"Who is it?"
The sudden voice startled Qin Shi.
He was not the only one who was shocked. Everyone on the third floor was attracted by the black-robed elder. Their gazes were filled with caution as they looked at the black-robed elder in confusion. "Who is this person?
How did he get up here? "
"I don't know. Could it be an enemy attack?"
"Nonsense, right?
This is the Alchemist Association. Unless someone is crazy, who would dare to come here? "The alchemists present were all trying to guess the identity of the black-robed elder.
"Everyone, don't be nervous. This is my old friend, Pu Quan." He Yan looked around and saw that everyone was shocked. He quickly let out a dry laugh to break the heavy atmosphere.
The alchemists heaved a sigh of relief when they heard this. They no longer paid attention to the black-robed elder. Instead, they turned their attention to the dazzling and precious spiritual herbs on the counter on the third floor.
At this moment, He Yan pushed aside his white robe and took two steps forward. He patted the black-robed elder's shoulder unhappily. "I say, Old Pu, can you change your swift and decisive way of doing things next time?
Look at how you are scaring the members of our association! "
"Haha, I'm just being greedy for talent."
The black-robed elder casually flicked his sleeves and replied without turning his head. His gaze was fixed on Qin Shi. There was a blazing flame in his eyes as if he wanted to swallow Qin Shi alive.
Being stared at by the fiery gaze, Qin Shi felt uneasy all over. His hair stood on end as he moved away from the counter with small steps and hid behind He Yan. He thought to himself, "This old man, he can't have some weird fetish, right?
I'm a straight man … "
Without giving Qin Shi a chance, He Yan grabbed his collar and sneered. "Yo, yo, yo. I can't believe that a fearless brat like you would have such a timid side."
"Nonsense. I'm afraid that he will destroy my innocence!"
Qin Shi rubbed the corner of his mouth and struggled to break free from He Yan. He took a few steps back and snorted.
"Heh, stinking brat, you really dare to dream. Why don't you tell me, how can I destroy your innocence?" Pu Quan laughed loudly, revealing a pair of spotlessly white teeth, which was extremely inconsistent with his pitch-black appearance.
Qin Shi pursed his lips and was too embarrassed to say it out loud.
Seeing the look on Qin Shi's face, He Yan chuckled. "Lad, you should really thank Old Pu. If not for him sensing your mental strength, I would have never thought that I would meet you here in Rainbow Cloud City!"
"Spiritual Energy?"
Qin Shi pursed his lips in shock. Realization dawned on him as he finally understood why He Yan would suddenly appear on the second floor. He hurriedly cupped his hands towards Pu Quan and said, "Many thanks for Senior Pu Quan's appreciation."
"Little fellow, let me ask you, who is your Master?" Pu Quan suddenly asked, still with a burning gaze that seemed to be able to devour someone, fiercely grabbing onto Qin Shi's wrist.
"Uh, Master?"
Caught, Qin Shi struggled in discomfort. He was a little confused. "I don't have a master."
"No master?"
As if he had picked up a treasure, Pu Quan's eyes lit up in joy. "The heavens are really helping me. Stinking brat, hurry up and kneel down."
"Kneel down?
Why? "
Staring at him strangely, Qin Shi hurriedly took a few steps back and leaned against the counter of the Immortal Efflorescence Herb. Only then did he come to a stop. What is going on?
This young master is already unreliable enough. Why did I meet someone even more unreliable than me?
"Silly brat, don't just stand there. Pu Quan wants to take you in as his disciple."
Seeing the frightened Qin Shi, He Yan laughed heartily. "Don't look down on him. He is a respected Talisman Master."
Swoosh!
In an instant, the entire place fell silent.
On the third floor, there was not the slightest movement. It was so quiet that one could hear each other's heartbeats clearly.
