477 Breaking Into the Alchemy Pavilion! (2/2)
”Have you turned stupid from refining too many pills? How is Eldest Senior Brother entering the Alchemy Pavilion a break-in? He's entering his own house. He just didn't knock first.”
That sounded surprisingly reasonable. The newly admitted disciples immediately sensed that they were the ones who had misunderstood the situation. They agreed instantly and stopped thinking about the supposed intrusion.
The few Foundation Establishment realm Elders were at a loss. Their heads throbbed, but they said nothing about Wang Baole breaking in by force. Instead, they cupped their fists and saluted Wang Baole.
Wang Baole was pleased to find his junior brothers so understanding. He stood in mid-air, cupped his fists, and saluted the disciples of the Alchemy Pavilion around him.
”My fellow junior brothers and sisters, I understand that my sudden appearance might have interrupted your cultivation. I hope you don't mind.” Wang Baole's voice was warm as it rang in the air. The disciples around him became even more excited and began speaking amongst themselves.
”Senior Brother Baole is simply too friendly. He's a prodigy but still speaks so kindly to us. I heard he doesn't have a girlfriend yet… Senior Brother Baole, I love you!”
”This is because Senior Brother Baole treats all of us like his junior brothers and sisters. He only shows his fearsome side to outsiders. We're family!”
”That's right. Senior Brother Baole, we don't mind. Besides, you're not being rude. It's like coming back home. You just didn't knock first. Anyway, who knocks on every door in their own house?”
”I've long found that array formation a sore sight. Senior Brother Baole's done a great job!”
More and more disciples of the Alchemy Pavilion appeared amidst the growing cheers, and soon, the entire pavilion was in an uproar. The liveliness and cheer drew the attention of the disciples of other pavilions who were passing by. Upon the sight, they stopped and gathered outside, trying to catch what was going on inside.
After cupping his fists and saluting everyone, Wang Baole took a deep breath and spoke again.
”Fellow disciples, there is a reason why I'm here today. When I was still a student on the Lower Academy Island, I had a close female friend called Bunny… no, that's not right, her name is Zhou Xiaoya. Since she became the disciple of an immoral master, she was forced into seclusion. We have not seen each other's face for years. Tell me, isn't this completely unreasonable?”
Wang Baole's words rang out loudly in the air, and because the disciples around him adored him, they naturally sided with him. They began to grow unhappy after this matter, and a few disciples turned and started yelling at the Alchemy Pavilion.
”Hand over Senior Sister Xiaoya!”
The disciples of the Alchemy Pavilion were all up in arms and ready to revolt. The sight of it cheered Wang Baole up as well. He felt that they were all his wonderful junior brothers and sisters. He turned towards the Alchemy Pavilion's mountain peak and shouted.
”Old man, you better hand over my Bunny right this moment. I'm going to count to three. If you don't hand her over, I'll fight my way up.”
Wang Baole's voice was like thunder. It boomed and resounded in the air. On the mountain peak, a group of Elders were fretting and staring at an old man who was pacing in front of them and sighing.
This old man was Zhou Xiaoya's master. He had been one of the four Elders of the Alchemy Pavilion. Now, he was the Grand Elder of the Alchemy Pavilion.
”Grand Elder, please say something.”
”Yes, this Wang Baole is at the Core Formation realm now. He fought his way through. He's a rare vicious character!”
”Grand Elder, you are at fault too. Xiaoya, that girl, might be quite gifted, but you shouldn't be tearing a couple apart. Why did you force her into seclusion? She's forever in seclusion. Even I can't stand this anymore.” The other Elders began to protest fervently. Wang Baole had already started counting down outside…
”Three, two…”
As he counted, the Alchemy Pavilion's Grand Elder stomped his foot. He hollered at the Elders gathered around him.
”You can't blame this on me. I'm doing as the Grand Supreme Elder asked. What else can I do?”
When the Grand Elder said that, Wang Baole had just counted to three. He took a step forward. Lightning crashed, and thunder boomed, shaking the heavens and earth. He transformed into a bolt of lightning, dashing straight for the mountain peak. It appeared that he was about the break-in.
It was then that the voice of an old man rang out between the heavens and earth. It formed an invisible barrier that was like a seal, and it fell all around Wang Baole and caged him in!
”Little fatty, let's see you try and break through this barrier. I'll give you an answer if you manage to do that!”