Refining low-grade Medicinal Pills is not difficult; Qin Chu can do it effortlessly. He simultaneously opened five Pill Furnaces, and batches of Medicinal Pills were quickly produced.
Elder Lin and the others helped Qin Chu select Materials while placing the finished Medicinal Pills aside. Everyone was busy together.
Zhang Law Enforcement, who entered the Pill Room to check why Qin Chu wasn't accepting orders, was filled with surprise. What the hell was going on? Two Vice Presidents and two influential Elders were assisting Qin Chu, and everyone was chatting casually. Could such a scene even exist?
After rubbing his eyes and confirming he wasn't mistaken, Zhang Law Enforcement exited the Pill Room. He then informed those waiting for the refinement of high-grade Medicinal Pills to wait a moment, as Alchemist Qin was busy.
After finishing the first-grade Medicinal Pills, Qin Chu began refining second-grade Medicinal Pills, followed by third-grade Medicinal Pills.
Qin Chu continued refining until the afternoon, completing all the Materials. The table next to the Pill Room was covered with Medicinal Pills, though all were below fourth-grade.
"Qin Chu, you've worked hard. The four of us agreed that these Medicinal Pills would be divided equally. Now, let's see how many Spirit Stones we should give Qin Chu," Elder Lin said.
"No need! Qin Chu just spent most of the day busy, that's all," Qin Chu replied.
"That won't do. There's no reason for you to work for nothing!" Ji Xin shook her head and said.
"Seniors, please listen to Qin Chu for a moment. Originally, Elder Lin invited Qin Chu to join the Alchemist Guild, but because Qin Chu had some personal grudges, he didn't join. However, Qin Chu holds great respect for the Seniors of the Alchemist Guild in his heart. You are all respectable Seniors, and Qin Chu acknowledges that in his heart, so he absolutely cannot accept your Spirit Stones. Just guide Qin Chu more in the future, that would be enough," Qin Chu said.
Vice President Shi reached out and patted Qin Chu's shoulder, "I like your temperament, young man. I won't give you Spirit Stones, but I'll remember this favor."
Ji Xin, Elder Lin, and Elder Zhou no longer spoke of compensation. Since Qin Chu said he was helping, it wouldn't be appropriate for them to insist on offering payment.
Nodding to the several big figures, Qin Chu left the Pill Room and headed to the Alchemist Guild's main hall. As for how the Medicinal Pills were divided, he didn't care.
After seeing Zhang Law Enforcement, Qin Chu said he wouldn't take orders today but would double the number of orders tomorrow, considering it an explanation. Then, Qin Chu returned to his small courtyard.
Inside the Pill Room, the two Vice Presidents and two Elders divided the Medicinal Pills.
"Elder Lin, Qin Chu didn't accept our compensation, but can we let him work hard for nothing? Let's take care of him more in the future!" Elder Zhou said.
Elder Lin nodded, "Qin Chu, this child, has no issues with his character and is quite righteous. But don't provoke him; when he gets angry, he's reckless. Old Gu offended him badly and suffered a great loss. Since we've taken his Medicinal Pills, we naturally need to look after him more in the future."
"Giving up! There is giving to gain. He didn't even look at what compensation we offered, directly giving it up. Only then did he gain the care we decided to give. Young people his age generally can't do that," Ji Xin said.
Back in his small courtyard, Qin Chu brewed himself a pot of tea. His decision not to ask for compensation was well-considered; it wasn't that he was scheming against anyone. He felt that building good relationships was very important. Whether others took care of him or not was secondary; as long as he wasn't intentionally made things difficult for, that was enough!
But would he truly not be made things difficult for?
There are no airtight walls in the world. Gu Zhengxiong learned about Qin Chu refining Medicinal Pills for Ji Xin and the others, which made Gu Zhengxiong furious. What does the rise and fall of every power depend on? First, talent; second, resources. Ji Xin and the others obtained resources, so the younger generations of those Families would rise faster, and the Gu Family would fall behind.
After some thought, Gu Zhengxiong brought people to the residential area behind the Alchemist Guild.
Upon seeing Qin Chu, he directly stated that Qin Chu was not a member of the Alchemist Guild, and residing in the Alchemist Guild was inappropriate, thus expelling him. Gu Zhengxiong expelled Qin Chu!
Qin Chu was puzzled. When had he offended this old geezer who came to make things difficult for him right away?
While thinking, Qin Chu looked at Gu Zhengxiong, "Who are you?"
"Are you blind, you dog? This is Vice President Gu of our Alchemist Guild!" A lackey behind Gu Zhengxiong immediately cursed.
At this moment, Qin Chu understood why he was being targeted. This old geezer in front of him was Old Gu, from the Gu Family. The Gu Family had suffered losses because of him, so it was normal for them to retaliate. Only by expelling him from the Alchemist Guild would they have an opportunity to act.
Should he just move out defiantly? Qin Chu wouldn't do that; that would be a foolish act.
"Excuse me, I don't know any Vice President Gu, nor do I recognize him. I live here by arrangement of President Ji. You have no right to kick me out. Call President Ji here!" Qin Chu retorted directly.
What's wrong? I'm not moving. Vice President Gu... I don't care who you are, can't I just not know you?
"How dare you!" Gu Zhengxiong was enraged. On the Alchemist Guild's territory, Qin Chu actually dared to disrespect him.
"Who dares to be so bold?" Ji Xin appeared. She had received a report from Zhang Law Enforcement. When Gu Zhengxiong brought people to Qin Chu's courtyard, Zhang Law Enforcement saw it, sensed something was wrong, and reported it to Ji Xin.
"Can just anyone live in our Alchemist Guild? Is he a member of the Alchemist Guild?" Gu Zhengxiong questioned.
"I want to arrange for him to live here. What can you, Gu Zhengxiong, do about it? I'm providing some convenience for a five-star, fifth-tier Alchemist, and even the President wouldn't say anything!" Ji Xin's tone was very firm, giving Gu Zhengxiong no Face at all.
"I disagree!" Gu Zhengxiong also refused to back down an inch.
Swish! Ji Xin waved her hand, and a long sword appeared in her hand. If Gu Zhengxiong wanted to use force, she would fight; she wasn't afraid of Gu Zhengxiong at all.
"President Ji, I'll move out!" Qin Chu spoke. If it was something Ji Xin could resolve with a few words, he wouldn't mind. Now that things had escalated, he couldn't just stand by silently; that would be a bit shameless.
"What's going on?" Elder Lin and Vice President Shi came over. With things escalating this much, how could they not know?
"Our Alchemist Guild has a fifth-tier, five-star Alchemist. We should offer some assistance. Alchemist Qin is just resting here for a bit, and some people are already unhappy. Who knows what ulterior motives they have?" Ji Xin said.
"Ji Xin, watch your words." Gu Zhengxiong's Face turned ugly, as Ji Xin's words implied he was using his position for personal gain.
Elder Lin looked at Qin Chu, then at Gu Zhengxiong, "Allowing Alchemist Qin to live in the Alchemist Guild is the intention of myself and President Ji. If Vice President Gu is not satisfied, then let's put it to a vote."
"There's nothing to vote on. Providing some convenience to a fifth-tier, five-star Alchemist is something I have no objection to. The three of us have all agreed, so whether Vice President Gu agrees or not, it doesn't matter!" Vice President Shi's words were even more direct, meaning Gu Zhengxiong's opposition was useless.