Especially when Chu Minghui learned that the novice apprentice taken in by Master Wu was none other than Lu Yuan, who was close to Zhao Shiqi, his heart was filled with raging jealousy and anger.
He knew he was born with amazing talent, regarded as the alchemical genius of the Chu family in a century.
Back then, the Platinum ancestor of the Chu family personally brought him to Master Wu, hoping to be accepted as a disciple.
But Master Wu cursed at the ancestor to his face, degrading Chu Minghui's prized alchemy talent to nothing!
In the end, both were kicked out of the mansion and became the laughingstock of Xinghua City!
Even such a noble-born genius as himself could not earn Master Wu's recognition.
How could a poor guy like Lu Yuan, with street stall goods all over him, earn Master Wu's special attention!
"Is that your business?"
Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes, already harboring a hint of killing intent.
Not to mention that Wu Changgeng had begged him to teach him Alchemy;
even if they were really master and disciple, it was none of Chu Minghui's business to meddle.
Chu Minghui's repeated provocations—did he really think Lu Yuan wouldn't dare kill him?
Seemingly sensing the anger in his heart, golden flames flickered in Lu Yuan's pupils, as if to burn all insolent fools who dared offend the Dragon Monarch!
If Lu Yuan hadn't tried to avoid causing trouble for Wu Changgeng, Chu Minghui would have been reduced to ashes by now.
Chu Minghui was furious, staring at Lu Yuan intently.
Suddenly, Lu Yuan's aura changed somehow.
An indescribable oppressive force descended, making him feel like he faced an ancient supreme overlord!
A sharp heart palpitation surged from his chest.
Chu Minghui's spine chilled; his blood seemed to freeze in his veins.
The pressure was so terrifying and overwhelming that he could hardly breathe!
But soon, the aura vanished without a trace.
All was calm again, restored to normal.
Yet the feeling that his life was held in another's hands lingered stubbornly in Chu Minghui's mind.
"No matter what your background is, the Chu family isn't someone you can provoke—just you wait!"
Chu Minghui spat out a fierce threat, fleeing like a mangy dog.
Lu Yuan didn't take this petty clown seriously.
If there was a next time, he wouldn't mind letting Chu Minghui experience what it means to have all organs destroyed.
...
Three days passed in a flash.
Today was the day to go to Xuhua City for the duel!
Lu Yuan wanted to ask Old Li for leave.
But Old Li had been busy lately, sometimes not even attending class, so Lu Yuan only sent him a message.
As for Wu Changgeng, Lu Yuan had already informed him ahead of time.
After all, the duel wouldn't be finished in a few hours, and it was uncertain when he'd return.
Wu Changgeng was frantic when he learned Lu Yuan was going to the dangerous Xuhua City.
Unable to stop him, he stuffed a pile of healing potions and Exotic Beast Crystal Cores into Lu Yuan's arms and even gave him a storage ring.
If not worried about money, the old man even wanted to let him bring a few Fifth rank Spirit Artifacts.
Lu Yuan felt both touched and amused.
He recalled a joke from a past life:
A rich second generation thought the poorest a man could be was owning one house, one Audi, and a bank balance of a million.
Unexpectedly, he himself became "poor" in this life.
Because to the old man, a Warrior's poverty meant only having one storage ring plus a bunch of Exotic Beast Crystal Cores and healing potions.
"Let's go."
Lu Yuan and Ouyang Xing boarded the city monorail, officially heading to Xuhua City.
Xinghua City and Xuhua City were a thousand miles apart, a half-hour journey.
But once inside Xuhua City, many fully armored patrol guards wearing combat suits appeared in the carriage.
They had thick blood and fierce eyes like blades.
Whenever the train stopped, their muscles tensed slightly, as if entering combat readiness.
"Xuhua City is chaotic and disorderly, without Yan Country troops stationed, and there have been several notorious incidents of desperate criminals attacking the train!"
Ouyang Xing sat beside Lu Yuan, whispering explanations.
Lu Yuan nodded, raising his vigilance.
Indeed, Xuhua City was notorious for disorder and all kinds of desperados.
Once, a female passenger sat near the door, and in a moment of distraction, disappeared.
Her family later found her in a stinking ditch—a corpse with hollowed-out innards, dead in torment!
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