Chapter 8

"Little friend, please take a seat!" Zhu Hexin warmly invited, showing utmost courtesy and not daring to put on airs as a Xuan-level Alchemist, "I can guarantee that I will deliver the herbs you need within five days, no, three days."

"Alright!" Ling Han nodded. In his previous life, he had reached the pinnacle, but now he was still very weak. It wouldn't hurt to make more friends and develop more connections.

As for Ma Dajun, a minor character, a light punishment would suffice; he didn't need to take things to heart.

Zhu Hexin was instantly delighted and quickly led the way, bringing Ling Han and Liu Yutong to the third floor, into an elegant study.

"May I ask which great master you learned from?" the old man asked.

"None, I taught myself," Ling Han replied. In his previous life, he had visited all major alchemy forces, integrated their knowledge, and eventually formed his own school, becoming the greatest alchemist in history.

Zhu Hexin didn't believe it. How could someone so young have such profound alchemy skills? However, he admired Ling Han and intended to invite him to join the Heavenly Medicine Pavilion, so he decided to test him.

Ling Han answered calmly. He was a master alchemist, unparalleled in both past and present. Who could match him in alchemy? As he spoke, the initiative shifted to him, and Zhu Hexin had to rack his brains to keep up. The old man's expression became increasingly respectful.

Learning knows no age, and the capable should be the teacher.

Initially, the old man had called Ling Han "little friend," placing himself in a higher position, but he soon changed his address to "alchemical friend." Eventually, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and he couldn't help but stand up, respectfully listening to Ling Han's teachings, like a young alchemist apprentice, just as he had when learning from his master.

In his heart, Ling Han had already reached such a height that he even felt that, in terms of theory and knowledge, Ling Han far surpassed his own master.

"Master, may I follow you and listen to your teachings?" Zhu Hexin said something that almost scared Liu Yutong to death, but upon reflection, it seemed quite reasonable.

However, if the major families in the imperial capital knew, they would surely be envious of Ling Han to the point of jealousy!

This was a Xuan-level alchemist, even if only a lower-grade one. Wasn't the title "Xuan-level" enough?

Liu Yutong was shocked, and her resistance to being Ling Han's follower diminished—after all, even a master alchemist like Zhu Hexin was begging to follow Ling Han. What could she possibly complain about?

Ling Han shook his head and said, "I have no intention of taking on disciples for now." To be honest, he thought Zhu Hexin's alchemy talent was only average. The three disciples he had taken in the past were all world-shaking geniuses.

Zhu Hexin felt regretful and knew that Ling Han found his alchemy talent average, not worthy of being his disciple. He felt this was natural, as Ling Han's alchemy skills were truly profound, making it a luxury to even think of being his disciple.

Liu Yutong was stunned. Ling Han actually refused!

Refused!

That was a Xuan-level lower-grade alchemist. If Zhu Hexin had nodded, even the royal family of the Yu Kingdom would have welcomed him with open arms, perhaps even offering a princess in marriage. Yet Ling Han refused, without hesitation.

This guy... is really hard to understand.

"However, if you have any questions, you can always come to the Ling family to find me," Ling Han added.

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master!" Zhu Hexin hurriedly bowed, his face beaming with joy.

Liu Yutong was secretly amazed. If anyone saw this, they would be shocked speechless. A Xuan-level alchemist, so noble in status, was now showing respect to Ling Han, even feeling honored to visit him.

"Alright, I'll leave first," Ling Han said.

"I'll see you off, Master!" Zhu Hexin quickly replied.

"By the way, Yutong, do you have money on you? Pay for the herbs first," Ling Han turned to Liu Yutong and said.

Liu Yutong now knew that the herbs were for Ling Han himself, not for her treatment. She pouted, thinking that this guy was really good at making use of resources, targeting her wallet right after taking her as a follower.

"No, no!" Zhu Hexin quickly waved his hands. The alchemy knowledge he had learned from Ling Han today was invaluable. How could he accept payment for the herbs? "Master, let me show my gratitude."

Ling Han thought for a moment and said, "As you wish." Although he had only casually guided Zhu Hexin, he was once the emperor of alchemy, and this guidance was enough to benefit Zhu Hexin for life.

Zhu Hexin's face lit up with joy. Being able to do something for Ling Han, even a small thing, was a pleasure and an honor.

"I'll buy some Rejuvenation Pills," Ling Han thought for a moment and added.

"Rejuvenation Pills are not valuable. How can I let Master buy them? I can easily refine them, so I will give them to Master," Zhu Hexin quickly replied.

Liu Yutong was amazed again. Rejuvenation Pills could quickly restore a martial artist's essence, making them indispensable in battle. It wasn't as simple as "easily refining" them.

Even though Ling Han only needed the lowest-grade Rejuvenation Pills, each one cost at least three taels of silver.

Zhu Hexin was generous, giving Ling Han a hundred Rejuvenation Pills. If Ling Han wasn't still in the Body Tempering Realm and could only take the lowest-grade Rejuvenation Pills, he would have given him higher-grade ones.

Accompanied by Zhu Hexin, Ling Han and Liu Yutong went downstairs and left.

"Where are we going now?" After walking for a while, Liu Yutong couldn't help but ask.

Ling Han smiled slightly and said, "Of course, we're going home to wait for the herbs to be delivered." He couldn't start practicing until his spirit root was healed.

Liu Yutong was curious and asked, "Do you really know alchemy?"

"Probably no one in this world knows it better than I do," Ling Han said bluntly.

"Boasting!" Liu Yutong huffed. Although Ling Han had thoroughly convinced Zhu Hexin, Zhu Hexin was only a Xuan-level alchemist. Above him were Earth-level and Heaven-level alchemists.

Ling Han didn't argue with her. His status had long been etched in history.

"Why didn't you agree to let Master Zhu follow you? He is not only an alchemist but also a Spring Gushing Realm powerhouse," Liu Yutong asked.

Ling Han paused, turned to look at her, and then continued walking, saying, "First, you are a Heaven-grade spirit root and are already at the eighth level of Essence Gathering, just one step away from the Spring Gushing Realm. Second, I don't need anyone to refine pills for me."

"Third, if I must have someone around, a beautiful woman is certainly more pleasing to the eye than an old man."

Liu Yutong was speechless, but this reason made her secretly pleased.

"Let's go home first. I still need to teach you the Three Yin Profound Art," Ling Han added.

Liu Yutong was immediately excited, quickening her pace. This mysterious drowsiness had troubled her for too long.

The two returned to the Ling family. As they walked, all the servants showed strange expressions. They had already heard about the morning's events, where the chief steward had been slapped by the "waste" young master. Such news naturally spread quickly throughout the family.

Ling Han ignored them and led Liu Yutong to his room, beginning to teach her the Three Yin Profound Art.

"Aren't you afraid I'll change my mind?" Liu Yutong suddenly asked before Ling Han revealed the technique.

"Will you?" Ling Han countered.

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