Chapter 1088: Is This How You Ask Someone?

When Guo Xu arrived at Tiansheng Square, he felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.

He really couldn't understand—Lord Xiaoyun had said he wouldn't see Ji Qingyun, so why was he now urgently sending him to fetch him?

And on top of that, he had to be amiable and make sure to invite him!

Wasn't this asking for trouble?

From time to time, exclamations of amazement rang out from Tiansheng Square, all in admiration of Ye Yuan's exquisite alchemy.

Ye Yuan had been refining pills in the square for a whole day and night, producing over twenty ninth-grade pills.

Even so, those who witnessed Ye Yuan's miraculous alchemy skills were still filled with awe.

The refining of a peak Alchemy Emperor was not something just anyone could see.

It was utterly novel!

"Out of my way!" Guo Xu barked coldly.

The Dao Profound experts were startled by the shout; his Void Profound aura suppressed their displeasure.

When they saw it was Guo Xu, the chief disciple of the Purple Gold Hall, they were all astonished.

Especially those Dao Profound martial artists who hadn't yet had their turn—they groaned inwardly.

Judging by Guo Xu's demeanor, he was clearly here to cause trouble. It seemed the Holy City could no longer hold back from interfering.

If so, wouldn't their pills be impossible to refine?

Guo Xu pushed through the crowd and approached Ye Yuan, but was immediately blocked by Ao Qian.

Frowning, Guo Xu said coldly, "What's this? This is the Holy City—do you dare to act wild here?"

Ao Qian sneered disdainfully, "A brat whose down hasn't grown yet, trying to scare your Uncle Ao with the Holy City? I'm acting wild today—so what? If you dare disturb the大人's alchemy, I'll beat you so badly your own mother won't recognize you!"

"Hiss..."

Everyone drew in a sharp breath. This was the first time they had seen someone so arrogant in the Holy City.

Guo Xu was the senior disciple of the Purple Gold Hall and a Void Profound expert, essentially representing the Holy City's stance.

And they all knew this senior disciple of the Purple Gold Hall was not someone to be trifled with.

Just as everyone expected Guo Xu to explode, something astonishing happened.

At first, Guo Xu was indeed bristling, but recalling Lord Xiaoyun's words, he forcibly suppressed his anger and said coldly, "Then I'll wait until he's done!"

With that, Guo Xu hugged his sword and stepped aside, staring coldly at Ye Yuan as he refined pills.

Jaws dropped to the ground!

When had the proud and aloof Guo Xu become so easy to deal with?

Ao Qian looked at him and sneered, "Smart move!"

Meanwhile, as Guo Xu watched Ye Yuan refine pills, his expression gradually turned serious.

He had seen Ye Yuan refine pills before, but now Ye Yuan seemed even more skilled!

Earlier, Xiaoyun had summoned him and scolded him without explaining why he wanted Ye Yuan brought over.

But now, he seemed to understand a little!

Although Guo Xu was arrogant, he was also extremely intelligent. Connecting the Alchemist Guild's delay in acting with Xiaoyun's change in attitude, he finally figured it out.

Yet, he was still a hundred times unwilling to go and invite Ye Yuan.

Without a doubt, Ye Yuan would not give him a good face later.

Ye Yuan seemed to take much longer refining this pill than before.

Previously, refining a ninth-grade pill took him about two hours, or even less.

But this pill had taken a full four hours!

Guo Xu grew restless beside him, but there was nothing he could do.

He didn't realize it, but the other martial artists could see that Ye Yuan was deliberately keeping him waiting.

Finally, the pill was finished.

Already impatient, Guo Xu immediately stepped forward to block Ye Yuan and said grimly, "Ji Qingyun, a word in private."

However, Ye Yuan acted as if he hadn't seen him, walked right past him, and approached a Dao Profound martial artist, handing him the pill warmly.

"Another super-grade pill! Lord Qingyunzi is truly remarkable—every pill he's refined these past two days has been super-grade!"

Someone in the crowd exclaimed in admiration, and everyone nodded in agreement.

"This ninth-grade Kūróng Pill is extremely potent. With your current strength, you won't be able to fully refine it, and it could damage your internal organs. After you return, find some Yuanxi Milk to dissolve the pill, then take it in five separate doses. This way, you'll fully absorb the pill's power without any side effects. Understand?" Ye Yuan instructed the martial artist.

The martial artist was filled with gratitude and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Lord Qingyunzi!"

Ye Yuan smiled and said, "No need for formalities. Who's next?"

At this question, silence fell.

With Guo Xu glaring menacingly, who dared to respond?

"Ji Qingyun, this is the Holy City! As long as I'm standing here, without my approval, who would dare ask you to refine pills?" Guo Xu sneered.

Ye Yuan turned around and looked at him with a smile. "Is that so? So if you weren't here, they could ask me to refine pills?"

Guo Xu was taken aback, not understanding what was happening, when Ye Yuan said to Ao Qian, "Old Ao, sweep this noisy fellow out."

"Yes, sir!" Ao Qian said excitedly, ready to deal with Guo Xu.

Guo Xu's face darkened, and he snapped, "Ji Qingyun, you're being unreasonable! I'm not here to fight you—I'm here to invite you to the Tiansheng Tower!"

The Tiansheng Tower was the core of the Holy City, where the three titans of the Holy City resided.

One could say the Tiansheng Tower was the brain of the Holy City!

Ye Yuan said indifferently, "Invite someone? Is this how you invite someone? I'm here refining pills for free, benefiting the martial artists of the Holy City, and you threaten them—what are you up to?"

Ye Yuan's words struck home!

Guo Xu's face darkened. "Lord Xiaoyun is waiting for you in the Tiansheng Tower!"

Hearing this, Ye Yuan feigned surprise. "Xiaoyun? Isn't he in seclusion, seeing no one? Lord Xiaoyun is one of the three titans of the Holy City; every time he goes into seclusion, it concerns the safety of the Holy City. Since he's in seclusion, let him stay in seclusion a while longer. How can I go see him?"

Guo Xu's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He had even invoked Xiaoyun's name, yet Ye Yuan still showed no respect.

Earlier, Xiaoyun had used seclusion as an excuse; now, Ye Yuan used those very words to strike back—how ironic.

Ye Yuan continued leisurely, "Go back and tell Xiaoyun that I have plenty of time. Let him take his time in seclusion, no rush. The martial artists of the Holy City are very enthusiastic and have a great need for pills. It just so happens I can let a few of my disciples and grand-disciples practice their skills. If everyone's strength improves, when the demons attack, our human race will have a better chance."

Ye Yuan's words made everyone shudder!

Demons!

What did Lord Qingyunzi mean?

Guo Xu was also stunned, not expecting Ye Yuan to say such things.

The matter of the demons was known only to those at the level of the three titans. Although he was a Void Profound expert, he had not yet entered the true core of the Holy City.