He Was Impressive

Cao Ying's initiative to step forward immediately put the two middle-aged men behind her on high alert.

As a once-in-a-century genius girl of the Cao Family, Cao Ying, who possessed seventh-grade Alchemy before the age of twenty, was of paramount importance to the Cao Family.

They can both die here, but Cao Ying absolutely cannot.

"You're quite the young lady, without any of those airs of a spoiled princess."

Qin Yu held the ball of Blood Essence Demon Flame in his hand and spoke calmly to Cao Ying, who had stepped forward.

He had assumed that a girl like Cao Ying, with a privileged background, high talent, and still young, would be a bit arrogant.

Cao Ying: Nonsense, I'm not stupid. If you just kill me right here, what good will it do even if the Cao Family avenges me in the end?

I've avenged myself, but I can't be brought back to life!

"Ha, you're joking, young man. No normal person would put on airs in a place like this."

Seeing that Qin Yu was not a difficult person to communicate with, Cao Ying breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, the person on the other end was also a normal person.

"We don't need to explain why we've come here; you probably already know, young man."

After carefully choosing her words, Cao Ying spoke again, her beautiful eyes fixed on the ball of Blood Essence Demon Flame in Qin Yu's hand.

"As long as you are willing to exchange, our Cao Family will definitely offer an equivalent bargaining chip."

"Does your voice even count?"

Qin Yu knew that Cao Ying wielded considerable influence within the Cao Family, but he wasn't entirely sure just how much.

Upon hearing this, Cao Ying was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

Is her word effective?

Go ask the Cao Family; who dares to disobey her?

You won't listen, huh? Fine, then I'll have someone else talk to you:

Master!!!

Xuan Kongzi: Let me see what's going on. Open the door, the Pill Tower's Three Giants have arrived!

"Don't worry, sir, it'll definitely work. If I say one, they'll never say two. If I say east, they won't dare go west."

Cao Ying is very confident about this.

"In that case, I don't need any treasures, I just need the Cao Family to do me a favor in one matter."

"What is it? Just tell me."

Cao Ying was ultimately too hasty. An eighth-tier Blood Essence Demon Flame was an excellent alternative for her when she couldn't find Heavenly Flames.

Although the Three Thousand Burning Flame of the Pill Tower are excellent, there are still two or three years until the next Pill Convention. She must intensify her preparations and strive to win the championship at the next Pill Convention in order to have a chance to get close to the Three Thousand Burning Flame.

Moreover, the Three Thousand Burning Flame is ranked ninth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. Even her master, one of the three giants of the Pill Tower, was helpless against it and could only seal it in the Star Region. Even if she had the opportunity to come into contact with it, the chance of subduing the Three Thousand Burning Flame was extremely slim.

"I want to exchange some resources at the Pill Tower, and while I'm at it, I'll take the Alchemist rank exam."

In a place like Pill Tower, having someone to help always makes things easier.

"You... are also Alchemist?"

For the first time, a look of surprise flashed across Cao Ying's narrow eyes.

The next second, an invisible spiritual force spread out.

"Can't I be Alchemist?"

A moment later, Cao Ying withdrew her soul power, her expression of astonishment deepening.

The man before her actually possessed Soul Power surpassing hers?!

"Of course not, it's just... I never expected that I would have such a connection with you, young man, that we're both high-level Alchemist."

Her reaction was quick; she not only responded to Qin Yu's words but also managed to shorten the distance between them slightly.

The physical and spiritual distance has been narrowed.

Sensing that Qin Yu Yu's soul power was significantly stronger than hers, Cao Ying couldn't suppress her curiosity and moved even closer to Qin Yu.

"There's no need to report this to the family. I can make the decisions. I'll arrange everything you need to do in the Pill Tower."

Cao Ying's words weren't just directed at Qin Yu.

While speaking the first half of her speech, Cao Ying made a point of turning back to glance at the two middle-aged people who were traveling with her.

"Brother, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"Stop talking nonsense. How Miss does things is none of our concern. As long as Miss can obtain the Blood Essence Demon Flame and return safely, that's all that matters."

The two thought they were being discreet, but in reality, in front of Qin Yu and Cao Ying, whose soul power far surpassed theirs, their "whisper" was no different from speaking face to face.

Cao Ying secretly breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, the two of them didn't cause any further trouble.

"I hope Miss Cao will keep her promise. I will present the Blood Essence Demon Flame after this matter is over."

Hearing that she would have to wait a while longer to obtain the Blood Essence Demon Flame, Cao Ying was visibly disappointed, but quickly, her eyes lit up and her tone suddenly became alluring:

"Brother, can't you just give me this flame first?"

The two middle-aged men behind them had already covered their ears and turned their backs; they dared not listen to the young lady's gossip.

"What, are you worried I'll break the contract in the Pill Tower?"

Qin Yu emphasized the words "Pill Tower," and Cao Ying quickly realized what he meant.

Oh right, he has business to attend to in Pill Tower.

If Qin Yu openly breaks the agreement in the Pill Tower, then she'll have to find someone else to speak for her again.

Master!!!

"By the way, sir, I still don't know your name."

"Qin Yu."

"Well then, let's not delay, let's go."

If Cao Ying was only thinking about how to get her hands on the Blood Essence Demon Flame just now, then at this moment, besides wanting to obtain the Blood Essence Demon Flame, there was one more thing Cao Ying wanted to know.

Just how skilled is Qin Yu in Alchemy?

After all, Cao Ying was a girl not yet twenty years old, and she had a strong competitive spirit. Just now, she chose to lower her stance because of a combination of factors (in short, being timid).

However, when it comes to alchemy, she has never been inferior to anyone else. Even many "predecessors" who have spent far more time alchemizing than her can only admit defeat in her eyes.

If Qin Yu could truly surpass her in Alchemy, then she...

He's impressive.

Cao Ying thought about it carefully and realized that this seemed to be the only way.

She was simply less skilled than others. As for using the Cao Family's power to bully others, she would never do something so petty, and that wouldn't change the fact that she was less skilled.

The group quickly returned to the Pill Region. The two middle-aged men went back to the Cao Family first. As Cao Ying had instructed, they only said that she had subdued the Blood Essence Demon Flame and was going to find Xuan Kongzi.

The Cao Family family members didn't notice anything unusual. As for Cao Ying, as long as she didn't want to get married, they could do whatever they wanted with her.

and...

They had no other choice but to comply.

"Miss Cao Ying, what brings you here today?"

On the other side, after returning to the Pill Region, Cao Ying and Qin Yu headed straight for the Pill Tower's assessment area in Saint Pill City.

Elder Han Li of the assessment office was also quite surprised to see Cao Ying.

Especially when they saw that Cao Ying had brought a stranger with her.