Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Another Condition

The farce seemed to come to a stop once Yuan Sheng and the others had rolled out the doors of the Alchemy Master Guild’s main hall.

Jiang Chen, with his hands behind his back, prepared to leave nonchalantly.

A scene like this was completely meaningless to him.

"Wait, Steward Jiang."

Suddenly, a voice called out.

Jiang Chen turned to look in the direction of the voice.

He saw Xiao Gu emerge from the crowd, his face dark.

Xiao Gu’s appearance immediately caused an uproar in the crowd.

After all, Yuan Sheng and the others were Xiao Gu’s apprentices. Now that Jiang Chen had humiliated them, their master, Xiao Gu, probably couldn’t sit still any longer.

The ugly look on his face said it all.

"What is it, Elder Xiao? Is there a problem?"

Jiang Chen turned back and asked lightly, looking at Xiao Gu’s grim expression.

It seemed this Elder Xiao Gu wasn’t in a very good mood.

Xiao Gu walked to a spot not far from Jiang Chen, the anger still visible on his face.

"Just now, my unworthy apprentices were defeated by you. It’s clear Steward Jiang’s skills are extraordinary."

"I, Xiao Gu, would like to compete with you in Alchemy Skill today. I wonder if Steward Jiang will grant my request?"

"Right here, in front of everyone."

The moment he said this, the crowd erupted once more.

Xiao Gu’s apprentices had been humiliated by Jiang Chen, and now Xiao Gu had finally stepped forward, unable to hold back.

He was going to avenge his apprentices.

Besides, Jiang Chen had also killed Bai Shu before. It was time to settle new and old grudges alike.

Everyone looked at Jiang Chen with curiosity.

Many even hoped Jiang Chen would agree.

That way, they would have another spectacle to watch. At the same time, more people were interested in Jiang Chen’s Alchemy Skill.

Because to this day, no one knew just how good Jiang Chen’s Alchemy Skill really was.

Xiao Gu knew Jiang Chen’s methods were strange and unpredictable.

That was why he proposed a competition of Alchemy Skill.

When it came to Alchemy Skill, Xiao Gu was full of confidence.

Jiang Chen looked at Xiao Gu, falling silent for a moment.

After a brief period of contemplation, Jiang Chen suddenly smiled.

"Very well. Since Elder Xiao wants to compete with me in Alchemy Skill..."

"...with so many people watching, it would be improper for me to refuse."

If he refused now, it would be a clear sign that he was timid and afraid.

And Jiang Chen was not one to be timid or hesitant.

When it came to Alchemy Skill, he was more confident than anyone.

Especially against a mere Xiao Gu.

Hearing Jiang Chen agree...

...Xiao Gu was ecstatic.

’Kid,’ he thought to himself, ’I might not be confident in competing in other things, but when it comes to Alchemy Skill, you’re guaranteed to lose.’

’I’ll use the outcome of this Alchemy competition to get revenge for my apprentices and myself.’

Of course, avenging his apprentices was just a pretext. The truth was that Xiao Gu wanted revenge for himself after Jiang Chen had made him lose face several times.

Immediately, he agreed, "Good! Since you’ve accepted, Steward Jiang, let’s have our competition right here in front of everyone."

Jiang Chen nodded, showing no objection.

Then, Xiao Gu scanned the surroundings. Most of the influential figures in the Alchemy Master Guild were present in the crowd.

Even Chairman Qin was there.

He announced loudly, "Everyone, today Steward Jiang and I will compete in Alchemy Skill. I ask you all to bear witness."

As he spoke, he looked toward Jiang Chen.

"Steward Jiang, when my apprentices competed with you earlier, they proposed a condition. I, Xiao Gu, would also like to propose a condition. What do you think, Steward Jiang?"

A flash of killing intent crossed his mind.

As long as Jiang Chen lived, he would never be satisfied.

Jiang Chen nodded without hesitation. "Fine. Never mind one condition, I’ll agree even if you have ten."

Since Xiao Gu was challenging him, Jiang Chen prepared to teach him another lesson.

