Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 256 - Bai Was Hit
Chapter 256: Chapter 256: Bai Was Hit
Chapter 256 -256: Bai Was Hit
The other two two-star Pill Masters just sat back and watched, with no intention of intervening.
There was no helping it; like most Pill Masters, they had average martial arts talents, bolstered solely by elixirs. So, even if they wanted to step in, it was impossible—they could only watch as events unfolded.
Bang!
Qu Pofeng’s palm struck Shi Hao’s forearm, yet the scene he imagined where his opponent’s arm would break did not happen. On the contrary, he only felt a pain in his palm as it recoiled.
What?
Before he could even process his thoughts, Shi Hao had already grabbed his neck, holding him as feebly as a little chicken.
He couldn’t believe it—he was a practitioner of the Seven Steps to Nourish the Soul, and Shi Hao looked no older than seventeen or eighteen. How could he have practiced for long enough to overpower him?
“Let him go!” the two two-star Pill Masters hurriedly shouted, “You dare challenge those above you!”
Shi Hao glanced at the two of them, “Heh, now you decide to speak up? Where were you when this guy was giving me a hard time, not maintaining justice?”
What should they say to that?
The two two-star Pill Masters were grumbling in their hearts; Qu Pofeng was clearly set on making things difficult, and out of respect for his reputation, they had chosen to turn a blind eye.
Who would have thought? Despite being a Pill Master, Shi Hao had such high Combat Power, easily pinning Qu Pofeng to the ground.
“Let go of me!” Qu Pofeng roared furiously, completely embarrassed as Shi Hao held him aloft with many onlookers watching.
“Silence!” Shi Hao threw him to the ground with a smack, and Qu Pofeng’s consciousness immediately blurred from the impact.
Hiss, how could this guy be so vicious?
“Young man, you may be strong, but causing such a commotion in the Hall of Elixirs is unwise!” the two two-star Pill Masters argued. Though the Hall of Elixirs had few with strong combat prowess, it was still under the Zhenwu Sect—could it truly lack people who could intervene?
More and more people began to gather around; after all, this kind of spectacle wasn’t seen every day.
“If you can, keep hitting me!” Qu Pofeng regained some consciousness and started taunting Shi Hao.
Shi Hao couldn’t help but laugh, “I’ve never seen anyone as masochistic as you, actually asking to be hit. Fine, I’ll grant your wish!”
Bang! Bang! Bang!
He started to beat him, hitting with such force that Qu Pofeng screamed miserably, blood splattering all over.
The crowd winced; this guy was too fierce, beating a senior Pill Master in the Hall of Elixirs was a blatant act of challenging authority. Even if Shi Hao was in the right, he couldn’t possibly escape such a grave crime.
“Stop!” Finally, a three-star Pill Master arrived, coldly shouting at Shi Hao.
It was Xu Yuan.
Too audacious, brazenly violent within the Hall of Elixirs.
“You despicable fellow, you shall not escape death today!” Qu Pofeng, furious and exasperated from being publicly humiliated by Shi Hao, had lost all his dignity.
Shi Hao just smiled, looking at Xu Yuan, and said, “I came here for the two-star Pill Master certification, and this guy was giving me a hard time, designating an elixir for me to refine. Shouldn’t he be beaten?”
“Hmph, you’re challenging authority,” Xu Yuan declared, “Guards, seize this madman!”
“Wait!” Shi Hao gestured with his hand, “I cannot bear the charge of defying authority.”
“Whether or not you admit it is irrelevant. With so many witnesses, can you still change the facts?” Xu Yuan coldly said.
Shi Hao took out his waist tile that he had stowed away. Initially, he hadn’t planned to make such a scene, but who could blame him when Qu Pofeng was asking for it?
“Number 47?”
“Eh!”
“Ah!”
“Oh my!”
Suddenly, everyone was immensely shocked.
What, the one who refined the nearly perfect Explosive Fire Pill… was this young man?
Wait.
If Explosive Fire Pill is a two-star elixir, then what does it imply that Shi Hao could refine such an elixir?
