Chapter 137 - Zhuo Fan’s Weakness (1/2)

“Wonderful! We won another round.”

Peony Overseer cried in joy. The other two women were also sporting smiles. Song Yu was a fake, but his refining skill couldn’t be more genuine.

If it weren’t for him, Vicious Pill King would’ve been in the lead. If things continue like this, the best alchemist in the empire would finally be defeated.

Dong Tianba saw them so excited and hesitated to speak, “Edifice Lord Chu, I may be presumptuous, but I am certain that man is not brother Song Yu. To be blunt, me and brother Song Yu are very close. There’s no way he’s a virgin!”

“So what if he isn’t Song Yu?”

It was Xiao Dandan who spoke in his defense, “No matter who he is, he will always be my Darling.”

Chu Qingcheng and the overseers nodded.

Chu Qingcheng smiled, “Dong Tianba, his killing intent must’ve scared you. To the point where you did not manage to hear our conversation. Young master Xie already stated that that man is a friend of his and not Song Yu.”

“Then what happened to brother Song Yu?”

“Isn’t it obvious? He killed him. Why else would he dare take his face and run around the place?” Xie Tianyang laughed, patting Dong Tianba’s shoulder. Then admired Chu Qingcheng, “Great sister in law knows how to handle her husband well. I will rely on you in the future to get this brat to fall in line. Don’t ever let him harm others, especially me.”

Chu Qingcheng blushed and hid it with anger, “Young master Xie, w-what nonsense are you saying?”

“Nothing in particular.” Xie Tianyang blinked as he stated in all seriousness, “That brat is petty and spiteful. If someone punched him, he replies with ten slashes of the sword. But your earlier words restricted his nefarious temper. Great sister in law is highly valued in his heart. Perhaps only you can curb his murderous streak, and also appreciate him more.”

Chu Qingcheng’s blush was fierce and demurely nodded, but her heart was overjoyed.

“I-is he that frightening?” Chu Qingcheng muttered.

Frowning, Xie Tianyang looked at Long Jiu and the rest, then they all nodded. They all held fear in their eyes, no exception.

Sighing, Chu Qingcheng smiled broadly.

If such a terrifying man changed for her, that meant his feelings for her were real!

[My ideal husband is like Qingtian. A dashing hero, willing to risk his life for me. Today, I have found him…]

Chu Qingcheng watched Zhuo Fan with a warmer gaze, her feelings for him growing ever more…

Boom!

In the western stand, Huangpu Qingyun banged the table. The heavily cracked stone table turned to dust.

The others by his side jumped in fear and reeled a step.

“The second round is another failure! And Elder Yan even admitted defeat! Tell me, does he have any chance of getting the Bodhi Root and that punk’s head on a platter?”

Huangpu Qingyun’s eyes were chilling to the bone.

None made a peep. Lin Zitian’s eyes shifted, [This is a perfect chance to kiss some ass.]

He advised, “Second young master, please quell your anger. Elder Yan is known as the Vicious Pill King, the best alchemist in the empire. A slight oversight, causing him to lose two rounds is of no consequence. Believe in him as he is sure to have a plan.

Lin Zitian’s words were more or less the same as 5th elder’s. Shoving the blame on Yan Song regardless of the outcome.

Too bad, this time was different.

Huangpu Qingyun’s eyebrows trembled, trying his hardest to calm himself, “Oh? Since Elder Lin believes Elder Yan so much then I will hold you responsible if he fails.”

“Al- uh, wha-?”

Lin Zitian was dumbstruck. [W-why aren’t you treating me the same as you were to the 5th elder?]

Watching this scene play out, the 5th elder was now laughing and mocking him.

[Lin Zitian is an opportunist, but has no ass-kissing techniques! Copying me is not helpful at all and will be detrimental instead. Playing the same flattery won’t work.]

[Huangpu Qingyun valued Yan Song greatly before. Therefore, raising Yan Song in esteem worked then. But now that he failed a second time, Huangpu Qingyun’s thoughts on Yan Song have changed. He is pissed at Elder Yan’s Inability to do anything. Praising him now would only set Huangpu Qingyun off in directing his anger onto you.]

[He-he-he, fawning is also a skill, so, as an opportunist, you better start practicing it.]