109: Why not be my younger brother?

“Cough, cough~”

Even with a face as thick as a city wall, Xu Xi couldn't help but blush after Xia Junling's teasing.

After a few dry coughs, he slowly said,

“I came here this time to discuss a major matter with the Sect Master.”

“The Juefeng Secret Realm will open in three days. We should head to Zi Yuan City to prepare for its opening.”

Ignoring Xia Junling’s teasing, Xu Xi didn't care and immediately changed the subject, explaining his purpose.

“Hmm, it is time to depart.”

“These past few days, Elder Tang and I have also discussed how we should act within the Secret Realm.”

“You will be in charge of leading the team. Our two sects will explore freely, and if there is any danger, we must help each other.”

“Additionally, Elder Tang has provided us with some helpful elixirs.”

Hearing Xu Xi's words, Xia Junling finally dropped her teasing expression and became serious, her words filled with relief.

At least, Xia Junling was very confident about Xuanjian Sect's trip to the Juefeng Secret Realm this time.

Regardless of Xu Xi's personal strength, just having the Purple Cloud Sect as a powerful backing was enough to make Xuanjian Sect reject anyone who sought trouble.

Of course, after expressing her full confidence, Xia Junling then looked at Xu Xi with some worry, unable to resist asking,

“The four Purple Cloud Sect disciples who just arrived don't seem very good. Are you sure what you said earlier, that you had already made those four people completely submit, is true? You weren't deceived, were you?”

Xia Junling had observed all the behaviors of Liu Xingwen and the other three Purple Cloud Sect disciples after they arrived at Xuanjian Sect.

Initially, when she heard Xu Xi's words, Xia Junling thought there was no problem, but now it seemed there were still some issues.

If the problems with these four people were not resolved, this trip to the Juefeng Secret Realm might encounter some unnecessary trouble.

“Don't worry, I will resolve it. I'll take care of this today.”

“If those four little brats want to cause any waves under my hand, they'll have to ask if my Drunken Sleep Sword agrees!”

His eyes grew cold. Xu Xi couldn't help but have other thoughts about those four fickle Purple Cloud Sect disciples.

“Since you refuse a toast, then I can only resort to some methods!”

He secretly made up his mind, gave Xia Junling his assurance, and then Xu Xi left the main hall of the sect, angrily seeking out the four Purple Cloud Sect disciples.

Liu Xingwen, the leader, was currently discussing alchemy with the others, and his somewhat smug demeanor made Ling Ning霜, who was nearby, frown.

With her superb alchemy skills, Ling Ning霜 did not show much respect for the other four.

Moreover, if those four hadn't taken a crooked path and learned the art of pill beans from the sect's Pill Punishment Elder, they would be worlds apart from Ling Ning霜.

“Are you all still discussing? What a coincidence, I'm also skilled in alchemy. Why don't we discuss it together?”

“And while we're at it, let's compare whose alchemy skills are superior.”

Watching Liu Xingwen, who was in high spirits, Xu Xi didn't waste a moment, getting straight to the point and stating the purpose of his visit.

His tone also carried a hint of “cordiality.” Xu Xi seemed ready to act directly if there was any disagreement.

If you can use action, don't argue—this was a principle Xu Xi strongly believed in, even with Liu Xingwen in front of him.

During this time, his initial doubts had vanished, and the fog in Xu Xi's mind gradually cleared.

The reason Liu Xingwen was so respectful when he first met Xu Xi was that Xu Xi had displayed extremely powerful strength, conquering them.

The subsequent disdain was because Xu Xi revealed his identity, and the difference in status led Liu Xingwen and the other three to think they could make a fuss out of nothing.

Now, Xu Xi intended to defeat them in their most proficient area, wearing down their insignificant pride, just like with Ling Ning霜 before.

Of course, Ling Ning霜's attitude was too arrogant, and it took several attempts to subdue her. As for Liu Xingwen and these people... Xu Xi believed one alchemy competition would be enough.

“Discuss alchemy skills?”

“I heard from Senior Sister Ling that Senior Brother Xu also practices alchemy and is quite skilled. Now it seems it's true.”

“However, even if you can't, Brother Xu should still come. If there's not enough time, then forget it...”

He scoffed. Although he had long heard Ling Ning霜 describe Xu Xi's extremely high alchemy level.

Even far surpassing Ling Ning霜!

But Liu Xingwen only took it as Ling Ning霜 doing it on purpose.

“Already incredibly strong, if his alchemy talent is also so terrifying, he wouldn't be content to stay in Xuanjian Sect in You Province.”

Even the Purple Cloud Sect yearned for such a genius.

“Then I shall begin.”

Sitting down to discuss with Liu Xingwen, Xu Xi saw Liu Xingwen's fearful attitude, which was also his inner thought.

However, how could Xu Xi let him have his way?

With grand eloquence, he began his lengthy discourse.

The alchemy techniques the system had implanted in his mind were much more powerful than those of Xiaoyao Sect.

Initially filled with disdain, Liu Xingwen, after listening to Xu Xi's arguments for a long time, didn't believe Xu Xi could turn the tables.

But in just a moment, Xu Xi's expression also changed from initial disdain to intense shock.

At this moment, Liu Xingwen also knew that Xu Xi truly had real skills; at least in theory, Xu Xi was an invincible existence.

“How about it, are you convinced?”

Seeing the surprise flash in the eyes of the others, Xu Xi knew his goal had been achieved.

Of course, Xu Xi knew that mere verbal contempt and this level of discomfiture wouldn't truly subdue the opponent. Therefore, what followed was Xu Xi's real big move.

“If anyone is still unconvinced, let's just compete in alchemy.”

“I just don't know, as disciples of the Purple Cloud Sect, if you lose to an unknown nobody like me in alchemy, how will you have the face to return and see your Elders of the Purple Cloud Sect.”

“Why don't you just become my subordinates? My alchemy skills are far superior to yours, and I can at least reluctantly teach you.”

This was no longer just casual mockery. Xu Xi's actions were tantamount to placing Liu Xingwen and the others' dignity on the ground, trampling it fiercely, and flogging their corpses repeatedly.

Anyone with a bit of temper would be unable to hold back, and Liu Xingwen reacted exactly as Xu Xi expected.

He was furious, his entire face turning red due to extreme anger.

“Pah!”

“Xu Xi, how dare you bully me!”

“Since that's the case, then let's compete. I refuse to believe that if your theory is strong, your practical skills can be just as strong!”

Lengthy discourse ultimately cannot defeat an alchemist tempered by a thousand refinements!