Chapter 15: You Are an Alchemist?

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone in the Wolf Blood Mercenary Group was instantly terrified and lost their composure.

Especially Zhang Hu, who had already dropped to his knees, trembling as he crawled on the ground with his head buried deep into the earth, not daring to lift it and look at Su Jingya again. The arrogant and domineering demeanor he had just shown was now completely gone, replaced by utter submission.

“Zhang Hu!”

When Xiao Shan’s voice reached Zhang Hu’s ears, he was so frightened that he literally wet himself.

Xiao Shan walked over and said, “You bastard! I never thought it was you who first tried to kill the second young lady of the Su family, which led to your arm being disabled. You were at fault first, yet you didn’t tell me and caused me to trouble Su Jingya’s friends, angering the second young lady. You deserve to die!”

Zhang Hu tried to plead for mercy, but Xiao Shan’s palm was already coming down hard on his head.

Smack!

With a strike from a Martial Realm expert, Zhang Hu’s head was instantly crushed—dead!

If he didn’t die, everyone in the Wolf Blood Mercenary Group would die.

Therefore, he had to die.

After killing Zhang Hu, Xiao Shan knelt on one knee before Su Jingya, his face full of supplication. “Miss Su, the person who offended the second young lady is dead. May I ask if this settlement satisfies you?”

Su Jingya asked, “Do you still want to hold my friend accountable?”

“Not at all!” Xiao Shan quickly shook his head.

If he had known that Qin Xingchen was a friend of this Miss Su, even if Qin Xingchen had killed Zhang Hu yesterday, he, as the leader, wouldn’t have dared to say a word.

Su Jingya snorted coldly. “Very well, take your men and leave!”

“Thank you, Miss Su!” Xiao Shan stood up and ordered his subordinates, “Take the body and leave!”

Finally, he cupped his fists toward Su Jingya and hurriedly led the Wolf Blood Mercenary Group away.

…

Su Jingya walked over to Qin Xingchen and said, “Mr. Qin, I apologize for the trouble yesterday.”

“No problem,” Qin Xingchen replied. “Miss Su, may I ask you something?”

Su Jingya was momentarily surprised and said, “Go ahead.”

Qin Xingchen said, “I urgently need five medicinal materials: Millennium Earth Spirit Milk, Century Flame Spirit Grass, Red Veined Blood Vine, Mystic Red Core, and Green Silk Lotus Heart. Do you know where I might find them?”

As the eldest daughter of the Su family, Su Jingya certainly had extensive resources, connections, and knowledge.

If anyone could provide clues about these five herbs, it would be her.

At that moment, Lu Zitian approached and said, “Mr. Qin, if you’re asking about rare treasures and herbs, you’ve come to the right person. Jingya belongs to the Wan Jin Guild. Her master is the guild president and also a third-rank alchemist. The five herbs you want, she should be able to help you find them quickly.”

Su Jingya said, “Mr. Qin, the Wan Jin Guild does indeed have the five herbs you mentioned, but these are all fourth to fifth-grade rare treasures, very expensive. May I ask, what do you intend to do with these five herbs?”

Qin Xingchen replied, “Alchemy.”

“Alchemy?” Su Jingya looked surprised. “Could it be that you are an alchemist?”

“Yes,” Qin Xingchen nodded slightly.

Su Jingya, Lu Zitian, and Chen Lixue all wore expressions of astonishment.

Alchemists can create all kinds of pills that can enhance warriors’ strength, heal injuries, cure illnesses, and extend life, bringing various benefits and aid.

Moreover, alchemists are very rare and hard to find.

Many powerful factions are willing to offer huge rewards to recruit a skilled alchemist.

If a faction has a formidable alchemist, its strength is sure to leap forward.

Therefore, alchemists hold a very noble status, respected and admired, their position far above that of mere warriors.

None of them expected that Qin Xingchen was an alchemist!

Chen Lixue quickly asked, “Mr. Qin, may I ask what rank alchemist you are? And who is your master?”

Realizing she might have been rude, she hurriedly explained, “Don’t misunderstand, I mean no offense. I’m just curious.”

Qin Xingchen fabricated a story: “My master is just an ordinary wanderer, traveling the four seas, unknown to the world. He never lets me reveal his information. Also, my alchemy skills were taught by him. As for my rank, I don’t know. I only remember him saying that to test one’s rank, one must go to the Alchemists’ Guild for official certification.”

The three listened and instantly thought Qin Xingchen’s master must be a recluse indifferent to worldly affairs.

