Chapter 508

**Chapter 158: The Battle for Elixirs**

Although Lin Chen ignored those gazes, his spiritual sense acutely captured some key information from their whispers.

The "spirit elixir" they spoke of was undoubtedly the pill he had refined.

"It seems the allure of these elixirs is even greater than I anticipated," Lin Chen mused to himself.

He had initially thought they were just ordinary pills, never expecting them to cause such a huge sensation. This also made him understand even more clearly the importance of elixirs in the cultivation world. They were not just a means to enhance strength, but also a symbol of wealth and status.

"However, they don't seem to know that these elixirs were refined by me, Lin Chen," a barely perceptible curve played on Lin Chen's lips. He enjoyed the feeling of being hidden behind the scenes, watching everyone frantically fight over his "masterpiece." It gave him a thrill of being in control of the situation.

Just as Lin Chen was pondering, someone else spoke up.

"Hmph, isn't it just one spirit elixir? Look how excited you all are, as if you've never seen the world." A young man dressed in luxurious brocade robes said dismissively. His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

Everyone turned to look, and saw a handsome, imposing young man slowly approaching. Behind him followed several powerful guards.

"It's Young Master Li, Li Zihao!" Someone recognized the young man and exclaimed in surprise.

"Li Zihao? Why is he here too?"

"I heard he's been in secluded cultivation; I didn't expect him to come out."

The crowd buzzed with discussions, their eyes filled with awe. The Li family was one of the three great families in Tianfeng City, possessing formidable strength and deep foundations. And Li Zihao was an outstanding talent among the Li family's younger generation, exceptionally gifted and deeply cultivated. There were rumors that he was already attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Facing Li Zihao's appearance, although the crowd felt indignant, they dared not say much. After all, no one dared to easily provoke the might of the Li family.

Li Zihao walked closer, his gaze sweeping around before finally landing on the elixir in Lin Chen's hand. A flicker of greed flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

"Friend, would you be willing to part with this spirit elixir?" Li Zihao said with a strained smile. His tone, though polite, carried an undeniable hint of command.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen slightly raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected Li Zihao to directly demand it.

"No, I won't sell it," Lin Chen said indifferently. His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear and resolute.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire scene was shocked. No one had expected Lin Chen to so decisively reject Li Zihao. One must know, Li Zihao was the young master of the Li family, powerful and with deep connections. Offending him was akin to seeking one's own death.

Li Zihao's face instantly darkened. He hadn't expected Lin Chen to dare to defy him publicly.

"Friend, you should think carefully," Li Zihao's tone carried a hint of cold threat. "This spirit elixir is very important to my Li family. If you're willing to part with it, my Li family will certainly not treat you unfairly. But if you stubbornly refuse, then don't blame me, Li Zihao, for being impolite!"

His words were filled with arrogance and menace. Upon hearing this, everyone secretly worried for Lin Chen. They knew Li Zihao wasn't joking. If Lin Chen continued to be so tactless, he would likely suffer greatly.

However, Lin Chen remained completely unmoved. He simply looked calmly at Li Zihao, without the slightest fear in his eyes.

"I'll say it again, I won't sell it," Lin Chen's voice was still calm. But this time, his tone carried an undeniable firmness.

Li Zihao's face completely darkened. He hadn't expected Lin Chen to be so stubborn.

"Good, very good!" Li Zihao laughed in extreme anger, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Since you refuse to drink the toast and insist on the penalty, then don't blame me for being impolite!"

With that, he was about to make a move.

However, just then, a clear, cold voice suddenly rang out.

"Stop!"