The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2154 - 2143: Refusing the Toast and the Punishment Wine

Chapter 2154: Chapter 2143: Refusing the Toast and the Punishment Wine

As for the intentions of the major sects to recruit.

Standing on the arena, Ye Chenfeng was still unaware that Zheng Kaili, kneeling before him and wanting to become his disciple, was completely stupefied.

Zheng Kaili did not expect that the young formation grandmaster in front of him was actually also a Fourth-Rank Alchemist.

This made Zheng Kaili even more determined to become Ye Chenfeng’s disciple.

Ye Chenfeng looked at Zheng Kaili, who was still kneeling, and he didn’t want to be seen as a spectacle here, so he said, "Get up first! Perform well in the Formation Master competition this time. If your performance satisfies me, then I don’t mind giving you some guidance in formations, or even taking you as a disciple."

"Stand up immediately now, the Formation Master competition is about to start, do you want to waste everyone’s time?"

Hearing that there was still hope of becoming Ye Chenfeng’s disciple, Zheng Kaili reluctantly got up from the ground.

Ye Chenfeng casually removed the defensive formation set up on the arena, then sat back down on the eleventh chair of the judges’ panel.

The following matters were hosted by Zhao Xingtu and the others. Ye Chenfeng only needed to occasionally provide some opinions.

Vice Pavilion Master Wang Xinghuai of the Artifact Refinement Pavilion, upon learning that Ye Chenfeng was not only a formation grandmaster but also a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, felt a storm surge in his heart.

Could this be true?

Ye Chenfeng was not only a formation grandmaster, but also a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, and even an Artifact Refiner?

Back then, Wang Xinghuai estimated Ye Chenfeng’s level in artifact refining to be at least between Third and Fourth Rank.

However, Wang Xinghuai had never truly witnessed Ye Chenfeng’s artifact refining skills, causing his doubts to grow: "Could it be that young friend Ye is not an Artifact Refiner? But that’s impossible! The techniques he used back then were exclusive to Artifact Refiners. Mastering formations, artifacts, and alchemy together? Can a person really achieve this?"

"Perhaps I should wait and see. Currently, young friend Ye has not participated in the Artifact Refining competition, and I’m the only one who knows he might be an Artifact Refiner. I must keep this secret until the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony is completely over, and then I’ll discuss it with young friend Ye!"

Artifact Refinement Pavilion’s patriarch Tan Yuanwu noticed the abnormal look on Wang Xinghuai’s face and asked, "Xinghuai, what’s wrong with you?"

Wang Xinghuai shook his head and said, "Patriarch, I’m fine."

Tan Yuanwu said thoughtfully, "I heard you stood up for this young lad Ye Chenfeng yesterday. Indeed, this young fellow is exceptionally talented. At such a young age, he can already rival the ten Pavilion Masters of the Array Magic Pavilion in formations. And he is even an Alchemist. It’s a pity he’s not an Artifact Refiner; otherwise, our Artifact Refinement Pavilion absolutely must have him."

Wang Xinghuai moved his lips but ultimately didn’t speak his mind.

The Xues, the Xiaos, and the Sacred Demon Sect and other forces, upon discovering Ye Chenfeng’s dual identity, couldn’t help but worry for themselves and somewhat regretted becoming enemies with Ye Chenfeng.

Time passed quickly.

The preliminary round of the Formation Master competition proceeded smoothly.

With Ye Chenfeng’s dual identity emerging, today’s preliminary Formation Master competition seemed dull to the audience, who were almost exclusively discussing Ye Chenfeng.

The initial round of the Formation Master competition ended quickly.

In the end, ten individuals advanced to the finals of the Formation Master competition, with Zheng Kaili among them.

After the preliminary round of the Formation Master competition concluded, the cultivators in South Square began to disperse, while Ye Chenfeng, Xue Wanqing, and the others returned to the Tian Shun Auction House branch.

Meanwhile, Zhao Xingtu and the other Pavilion Masters stayed behind to handle some follow-up tasks.

As Ye Chenfeng and Xue Wanqing were stepping into the reception hall of Tian Shun Auction House.

A staff member from the Tian Shun Auction House came to report that Luo Qibai, the young master of Xiao Yao Palace, requested an audience.

