Chapter 537: Defense Is Futile

"I'm just casually looking around; I'm not following anyone!" Understanding the situation, Zhang Xuan shook his head.

"Just looking around?" The young man was stunned. Where was this place? This was Gardener Xue's medicinal garden. Even envoys from the Myriad Kingdom Alliance would find it difficult to enter. "Just looking around casually"... What a joke!

He had seen it just now: when this guy entered, the maid guarding the gate personally escorted him in with a respectful attitude. This was a treatment even his own grandfather didn't receive! It was precisely because of this that he came over to make an acquaintance. Otherwise, as the dignified heir of a medicinal nurturing family, he wasn't so idle as to run up to just anyone.

Knowing the other party probably didn't want to elaborate, the young man was sensible enough not to press further. He smiled and said, "My name is Lu Zhan, from the Lu family in Myriad Kingdom City!"

"Zhang Xuan!" Zhang Xuan nodded.

"So it's Brother Zhang, a pleasure to meet you!" Seeing that Zhang Xuan's expression didn't change and he remained unmoved after hearing about the Lu family, Lu Zhan's expression turned solemn, and he quickly cupped his fist.

As a medicinal nurturing family, and one of the four great families in Myriad Kingdom City, the Lu family's power and status were renowned throughout the entire alliance. Even ordinary princes and ministers would respectfully address him as Young Master Lu upon hearing his identity, yet this guy's expression remained unchanged, indicating his background was anything but simple.

Thinking of this, his attitude became even more respectful. However, if he knew that the person before him had never even heard of the Lu family, he wondered if he would faint and vomit blood on the spot.

The two chatted for a while longer. Lu Zhan discovered that the person before him truly knew nothing about medicinal nurturing, which made him even more perplexed.

Others were still guessing why Gardener Xue had invited everyone, but as the heir of a medicinal nurturing family, he already knew the exact reason. Many of the medicinal nurturing maids in this garden came from their family, so it was quite easy to inquire about information.

As everyone had guessed, there was indeed a problem with the Earth Vein Spirit Vine! Therefore, everyone invited today was extremely proficient in medicinal nurturing, yet this guy knew nothing, and hadn't even heard of medicinal nurturers... What kind of background did he have that allowed Gardener Xue to invite him?

As they chatted, Luo Qingyan and Song Chao also walked in.

"Master Song, that's the guy who attacked me just now!" Luo Qingyan pointed him out, quickly finding the person who made her grit her teeth after looking around.

Following her gaze, Song Chao immediately saw a back. Zhang Xuan was chatting with Lu Zhan, his back turned to them. Song Chao only saw his back; although it looked somewhat familiar, he didn't connect it to Zhang Xuan.

It was understandable. In his mind, Master Zhang was so familiar with Pavilion Master Sai of Honghai City that he should be from Honghai City. How could he possibly be here, and coincidentally, also in the medicinal garden?

"Yes, that's him! He relied on his Master Teacher status to cruelly attack me! I beg Master Song to uphold justice for me. As long as you teach him a lesson, Qingyan... will do anything you ask!" Luo Qingyan's ample bosom brushed against him.

She knew what men liked, and by using her assets, she had gained much assistance. Otherwise, how could a young woman like her establish herself in Myriad Kingdom City and open a medicinal garden that earned a fortune daily?

"Don't worry. Someone who tarnishes the dignity of the Master Teacher Pavilion, even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would teach him a lesson if I saw him!" Feeling the astonishing elasticity against his arm, Song Chao nodded in agreement, speaking righteously.

Although he knew she wanted to use him for revenge, upholding the dignity of the Master Teacher Pavilion was something every Master Teacher should do, especially when a beauty was so obliging!

Following the seductive figure, he quickly arrived in front of Zhang Xuan and the others.

"We meet again!" Knowing that the four-star Master Song would definitely get revenge for her, Luo Qingyan cast aside all reservations. She stepped forward and sneered.

Zhang Xuan turned his head, paused, blinked, and asked somewhat bewilderedly, "Didn't you not have an invitation? How did you get in too?"

