“How dare you!” Elliot Cui immediately scolded and stepped in front of Situ Ming. He prided himself on being a second-grade alchemist and the future disciple of the Elixir Path division dean at Anyang Academy. He was certain Terra Su wouldn’t dare lay a hand on him.
But before Elliot could finish this thought in his mind—
Smack!
Elliot felt the world spin as Terra Su’s slap sent him flying out of the Star Pavilion, landing heavily on the ground outside.
Damn, this kid actually dared to hit me!
Furious, Elliot scrambled to his feet, ready to rush back and teach Terra Su a lesson. But before he could act, Terra Su raised his hand again and sent Situ Ming flying out of the shop as well.
The surrounding crowd was stunned by this scene.
Who would have thought that this unfamiliar young man was so powerful? Not only could he slap Elliot Cui, who was at the Condensing Origin Realm eighth-level, but he could also send Situ Ming, who was at the ninth level, flying with a single slap?
The Star Pavilion staff quickly came out upon hearing the commotion. Causing trouble at the Star Pavilion was something they couldn’t tolerate.
However, Terra Su’s words stopped them in their tracks: “We are now outside the Star Pavilion, not inside.”
What Terra Su said was technically correct. But the problem was, he had slapped two people from inside the Star Pavilion to the outside.
Did this count as causing trouble at the Star Pavilion or not?
The staff couldn’t be sure, so they decided to stand aside and observe, waiting to see what would happen next. After all, even though this wasn’t inside the Star Pavilion, it was right outside the main entrance. If things got too out of hand, the Star Pavilion would still be affected.
“Bastard!”
Situ Ming, furious, got up and glared fiercely at Terra Su. “You dare hit me? You’re tired of living! I will kill you today!”
On the other side, Elliot Cui was also seething with rage. As a dignified second-grade alchemist, he had never been slapped and sent flying before. He would never let this arrogant fool off the hook.
“What’s going on, Junior Brother Cui?”
At this moment, a woman happened to walk by.
When she saw Elliot Cui, she was taken aback. His face was swollen beyond recognition, completely losing his usual demeanor. If she hadn’t looked closely, she wouldn’t have recognized him.
“Sister Li,” Elliot quickly hid his ferocious expression and respectfully greeted the woman.
This woman was none other than Li Shitong.
Elliot might put on airs as a second-grade alchemist in front of others, but not in front of Li Shitong. Her talent far surpassed his. Despite being at least five years younger, she was also a second-grade alchemist.
Moreover, Anyang Academy ranked its students by talent and strength, not age. Li Shitong’s talent was clearly superior, so Elliot had no choice but to respectfully call her “Sister.”
“What happened to you?” Li Shitong knew Elliot but wasn’t very familiar with him. Seeing his swollen face, she couldn’t help but ask.
Elliot quickly replied, “It’s nothing, Sister Li. Just a reckless fool I’m about to teach a lesson.”
“Terra Su?”
Li Shitong then noticed Terra Su standing nearby and was visibly surprised. She unconsciously took a few steps toward him and asked, “Where are you staying now? I’ve been looking for you.”
Elliot nearly choked on his own saliva, staring at Li Shitong in disbelief. What was going on? Li Shitong knew Terra Su? And not only knew him, but seemed quite close?
The surrounding onlookers were also curious. Who was this beautiful woman, and what was her relationship with Terra Su?
“I remember now. She’s Li Shitong from the Elixir Path division at Anyang Academy. She was recently taken in as a disciple by Dean Jackson Guo.”
“I heard she’s only seventeen but already a second-grade alchemist.”
The crowd buzzed with conversation. This was a notable figure—a seventeen-year-old second-grade alchemist was unheard of in Anyang City.
Such a talented figure seemed to have a close relationship with Terra Su. Could it be…
Li Shitong seemed to realize her words were a bit ambiguous and quickly corrected herself, “No, no, it’s not me looking for you. It’s my teacher.”
By “teacher,” Li Shitong naturally meant Jackson Guo.
Terra Su smiled casually, “Why is your teacher looking for me?”
“He wants to have tea with you and said he has some questions to ask.”
The surrounding people couldn’t hold back and burst out in disbelief.
Who was Li Shitong’s teacher? Jackson Guo! And who was Jackson Guo? The dean of the Elixir Path division at Anyang Academy and a distinguished third-grade alchemist!
Such a person would even make the patriarchs of the top families in Anyang City think twice before inviting him for tea. Yet now, he wanted to have tea with Terra Su!
Everyone’s eyes turned to Terra Su. How could this seemingly ordinary young man be on par with someone like the Mu Family patriarch?
Moreover, Jackson Guo said he had questions to ask him!
What could this young man possibly know that Jackson Guo needed to ask?
“Tell him I’m busy,” Terra Su replied.
This left the crowd even more shocked, their faces filled with disbelief.
Jackson Guo inviting someone for tea was an honor even the top family patriarchs wouldn’t refuse. Yet this young man rejected it so decisively.
Situ Ming was utterly stunned. He never imagined Terra Su had such influence that even the dean of the Elixir Path division would invite him for tea. If he offended Terra Su, wouldn’t that be equivalent to offending the dean?
The dean of the Elixir Path division was far more powerful than the Situ Family. With a mere stomp, he could wipe out half of their family.
Realizing this, Situ Ming quickly cleared his throat and respectfully said, “Terra Su, I apologize for my earlier offense. I hope you can forgive me.”
Situ Ming’s face was full of sincerity, as if the fierce expression from earlier had never existed.
Terra Su merely waved his hand dismissively, not taking Situ Ming seriously. To him, Situ Ming was just a fly.
Seeing Terra Su’s attitude, Situ Ming was initially displeased but quickly came to terms with it. After all, it was better to consider it as apologizing to Dean Jackson Guo. If the dean treated him this way, he wouldn’t dare be displeased.
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