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Chapter 322: Do You Want to Win Again?
Chapter 322: Do You Want to Win Again?
Inside the room, a few people, including Yang Chun, were unaware of the true identity of the man who went by the alias Ge Xiaotian.
This man, with his alias, was actually an assassin from the Dawn Society, and aside from the leader, he was the strongest among them!
He was not only a Ninth-Rank Mentalist but also a Ninth-Rank Essence Warrior.
In the eyes of the Dawn Society, there was no room for error. If Jiang Cheng had fled far away, they might have let it go, but he was right in the middle of the Black Market, and with two assassins already lost, it was a blatant provocation.
Therefore, after Bing Li's report, the Dawn Society decided to act with full force. Knowing that Jiang Cheng was hiding in the alchemy room, they sent Ge Xiaotian, who had infiltrated under the guise of joining, to find Jiang Cheng and seize the opportunity to strike.
As for the background, everything was meticulously arranged, and even if Gu Changkong were here, it would be difficult to detect any flaws.
"Of course."
Seeing Ge Xiaotian's surprised expression, Shen Ming's smile grew even more triumphant. He said, "Zhang Cheng, my junior brother, was taught by me personally. If I don't know him well, who else would?"
At the mention of Zhang Cheng, Ge Xiaotian's eyes narrowed slightly.
Indeed, the traitor's alias here was Zhang Cheng.
Immediately, he exclaimed in surprise, "Big Brother Shen, I just heard you say that this Zhang Cheng became a Second-Rank Alchemist in just a few days, starting from scratch?"
"That's right."
Shen Ming's smile widened, "When Brother Zhang Cheng first joined, he didn't even know how to use the instruments. For the first three days, I taught him alchemy step by step. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for him at the time because in three days, others would have already grasped the basics."
As he spoke, he glanced at Han Tao and the other two nearby.
They all felt a bit embarrassed.
Because at the time, they had the same thoughts about Zhang Cheng, and when they learned that he was only a First-Rank Mentalist, they had even less regard for him.
"What happened later?"
Ge Xiaotian asked.
"On the fourth day, in the morning, Zhang Cheng, my junior brother, successfully crafted a complete Spirit Nourishing Pill, marking his entry into the art. To be honest, I didn't pay much attention to it then, but three days later..."
Han Tao, standing nearby, felt his face grow hot as he listened.
That day was supposed to be his moment to shine.
However, it turned into a stage for Zhang Cheng's performance.
What made everyone's skin crawl was that during that time, he repeatedly lost his composure and mocked Zhang Cheng, acting like a clown.
In hindsight, he regretted his actions so much that he felt like his intestines were turning green. Alas, there was no regret medicine in this world.
"He's that powerful?"
Ge Xiaotian exclaimed in surprise after hearing the story.
There wasn't much acting involved this time.
He also knew that the traitor hadn't revealed his identity as a Mentalist while in the society, and it was even less likely that he had practiced alchemy at home.
Unless he had contacted someone from the Black Market during that time, but that scenario was obviously even more implausible; otherwise, Shen Ming wouldn't have made such a statement.
Shen Ming nodded firmly.
"To be honest, if I hadn't experienced it myself, I wouldn't have believed that such a person existed. But it's absolutely true—Brother Zhang Cheng is a one-in-a-million alchemy genius."
"Yes, yes."
The three people beside him chimed in agreement.
"An alchemy genius? Is he really an alchemy genius?"
Upon hearing this, Ge Xiaotian's heart harbored some skepticism.
However, these people before him had no reason to deceive him.
A moment later, his face also showed eagerness as he said, "In that case, he's truly remarkable. If I have the chance, I'd love to meet him and see what kind of person he is.
"
As he spoke, he glanced at the woman intentionally.
If he could utilize these people here to find Jiang Cheng, it would be ideal.
"We've been thinking the same thing," the woman quickly replied, "But aside from Brother Han, the rest of us have average talent in alchemy. Whether we can pass the test after a month is still uncertain, let alone meeting Zhang Cheng."
"Indeed," the man beside her nodded, his face filled with disappointment.
He knew his chances were slim.
Later, he would likely be sent on missions, not to mention the risks involved, but the disparity in earning speed would only widen.
Han Tao sighed upon hearing this.
Even if he passed the test, what difference would it make? The latter might not even remember him. From then on, the gap between them would only grow.
"I see."
Ge Xiaotian's face fell with regret.
It seemed unrealistic to expect to learn about Jiang Cheng's whereabouts through these people. Their status was too low.
However, Yang Chun could likely provide information about Jiang Cheng. Forcing Yang Chun to reveal Jiang Cheng's location seemed like a good option, as the latter's strength wasn't much stronger than Bing Li's.
But unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to resort to that.
Firstly, as the manager here, Yang Chun would likely possess a few treasures, making it unrealistic to assume he would be easy to deal with.
Secondly, taking action against Yang Chun here would undoubtedly infuriate the Black Market, making it challenging to resolve the situation later.
So, he decided to take it slow.
On one hand, he could try to encounter Jiang Cheng, and on the other, he could showcase his talent in alchemy to attract Yang Chun's attention and gradually build a closer relationship.
After all, he was not only a Ninth Rank Mentalist but also a Third Rank Alchemist.
...
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Soon after returning home, Jiang Cheng received a call from Yang Chun.
The other party's tone was slightly excited.
"Jiang, my brother, you... you've advanced to the Second Rank Mentalist?"
"Yes, brother. What's up?" Jiang Cheng smiled.
Before returning home that night, he had submitted one hundred Supreme Spirit Nourishing Spirit Pills to the warehouse.
In the previous days, he had only submitted sixty, so such a significant change would naturally catch Yang Chun's attention.
It was no surprise that Yang Chun called him.
In reality, he had refined twelve furnaces, and the additional twenty Supreme Nourishing Spirit Pills were naturally taken home by him.
Including the previous days, he now had four to five bottles, equivalent to four to five hundred thousand.
"Congratulations on your advancement to the Second Rank, little brother!" Yang Chun smiled widely.
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but feel delighted. With this, he had repaid the one million in just one day, much faster than he had anticipated.
"Thank you, Brother Yang, for speaking on my behalf to the Director. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how long it would take."
"You're too kind, little brother. Even without those twenty million pills, I estimate you'd need at most two to three months to break through. It's just an extra boost, and your spiritual power growth is beneficial for both of us. It's a win-win situation."
"Yes, yes," Jiang Cheng nodded repeatedly. "Brother, do you want to win again?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Chun's eyes narrowed with caution. Based on his recent interactions with Jiang Cheng, he suspected that the latter was thinking of borrowing money again.
(End of Chapter)
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