked politely.

His every word and action was perfectly polite, leaving no room for criticism.

"Hey fatso, stop dawdling and hurry up!" Du Lei urged impatiently.

Compared to gold, in terms of etiquette alone, it's like comparing heaven and earth.

"He really is a poor country bumpkin with no manners at all. And yet he dares to marry Miss Ellie. He should take a good look at himself in the mirror." Jin's confidant scoffed at Dure, who held a grudge.

He has remembered every word that Du Lei and Leopard Tail have said so far.

"My daughter has one last question." Ababa wasn't in a hurry at all; he spoke slowly and deliberately.

“Please speak, Mr. Ababa.” Jin waved his hand, indicating that Ababa should speak freely.

"I was wondering why my future wife has so many fuss issues," Du Lei said, becoming even more impatient.

"Hey kid, how dare you talk like that? Who's your future wife? Watch your mouth," Jin's confidant reminded him from the side.

"What did I notice? If she's not my future wife, is she your future grandmother? Watch your mouth and don't be so rude. This is none of your business, you know?" Du Lei shut him down with one sentence.

"You, you..." The confidant was so angry that he couldn't speak for a moment.

"Ignore such rude people. Making such a racket in this kind of setting is so disrespectful and shows a lack of manners," Jin sneered.

Now that things have come to this point, he needs to maintain his composure as much as possible and avoid making mistakes or causing problems at crucial moments.

"Yes, yes, you're very polite and well-mannered. Only well-mannered people would do a lot of dirty, filthy, despicable, and shameless things behind people's backs, right?" Du Lei wasn't buying Jin's act and responded coldly.

"Young man, you need to provide evidence before you speak, otherwise, making baseless accusations is nothing short of slander!" The confidant, dissatisfied, stepped forward to question him.

"As for evidence, I don't have any. As for what I say, I'm free to say it. So, you fat, round guy, if there's anything wrong with my future wife, just tell me." Du Lei was only trying to provoke Jin and the others, while he himself remained leisurely and composed, always appearing completely at ease.

He asked Ababa and waited for his response.

m.

570 Marrying a chicken means following the chicken

This matchmaking event, which lasted for several days, caused a sensation throughout the entire city of Lanzhi, and even involved the whole city, was about to come to an end. Before it ended, only one question remained, which was personally raised by Miss Ellie, who had always stayed behind the scenes.

Jin was very confident about this issue and had made thorough preparations for it. In his view, he could agree to and solve any problem or condition, because he would gain many times more than he had paid for it after solving the problem.

So when Ababa asked the question, Jin suddenly laughed. He had thought he would face some serious challenge, but what Ababa said was not a question at all. Miss Ellie asked, "Where will we live after marriage?"

"That's easy. Wherever Miss Ellie wants to live, that's where we'll live. Whether it's staying in your castle, Mr. Ababa, or coming to my house, it's no problem. I own properties in several countries across the continent, many of which are beautiful and suitable for living."

Jin made a solemn promise that he could meet even the most stringent demands, a thousand or ten thousand times stricter, let alone the question of where the woman would live after marriage. He originally thought that Miss Ellie would deliberately make things difficult, but now it seems that she is just an ordinary young girl with a simple heart!

This way, it will be easier to deal with her after marriage. As long as he gets what he wants, he can manage her however he wants, and she won't be able to cause any trouble.

“I understand. So, what’s your answer?” Ababa nodded and then posed the question to Dure, waiting for his response.

"My answer? What answer?" Dure asked Ababa in return.

“Of course, it’s the answer to my daughter’s question,” Ababa said.

"Oh, what's the problem? What other problem does she have?" Dure seemed not to have heard clearly and asked again.

"This kid didn't even listen to Miss Ellie's questions. How can we entrust him with anything?" his confidant remarked inappropriately from the side.

"Can you shut your mouth? This is someone else's business, what does it have to do with you?" Leopard Tail scolded him from the side.

"How can it not concern me? Once the young master and Miss Ellie are married, I will definitely serve Miss Ellie as well. As for you... you rude man, get as far away as possible." The confidant made sarcastic remarks from the side, he looked down on people like Leopard Tail.

"Hey kid, who are you calling a rude man?" Leopard Tail couldn't take it anymore and grabbed the other man's collar.

"He's hitting someone! Look, this kid's about to hit someone! So many eyes are watching, don't do anything rash!" the confidant shouted immediately. He was certain that Leopard Tail wouldn't actually lay a hand on him. Hitting someone in front of everyone would be a huge mistake, wouldn't it? No normal person would do that.

“You’re right. It’s really not good to hit someone in front of so many people. Leopard Tail, and Uncle Kotetsu, drag him to the back and find a secluded place,” Du Lei said, pointing to Jin’s confidant.

"Hey, kid, what are you trying to do? You dare hit me? Are you crazy?" The confidant's eyes widened, somewhat disbelieving what he was hearing.

"What, you think I wouldn't dare to beat you up?" Du Lei squinted at his confidant.

"Of course, you dare to hit me and see what happens?" Although the confidant was a little guilty, he stepped forward because Jin was there.

"Everyone heard it. He told me to hit him. Drag him away, drag him away." Du Lei waved his hand.

“Hey, Du Lei, this…” Kotetsu hesitated for a moment, then gave Du Lei a look that asked.

“It’s alright, this is his own request, we have to satisfy him, let’s just drag it out.” Du Lei said with certainty, without a doubt.

"Understood, kid. You can come down with me now." Leopard Tail had been itching for a fight for a long time. He grabbed his henchman and dragged him outside.

"Hey, hey, stop! What are you doing? You barbarians, let me go! Do you hear me? Let me go! Young master, please help me, young master!" His confidant had initially thought that Du Lei and the others were just trying to scare him and hadn't taken it seriously at all.

But now that Leopard Tail is dragging him, it's clear they're serious, which makes him panic and he turns to Jin for help.

"You..." Jin's eyes widened, he didn't expect anyone to dare to touch his people in front of him, and he was furious.

"What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'by the way, Mr. Jin, someone as refined, distinguished, and courteous as you wouldn't openly protect your subordinate, would you? Or were the things he just said instructed by you, Mr. Jin, that you wanted to say them?' Du Lei slowly looked at Jin.

"Young master, please help me, young master, young master!" At this moment, the trusted aide was almost being dragged to the door.

He wasn't a professional bodyguard, and he couldn't beat Kotetsu and Leopard Tail. Although many people in the arena were Jin's men, and they did indeed rush over and surround Kotetsu and the others, Jin clenched his fists and finally waved his hand angrily, signaling his men to retreat.

Just as Dure had said, he dared not act rashly at this moment; it was the most critical juncture.

Hundreds of eyes were watching them. Even if he could ignore the attitudes of those people, he couldn't ignore Ababa's attitude.

If Ababa doesn't handle this matter well and his favorability towards him decreases, then it would be a loss!

He was unwilling to let even the slightest mistake happen here for the sake of a trusted confidant!

"It seems your young master has already abandoned you. What a heartless person. You've jumped out to shield your young master from bullets so many times, but you're really nothing special. Mr. Jin is quite shrewd, isn't he?" Du Lei looked at Jin with a smile.

"I don't understand what you're talking about!" Jin's eyes were filled with anger.

"Now, let's get back to the point, Doi-Yuan. Your daughter just asked where you'll live after you get married, right?" Dure ignored Jin and turned to Ababa to confirm again.