Standing in the middle, Qin Luo sensed the tense atmosphere and coughed awkwardly.
"Zihan, this is Yiting, the alchemist I mentioned to you before. Yiting, this is Zihan."
Qin Luo tried to break the awkward silence by introducing them to each other.
Xia Zihan's eyes flickered when she heard Qin Luo's introduction. She came to Qin Luo's side, took his arm affectionately, and revealed a breathtaking smile.
"I have often heard Qin Luo mention you and praise your talent in alchemy. Meeting you today, I can see that I have long admired your reputation."
Although the words were polite, the slightly raised tone carried a hint of provocation that was not easily detected.
When Yi Ting saw her assertive gesture, her eyes dimmed slightly, but she hadn't forgotten Qin Luo's instructions to her, and she quickly regained her composure.
He nodded slightly and said in a calm tone:
"You flatter me. It's just a minor skill."
Seeing her calm demeanor, Xia Zihan's guard immediately relaxed, and the smile on her lips became more genuine.
Seeing this, Qin Luo felt a great weight lifted from his heart. Fortunately, Yi Ting listened to him and didn't give herself away; in fact, her acting skills were even better than his.
At this moment, Xia Qi also walked over, glanced at Yi Ting, and then asked Qin Luo:
"Is this the female alchemist you invited?"
Qin Luo nodded slightly:
“That’s right. Now, refining second-grade pills is no problem for her. I believe she has full confidence in refining third-grade pills.”
"By the way, where is Brother Lin?"
At this point, Qin Luo asked with some confusion.
After receiving confirmation from Qin Luo, Xia Qi glanced at Yi Ting in surprise. He hadn't expected such a young woman to be a second-grade alchemist; he had thought Qin Luo had introduced a middle-aged woman.
After a moment of surprise, he answered Qin Luo's question.
"Brother Lin went out early this morning, probably to negotiate with someone from his family."
As they were talking, a brown streak of light swept across the horizon and arrived in front of them in a matter of moments.
Lin Yu's face was slightly dark, but it couldn't hide his refined and scholarly demeanor.
Qin Luo and Xia Qi felt a pang of anxiety upon seeing his expression. Had something unexpected happened during the negotiations?
After landing, Lin Yu looked at everyone, sighed slightly, and said with some shame:
"Gentlemen, after I informed my family about this matter, they were interested but also very cautious. After careful consideration, they felt that this matter was of great importance and that we could not place all our hopes on one person."
"Now they are gathering second-grade alchemists to conduct a screening, hoping to select the most suitable person from among them."
"It's truly my oversight that I have to trouble you all to participate in the selection process now!"
Lin Yu clasped his hands slightly, with a hint of apology.
Xia Qi frowned slightly upon hearing this, as if the already slim chances had become even more distant.
Qin Luo smiled calmly, stepped forward, took Lin Yu's arm, and said:
"Brother Lin, there's no need to blame yourself. This isn't your fault. Since a selection process is necessary, it's harmless. I believe Yiting's talent won't disappoint them."
Through the simulation, Qin Luo knew that with the profoundness of Yi Ting's Flame Rhyme Sacred Body, the final winner would definitely be her. Moreover, with her nascent spiritual Flame Rhyme, she might even have a slight chance of refining a fourth-grade pill on her own.
Lin Yu paused slightly upon hearing Qin Luo's confident words, and when he looked behind him, he saw the extremely gentle woman, and was startled.
He could hardly believe that this young woman was actually a second-grade alchemist; no wonder Brother Qin had such strong confidence.
After a moment's thought, Lin Yu looked at Qin Luo and nodded slightly, saying:
"Since Brother Qin has said so, we must set off immediately. The family selection is scheduled for eleven days from now."
"It's quite a distance from here to Liaonan City. I think it will take us about ten days to get there. If we set off now, we can still make it in time."
Xia Qi, who was standing to the side, was puzzled by his words. Although Liaonan City was some distance away, at their speed, they could reach it in three days at most if they traveled at full speed. How could it take ten days to get there?
But when he realized Yiting's cultivation level, he immediately understood.
Just as everyone made this decision, Yiting suddenly spoke up:
"There's no need for such trouble or wasting so much time. Just let Young Master Qin Luo lead the way, and we'll be able to reach Liaonan City in no time."
Everyone was taken aback by these words. Qin Luo stood there awkwardly, thinking to himself: Why is this girl causing trouble at this time? Is she retaliating for Xia Zihan's actions earlier?
Xia Zihan's face darkened instantly, and she glared at her with displeasure, saying:
"Miss Yi, isn't what you're saying a bit inappropriate? How can you expect Qin Luo to carry a young, unmarried woman like you on his back?"
"Since you've made that suggestion, how about I take over guiding you?"
Yi Ting shook her head slightly, her expression resolute:
“I appreciate Miss Xia’s kindness, but I only trust Young Master Qin Luo. He saved my life when I was in danger before, and he is the only one who can make me feel at ease here. So please understand.”
"Moreover, this is the most effective method. Time is of the essence, and you cannot delay your journey because of my cultivation level."
Hearing this, Xia Zihan became even angrier. Just as she was about to lash out, Xia Qi gently pulled her back.
Xia Qi shook his head slightly, signaling her not to act impulsively.
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