"You..." It would have been better if she hadn't heard that. Upon hearing it, Luo Qingyan was so furious she nearly vomited blood. How dare he say she didn't have an invitation... He stole it, didn't he?!

"I came with Master Song!" Suppressing her anger, Luo Qingyan turned to the young man beside her. "It was this Master Zhang who disregarded a Master Teacher's dignity and had his beast pet attack me! Please, Master Song, uphold justice for me!"

After speaking, seeing that the young man in front of her didn't react, she was about to fan the flames further when she heard Master Zhang's voice: "Master Song? Oh, so it's little Song!"

"Little Song?" Luo Qingyan froze, then was overcome with wild joy. The person before them was a super genius, a four-star Master Teacher, and even a powerful expert from a sect!

Even the elders of the Myriad Kingdom City Master Teacher Pavilion would probably treat him as an equal. Yet, this guy, who wasn't even twenty, directly called him "little Song"... She had been thinking of ways to add fuel to the fire, but it seemed unnecessary now. He was truly asking for trouble!

It wasn't just her; Lu Zhan, who was guessing Zhang Xuan's identity, also trembled and nearly fainted. Master Song had four dazzling stars on his chest, indicating he was a four-star Master Teacher. Yet, he was directly called "little Song," as if he were a junior, a mere young brat...

He quickly looked at Master Song, hoping he wouldn't get angry on the spot, only to see the super genius with four stars on his chest, his face contorted, looking as if he were about to cry.

"This junior, Song Chao, greets Master Zhang!" At this moment, his inner world was collapsing.

If it were any other four-star Master Teacher, he might question them, but facing this guy... he truly didn't dare. Having been tricked by "Teacher's Impartation of Heavenly Will" twice, and having all his family assets conned away... he had already experienced the other party's methods. Just seeing this person and not immediately turning tail and running was already showing great respect. Teach a lesson... he wouldn't dare even with ten times the courage!

"Master Song, he's being disrespectful to you, you... Gulp?" Luo Qingyan was fantasizing about this guy being severely beaten by Master Song and was about to suggest some methods for beating people, when she heard the words and froze on the spot.

What did "this junior" mean? It meant "shallow in knowledge"! It was typically a respectful term used by a junior when meeting someone more powerful. This super genius, a dignified four-star Master Teacher, used such a humble term?

Could it be... that this Master Zhang, who didn't seem old, was even more formidable than Master Song? Was this a joke? Luo Qingyan was almost in tears.

She had thought that by relying on Master Song, a prominent figure, she could definitely teach this guy a lesson, flaunt her power, and redeem herself. Who knew... the other person had an even more significant background! Instead of slapping his face, she got slapped herself... What kind of situation was this?!

Lu Zhan also had his mouth open, his eyes wider than a goldfish's. He had been guessing this person's identity, even considering someone from the Alliance Leader's mansion, but he never dreamed that he was a Master Teacher... and a Master Teacher who made a four-star Master Teacher willingly refer to himself as "this junior"! That was terrifying!

No wonder the maid personally escorted him in. Such a person truly had that kind of standing!

"Little Song, you want to uphold justice for her?" Ignoring their shock, Zhang Xuan looked over.

Seeing this guy, he was also a bit puzzled, but then it dawned on him. Among the treatment methods he gave the other party, some medicinal ingredients needed to be fresh and could only be bought at a medicinal garden. He probably came this time for some kind of medicine.

"No, no... I just happened to meet her. We're not familiar..." Song Chao gave an embarrassed smile.

Having been hit by "Teacher's Impartation of Heavenly Will" twice in a row, he knew that the person before him was definitely a much more formidable Master Teacher than himself. How could he dare to put on airs?

"You two aren't familiar?" Zhang Xuan pointed.

Only then did Song Chao notice that Luo Qingyan's full, rounded curves were still resting on his arm, being pressed and changing shape.

"We really aren't familiar..." Startled, Song Chao shook his arm, pushing her away.

The fullness that he had found delightful just moments ago now felt like needle points, pricking him so much he was almost in tears.

