Fragrance-Attracting Pill, Fishing Up a Person

The White-Browed Alchemist had long been a teacher, and with his wealth of experience, he held high expectations for Chu Yun's future. He kept a closer watch on him in secret; to polish such a raw, precious gem and watch it shine in the days to come was the greatest joy for a mentor.

He was broad-minded, and regarding Chu Yun's possession of a peerless Demon Beast, he felt only anticipation, not jealousy or greed. It was entirely the expectation of an elder looking upon a junior.

Out of this expectation, he wished for Chu Yun to avoid unnecessary detours, so he came to offer a few pointers. He advised him not to be blinded by the power brought by the Drunken Snow Blade, but to focus his efforts on the Heavenly Fox instead.

Chu Yun's response left him even more satisfied.

There was no concealment or evasion, only a frank admission. This showed a certain breadth of character, and it was also an indirect way of trusting him. Moreover, Chu Yun himself had already realized this point.

Cool-headed and objective, not blindly confident. The White-Browed Alchemist added a new evaluation of Chu Yun in his heart.

Originally, the White-Browed Alchemist had only intended to offer that much advice. But at this moment, feeling satisfied and pleased, he couldn't help but speak again: "Once you arrive at the academy, you must be mindful of your interpersonal relationships. You publicly rejected the Ning Family's marriage proposal, and the news has already spread. That little girl, Ning Yiyi, is proud by nature and will surely be dissatisfied with you. Within the academy, there are plenty of suitors sharpening their blades, just waiting for you to arrive."

His voice was stiff, his expression stern.

Yet, hearing this, Chu Yun felt a touch of warmth. The man was clearly concerned for him; he possessed the demeanor of a mentor and the character of an elder. The worry he had felt regarding the exposure of the Heavenly Fox's identity dissipated by more than half.

"These are merely minor troubles. The Heavenly Song Academy has always been known for its impartiality and for teaching without discrimination. It not only accepts disciples from noble, prestigious families but also welcomes those from common backgrounds. As for Ning Yiyi, this student is not worried. With the Alchemist looking out for me, what is there to fear?" Chu Yun smiled and said.

"You brat, you look brave and reckless at first glance, but you're actually quite slippery." The White-Browed Alchemist glanced at Chu Yun and couldn't help but laugh and scold him. Immediately, his expression returned to its stern, rigid state. "It is precisely because the Heavenly Song Academy is known for fairness that I will not help you. Do not underestimate this force; if you do not handle it well, I assure you your academy life will be far from pleasant. Do you know of the Student Council? It is a student organization that assists the academy in managing the student body. Ning Yiyi is among them and holds real power. I have said all I will say; you must fend for yourself."

"The Student Council..." Chu Yun's gaze sharpened, his brows knitting slightly. It seemed the trouble would exceed his initial estimates.

He asked the White-Browed Alchemist for more advice, but the man shook his head: "I have said enough. The Heavenly Song Academy upholds the principle of fairness. Revealing this much to you is already this Alchemist's limit. Do not pester me further."

How could Chu Yun give up so easily? His eyes rolled as he shifted to a roundabout strategy: "Alchemist, I see that your fishing technique is quite extraordinary. Could you teach this student a trick or two?"

The White-Browed Alchemist raised an eyebrow: "You can tell?"

Chu Yun gave a sheepish smile and said bluntly: "It is precisely because I cannot tell that I am asking for your guidance."

The Alchemist's face sank immediately: "Are you trying to use fishing as a pretext to pry information out of me? It would be best not to use such little tricks in front of me."

Though he spoke this way, he was secretly pleased. He knew Chu Yun's character was steady, yet not stubborn, and that he knew how to be flexible.

Chu Yun already understood the White-Browed Alchemist's temperament; seeing his face darken, he noticed there was no clear sign of disgust in his eyes.

He smiled inwardly: This White-Browed Alchemist is serious and impartial, appearing cold and detached. In reality, he is simply calculating and emotionally reserved. If I had met him at thirteen in my past life, I would likely have been terrified by this expression alone.

Without hesitation, Chu Yun pestered him further, continuing to seek his guidance.

The White-Browed Alchemist sighed helplessly: "Fine, since you are so persistent. It does no harm to reveal this to you: this Alchemist is not fishing for ordinary fish or shrimp, but for the Demon Beast known as the Gem Dolphin."

Chu Yun was surprised: "Can Demon Beasts be fished for? This student only heard that to subdue a wild Demon Beast, one must first engage in battle to weaken them before using an Immortal Pouch to capture them."

"That is naturally the case; this Alchemist is merely luring the Gem Dolphins from the nearby waters. Afterward, one must still fight and use an Immortal Pouch to capture them." As he spoke, the White-Browed Alchemist reeled in his line and showed the hook to Chu Yun.

On the hook was not ordinary bait, but a pill.

The pill was deep blue, perfectly round, and shimmered with the warm, gentle luster of a sapphire. At the same time, it emitted a fresh fragrance that brought to mind the sweet, luscious juice of a coconut.

"This is a Fragrance-Attracting Pill. By adding different materials during the refining process, one can lure specific wild Demon Beasts to come. Alchemy is a profound discipline, and you will be able to take this course once you are in the academy. You must learn to refine pills; the higher the quality of the pill, the more it will help the Heavenly Fox's growth when used as feed. By the way, the information about your Heavenly Fox must not be leaked. Once you enter the academy, have it identified by the academy as a mutated Demon Beast; it is best to keep the truth hidden for as long as possible," the White-Browed Alchemist said.

"This student thanks the Alchemist." Hearing these words, Chu Yun's heart was finally completely at ease. The man's strength far exceeded his own. If he had wanted to take the Heavenly Fox by force, now would have been the perfect opportunity. There was no need to go to such lengths or play such elaborate games.

"Gem Dolphins are the most adept at saving lives. Every year, the academy has training missions that take students deep into the ocean. Sometimes, when accidents occur, the Gem Dolphins come in handy." After the White-Browed Alchemist finished his explanation, he handed a bottle of pills to Chu Yun.

"Here is a bottle of ordinary Fragrance-Attracting Pills, effective for all Demon Beasts. Go to the captain and borrow a fishing rod. Once you lure a Demon Beast, use the Heavenly Fox to fight it and do your best to raise the fox's cultivation. Twenty-one years of cultivation is still very, very low. Grow as quickly as possible to avoid long nights and many dreams. Once the news of its identity leaks, it will be a catastrophe," the White-Browed Alchemist continued to urge.

"Yes." Chu Yun's eyes lit up. He excitedly took the pills, borrowed a fishing rod, and cast his line not far from the White-Browed Alchemist.

Before long, Chu Yun saw his line tremble violently, and a significant pulling force came from the rod.

Fortunately, his physical attributes had been enhanced by the Drunken Snow Blade, and his strength had increased greatly. He gave a powerful tug, and a Demon Beast was pulled from the sea, landing on the deck with a thud.

"Hm? It's actually a Gem Dolphin?" Chu Yun was stunned.

The White-Browed Alchemist, watching from the side, was also dumbfounded. How could he have fished for so long with no results, while Chu Yun's ordinary Fragrance-Attracting Pill succeeded on the very first try?

After a moment of shock, the White-Browed Alchemist's expression sank: "No, this is not a wild Demon Beast."

"It has an owner?" Chu Yun looked over, only to see the Gem Dolphin suddenly open its mouth and spit out a person.

His expression froze instantly.

What kind of luck was this? It was one thing to catch a Gem Dolphin on his first try, but to actually fish up a person? Judging by the appearance, it was a girl!