Qin Shi opened his mouth wide in shock. Luo Haiqing was even more dumbfounded. Even the few apothecaries who were purchasing medicinal herbs by the side couldn't be bothered with the herbs on the counter and looked at Pu Quan in disbelief.
Talisman Master?
That was the most respected profession in the continent.
Compared to a Talisman Master, an apothecary was nothing. A beginner Talisman Master was as rare as a third-grade apothecary.
If the threshold of an apothecary was the imperial city, then the threshold of a Talisman Master was definitely the Heavenly Court …
They were two completely different concepts.
In the Blazing Flame Empire, every Talisman Master received the treatment of the royal family. They were given the green light in any place in the empire.
This news was too shocking. As a member of the Luo family, Luo Haiqing's mind exploded like a cannonball. "There is a Talisman Master in Rainbow Cloud City?
Such a big thing, I must inform the patriarch as soon as possible … "
Leaning against the counter of the Immortal Efflorescence Herb, Qin Shi frowned. Looking at the unruly old man in front of him, he couldn't help but admire him. He thought to himself, "This person is a Talisman Master?
I can't judge a book by its cover. Shouldn't there be a limit? "
Qin Shi had a deep relationship with Talisman Masters. Back in the tomb in the Desolate Town Secret Realm, when Jade In The Book mentioned this profession, he knew it was extraordinary.
Later on, the two Demonic Talismans saved him twice.
"What do you think?
Do you know how powerful I am? "
Wrapped in a black robe, Pu Quan's arrogance rose. He said with a smile, "Then why don't you kneel down? I don't accept disciples easily!"
Luo Haiqing and the other apothecaries looked at Qin Shi enviously.
Compared to a Talisman Master, an apothecary was simply too weak.
As a Talisman Master, Qin Shi's future was absolutely immeasurable and full of glory.
"I don't want to!"
But just when everyone was jealous, Qin Shi straightened his back, touched the bridge of his nose, unfolded the wrinkled corner of his clothes, and shook his head at Pu Quan seriously.
"Wh, wh?"
The third floor of the medicine store was in an uproar.
He Yan and Pu Quan, the two old men, looked at the young man's figure on the counter with their cracked eyes, not knowing what to say.
Luo Haiqing's eyes were filled with confusion. He was anxious for Qin Shi, so he pushed Qin Shi away. "Young Master Qin, are you crazy? Don't tell me you don't know what an Talisman Master is?"
"I'm not stupid!"
Glancing at Luo Haiqing's surprise, Qin Shi let out a displeased snort. He immediately turned his head seriously and respectfully cupped his hands toward Pu Quan. "Elder Pu Quan, thank you for your favor. However, this young master does not have the habit of acknowledging a teacher. Looks like I will not be able to do as you wish."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone on the third floor believed that Qin Shi was definitely crazy. He had changed the bright future in front of him into a gloomy one …
"Not, not used to it?
Is this the reason why you rejected me? "
Pu Quan waved his black robe, still unable to believe that he was rejected. He was the honorable Exorcist …
"That's right."
Neither humble nor pushy, Qin Shi tilted his head. Being stared at by several astonished eyes, he muttered in his heart, "Humph, a bunch of country bumpkins who have never seen the world. Isn't it just an Talisman Master? What's there to be surprised about? I have the General Guide to Talisman Masters. Sooner or later, I will become an Talisman Master."
In fact, he already had a wishful thinking in his heart. Since he started cultivating, he had never thought of acknowledging a master. Even if he did, it would not be in the Blazing Flame Empire.
He firmly believed that this place was just a springboard for him.
Sooner or later, he would stand at the peak of the Barren Continent, just like Jade In The Book and Qin Xue Xin had said. He would command the world, the world that belonged to him.
He was an eagle. Sooner or later, he would spread his wings and soar. Even if he was badly wounded, he would only lick his wounds in a dark corner.
Of course, rejection was rejection. Qin Shi would definitely not let go of such a strong backing. Moreover, he seemed to remember that Pu Quan had just said that he would give him the Immortal Powder Phoenix.