Sitting in a chair, Ye Chenfeng said to Xue Wanqing, Yun Rong, and the others, "You all go about your own tasks! I expect we’ll have more guests today, so let me handle them myself. This is Tian Shun Auction House; I won’t be in any danger here."

Yun Rong nodded and said, "Then, Brother Ye, we’ll be just behind the hall. If anything happens, let us know anytime."

Shortly after Yun Rong and Xue Wanqing went behind the hall, Luo Qibai, dressed in a white long robe, entered the hall.

Seeing only Ye Chenfeng in the hall, Luo Qibai toned down a bit and said straightforwardly, "Ye Chenfeng, who would have thought you’d have hidden so well. Our patriarch said he could give you one last chance. As long as you apologize to the patriarch and agree to submit to our Xiao Yao Palace, everything that happened before can be overlooked."

Ye Chenfeng played with the teacup in his hand, lifted his head, glanced at Luo Qibai, and said calmly, "Since Xiao Yao Palace has come, I suppose others will soon arrive as well. We might as well wait a bit longer."

"You—"

Just as Luo Qibai was about to speak angrily, another staff member from Tian Shun Auction House came in to report that Jin Zhiteng, the top genius of the Jins, sought an audience.

After Jin Zhiteng’s arrival.

Mu Yunliang from Demonic Flame Valley, Murong Suyu from the Murong clan, and Hua Changsheng from Heavenly Sword Sect also arrived in the hall one after another.

Now the five prodigies of Central State had all gathered.

Ye Chenfeng stood up from his chair and said, "Everyone should be here now. You may as well tell me the purpose of your visit."

Mu Yunliang and Murong Suyu had quite a harmonious relationship with Ye Chenfeng.

Mu Yunliang, with his familiar demeanor, walked up to Ye Chenfeng and joked, "Chenfeng, can’t we just come to see you? After all, we’re friends, right?"

Jin Zhiteng said without reservation, "Mu Yunliang, stop pretending. Today, I’m here representing the Jins."

"As long as Ye Chenfeng is willing to join us, then any past grievances between the Jins and your Qingyue Sect can be forgotten."

Hua Changsheng looked at Ye Chenfeng and said, "You must join our Heavenly Sword Sect. This is your chance to soar. Don’t refuse a toast only to drink the strong wine."

Luo Qibai stared at Ye Chenfeng and said, "Our Xiao Yao Palace’s toast is quite good, I hope you weigh your options well."

"The Jins’ toast isn’t bad either, make your choice!" Jin Zhiteng said with a cold smile.

Only Mu Yunliang and Murong Suyu remained silent.

Ye Chenfeng looked at Hua Changsheng, Luo Qibai, and Jin Zhiteng, shrugged, and said, "I remember when we first met, one of the five of you held me, Ye Chenfeng, in disdain. Now what is this? Found my value to your sects?"

"I, Ye Chenfeng, will not drink anyone else’s toast nor their strong wine, only the cup I pour myself."

"Please leave, and let’s compete in the finals of the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony."

The five prodigies didn’t expect Ye Chenfeng to refuse. In their view, joining a powerful force was Ye Chenfeng’s best way to ensure his safety, yet he declined without hesitation.

Even Mu Yunliang and Murong Suyu were quite surprised. They felt their sects had the best chances, considering Ye Chenfeng had some friction with the other three sects.

But from Ye Chenfeng’s words, it seemed he didn’t intend to join any sect at all.

Unable to suppress his anger, Luo Qibai said, "Kid, we’ve given you a chance. Since you refuse to cherish it, the finals of the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony will be your death sentence."

"Before the finals of the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony, the Alchemy competition finals will start first, and I’ll thoroughly crush you in alchemy."

Jin Zhiteng said coldly, "There was a path to life, but you chose death. Are you confident in yourself, or are you prepared to die?"

Hua Changsheng remarked with disdain, "Don’t think being a formation grandmaster and Alchemist gives you the right to show off in front of us. In the face of true power, Formation Masters and Alchemists must step aside. In the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony, should you encounter me, I’ll show you that these titles of yours are worthless."

After Luo Qibai and the other three left without looking back, Mu Yunliang said, "Chenfeng, our Demonic Flame Valley and the Murong clan are always open to you. If there’s any problem, come find us. Remember, we’re friends."

With these words, Mu Yunliang and Murong Suyu also left.

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