The Collaboration Failed, an Advanced Female Alchemist (3/5)

Upon hearing Bai Zhuer's words, the group reacted in different ways.

Chu Xiu's gaze shifted back and forth between the two, a mixture of surprise and uncertainty in her eyes.

Zhang Su was utterly astonished; she hadn't expected that the person she'd met just yesterday would actually be an Alchemist.

Chang Zizai narrowed his eyes, appearing the most composed, but no one knew what he was thinking.

The other male Alchemist directly opposite him glared, his gaze sharpening.

Bai Zhuer realized her words were inappropriate, so she waved her hand and said, "Just kidding, we're friends."

Chang Zizai nodded slightly. "Since you're Zhu'er's friend, let's sit down and have some tea together."

Zhang Su snapped out of her daze and chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes... let's have some tea."

While moving the chairs, Chu Xiu introduced, "This is Chang Zizai, the most Advanced Alchemist among us. He can refine Earth Grade [Barrier-Breaking Pill] and [Core-Forming Pill]."

"Master Chang!" Xu Changqing and Zhang Su bowed respectfully.

Chang Zizai put down his teacup, his eyes smiling, and said, "I dare not call myself a master, just call me Old Chang."

Chu Xiu then pointed to another male Alchemist opposite her and introduced him, "Zhang Qin is also a Junior Alchemist, but his Spirit Root is Variant Fire Spiritual Root."

Xu Changqing and Zhang Su exchanged a glance, then cupped their hands in greeting, saying, "Master Zhang."

"Hmph!" Zhang Qin snorted coldly, it was unclear whether he was responding or simply too lazy to reply.

Chu Xiu looked at Bai Zhuer, opened her mouth, and said, "Since you know each other, there's no need for introductions."

Bai Zhuer felt it was necessary. Although Xu Changqing knew she was an Alchemist, he didn't know her specific strength, so he took the initiative to say, "I am also a Junior Alchemist."

At this point, the names of the four individuals and their alchemy skills were clear.

Old Chang, Chang Zizai, is the oldest and an Advanced Alchemist.

Zhang Qin, whose age is unknown, is Junior Alchemist but possesses Variant Fire Spiritual Root.

Bai Zhuer, of course, needs no further introduction.

Chu Xiu already understood.

Zhang Su picked up the teapot beside him and poured a cup for each of the Alchemist in turn. Then he said, "To be honest, Junior Brother Xu and I have come to find business partners."

Spirit Farmer has been providing you with medicinal herbs since ancient times, hasn't he?

Some people nodded in agreement, while others remained indifferent.

Zhang Qin spoke up, his tone quite disdainful, "That may be true, but we don't cooperate with just any Spirit Farmer, especially Spirit Farmer in the Qi Refining Realm —get as far away from them as possible."

On the surface, he seemed to be stating conditions.

But his eyes remained fixed on Xu Changqing, and his words implied contempt for the Qi Refining Realm Spirit Farmer.

Zhang Su knew the rules; if Xu Changqing hadn't broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, he would never have brought him along. Therefore, he nodded and said, "Don't worry, everyone. Junior Brother Xu and I are both Foundation Establishment Realm Spirit Farmer."

Upon hearing that Xu Changqing was at the Foundation Establishment Realm, Zhang Qin was taken aback for a moment, then looked away with displeasure.

If the other party is only at the Qi Refining Realm, then they are at the very bottom of the hierarchy of contempt.

Although most people don't want to offend Spirit Farmer, otherwise they won't have anything to eat.

Alchemist have a higher priority than Spirit Farmer, so finding partners is not a problem.

Chang Zizai Chang Zizai inclined to side with his own people, said in a deep voice, "We already have cooperative Spirit Farmer. Adding another one rashly would not only bring additional risks but also require an extra investment."

The meaning of these words is quite clear: it's a polite refusal.

To put it bluntly, Chu Xiu doesn't have that much influence.

Chang Zizai couldn't just find any Spirit Farmer to cooperate with.

