During the dispute, there were many unpleasant insults thrown. It almost reached the point of a physical altercation. The surrounding onlookers maintained the expected level of civility for spectators and didn't intervene to determine right or wrong. They simply enjoyed the show.

However, Adrian was different from most bystanders. He liked to delve into the intricacies of such matters. While the two men argued, he quietly observed. One person was aggressive, and the other was evasive. Just by looking at their expressions, it was challenging to determine who was right or wrong.

His intuition told him that the young alchemist was probably not at fault though. Perhaps an instinctive desire to protect the underdog led Adrian to think this way.

"Return to me all the herbs that you stole! Otherwise, I will make you compensate a hundredfold!" the robed man roared, throwing out insult after insult.

A cold light flashed in his hand, and a sword emitting a chilling glow appeared. He aimed th