“Shameless, really shameless. This fellow’s so shameless. He’s clinging onto Miss Lou just like this!”
“He had a stroke of luck!”
“If I had known that I could suck up to an impressive alchemist like this, I would’ve stood up!”
“I also wish to receive Miss Lou’s guidance. Say, if I also call her Sister Qianxue, will she respond?”
“Bah! Don’t be shameless. I wondered who had bad-mouthed Miss Lou just now. If Miss Lou wants to give guidance, she should give it to me. I hadn’t insulted her”
“Blame it on me for having a narrow vision. I was prejudiced toward Miss Lou and felt that she could not do it. I regret it. I really regret it!”
The entire place was filled with such discussions of repentance.
Master Yan became unhappy hearing it all. After letting out a long sigh, he said, “Qing Er, since you have failed, you should concede defeat!”
Yan Gongqing was shaken, and he trembled. With panic and disbelief in his voice, he shouted, “Grandpa!!!”
Could it be that he had to kneel in front of everyone and slap himself? This was such a humiliation!
No! I’m Yan Gongqing, a genius alchemist who has reached the Alchemy King’s mansion. How can I do this kind of thing?
“Qing Er, you’re talented, but you think you’re lofty and noble. Suffering such a failure today is not entirely bad.” Master Yan was dejected. He was also proud like Yan Gongqing, but after Lou Qianxue had questioned him, he had come to a realization.
Lou Qianxue said that he had distorted the truth, and was he the so-called Master?
Yes. He was a master, a master with many disciples. He was well-respected by many people. So how could he not have the manner and mind of a master? It was out of his expectations that he would lose his reputation to a young girl after being successful throughout his life.
“Grandpa…”
“Kneel!” Master Yan’s tone was forceful. He did not allow Yan Gongqing to defy him.
Yan Gongqing looked lifeless as he bit his lower lips. He perplexedly glanced at Lou Qianxue again, and in the end…
Bam!
His knees trembled as he knelt.
Pa.
A slap.
Silence descended in the entire place.
Pa.
Another slap.
Pa pa pa pa!
Yan Gongqing did not say a word. After giving himself ten slaps, he could no longer endure it. So, he suddenly got up and strode away.
When a while passed in silence, someone said, “No matter what, even with his identity and status, Young Master Yan is willing to concede defeat and go to this extent. He’s a true man.”
“Moreover, he’s favored by the Alchemy King’s mansion, so he’s definitely outstanding. It’s just that…”
“It’s just that he met Lou Qianxue, who’s a demonic genius. Today’s situation was out of his control.”
“Lou Qianxue… What kind of person is she exactly? How’s she so impressive at such a young age?”
The crowd felt perplexed as they gazed at Lou Qianxue. Everyone’s heart swirled with all kinds of feelings. A person that they thought was trash had defeated the proud son of heaven in their hearts.
They had a premonition that Lou Qianxue would have a promising future!
“Everyone, I’m not feeling well today. Therefore, I won’t be entertaining all of you. Please help yourselves.” Master Yan got up and planned to leave.
However, Lou Qianxue went a few steps forward. “Old man, can I have a word with you?”
“O-Old man?” Hearing Lou Qianxue’s greeting, the crowd sucked in their breaths.
Master Yan knew that Lou Qianxue was stubborn and intractable. He helplessly said, “Does Miss Lou have any more advice?”
Lou Qianxue stared at Master Yan with her frosty, clear, and beautiful eyes. She did not bear any grievances towards Master Yan for what had happened between her and Yan Gongqing.
It was just that…
“I can treat your illness,” she suddenly said and again surprised everyone.