Jiang Chen had left the Jiang Family’s affairs to his father.

He wasn’t getting involved in the Jiang Family’s matters at all right now; he didn’t have the energy for it.

Back at the Alchemist Guild, Jiang Chen continued to study his Alchemy Skill, and of course, he didn’t stop his Cultivation either.

His Cultivation was also steadily improving.

As for Qin Lie, who had been scared off by Jiang Chen, he was the son of the President of the Alchemist Guild and a genius of exceptional talent.

He had been arrogant since birth.

He was furious after suffering a small setback at Jiang Chen’s hands.

What’s more, the woman he fancied, Murong Xiangming, was very close to Jiang Chen, which filled him with jealousy.

"Jiang Chen, I’ll make you get the hell out of the Alchemist Guild."

’You’re just relying on some powerful master, that’s all.’

After a few days of silence, Qin Lie’s mind started churning, and he began to think of a countermeasure.

Giving up just like that was impossible.

Soon, Qin Lie came up with a plan.

’That’s right, I’ll just drive him out myself.’

At this thought, Qin Lie’s spirits immediately lifted.

He shouted to those outside, "Mad Dragon, bring a few men in here."

THUMP THUMP THUMP...

In just a moment, four burly men strode in from outside.

Each of them radiated a powerful aura.

Every single one was an expert at the Martial Master Fifth Heaven or higher.

That’s right, these were the guards his father, Master Qin, had assigned to him at the Alchemist Guild.

Master Qin cared for his son dearly, so he always had experts at the Martial Master Fifth Heaven or higher protecting him.

The strongest among them had a Cultivation at the Martial Master Eighth Layer Heaven.

An expert of this caliber was a terrifying existence no matter where you went.

With a Martial Master Eighth Layer Heaven expert for protection in Hanwu City, basically no one could threaten Qin Lie.

"Young Master, what are your orders?"

The one leading the four burly men was their leader, the one with the highest Cultivation: Martial Master Eighth Layer Heaven.

He asked Qin Lie respectfully in a clear voice.

Qin Lie was very satisfied with his guards; every one of them was an extremely formidable expert.

A smirk gradually formed on his lips.

He let out a wicked laugh.

"Follow me," he said loudly. "We’re going to teach someone a lesson for being disobedient."

He thought of Jiang Chen.

And his eyes grew sharp.

In the Alchemist Guild, basically no one dared to oppose Qin Lie. But Jiang Chen not only opposed him, he even threatened him.

This had crossed his bottom line.

’Daring to challenge me... I’ll show you just how formidable I am.’

"Yes, Young Master."

The four burly men were Qin Lie’s attendants, after all, and they were very loyal to him.

Besides, Qin Lie was the son of the President of the Alchemist Guild.

Without another word, they all followed Qin Lie out.

Before long, they arrived outside Jiang Chen’s office.

"Eldest Young Master Qin, our master isn’t here."

Xiaoba’s face turned pale with fright when he saw Qin Lie arrive with four Martial Master Level experts.

Still, he appeared before Qin Lie and his men.

It just so happened that Jiang Chen had stepped out on an errand.

He wanted to explain this to Qin Lie.

"Shut up, you little bottom-feeder."

Qin Lie snapped directly at Xiaoba.

He said contemptuously, "Just a dog of a slave. Get lost."

CRACK!

Qin Lie lifted his foot and kicked Jiang Chen’s door.

The entire door was instantly shattered into pieces by his kick.

Waving the dust away with his hand, Qin Lie walked in with a smirk.

"Hm?"

’He’s really not here. Lucky for him.’

When Qin Lie entered Jiang Chen’s room, he found that Jiang Chen was indeed not there.

He had wanted to make a show of force, but with Jiang Chen absent, it was impossible.

The four guards followed him in, their eyes sharp. They would strike wherever their young master pointed.

They awaited their young master’s command.

Qin Lie pointed inside Jiang Chen’s room and shouted, "Smash it! Smash everything for me!"

"And be quick about it."

He barked orders at the four guards.

"Yes, Young Master."

Mad Dragon and the other three immediately raised their fists, which were as large as sandbags, and rushed into the room.

They smashed everything in sight.

BANG!

Mad Dragon stomped on a wooden table, and it instantly exploded.

Splinters scattered and dust filled the air.

CRASH!

Someone shattered a quaint-looking bookshelf into powder with a single punch.

The entire room was a chaotic mess, choked with dust.

Qin Lie watched with a grin, fanning away the billowing dust with one hand.

"Haha, not bad. I just love this kind of masterpiece."

"You..."

Xiaoba was stunned. "You actually trashed Steward Jiang’s room! This... this is against the Alchemist Guild’s rules!"

A cold glint flashed in Qin Lie’s eyes.

"Kid, you’re being nosy."

"You’re looking to die!"

With that, he threw a vicious punch straight at Xiaoba.

Although Xiaoba was a Warrior Ninth Heaven and wouldn’t necessarily lose to Qin Lie, he didn’t dare fight back.

BOOM!

As his fist smashed into Xiaoba’s abdomen, Qin Lie said coldly, "Damned servant, that’s what you get for being nosy."

"Jiang Chen dared to provoke me, Qin Lie. Did you think I would let him go?"

"No. I won’t let anyone associated with him off the hook."

Xiaoba collapsed to the ground, coughing up blood nonstop.

Although he tried his best to resist, he hadn’t fought back, so he was seriously injured. Qin Lie’s punch had been extremely ferocious.

He then struggled to his feet and scrambled to run outside.

’I have to find the master.’

That was his only thought.

And the place Jiang Chen was most likely to be was probably the Material Hall.

Xiaoba ran into the Material Hall, and a sweep of his Divine Thought confirmed that Jiang Chen was indeed there, completely absorbed in examining some materials.

"Master, something’s wrong!"

Xiaoba rushed to Jiang Chen’s side, his voice anxious.

Jiang Chen frowned. Looking at Xiaoba, he noticed the blood at the corner of his mouth, and his expression changed slightly.

He heard Xiaoba say urgently, "Qin Lie came again, and he trashed your room."

"He smashed everything to bits."

What?

Jiang Chen was stunned for a moment.

When he processed the news, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Alright. Follow me."

Jiang Chen’s eyes were as terrifying as those of a Fierce Beast.

Qin Lie had actually come looking for trouble again.

’He just doesn’t learn.’

Jiang Chen had already spared him once. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

But this time, Qin Lie had trashed his room. Although there was nothing important inside, it was Jiang Chen’s office, a symbol of his dignity and face.

But seeing the blood on Xiaoba’s lips, he asked as they walked, "What happened? How did you get hurt?"

Xiaoba shook his head with a bitter smile. "It’s nothing. I just fell."

He didn’t dare blame Qin Lie, so he could only swallow his anger.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen instantly understood that Qin Lie must have done it.

It was just that many people were wary of Qin Lie and didn’t dare to cause trouble for him.

And Xiaoba was merely a guard with no standing, and not even a particularly strong one at that.

Naturally, he had no status to speak of.

"It was Qin Lie, wasn’t it?"

Xiaoba remained silent, following Jiang Chen without a word.

Jiang Chen shook his head and didn’t press the matter.

He knew Xiaoba had his reservations, but Jiang Chen’s heart was filled with killing intent.

’He’s practically begging to die.’

With hurried steps, he headed straight for the Steward Hall.