Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 676: Chapter 676: Choose One

Back at the Du family.

Xiao Yi had just stepped through the gate when he heard a fierce argument.

”Youyou, you insolent girl, why are you like this?”

”What are you as a girl learning martial techniques for?”

”You are an alchemist, just focus on your Alchemy Technique, and in the future, as a remarkable alchemist, plenty of strong protectors will come your way.”

Du San was berating Du Youyou.

”Grandfather San, can’t I learn for self-defense?” retorted Du Youyou.

”Self-defense?” Du San sneered, ”I think you’re learning to beat people up, wasn’t pounding Zhong Shi last night enough?”

Xiao Yi understood the situation as he walked in.

The knowledge of alchemy is extremely intricate and profound.

Hence, for an alchemist to focus solely on Alchemy Technique is a wise choice.

And mastering a martial technique, if one wishes to study deeply, is extremely time-consuming.

An alchemist need not waste time on martial techniques.

Especially since alchemists are one of the most respected and wealthiest professions on the continent.

If one truly becomes an outstanding alchemist, many martial artists will come seeking help.

Even some powerful martial artists would be willing to do things on your behalf.

But in Xiao Yi’s view, Du Youyou’s martial arts talent was equally exceptional.

At the same Mystic Breakthrough First Layer, the battle power she showcased far surpassed that of Zhong Shi and others.

The flames she controlled were of a dual attribute of wind and fire, categorized at the pinnacle of first-class flames.

The flames, named Green Mysterious Red Fire.

The Green Mysterious Wind was a high-grade wind attribute, it could even be used as Wind Evil, with very strong power.

The red fire’s power was fairly ordinary.

However, the attribute of the Green Mysterious Wind could provide Du Youyou with a strong combat power among those of the same cultivation realm.

And as an alchemist, burning with the aid of wind also performed exceptionally well.

Du Youyou, if nurtured properly, would definitely be a powerful martial artist at the top of both the Martial Arts and Medicine Dao paths in the future.

”Elder Du San,” Xiao Yi calmly walked up to Du San and said, ”I actually believe that for Miss Youyou, practicing both paths is a good thing.”

”What do you know,” Du San glared at Xiao Yi, ”a mere Mysterious Profundity Ninth Layer, and you lecture me?”

”If you didn’t speak, I would have almost forgotten about you.”

”This morning, you disappeared without a trace, were you planning to slip away?”

”Do you intend to default on the medical fees you owe my Du family?”

Xiao Yi frowned. He addressed Du San as ”Elder” because Du San was much older than he was.

But this did not mean that Du San could speak to him so presumptuously.

”As for the Du family’s medical fees, I shall pay now,” Xiao Yi said coldly.

”As for the Silver Tael, I do not have any for the moment, so I shall compensate with goods instead.”

”No need for that.” A figure approached from afar.

”Dad,” Du Youyou called out joyfully.

”Family Head,” Du San bowed slightly.

The newcomer was the Du Family Master.

The Du Family Master smiled towards Xiao Yi, ”I do not believe that an alchemy genius who shone at the Breeze Pharmacist Banquet could be someone unable to pay the medical fee.”

”You must have encountered some mishap, Xiao Yi Xiao,” said Du Youyou’s father.

Xiao Yi nodded and remained silent.

Du Family Master continued smiling, ”Since you are friends with my daughter, you are also a friend to my Du family, so let’s not mention the medical fee anymore.”

”Let it be a good deed for my Du family’s account.”

”The kindness of the Du Family Master, I acknowledge,” Xiao Yi shook his head.

He did not want to owe these unnecessary favors.

Just as he was about to say something else, a servant hurried in from the Du family’s main gate.

”Family Head, something bad has happened.”

”Many martial artists from the Zhong Family are headed towards our Du family.”

The servant’s face was full of shock.

”The Zhong Family?” The Du Family Master’s brow creased.

”What are they doing at my Du family?” asked Du San doubtfully as he looked at Xiao Yi.

”They couldn’t possibly be coming for this youngster’s trouble.”

As soon as Du San finished speaking, dozens of martial artists hurried in from the Du family’s main gate.

They were indeed people from the Zhong family.

The leader was Zhong Lei.

Du San’s face was full of displeasure, ”To come to my Du family, without sending word and just barging in.”

”The Zhong Family really has no sense of decorum.”

”Pretentious!” bellowed a senior of the Zhong Family at the pinnacle of Earth Origin, his voice cold and sharp.

Zhong Lei waved his hand, and the elder immediately shut his mouth.

The Du Family Master looked at Zhong Lei and said in a deep voice, ”I wonder what brings the Eldest Young Master of the Zhong Family to our Du Family’s doorstep?”

”Du Family Master,” Zhong Lei gave a formal cup-fist salute.

”The Du Family, like my Zhong Family, is a renowned Alchemy Family in Breeze City.”

