Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 103: Astounding Turnaround

Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Astounding Turnaround

Being able to use Manager Sun to kick Chu Feng out of the store, preventing him from meeting Master Huang Qingshan, had nothing to do with Zhao Gou.

"Zhao Gou, how could you act like this?" Xie Bing appeared furious, violently shaking off Zhao Gou’s dirty hand.

Originally, as long as Zhao Gou said a single supportive word, it could have helped Chu Feng.

Unexpectedly, not only did Zhao Gou refuse to help, but he pushed Chu Feng out instead, leaving him to face trouble.

"Xie Bing, this isn’t something we can interfere in. It’s better not to meddle! Young people who don’t understand the rules need to suffer a bit and learn some lessons. It’s ultimately beneficial." Zhao Gou maintained a righteous and fake expression, pretending to act in Chu Feng’s best interests.

"Teacher Xie, there’s no need to beg him! I, Chu Feng, will never beg anyone!" Chu Feng stood firm and proud, having fully seen through Zhao Gou’s true nature.

At this moment, a store clerk had already fetched a bucket of feces water, the stench wafting through the air.

"Idiot, hurry up and carry it outside!" Manager Sun shouted angrily while pinching his nose.

He was merely a counter manager, ruled over by both the chief steward and the shopkeeper. If the store’s business were affected, he was sure to be punished.

If not for earning the Second Prince’s one hundred silver taels, he wouldn’t have bothered bringing out such filth.

"Get me some people to drag this poor bumpkin out of the store!" Manager Sun authoritatively ordered the store’s guards.

At this point, the Guard Captain, Ma Dazhuang, heard the commotion and hurried over to investigate.

Upon taking a closer look—ah, what a surprise.

The handsome youth looked extremely familiar. Wasn’t he the same Chu Feng, the Alchemist recruited personally by Manager Qiu yesterday?

The humility Manager Qiu had shown Chu Feng yesterday was almost servile. Ma Dazhuang’s impression of Chu Feng was crystal clear.

He was even aware that Chu Feng was now the Guest Alchemist of the Golden Talisman Sect Store.

A person so esteemed he could stand shoulder to shoulder with Master Huang Qingshan from the store.

These blind idiots dared to lay hands on Alchemist Chu—this was sheer madness. If this ruined Manager Qiu’s careful efforts, it would spell disaster.

At that point, even Ma Dazhuang himself as the Guard Captain would face repercussions.

Recognizing this, Ma Dazhuang grew anxious and stormed his way to Chu Feng without hesitation, then raised his palm and delivered a slap.

Manager Sun and the others were completely unaware something was amiss, instead showing twisted, delighted smiles.

Truly, it was a case of a fallen wall being pushed by everyone, kicking someone when they are down.

To their disbelief, even Captain Ma had personally laid hands on Chu Feng.

With Captain Ma’s strength, those two heavy slaps could turn this poor bumpkin from Sword King Mansion into a bruised mess.

"Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack!"

A full four resounding slaps echoed loudly, causing everyone to feel a sharp pain just from the sound.

But something wasn’t right—the poor bumpkin suffered no injuries at all, whereas the two guards holding him clutched their swollen faces, blood dripping from their mouths.

Their faces were painfully and grotesquely swollen.

Manager Sun and the Second Prince were dumbfounded. What kind of play was unfolding here? Why would Ma Dazhuang strike his own guards?

Wasn’t he supposed to beat Chu Feng to death?

"Captain Ma, why did you hit them? With your skill, that should’ve been impossible to miss!" Manager Sun hurriedly approached to inquire.

Bang!

Ma Dazhuang’s expression darkened. He lifted his foot and delivered a fierce kick that sent Manager Sun flying several meters.

He crashed onto the counter, then collapsed on the ground while moaning in pain.

"You bunch of damned fools, blinded by your dog eyes! How dare you disrespect Alchemist Chu? Kneel and apologize immediately!" Ma Dazhuang roared angrily, ignoring the shocked gazes of the surrounding crowd.

