Before Meng Dongxing could process what was happening, instinct screamed at him—"Defend!"
Teeth gritted, he poured his qi into his Profound-rank Low-grade Defensive Technique: Basalt Golden Light Shield.A golden barrier surged around him, glowing brilliantly like a miniature sun.
BOOM!
The silver fist shadow smashed into the shield in an instant, detonating with a thunderous impact that made the martial platform quake.
CRACK.
A sound like shattering glass echoed—and the Basalt Golden Light Shield disintegrated on the spot, fragments of golden light scattering into the air.
"What—?!"
Meng Dongxing's eyes widened in disbelief as the impact tore through his defense like paper.
BANG!
He was sent flying backward, spinning midair like a broken kite, before slamming into the ground several meters away with a heavy crash.
PUH!
A mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips as he struggled to lift his head. His vision blurred, his limbs trembled.
"You… you…"
Meng Dongxing's words were broken and hoarse, but his eyes—those proud, condescending eyes—were now filled with fear.
This…This was Qi Protection Realm strength.And that fist technique—Profound-rank!
This Jiang Chen… was even stronger than some Inner Palace students!
"Holy shit!"
The square erupted in chaos.
"He… He really one-punched Meng Dongxing?!"
"No way… the number one Golden Student got blasted like a ragdoll!"
"Who the hell is this guy?!"
Jiang Chen didn't even look back.
He turned away casually, his tone cold and cutting as a blade.
"Meng Dongxing, go tell your master—if he wants to trouble me next time, he'd better come himself"
Without waiting for a reply, Jiang Chen vanished from the square, leaving only the stunned silence of hundreds of onlookers.
Instead of returning to his new courtyard, Jiang Chen walked straight out of Lingyun Wufu's gates.
In Cangshan City, the Jiang and Lin families were always at odds.
First Lin Yang. Now Lin Yu had already sent Meng Dongxing, the number one Golden Student, after him.Next time, Lin Yu might come personally.
"I need to get stronger. Fast."
His Hundredfold Cultivation System gave him the means—all he needed was the right resources.
He needed pills.Lots of them.
And for that, he needed money.
Jiang Chen's gaze sharpened.
Soon, he was in the bustling streets of Lingyun City.
After a brief search, he stopped before an elegant, towering building:
Baodan Pavilion—the city's premier pill and alchemy establishment.
As he stepped inside, a soft, pleasant voice greeted him.
"Welcome to Baodan Pavilion, sir. How may I assist you?"
A young girl behind a counter rose quickly, smiling brightly at him.
"I'm not here to buy anything."
Jiang Chen shook his head calmly.
"I heard Baodan Pavilion is recruiting alchemists. I'm here to apply."
The girl blinked, surprised.
He looked far too young to be an alchemist.
Still, she kept her composure.
"Our Pavilion is indeed recruiting. Please wait here; I'll inform our manager."
Moments later, the girl returned with a stern-faced middle-aged man in fine robes.
The man gave Jiang Chen a once-over and immediately scowled.
"Kid… don't tell me you came to apply for the alchemist position?"
Jiang Chen's voice was calm.
"Yes. I'm here to apply."
The man's brows furrowed deeper.
"Do you take this as a joke? Baodan Pavilion only recruits at least First-rank Alchemists. Do you have the badge?"
When Jiang Chen didn't immediately respond, the man waved him off impatiently.
"Enough. Stop wasting my time. Go home, boy. This isn't a playground for children who still haven't grown all their hair."