Lin Qingzhu had been somewhat troubled these past few days. She had not seen Ling Mu in a long time.
More than a year ago, she had broken through to the Core Formation Realm and successfully graduated from Qinglan Academy, setting a new record for the youngest graduate previously held by Ling Yue.
After that, she had remained by her father's side, helping him handle the various affairs of the city lord's residence. Clever as ice and snow, powerful in cultivation, and blessed with beauty that could topple cities and kingdoms, Lin Qingzhu had become the object of pursuit for countless disciples of Qinglan City's Aristocratic Clans when she was fifteen.
Yet no matter how hard those young talents from prominent families tried, Lin Qingzhu always coldly kept them outside the door, never once showing a smile to any suitor.
A few days ago, after finishing her cultivation, Lin Qingzhu had gone to Ling Mu's courtyard, only to find Chunxiang there alone. Surprised, she asked the little maid where Ling Mu had gone, only to receive an answer that threw her heart into turmoil.
"Young Master went out with Sister Xiaoyu. He said they were going to seek an opportunity for Young Master to break through."
She knew Nie Xiaoyu. Not only did she know her, but the two got along quite well. Lin Qingzhu herself liked the girl from a commoner family, admiring her simple and pure nature.
"Lin Qingzhu, what are you thinking? Brother Mu has always treated Xiaoyu as a younger sister. Didn't Brother Yue mention before that he wanted to seek a breakthrough through alchemy? Xiaoyu works at Hundred Herbs Hall, so naturally she can help Brother Mu in that regard."
Lin Qingzhu had already forgotten how she returned to her residence that day. Her mind