“Who is this?” After looking at Qin Chu, the middle-aged man in the brocade robe asked Chu Shan.
“His name is Qin Chu. If it wasn’t for his help, the refining of the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Medicinal Pill would have failed this time,” Chu Shan said.
“Very good! There aren’t many young people nowadays who can settle down and specialize in Alchemy,” the man in the brocade robe said.
“Qin Chu, this is City Lord Lin. If you have any minor troubles in Heavenly Sword City, City Lord Lin can help you solve them,” Chu Shan said.
The middle-aged man in the brocade robe nodded, “Indeed, some matters are no problem.”
“Then Qin Chu thanks City Lord Lin in advance,” Qin Chu stood up and cupped his fists towards City Lord Lin.
Chu Shan and City Lord Lin chatted for a while. Before long, a servant came in and said that the banquet had been set in the living room.
“Go and call the Madam and Lin Qing to the living room,” the middle-aged man in the brocade robe instructed the servant, then invited Chu Shan and Qin Chu to sit in the living room.
Not long after, a middle-aged woman entered the living room with a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth.
“Madam, Elder Chu has brought the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Medicinal Pill. This is Elder Chu’s assistant, Qin Chu. Qing’er, quickly thank them both,” the middle-aged man in the brocade robe said.
Madam Lin nodded slightly to Elder Chu and Qin Chu, expressing her gratitude.
After Lin Qing thanked Chu Shan, her eyes stared at Qin Chu in a daze, “I’ve seen you. I saw you enter Heavenly Sword Mountain and achieve a Breakthrough in Sword Intent inside!”
“Qing’er! I told you not to run around. How did you go to Heavenly Sword Mountain?” The middle-aged man in the brocade robe frowned slightly.
“Father, Qing’er knows she was wrong. Qing’er just wanted to see it for herself,” the somewhat delicate Lin Qing said.
Qin Chu ate dinner rather reservedly. After dinner, Qin Chu and Chu Shan left the City Lord’s Mansion.
“Qin Chu, you are very good. Not only do you have a solid foundation in Alchemy, but you also showed composure in the City Lord’s Mansion. Come find me at the Alchemist Guild tomorrow,” Chu Shan instructed Qin Chu, then left.
Turning to look at the City Lord’s Mansion, Qin Chu walked towards Yunlai Inn.
When he saw Lin Qing, Qin Chu knew the purpose of the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Medicinal Pill. Lin Qing’s body had a problem that needed the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Medicinal Pill to change. This time, regardless of whether Chu Shan would give him any rewards, getting to know the City Lord’s family was a gain. If he was ever troubled by people in Heavenly Sword City, mentioning City Lord Lin would definitely be effective.
After seeing off Chu Shan, City Lord Lin took out the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Medicinal Pill, observed it for a moment, then let out a sigh, “Qing’er, you can Cultivate later. My Lin family’s Legacy can still be continued.”
“Father, Qing’er will work hard,” Lin Qing bowed to her father.
“Qing’er, you’ve seen that Qin Chu. What’s his situation?” City Lord Lin asked.
“A few days ago when father went out, Qing’er begged the steward to take her for a walk outside Heavenly Sword Mountain. I saw Qin Chu then. At that time, he wanted to enter the area within the Heavenly Sword Mountain stele. Many people thought he was courting death, but who knew that after he went in, a third-level Sword Intent erupted. Later, Qing’er went again, and on the third time I went to observe, he completed another Breakthrough, and is now at fourth-level Sword Intent,” Lin Qing said.
City Lord Lin put down the teacup in his hand, “I don’t know what this Deputy City Lord Huang Li is doing. Such a promising talent was not recruited. Madam, Qing’er, you two should rest early.”
After giving the instruction, City Lord Lin arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion.
Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, Deputy City Lord Huang Li was handling some matters. Seeing City Lord Lin arrive, he quickly stood up to greet him. He usually handled the city’s affairs, but the true person in power was City Lord Lin Hanyue.
“A promising talent who Cultivates the Sword Dao has appeared in the city. Has the City Lord’s Mansion not received any news?” After sitting down, Lin Hanyue asked.
“City Lord, are you referring to those two youths, Qin Chu and Qian Xun?” Huang Li asked.
“Yes, it’s that Qin Chu,” Lin Hanyue asked.
“My subordinates sent people to invite them to the City Lord’s Mansion, but they weren’t invited. At that time, Heavenly Sword Su Mu was with them. Because the guards we sent to invite them were a bit arrogant, they angered Su Mu. Su Mu’s attitude was unclear, so my subordinates didn’t follow up on the matter,” Huang Li said.
“Su Mu… then let’s put this matter aside. I will handle this matter myself,” after hearing the Deputy City Lord’s narration, Lin Hanyue pondered for a moment and said.
Returning to Yunlai Inn, Qin Chu and Qian Xun met.
Qian Xun had a maid brew tea, “Boss, what’s going on with you? What did that Elder Chu want you for?”
“Just to assist him in Alchemy. Do you know that Elder Chu?” Qin Chu was surprised. Qian Xun entered Heavenly Sword City around the same time as him, but he knew much more than him.
“No, I don’t know him. After you were taken away by him, I inquired about him and learned that his name is Chu Shan. He is an Elder of the Alchemist Guild, a top Alchemist of the Alchemist Guild, and the Guild Master is even his Junior Brother,” Qian Xun said.
“You’re quite impressive. How about this, you help me find out about the City Lord tomorrow. I’m going to rest now!” Waving to Qian Xun, Qin Chu returned to his room to rest. He was quite tired after assisting Chu Shan with Alchemy all day.
After resting for a night, Qin Chu tidied up, called Qian Xun, and went to the Alchemist Guild again.
Qian Xun was not an Alchemist, so he could only take on general tasks. While Qian Xun was taking on a task, the medicine boy came out and called Qin Chu to the pill room.
Entering the pill room, Qin Chu saw Chu Shan.
Chu Shan, who was sitting on a chair drinking tea, threw a Medicinal Pill bottle to Qin Chu, “Although you didn’t take on a task yesterday, the reward must be given. This is the normal reward; furthermore, without your effort, the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Medicinal Pill could not have been refined, so an extra reward must also be given to you. I’ll give you a few Spirit Stones!”
After speaking, Chu Shan threw five more Spirit Stones to Qin Chu.
“Thank you, Senior,” Qin Chu knew that Spirit Stones were good things.
“Your Alchemy foundation is very good. From now on, you will follow me here to perform Alchemy. You will receive remuneration. I’m thinking about how to arrange it appropriately,” Chu Shan pondered while drinking tea.
Just then, a staff member of the Alchemist Guild came in, “Elder Chu, the Guild Master sent me to ask if you have time.”
“Just say what it is?” Chu Shan glanced at the newcomer and said.
“We promised a client a batch of Spirit Essence Medicinal Pills, and we’re a bit rushed on the deadline. If possible, the Guild Master would like to ask Elder Chu for help. The client needs the goods within four days,” the newcomer said.
After pondering for a moment, Chu Shan looked at the Alchemist Guild staff member, “I have time, but I will take one-third of the refined finished products. If that’s acceptable, then send the Materials over.”
Learning of Chu Shan’s attitude, the Alchemist Guild staff member retreated and soon brought people with the Materials.
“Qin Chu, why are you still standing there foolishly? Get to work, this is a good opportunity to earn resources!” Chu Shan, who was drinking tea, had no intention of getting up. He pointed at the Materials towards Qin Chu.
