Yao Buyi burst into tears after being beaten, which Qin Chuan genuinely hadn't expected. After all, how much humiliation must one feel to cry, especially a strong man like him?
"He...he cried after being beaten? I'm not seeing things, am I?!" someone exclaimed in disbelief.
"This coward! Others have lost most of their lives and he didn't even cry. What's the use of crying? It's truly shameful."
"A man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's deeply hurt. Think of Yao Buyi's pathetic state before. He's always been so carefree; how can he accept such a disgraceful state in front of the world?"
"This cry will haunt Yao Buyi for the rest of his life, and he's completely disgraced the Zhongzhou Medicine Sect. He'll probably be punished by the Zhongzhou Medicine Sect when he gets back."
... *
Whoosh!*
A figure stepped onto the martial arts stage and slowly said to Yao Buyi, "Go back. Don't embarrass yourself here."
Yao Buyi stopped crying, seemingly realizing something. His body trembled, and he lowered his head, covering his face as he walked off. He himself was somewhat out of control.
If it happened again, he probably would have held back his tears.
Yao Buyi stepped down, leaving Qin Chuan and a young man on the stage. This young man appeared even younger than Yao Buyi.
However, Qin Chuan knew that this person was actually more than twice Yao Buyi's age; he only looked young, and by age, he could be considered young.
Due to lifespan limitations, the definition of "young" is broader, not just based on appearance, but primarily on vitality.
As long as one's vitality hasn't reached its peak, one can be considered young. From what this person had said about Yao Buyi, it was clear he also came from the Zhongzhou Medicine Sect.
Yao Buyi was already a genius of the Zhongzhou Medicine Sect, and this person's ability to speak so confidently, and to stand up even when Yao Buyi was powerless to retaliate, indicated that this person was stronger.
Furthermore, being able to speak so rudely about Yao Buyi meant that his status within the Zhongzhou Medicine Sect was higher than Yao Buyi's; they were on completely different levels.
This person looked at Qin Chuan with a natural expression. In reality, he wasn't particularly displeased; in fact, he was even a little pleased.
Because Yao Buyi had been humiliated, and in a way that would ensure he could never recover. Otherwise, with Yao Buyi's talent, he would definitely be a match for him in many years to come.
His advantage lay in his age, which was greater than Yao Buyi's, but Yao Buyi's advantage was his youth. Now, he had one less major competitor.
As for the Zhongzhou Medicine Sect losing face, it really had nothing to do with him, so he didn't hate Qin Chuan in his heart. However, he couldn't pretend to be indifferent on the surface.
He had to show anger and hatred, and also get back at Zhongzhou Medicine Sect, to restore their honor. Then, with himself and Yao Buyi in a contrasting light, any chance Yao Buyi might have a comeback in the future would be completely wiped out.
He could also put enormous pressure on Yao Buyi, so he had to fight well today.
As for Qin Chuan, he felt he could definitely win, he just had to win gracefully.
"Hello, my name is Lin Zhichong. You should have heard of me, right?" The man looked at Qin Chuan with a very confident demeanor. Although he was feigning anger, he still exuded arrogance.
"Never heard of you!" Qin Chuan said bluntly.
Lin Zhichong was taken aback. He did have a reputation; the name Ghost Doctor Lin Zhichong was quite good, especially among the younger generation.
Any young person with a bit of strength qualified to participate in this martial arts exchange would definitely want to know about the strongest among the younger generation of the Five Continents.
Lin Zhichong was one such person, which was why he was so confident. He just hadn't expected Qin Chuan to act so unpredictably.
In his opinion, Qin Chuan was saying this on purpose, because he felt that very few young people were unaware of his existence.
Even some elders would know of his existence for the sake of the younger generation, so he naturally didn't believe Qin Chuan when he said he didn't know.
"I don't care if you know or not, today I'll teach you a lesson," Lin Zhichong said, head held high.
"Teach me a lesson my ass!" Qin Chuan rolled his eyes and said.
"You...you have no manners!" Lin Zhichong was truly angry this time. After all, there were so many people, and most of them were young, so it was natural
for him to be hot-tempered. "You dare talk about manners? If you want to fight, then fight. If not, get lost. Are all the people in the Central Continent Medicine Sect trash like you? Stop babbling and being annoying!" Qin Chuan said calmly.
These words nearly made Lin Zhichong vomit blood. He'd been insulted by Qin Chuan earlier for saying the same thing, and now he was being rebuffed again. He
was furious; if he wasn't furious before, he was now absolutely enraged, his anger reaching its peak.
"Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"
Lin Zhichong waved his hand, and a cloud of black mist enveloped the area.
Poison!
Yao Buyi was skilled with poison, but that was all. Compared to Lin Zhichong, Yao Buyi's poison was utterly insignificant, not even in the same league.
This had pushed Lin Zhichong to his limit; he was too enraged and didn't want to give Qin Chuan any chance, directly unleashing his most powerful poison.
Facing the poisonous mist rushing towards Qin Chuan, Qin Chuan seemed oblivious, showing no intention of moving.
Everyone around held their breath.
Many looked at Qin Chuan with pity; quite a few actually liked him because he had managed to beat Yao Buyi so badly.
Some people were drawn to Qin Chuan because of his sharp tongue, those words that could infuriate anyone.
Many women, in particular, found him incredibly handsome, with his white hair, white robes, and ethereal气质 (qi zhi - a kind of refined elegance).
His words, neither too warm nor too cold, were infuriating, and his arrogant, domineering demeanor captivated many girls.
However, now that Lin Zhichong had used a deadly poison, Qin Chuan was engulfed in a toxic mist, sparking considerable curiosity.
Many were neutral, simply there for the spectacle, indifferent to who lived or died.
Others hoped Lin Zhichong would win, disliking Qin Chuan's arrogance.
His behavior, perceived as arrogance, coupled with his good looks, fueled jealousy, leading many to wish for his demise.
Still others, naturally, hoped Qin Chuan would survive, eager to see his comeback and defeat Lin Zhichong of the Central Plains Medicine Sect.
Lin Zhichong's behavior was equally arrogant, which naturally displeased many people. Therefore, many hoped that Qin Chuan could beat Lin Zhichong to a pulp, making him cry.
Poisonous gas filled the air, surrounding both Qin Chuan and Lin Zhichong. Since Lin Zhichong had administered the poison, the beauty was naturally worried about him. Now, there was only one outcome: would Qin Chuan be poisoned?
It seemed that Lin Zhichong had completely seized the initiative.