Chapter 114: Chapter 114: The Consequences of a Foul Mouth

"I’m here to enter the Alchemy Master Guild."

After speaking, Jiang Chen couldn’t be bothered to deal with a clown like Bai Shu.

But Bai Shu just smirked.

"Enter the Alchemy Master Guild? Do you really think you can?"

"All it takes is one word from me and you’ll be thrown out. I’d advise you to scram now before you make a fool of yourself."

"The Alchemy Master Guild isn’t a place for someone like you."

His words dripped with sarcasm, and his contempt for Jiang Chen was obvious.

He was immensely proud of his status as an alchemist of the Alchemy Master Guild.

Jiang Chen paid Bai Shu no mind and walked straight toward the entrance of the grand hall.

"Halt."

A sudden, angry shout rang out.

Immediately, several master Martial Cultivators in black appeared in front of the Alchemy Master Guild’s grand hall. Each one was at the Warrior Ninth Heaven, and they blocked Jiang Chen’s path.

Just as Jiang Chen was about to step into the entrance of the Alchemy Master Guild’s grand hall, the men in black appeared and barred his way.

The men were clad head-to-toe in armor, their Cultivation reaching the Peak of the Ninth Heaven of Warrior.

At this sight, Jiang Chen’s brow furrowed almost imperceptibly before smoothing out again.

’The Alchemy Master Guild really is quite powerful.’

’Even their guards are Martial Cultivators at the Peak of the Ninth Heaven of Warrior.’

"What’s your business?"

one of them asked, his expression hostile.

Plenty of people passed by outside, but undoubtedly, none of them dared to step foot inside the Alchemy Master Guild.

No one was permitted to enter without an invitation.

Jiang Chen’s expression remained neutral. He stated calmly, "I’m here to assume a position at the Alchemy Master Guild."

"Please inform Chairman Qin."

He was telling the truth. Master Qin himself had given him a letter of appointment to come today and assume the post of Senior Steward.

The hierarchy at the Alchemy Master Guild started with apprentice alchemists and Official Alchemists, followed by guild committee members. Above them were Junior Stewards, then Intermediate Stewards, and finally, Senior Stewards.

Above Senior Stewards were Elders, above the Elders were two Vice Presidents, and then finally the President.

And Jiang Chen was starting as a Senior Steward.

This ranking system was something Jiang Chen himself had established long ago, with a group of alchemists who served him.

And it was still in use to this day.

"What? You’re full of it, kid."

Just then, a jarring voice cut in.

It was none other than Bai Shu.

He shot Jiang Chen a look of utter contempt and sneered, "You? You’re not even an alchemist. Hell, you probably don’t even know what Alchemy Skill is."

"And you have the gall to say you’re here to take a post at our Alchemy Master Guild?"

"How ridiculous."

"Hey, you lot! Get rid of this guy. He’s an eyesore."

Bai Shu ordered the guards with immense arrogance.

At the Alchemy Master Union, the status of an Alchemist was far higher than that of a Martial Cultivator.

These Martial Cultivators were little more than hired muscle for the Alchemy Master Guild, possessing no real authority.

At Bai Shu’s words, the guards’ stares on Jiang Chen turned even more hostile.

"Leave this place at once, or we won’t be so courteous."

"The Alchemy Master Guild isn’t a place you can just waltz into."

They didn’t even bother questioning Jiang Chen further; they just tried to run him off.

Jiang Chen’s frown deepened.

’In truth, as irritating as these people were, he knew the Alchemy Master Guild did have its rules.’

’And as fate would have it, they were rules he himself had created.’

’Now they were being turned on him.’

He decided not to hold it against the guards. Instead, he repeated, "I truly am here to assume my post. Please ask Chairman Qin to come out."

What?

Everyone was taken aback. The guy sounded like he was telling the truth.

But Bai Shu just scoffed again.

"Still playing tough, huh? Fine. You’re sure you’re here for a position?"

"So tell me, what’s the position?"

"Sweeping the floors? Or a Fire-Blowing Boy?"

Bai Shu said, laughing derisively.

Jiang Chen had been trying to ignore Bai Shu, but the man provoked him again and again.

He was instantly vexed.

His ice-cold gaze fell upon Bai Shu.

"I’m warning you one last time. Shut your mouth, or I’ll show you what happens to those who don’t."

This wasn’t a threat. It was a warning.

After all, even a saint has his limits, and Jiang Chen’s temper was far from small.

He just didn’t want to cause a huge scene on his first day.

But Bai Shu just laughed.

He pointed a thumb back at the Alchemy Master Guild’s grand hall and laughed heartily. "What? You going to hit me?"

"Kid, take a good look around. This is the Alchemy Master Guild."

"See this? I’m not just a First-Grade Alchemist, I’m an Official Alchemist. If an ignorant commoner like you dares to lay a finger on me, you’re a dead man."

’He knew he was probably weaker than Jiang Chen.’

’But if a fight broke out at the Alchemy Master Guild, the Guild would punish his opponent no matter what.’

Seeing the conflict erupt between Jiang Chen and Bai Shu,

the crowd of onlookers outside was stunned.

"Look, Bai Shu’s gotten into an argument with someone."

"Who is that kid? Does he have a death wish, arguing with Bai Shu? He’s the son of Patriarch Bai, an Official Alchemist of the Alchemy Master Guild, and his master is Elder Xiao Gu!"

"Picking a fight with Bai Shu... that kid is toast."

And the guards, seeing that Bai Shu had it in for Jiang Chen, naturally took his side.

After all, they knew Bai Shu. He was an Official Alchemist and the disciple of Elder Xiao Gu—a man of high standing.

As for Jiang Chen, they didn’t give him a second thought.

They chimed in with their own rebukes. "Kid, don’t you dare use our President’s name to try and intimidate us! A man of Chairman Qin’s stature isn’t someone a nobody like you can just name-drop!"

"We advise you to leave at once."

But seeing Jiang Chen on the verge of erupting, they added furiously, "You’re not leaving, and now you want to start a fight?"

"Let us tell you, this isn’t the place for a brawl. You’ll only be making things worse for yourself."

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but smile.

’They thought he didn’t know Chairman Qin? How amusing.’

’And all this over a mere disciple of Xiao Gu—though he’d only just learned that fact about Bai Shu.’

’What a bunch of idiots.’

"I did warn you."

Jiang Chen could finally take no more. Spurred by fury, he moved. In an instant, his entire body shot forward.

His figure was a blur, appearing directly in front of Bai Shu in a flash.

He threw a single, vicious punch straight into Bai Shu’s stomach.

When Bai Shu saw Jiang Chen’s sudden attack, he roared, "You bastard! You actually dare to attack me?"

BAM!

Jiang Chen’s fist landed in the very next instant, sinking solidly into Bai Shu’s abdomen.

It gave Bai Shu no time to react.

It was fast, precise, and ruthless!

WHOOSH!

Bai Shu was sent flying by the force of Jiang Chen’s punch.

CRASH!

Bai Shu flew seven or eight meters before crashing hard onto the ground.

He let out a series of wretched screams.

His body twitched uncontrollably on the ground.

Before, Jiang Chen’s Cultivation had been the same as Bai Shu’s—both were at the Warrior Third Heaven. But Jiang Chen had since broken through to the Warrior Fourth Heaven, while Bai Shu remained at the Warrior Third Heaven.

Besides, Jiang Chen had already been able to overpower Bai Shu back when they were both at the Warrior Third Heaven.

Now, with his increased Cultivation, Bai Shu was no match for him whatsoever.

Defeated in a single move.