Can You Hear Our Thoughts???

Han Li: I'm panicking right now, what should I do? Waiting online, it's urgent.

"Deacon Han, I see that young man is wearing Seventh-grade Intermediate Alchemist Badge on his chest."

Upon hearing Tian Leizi's words, coupled with his serious expression, Han Li almost thought that the two giants had truly come to punish him. He hurriedly spilled the beans, concluding with an extremely solemn oath:

"Your Excellencies are wise to judge; this person truly possesses Seventh-grade Intermediate Alchemy, and there is absolutely no evidence that I, Han, engaged in any underhanded dealings!"

Seeing Han Li's fearful and apprehensive expression, Tian Leizi was stunned.

Seeing that Tian Leizi remained silent, Han Li assumed that the other party did not believe him and was about to say something more when Xuan Kongzi reassured him:

"We have no doubt about that. We've only come here to find out about that young man."

"I see, I was just overthinking it."

Afterwards, Han Li told the two of them in detail about Qin Yu's performance during the assessment.

"This person is skilled in alchemy and possesses profound Soul Power. If he hadn't said that he had never attempted to refine Seventh-Rank High-Level Pill, I, Han, would have recommended him for an even higher-level assessment."

"Did he reveal any other information?"

Upon hearing this, Han Li lowered his head and pondered for a short while.

"Yes, he asked me some questions about the Pill Tower Trade Fair, saying he had some things he didn't need and wanted to trade them with someone."

"Very good, thank you for your hard work, please continue your work."

"Okay, okay, it's no trouble at all."

Only after the two giants left did Han Li finally let out a long sigh of relief.

He was just a lowly steward; he had never seen anything like this before.

The two giants of the Pill Tower personally came to the assessment site just to inquire about a young man who had just passed the Mid-Level Seventh-Rank Alchemist assessment?

Compared to the fact that Cao Ying now has a man by her side, this news is so unbelievable that no one would believe it if it were told.

"Hey, Xuan Kongzi, you've been staring at me like that since just now, what do you mean by that?"

Meanwhile, Tian Leizi and Xuan Kongzi were having a "friendly" exchange.

"Nothing, I just think you're so imposing—you can make Steward Han tremble with fear just by saying a few words."

"You! Fine, fine, you better not let me catch you doing anything wrong."

Hearing Xuan Kongzi's sarcastic tone, Tian Leizi laughed and cursed.

"What flaws could I possibly have? Everyone in the Pill Tower knows that I'm the most approachable of the three of us."

"So you mean, Xuan Yi is also fierce?"

Xuan Kongzi took it as friendly banter and didn't think much of it, blurting out:

"Of course, do I need to explain Xuan Yi's personality? You've complained about it to me yourself, haven't you?"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Just then, a clear, cold voice suddenly rang in their ears.

Xuan Kongzi turned his head somewhat stiffly, only to see Xuan Yi looking at him with a smile.

Looking at Tian Leizi again, his expression seemed to suggest he wanted to devour him alive.

The two then engaged in a silent exchange of glances.

"Just say what you want, why are you dragging me into this!"

"You didn't tell me she was coming! Why is she so quiet when she walks?"

"Ugh, what the hell did I do in my past life to end up working with you in this one?!"

"You still have the nerve to say that? You clearly wanted to mess with me, but you messed it up!"

Just as the two were engaged in a heated exchange, Xuan Yi suddenly spoke:

"Don't just communicate with your eyes. I don't know what sins you committed in your past life, Tian Leizi, but you should accumulate more good karma in this life so you don't run into Xuan Kongzi again in your next life."

After speaking, Xuan Yi ignored the dumbfounded Tian Leizi and turned to look at Xuan Kongzi:

"Also, I do make noise when I walk; it's just that you two weren't paying attention."

Can you hear our hearts?

Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi both cried out in surprise.

What do you mean by saying that you forcibly joined our team microphone without our knowledge?

"Hmph, you two, do you really think you're hiding your little schemes so well?"

Xuan Yi snorted coldly, and the two people opposite him instantly shuddered.

"Alright, that's not what I came here for. I heard Ying'er brought someone with her today?"

Xuan Yi took the initiative to change the subject, which made the two of them feel as if they had been granted a pardon. They then told Xuan Yi what had just happened.

"It's still unclear which faction the other party belongs to, but based on Ying'er's words and Deacon Han's attitude, this person might be a rogue cultivator."

Xuan Kongzi traveled for a while and figured out some things, vaguely guessing Qin Yu's true situation.

If Qin Yu is indeed one of those forces that research Puppetry, then he can operate entirely within his own sphere of influence. Even if he were to seek cooperation with the Pill Tower, it's highly unlikely he would do so through this method.

"Then, shall we take another look?"

Let's take another look.

"Alright, now let's get down to business."

Weren't we just talking about serious business?

Seeing Xuan Yi's expression, Xuan Kongzi and Tian Leizi knew that they couldn't escape today.

It's unbelievable that even though they've already reached the Half-Saint, they still face this calamity.

"So, can you give me the Blood Essence Demon Flame now?"

Qin Yu had just left the assessment area when he ran into Cao Ying.

Upon meeting, Cao Ying was eager to obtain the Blood Essence Demon Flame.

At the same time, she also noticed the badge on Qin Yu's chest.

She was Seventh-grade Intermediate, which was alright, but she was much younger than Qin Yu.

As for cultivation level...

After she absorbs the Blood Essence Demon Flame, she should be able to reach the threshold of the Dou Zong, not far off.

"Look, you're in such a hurry again."

"This thing isn't going to grow legs and run away, so why rush it for a day or two?"

Yes, the Blood Essence Demon Flame can't grow legs and run, but it can!

Although this is Saint Pill City, but...

Don't you feel most secure when you have something in your own hands?

"Please be understanding. This is an Eighth-Rank Beast Flame, after all. I'll give it to you after I finish the trade fair."

"Alright, then I'll wait a few more days."

Cao Ying appreciated Qin Yu's words, but she always felt that something was off.

Qin Yu: I've dated girls of this age before, so I know what I can say to fool them and how to keep them happy.

Because Cao Ying brought Qin Yu here via a private passage inside the Pill Tower, and because there weren't many people around at the time, and everyone who knew about it tacitly kept quiet, therefore...

The Cao Family had no idea about this until the day of the trade fair.

After all, who would dare to press Cao Ying about her affairs without her consent?

During this period, Qin Yu stayed temporarily near Saint Pill City until the day before the trade fair began, when Cao Ying came to see him again.