Chapter 530

Refused!

When Lin Chen refused for the second time, Jiang Chen was also shocked, unable to react for a moment.

Clearly, even Jiang Chen had not expected Lin Chen to refuse.

"Brother Xiao, the Yunding Pavilion is where my Qianji Sect houses its most distinguished guests; those qualified are all Sect Masters of major super sects or seniors of the Wanxiang Stage, so this young lady is likely not exaggerating."

Jiang Chen sent a voice transmission to Lin Chen, fearing that Lin Chen might think those residing in the Yunding Pavilion were merely ordinary guests.

Hong Luan's eyes were wide open at this moment, as if she had heard something unbelievable.

This Xiao Yan actually dared to refuse the Young Master's summons?

"Many thanks for the reminder, Brother Jiang, but I would rather observe the 'Nine Revolutions Hunyuan Scripture' and the 'Taiyi Qingling Record' as soon as possible."

Lin Chen knew Jiang Chen's transmission was well-intentioned, fearing he might offend this high-status Young Master.

Hearing Lin Chen's explanation, Jiang Chen realized that Xiao Yan was likely impatient to get his hands on the rewards.

This was the difference in behavior brought about by different statuses.

If he had won first place, he would have chosen to meet that Young Master, as the rewards wouldn't run away, but this Xiao Yan was not a disciple of the Qianji Sect, so it was understandable that he had concerns.

"Young lady, Brother Xiao is likely impatient to observe the techniques; how about we visit your Young Master after Brother Xiao finishes his observation?"

Jiang Chen spoke to smooth things over for Lin Chen, but Hong Luan did not appreciate it at all: "Do you know how many people beg to see my Young Master? Being able to see him is an opportunity far exceeding your chance to observe these two techniques; do not be ungrateful."

Lin Chen wore a smile and did not respond, his meaning already very clear.

"Fine, I hope you don't regret this!"

Seeing Lin Chen's firm attitude, Hong Luan stopped speaking and turned to leave with a dark face.

The only reason she had spoken a second time was because she saw the Young Master was interested in this Xiao Yan; otherwise, she would have left without a word the moment Xiao Yan refused.

Given the Young Master's status, there was no telling how many martial artists wanted to follow him, and this Xiao Yan was ungrateful, unaware of what a great opportunity he had missed today.

"Brother Xiao, let us go as well."

Seeing Hong Luan leave, Jiang Chen sighed softly; after this interruption, he no longer had the heart to introduce the Alchemy Pavilion to Lin Chen and led him straight to their destination.

Yunding Pavilion.

Yang Rongtian was currently sipping tea with the Sect Master of the Qianji Sect, and Hong Luan's figure appeared from above the rainbow, finally landing in a courtyard, which Yang Rongtian took in entirely.

"Sect Master Xuan, I hear that Young Master Dongfang is currently in your sect?"

Xuan Jing's old eyes narrowed: "City Lord Yang is truly well-informed."

"That person made no attempt to hide it, and I found out by accident; I wonder if Sect Master Xuan could act as an intermediary for an introduction."

Yang Rongtian laughed, but Xuan Jing gave him a meaningful look: "Since City Lord Yang wishes to meet him, I am naturally willing to help contact him; Young Master Dongfang is also staying at the Yunding Pavilion, and I can take City Lord Yang there."

The City Lord of Qian-Duan City, the number one forging master of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao.

Xuan Jing believed that given Young Master Dongfang's temperament, he would certainly not refuse a visit from Yang Rongtian.

Courtyard No. 1, Yunding Pavilion.

Dongfang Canglang laughed as he listened to Hong Luan, but this smile held a bottomless chill.

This is truly excellent...

Of the two people he had recently set his mind on recruiting, one had given no response, and the other had directly refused.

Lin Chen was one thing; Hong Luan hadn't made his identity clear, and that person was a super genius of the Canglan Sect, so it was understandable that he hadn't responded, but this Xiao Yan was truly arrogant.

He had originally thought about discarding the useless Jiang Yaoyan, but it seems he will have to keep him for now.

As for this Xiao Yan...

Killing intent flashed in Dongfang Canglang's eyes, and just as he was about to speak, his gaze suddenly shifted to the courtyard gate.

"Young Master Dongfang, I have brought City Lord Yang of Qian-Duan City to pay a visit."

Hearing Xuan Jing's voice outside the gate, the killing intent in Dongfang Canglang's eyes vanished, and he once again resumed the image of a harmonious and breezy noble young master.

"Please come in, Sect Master Xuan."

At the gate, seeing Yang Rongtian enter with Xuan Jing, Dongfang Canglang's eyes lit up, and he said lightly: "I have long heard of City Lord Yang's great name; the number one forging master of the Yan Yan Yan Huang Chao, even my father praises your forging techniques endlessly."

"Young Master Dongfang's words are too kind; I am unworthy of such praise."

Yang Rongtian quickly replied: "I heard that you had arrived at the Qianji Sect, so I shamelessly asked Sect Master Xuan to help with an introduction; it is my fault for disturbing your rest."

"City Lord Yang is too polite."

Dongfang Canglang smiled: "Hong Luan, serve tea."

After Xuan Jing and Yang Rongtian were seated, Hong Luan stood to the side with her hands down, though her eyes occasionally drifted toward her Young Master.

In her view, the Young Master had certainly intended to deal with that Xiao Yan; as long as the Young Master acted, no one in Qianji City could protect that Xiao Yan.

But now, the Young Master and City Lord Yang were chatting happily, without the slightest mention of Xiao Yan.

It was not that Dongfang Canglang had forgotten about Xiao Yan, but rather that after meeting Yang Rongtian, the matter of Xiao Yan had been set aside.

Compared to the weight of this City Lord of Qian-Duan City, Xiao Yan was not worth mentioning.

If he could make Yang Rongtian submit to him, this trip to the Qianji Domain would not have been in vain, and it would be far more rewarding than Jiang Yaoyan winning first place.

Main Hall of the Alchemy Pavilion.

Gu Yunfeng was not sitting in the main seat but was standing there, while a young man stood to one side of the hall.

"Master, Xiao Yan has been brought here."

"Hmm, you may step down."

Jiang Chen looked at his master standing before the steps, feeling some confusion; given his master's temperament, he should be sitting in the chair, so why was he standing there?

And who was that young man? He looked very unfamiliar; was he not one of their senior brothers from the Alchemy Pavilion?

But since his master hadn't introduced him, he could only bow respectfully and retreat.

"Xiao Yan, you have won first place in this alchemy competition; according to the rules, I shall bestow upon you the 'Nine Revolutions Hunyuan Scripture' and the 'Taiyi Qingling Record' for observation, but you only have one hour; after one hour, these two techniques will self-immolate."

Gu Yunfeng was very direct, not even praising Lin Chen, nor asking if Lin Chen had any thoughts of joining the Qianji Sect.