The Legend of Fangren

Chapter 142 Taking on Apprentices

Having survived the ordeal of the Great Mystic Beast, Fang Shi and his group's stay in Emerald City was finally coming to an end. In the following days, due to the explosion of the Black Stone Dragon Carp's corpse, the content of mystic energy around Qingyang City was slightly higher than before, making it more dangerous than before. A large number of cultivators came upon hearing the news and cleared out mystic beasts and monsters in the surrounding area, which brought a lot of output.

A whale's fall brings forth a myriad of life. High-level mystical beasts are not entirely useless to low-level cultivators. The large amount of low-level resources they generate after self-destruction is enough to bring a surge of resources to Emerald City and Qingyang City.

"Today is the last day. These past few days we have been hunting mystical beasts and improving our martial arts. We won't have to walk the last part of the road to the Fire Palace ourselves; we'll take a merchant car."

Early in the morning, the elder finally relented and agreed to let the disciples go out and stroll around the streets for the last half day. Naturally, the disciples were all overjoyed and ran out excitedly, too lazy to even eat breakfast.

Just then, Fang Shi took Luo He shopping all over the city. Strictly speaking, this should be the last time they went shopping together for the next few years. He had to buy Luo He the supplies he needed for the journey, including clothing, food, clothing, and even military equipment.

"Here, this is for you."

Fang Shi took out a small pendant and handed it to Luo He, who asked, "What is this?"

"Of course, it's worn around the neck."

"and then?"

"Then—you can store some things inside, like a storage magic item, just like my ring."

"It must have cost a lot of money, right?"

"Guess~ I won't tell you yet, I'll tell you when you get back."

Upon hearing this, Luo He didn't ask any questions. She lifted her short hair behind her neck and said, "Help me put it on."

"Okay." Fang Shi walked behind her, swung his arms around her neck, and fastened the dangling chain for her.

Luo He lowered her head, pinching the pendant on the thin chain, her eyes sparkling, lost in thought, only saying that it was very beautiful.

"Can you tell me which route you plan to take?"

Although Fang Shi did not intend to stop Luo He, he still wanted to know more about her next move.

"I plan to go directly from the southern border to the western border along the border cities. I remember my home is in a place far to the west of the western border."

"I've heard that the western border isn't so peaceful."

"Yes, the mystical beasts in the western border are much fiercer, and resources are relatively scarce. Cities are heavily armed and patrolling, which inevitably leads to disputes."

"That good set of equipment is indispensable."

The two walked until they arrived at the alchemy shop.

"I'll buy you some pills; you might need them on the road."

"Just buy some regular stuff."

As he entered the shop, he happened to run into Zhu Huan'e inspecting the first floor. There were no customers yet. Upon seeing Fang Shi, she immediately approached him with her maid and said, "Young master, why haven't you come back for so many days since you left that night?"

"Hmm?" Luo He blinked, not understanding the reason behind these words, and then looked at Fang Shi.

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Fang Shi pondered for a moment, then pretended not to hear and ignored those words. He smiled at the proprietress and said, "I recently obtained some spiritual herbs. I hope you can see if there is anyone in the shop who can help me refine pills."

"Hahaha—" Zhu Huan'e could tell at a glance that the girl next to Fang Shi had an extraordinary relationship with him, and replied happily, "When it comes to alchemy, my skills are naturally the best in this alchemy shop."

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"Well, it's just a first or second-tier minor pill, why bother you?"

"So what? Low-grade pills are still fundamental. If you don't practice more, you'll become rusty." Zhu Huan'e took two steps forward and lowered her voice to ask, "What's wrong, young master? It sounds like you really don't want this young lady next to you to know about our relationship."

What? My relationship with you? Fang Shi looked at Luohe, then at Zhu Huan'e, pointed at her, then at himself, and opened his mouth halfway, unable to speak.

Slander! She's slandering me!

"Haha—alright, I won't tease you anymore." Seeing Fang Shi's flustered appearance, Zhu Huan'e felt much better. She had only been retaliating for the boy's rudeness that morning; she wouldn't go so far as to flirt with this young master in public.

She composed herself and turned to go upstairs, saying, "Young master, if you have business to discuss, please come up."

Fang Shi breathed a sigh of relief and was about to explain to Luo He, but Luo He smiled slightly and said, "Fang Zi, it's alright, I didn't misunderstand."

However, Fang Shi seemed to see a flame ignite behind her.

Um—I feel like you've misunderstood something.

"Young master, hurry upstairs!" the proprietress upstairs urged again.

"————"

Whoosh! The flames behind Luohe intensified, and Fang Shi had no choice but to shrug and spread his hands.

The two then went upstairs, where the proprietress was already waiting in the alchemy room. In the entire Emerald City, apart from Fang Shi, there was probably no one else who could receive such treatment in terms of personal relationships.

But that's the part of the way I can't understand. What happened after he fell asleep that night that the landlady could call it a friendship?

Well then, let's focus on official business for now, and ask about it separately another time when we have the chance.

Fang Shi took out a pile of spiritual herbs, some of which he had caught while fishing, and others which he had obtained by clearing out mystical beasts around the city in the past few days. The maids spread them all out, almost filling the alchemy room.

Normally, Zhu Huan'e's alchemy room wouldn't have room for such low-grade spiritual herbs, but today she not only personally counted them, but also inquired in detail about Luo He's physique and specially made pills for her. She was even more dedicated than the alchemists in the alchemy room downstairs.

The more Zhu Huan'e tried, the more uncertain Fang Shi felt. Only after the two had finished their questioning did he dare to cautiously ask, "Boss lady, how much do all these pills cost in total?"

"Well, not much is needed, three thousand will do."

The maids standing nearby were astonished. Although these pills were low-grade, they were custom-made by the proprietress, a fifth-grade alchemist. Just the reputation and the undoubtedly perfect quality of the pills alone could not possibly be worth only a few thousand or three thousand. That would be better off being given away for free.

"This is... a bit too cheap, isn't it?"

Fang Shi wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself, "If you're not going to take my money, what else do you want to take?"

He Zi's gaze was like a needle piercing his eyes; though seemingly innocent and clear, it put immense pressure on Fang Shi.

Having no other choice, he asked on the spot, "Boss lady, I fell asleep in the room that day and was impolite. I don't know what happened that you called us friends. I am flattered and hope you can explain."

Zhu Huan'e then said, "In that case, I will be frank. I had a conversation with the young master the other day and discovered his extraordinary talent in alchemy. Therefore, I would like to take you as my disciple."

"Huh?" Fang Shi and Luo Erhe were both surprised by her response.

Fang Shi immediately spoke up, "Boss lady, you're joking. I can't even sense any Xuan Qi, how could I possibly refine any pills?"

You said you'd like to find a reason, could you find a more reliable one?

But Zhu Huan'e wasn't just talking nonsense. She had considered that if Fang Shi, a living elixir, were still alive, this was the only way for her to befriend him and protect him from being harmed by the outside alchemy sects.

Even if we talk about the pros and cons, this is the young master's talent, which is destined to be difficult to hide. Only by letting him understand the mysteries of alchemy can we have the ability to defend against it.

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