Almighty Alchemist

On the open-air platform of Lanya Grand Theatre. Xiu Yi stood opposite a group of noble men and women.

The moment he said those words. The noble young man in front of him was a little dissatisfied: "Are you questioning the ability of the lord?"

Xiu Yi replied with a smile: "No, Your Excellency. I am very clear about the power possessed by the lord. A six-level space magician and a four-level water system. Even a star warrior can hardly defeat such a character. But I know better that force is not everything. Even magical magic cannot make people do whatever they want. Otherwise, there would be no crime in this world. And the person sitting on the emperor's throne does not need to be His Majesty Stryker."

The noble youth choked on Xiu Yi's words. He could even hear the sniggering of the beauty beside him. This made him extremely dissatisfied:

"But no matter what. As long as that Hugh Igles dares to show his face, he must be caught. He is like a rat in the ditch. Everyone is worried about him. If he dares to appear in front of me, I swear that I will cut off his feet with this sword."

The noble youth proudly patted the magic sword under his waist.

His "rhetoric words" attracted his companions. Another brown-haired young man echoed: "That's right. If Xiu Yiglaer dares to appear in front of me, I will definitely catch him with my own hands. I will give his head to the lord. Then use the empire's bounty to buy the most beautiful gemstone, the Emerald Heart, and give it to Mrs. Christine. Put it on your necklace. Only your beauty is worthy of a treasure worth 10,000 Gold Wittes."

"Oh. That's exactly what I wanted to say." The young man wearing a silver bow tie shouted hastily. obviously. He resented his companion for stealing his compliments.

I can tell. This topic has attracted the attention of many people.

A large group of young nobles "shared the same hatred". Said that as long as Xiu Yiglaier dared to appear. He must be captured on the spot. And use this to prove their bravery to the lady they admire.

And the object of their flattery. Surprisingly, it was the beautiful lady named Mrs. Christine who was holding a wine glass and looking at herself curiously.

until now. She hasn't said a word yet. It's Xiu Yi. He faintly remembered some rumors about the name Christine.

He heard that there was a rich widow in the Reims Empire. She once made all the emperors of the empire fall in love with her. and tried to marry her. But in the end it failed. the widow. It seems to be called Christine. Could it be that Christine is the glamorous person in front of me? The lady that all men will love.

unexpected. Christine was not satisfied with the compliments from the flattering men around her. Instead, he frowned unconsciously. It seems very dissatisfied.

Xiuyi finally couldn't bear it and said: "Please forgive me. I don't think giving this lady a gem worth 10,000 Gold Witts will do her any good."

Everyone looked at Xiu Yi in surprise. Even the lady named Christine looked at Huey with wide eyes.

The brown-haired young man was a little annoyed: "Are you trying to say that Mrs. Christine is not worthy?"

"For your words. I want to challenge you to a duel." The young man in the silver bow tie was about to draw out his white gloves.

As long as he throws the white gloves by Xiu Yi's side. Then Xiu Yi either chooses to accept the duel. Or choose to leave in despair.

that time. The Mrs. Christine, who was surrounded by the crowd like stars, suddenly said: "Why don't you listen to this gentleman's reasons before making a decision. The sage said it. Impulse will only lead to wrong decisions."

Then the glamorous lady looked at Xiu Yi with her seductive eyes: "I don't think you mean that. Right. Although you are very young, you can tell. You are not an outspoken person. You have a mysterious aura about you. I can feel that you must be someone who has had many interesting experiences."

"Madame's praise. In fact, I just want to say that real beauty doesn't need any accessories to set it off. Hanging gems on your body will only cover up your own brilliance behind those gorgeous decorations. It's like a real oil painting. You don't have to care about the exquisiteness of the frame. An overly delicate frame will make the painting lose its true color. If Madam wears such a gemstone necklace, I can hardly imagine that people will pay more attention to your gemstones. Or pay more attention to you." Xiuyi replied.

I see. Only then did everyone suddenly realize.

Christine smiled slightly. Xiu Yi's words obviously spoke to her heart. Look at the nobles on the entire platform. She has the least amount of ornaments on her body. But the men around her are the most. She is a woman who knows how to express herself very well. In her opinion. The role of those luxurious ornaments should be used to reflect the beauty of women. Rather than pretentious.

Between wealth and beauty. She values ​​the latter more.

Those women who think that they can make themselves more beautiful by piling up messy accessories on their bodies. Undoubtedly stupid. They don't know how to use their strengths. Even a string of the most common beads. Just fit yourself right in. It is also more meaningful than jewelry worth ten thousand gold.

