147: Chapter 147: The Arrogant Chen Yin

They had just been guessing who had triggered the dan bell and made it acknowledge its Master.

But before they could even investigate, someone actually jumped out.

The Elders were frozen in place, failing to react for a moment.

Chen Yin's grandfather, Elder Chen Mo, stood frozen on the spot, his mouth open wide enough to stuff an egg into.

The next second, the wrinkles on his face bloomed with smiles!

"Good! Good! Good!" He said three good words in a row, his beard shaking with excitement, "My grandson! It is my grandson!"

He rushed over, grabbed Chen Yin in a hug, and said with a face full of joy, "Good grandson! Grandfather did not dote on you in vain!"

The other Elders who did not know Chen Yin successively revealed looks of envy, and some had already started cupping their hands to offer congratulations:

"Elder Chen, congratulations! Your esteemed grandson is truly a heaven-defying talent!"

"The dan bell rang nine times! Even the founding Ancestral Master could not accomplish this!"

"Elder Chen, you must take care of us more in the future!"

Chen Mo smiled from ear to ear, repeatedly cupping his hands. "Same to you, same to you! It is all the protection of our ancestors!"

In the corner of the crowd, Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou exchanged glances, simultaneously furrowing their brows.

"Just him? Does he even deserve it?"

They had personally witnessed Xiao Yuan performing Alchemy!

That technique, that miraculous phenomenon of pill formation—how could it be comparable to trash like Chen Yin?

If it were said that Xiao Yuan obtained the dan bell, they would absolutely believe it. But if it were said to be Chen Yin, they would not believe it even if beaten to death.

However, looking at Chen Yin's appearance, they fell into self-doubt once more. Could it... really... be this fellow?!

The surveillance had failed, and they dared not be certain... The two women exchanged glances, their eyes filled with regret. If it truly were Chen Yin, then the heavens must be blind!

As for the Disciples watching the commotion around them, they were stunned at first, and then reacted one after another.

A wave of relief washed over their hearts—thankfully it was not Xiao Yuan!

For Chen Yin to obtain it—although they envied him, it was still better than letting that trash Xiao Yuan get it!

To prove that they were witnesses to history, quite a few people even chimed in and began to flatter him!

"Right, right, right! I just saw Chen Yin performing Alchemy, and his technique is truly formidable!"

"It is definitely Chen Yin! Who else could it be besides him?"

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Chen! Felicitations, Senior Brother Chen!"

The crowd chimed in noisily.

They hadn't seen whose Alchemy room the dan bell actually went into. Now that Chen Yin had jumped out to claim it himself, it must undoubtedly be him!

Sun Yue rushed forward even more, grabbing Chen Yin by the shoulder, his face flushing red with excitement. "Junior Brother Chen! I knew it was you! Just now watching you perform Alchemy, I felt that you were extraordinary!"

He almost believed his own words.

After all, he was utterly unwilling to admit that Xiao Yuan had obtained the dan bell!

You must know that they still had a bet with Xiao Yuan!

If the dan bell were in Xiao Yuan's hands, then they would undoubtedly lose!

Now that the dan bell was in Chen Yin's hands, they would undoubtedly win!

Surrounded by the crowd, Chen Yin became even more smug, his chin practically pointing up to the heavens.

His gaze hurriedly searched through the crowd as he sneered, "Xiao Yuan, still not coming out? It is time to fulfill the bet!"

As for the numerous Golden Core Elders gathered around at this moment, he didn't care about them in the slightest. Don't forget, he was now the owner of the dan bell; even the Old Ancestor would have to treat him with some courtesy!

Would he still care about these Golden Core Elders?!

Yun Qingwan stood in the crowd, her brows slightly furrowed.

She looked at Chen Yin's villainous, smug face, then looked at the congratulatory crowd around him, feeling a wave of disgust in her heart.

Dan Peak's dan bell was actually obtained by this shameless villain?

Truly, the heavens are unjust!

Moreover, hearing Chen Yin shout her Disciple's name, acting so arrogant, and mentioning some bet, caused an inexplicable surge of unease in her heart!

