“He is an Alchemist and should be at the Alchemist Guild. You can go and check, but asking him to perform Alchemy will cost more than what an ordinary person can afford,” a Sword Cultivator who knew Qin Chu’s situation said.
Chen Yue was a bit agitated. She left Tianjian Mountain and rushed directly towards Tianjian City. She urgently needed to know Qin Chu’s whereabouts. Qingcang Mountain was a subordinate force of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, and Qin Chu was the Young Lord of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. She had a responsibility to find Qin Chu and to protect his safety.
Upon arriving at the Alchemist Guild, Chen Yue stated her purpose, saying she wished to see Qin Chu.
In Chu Shan’s Pill Refining Room, Qin Chu, who had received Liu San’s notification, shook his head. “I won’t see him! Brother Liu San, from now on, I won’t see people I don’t know.”
Liu San nodded. He also felt that he shouldn’t have given the notification. Qin Chu was a Five-Star Alchemist; if he had to see everyone who requested an audience, he wouldn’t have time for Alchemy.
Seeing the Alchemist Guild member go to notify, Chen Yue’s mood was excited. The fact that the Alchemist Guild member was willing to notify meant that Qin Chu was indeed at the Alchemist Guild.
However, not long after, Liu San came out and directly refused Chen Yue’s request for an audience.
“Uh… could you please notify him again? Mention Qingcang Mountain, and say that we met there; we are old acquaintances!” Chen Yue was helpless. It was difficult to see Qin Chu, but the Alchemist Guild was not a place to force one’s way into, so she could only politely request an audience.
Upon receiving Liu San’s notification again and hearing the three words “Qingcang Mountain,” Qin Chu fell into thought. The other party mentioning Qingcang Mountain meant they knew he had been there. After some consideration, Qin Chu felt he should meet the woman who had come to Tianjian Mountain to remind himself.
After thinking for a moment, Qin Chu decided to meet her first.
In the Alchemist Guild’s reception room, Qin Chu met Chen Yue.
Seeing Qin Chu and the Alchemist robes he wore, Chen Yue’s eyes were filled with shock. She often traveled and naturally knew what a Five-Star Alchemist meant.
“It really is you. Thank you for your guidance back then,” Qin Chu said upon seeing Chen Yue.
“Young Master, you really ran fast. We’ve been looking for you for a long time!” Chen Yue said, looking at Qin Chu.
“Are you looking for me for something?” Qin Chu was a little puzzled. Why was Chen Yue so anxious to find him?
Chen Yue looked at Liu San. There were some things she couldn't let others know.
“Brother Liu San, please go and tell Qian Xun to prepare the Materials for refining True Essence Medicinal Pills and Spirit Essence Medicinal Pills this afternoon,” Qin Chu said to Liu San.
Liu San left, and Chen Yue closed the door. “Young Master, your aunt has appeared. She has been looking for you, searching all over the Qingcang Mountain area, but couldn’t find you.”
“My aunt?” Qin Chu frowned. Chen Yue had him completely confused.
“The Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan Princess, Qin Lingxi!” Unable to help it, Chen Yue revealed Qin Lingxi’s identity.
“Where is she?” Qin Chu became excited. He didn’t know who Chen Yue was, but if she could mention Qin Lingxi and knew she was his aunt, then she shouldn’t be an enemy.
Seeing that Qin Chu believed her, Chen Yue recounted how Qin Lingxi had pursued him from Nanyan Continent to Nanli Continent, and how she and the Silver Moon Palace Master had then pursued him to Qingcang Mountain.
“Young Master, come with me now. We’ll go see Princess Lingxi,” Chen Yue said.
Qin Chu fell silent. Logically, he should go with Chen Yue to see Qin Lingxi, but he couldn’t leave now because Qin Longxuan needed care, and the matter of the Flesh Ganoderma couldn’t be put aside.
“I can’t go. I still have some things to deal with. How about this! Senior, please take the news of my whereabouts here to my aunt,” Qin Chu said after thinking for a moment.
“You must go! What could be more important than seeing your aunt right now?” Chen Yue couldn’t understand Qin Chu’s decision.
