Chapter 248: A Door Slammed in the Face

Shao Yun was the fifth seat among the elders of the Alchemy Hall, having only broken through to the advanced quasi-Dan King realm last year.

As a vigorous new force in the Alchemy Hall, he held a very high status and was considered a strong candidate for the next Hall Master.

In contrast, people like Yao Qian, though also elders of the Alchemy Hall, were among the least valued, at most serving as errand runners.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to the Qin State as an envoy.

Old in age, low in cultivation, his potential was exhausted, and he would never break through again in this life.

As a representative of the new generation, Shao Yun was one of the most dissatisfied with Ye Yuan being appointed as a titular elder.

In front of Ouyang Yu, Shao Yun was one of the loudest troublemakers.

Ouyang Yu left without a word, tacitly allowing them to 'exchange insights' with Ye Yuan.

After a few of the most vocal elders discussed it, Shao Yun volunteered to 'challenge' Ye Yuan.

Shao Yun was a star among the elders of the Alchemy Hall. As soon as his figure appeared in the Earth Battalion, a disciple recognized him.

“Disciple Li Ming pays respects to Elder Shao Yun,” said a disciple at the eighth level of Spirit Liquid, bowing respectfully.

Shao Yun felt a little smug inside but maintained a dignified expression. “Mm, just in time. Ye Yuan lives here, doesn't he?”

Li Ming was taken aback. “Ye Yuan? That name sounds unfamiliar. Is he a new disciple? Well… a few days ago, there seemed to be a new disciple who injured Senior Brother Zeng's younger brother as soon as he arrived.”

Now it was Shao Yun's turn to be surprised. He frowned and said, “Fighting with others as soon as he arrives? Truly a troublemaker.”

Seeing Shao Yun frown, Li Ming instinctively thought he was here to cause trouble for Ye Yuan and quickly said, “Ye Yuan lives in Courtyard No. 72 over there. I'll go call him to pay respects to Elder Shao Yun.”

Since an elder had personally come to find Ye Yuan, as a disciple, he should naturally come out to welcome him. Without waiting for Shao Yun's response, he trotted off to Courtyard No. 72.

Shao Yun initially wanted to stop Li Ming but thought better of it.

Although Ye Yuan's appointment as a titular elder had been approved, the elders' mindset was still slow to change.

In Shao Yun's subconscious, he still felt that Ye Yuan should come out to pay respects to him.

…

Li Ming knocked on the door of Ye Yuan's courtyard, and it was Lv'er who opened it.

“Miss, I'm looking for Ye Yuan.” Seeing a beautiful woman open the door, Li Ming was very polite.

Lv'er found the stranger unfamiliar and instinctively tried to block him. “The young master is resting. May I ask what business you have, senior brother?”

Li Ming clearly sensed the excuse and frowned. “Resting? Then go wake Ye Yuan quickly. Tell him that Shao Yun, the fifth seat elder of the Alchemy Hall, is here and that he should come out to welcome him!”

Afraid that Lv'er didn't know Shao Yun's importance, Li Ming added, “Elder Shao Yun is a candidate for the next Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall, a position of extraordinary status. You must not be negligent!”

Sure enough, Lv'er's expression changed.

She had been in the Nethercloud Sect for a while and had a general understanding of its structure. The title of Alchemy Hall Master was a big deal in the sect, even if it was only a future one.

Lv'er dared not be careless and immediately went inside to report.

When Ye Yuan heard it was the future Alchemy Hall Master, he frowned. Trouble had come so quickly?

But wasn't this putting on a bit too many airs?

They were both at the elder level, and he wanted Ye Yuan to go out and greet him?

The title of future Hall Master might work on others, but not on Ye Yuan. In Ye Yuan's eyes, those elders of the Alchemy Hall were nothing but trash, let alone the fact that his status was already no lower than theirs.

After all, Tianfeng had initially wanted him to be the Vice Hall Master, yet this guy had no sense of proportion.

“Lv'er, go tell him that I'm busy cultivating and have no time to waste on greetings,” Ye Yuan said calmly.

Lv'er was startled. “But that senior brother said this elder has a high status. Won't this offend him?”

Ye Yuan rolled his eyes. “He came looking for trouble anyway. Even if I go to greet him, he'll still cause trouble. What difference does it make whether I offend him or not?”

Lv'er asked curiously, “How does the young master know he's here to cause trouble?”

Ye Yuan smiled. “Your young master knows everything. Haha, go ahead, just say that.”

Ye Yuan hadn't told Lv'er about his appointment as a titular elder; to him, it wasn't a big deal.

Lv'er never disobeyed Ye Yuan. Since he said so, he must have his reasons. So she returned to the door and relayed Ye Yuan's words to Li Ming.

Hearing this, Li Ming nearly shouted. Even if it was an excuse, it was too blatant!

Li Ming stared wide-eyed at Lv'er and confirmed, “Did you really tell your young master that Elder Shao Yun is looking for him?”

Lv'er felt a bit guilty but still nodded. “Yes, I told him, but our young master is really busy with cultivation.”

With that, Lv'er slammed the door shut.

Li Ming stood there dumbfounded, unable to recover for a long time. Was Ye Yuan this arrogant? He wouldn't even give face to an Alchemy Hall elder?

“Elder Shao Yun was already looking for trouble, and with Ye Yuan's attitude, he's doomed. No one who goes against an Alchemy Hall elder has a good ending!” Li Ming thought.

With some displeasure, Li Ming returned to Shao Yun and reported what had happened, adding a bit of his own embellishment.

Sure enough, Shao Yun flew into a rage and stormed over to Courtyard No. 72.

“Bang, bang, bang!”

“Ye Yuan, get out here! I know you're not cultivating!” Shao Yun shouted loudly.

No response…

Shao Yun was about to explode with anger. He held a very high status in the sect, yet today, coming to find a core disciple of the Martial Hall, he had been given the cold shoulder!

His loud shout had already attracted many disciples to watch.

If he couldn't even get the door opened today, he would lose face completely!

Shao Yun's face was as black as a pot bottom. He said in a deep voice, “I'll count to three. If you don't open the door, I'll tear down your courtyard!”

“One…”

Shao Yun waited a few breaths. No response.

“Two…”

Still no response.

“This Ye Yuan has some nerve! That's Elder Shao Yun! Others would be eager to curry favor, but Ye Yuan dares to shut him out!”

“Heh heh, this is a recipe for being kicked out! Elder Shao Yun is a strong candidate for the next Alchemy Hall Master. Offending him, can anyone still survive in the sect?”

“Last time I saw Ye Yuan beat Zeng Yu, I thought he was talented. But now it seems he's just a hothead! Why pick a fight with Elder Shao Yun of all people?”

“He's about to count to three. Do you think Elder Shao Yun will drag Ye Yuan out and give him a beating?”

The onlookers buzzed with discussion. Such a rare spectacle was not to be missed!

Shao Yun, face black, gritted his teeth and shouted, “Three…”

Still no response!