Xue Junhan rubbed his fingers together. He couldn't wait any longer. His little apprentice was right next door. Old Man Wang and Old Man Ge had messed things up. Now it was his turn to save the day.

Xue Junhan straightened his clothes and went out, determined to make a good impression on his disciple. A disciple like this was truly hard to find even with a lantern; this was definitely a disciple sent to him by the Heavenly Dao. Heh, he was overthinking it.

Ye Xiruo listened with a frown as Old Man Wang and Old Man Ge rambled on and on, praising how wonderful Youran Residence was, how enviable their treatment was, and how they would never be forced to do anything. They were free to leave whenever they wanted, and Youran Residence would always welcome them back if they wished.

"Don't try to fool me by offering to buy the pills we refine ourselves."

If we're going to settle down in Mo City, we'll definitely need to buy medicinal herbs, and besides using the pills we refine ourselves, we'll also need to sell them. Opening a pill shop requires capital; medicinal herbs, employees, and the shop itself add up to a huge expense.

The most important thing is the poison on Chi Yi's body, which she hasn't studied in detail yet. It's a poison that can keep miners in the mines for their entire lives, and they don't want to escape. Just thinking about it makes Ye Xiruo feel very troubled.

This poison must be very potent. What if she can't handle it by herself, and Zishu and Senior Brother Yingxun can't handle it either? Are we just going to watch Chiyi and the others die from the poison?

Therefore, Ye Xiruo did not go too far.

Every alchemist has a temper and pride; she just wanted better treatment and didn't want to be taken advantage of by these two old men.

Sure enough, even better treatment followed.

Zishu, Yingxun, and Yexi Ruo were of one mind and supported any decision Yexi Ruo made.

Xue Junhan suddenly pushed open the door, and Lin Gongfeng, Bai Gongfeng, and Yu Gongfeng couldn't help but follow, not wanting the old man Xue to get there first.

"Snow Goddess, Forest Goddess, White Goddess, Yu Goddess, what brings you here?" The terms haven't been agreed upon yet, and these gods have already jumped out. How can we have a pleasant time now?

"I have met the six honored guests."

Xue Junhan looked Ye Xiruo up and down several times, becoming more and more satisfied with her. He then asked directly, "Little girl, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

What? Ye Xiruo Σ(°△°|||)︴ quickly shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, but I already have a master and do not intend to seek a new master."

"I see! What level is your master?"

"Even if my master is an eighth-grade alchemist, I will never abandon him."

"You're mistaken. Your master sent you out to gain experience so you could find opportunities. I am your opportunity. I am already three thousand years old, and you will be my only disciple. I will impart all my knowledge to you. Don't you really want to consider it?"

“I’m sorry, my master has been very kind to me, and I cannot be an ungrateful person.”

The several worshippers who had come excitedly to take on apprentices were dumbfounded. They hadn't expected that the apprentices they had chosen already had a master and were unwilling to become their disciples. How could this be?

"Are you really unwilling to become my disciple? I am a divine master."

What? A divine master? Aside from my cheapskate mother, I've never seen a divine master before. If this old man is a divine master, then the three retainers behind him must also be divine masters.

Just what is the background of this You Ran Ju? How come there are so many Divine Masters in this small city of Mo? Or are Divine Masters already commonplace in the Azure Continent? Ye Xiruo's heart was filled with turmoil.

"You are a divine master, what is your connection with the divine master families in the immortal realm?"

The young apprentice seems to know quite a lot. It seems his master is no pushover either, knowing such secrets.

"I will destroy that family sooner or later." Xue Junhan's smile faded.

If her guess was correct, the Divine Master family was the root of all their problems. Her adoptive father and mother's hiding in Liu Family Village on the Taiyan Continent was inextricably linked to this family. And her adoptive mother's faked death and departure was also connected to this family.

It's safe to say that the parents definitely have a grudge against the Divine Master family, and now there's another person who wants to destroy the Divine Master family. This family really attracts a lot of bad reputation.

"Are you all divine masters? Aren't there any spies from divine master families?"

The remaining three worshippers twitched their lips a few times. This girl really has a rich imagination. Does she really think that the divine master is like cabbage, something that's commonplace?

Xue Junhan was now smug: "None of them are Divine Masters. Only I have truly stepped into the realm of Divine Masters. They have only just touched the edge. So, would you like to become my disciple?"

"Let me think about it. I'll come back tomorrow and give you a formal reply."

Ye Xiruo, Zishu, and Yingxun were all taken aback by You Ran Ju, and their feelings were quite complicated.

“Junior Sister, Master won’t blame you. The Taiyan Continent’s traditions have been severed. Even someone as brilliant as the Throne Ancestor, after years of study, would find it difficult to reach the Divine Master realm. If you can become a disciple of Divine Master Xue, it will be very beneficial to the Pill King Hall and the entire Taiyan Continent.”

“My master has shown me great kindness and support; how could I possibly be ungrateful?”

"Little Yezi, you've misunderstood. Your master naturally wants you to do better. The reason she sent you out is to broaden your horizons and help you find a path to breakthrough. Although you possess the bloodline of a Divine Master, how to use it effectively and how to truly reach the Divine Master realm are things the Pill King Palace cannot provide you. You should seize this opportunity."

"I won't let Master down. By the way, Senior Brother Yingxun, has Senior Medicine Emperor reached the Divine Master realm?"

Yingxun shook his head regretfully: "No, Master and Senior Yuzuo should be at roughly the same level."

The three of them communicated telepathically, talking as they walked, and soon returned to their small courtyard.

Ye Xiruo cleared out all three flower beds in the courtyard and planted spiritual vegetables. Because of the rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth, they had already sprouted. Ye Xiruo was in a good mood.

There seems to be a dried-up lotus pond. If Ye Xiru intends to make use of it, she could raise some fish and shrimp to be self-sufficient.

Tomorrow I'll go ask where I can find fish fry, shrimp, turtles, loaches, eels, and other juveniles.

The courtyard was bustling today; even the icy Night Sands was leaning against the railing, clutching his sword.

Princes Tai Yanli and Tai Yanheng were clumsily chopping meat, their expressions incredibly tragic—it was quite amusing.

The six chefs went out this morning and bought another batch of ingredients. They are now cooking with great enthusiasm. As soon as you enter the door, you can smell the enticing aroma.

Several large pots were set up in the courtyard, along with a cutting board, several large basins, and a long dining table with many dishes on it.