"Master Tower, the alchemist's robe is ready."

As the group chatted, a maid from the Black Dragon City Pill Tower approached, carrying a robe belonging to a mid-level fourth-grade alchemist. Ming Ningzhu followed behind her.

When Jin Jing, the patriarch of the Jin clan, saw the robe of a fourth-grade intermediate alchemist being delivered, he looked at Kong Bi, the patriarch of the Kong clan, with some surprise and asked with some curiosity, "Oh? Kong Bai is indeed worthy of being Elder Huo Sheng's disciple. I didn't expect him to be a fourth-grade intermediate alchemist at such a young age."

Upon hearing Jin Jing's praise, Kong Bi, the patriarch of the Kong clan, showed a hint of joy on his face. After all, with Kong Bai's current status, he would be able to attract many powerful individuals to serve the Kong clan after taking over the family in the future.

However, after Kong Bai shook his head, Kong Bi's smile faded considerably, and he said softly, "Clan Chief Jin is too kind. It is true that my son is Elder Huo Sheng's disciple, but he has not yet participated in the assessment for a fourth-grade intermediate alchemist."

"Oh? Master Ming, may I ask who passed the assessment for a fourth-grade intermediate alchemist? Could you please introduce them to me?"

Upon hearing that it wasn't Kong Bai, Jin Jing breathed a sigh of relief and said somewhat tactfully.

Ming Wei turned his gaze to Qin Xin, who was standing to the side. At this moment, Ming Ningzhu took the fourth-grade intermediate alchemist's robe from the maid and walked over, holding a pill formula scroll in her hand.

"This kid?" Jin Jing murmured, looking at Qin Xin, who was so young yet already a mid-level fourth-grade alchemist, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"He is Qin Xin, who hangs out with that gold ingot." Jin Long walked up to Jin Jing and introduced him directly.

Upon hearing this, Jin Jing's expression changed slightly. "Oh? I didn't expect him to have secretly run off to the Eastern Wilderness Academy. No wonder his damned mother has become much more assertive."

Jin Jing's words also reached Qin Xin's ears. He knew that Jin Yuanbao was an illegitimate child, but he did not expect that Jin Yuanbao's father would have such an attitude towards Jin Yuanbao.

"Qin Xin, how about you help me out?" After handing Qin Xin the robe of a fourth-grade intermediate alchemist and the recipe scroll for the Qi-Nourishing Pill, Ming Ningzhu suddenly whispered something in Qin Xin's ear.

Feeling the fragrant breeze wafting past his ear, Qin Xin felt a tingling sensation. Before he could pull away, Ming Ningzhu wrapped her arm around his.

"cough!"

Qin Xin coughed deeply, already anticipating the bad situation, but it was too late to break free.

"Grandpa, you don't need to worry about my marriage. Look, I've already found someone I like," Ming Ningzhu said, gazing tenderly into Qin Xin's eyes.

Ming Wei and Liu Jue were taken aback by Ming Ningzhu's sudden words and were momentarily speechless.

"Good! Good! Grandpa naturally agrees." Mingwei, realizing what was happening, immediately nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Jin Jing and Kong Bi's faces darkened for a moment. After all, they had just proposed marriage to Ming Wei, and Ming Ningzhu's actions were undoubtedly a slap in the face for them. They had no choice but to swallow their anger.

Feeling his arm touch something soft, Qin Xin tensed up and immediately pulled away from Ming Ningzhu's arm. It was because Qin Xue had been used as a shield that Han Yao hated him so much. Now that he had just solved one problem, he was naturally unwilling to let Ming Ningzhu continue to use Qin Xin as a shield.

"Miss Ningzhu, I already have someone I like, I'm sorry." Qin Xin quickly took a step back and repeatedly declined.

Upon hearing Qin Xin's words, Ming Ningzhu immediately looked aggrieved. If Qin Xin didn't know what kind of personality Ming Ningzhu had, his pitiful appearance might have moved him to pity.

Ming Ningzhu deliberately walked to Qin Xin's side, her eyes seemingly filled with tears, and said aggrievedly, "It's okay, I will always be by your side waiting for you."

"Pooh!"

"Scumbag!"

"Born into good fortune but unaware of it!"

Hearing some curses, Qin Xin felt helpless. He hadn't expected Ming Ningzhu, who always seemed so aloof, to speak to him so humbly. In fact, her demeanor almost made Qin Xin doubt himself, making him feel like he was a real scumbag.

"Miss Ningzhu, please don't hurt me." Qin Xin frowned and looked at the aggrieved Ming Ningzhu.

Feeling the murderous gazes directed at him by Kong Bai and Jin Long, Qin Xin felt somewhat uncomfortable. If he weren't in Black Dragon City, the two of them would probably have already attacked him.

"Hehe!" Ming Ningzhu gave a sly smile.

"Alright, everyone disperse. Tomorrow is the Eastern Wilderness Pill Gathering. All participants, please prepare yourselves well." Seeing that things were getting a little out of control, Ming Wei said in a deep voice.

The group then dispersed, but before leaving, they all glared fiercely at Qin Xin.

"Qin Xin, I didn't expect you to participate in this Eastern Wilderness Pill Gathering. But this time I won't lose to you again!" Kong Bai, who was about to leave, walked up to Qin Xin and said softly.

Qin Xin simply smiled and said, "I'll keep you company!"

Jinlong also stepped forward, greeted Ming Ningzhu in a very gentlemanly manner, then looked Qin Xin up and down and slowly said, "Qin Xin, right? I heard that you have a good relationship with that Jin Yuanbao."

Hearing the golden dragon speak like that, Qin Xin could naturally sense its ill intentions. He shrugged and said, "Yes, but so what?"

"I advise you to stay away from him, otherwise when I get rid of this bastard, I'll take care of you too." Seeing Qin Xin's indifferent attitude, Jinlong was also a little angry and threatened him.

"A bastard? If that's the case, then what about your father?" Qin Xin feigned a puzzled expression.

Seeing Qin Xin's reaction, Jinlong realized his mistake. His expression immediately changed, and he turned to leave, leaving behind the words, "Hmph! Qin Xin, I'll remember you!"

Kong Bai, with a smile in his eyes, made a throat-slitting gesture at Qin Xin before leaving with Jinlong, as if the two had something to plot.

Qin Xin didn't care about the so-called threat, but he was still somewhat displeased that Ming Ningzhu used him as a shield. After all, the Jin Clan and the Kong Clan were very powerful, and if the two clans targeted the Tianyuan Qin Clan behind him, it would cause a lot of trouble.

"Miss Ningzhu, isn't this a bit too much?" Qin Xin said, looking at Ming Ningzhu with a cold gaze.

Ming Ningzhu sensed the coldness emanating from Qin Xin, and her expression changed slightly. She said with some grievance, "There is something wrong with that, but you are still the first man to directly reject me in front of so many people."

Hearing Ming Ningzhu's words, Qin Xin realized that his direct refusal would indeed make the girl very embarrassed, so his previous dissatisfaction lessened considerably.

“Miss Ningzhu, although my frankness may be inappropriate, it is the truth. I already have someone I like,” Qin Xin said seriously.

Upon hearing Qin Xin's words, Ming Ningzhu suddenly laughed, "You don't actually think I have feelings for you, do you?"

"Uh...it's best if there isn't one." Qin Xin was a little embarrassed and walked directly towards the accommodation that Ming Ningzhu had arranged for him.

Ming Ningzhu remained where she was, watching Qin Xin's departing figure, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

"Someone you admire?"

A barely audible murmur escaped Ming Ningzhu's lips, but Qin Xin, who had already walked away, did not hear it.