No wonder Qin Xingchen was so young yet possessed such incredible power.

Most importantly, he was an alchemist!

At this moment, Qin Xingchen seemed even more mysterious to them.

Especially the fact that he was an alchemist shocked them greatly.

They had even begun to contemplate recruiting him.

“Mr. Qin, the Wan Jin Guild where Jingya belongs has a place to test alchemist ranks. Why not go and see for yourself and find out your rank?”

Chen Lixue’s gaze toward Qin Xingchen grew increasingly passionate. In her heart, she was already planning: if she could recruit Qin Xingchen into the Chen family, she would gladly marry him. After all, in the Tianhe Dynasty, an alchemist was extremely valuable and sought after.

If Qin Xingchen truly was an alchemist, she believed he was worthy of her. More importantly, if he became the Chen family’s son-in-law, his master would certainly support Qin Xingchen, helping the Chen family flourish.

This would be a win-win situation for the Chen family, and the idea excited her more and more.

She silently decided that once Qin Xingchen’s rank was confirmed, she would begin courting him, determined to make him part of the Chen family.

Meanwhile, Lu Zitian also wanted to recruit Qin Xingchen. After returning to the Lu family, he decided to inform his father immediately and have him personally visit the Moonview Sect to “meet” Qin Xingchen.

Su Jingya also had the intent to recruit him. She looked at Qin Xingchen and said, “Mr. Qin, how about this: you come with me to the Wan Jin Guild to meet my master and get your alchemist rank tested. If she confirms you are an alchemist, she will likely help you find the five herbs you need. How does that sound?”

Qin Xingchen was taken aback. “Really?”

Su Jingya smiled faintly. “Really.”

Qin Xingchen said, “Alright, I’ll go with you to the Wan Jin Guild now.”

Hearing this, Lu Zitian and Chen Lixue immediately felt their chances of recruiting Qin Xingchen were slim.

But neither wanted to give up.

Lu Zitian looked at Su Jingya and said, “Jingya, I want to go with you too. After all, I’m curious about Mr. Qin’s alchemist rank.”

“I’ll go too!” Chen Lixue quickly said.

Su Jingya slightly rubbed her forehead. She knew exactly what these two were up to.

But she appeared indifferent. “Fine, if you want to come, come.”

The two were delighted.

So, after leaving Wushan City, they boarded a demon beast-drawn carriage and headed to the Wan Jin Guild of the Tianhe Dynasty.

…

The Wan Jin Guild was located in the eastern part of the Tianhe Dynasty, in a city called Wan Jin Market.

The streets of Wan Jin Market crisscrossed in all directions, lined with countless shops, bustling with activity.

After leading Qin Xingchen and the others through several streets, Su Jingya finally arrived at a building called Wan Jin Tower.

The entire Wan Jin Market belonged to the Wan Jin Guild.

This massive building was the guild’s central hub and the core controlling the market’s normal operation.

Wan Jin Tower had five floors, and every day countless warriors entered the building.

Following Su Jingya inside, Qin Xingchen noticed the exquisite decor, exuding a sense of grandeur and elegance.

“Miss Su, you’re here!”

Upon entering, a young etiquette lady responsible for receiving guests approached with a smile.

Su Jingya nodded slightly and asked, “Xiaomei, where is my master?”

“Jingya, you’re here!”

Before Xiaomei could answer, a voice interrupted.

Then, a woman around thirty slowly descended from the second floor.

She wore a well-tailored blue dress, with bright eyes, pearly teeth, fair skin, and a voluptuous, graceful figure.

Especially her generously endowed chest was prominent and alluring, and her whole demeanor was extraordinary.

She was Jiang Rong, the president of the Wan Jin Guild and Su Jingya’s master.

Seeing her figure, both Su Jingya and Chen Lixue, two beauties themselves, felt a pang of inferiority.

Chen Lixue, looking down, realized her own figure was rather average.

A strange sense of insecurity made her secretly comfort herself, “I’m still young, I’ll grow more! I’ll continue to grow!”

Su Jingya stepped forward and saluted, “Greetings, Master.”

Lu Zitian and Chen Lixue also saluted, “Greetings, President Jiang!”

Su Xiaonuan also saluted, “Greetings, Sister Jiang!”

“Hmm,” Jiang Rong nodded in response.

She affectionately ruffled Su Xiaonuan’s hair, then turned her gaze to Su Jingya. “Jingya, what brings you here today?”

Su Jingya glanced at Qin Xingchen and said, “Master, let me introduce you: this is Mr. Qin Xingchen, an alchemist.”