Everyone looked at Xiu Yi at the same time. The teenager was clearly very knowledgeable. Although he is young. But the temperament is gentle and refined. Personable. The speech is also very organized. Many nobles who didn't know the details thought that this was another elite figure cultivated by some family.

The brown-haired young man said unconvinced: "This can be used as an excuse for the common people. They can use this excuse to win the hearts of girls without spending a penny."

A large group of noble youths echoed and laughed.

Huey also smiled and said: "You're right, sir. But I think at least the civilians won't use some illusory fugitive to prove their loyalty to love. Speaking of which, Hugh Igles is worth 10,000 Gold Witts anyway. I really want to know if you can never catch him, will you be in the same financial embarrassment as the civilians. Maybe I can use more direct language to describe what you said: it's called painting cakes to satisfy your hunger."

"How dare you insult me." The brown-haired young man yelled.

Xiuyi smiled and said, "I don't think that's an insult. Maybe you think you're great. But in my eyes, you are no more valuable than a fugitive. Ten thousand Gold Witts... I believe that the Lance Empire will at least not offer you such a price."

This sentence obviously belittled the other party to the point where he was even worse than a fugitive. Everyone looked at the brown-haired youth at the same time.

Anger burst into the heart of the young man who was humiliated by Xiu Yi's reasoning. He quickly pulled out his white gloves. Throwing it in front of Xiu Yi: "I, the Viscount of the Morrell family. In the name of the beautiful Christine. I propose a duel to you."

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In Fengming Continent. There is no shortage of legends and stories. Maybe it was about the duel.

As long as you are willing to. Almost every day you hear about two nobles fighting a duel over something or some quarrel. Once the duel begins. Both sides can openly kill each other. Without considering any legal consequences. The side that loses the duel. His family has no right to report to the winner.

It seems that women can easily become the source of all troubles. Just a few minutes. There have been two men who have prepared or made a duel request to Xiuyi.

This made Xiu Yi feel a little funny.

He looked at the white gloves on the ground. he knows. Just pick up those white gloves yourself. Then it is tantamount to officially accepting the opponent's duel request.

There was a melodious music sounding in my ears. Huey knew. It was time for the opening of the Violet Song and Dance Troupe.

Huey ignored the opponent's anger and the white gloves on the ground. He walked to the crystal curtain wall by himself. Looking down at the stage.

In the sound of timbre music issued by brass pipes. The stage curtain slowly opened. The first scene on the stage is the eerie background atmosphere:

The towering palace walls. A heavily guarded guard with a sword in hand. On one side of the stage is a big gong with a cold light. A row of wooden piles is in front of you. There are more than a dozen distorted human heads hanging on it. A group of people gathered there. It seems to be waiting for something.

finally. A minister came out. He solemnly declared: "People in the capital, listen carefully: the noble princess Turandot is the summoned consort. Three riddles have been promulgated. Anyone who intends to enlist can come and guess the riddles. However, if he can't guess, he will die."

The show begins.

Xiu Yi, who was looking at the stage, finally revealed a smile on her tightly pursed lips.

His indifference and disregard further angered the brown-haired youth.

He yelled at Xiu Yi's back: "Don't you dare? A guy who is greedy for life and afraid of death. If you are afraid, apologize to me and my friends immediately. I can consider withdrawing my request for a duel."

this moment. This aristocratic young man is as arrogant as a king aloft. He looked at the beauty Christine beside him. Full of confidence.

Xiu Yi looked at the stage outside the crystal curtain wall. Watched the performance on stage for a while. Make sure the girls are in good shape. He turned around slowly. Facing the noble youth, he said, "I have no interest in such a duel invitation. So I refuse your request."

There was a buzzing sound in the crowd. People looked at Xiu Yi with contemptuous eyes.

Reject a noble's request for a duel. It has always been considered a sign of cowardice in high society. Many aristocratic youths faced demands for a duel in full view. Often it is knowing that it is death. Will also accept duels.

Someone like Huey who refuses to duel grandly. Really few and far between. Therefore, even the extremely beautiful Christine frowned in dissatisfaction at this moment.

This is the first time. Someone openly refused to fight in her presence. Although in private she often thinks so. Dueling is one of the stupidest things men do. But when I saw someone rejecting at this moment. She still felt very uncomfortable.

Maybe every woman is like this. They are happy to see men jealous for themselves. Even fight.

