Published: December 25, 2024
“Master, Chen Shao and I have gone through many dangers together, there is absolutely no problem, please see clearly, Master.” Zhuo Qingfeng said anxiously.
“Qingfeng, you have been relegated since childhood, so your knowledge is limited and you can easily be deceived. This person is not as simple as you imagine.” Xuan Yi Yaowang said coldly.
His suspicion was not merely a coincidence.
Dan Dao City is the core place for alchemists in the Northern Heavenly Domain. Generally, alchemists from the Hundred Dynasties, no matter their talents, come to Dan Dao City with a sense of pilgrimage.
Seeing someone like him, they may not be trembling with fear, but they would still show a respectful attitude and harbor piety.
However, since Qin Chen entered, he has been neither humble nor arrogant, especially the way he looked at him, which carried a hint of scrutiny and investigation, instantly making Xuan Yi Yaowang realize that Qin Chen's background was definitely not simple.
An alchemist from the Hundred Dynasties, no matter how talented, could never possess such a mindset and demeanor; it was not related to talent but rather the environment.
Although he did not dare to say that Qin Chen harbored any malicious intent towards him, his background must have been peculiar. After experiencing so much, he had long since lost hope and was too lazy to care too much anymore.
His only hope was to make his disciple Zhuo Qingfeng wake up, at the very least, to avoid being used by some ulterior-minded individuals.
That was all.
Qin Chen smiled slightly and said, “Senior, I can understand your concerns, but I assure you that I come with no ill intentions. I have a letter here; I hope you will take a look.”
He raised his hand, and a letter flew out, landing on the table in front of Xuan Yi Yaowang.
“A letter?” Xuan Yi Yaowang was taken aback.
Zhuo Qingfeng was also somewhat astonished; whose letter was this?
Xuan Yi Yaowang opened the envelope and took a close look, and his expression suddenly froze.
“You… you are from the Medicine Emperor Valley?”
A fierce light burst from his eyes, and his body trembled.
Medicine Emperor Valley?
Qin Chen was puzzled but smiled and said, “I only have some connections with the Medicine Emperor Valley. The purpose of this letter is merely to prove my innocence. As for why I want to be the Holy Son, it is for other reasons.”
This letter was written by the owner of the Medicine King Garden.
When the owner learned that Qin Chen was coming to Dan Dao City, he personally wrote this letter to Qin Chen, informing him that he had some connections with Dan Dao City in the Northern Heavenly Domain. If he encountered trouble, he could present this letter, which would at least give him some convenience.
Qin Chen knew that the owner of the Medicine King Garden already knew Xuan Yi Yaowang and came from the Martial Domain, and was also part of a certain alchemical force, so he did not refuse. Now, presenting it, it indeed had the desired effect.
Only, Qin Chen did not expect that the owner of the Medicine King Garden was actually a disciple of a force called the Medicine Emperor Valley in the Martial Domain.
It was likely that she was being so secretive for some reason, possibly related to the Piao Miao Palace.
Thus, he said, “I ask that you keep my identity a secret, Senior, to avoid unnecessary trouble.”
Xuan Yi Yaowang smiled wryly, “Since you are related to the Medicine Emperor Valley, it seems I have overthought it. However, as for the Holy Son matter, you should not hold too much hope.”
“Why?” Qin Chen asked, puzzled.
Xuan Yi Yaowang said solemnly, “The matter of the Holy Son is of great importance, and the competition is fierce. Kang Youming and the others will never allow me to nominate another Holy Son. The risks involved may be beyond your understanding.”
He explained the situation regarding Lu Wencheng becoming the Holy Son, even mentioning that Lu Wencheng's death was likely due to a setup, without any reservations.