“It’s very important. Please, Senior, apologize to my aunt for me. Once the matter is resolved, I will go and see her,” Qin Chu said.
Chen Yue hesitated for a moment. “Then are you sure you won’t leave Tianjian City?”
“I’m sure. For a period of time, I will not leave Tianjian City,” Qin Chu nodded.
“Alright, I’ll return to Tianjian Mountain now and pass the message to your aunt!” Chen Yue saw that although Qin Chu was hesitant, his resolve not to leave was very firm.
Chen Yue left, and Qin Chu returned to the Pill Refining Room, then began to perform Alchemy.
However, the first batch of Medicinal Pills exploded in the Pill Furnace. Qin Chu had been distracted and mixed up the auxiliary Materials, which led to the Medicinal Pills exploding. The Pill Fire flew everywhere, leaving both Qin Chu and Qian Xun with blackened faces.
The loud noise startled both Yuan Qi and Chu Shan.
“What kind of Medicinal Pill failed?” Chu Shan asked, looking at Qin Chu.
“Spirit Essence Medicinal Pill!” Qin Chu’s voice was a bit low, as it was caused by his distraction.
Hearing Qin Chu’s words, Chu Shan reached out and sharply knocked Qin Chu on the head. “You are a Five-Star Alchemist, and you failed to refine the most common Spirit Essence Medicinal Pill? What were you thinking about?”
Qin Chu was very embarrassed. This mistake was too low-level, and he could only accept the scolding. Chu Shan took good care of him, so even if he were to be kicked a few times, he would have to endure it.
“Haha! Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. As long as no one is hurt, Medicinal Pills can explode as much as they want!” Yuan Qi pulled Chu Shan away. Qin Chu and Qian Xun were already in a bad state, and he couldn’t bear to speak harshly.
“Boss, are you trying to kill me? That Pill Furnace lid just flew past my head. If it had hit my head, my means of making a living would be gone!” Qian Xun said, wiping his blackened face.
Looking at Qian Xun, Qin Chu handed him a towel. “This was truly a mistake. In the future, when performing Alchemy, I really can’t get distracted. It’s easy for accidents to happen.”
After adjusting his emotions, Qin Chu had no more problems with Alchemy.
In the evening, Qin Chu left the Alchemist Guild. After making sure no one was following him, he went to the side of Tianjian Mountain, to the valley where Qin Longxuan resided.
“Qin Chu, you are the Young Lord of our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. You must pay attention to your safety and not run around carelessly!” Qin Longxuan said upon seeing Qin Chu. He was very worried about Qin Chu’s safety.
“Third Uncle-Grandfather, Qin Chu came to tell you two things. The first is that there’s a clue about the Flesh Ganoderma. I will definitely obtain it within a year. The second is that a Cultivator from Qingcang Mountain found me and told me that my aunt already knows about my situation. She’s been looking for me everywhere. I’ve asked that person from Qingcang Mountain to take the message back. Once we’ve dealt with the Flesh Ganoderma matter, we’ll return,” Qin Chu explained his purpose.
“Lingxi, she’s looking for you? This is good news. Once you two are reunited, your safety will be assured. Why aren’t you going back with her?” Qin Longxuan’s eyes were filled with joy. He felt that he couldn’t protect Qin Chu now, and Qin Chu would only be safe enough by Qin Lingxi’s side.
“Because there’s a clue about the Flesh Ganoderma. The other party wants fifty Spirit Stones. I’ve paid half as a deposit. Next, I’ll raise another twenty Spirit Stones, and then I can get the Flesh Ganoderma,” Qin Chu said.
“Third Uncle-Grandfather doesn’t have any Spirit Stones left. When Elder Long Feng returns, I’ll ask him, but he might not have any either. Over the years, he has consumed a lot of resources to prepare Medicinal Pills to maintain your Qi and blood,” Qin Longxuan said.
“Qin Chu will handle this matter. Qin Chu came just to tell Third Uncle-Grandfather the situation,” Qin Chu said. He had indeed not come to ask Qin Longxuan for Spirit Stones.