The brown-haired young man laughed triumphantly: "Since you have admitted that you are a coward, then apologize to me."

Xiu Yi shook her head lightly: "I think you misunderstood me. The reason why I refused your invitation to duel is not because I'm afraid of you. It's because it's really unnecessary."

"It's not necessary. A duel for honor and dignity. How could it be unnecessary." The young man roared.

A mocking smile appeared on Xiu Yi's face:

"For glory and dignity. Your Excellency Viscount Morrell. That may be your lifelong pursuit. But it's a pity. It's not my pursuit."

talking. He walked back to the middle of the field. Look at the people all around looking at him. He said loudly:

"I know you were born into a wealthy family. You have no worries about food and clothing since childhood. I can imagine that you never knew how hard the outside world is. You have never struggled on the real life and death line. So you never know the value of life. You don't know the true meaning of death. Because you don't understand the truth of death. So you naively think that dignity and glory can represent everything. This is a typical idealist approach. It is a kind of irresponsibility for life."

"It's different from you. I don't come from a big family with noble blood. The place I used to live in. It can be said to be the darkest bottom of the world. Even in the slums. It's much better than that kind of place. I face the shadow of death every day. I have to work hard. I have to humble my knees. Only then can I win a little bit of qualifications to live. I have to smile at those who persecute me. Give them the sweetest lies. Only then can my life become a little bit better. Dignity and glory... Hehe. That was never what I was after. If I Pursue them. Then it is impossible for me to stand here and talk to you now."

"That's why. I know how precious life is. I know how hard-won life and freedom are. I will never fight with others for the glory and dignity of nothingness. Because I know how to cherish life. As upper-class nobles, you treat life as a trifle. But I'm sorry. That's not my style."

"If I want to take up a weapon. Then I definitely don't do it for ridiculous dignity. Glory. Or a woman who doesn't love me. The moment I take up a weapon. It usually means that I have the confidence and certainty to defeat my opponent. For me. It's not a duel. It's killing."

"So. If you want to fight me. Then you have to be mentally prepared. I mean...really...awareness to face death."

These words made everyone dumbfounded. No one noticed while Huey was speaking. At the same time, his people were slowly approaching the brown-haired youth.

Just when Viscount Morrell noticed that Xiu Yi was too close to him. Xiu Yi suddenly flew forward. His left hand had already grabbed the opponent's throat. With his right hand, he picked up a knife from the dining table. He aimed at the Viscount's eyes and inserted it.

"Ah." A series of screams sounded.

The knife rested on Viscount Morrell's eyelid.

"Let go of him." Many people shouted at the same time. Several warriors rushed here. Trying to pull away that Xiu Yi who has seriously threatened the other party's life.

Xiu Yi said coldly: "Who dares to approach me. I will poke his eyes blind."

Everyone stopped at the same time.

Xiuyi looked at the terrified Viscount Morrell with mocking eyes: "Now. Apologize to me."

"No." cried Viscount Morrell.

The table knife pressed against the eyelids slightly exerted force. The viscount's eyeballs clearly felt that the pressure from above was seriously oppressing his eyeballs. His other eye could read the hidden meaning in Huey's grim smile: he'd be more than happy to gouge his own eye out. Without the slightest timidity.

"I'll give you one last chance. Apologize to me," he said.

"I apologize." Completely without thinking. Morrell cried out. He trembled with fear.

Damn. This guy is a devil.

A satisfied smile appeared on Xiu Yi's face. He released his left hand from Morrell's throat. Patted his face. Then he said softly: "Look. Just one eyeball can make you bow your head. Then when you face the real death. How will you behave. It seems that you are not as brave as you imagined, right?"

These words hit the Viscount Morrell hard. He always thought it an honor to fight and die for glory. But at this moment when the danger really oppressed his head. Only then did he realize that he was not as fearless as he thought.

The boy in front of him. He mercilessly exposed his self-righteous stubbornness. Just a few words and an ordinary table knife.

He completely destroyed the viscount's will. He almost collapsed.

Looking at the other party's terrified face. Xiuyi then said loudly: "Very good. At least now you have learned to give up dignity and glory in the face of death. You have learned that survival is the first priority. You have realized that all the things you pursue are actually so ridiculous. When you have such a realization. Perhaps one day in the future. When you are really threatened by death, you will have the courage to face all sufferings."

talking. He gently pushed Viscount Morrell away. Throw the knife aside casually.

Then he bent over. Pick up the white glove dropped by Viscount Morrell.

Wiped his boots with it.