Then, with clasped hands, he respectfully bowed to Chu Feng, saying, "Alchemist Chu, it’s all my fault for failing to control my subordinates. I beg you to please not take this to heart!"

"As for these blind idiots, you may deal with them however you see fit. If it will satisfy you, you may even kill them outright."

The Second Prince decided it was time for him to step in.

Relying on his status as a Prince and a major customer of the store, he strode forward confidently and addressed Ma Dazhuang, "Captain Ma, surely there’s been some mistake? Chu Feng is just the Third Prince of Sword King Mansion, a worthless nobody."

"The current Sword King Mansion has fallen into disgrace, a shell of its former self. You shouldn’t be concerned about the Royal Family pursuing this matter, nor should you go out of your way to side with Sword King Mansion."

The Second Prince assumed Ma Dazhuang was worried about Chu Feng’s royal status.

Yet, given what had happened the last time Chu Feng was drenched and kicked out by Manager Sun, why hadn’t Ma Dazhuang stepped in then?

A wintry glare swept across Ma Dazhuang’s face before he replied, "Men, escort this man out of the store! From now on, he is forbidden to step into the Golden Talisman Sect Store again!"

The Second Prince was utterly in disbelief.

Shocked and enraged, he spat out, "You—what did you say? You’re throwing a Prince out? Do you, a mere store guard, even have such authority?"

"Think carefully about the consequences of offending this Prince! Behind me is the entirety of the Royal Family!"

The Second Prince had never imagined the hardships he inflicted on Chu Feng would now befall himself. His expression darkened as he pointed at Ma Dazhuang and shouted in a cold voice.

"This captain absolutely has such authority! As for your royal lineage, perhaps it can intimidate common folk, but it’s laughable if you think you can threaten the Golden Talisman Sect. You’re far from qualified."

"Let me make this clear—if your father came here, he would do well to lower his tail and behave. If he dares provoke the Golden Talisman Sect, Jianyun Dynasty may as well prepare to crown a new Emperor!"

Such domineering words—placing the Emperor beneath consideration.

And Ma Dazhuang was merely a low-ranking Guard Captain.

Surprisingly, he genuinely had the backing to say such things.

The Golden Talisman Sect might be small on the vast Danwu Continent but to the Jianyun Dynasty, it was an unrivaled powerhouse.

"Drag him out!" Ma Dazhuang barked coldly, prompting several loyal guards to pounce forward like wolves.

How dignified was the Second Prince? To be treated this way enraged him profoundly.

"Anyone who dares lay a finger on this Prince dies!" In such a scenario, the arrogance and dominance of royalty fully unraveled.

With a clang, he unsheathed his sword and slashed toward the incoming guards.

The Second Prince’s cultivation was nothing to scoff at, boasting Beginner Level Sword Master Tenth Level prowess. He was only a step away from advancing to Intermediate Sword Master.

Raging torrents of Sword Qi surged forth, slicing aggressively through the air.

Slice! Slice! Slice!

The terrifying Sword Qi forced the unprepared guards into a state of panic.

Ma Dazhuang’s face darkened, and his form suddenly shifted.

Bang!

Barehanded against steel, he delivered a punch to the Second Prince’s chest. The force of the blow was immense, causing the Second Prince to spit blood and crash backward.

Crash!

He slammed hard into the ground, his sword flying out of his hand.

"You’ll pay for this!" The Second Prince wobbled upright, wiping the blood from his lips. His gaze was as cold as venomous snakes, briefly lingering on Ma Dazhuang before fixing on the sarcastic Chu Feng.

"Get lost! If you want vengeance, I’ll be waiting anytime!" Ma Dazhuang said coldly, utterly indifferent to the Second Prince’s threats.

Seeing the Second Prince still hesitating, he added with a piercing glare, "Try uttering another word, and I’ll make you drink the feces water outside!" Faced with Ma Dazhuang’s tiger-like ferocity, the Second Prince felt his courage waver and didn’t dare say another word.