After returning to his courtyard, Qin Chu carefully studied the Five-Leaf Grass. He felt that he had lost out this time, as favors were the hardest to repay. However, if his grandfather’s Dantian could be healed, then paying the price was worth it, and this price absolutely had to be paid.
After dawn, Qin Chu cultivated his swordplay for a bit, then he and Langlang took a beast carriage to the Alchemist Guild.
Qin Chu first canceled the task he had posted, then met Qin Longfeng and handed him the Five-Leaf Flower.
Upon receiving the Five-Leaf Flower, Qin Longfeng was filled with surprise. He had searched for this item in many Alchemist Guilds without success, yet Qin Chu had managed to obtain it.
Looking at Langlang beside Qin Chu, Qin Longfeng remained silent. He knew it wasn't appropriate to ask questions now, and decided to bring Qin Longxuan with him that evening to Qin Chu's courtyard to discuss it.
Qin Chu's Medicinal Pills were in short supply, and his reputation had spread. The title of 'top-grade Medicinal Pills' was sufficient. Some disciples from high-ranking Families, who had some Family wealth, were willing to spend a fortune to buy top-grade Medicinal Pills for rapid improvement in their cultivation.
Shangshu Yu wanted to find Qin Chu, but Shangshu Tianye said it needed to be a little later, as things around Qin Chu were quite chaotic right now.
Although she was anxious to see Qin Chu, Shangshu Yu could not go against her father's good intentions. She knew Shangshu Tianye was also doing it for her own good.
Zhen Han heard that top-grade Heavenly Origin Medicinal Pills were being sold in the Alchemist Guild's trading area and wanted to buy some for her daughter, but after two days, she still hadn't managed to buy any. This situation left the Clan Chief's wife of the Azure Dragon Holy Clan feeling a bit frustrated.
Zhen Han then told Shangshu Tianye about the situation!
"Haha! You're something else, still queuing up to buy them? You can just pay him to refine them! Our Shangshu Family isn't unable to afford the price!" Shangshu Tianye said with a laugh.
Hearing Shangshu Tianye's words, Zhen Han nodded, "I'll go find him tomorrow."
Qin Chu and Langlang returned to their courtyard. Upon reaching his own pavilion, he took out Materials and prepared for Alchemy. Since he sold Medicinal Pills every day, he couldn't afford not to refine them. Additionally, he was also collecting Materials so that he wouldn't have an abundance of Spirit Stones but a shortage of Materials.
Just as Qin Chu was about to perform Alchemy, Qin Longxuan and Qin Longfeng arrived.
Qin Chu put down the Medicinal Pill Materials in his hand and invited Qin Longxuan and Qin Longfeng to sit down.
"Tell Third Uncle, where did you get the Five-Leaf Flower, and what price did you pay?" Qin Longxuan looked at Qin Chu with some concern. He worried that Qin Chu, being inexperienced in the Jianghu, might have paid an unbearable price. He cared about Qin Longhan's recovery, but he also cared about the future path of Qin Chu, the sole heir of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan.
"Third Uncle, the Demon Castle gave it to me. They want me to join the Demon Castle." Qin Chu thought for a moment and then explained the situation from last night, merely describing the conversation without revealing any secrets.
"Demon Castle... You decide on this matter. If you are unwilling, then our Qin Family will find a way to repay this favor. However, the Demon Castle is indeed not an evil force." Qin Longxuan said to Qin Chu.
"Third Uncle, don't worry. I've thought about this. If a suitable opportunity arises, I will repay this favor. If I absolutely cannot repay it, then I will join. However, I will not do anything that goes against my true nature." Qin Chu said.
"Actually, some of our Qin Family members have joined the Demon Castle, and some have joined the Alchemist Guild. But everyone joined voluntarily, not like you, for the Family, going against your personal beliefs. You handle it as you see fit!" Qin Longxuan felt a bit uncomfortable; Qin Chu, at such a young age, had taken on too many responsibilities.
"Qin Chu understands. Uncle Longfeng, please quickly refine the Guiyuan Medicinal Pill and send it back to grandfather. Grandfather is the Soul of our Qin Family, and he needs to recover as soon as possible." Qin Chu said to Qin Longfeng.
Qin Longfeng nodded, his heart also feeling a pang of sorrow.
After seeing off Qin Longfeng and Qin Longxuan, Qin Chu continued his Alchemy. Next, he would Cultivate, gather resources, and await the opening of the Azure Cloud Ranking Assembly.
After Cultivating all night, Qin Chu and Langlang had some breakfast together. The two then went to the Alchemist Guild, to the trading area to sell their goods.
Zhen Han was already waiting, but as a noble lady, she couldn't push and shove with a crowd of people. She still hadn't managed to buy any Medicinal Pills, which left her feeling a bit frustrated. Just as she was thinking of speaking with Qin Chu, Qin Chu nodded to her, "You've been here for two days, but you're not used to fighting with others, so you haven't been able to buy any Medicinal Pills. What kind of Medicinal Pills do you need? I can prepare a batch for you."
"Why?" Zhen Han was a little puzzled. For the past two days, she had observed Qin Chu, noting that he preferred quiet. Langlang handled all the buying and selling of Medicinal Pills, and Qin Chu never participated. Yet now, he was actively offering to help her.
"I don't know, perhaps I feel a connection with you. Are you buying Medicinal Pills for your child?" Qin Chu asked.
"Yes, I want to buy some top-grade Heavenly Origin Medicinal Pills for my daughter." Zhen Han nodded.
A hint of envy appeared on Qin Chu's face, followed by some disappointment. He took out two bottles of Heavenly Origin Medicinal Pills and placed them on the counter, "Your daughter is very fortunate."
Zhen Han scrutinized Qin Chu. Who was she? The Clan Chief's wife of the Azure Dragon Holy Clan, she had seen all sorts of people. Qin Chu's change in expression did not escape her eyes. She didn't quite understand, but she could sense the sadness in Qin Chu's heart.
After a moment of surprise, Zhen Han took out three Spirit Stones and placed them on the counter. She disliked owing favors. Two were for the price of the Medicinal Pills themselves, and one was to repay Qin Chu's kindness and consideration.
Qin Chu smiled, took two Spirit Stones, and pushed the other one back to Zhen Han. Then, he and Langlang left the trading hall.
Watching Qin Chu leave, Zhen Han had to admit that her daughter had good taste. Not only was Qin Chu handsome, but he also had a kind heart and was considerate of others.
After returning to the Azure Dragon Holy Clan's castle, Zhen Han praised Qin Chu endlessly during her conversation with Shangshu Tianye.
"Madam, you weren't bought over by just two bottles of Medicinal Pills, were you? That's a bit too cheap!" Shangshu Tianye said with a laugh.
"No! It's a feeling, a glimpse into his true nature. No matter how ruthless he is to his enemies, his essence is absolutely pure. If he is the son of that couple, then Yu'er's engagement truly cannot be broken." Zhen Han said, seeing Qin Chu through the eyes of a mother-in-law, finding him more and more pleasing.
Shangshu Tianye looked at his wife and felt it was necessary for him to go and see Qin Chu himself. He wanted to see if the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan truly had any hope for the future.
However, Shangshu Tianye's treatment was completely different from Zhen Han's. He didn't go and push his way through the crowd to buy. As Qin Chu was about to leave, he stopped him and stated his desire to purchase top-grade Heavenly Origin Medicinal Pills.
"Today's Medicinal Pill sales have ended. If you want to buy, come earlier tomorrow. If you queue early, you might be able to buy some." Qin Chu bypassed Shangshu Tianye and left directly with Langlang, leaving Shangshu Tianye with a darkened face.