Mundane Saint

Chapter 84 – Cooperation can be further deepened

Originally, Feng Wuxin shouldn't have asked such a question, as it was probing into the privacy of a powerful figure.

Choosing to live in seclusion meant not wanting to be questioned.

If one insisted on finding out, it could very well cost them their life.

However, after being "exiled" by the Feng family, she made up her mind to use the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall to climb her way up, and eventually, make those who once looked down on her and those who wanted her dead taste the bitter fruit of their actions.

So, Feng Wuxin decided to take the risk.

Having the assistance of such a reclusive powerhouse would make everything much easier.

She hoped this "cooperation" could go deeper.

Ideally, it wouldn't be limited to just these low-level healing medicines.

Qin Yiyao's potential was enormous, and Feng Wuxin could almost foresee that she would occupy a position among the top alchemy masters in the future.

And Feng Wuxin was the first to take the plunge.

The benefits it could bring were immense.

If her influence grew, it would inevitably attract stronger and more established opponents. Once conflict arose, Qin Yiyao would be drawn in, and Gu Heng would also become involved... After all, he wouldn't just sit by and watch his disciple be bullied.

"Do you need to know this?"

Qin Yiyao countered, her tone calm but with a hint of warning.

"If you can't tell me, I won't force it."

Qin Yiyao looked at her serious expression, her gaze darkening, "I know, you're not ordinary."

"Having a Body Fusion stage level ten cultivator as a personal guard and chief steward is a privilege only the most favored royals of the Sunflare Empire might enjoy, but you're not royalty, and a small place like this couldn't produce someone with your vision."

Feng Wuxin's hand silently clenched.

"Moreover, behind the Golden Phoenix Treasure Hall is a rather large family, the Feng clan... and your surname is Feng."

Qin Yiyao's words left Feng Wuxin breathless.

So, she already knew her background!

"If the Feng clan wanted their blood relatives to go out and train, sending them to the Sunflare Empire would be too shabby, so I guess you're not here to train, you were exiled."

Every word hit home.

Feng Wuxin raised her head, a bitter smile on her lips, yet she had to admit, "You're right... that's indeed the case."

"I know what you're thinking," Qin Yiyao chuckled lightly, "You were sent here, perhaps to protect you, perhaps to neglect you, but you don't care about that, you only think about returning to the Feng clan as a victor!"

"But my master doesn't care, so no matter what you're plotting, he won't get involved."

Hearing this, Feng Wuxin felt a bit disappointed, but it was also expected.

If he wasn't tired of conflict, he wouldn't have come to such a place, opened a Medicine Hall, and treated mortals.

It was clear he didn't want to get involved in the affairs of cultivators anymore.

Unless someone provoked him.

Qin Yiyao stepped closer, looking down at Feng Wuxin, "But I'm interested."

"Hmm?"

Feng Wuxin looked up, meeting her gaze directly.

"We both have potential and ambition. You want to return to your family as a strong and victorious figure, and I want my name to resonate throughout this world. You help me, and naturally, I'll help you."

Qin Yiyao's words were cold yet confident. If it were someone else, Feng Wuxin would think they were boasting, because a girl of sixteen or seventeen at the second level of Foundation Establishment was actually quite mediocre, but Feng Wuxin knew that being taken as a disciple by Young Master Gu and being able to refine "Golden Spirit Liquid" meant she was no ordinary talent!

Moreover, what puzzled Feng Wuxin the most was Qin Yiyao's mindset and thoughts, which didn't match her age at all.

Since Qin Yiyao entered, she hadn't spoken more than ten sentences, but within those ten sentences, from the current situation in this small town to the signs of the world's great affairs, Qin Yiyao had made some astonishing insights... Feng Wuxin even felt like she was conversing not with a naive girl, but with an empress who held sway over the world!

"You're hesitating."

Qin Yiyao saw through Feng Wuxin's thoughts at a glance, her voice as calm as ever.

Feng Wuxin nodded.

Qin Yiyao raised an eyebrow, indicating her understanding.

"Take your time to think about it. I'll come back tomorrow, and I hope your answer won't disappoint me then."

Watching her gradually receding figure, Feng Wuxin suddenly felt a surge of excitement.

Her words... were very convincing.

Although Qin Yiyao was only at the second level of Foundation Establishment now, wasn't she also just the president of a branch in Cloud Spirit City?

So, why not go for it?

...

Qin Yiyao returned to the Medicine Hall, and by then, Gu Heng had already finished cooking.

"Master, this is a thousand taels of gold notes from President Feng."

She placed the wooden box on the table, and Gu Heng responded casually, bringing the dishes to the table, and the master and disciple began to eat.

With so much money from Feng Wuxin, Gu Heng put a lot of effort into cooking, buying whatever was expensive, but the only regret was that the System's skill teachings didn't include "cooking."

So, the food Gu Heng cooked could only be described as mediocre.

Not as good as eating out.

But eating out every day would easily let others know they were wealthy, and in this world, being a poor mortal was safer than being a wealthy one.

"By the way, Yiyao, take this and add it to the hot water when you bathe tonight."

Halfway through the meal, Gu Heng seemed to remember something, and then took out a piece of brown dried medicinal mud from behind, placing it on the table.

Qin Yiyao also paused her chopsticks, as she couldn't tell what it was.

But it was medicine refined by her master.

And his alchemy skills were unrivaled.

So, it was definitely something good.

"This is a medicinal mud I just made, my own exclusive formula. Add it to your bath, and it can enhance your physique, it's very effective."

Gu Heng hadn't made this kind of medicinal mud in a long time.

And it actually looked quite bad, resembling a lump, and a dried one at that.

But the effect was excellent. He had used it on a wealthy old man with osteoporosis in Greenwood City before, and it was said that the same night, he had an extraordinarily robust physique, able to toss and turn with his new "old partner."

They broke several beds.

After repeatedly confirming that this thing had no strange catalytic effects, he gave it to Qin Yiyao.

Because in a few days, she would be going to the Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds to hunt.

Gu Heng was worried that this little girl, with her delicate skin, wouldn't have much strength. He had also made her many sumptuous meals these days, but her body was still quite thin, except for two soft parts that looked a bit fuller than before, there was no change...

Indeed, just reading and studying to temper the body wasn't enough, it should be considered internal training, and he needed to give Qin Yiyao some external help.

"Thank you, Master."

Qin Yiyao smiled with dimples, happily putting away the medicinal mud.