Qin Luo was stunned for a moment when he heard the system notification.
He wasn't surprised by the increase in his affection level, but was this pill also part of the opportunity?
After thinking for a while, he could only attribute it to the fact that Yi Ting had refined the third-grade pills on her own, without him interfering in the process.
"It seems that the second-grade alchemy skills that I taught Yiting before were also included in the scope of the system's opportunity return, which is why there was no system notification for the pills she refined before."
Thinking of this, Qin Luo shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"Brother Qin, we really owe you all this time. If it weren't for Miss Yiting winning the alchemist selection, I probably wouldn't even be qualified to compete for the position of family head."
As Lin Yu spoke, he bowed to Qin Luo with a gesture of gratitude on his face.
Lin Yu knew that his eldest brother and third brother were not to be underestimated; each of them had a third-grade alchemist behind them, which was why they were so fearless.
Now that Yiting has won the selection, it means that he now has an alchemist capable of refining grade three pills. In his eyes, this is a crucial advantage, putting him on an equal footing with his two compatriots.
Qin Luo snapped out of his daze, waved his hand, and replied with a smile:
"Brother Lin, you're too kind. We only did what we could. Besides, this is also an opportunity for Miss Yi, after all, a third-grade alchemist's notes are priceless."
"Brother Qin is right." Lin Yu nodded slightly, but he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
At this moment, the crowd in the square dispersed with lingering reminiscence, discussing the alchemy selection process in small groups as they left.
Yi Ting was talking to the elder of the Lin family, and judging from her flushed face, they seemed to be discussing something.
Qin Luo and the others also noticed the situation over there and went over.
As soon as Qin Luo approached, he heard the Lin family elder shaking his head in a troubled voice:
“Miss Yi, as you know, our Lin family’s library is an important place in the family. It contains many precious books and secret recipes and outsiders are not allowed to enter. This is a rule of the Lin family that has been in place for many years and cannot be broken easily.”
"The reason you were allowed to go in and look through the notes of a third-grade alchemist is because the patriarch is seriously injured and urgently needs an alchemist. This is already the biggest exception."
"Please forgive me, but I cannot grant your request."
Hearing his resolute words, Yi Ting felt very anxious. She knew that it would be difficult to ask Qin Luo to enter the Lin family's library with her, but she still wanted to try her best.
Yi Ting knew that her master was also a second-grade alchemist. With his alchemy skills, he would definitely be able to reach the third-grade alchemist realm after reviewing the notes. That's why she mustered up the courage to make a request to this elder.
Yi Ting bit her lip, knowing in her heart that this request would most likely be rejected. But if the clan elder really refused her, then she would have no choice but to ask the clan elder to transfer her spot to her master, which would be Yi Ting's last resort.
Just as Yiting announced that she wanted to transfer her spot, a gentle voice sounded from behind her.
“Miss Yi, I appreciate your kindness. But the Lin family’s rules cannot be broken. These are rules that have been passed down for many years, and we should respect them.”
Upon hearing the voice, Yi Ting quickly turned around and found Qin Luo looking at her with a slightly reproachful gaze. He must have overheard her entire discussion with the clan elder.
“Master...Young Master Qin, I...I was just a little worried about going in alone.”
Yi Ting wanted to confide in Qin Luo about her grievances, but when she saw Xia Zihan beside him, she still addressed her by name and put on a cold expression.
Seeing this, Lin Yu's eyes flickered, then he stepped forward and said:
"Elder Lin, I remember the clan rules only say that outsiders are not allowed to look through important cultivation techniques and martial arts skills, right?"
"It doesn't say that outsiders are not allowed to go in, as long as they don't step into the core area of the library."
"Second Young Master, this..."
Old Lin frowned, seemingly pondering what Lin Yu had said.
Lin Yu's words were indeed correct; the clan rules did not prohibit outsiders from entering the library, but only restricted their access to core cultivation techniques and martial arts skills.
However, this library is an important place for the Lin family, and there has never been a precedent of allowing outsiders to enter.
Lin Yu noticed Old Master Lin's worries and continued to persuade him:
"Elder Lin, I'm just going in to accompany him. Besides, aren't you here too? If Brother Qin accidentally steps into the core area, you can stop him in time, right?"
Hearing his words, Old Lin pondered for a moment, and finally sighed:
"The Second Young Master is right. Young Friend Qin, since the Second Young Master has put in a good word for you, I will take the liberty of allowing you to enter the library, but you may only move within the designated area."
Qin Luo hadn't expected that this seemingly stubborn old man would actually agree to let him enter the Lin family's library, so he quickly clasped his hands in a slight fist salute.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Lin."
Old Lin stroked his white beard and nodded.
"There's no time to lose, so you two come with me. After all, you only have three days to review the alchemist's notes. The full moon three days from now will be the perfect time to refine the 'Soul-Cleansing and Poison-Dissolving Pill'."
After saying that, Old Lin gestured to the two of them, and then took the lead and walked ahead.
A deep sense of smugness was hidden in Yi Ting's eyes as she glanced at Xia Zihan almost imperceptibly.
"Zihan, I..."
Just as Qin Luo was about to explain to her, Xia Zihan walked up to him. She gently placed her slender fingers on Qin Luo's robe, carefully smoothing out the wrinkles. A slight smile played on her lips, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful expression.
"Qin Luo, you don't need to explain anything to me. I'm not that petty. This is a great opportunity, you should seize it. I won't overthink it."
As she spoke, she gently smoothed out the small wrinkles on Qin Luo's robes. After tidying up his robes, Xia Zihan took a step back and looked at him with understanding.
"Hurry up and go, or Old Lin will be too far away."
Qin Luo was also somewhat surprised. He felt that Xia Zihan seemed to have changed a lot recently, but he didn't think much about it at the moment. He gave her an apologetic smile, exchanged a glance with Yi Ting, and then the two of them quickly followed Old Man Lin.
Xia Zihan stood still, her gaze following Qin Luo's retreating figure until they disappeared from sight, at which point a deep, unfathomable look appeared in her eyes.
At this moment, she was certain that Yi Ting definitely had ulterior motives towards Qin Luo, and the look in her eyes grew even colder.
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