Chapter 92: Lu Yin’s request
Additional chapter for the magical castle.
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Here’s the last chapter for today. I’m tired as a dog. Enjoy guys.
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Although Xie Qing seemed like a high and mighty asshole, which he was, he truly outshone all these students by a mile. Many of them were either from influential families or children of officials from the capital. For Lu Yin, it was a common occurrence to teach such individuals.
Thanks to this, by the way, her power in the capital was also not insignificant, and even the infamous Bai family addressed her as “Respected Lu.”
The power of a great alchemist was just that – they were respected even more than high-ranking cultivators because alchemists, especially talented ones and pioneers in certain areas, opened up a new horizon for the rest.
They, like the first group of miners, pave the way for future generations. Therefore, treating them rudely and disrespectfully is taboo!
Xie Qing mainly tested his luck – if he could become an alchemist, he would have a chance to gain wealth, power, and respect. At the same time, he could make pills for himself without having to pay exorbitant fees for an alchemist’s work.
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It took another hour for the students to complete the task.
Xie Qing also handled everything perfectly and received an approving nod from Lu Yin.
“Well done. Although some of you did not complete the task, I ask you not to be discouraged and to realize one truth – the path of an alchemist is paved with countless trials and errors!” said Lu Yin, brightly smiling to encourage the unsuccessful ones: “Only you answer the question – to become an alchemist or not.”
“Thank you for the lecture, Healer Lu!” All the students, as one, stood up and bowed in Lu Yin’s direction, but Xie Qing refrained from doing so. He bows only to two people – his Master and his mother.
Lu Yin, however, was not so arrogant and self-satisfied as to reproach Xie Qing for this.
On the contrary, she would feel awkward if such a genius as him behaved humbly. When all the students left the lecture hall, Lu Yin approached Xie Qing and smiled friendly.
“You showed excellent results, student Xie Qing. Moreover, you completed the task I gave you, so I will keep my promise,” she said in her soft and beautiful voice, and then asked for his token: “Give me your token; I will give you access to the advanced alchemy lectures.”
“Thank you.”
Xie Qing casually smiled and handed the token to Lu Yin, his fingers accidentally touching the girl’s palm. Lu Yin shivered – she felt an inexplicable current run through her body, and goosebumps ran down her spine. She blushed slightly and turned away, taking the token in her hand.
Then, bringing her token close to Xie Qing’s token, she channeled her Qi and gave him permission to attend the advanced alchemy lectures, which she taught.
“Here, take it,” said the girl, turning toward him and handing Xie Qing the token.
She smiled weakly: “You are very talented in alchemy. Since you came to study, you must want to become an alchemist, right? I can help you with that.”
“Help me?”
Xie Qing’s first reaction was surprise, and his second reaction was obvious doubt.
He did not believe that Lu Yin was helping him out of the goodness of her heart. Therefore, he asked a simple question.
“What do you want in return?” In response, a bold smile appeared on the girl’s face.
“Heh… it’s simple, young talent. I want you to help me get an audience with the Sword Princess,” said Lu Yin.
“Hm?”
For a moment, Xie Qing’s eyes turned cold, and his sword flashed brightly, making a hissing sound as the blade was aimed at the girl’s neck.
“I think you have enough time to try to justify the fact that you were digging into my personal life.”
“Heh…”
Although Lu Yin looked surprised, she was not afraid at all. She grabbed the blade and squeezed it, her beautiful fingers began to bleed, but the gentle smile did not leave her face.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean anything bad. My Master and your Master are close friends, so I thought I could ask you for help,” said Lu Yin, not paying attention to the fact that her fingers were bleeding.
“Interesting. If my Master is so close to the sect leader Liu Yang, then why don’t you ask her for help with this matter?” asked Xie Qing, his eyes dangerously gleaming: “Why come to me? You should understand, that I’m quite the reckless guy.”
“Of course, I will explain everything. But for now, put away your sword, okay? You don’t want me to call the guards, do you?” “Pfft…” Xie Qing just snorted at such a threat. His sword was also aimed at her neck.
Lu Yin shook her head, seeing such stubbornness, but she understood that she had acted unbecomingly. Digging into a cultivator’s past, especially one from another sect, was considered disrespectful behavior. It’s like coming home from work and seeing a thief stealing your TV.
“Forgive me, okay? You attracted me, so I wanted to know who you are,” replied Lu Yin.
Xie Qing rolled his eyes when he saw that his threats didn’t work against this girl at all. He loosened his grip, and the sword returned to its sheath. Seeing the girl’s fingers, which were covered in blood, he narrowed his eyes.
“Why did you even grab the blade?”
Lu Yin sweetly giggled and looked at her fingers, only then answering.
“I was fascinated by the Sword Aura that enveloped the sword. I am also a swordswoman, you know. That’s why I wanted to meet with the legendary Sword Princess and ask her to teach me.”
“Huh!” Xie Qing rolled his eyes. The Sword Princess, Xu Mei, was indeed a legendary figure in the cultivation world, and every swordsman worshipped her.
“An alchemist studying the path of the sword – that’s something new.”
Xie Qing put away his sword and grabbed Lu Yin’s hand, then took healing ointment out of his spatial ring.
With careful movements, in less than five seconds, he applied the ointment, and then, seeing that the wounds had healed and no scars remained, put away the ointment.
“You should have started the dialogue on such topics not so harshly. You should understand that the Sword Princess does not want to interfere in the outside world, so she is not inclined to contact unknown people,” said Xie Qing with a calm expression on his face: “Besides, you should turn to your master; maybe the chances will be greater.”
“I tried,” said Lu Yin with a bitter expression and added: “However, my Master said that she had run out of spiritual wine.”
“Eh?” Xie Qing raised an eyebrow in surprise and then laughed out loud. Now he could see his Master’s behavior in this – she wouldn’t lift a finger unless she was satisfied.
In matters that did not concern the protection of the sect, evil cultivators, wine, and Xie Qing, she was indifferent and wouldn’t move a finger until she was paid. And her help was expensive. Therefore, even the master of the Nine Pills sect could not afford such a luxury.
Xie Qing looked at Lu Yin with a teasing smile and asked,
“If even your Master couldn’t ask the Sword Princess, what do you expect from me?”
“I’m sure you can do it!” Lu Yin confidently declared and added in a whisper, her face turning red: “M-Master said that you are currently the closest person to Lady Xu Mei… so…”
Xie Qing’s face became funny when he saw Lu Yin’s expression. This girl knew about the fact that his dragon had not spared even his Master!
“Liu Yangg!”
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At first, Xie Qing did not agree, but when he was offered a million spiritual stones, he casually agreed. Well, it’s useless to blame him; the young man needed a large amount of money, so Xie Qing was able to agree.
Already that evening, he called his Master and flirted with her a little before telling her about Lu Yin.
“Hm? The girl of old lady Liu Yangg? Yes, I remember that she asked me to teach her, but Liu Yang did not agree to my price,” said Xu Mei, and then asked: “What connects you to her?”
Xie Qing smiled when he heard the unconcealed jealousy in her voice.
“I am currently in the Nine Pills sect, and it seems that I have a talent for alchemy. Lu Yin offered to help me develop my talent in alchemy,” said Xie Qing, and then added: “Well, and paid a million spiritual stones.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. These damn alchemists are too rich!” Xu Mei complained to the heavens and then added: “Alright since you’re asking me for this, I’ll help her. But don’t forget to buy me spiritual wine!”
“Of course, Master.”
Of course, they were bribed!
