138: Are you trying to betray the sect leader?

"I'm only here to perform Alchemy because I have some free time right now!"

As Feng Ming was speaking, an Alchemist suddenly ran in from outside the Alchemy Hall and shouted.

"Which one is Feng Ming?"

After Feng Ming finished speaking, he left the Alchemy Hall.

Everyone watched Feng Ming's departing back until he was out of sight, then turned to look at Xu Moqian.

"Senior Brother Xu, do you think what Feng Ming said is true? When I came this morning, I did hear that the Feng Family's Medicinal Pill shop has started business."

"Feng Ming's Alchemy methods are indeed good, but the Feng Family is going head-to-head with the Huangfu Family. If we join the Feng Family, doesn't that mean we'll be standing on the opposite side of the Huangfu Family?"

"That's where you're wrong. If the Feng Family has the confidence to go against the Huangfu Family, it means they have good Pill Formulas in their hands."

"Besides, the Huangfu Family never looked highly upon us anyway. If the Feng Family doesn't mind us and gives us a chance, what's the harm in becoming enemies with the Huangfu Family?"

"Exactly. The Huangfu Family doesn't understand Alchemy at all and doesn't respect us. But Feng Ming is different; he's a Sixth-Grade Alchemist and an Elder of the Sect. He might be a good choice."

Listening to everyone's discussion, Xu Moqian thought for a moment and spoke up, "I think we can give it a try. After all, earning money is the same regardless of whose family it is."

"In the Huangfu Family, calling us Alchemists is just a nice way of putting it; to be blunt, we're just beasts of burden. They only want us to refine pills and don't care at all if our Alchemy skills improve."

"Feng Ming is part of the Feng Family and an Elder of the Sect, so he'll look after us to some extent. Besides, the guidance of a Sixth-Grade Alchemist is a rare opportunity."

Everyone was already somewhat tempted, and after hearing Xu Moqian's words, they were even more certain of their choice.

Feng Ming didn't know about this. As he walked out of Pill Peak, he saw Lu Qianqian standing at the entrance.

Seeing him arrive, she immediately broke into a smile.

"Let's go. The Sect Master has already notified Elder Xu to meet you together!"

Feng Ming nodded, then hurriedly spoke up, asking with a serious expression.

"Qianqian, before we go see the Sect Master and Elder Xu, I want to ask you something first. You must answer me seriously."

Seeing how serious Feng Ming was, Lu Qianqian's expression also became solemn.

"What is it?"

Come to think of it, this was the first time Feng Ming had spoken to her so formally, and she really wasn't used to it.

Feng Ming didn't waste any words and asked directly.

"Do you know where the ingredients for the seventh-grade elixir your father collected are kept?"

Originally, Lu Qianqian had all sorts of expectations and fantasies in her heart.

She thought Feng Ming was going to ask if she liked him or something.

She didn't expect him to ask such a terrifying question right off the bat.

Lu Qianqian immediately became wary.

"Wait, Brother-in-law, why are you asking this? Those are my father's most precious possessions."

"You're not planning to target those medicinal ingredients, are you? Are you doing right by my sister?"

Lu Qianqian scolded.

Feng Ming waved his hand.

"What's going on in that little head of yours? Your sister already knows about this."

Then, Feng Ming repeated what he had told Lu An'an to Lu Qianqian.

"What are you thinking? Your sister has known about this for a long time!"

As he spoke, Feng Ming told her the details of how he and Lu An'an had discussed the matter.

After listening, Lu Qianqian was completely dazed.

After a long time, she looked at Feng Ming and said seriously.

"Brother-in-law, can you really refine the medicine to treat my mother? And succeed on the first try?"

Feng Ming nodded. "Of course. Don't you believe me? When have I ever let you down?"

Hearing this, Lu Qianqian lowered her head and murmured.

"You didn't take an interest in me, and that let me down a lot!"

"Hmm? What did you say?"

Feng Ming was bewildered. Lu Qianqian quickly said, "It's nothing."

"I'm saying that I naturally believe in your ability, but a seventh-grade elixir is no joke. If it fails, that would be..."

Feng Ming nodded. "I understand what you mean, but if I wasn't confident, why would I tell you?"

"Let's put it this way: with my current strength, let alone a seventh-grade elixir, even a Ninth-Rank one, as long as I have the ingredients, I can refine it and guarantee success."

"I'm laying my cards on the table; I'm not hiding it anymore. I'm actually a Ninth-Rank Alchemist."

"If I wasn't confident, would I have told you?"

"What did you say?"

Lu Qianqian was completely stunned. "Ninth-Rank?"

Feng Ming quickly made a shushing gesture. "It's enough that you know. Don't spread it around, unless you want your sister to become a widow."

His current strength had only just reached a Breakthrough to the Golden Core. If people knew he had the power of a Ninth-Rank Alchemist, it definitely wouldn't be a good thing.

"Sigh, I have no choice. If it weren't for wanting to cure your mother to gain your father's approval and marry your sister sooner, I wouldn't have revealed my strength."

Lu Qianqian looked at Feng Ming with a complex expression.

How should she put it? She felt both envious and disappointed.

She naturally looked forward to her mother getting better soon so the family could be reunited, but knowing that Feng Ming was doing all this for her sister made her feel inevitably dejected.

She was so envious that her sister had such a man who loved her so much that he was willing to take such risks just to marry her sooner.

Her father's wrath was not something just anyone could withstand, especially when it concerned her mother.

However, regardless of who Feng Ming was doing it for, she hoped her mother would get better.

So, she was willing to cooperate with Feng Ming and take a gamble.

"I know where the herbs are!"

"The problem is that Father values those ingredients too much. Once they're taken, he'll notice immediately. Even if we steal them while he's not home, it would only take fifteen minutes from the time he finds out to the time he rushes back."

"This is too risky, and we won't have any time to refine the Medicinal Pill."

Feng Ming frowned. "That's a bit tricky. It'll be my first time refining a soul settling pill, and I can't be interrupted during the process. It'll take at least thirty minutes; fifteen minutes isn't enough."

"The ingredients must be taken away."

Lu Qianqian looked dejected. "In that case, we don't have a chance at all."

"With Father's abilities, it would be too easy for him to find us."

"This plan won't work at all."

Feng Ming shook his head. "It's not like there's no way. Once we see the Sect Master, it'll naturally be feasible."

Lu Qianqian was shocked. "You're going to tell the Sect Master about this? But he might not be willing to help us."

Feng Ming smiled craftily. "Doing it openly definitely won't work, but for the sake of your sister's and my happiness, better it's a Fellow Daoist who suffers than me."

"You want to set up the Sect Master?"

During today's conversation with Feng Ming, Lu Qianqian was shocked time and time again.

They were both human, so why was this guy Feng Ming's train of thought so different from everyone else's?

Most people would think about how to bribe or please the Sect Master when they first join the Sect, but he's the opposite—he wants to set the man up right from the start.

This brother-in-law of hers was truly unique and didn't play by the rules.

"Just say if you're in or not!"

"I'm in!"