"Master Song..." Stumbling from the push, Luo Qingyan realized that Master Song, who had been so arrogant just now, wasn't just respectful towards Master Zhang—he was practically terrified!

A four-star Master Teacher feeling terrified? What kind of identity did he possess? She shrank her neck in fear and quietly retreated. If she had been thinking about revenge just moments ago, she wouldn't dare entertain such a thought now, not even if it killed her.

She had actually been foolish enough to trouble such a person. Not being beaten to death on the spot was already an act of great generosity.

"If you're not familiar, you're not familiar. No need to act like that!" Ignoring Luo Qingyan, who was preparing to escape, Zhang Xuan waved his hand. Suddenly remembering something, his eyes lit up as he looked at Song Chao: "Oh, right, do you still want the Soulless Golden Figurine?"

Back in the Ancient Witch Soul Tomb, he had Sun Qiang collect four Grade-7 Essence Gold Coffins. One was empty, and the other three contained Soulless Golden Figurines. Since these things were useless to him anyway, and he had encountered this "sugar daddy" again, he wondered if he could sell them.

"Soulless Golden Figurine... Master Zhang still has them?" Song Chao was stunned.

"I have three more, and they're even housed in Grade-7 Essence Gold Coffins outside. If you want to buy them, I'll give you a discount with the coffins: five mid-grade spirit stones each!" Zhang Xuan said.

Previously, just one body sold for 40,000 low-grade spirit stones. Selling one with a coffin for five mid-grade spirit stones was indeed a discount.

"Five?" Song Chao's mouth twitched. "I don't have that many mid-grade spirit stones..." His entire fortune had been drained buying one Soulless Golden Figurine. Although he had returned to Myriad Kingdom City and met the sect elders who helped him recover his losses, it was mostly low-grade spirit stones. As for mid-grade spirit stones... he only had one after searching his entire body!

It was a reward bestowed by an elder specifically because of that incident!

"Not that many? How many do you have?" Zhang Xuan looked over.

"Only one..." Song Chao answered truthfully.

"One is fine too. I'll just sell you a Grade-7 Essence Gold Coffin. This is something only a four-star artificer can refine. Sleeping in it is incredibly comfortable, warm in winter and cool in summer! Most importantly, it's a set with the Soulless Golden Figurine I sold you before. If you take them back to study, you'll definitely make breakthroughs in the path of the Witch Soul!"

Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and handed over a storage ring. These items were no longer valuable to him. He carried several on his person, and this particular ring contained the empty coffin from which Luozhu had stolen the Soulless Golden Figurine earlier. He had already learned a great deal about Witch Soul Master techniques through Mo Hunsheng, so keeping these items was of little use. It would naturally be best to sell them.

"Grade-7 Essence Gold Coffin?" Taking the ring, Song Chao bound it, his spiritual sense swept inside, and his eyes lit up after a glance.

Indeed, many special symbols unique to Witch Soul Masters were carved on it. If he truly combined it with the previous Soulless Golden Figurine for study, he could indeed gain a deeper understanding of Witch Souls.

"Alright, I'll buy it. Here's the spirit stone!" With that, he flipped his palm and handed over a jade box.

"Mm!" Taking the jade box and opening a slit, Zhang Xuan immediately felt a rich spiritual energy gushing out. Knowing it contained a mid-grade spirit stone, he nodded contentedly and put it into his ring.

"I still have three more of the same Soulless Golden Figurines here, and also higher-grade Scarlet Gold Coffins. If you want to buy more, just bring enough mid-grade spirit stones and come find me. You're always welcome!"

Having acquired a mid-grade spirit stone, Zhang Xuan looked at Song Chao with satisfaction, as if he were looking at a pile of mobile money bags. This guy was indeed wealthy; he had made a good profit twice in a row. He truly was a sect disciple—rich and foolish.

"Yes! I will definitely report to the sect when I return. If there's any further need, I'll come find you!"

Nodding, Song Chao turned around. After taking just a few steps, he suddenly froze, his face darkened, and tears streamed down his cheeks.

"Damn it... I've been conned again..." He never expected that despite being so careful, he would fall victim once more... It was impossible to guard against!