He was, however, curious as to what kind of condition Xiao Gu would propose.

Hearing Jiang Chen agree, Xiao Gu felt his plan had succeeded.

He announced to the crowd, "Good! Steward Jiang has agreed."

"The condition is simple. We will compete in Alchemy Skill. The loser must commit suicide in public."

"Steward Jiang, what do you say?"

This was his condition.

To get his revenge, he would use this Alchemy competition to force Jiang Chen to kill himself.

This way, even if that master behind Jiang Chen showed up, he couldn’t blame Xiao Gu.

This move, one could say, was extremely vicious.

It left Jiang Chen with no way out.

The crowd was in an uproar upon hearing Xiao Gu’s condition.

Suicide. The loser commits suicide. This was a death trap.

No retreat.

Jiang Chen had no way out, and neither did Xiao Gu.

"That’s too vicious! Only a fool would agree to such a condition."

"Exactly! Steward Jiang is probably no match for Elder Xiao Gu. If he agrees to this, he’s a dead man for sure."

"Elder Xiao Gu is avenging his apprentices. He’s really taking it to the extreme."

"It all depends on Steward Jiang’s choice now."

Everyone watched Jiang Chen.

This was a condition that no ordinary person would ever agree to.

If you lost, you would lose your life.

By your own hand, no less.

Jiang Chen looked deeply at Xiao Gu, knowing he was out for revenge.

To think he would use such a method.

Although it was somewhat laughable, after a moment’s thought, Jiang Chen suddenly agreed.

"Elder Xiao, I accept this condition."

"The loser will commit suicide in public."

What?

Hearing that Jiang Chen had actually agreed to Xiao Gu’s terms...

...in that moment, everyone present was stunned.

It was unbelievable. This was a gamble with his life, not a joke.

They all stared at Jiang Chen with suspicion.

While many doubted Jiang Chen’s Alchemy Skill, they bore him no grudge and didn’t want to see him commit suicide.

In the crowd, only Yuan Sheng and the few others who had been forced to roll out earlier had returned after changing their clothes.

Hearing Jiang Chen’s acceptance now, they were all ecstatic.

"Our master is avenging us!"

"Suicide! It’s a good thing we didn’t propose suicide as a condition back then. But with our master making a move, Jiang Chen is doomed to fail."

They all looked at Jiang Chen with mockery, certain that he was finished this time.

But at this moment, Master Qin stepped forward.

He was frowning.

Clearly, this condition was not something he wanted to see. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

He said to Jiang Chen, "Steward Jiang, you’re being too reckless."

"If your master knew you were doing this, he certainly wouldn’t approve."

"Right now, I can allow you to answer again. This is no joke; your life is on the line."

After all, Master Qin still needed Jiang Chen. With Jiang Chen in the Alchemy Master Guild, his master would sooner or later appear.

He did not want to see Jiang Chen commit suicide.

He had absolutely no confidence in Jiang Chen.

Therefore, Jiang Chen’s agreement was, without a doubt, a suicidal act.

Xiao Gu, however, hurriedly stepped forward and said impatiently, "Chairman, Steward Jiang has already agreed. How can he go back on his word?"

He couldn’t let Jiang Chen back out.

He was dead set on putting Jiang Chen to death.

Unfortunately for him, Master Qin still held considerable authority. He waved his hand and said, "This sort of thing isn’t for you alone to decide. As the Chairman, I must consider the interests of the Alchemy Master Guild."

An ordinary person wouldn’t matter, and Jiang Chen himself wasn’t worth his intervention, but Jiang Chen had a powerful master behind him.

Otherwise, he couldn’t be bothered to meddle in such affairs.

Xiao Gu was a bit speechless.

He looked toward Jiang Chen.

Just as he thought Jiang Chen would go back on his word, Jiang Chen cupped his hands toward Master Qin and said, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Chairman. I have already agreed to the competition with Elder Xiao, and I will not take it back."

"I ask that the Chairman serve as a witness today."