But clearly, Zero and his team weren't buying it.

They had no intention of paying any attention to Guan San, who was always looking for trouble.

Mei Shiqi also proved this point with his actions.

With a flick of his right hand, he sent Guan San aside, clearing a path in the center.

"What are you doing!?"

Guan San, who had never been treated like this before, was suddenly knocked aside, and his temper flared up.

He stepped forward and pointed at Mei Shiqi, saying:

"Who are you? How dare you push me?!"

The area around Miaotang was already crowded with pedestrians, so the noise here immediately attracted the attention of those around.

The number of onlookers also increased.

"Look, isn't that the lackey following behind the young master of Golden City?"

"It's really strange that he actually got into an argument with someone..."

"Yes, I saw him a few days ago. But back then, he had a gentle and refined appearance, which is completely different from how he is now."

"But who are those people? They look completely unfamiliar..."

Someone looked at the Zero Four members with a puzzled expression and secretly admired their courage.

"I don't care who they are, I've disliked this guy for a long time. Just because he has a master, he acts like a bully, making us passersby bow and scrape before him. Does he even deserve that?"

"Exactly! A mere lackey of the young city lord of an outer city, and he thinks he's the master?!"

"Shh... keep your voice down..."

"What's there to be afraid of!? That young city lord isn't here right now, is he?! Besides... those four people have clearly gotten into a conflict with him, we'll just watch!"

...

"Hmm, why does one of them look so familiar..."

Suddenly, someone muttered something, but no one paid any attention.

Everyone's eyes were on the other side.

"Isn't this the young master of the Mei family?!"

However, some sharp-eyed people inevitably recognized one of them and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Which young master of the Mei family is it?"

"There's only one Mei family in Tianshui City, so which young master could it be? Of course, it's Mei Shiqi, the peak sixth-grade alchemist!"

"What!? It's him?"

"Great! That guy has really bitten off more than he can chew! A sixth-grade alchemist like him would be treated with utmost respect even by the city lord of Tianshui City, let alone someone who's just a lackey of the young city lord of the outer city!"

"The consequences of offending someone who is about to become a seventh-grade alchemist are not something he can afford!"

"Keep it down, don't get too excited..."

"Great, great... I'm still so excited!! I've finally met the young man from the Mei family!"

...

While everyone was discussing it, there was also some movement from Zero's side.

It's obvious this person is here to cause trouble!

Once he understood this, the others didn't give him a friendly look.

If someone suddenly appeared and blocked your way without saying a word, you wouldn't give them a friendly look, right?

"I'll say it again, move aside."

Mei Shiqi's face already showed a hint of anger.

"No way. Why should I give way to you?!"

He stood there blocking the way, and unfortunately, a large crowd had gathered around him, making it impossible for the four of them to go around him...

"Then I'll be sorry."

Mei Shiqi casually said, using her spiritual power to lift Guan San up and throw him out.

Everyone instinctively dodged, clearing a space for Guan San, who had been thrown to the ground.

"Do you even know who I am? How dare you treat me like this?!"

Guan San, who had fallen face-first into the mud, got up and started throwing a tantrum at the Zero Four.

I don't care who you are.

"let's go."

After saying these two sentences, Mei Shiqi didn't even glance at Guan San, and the four of them left through the path cleared by the crowd.

"You...you all..."

Seeing that the four still ignored him, Guan San was furious but could not say anything more.

He noticed that there were more and more people around him, and they were looking at him with rather strange eyes.

Guan San wasn't afraid of trouble, but this was Tianshui City, not Jindou City, and besides, his backer wasn't here at the moment.

It would be bad for him, a man from outlying areas, to be bullied by the majority...

Thinking this, Guan San suppressed his resentment and walked towards Miaotang with a furious expression. As he walked, he shouted at the passersby watching the scene:

"What are you looking at!?"

The crowd gave him a disdainful look and slowly dispersed.

Guan San, standing in the hall, watched the departing figures of the four men, a deep glint flashing in his eyes.

"Don't let me find out who you are. When I return to Jindou City, I will make you know the consequences of humiliating Guan San!!"

...

The little incident passed, and the four members of Zero Four returned to their normal paths and parted ways.

"Then we shall part ways here."

Bi Hui stopped in front of an inn and clasped his hands in greeting to the three of them.

"Sect Leader Bi, farewell."

"Goodbye..."

So, Ling and Jiang Quan followed Mei Shiqi to the Mei family.

...

Before long, the three arrived at a mansion.

"This is the Mei family's residence."

Mei Shiqi was the first to knock on the Mei family's door.

"who?"

Two servant-like men came out and asked in confusion.

"It's me."

Mei Shiqi stepped forward and revealed her identity.

Upon hearing this, the two servants exchanged a glance, gave Mei Shiqi an apologetic smile, and said:

"I'm sorry, young master, we are new here and cannot verify your identity. Please wait here with your friend for a moment while I report this to the head steward..."

One of the servants smiled and apologized to Ling and the others before rushing inside to inquire about the situation.

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