Is Mr. Yao Serious About the Azure Scales?

Although Han Feng could not be entirely certain that Yao Chen was dead, he had managed to extract some final, useful information from Yin Gu Old Man before killing him.

There was indeed a slim chance, so Han Feng decided to make a personal trip to Wutan City.

He intended to investigate thoroughly, just in case that old thing hadn't died.

He was determined to obtain the complete version of the Burning Mantra.

He knew very well just how powerful the Burning Mantra cultivation technique truly was.

Once he obtained the complete version of the Burning Mantra, his future strength would undoubtedly reach a terrifying level; of that, he was certain.

Having reached this conclusion, Han Feng set off immediately, heading in the direction of the Jia Ma Empire.

Upon arriving in Wutan City, Han Feng conducted an immediate investigation.

He learned that Xiao Yan and the black-robed alchemist suspected to be Yao Chen had already left Wutan City a short while ago, heading toward the Magical Beast Mountain Range of the Jia Ma Empire.

"The Magical Beast Mountain Range, is it? Yao Chen, you old thing, just you wait."

"This time, I will definitely obtain the complete version of the Burning Mantra!"

The next morning, within the Desert Iron Mercenary Group in Shi Mo City, Yao Chen woke up and suddenly heard a voice by his ear.

He sat up and looked over to see a young girl slowly speaking.

"Mr. Yao, you are awake. I am a maid of the mercenary group, and my name is Qing Lin."

"Would you like to wash up now? The Great Commander sent me to attend to you."

Qing Lin was somewhat nervous; although she was naive and still young, she had been observing things over the past few days. Furthermore, she had heard just how resounding Yao Chen's reputation was throughout the Jia Ma Empire.

She had heard that both the Cloud Mist Sect and the royal family of the Jia Ma Empire held him in the highest regard.

Moreover, over these past few days, Jia Xing Tian of the royal family, Yun Yun of the Cloud Mist Sect, and even the Sixth-grade Alchemist Master Gu He had all come to visit Mr. Yao one after another.

Qing Lin had seen all of this with her own eyes.

Although the Great Commander had ordered her to take care of Mr. Yao's daily needs, she was trembling with fear, terrified that she might perform poorly and displease Mr. Yao, thereby bringing disaster upon herself.

The little girl was quite frightened.

Yao Chen noticed this as well. After rising, he spoke slowly.

"Your name is Qing Lin, right? I think the scales on your arm look quite beautiful."

Hearing Yao Chen's words, Qing Lin was stunned.

She had always worried that the scales on her body would frighten others and had always felt inferior because of them, so she never expected Mr. Yao to call them beautiful.

For Qing Lin, this praise was incredibly important, and it warmed her heart immensely.

After a while, Yao Chen spoke slowly, looking at Qing Lin.

"Qing Lin, would you like to leave Shi Mo City and travel to other places with me to see the rest of the continent?"

Qing Lin was somewhat surprised. Before this, anyone who saw her and the scales on her body had treated her like refuse, wishing to stay as far away from her as possible.

Yet, Mr. Yao was definitely the first person who wanted to keep her by his side.

While Qing Lin was still reeling from the surprise, and before she could ask any further questions, Yao Chen spoke slowly.

"Qing Lin, I have the intention of taking you as my student."

"In the past, there may have been people who thought you were a harbinger of misfortune because of the scales on your body."

"They mocked you and bullied you, but from this day forward, if you take me as your master,"

"and improve your own strength to become a powerhouse,"

"then no one will ever dare to look down on you or humiliate you again."

"How about it? Think it over. If you are willing,"

"you can follow your master from now on and travel across the continent."

"There is no need to stay in this tiny Shi Mo City forever."

"Your talent is excellent; if you cultivate and are nurtured properly,"

"your future prospects will be no worse than anyone else's."

Qing Lin was somewhat taken aback; she had never imagined this.

She had been completely unaware that her cultivation talent was actually so high.

Moreover, it was Mr. Yao Chen, a Rank 7 Alchemist who shook the entire Jia Ma Empire, who had actually taken the initiative to accept her as his disciple.

How could Qing Lin not be excited and shocked?

This was also a form of validation for her.

While surprised, Qing Lin nodded and said, "Mr. Yao Chen... you are the most renowned alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire."

"You are also a powerhouse with terrifying strength."

"Anyone who could become your disciple would surely be thrilled."

"Let alone someone like Qing Lin. If you are willing,"

"Qing Lin is happy to follow you, pour your tea, fetch your water, and serve by your side."

"I dare not even hope to be your student..."

Qing Lin possessed the Green Snake Three-Flower Pupils; if nurtured properly, it would truly be extraordinary.

Rather than letting the people from the Heavenly Snake Manor take her away, it would be better to cultivate her himself.

Besides, perhaps as Qing Lin's strength continued to rise, he would be able to obtain quite a few system rewards.

Thinking of this, Yao Chen nodded and agreed.

"From now on, you will follow me and call me Teacher."

Qing Lin was somewhat timid; she was trembling even as she looked up at Yao Chen.

She could not imagine that she, a mere servant girl, could actually become a disciple of Mr. Yao Chen.

Thus, she did not dare to utter the word "Teacher."

But after Yao Chen's affirmation, Qing Lin finally spoke slowly.

The words "Teacher" finally escaped her lips.

Yao Chen nodded, feeling extremely satisfied.

[You have accepted Qing Lin as a disciple, triggering the Master Teacher reward, and obtained a Black Treasure Chest.]

[Added to the system inventory.]

A Black Treasure Chest? Yao Chen was somewhat surprised.

He immediately opened his inventory and drew the reward from the chest.

[You have opened a Black Treasure Chest and obtained a low-tier cultivation method: Spirit Snake Jade Method.]

[Obtained weapon: Heavenly Fire Snake Staff.]

Afterward, with Qing Lin attending to him, Yao Chen and Qing Lin arrived together at the tent of Xiao Ding and the others.

At this moment, Xiao Yan was already inside the tent.

The three brothers had enjoyed a good, hearty drink yesterday.

Although Xiao Yan had sobered up by now, he was still a bit groggy, and his consciousness remained somewhat blurred.

Seeing Yao Chen walk in, Xiao Yan immediately stood up and said, "Teacher, did you rest well last night?"

[Received Xiao Yan's concern, rewarded with 349 random points of Alchemy Proficiency.]

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li, the two brothers, were also extremely concerned.

They held Yao Chen in high regard, so they asked about the Qing Lin standing behind him.

"Qing Lin, did you serve Mr. Yao well this morning? You didn't neglect him, did you?"

Just as Qing Lin was about to speak, Yao Chen slowly opened his mouth.

He then put forward his own idea: he had already taken Qing Lin as his student.

Afterward, he intended to have her leave with him to gain some experience in the outside world.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li naturally had no objections, though they were somewhat surprised.

"Who would have thought that Qing Lin would have such an opportunity and talent."

"To be noticed by Mr. Yao and even taken as a disciple."

Little Doctor Immortal, standing to the side, also felt extremely envious.

Two days later, Han Feng had already arrived in Shi Mo City.

Upon learning that Xiao Yan and the black-robed Alchemist suspected to be Yao Chen were within the Desert Iron Mercenary Group, Han Feng immediately set off and headed toward the Desert Iron Mercenary Group!

"Yao Chen, if you are truly still alive, then this disciple shall let Teacher die once more!"

Han Feng said with a sinister tone.