Chapter 1929: Stirring Up Trouble

Everyone thought that after Ye Yuan advanced to the Purple Xuan rank, his aggressive momentum would slow down.

Most Purple Xuan Alchemy Pavilion alchemists were six-star Divine Pill Gods, and their strength far exceeded ordinary six-star Divine Pill Gods.

It was naturally not easy for Ye Yuan to continue his winning streak on the Purple Xuan arena.

However, Ye Yuan's performance greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.

He still cut through all obstacles, undefeated in every match.

No matter how strong the opponent, before him they were as docile as elementary school students.

Six-star Divine Pill Gods were no exception.

With his consecutive victories, Ye Yuan rose to fame and became a hot figure in the Golden Splendor Imperial Capital.

Every day, people came to visit Ye Yuan's residence in an endless stream.

At the Jiang Mansion, Jiang Hua was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Since Ye Yuan entered the Alchemy Pavilion, he had naturally paid close attention to him.

From initial disdain to shock, then to fear and despair, Jiang Hua's mood grew heavier each day.

How could he have imagined that a kid from the imperial city would stir up such a storm in the Golden Splendor Imperial Capital?

"Jiang Hua, prepare some gifts and come with me to the Fragrant Respite. This newly promoted Purple Xuan alchemist Ye Yuan from the Alchemy Pavilion is bound to become a dazzling figure. Our Azure Wind Hall must establish good relations with him first," Jiang Yuan summoned Jiang Hua and instructed.

Jiang Hua's heart skipped a beat, sinking to the bottom of the sea.

What he feared most had happened.

Back when Ye Yuan left, he had boasted that he would make Jiang Yuan come to him personally. At the time, Jiang Hua had sneered at it.

Who would have thought that in just two short months, Jiang Yuan was indeed going to pay a visit.

The Myriad Treasures Tower had over a dozen major halls, each with its own duties, responsible for all the tower's transactions and wielding immense power. The Azure Wind Hall was one of them.

Jiang Yuan was skilled in management and extremely capable, so he held a high position in the Azure Wind Hall, serving as an elder.

The most famous businesses in the Golden Splendor Imperial Capital were pills and spiritual herbs, so the Azure Wind Hall naturally paid close attention to the Alchemy Pavilion.

Ye Yuan's rapid rise was still in its early stages, but with his insight, Jiang Yuan had already sensed that Ye Yuan's ascent was unstoppable.

Therefore, while everyone else had yet to notice Ye Yuan, building a good relationship with him and offering substantial benefits would obviously be much more cost-effective and easier than approaching him after he became renowned.

Only he didn't know that his steward had already deeply offended Ye Yuan.

"Um... Patriarch, although this Ye Yuan is formidable, he is still just a five-star Divine Pill God, not worth your personal visit, right?" Jiang Hua said deliberately.

Jiang Yuan laughed and said, "What do you know! That Ye Yuan, no one knows where he came from, but his strength is terrifying. Word has it that even Alchemy Pavilion-level experts have taken notice. And he's been unstoppable on the Purple Xuan arena; he'll likely become a Black Scale Alchemy Pavilion alchemist soon. Such a figure is bound to make a name for himself in the future. Befriending him early will greatly benefit me and the Azure Wind Hall."

Jiang Hua was shocked inwardly. He knew Ye Yuan had performed well in the Alchemy Pavilion, but he didn't know the specifics.

Given his status, he couldn't reach such high levels as the Alchemy Pavilion.

Now hearing Jiang Yuan say this, he realized how terrifying Ye Yuan had become.

Jiang Hua began to feel afraid. With Ye Yuan's current status, even the patriarch had to visit him.

If Ye Yuan made a slight move, killing him would be as easy as a word.

"So formidable? It seems this five-star Divine Pill God really has a boundless future!" Jiang Hua feigned shock, half-truthfully.

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "Of course! But the other halls clearly haven't realized this yet, so we need to speed up!"

Jiang Hua said, "This servant will go prepare immediately."

With that, Jiang Hua turned and left.

As he turned, a fierce glint flashed in Jiang Hua's eyes.

"No, I can't just sit and wait for death! My only support now is the patriarch. The Azure Wind Hall is powerful. If I can make the patriarch and that kid enemies, I can use the Azure Wind Hall's power to kill that brat! Even if he becomes a Black Scale Alchemist, so what?"

Black Scale Alchemists held a very high status, but the major halls were all led by peak True God Realm experts, who were on par with Alchemy Pavilion alchemists.

Black Scale Alchemists were still a notch below them.

Jiang Hua was efficient in handling matters and soon prepared some high-quality gifts.

Just as Jiang Yuan was about to set out, Jiang Hua said, "Patriarch, why not let this servant go first?"

Jiang Yuan said indifferently, "No need."

Jiang Hua said, "Patriarch, although Ye Yuan is at his peak, he is still young. You, as an elder of the Azure Wind Hall, are actually a rank above him. What if he puts on airs and refuses to see you? Wouldn't that cause you to lose face? If word gets out, how could you maintain your standing in the Azure Wind Hall?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuan paused in his steps.

He wielded great power in the Azure Wind Hall, and there were many who wished to see him fall.

After all, Ye Yuan was just a young man over a thousand years old, now riding high on success; he might not necessarily look up to him.

Jiang Hua's words made sense.

Jiang Hua was just a servant; losing face for him wouldn't matter much.

With this thought, Jiang Yuan felt that Jiang Hua was loyal and considerate, and was quite moved.

"Alright, then you'll have to make the trip," Jiang Yuan said.

Jiang Hua was overjoyed inside, but his face showed extreme humility. "It's my duty to share the patriarch's burdens; how could it be considered hardship?"

...

An hour later, Jiang Hua returned with a bruised and swollen face.

Seeing Jiang Hua's miserable state, Jiang Yuan exclaimed in shock and anger, "Jiang Hua, what happened?"

As soon as Jiang Hua saw Jiang Yuan, he burst into tears and wailed, "Patriarch, it's nothing that I was beaten like this, but... but that Ye Yuan, he was too overbearing! Too overbearing! When I announced my name and presented the gifts, they didn't even look at them, just threw them out, saying something like, 'A mere elder of the Azure Wind Hall, worthy of seeing him? Even if he wants to see him, the hall master should come in person!' That Ye Yuan also said, also said..."

Jiang Yuan's face darkened, and he said coldly, "What else did he say?"

Jiang Hua was secretly delighted, but his face showed pain as he said, "He also said, 'The patriarch should take a piss and look at himself, what kind of person does he think he is? He doesn't even know his own place, yet he demands an audience!' When I argued a few words in indignation, he beat me like this. Ouch!"

Jiang Hua described it vividly, painting a picture of a young, arrogant, and conceited youth.

Naturally, Jiang Hua hadn't gone to Ye Yuan's place; after all, Ye Yuan wouldn't go around spreading such things.

He had gone to the Fragrant Respite, found a secluded spot, used a secret technique to hide in space, and inflicted the injuries on himself.

Now back, he blatantly stirred up trouble in front of Jiang Yuan.

Sure enough, Jiang Yuan's face grew darker and darker.

He trusted Jiang Hua completely; how could he have imagined that Jiang Hua harbored ulterior motives?

"Good! Very good! A mere elder of the Azure Wind Hall! Heh heh!" Jiang Yuan said through gritted teeth.