A gentle breeze blew through the window, creating a rustling sound.
Qin Luo looked at the already dark night, then at Yi Ting in his arms, hesitated for a long time before gently placing her on the bed.
He hadn't forgotten that Xia Zihan was still waiting for him over there. If he didn't hurry back, she might throw another little tantrum.
"Hmm~"
Despite Qin Luo's gentle movements, he still managed to wake Yi Ting.
She groggily opened her eyes, and upon seeing Qin Luo's actions, she instantly snapped back to reality. She quickly reached out and grabbed Qin Luo's sleeve, her eyes filled with reluctance.
"Master, are you leaving Yiting?"
Yi Ting bit her lower lip lightly, and a faint mist appeared in her eyes, making her look somewhat desolate at the moment.
Qin Luo's heart softened, but then he thought of Xia Zihan, and his face immediately showed reluctance:
"Yiting, I can't stay here any longer, and you know why."
After a long pause, Qin Luo said helplessly.
Hearing his answer, Yi Ting's eyes dimmed slightly, but she was not about to give up this hard-won opportunity so easily.
If she were to let her master return to Xia Zihan's side like this, her intuition told her that Xia Zihan would definitely not give her and Qin Luo any more opportunities to be alone together in the future.
Thinking of this, Yiting gripped Qin Luo's clothes tightly with both hands, gazing at him with tears streaming down her face.
"Master, are you really going to leave Yiting here alone? So much has happened today, Yiting is so scared. Please stay here with Yiting for one night, okay? Just one night."
Qin Luo sighed softly: "Yi Ting, I know you were frightened today, but what about Zi Han..."
Hearing his somewhat resolute tone, Yiting panicked and quickly interrupted him, saying in a pitiful voice:
"Master, please stay here. I promise, just for one night, I'll be fine tomorrow."
Qin Luo looked helplessly at Yi Ting, knowing that she was in a very fragile state right now. If he left like this, she might not be able to settle down afterwards. But if he didn't go back soon, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Xia Zihan, putting him in a dilemma.
Yi Ting seemed to sense Qin Luo's hesitation, and bit her lower lip so hard that it even drew a trace of blood.
He thought to himself: Is it really that difficult? Is Xia Zihan more important to him than himself? No, that's impossible!
From the moment we first met until now, my thoughts have been entirely focused on my master. So why does Xia Zihan have the right to openly and legitimately stay by Qin Luo's side, while I have to be so cautious?
Thinking of this, Yi Ting slowly lowered her hand that was tightly gripping Qin Luo's clothes, her eyes filled with a hint of determination and madness.
"Master... are you really leaving?" The voice was broken, filled with grievance and a hint of unclear emotion.
In that instant, Qin Luo suddenly tensed up, his body instinctively entering a state of alertness, as if he sensed that something unusual was about to happen, and if he refused, who knew what crazy things Yi Ting might do.
"I......"
Qin Luo opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found his throat felt like it was choked by something. He had never felt so conflicted, torn between his worry for Yi Ting and his responsibility to Xia Zihan.
After a long while, Qin Luo finally let out a soft sigh.
Seeing that he was no longer leaving, Yi Ting was overjoyed. She pressed her cheek against his chest and smiled smugly. Sure enough, her master still cared about her.
At this moment, the room fell into a heavy silence, with only the slightly suppressed breathing of the two people echoing in the air.
......
Two days later, a soft footstep sounded outside the guest room, followed a moment later by a series of thumping sounds echoing in the quiet corridor.
A short while later, the door creaked open.
Qin Luo breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lin Yu in front of him.
Seeing his relieved expression, Lin Yu couldn't help but chuckle:
"Brother Qin, you don't necessarily think Miss Xia has arrived, do you?"
Qin Luo's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he shook his head with a wry smile.
"Brother Lin, you wouldn't have come here specifically to make fun of me, would you?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yu's expression turned serious, and he took out a scroll and a black cloth bag.
"As Brother Qin knows, the Alchemist Association's selection process for alchemy will take place in five days. Although I don't want to disturb you, time is of the essence, and we need to make some preparations in advance."
"This selection will refine the most basic Grade 3 Rejuvenation Pill."
"This scroll records the alchemy techniques for the Rejuvenation Pill that our clan has mastered, but several key steps seem to be missing."
Qin Luo frowned slightly as he listened to his words. It seemed that the selection process would test the skills of a second-grade alchemist. If one wanted to stand out, one would not only have to successfully refine the pill, but also ensure its quality.
Seeing Qin Luo's furrowed brows, Lin Yu picked up the black cloth bag in his hand, untied the thin string at the top of the bag, and took out a medicinal herb that emitted a faint light.
"Brother Qin, these are the medicinal materials needed to refine the Rejuvenation Pill, but the quantity is limited. With my qualifications, this is all I can obtain. I hope it can be of some help."
At this point, Lin Yu sighed, his voice tinged with sadness as he said:
"Brother Qin must have noticed that the Lin family is not entirely peaceful. As the second son of the Lin family, I also have the opportunity to compete for the position of family head."
"Therefore, the purpose of refining this Soul-Cleansing and Poison-Dissolving Pill for my father is not only to cure his illness, but also an important opportunity for the three of us brothers to prove our abilities within the family."
"If he can perform outstandingly, he will likely become the next head of the family."
"But now, my eldest brother and third brother have each found a third-grade alchemist to help them, while I have not been able to find one. That is why I am so eager to find a third-grade alchemist."
At this point, Lin Yu looked at Qin Luo with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
"So, Brother Qin, you are my only hope now. If Miss Yiting stands out in this alchemy selection."
"By then, not only will Miss Yiting be able to peruse all the third-grade alchemist notes in my Lin family, but I will also have the qualifications to compete with my eldest brother and third brother for the position of family head!"
After saying this, Lin Yu handed the scroll and cloth bag to Qin Luo, then looked at him with a meaningful expression.
"Phew~"
Qin Luo exhaled a breath of stale air. He knew that Lin Yu wanted to bind them tightly together, afraid that they would be poached if he wasn't careful, which was why he was so eager to seek a 'reassurance'.
After a long pause, Qin Luo reached out and took it, looking at Lin Yu with a determined expression:
"Brother Lin, rest assured, since we have chosen to come to the Lin family with you, we will not let you down."
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