When Chau Zhimen heard Jiang Ming's words, he really wanted to fight him again.
However, he managed to reason with himself and prevented him from committing the same mistake. He was already defeated once by soul force alone, so how was he supposed to beat him in a one-to-one fight?
Not to mention, it was clear that Jiang Ming didn't really mean him harm since he knew his soul force could easily collapse if he had really tried to do so.
'Why is he purposely agitating my emotions?' Chau Zhimen wondered silently. The more he tried to comprehend the situation, the more he couldn't understand Jiang Ming.
He might not trust Jiang Ming, but he trusts his elder sister was not some whore that would be swooned over by a cock. Otherwise, she would have long been sleeping with everyone else since there are many prestigious customers every day in the alchemist guild.
"You can stop provoking me on purpose and speak your goal, bastard." Chau Zhimen said, keeping a calm expression.
"Provoking you?" Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow. "That's what your elder sister said when she kept sucking on my holy rod and drinking my Yang Qi without stopping."
"Save it to yourself. I'm not going to be agitated by your half-baked provocation." Chau Zhimen snorted coldly. He understood his elder sister, so the more he heard Jiang Ming's words, the more reassured he was.
"My elder sister might not be talented and have a seductive look. However, she was definitely not a whore that would do whatever you evil men please."
"Are you sure about that?" Jiang Ming asked.
"Hmph, my elder sister has more dignity than pieces of scum like you. Just wait till the day I've become a renowned alchemist. I will definitely make all of you scumbags pay for your treatment against us." Chau Zhimen declared.
The atmosphere turned silent for a brief moment after the declaration of Chau Zhimen.
Jiang Ming smiled lightly as he turned around and waved at the corner that was blocked by a wall.
"You heard that, Chau Heung. What did I say about your little brother's determination?" Jiang Ming shouted aloud.
Within a few seconds, Chau Heung came out of the corner with a bashful expression. She had been hiding there ever since she had gathered all of the required herbs on the list.
The herbs that Jiang Ming wanted were not some valuable herbs, but some common ones. Hence, it didn't take long to gather them all, it was just tedious.
"Elder sister… Why were you hiding there?" Chau Zhimen held a dumbfounded expression to see Chau Heung appearing from a tight corner.
Suddenly, he tilted his head and stared at Jiang Ming.
"This was all your idea?" He asked in a confused tone.
Jiang Ming ignored his question as he grabbed Chau Heung's waist and whispered sweetly, "Seems like I've understood your little brother more than you. Then I guessed our previous promise could be fulfilled soon, right?"
Previously, when Jiang Ming realized Chau Zhimen's affinity as an alchemist, he had made a bet with Chau Heung through mental transmission.
He was going to test her little brother's affinity and determination to become one. If it's confirmed that Chau Zhimen does in fact have an affinity, then Jiang Ming would give him a chance to become a real alchemist. And in return, Chau Heung would have to go on a date with him.
At first, Chau Heung was skeptical because she had always believed Chau Zhimen was merely playing around with the herbs to waste time. After all, they aren't rich enough to have Chau Zhimen attend a cultivation school or sect.
"W-When do you want to go on a date?" Chau Heung's face was completely red as she asked in a low but subtle tone. "I-I need to know in advance to ask the manager of the alchemist guild for a leave of absence."
"E-Elder sister, what are you talking about? How could you possibly promise this pervert?" Chau Zhimen was filled with confusion. He didn't understand what kind of sorcery Jiang Ming had done to his sister.
Meanwhile, Chau Heung hurriedly used this time to explain the plan of Jiang Ming.
"Jiang Ming said you have some affinity to become an alchemist whereas I was skeptical, so he decided to make a bet with me to test you." Chau Heung explained.
It was only now that Chau Zhimen realized he had been thoroughly toyed and played with by Jiang Ming. From start to finish, he was nothing but a background character.
Jiang Ming laughed cheekily as he walked forward and patted his shoulder.
"Don't be so down, Chau Zhimen. At least you're set for life considering how you managed to be the little brother of a beautiful woman."
Chau Zhimen felt like coughing up blood when he heard Jiang Ming's consolation words.
"A-Anyway, Jiang Ming, when do you want the date to be? I still need to ask the manager in advance for a leave." Chau Heung didn't want her little brother to suffer any more humiliation so she changed the topic.
"No need to ask the manager." Jiang Ming shook his head. "After all, Little Ren is about to come out and I will notify him about the plan."
Right when he said that, the large door suddenly opened up and a loud voice started to echo.
"Hahahaha, I finally refined the pill after going into seclusion." Alchemist Ren's voice was filled with joy and excitement. Alchemist Ren's palm was holding a spherical and golden pill that emitted a strong aura.
Suddenly, Alchemist Ren's footsteps froze when he saw the person in front of him was Jiang Ming.
His eyeball nearly popped out as he hurriedly dashed forward and cupped his fist.
"Forgive me, Master. I didn't know you were here all along." Alchemist Ren apologized in a sincere tone.
The scene was too shocking for Chau Zhimen who had always regarded Alchemist Ren as an idol. Alchemist Ren was a third-rank alchemist and was highly respected in the guild. Anyone that strived to be an alchemist would want to be under his tutelage.
'W-Why is the respectful Senior Ren calling the pervert his master?' Chau Zhimen asked inwardly.