"Senior, thank you for your favor. It's a pity that I can't be your disciple … But, didn't you just say that you would give this Immortal Powder Phoenix to me?"
With a silly smile, Qin Shi pointed at the Immortal Powder Phoenix behind the counter, completely ignoring the astonished gazes around him.
Pu Quan's old face froze, but he was so angry that he laughed out loud. "Haha, boy, you're interesting. You just ruined my reputation, and you still have the nerve to mention this Immortal Powder Phoenix to me?"
"Ahem, Senior, this is your fault."
Qin Shi straightened his body and put on a dignified look. "As the saying goes, business is business, and private is private. Public and private cannot be confused. They are clearly two different things."
"Oh?
How are they two different things? "
Looking at Qin Shi's very reasonable look, Pu Quan asked with interest.
Qin Shi coughed a few times, cleared his throat, and said, "You see, you just came and told me that you would give me this Immortal Powder Phoenix, and then said that you would take me as your disciple, right?"
"Yes … that's right." Pu Quan answered.
"See, that's right. Then, let's do it again according to the steps."
Qin Shi put on a very serious look. He moved his body and ran to the counter, and said, "Just now, it was like this, right? After that, Senior appeared out of nowhere and said that you would give the Immortal Powder Phoenix to me?"
"Yes." Pu Quan was a little puzzled. He wanted to see what Qin Shi wanted to do, so he nodded in agreement.
"That's right. First give me the Immortal Powder Phoenix, then tell me about taking me as your disciple." Qin Shi turned around and took two steps to the side, giving way to the counter.
Pu Quan's eyes lit up, thinking that Qin Shi had changed his mind. He took the Immortal Powder Phoenix out of the counter and raised his head at He Yan. "Old Wine Immortal, record this in my account book." Then, he handed the Immortal Powder Phoenix to Qin Shi. "Here, for you."
With the spirit herb he had been searching for finally in hand, Qin Shi was very excited and hurriedly took it.
"Okay, now that I've given you a gift, you should worship me as your master now, right?" After Qin Shi took the Immortal Powder Phoenix, Pu Quan rubbed his hands and said impatiently.
Qin Shi stopped and put the Immortal Powder Phoenix back into his spatial ring. Then, he raised his head to look at Pu Quan and shook his head. He said very seriously, "Yes, Senior, I don't agree!"
"Are you playing with me?"
Feeling that he had been tricked, Pu Quan flew into a rage.
But just as he was about to go berserk, He Yan stroked his beard and laughed. He patted Pu Quan and said, "Old Pu, don't even think about it. You've been tricked by this brat!"
"Old Senior, we have an agreement. Giving me the Immortal Powder Phoenix and taking me as your master are two different things. You can't go back on your word, can you?" Qin Shi blinked innocently and the corners of his lips curled up.
Thinking back, Pu Quan's face turned ugly. He gritted his teeth and said, "Brat …"
Throughout the entire process, Luo Haiqing and the apothecary beside him looked at Qin Shi as if they were looking at a monster.
"This Young Master Qin is really a genius …" Luo Haiqing was sincerely impressed. Just think about it, there were only a few people in the world who could fool the president of the Apothecary Association and a respected Talisman Magician.
With the Immortal Powder Phoenix in his hands, Qin Shi did not dare to delay any longer. He was afraid that Pu Quan and He Yan would change their minds and take it back.
That would be a huge loss. With the Immortal Powder Phoenix in hand, Qin Shi thanked He Yan and Pu Quan before pulling Luo Haiqing out of the apothecary.
Looking at the two disappearing at the entrance of the building, He Yan smiled bitterly and said, "This brat is interesting."
"Hmph, after several decades, I've finally met a brat with pure mental strength. I can't just give up like this. I must make him my disciple!" The blazing light in Pu Quan's eyes did not diminish in the slightest.