"Wait, why does your tone sound so off?"
"Weren't you brimming with confidence before?"
Seeing Lu Mingyu's concern, Guan Ping began to panic.
Everyone had staked their fortunes and lives on this. Now that Lu Mingyu had suddenly shown such uncertainty, this was no laughing matter.
"I won't tell you the exact reason for now. Just get the imitation Serpent Spirit Pill made first."
"I still have some matters to deal with. See you in three days!"
With that, Lu Mingyu turned and left, leaving Guan Ping standing there alone.
Watching Lu Mingyu's slender retreating figure, Guan Ping scratched her head and muttered to herself.
"These things are such a hassle. Alchemy is still more interesting."
Lu Family Auction House.
Three middle-aged men sat in the main hall as Lu Mingyu, dressed in a pale yellow robe, slowly walked in.
"Greetings, Second Uncle, Fourth Uncle, Fifth Uncle."
In response to Lu Mingyu's greeting, the man seated in the center raised a hand slightly.
"We're family, so there's no need for such formalities."
"You handled this auction very well. The family head was full of praise for you, so I hope you will keep up the good work."
Hearing this, Lu Mingyu smiled faintly. "Mingyu merely did what was within his duty. It is not worth mentioning."
"May I ask what important matter has brought the three elders here today?"
"It is nothing major. We merely came to have a little family chat."
"I heard that you have been rather close to the Beast Race lately, and that you have some conflicts with the Beast Taming Lineage."
"What are your plans regarding this matter?"
Upon hearing the question, Lu Mingyu said, "Reporting to Second Uncle, this is merely children fooling around. It has nothing to do with the family's greater