”I am here today to seek your instruction and to see if the Du Family truly deserves to be held in equal esteem as my Zhong Family, or if it is merely an empty reputation.”

The Du Family Master furrowed his brows and said, ”How does the Eldest Young Master propose we compare?”

”Quite simple,” replied Zhong Lei with a taunting smile. ”We shall see who stands superior in Alchemy Technique.”

”If there is someone among the younger generation of your Du Family who can best me, I will leave immediately.”

”If nobody can best me, then the name of the Du Family as an Alchemy Family will be stricken off the records in Breeze City.”

”You bastard,” Du San roared in anger.

”Do you think we will just compete because you say so? My Du Family doesn’t have time for your nonsense.”

”Heh heh,” Zhong Lei sneered, ”The Du Family may, of course, opt not to compete.”

”However, shying away from the challenge or indirectly admitting defeat like this, the reputation of the Du Family in Breeze City would be utterly ruined, and you’d lose all face.”

”I’m afraid by the second day, the Du Family will become the laughing stock of Breeze City.”

”You... impudent brat, you’re seeking death.” Enraged, Du San was about to take action.

Zhong Lei said coldly, ”The strong ones of the Zhong Family are welcome to make a move.”

”The Martial Artists I brought this time are at most at the peak of Earth Origin, certainly no match for Du Family Master, who’s at the early stage of Heavenly Origin.”

”I just wonder if the Du Family can withstand the wrath of the Wind Shattering Hall after striking down me, Deacon Feng.”

”You...” Upon hearing the words ’Deacon Feng,’ Du San immediately stopped his advance, grinding his teeth in frustration.

”Very well,” the Du Family Master gestured for Du San to step back and gazed directly at Zhong Lei.

”Since the Eldest Young Master of the Zhong Family is so inclined, my Du Family will keep you company.”

”Du Jun, you’re up.”

The Zhong Family had come prepared for confrontation, and the Martial Artists from the Du Family had already surrounded the area.

Du Jun was one of the top Alchemy prodigies of the younger generation within the Du Family.

”Yes, Family Master,” Du Jun answered and coldly walked up to Zhong Lei.

”Zhong Lei, what pill recipe do you wish to compete with?”

”Heh,” Zhong Lei gave a mocking laugh and said, ”I forgot to mention something just now.”

”To prevent accusations of unfairness from your Du Family after you lose, I have taken the liberty of inviting the City Lord to act as referee.”

As soon as Zhong Lei finished speaking,

the Breeze City Lord began to approach slowly from the gates of the Du Family, followed by a group of City Guards.

After arriving, the Breeze City Lord gave a formal greeting to the Du Family Master and said, ”Du Family Master, my apologies.”

”As the Zhong and Du Families are both Alchemy Families in Breeze City, a contest between the two must be refereed by the City Lord himself.”

Zhong Lei smiled and looked towards Du Jun, ”We shall each announce the name of an Elixir and begin refining simultaneously.”

”The one unable to refine will be deemed the loser.”

”Agreed,” nodded Du Jun. ”Since Eldest Young Master Zhong is the guest, you may present the challenge first.”

”Good,” Zhong Lei chuckled lightly, ”For the first pill recipe, let’s start by refining a Mid Fifth-grade Fierce Tiger Pill.”

”Mid Fifth-grade?” Du Jun’s expression changed.

He was only an Initial Stage Fifth-grade Alchemist with little confidence in his success.

The Fierce Tiger Pill was an Elixir known for its volatile nature, notoriously difficult to refine among Mid Fifth-grade Elixirs.

”Let’s begin,” Zhong Lei took out his Alchemy Furnace and started the process.

Du Jun clenched his teeth and also began his refining.

An hour later,

a perfectly rounded Elixir emerged from Zhong Lei’s Alchemy Furnace — the Fierce Tiger Pill was a success.

However, from Du Jun’s furnace came a loud explosion, completely destroying it.

”Heh, you’ve lost,” Zhong Lei said with disdain.

”The challenge remains the same; if someone from the Du Family can refine it, step forward.”

”If not, then simply admit defeat.”

”You...” The complexion of the Du Family Master turned grim.

”May I represent the Du Family in refining?” A calm voice arose.

Xiao Yi stepped forward.

”You?” Zhong Lei smirked contemptuously, ”Xiao Yi, do you really think that just because you produced a Mid Fifth-grade Elixir at the Breeze Pharmacist Banquet, you have the right to be insolent in front of me?”

”Very well, I shall allow the Du Family to lose convincingly.”

”Begin your refining.”

”Refining?” Xiao Yi smiled faintly. ”This Fierce Tiger Pill?”

”What, you dare not?” Zhong Lei sneered.

Xiao Yi shrugged, ”To refine such a weak pill, you think it’s worth boasting about?”

”Zhong Lei, is that right?” Xiao Yi looked squarely at Zhong Lei, his voice cold. ”Breeze Intense Sun Pill, Wind Xuan Pill, Wind Shadow Pill. Choose one.”