Without having time to think, Meng Dongxing gritted his teeth and fully activated his Golden Light Shield to resist Jiang Chen's punch.
The silver fist shadow struck in an instant, crashing heavily into the golden light shield surrounding Meng Dongxing.
A loud crack echoed through the air as the golden light shield shattered into countless fragments, turning into specks of light. Meng Dongxing's body flew backward like a broken kite.
After a moment, there was a loud thud as Meng Dongxing crashed to the ground several meters away.
"You... you..."
Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Meng Dongxing looked at Jiang Chen with fear in his eyes.
Qi Protection Realm strength and mastery of a powerful Black-Rank fist technique! This level of power surpassed that of many Inner Palace Lingyun Martial Academy students! Was this really the same so-called "trash" of the Jiang family that Lin Yu had mentioned, someone who supposedly used connections to enter Lingyun Martial Academy?
"No way... Did Meng Dongxing really get blown away with one punch?"
Seeing Meng Dongxing lying on the ground like a beaten dog, the crowd of onlookers was stunned.
Meng Dongxing, the number one Golden Student, had actually been defeated by this unknown kid!
"When did such an incredible figure appear in the Outer Palace of Lingyun Martial Academy?"
"Meng Dongxing, go back and tell your master that if he still wants to cause trouble for me, he'd better do it himself."
Having dealt with Meng Dongxing in one punch, Jiang Chen gave him a cold glance and then disappeared from the square, leaving behind a crowd of incredulous onlookers.
---
After leaving the square, Jiang Chen didn't return to his residence. Instead, he walked straight out of the Lingyun Martial Academy gates.
In Cangshan City, the relationship between the Jiang family and the Lin family had always been hostile. After defeating Lin Yang, Lin Yu had sent Meng Dongxing, the top Golden Student, to challenge him. Next time, Lin Yu might come in person.
Jiang Chen needed to prepare. He decided to make some money to buy ingredients for refining pills. With the system's hundredfold experience boost, this was the fastest way to gain strength and match the Lingyun geniuses.
---
Jiang Chen strolled through Lingyun City and soon entered a shop called Baodan Pavilion.
"Welcome to Baodan Pavilion, sir. How may I assist you?"
As Jiang Chen approached the counter, a young girl behind it stood up and smiled warmly at him.
"I'm not here to buy anything." Jiang Chen shook his head. "I heard you're recruiting alchemists. I'm here to apply."
The girl looked surprised. He seemed far too young to be an alchemist.
"Yes, we are recruiting alchemists. Please wait a moment; I'll inform our management."
Despite her surprise, the girl didn't show any disrespect. She quickly went to inform a senior staff member.
Shortly after, she returned with a middle-aged man in his thirties.
"Kid, don't tell me you're here to apply as an alchemist," the man said, his expression sour as he glanced at Jiang Chen.
"Yes, I'm here to apply. Is there a problem?" Jiang Chen replied calmly.
The middle-aged man frowned. "Our Baodan Pavilion only recruits first-rank alchemists at the very least. Do you have a first-rank alchemist badge?"
He waved dismissively. "Alright, enough of this nonsense. Go home, kid. Don't waste my time!"