You were made to take the blame and go to jail, but you weren't made a master of both medicine

After chatting for a while, Qin Ran left the Huangfu family.

He had just arrived home when he received a call from Wang Shuo.

Wang Shuo told him that Qiao Ling'er was at the Divine Doctor's Hall.

Her purpose in coming to the Divine Doctor's Hall was to find Qin Ran.

Qin Ran certainly knew why Qiao Ling'er wanted to see him.

Last time, in order to obtain that thousand-year-old ginseng, Qin Ran refined a Breakthrough Pill and gave it to Qiao Ling'er.

Qiao Ling'er wanted to become his apprentice.

Qin Ran was in a hurry to save Chu Qingcheng, so he just gave her a few perfunctory words and left.

To completely resolve this problem, Qin Ran decided to personally visit the Divine Doctor's Hall.

Several tens of minutes later, Qin Ran arrived at the Divine Doctor's Hall.

When Qiao Ling'er saw him coming, she immediately went to greet him.

"Mr. Qin, you've arrived. I didn't have your contact information, so I came to the Divine Doctor's Hall to ask Master Wang to help me contact you," Qiao Ling'er said respectfully to Qin Ran.

"What do you want?"

"You promised to take me as your apprentice and teach me alchemy, have you forgotten?"

Qin Ran sighed and said, "Don't try to fool me. My memory isn't that bad. I never agreed to take you as my disciple."

"Didn't you say so? Maybe I remembered it wrong," Qiao Ling'er said with a forced smile.

Qin Ran rolled her eyes.

mock up!

I still want to play word games with him.

I'm not seventy or eighty years old, my memory isn't that bad.

Qin Ran continued, "Last time you gave me that thousand-year-old ginseng, I refined a Breakthrough Pill for you, allowing you to enter the Grandmaster realm. We're even now, I don't owe you anything."

"I understand everything you've said, but I really want to become your disciple. You can make any requests you have," Qiao Ling'er said.

"I don't have any requirements. I have no intention of taking on any apprentices. If you want to become an apprentice, go find someone else." Qin Ran refused directly.

Qiao Ling'er's face looked terrible.

It seems that becoming Qin Ran's disciple won't be so easy.

Think about it too.

Qin Ran was proficient in alchemy, so he had no need to pass on his best skills to others.

To become an apprentice, one must pay a heavy price.

"Mr. Qin, how about this? I'll give you something in exchange; would you accept me as your apprentice?"

"What are you planning to give me? I have no interest in ordinary things at all," Qin Ran said with a sneer.

"I know that masters like you appreciate rare and precious treasures. How about this, I'll take you to an auction tonight. Whatever catches your eye, I'll bid on it and give it to you?" Qiao Ling'er said, looking at Qin Ran.

"An auction?" Qin Ran shook his head. "I'm not interested."

Qiao Ling'er quickly explained, "The auction I'm talking about isn't an ordinary auction; it's the kind that can't be held in the open. Do you understand what I mean?"

Qin Ran asked with great interest, "You mean all the items at the auction were of dubious origin?"

"It can't be said that the acquisition was illegitimate; it was just obtained through special channels and methods. These kinds of auctions are usually called underground auctions."

"As far as I know, tonight's auction features many rare and precious items; I'm sure you'll be interested."

Wang Shuo, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in: "I've heard about it too. This auction isn't something you can just attend if you're rich and powerful; you need an invitation to go."

Qin Ran seemed interested after hearing this, and he immediately asked, "Where will the auction be held?"

"The location is on the Empire cruise ship, and the time is tonight. I can take you there."

Qin Ran stroked his chin: "Whatever I take a liking to, you'll buy it and send it to me?"

"I, Qiao Ling'er, mean what I say. If you set your sights on something, I'll get it for you no matter the cost."

Qin Ran nodded slightly after hearing this.

Putting everything else aside, this girl's attitude is quite sincere.

Since that's the case, let's go take a look.

You might actually meet someone you like.

Qin Ran then agreed.

The two agreed to meet at the port at 8 p.m. tonight.

After making the appointment, Qiao Ling'er left.

Wang Shuo leaned closer to Qin Ran: "Dr. Qin, it's clear that Ling'er truly wants to become your apprentice."

"What's the use of sincerity? There are plenty of sincere people out there. I want to see the results."

Wang Shuo smiled and said, "Since Ling'er said that, she certainly won't let you down."

"By the way, do you know who organizes this kind of auction?" Qin Ran asked curiously.

"His name is Hong Quanlei, but everyone likes to call him Master Hong. He is very powerful throughout the entire Southern Province, with strong connections in the military, business, and political circles. He holds such an auction every year and makes a fortune by taking a large cut," Wang Shuo explained to Qin Ran.

Qin Ran clicked his tongue: "I've never heard of such a person in Xijing."

"Hong Quanlei is not from Xi'an; his ancestral home is in Shanghai."

"I see."

After chatting for a while, Qin Ran left the Divine Doctor's Hall.

……

Time flew by and it was evening.

Qin Ran drove to the port.

The parking lot at the port is currently filled with all sorts of top-of-the-line luxury cars.

Tonight's auction has attracted big names from all sides.

Qin Ran saw a huge cruise ship docked in the harbor.

The cruise ship was brightly lit.

This is the famous Empire cruise ship.

Qin Ran contacted Qiao Ling'er.

After the two met, they prepared to board the cruise ship.

A large number of security personnel were stationed at the entrance.

Qiao Ling'er took out the invitation.

She also declared that Qin Ran was her family.

The security guards didn't ask any further questions.

Because you can only bring one family member or friend if you have an invitation.

But they need to register.

After registering, Qin Ran and Qiao Ling'er boarded the cruise ship.

The interior of the cruise ship is very luxurious.

It is like a moving water palace.

Qin Ran followed Qiao Ling'er to the sixth floor of the cruise ship.

This is a huge reception room.

Most of the celebrities who boarded the cruise ship gathered here.

This place is also a huge arena for fame and fortune.

Qin Ran looked around, but it seemed that there was no one he knew here.

The next second, he saw two familiar figures.

They are Tian Lina and Qiu Miaohan.

A mischievous smile crept across Qin Ran's lips.

"Mr. Qin, we'll stay here for a while. The cruise ship will leave the port when the time comes. The auction will be held at 10 p.m.," Qiao Ling'er said to Qin Ran.

"Okay, I saw two friends. I'll go say hello and we'll keep in touch later."

"Yes, you can go ahead."

Qin Ran walked towards Tian Lina and Qiu Miaohan.

As they drew closer, Qiu Miaohan saw Qin Ran first.

The next second, she was horrified.

Didn't Tian Lina say that Qin Ran was killed by someone she hired?

How did he end up here?

Qiu Miaohan grew increasingly fearful.

If Qin Ran is not dead, it means that the score for poisoning Chu Qingcheng is not yet settled!

Qin Ran didn't come here to settle scores with her, did he?

"Hello! Mr. Qiu, we meet again." Qin Ran said with a flippant expression.

Qiu Miaohan swallowed hard: "Y-you...hello."

Tian Lina asked in surprise, "What are you doing here?"

"If you can come, why can't I?"

Tian Lina didn't respond; she just became more and more curious.

This auction isn't one that anyone can just attend; you need to receive an invitation first.

Could it be that Qin Ran also received an invitation from Master Hong?

What exactly is his identity that Master Hong would send him an invitation?

Compared to Tian Lina, Qiu Miaohan was even more surprised.

"Mom! Have you met Qin Ran before?"