He was a two-star Pill Master.
So, when a two-star Pill Master fought against another two-star Pill Master, it was no longer a case of insubordination but rather a conflict among peers. As long as neither death nor crippling injury resulted from the fight, it could be downplayed and ultimately dismissed.
Moreover, how perfect were the Explosive Fire Pills refined by Shi Hao? With such an alchemy talent, his future achievements would be boundless!
Therefore, even if Qu Pofeng stubbornly refused to let go, the big shots of the Hall of Elixirs would proactively “persuade” him.
Qu Pofeng stood there dumbfounded—the mysterious expert was actually Shi Hao, not some three-star Pill Master?
Originally, he felt no burden when he was surpassed, because he believed that a three-star Pill Master had done the refining. Naturally, it would be reasonable for their results to exceed his own.
But now it was different.
The very thing he feared the most had happened.
—His halo of being number one was gone, passed on to someone else.
Seeing this waist badge, Xu Yuan was also extremely surprised. After being stunned for a moment, he then accepted the reality.
He pondered for a moment and said, “You’re saying Qu Pofeng deliberately obstructed your certification as a two-star Pill Master?”
Not good!
Internally, Qu Pofeng panicked. Xu Yuan’s attitude had clearly shifted, and he was starting to probe into the matter.
Indeed, Qu Pofeng was at fault in the first place, but what of it if a two-star Pill Master bullied a one-star Pill Master? As long as no one was killed or crippled, who would care?
But now?
“Indeed.” Shi Hao nodded, “Look, these two are the witnesses. They heard everything quite clearly.”
“Hmm?” Xu Yuan immediately turned to the two witnesses, “Is what he said true?”
“Yes.” The two two-star Pill Masters looked at each other, then without hesitation, they sold Qu Pofeng out.
“Qu Pofeng!” Xu Yuan suddenly showed a disapproving expression, “You’re too reckless. Master Kong just advised you to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, yet in a blink of an eye, you’re bullying others with your status, truly disheartening!”
Qu Pofeng could only obediently take the scolding, burning with rage that he could hardly express.
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Not only was he beaten up for nothing, but now he had to endure a scolding as well—how could he bear this?
But he had no choice; he still needed to appear as if he were accepting criticism with an open mind.
“Both of you are pillars of talent in our sect, and should love and support each other,” Xu Yuan shifted his tone, starting to soothe Qu Pofeng.
After all, this guy was also considered a talent.
“Yes,” said Qu Pofeng, obedient to a fault, but in his heart, he hid a knife, ready to strike at Shi Hao without hesitation the moment an opportunity arose, “But Master Xu, while I was indeed at fault initially, the fact that he publicly attacked me is also true. I implore Master Xu to stand up for me!”
He could not let himself be beaten up in vain.
Shi Hao smiled and said, “Eh, wasn’t it you who asked me to beat you up? Everyone, you all heard it, right? This guy himself said it earlier and asked me to hit him, didn’t he?”
This… Qu Pofeng had indeed said that, but it was meant sarcastically, out of anger.
“You really said that?” Xu Yuan looked at Qu Pofeng.
A legion of metaphorical wild horses rampaged in Qu Pofeng’s heart, but since he indeed uttered those words, how could he deny it?
“Yes.” He nodded glumly, acknowledging the beating he took was for naught.
Xu Yuan nodded, “Alright, both parties are at fault, let’s consider this matter closed.”
Shi Hao then smiled, “I wish to continue my certification.”
“There’s no need for that,” Xu Yuan waved his hand, “You refined the Explosive Fire Pills in full view of everyone here. With so many witnesses, that’s enough.”
“I am not seeking certification as a two-star Pill Master,” Shi Hao said indifferently, “I wish to continue with the three-star Pill Master certification.”
What!
For a moment, the entire place fell silent.
He wanted to certify as a three-star Pill Master?
Good heavens, if Shi Hao really succeeded, he would set a record: the youngest three-star Pill Master, the youngest ever in the entire Alchemy Dao!
