Martial Master

He waved at Xiao Yin and said, “Xiao Yin, I didn't bring anything with me either. Here are ten thousand mid-grade true stones for you. Although you are just a maid, you shouldn't forget the ambition to improve yourself. You can try to learn how to become an apothecary apprentice. If you have any questions in your studies in the future, feel free to ask me.”

“Ah? Ten thousand mid-grade true stones? And I can also receive guidance from Master Zhao Ruhui?” Xiao Yin almost fainted. To her, this was a significant income, but of course, that wasn't the most important part. The most crucial aspect was the opportunity to receive guidance from Master Zhao Ruhui.

Master Zhao Ruhui was a seventh-grade apothecary, and his words were as trustworthy as gold. Xiao Yin did not think he was just talking casually. If she could receive guidance from Master Zhao Ruhui at any time in the future, that would be something many sixth-grade apothecaries could only dream of.

Seeing this, the other apothecaries rushed to speak, “Now that Master Qin has mentioned it, we all feel incredibly ashamed. Xiao Yin, this is ten thousand mid-grade true stones; you take it.”

“That's right, every time we come here, Xiao Yin has been diligent. We actually treated her this way. Xiao Yin, come here; I also have ten thousand mid-grade true stones for you, just a small token of appreciation. Please don’t refuse.”

“Xiao Yin, come over here. Master Zhao Ruhui is right; you are still young and can learn about apothecary skills. If you have any problems, just come to me, and I'll help you solve them.”

One by one, the apothecaries spoke up, filled with righteous indignation but becoming incredibly gentle.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Yin had many true stone cards in her hands, at least one to two hundred thousand mid-grade true stones.

Xiao Yin felt her mind completely petrified, utterly devoid of any ability to think. As she listened to the concerned words around her, it felt like she was dreaming.

No!

This was indeed a dream. The grievances she had suffered over the years surged up all at once, her eyes misty with tears as she looked gratefully at Qin Chen.

Qin Chen was the first apothecary to speak up for her, a mere servant.

“Masters, I can’t accept this; I can’t take this,” she said, feeling grateful yet fearful, waving her hands, wanting to return all the true stone cards she held.

Ten of thousands of mid-grade true stones! For her, as a maid in the Alchemy Pavilion, this was an enormous sum.

“Hey, Xiao Yin, what are you doing? These true stones are our compensation for you, just a little, so don’t be polite.”

“Yes, ten thousand mid-grade true stones can’t possibly compensate for our gratitude toward you. Just accept it.”

The various apothecaries waved their hands.

Who among those who could attend lessons here was an ordinary person? For them, ten thousand mid-grade true stones were merely pocket money. They only considered that Xiao Yin was just a maid, which is why they gave her this amount. Otherwise, with their status, they wouldn’t feel right unless they offered at least a hundred thousand or two.

Qin Chen smiled gently and said, “Alright, just accept it; this is a little gesture from the many masters to you.”

Seeing Qin Chen's warm smile, Xiao Yin felt her heart warm up, and she could only bow her head and accept the gifts.

“Okay, I see that everyone is not beyond saving now. Let’s continue the lesson; where did we leave off?”

“Speaking of why I suppressed that violent medicinal power but ended up backfiring?” Zhao Ruhui quickly said cautiously, and immediately the entire hall fell silent again, not even a sound of breathing was heard.

That old man sat in the back row with his legs crossed, watching these usually high and mighty apothecaries being so careful, feeling an indescribable mix of strangeness and satisfaction in his heart, “Haha, you so-called noble apothecaries, usually so high and mighty, looking down on everyone, who would've thought you would end up like this! Actually clinging to a young man to flatter him, it’s simply delightful to watch, hahaha!”