Back at the inn, Qin Chu felt that things had been quite good recently, everything was relatively smooth. If this continued, he would be able to settle down in Heavenly Sword City. Once he settled down, he could Cultivate Sword Intent on Heavenly Sword Mountain.
While Qin Chu was contemplating his next steps, Qin Lingxi was somewhat conflicted because the people she sent out hadn't found any trace of Qin Chu. After Qin Chu left Vermilion Bird Holy Land, it was as if he had vanished into thin air.
"Lingxi, you can't rush this. Qin Chu isn't a hothead; he's bold but meticulous. He weighs things carefully and won't run into problems. Just like now, if we can't find him, our opponents can't find him either," Silver Moon Palace Master said.
Qin Lingxi nodded. She was anxious, but she also understood some things in her heart.
After a brief discussion, Qin Lingxi persuaded Silver Moon Palace Master to return. After all, Silver Moon Palace was a large organization, and she couldn't neglect it.
"Lingxi, then I'll head back first. If there's any news here, go to Silver Moon Palace to find me and hide there. As long as the green mountains remain, there'll be no worry about firewood!" Silver Moon Palace Master said to Qin Lingxi.
"Sister, don't worry, I'll go if needed," Qin Lingxi nodded.
Silver Moon Palace Master left, and Qin Lingxi began to ponder. In the past, the Vermilion Bird Family had no heir, so she only thought of revenge and nothing else. Now that an heir had appeared, she had to consider the Family's resurgence. She needed to make some arrangements, starting with a base for development.
Having made her decision, Qin Lingxi bid farewell to Yi Feng.
"Princess, Qingcang Mountain will not slack in its search for the Young Lord. Once he is found, he will be kept on Qingcang Mountain, and then the dark division of the Vermilion Bird Family will be notified to contact the Princess," Yi Feng said to Qin Lingxi.
"Thank you for your trouble." Qin Lingxi nodded to Yi Feng and left Qingcang Mountain with her people.
After Qin Lingxi left, Chen Yue came to Yi Feng's side. "Junior Brother, my strength isn't enough, so I plan to travel the Jianghu. The Sect's matters will still require your effort, Junior Brother."
"Senior Sister, don't worry. Heavenly Sword Mountain is a good place. Sharpen your Sword Intent more. Even if you can't Breakthrough now, you will accumulate a foundation," Yi Feng said to Chen Yue.
Chen Yue nodded to Yi Feng, "Junior Brother, when I return, I won't leave again."
Yi Feng nodded. He understood some things and didn't need them to be stated too clearly. He had waited for many years and could continue to wait.
Chen Yue nodded to Yi Feng, then left Qingcang Mountain.
In Heavenly Sword City, Qin Chu rested for a night, then put on his Alchemist robes and brought Qian Xun to the Alchemist Guild.
Under the gaze of a crowd, Qin Chu brought Qian Xun to Chu Shan's Pill Refining Room.
Qin Chu brewed a pot of tea. He believed it wouldn't be long before the Alchemist Guild would introduce rules regarding the refining of top-grade Medicinal Pills. This was also why he hadn't taken any orders since arriving.
Qin Chu's estimation was correct; it wasn't long before Yuan Qi and Chu Shan came over.
Qin Chu and Qian Xun both stood up and bowed in greeting.
"Qin Chu, yesterday, I, along with the President and other Elders, discussed the matter and felt that the refining of top-grade Medicinal Pills needs to be handled carefully. Scarcity makes things valuable; this is a market rule. So, from now on, whoever refines top-grade Medicinal Pills will need three portions of Materials for one finished product. You give the Guild one portion of Materials, and you earn one portion of Materials yourself. How about that?" Yuan Qi asked Qin Chu.
"The Guild just takes half?" Before Qin Chu could speak, Qian Xun interjected.
"Haha! The Guild can't work for nothing in receiving and distributing tasks. Other Alchemists only earn one-third!" Yuan Qi said with a laugh.
