This...
Ye Zufeng's pupils trembled slightly.
He truly had not expected that even after Yao Shan agreed to impart his experience, Chen Wen would still choose to refuse.
And refuse so decisively.
Yao Shan was no ordinary alchemist.
It could be said that, among those known, he stood among the very top tier.
For someone Chen Wen's age, setting aside the strength of his alchemical methods—
in terms of experience, Yao Shan was indeed qualified to be a teacher.
If Chen Wen received his guidance, he would certainly improve somewhat.
Ye Tian and Ye Piaomiao exchanged a glance, as if to say, Just as expected.
To be honest, from the time they had spent with Chen Wen, they knew he was someone with firm opinions.
Once he decided on something, he would hardly ever change his mind.
Thus, his refusal was entirely within their expectations.
Yao Shan's expression darkened slightly. "Brat, do you know who this old man is? Do you know what you are missing by refusing me?"
Chen Wen clasped his fists. "First, this junior thanks you for thinking highly of me, Senior. But alchemy is merely one of my interests."
"I believe the experience and techniques I currently possess are enough, so I will not waste your kind intentions."
This... was merely an interest?
Ye Zufeng fell silent.
Ye Tian and Ye Piaomiao were also stunned.
They did not know whether this was Chen Wen's excuse for refusing Yao Shan.
But since he had said this much, there was no need to ask anything further.
He was dead set on refusing.
Yao Shan could no longer hold himself back and gave a cold snort. "You know nothing."
Chen Wen smiled without responding, as though he were dealing with thin air.
No matter what Yao Shan's true nature