She looked toward Leng Youyue and Lin Zhirou beside her, asking with a frown, "Two Junior Sisters, what is going on with that brat looking for Yuan'er to fulfill the bet?!"

Hearing this, the two Elders exchanged glances, a look of complexity surging in their eyes.

Sighing, they recounted what had just happened.

At the same time, Leng Youyue said to Yun Qingwan with worry, "That brat Chen Yin has now obtained the dan bell, so your Disciple will probably lose. See if you can protect his arms!"

They had also thought of this point; if Chen Yin truly obtained the dan bell, then Xiao Yuan's arms would have to be severed.

They truly did not want to see such a situation happen. Now that Yun Wanqing was present, if she, as the Master, stepped forward to protect Xiao Yuan, it would be fully justified.

And they were also prepared to lend a helping hand at a critical moment. Their thoughts were very simple: they absolutely could not let Xiao Yuan have his arms severed.

Otherwise, how would they find Xiao Yuan to perform Alchemy in the future!

At this time, Peak Master Yun Ruowei was still in shock over Chen Yin obtaining the dan bell, the expression on her face looking as if she had swallowed a fly.

Looking at Chen Mo's appearance where his old face was smiling into a crumpled mess, she genuinely wanted to hit someone.

Now, hearing the conversation between Yun Wanqing and the two Elders, a wave of sighs and regret rose in her heart!

And she was also disappointed in his lack of success!

Junior Sister Yun's newly accepted Disciple—she really didn't know what to say about him. Without strength, why was he making bets with others?

Now that the other party had obtained the dan bell, he was bound to lose!

As for protecting Xiao Yuan's arms?!

She really didn't want to pour cold water on these three people!

The current Chen Yin would likely be revered by the Sect. If he truly fussed over this matter, no one would be able to protect Xiao Yuan's arms!

Meanwhile, in the Alchemy Hall lobby, Chen Yin's gaze was still searching everywhere in the crowd.

Although he was currently immersed in the joy of obtaining the nine rings of the dan bell, what he wanted even more in his heart was to cripple Xiao Yuan!

Now, backed by his identity as the dan bell Legacy successor, he didn't even take Yun Wanqing seriously.

Therefore, even though Yun Wanqing was present at the scene, he still opened his mouth to clamor arrogantly.

"Where is Xiao Yuan? Where did he hide? Come out and fulfill the bet!"

He stood on tiptoe, stretching his neck like an old hen looking for food.

But after searching for half a day, he stubbornly failed to see the shadow of Xiao Yuan.

"Hahaha! That brat must have been scared away!"

Chen Yin said triumphantly, "Daring to bet but not daring to acknowledge it, what a coward! Hmph... Don't think that running away means nothing will happen; you must fulfill this bet whether you want to or not!"

Sun Yue also joined in the instigation: "Xiao Yuan, stop hiding! Come out and break your arms! You can hide from the first day of the month, but you can't hide from the fifteenth!"

The surrounding Disciples also began to discuss spiritedly.

"Xiao Yuan didn't really run away, did he?"

"It's possible. After all, losing means getting one's arms severed..."

"Tsk tsk, he has lost a huge amount of face this time."

The more Chen Yin spoke, the more excited he became, directly starting to curse: "Xiao Yuan, you trash! Coward! If you have the guts, come out..."

He was already a bit impatient. If Xiao Yuan didn't come out, he even wanted to rush to Xiao Yuan's Immortal Cave and drag the person out!

Seeing Chen Yin's smug villainous appearance at this moment, Yun Wanqing's gaze grew slightly cold. Peak Master Yun Ruowei and the group of Dan Peak Elders also wore unfriendly expressions.

Even though Chen Yin had obtained the dan bell, for him to humiliate their Dan Peak Disciple in this manner was a direct slap to their faces.

Especially Yun Wanqing; she was already preparing to flare up!

Regardless of whether this brat was the dan bell Legacy successor or not, her temper simply couldn't tolerate this.

But right at this moment, a lazy voice came from the doorway of the Alchemy room.

"Who said I ran away?"

As this voice rang out, the crowd turned their heads in unison.