"Qin Chu, this is actually pretty good," Chu Shan said.
Qin Chu nodded, "Whatever Elder Chu and the President decide is fine."
"Qin Chu, it looks like you're earning less now, but that's not actually the case. Think about it! If they were refined at a low price, and top-grade Medicinal Pills became common, who would still urgently need them? Others refine three bottles of Medicinal Pills and earn one, while you refine three bottles and earn three. It's actually quite good. Doing less and earning more, that's the Dao!" Chu Shan said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu nodded. He knew that Chu Shan and Yuan Qi were both experienced in the Jianghu and understood the ways of the world far better than him.
"You can use my Pill Refining Room as you please. There will be task orders for top-grade Medicinal Pills outside, and someone will notify you. It's up to you whether to accept the orders or not." After giving these instructions, Chu Shan and Yuan Qi left.
"Junior Brother, this kid is quite easy to talk to," Chu Shan said after leaving the Pill Refining Room.
Yuan Qi shook his head, "Senior Brother, on this point, you haven't seen through it. If he were willing to negotiate, directly stating any dissatisfaction, that would be fine; we would resolve the issue. But what if he doesn't say anything? If he says nothing, and the dissatisfaction in his heart reaches his critical point, he'll stop playing with us, and then our Alchemist Guild will lose a talent."
"Junior Brother, Master was right to make you President. I'm not as good as you in this aspect. So, how do we handle this situation?" Chu Shan asked Yuan Qi.
"He's responding to all changes with no change. This requires us to manage the situation carefully. We have to coax him and not displease him. Those with potential and ability are the bosses," Yuan Qi said with a smile.
Chu Shan also smiled. He usually only refined Medicinal Pills or Cultivated. He wasn't good at mental battles!
"Boss, you earn one furnace of Medicinal Pills for refining one furnace of Medicinal Pills. The speed at which you acquire resources is incredible," Qian Xun said with some envy.
"I'll take care of the Medicinal Pills for your Cultivation. I'm eating meat, and I definitely won't let you eat chaff," Qin Chu said to Qian Xun.
While Qin Chu and Qian Xun were chatting, a group of people at the Alchemist Guild's announcement board were dissatisfied, because the cost of refining top-grade Medicinal Pills was too high. Before, it only required one-third of the finished product as payment, but now, it was three portions of Materials for one Medicinal Pill. Who could afford to play this game if they didn't have a huge Family fortune?
After hearing the report from his subordinates, Lin Hanyue sighed, "We still acted too late. The stronger the displayed strength and potential, the harder it is to win over. However, it's still possible to maintain a good relationship."
At noon, Qin Chu accepted an order and refined three furnaces of top-grade True Origin Pills. As for the resources he gained, Qin Chu directly refined them into Medicinal Pills and gave them to Qian Xun, not forgetting to give Liu San a bottle. Liu San had been busy helping him, and he had put in a lot of effort.
In the afternoon, Qin Chu and Qian Xun left the Alchemist Guild, planning to eat something good. However, not long after leaving the Alchemist Guild, they were stopped by someone—a Young Master accompanied by bodyguards.
"You are the five-star Alchemist Qin Chu, right? Help this Young Master refine some top-grade Spirit Origin Pills, and this Young Master will treat you to good wine and meat," the Young Master said to Qin Chu.
"Sure! Go place an order at the Alchemist Guild!" Qin Chu smiled. He knew that the person in front of him was someone who didn't want to pay the price but still wanted top-grade Medicinal Pills.
"Damn it, if I placed an order, would I need to come looking for you? Do you know who this Young Master is?" The Young Master immediately started cursing.
"Go to hell!" Qin Chu raised his leg, and the sole of his shoe made intimate contact with the Young Master's face. Then, he pulled Qian Xun and ran towards the Alchemist Guild, because there were many bodyguards with the Young Master inside, and one whose Cultivation he couldn't discern. He himself would be fine, but there was Qian Xun, and Qian Xun definitely wouldn't be able to handle it.