Guiding Fa Ma

"Alright."

Ya Fei rose to her feet and smoothed her dress.

"It just so happened that I hadn't seen Chairman Fa Ma in quite some time."

Cai Lin lazily leaned back in her chair. "Go on, then. The sooner you leave, the sooner you return."

"Don't worry, Cai Lin. I'll keep an eye on him." Ya Fei winked at Cai Lin.

Cai Lin gave a soft snort and turned her face away.

Yun Yun silently sipped her tea without saying anything.

Qing Lin was still massaging Lu Heng's shoulders. When she heard that he was going out, her small hands paused.

"Brother Lu Heng, do you want me to come with you?"

"No need. Keep practicing." Lu Heng patted Qing Lin's head. "I'll bring you something tasty when I get back."

Qing Lin's emerald eyes immediately lit up. She obediently let go and ran back to the middle of the courtyard to continue cultivating.

Xiao Yi Xian sat nearby, taking a light sip from her teacup. She said nothing, merely looking at Lu Heng and giving him a slight nod.

Lu Heng and Ya Fei walked out of the rear courtyard side by side, passed through the Mittel Family's corridors, and headed straight for the main gate.

Alchemist Guild.

The Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire stood in the heart of the Imperial Capital. It covered an enormous area and consisted of an ancient complex built from gray-white boulders.

Two enormous stone sculptures of medicinal cauldrons stood at the entrance, constantly giving off a faint herbal fragrance.

The moment Lu Heng and Ya Fei reached the entrance, a young alchemist apprentice recognized them.

"Mas... Master Lu Heng!"

The apprentice nearly bit his tongue. He turned and ran inside, shouting as he went, "Quick! Inform the chairman! Master Lu