Chapter 2472 - 2462 Adding the Tongue - Supreme Alchemist - NovelsTime

Supreme Alchemist

Chapter 2472 - 2462 Adding the Tongue

Author: Eternal Void
updatedAt: 2025-07-20

CHAPTER 2472: CHAPTER 2462 ADDING THE TONGUE

Long Yan turned his head and laughed at the person behind him who spoke. This man, Long Yan of course remembered, was one of the trio that had once tried to make Long Yan pay protection fees. The words just now were obviously said by their leader, Zhang Si.

"What’s this? Brother Zhang Si, are you even afraid of the inn? What do you wish to enlighten me on today?"

After hearing Long Yan’s words, Zhang Si’s old face flushed red. It was evident Long Yan was mocking the three for not daring to enter the Cannibal Inn with him and instead being scared away.

Zhang Si actually didn’t intend to trouble Long Yan. The only reason he came today was that the three of them had spent all their money on eating, drinking, and playing, and seeing Long Yan, Zhang Si instinctively wanted to get some silver from him.

"Don’t waste words. I see you’re aiming to get promoted to Earth-level mercenary, aren’t you? Have Earth-level mercenaries become this cheap in the Mercenary Guild?"

Zhang Si obviously didn’t want Long Yan to continue, so he quickly shifted the focus to Long Yan’s promotion. Zhang Si was merely guessing because he, too, had participated in such promotions, and it was clear from the direction Long Yan and the receptionist were heading.

"Zhang Si, aren’t you also an Earth-level mercenary yourself? How dare you criticize others?"

Who would have thought that the usually gentle receptionist, upon hearing Zhang Si target Long Yan, raised her eyebrows and said to Zhang Si indifferently. Her voice wasn’t loud, but it was clear to everyone in the room, making Zhang Si’s face even more embarrassed, forcing him to retort with his neck stiffened.

"At least I have the strength of an Earth-level mercenary. This kid just joined the Mercenary Guild two days ago; what strength could he possibly possess? He merely completed a small task. Where does he get the courage to aim for an Earth-level mercenary? Isn’t that right, everyone? We’ve all worked and struggled to reach Earth-level mercenary status. How can this novice, just completed a task, think he can be promoted to Earth-level mercenary?"

Zhang Si’s words were exceptionally insidious, dragging Long Yan’s promotion into the integrity of all Earth-level mercenaries. Although outside, Earth-level mercenaries weren’t worth much, within this small town, they were considered pillars of the community.

The receptionist frowned and didn’t speak. The Mercenary Guild maintained a neutral stance, so saying the wrong thing would get a bad reputation. She glanced at Long Yan apologetically, signaling she had nothing to comment on.

Long Yan, seeing the receptionist’s gaze, immediately nodded in understanding, indicating that he wasn’t bothered by it at all.

"So, Brother Zhang, what should be done then? Promotion is my own decision, and the Mercenary Guild is just responsible for the assessment."

In a few words, Long Yan first defined the Mercenary Guild’s position. Next, he emphasized ’my own decision’, with particular weight, also telling Zhang Si that this was his business and that Zhang Si should mind his own affairs.

Zhang Si gritted his teeth hard. Since today he came to find trouble with Long Yan, he couldn’t back down, even though his sidekick Li Ming was pulling him aside. If this matter concluded here today, he would lose face with both the veterans and the new mercenaries; his influence in Mercenary Town would be utterly finished.

Of course, his reputation had already tanked in Mercenary Town. Although a crowd surrounded them, few stood on his side. Everyone was used to Zhang Si’s antics, realizing he was the kind that bullied weaker souls, and no one cared to argue with such a rogue.

"I want everyone to witness today’s assessment. This kid in front of me absolutely doesn’t have the strength of an Earth-level mercenary. It’s also to prevent some ill-intentioned individuals from opening the backdoor for him."

Zhang Si knew he had thoroughly offended the Mercenary Guild this time. After today, he might not be able to take on missions within the Guild anymore. However, before his downfall, he wanted to take Long Yan down with him.

"Of course, if you lack that kind of strength and are just fooling around, it’s not too much to provide some compensation, is it?"

Finally, Zhang Si revealed his true intentions. After scamming Long Yan, he planned to take the money and skip town, to a place where no one knew him, relying on his Earth-level mercenary strength to secure a decent life.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Si became more reckless.

Long Yan was both amused and exasperated, realizing Zhang Si was truly at the end of his rope. Since he couldn’t stay in this small town anymore, he might as well swindle him one last time before leaving.

"Alright, that seems fair. But if I indeed possess the strength of an Earth-level mercenary, wouldn’t Brother Zhang also need to leave me something?"

Before Long Yan could finish, Zhang Si quickly interrupted.

"If you have that kind of strength, I’ll give you a hundred taels of patterned silver. If not, you give me a hundred taels of patterned silver."

Zhang Si never considered that Long Yan might actually possess Earth-level mercenary strength. Since he intended to scam Long Yan, he naturally needed to make a big claim.

"Brother Zhang, you must be joking."

Long Yan chuckled, pointing at Zhang Si’s somewhat worn-out clothes.

"Forget a hundred taels of patterned silver; I bet Brother Zhang couldn’t even come up with ten taels."

Zhang Si was taken aback, suddenly feeling uneasy. This kid wasn’t trying to dodge the bet by saying he couldn’t afford the stakes, was he?

There was no way he would let him shirk it so easily, so Zhang Si swiftly pulled a long knife from his waist and struck it against the table.

"Then I’ll wager with my arm."

Zhang Si declared proudly, thinking he was quite formidable. Yet, in the eyes of those around him, he seemed like a fool. Li Ming, by his side, tugged Zhang Si’s clothes, indicating the bet was a little over the top.

"And your tongue too."

With a flash of cold light in his eyes, Long Yan pointed at Zhang Si and spoke with a firmness that made Zhang Si hesitate to refuse.

"Alright!"

Not thinking twice, Zhang Si believed from the bottom of his heart that he was bound to win, so he didn’t hesitate.

"Let’s go."

Long Yan took a deep look at Zhang Si, and the receptionist, understanding, stood at the door gesturing for Long Yan to continue. Yet, Long Yan stood still.

"Everyone here has heard it clearly, please, dear big brothers, watch over Brother Zhang for me to prevent him from running away."

"Of course..."

"Don’t worry, little brother, we’ll keep an eye on him for you."

Long Yan’s words evoked an enthusiastic response from countless mercenaries. Mercenaries loved a spectacle, and the fact that the usually disliked Zhang Si wagered his arm and tongue made them more than happy to help the little brother, Long Yan, keep him in check.

"Ha, putting on airs, attempting to get promoted after completing one mission – truly delusional."

Clearly, Zhang Si hadn’t taken Long Yan’s words seriously, thinking he was merely putting on an act.

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