Of the four people, Chu Xiu is unsuitable, Zhang Qin is hostile, Chang Zizai is unwilling to cooperate.

Therefore, Xu Changqing and Zhang Su had no choice but to turn their attention to their acquaintance, Bai Zhuer.

To be honest, Xu Changqing and Bai Zhuer actually missed their chance.

When they personally came to Spirit Fields to express their willingness to cooperate, they were rejected on the spot.

Unexpectedly, the tables have turned.

In truth, Xu Changqing didn't care at all whether or not he could cooperate with Alchemist.

After all, he possessed several rare and Mutated Spirit Plant Spirit Plant.

In addition, selling wine and pills in the Rogue Cultivator Market is actually quite profitable.

But this time it was Zhang Su who acted as matchmaker, and for that she owed Chu Xiu a favor. If she left like this, it would be like offending her.

Zhang Su, unfortunately, was someone who valued his reputation above all else.

Doing so would definitely create a rift in their newly restored relationship.

Even if they don't fall out, resentment will still linger.

Bai Zhuer said helplessly, "I'm sorry, I already have a partner, Spirit Farmer."

"Hehe." Zhang Qin laughed gleefully.

Seeing this, Chu Xiu was powerless to do anything.

Although he knew many Alchemists, he could only name a few of them.

With no partners available, Zhang Su's expression turned somewhat grim.

Seeing this, Xu Changqing quickly said, "Whether we cooperate or not is not important. Getting to know you Alchemist is the greatest gain of this trip."

Although he knew it was just polite talk, it was better than giving him a cold shoulder. Chang Zizai gave him an appreciative look. "Young friend, you're already Foundation Establishment Realm Spirit Farmer at such a young age. Your future is limitless."

However, Bai Zhuer then changed the subject. "Although we cannot cooperate, I can introduce you to an Advanced Alchemist."

"Oh?" Xu Changqing asked in surprise.

Bai Zhuer raised her slender right hand, pointed in the direction of the Alchemy Tower, and said, "I have a senior sister who has just returned from her training outside and happens to be looking for a partner."

Zhang Qin asked in astonishment, "Senior Sister Caiqing?"

Chang Zizai asked in surprise, "Yu Caiqing?"

Chu Xiu exclaimed, "She's a female Alchemist as talented as Huo Wan!"

Huo Wan, Xu Changqing really does know her.

My own senior brother Li's childhood sweetheart is now with Rong Yan of the Rong Family.

This was the first time I had ever heard of this female Alchemist named Yu Caiqing.

The key point is that an Alchemist actually needs to go out for training, which sounds like something extraordinary.

Bai Zhuer stood up. "Come on, I'll take you to find Senior Sister Caiqing."

Zhang Qin stepped forward to stop him. "Why did you introduce this person to Senior Sister Caiqing?"

Bai Zhuer raised an eyebrow. "Because I want to!"

"Uh..." Zhang Qin was speechless for a moment.

Bai Zhuer ignored the man and went to Xu Changqing's side, saying, "Let's go."

"Then... Senior Brother?" Xu Changqing looked at Zhang Su beside him, his eyes asking.

Zhang Su patted him on the shoulder and nodded, saying, "Go ahead."

Upon hearing this, Xu Changqing stood up and walked downstairs with Bai Zhuer.

Those who stayed didn't chat much and soon dispersed.

On the other side, Xu Changqing followed closely beside Bai Zhuer.

The two were heading straight for the three-tiered pill Alchemy Tower in the pit.

The closer you are, the higher the temperature you feel.

The heatwave was intense and relentless.

Bai Zhuer teased, "If you had cooperated with me back then, you wouldn't have to put up with Old Chang and Zhang Qin's attitudes now."

Xu Changqing appeared quite calm, saying lightly, "Times have changed; no one can predict what will happen in the future."

Bai Zhuer seemed lost in thought, then suddenly asked after a few seconds, "What do you think of my sister?"