I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 294 - 292: Chance Encounter

After Chu Yunyi took the Mist Pill for the Five Organs, his entire state was renewed. He was already outstanding in appearance, and the elixir stimulated the potential of the Innate Holy Body, making him even more stunning.

Not only the young maids and servants of the Chu Family, but even Li Xing, with strong conviction, couldn’t help but be attracted to him.

Even more incomprehensible to Li Xing was that the terrifying side effects of the Mist Pill for the Five Organs did not appear on Chu Yunyi. If it weren’t for being sure that the ancestor’s notes weren’t written blindly, Li Xing would have thought the Mist Pill had no side effects at all.

Three days later, Chu Yunyi’s appearance was adjusted to its peak by the medication. Taking further elixirs would merely maintain it, and how long it would last depended on how much Life Force Chu Yunyi had left.

To not waste time, Li Xing accompanied him in creating "chance encounters" with people on the list; unfortunately, so far, no one suspicious had emerged.

In the largest teahouse in Tian Yi City.

Li Xing cautiously retracted his Divine Sense from the next private room and shook his head at Chu Yunyi.

"It’s not him."

Chu Yunyi elegantly sipped Longjing tea, his expression indifferent, unreadable. Compared to his calmness, Li Xing was somewhat agitated.

"Shen Qingshan is the last person on the list, yet he’s not the one either. Where is the problem? Could our investigation direction be wrong?"

Chu Yunyi thought for a moment and spoke: "The direction is correct, but it’s likely that there are omissions in the list of sixteen people."

Li Xing frowned, thinking there might be such a possibility.

"Then let’s hurry back and ask Housekeeper Lu for the original list. I’ll personally compare it!"

After speaking, Li Xing stood up to leave, spilling the boiling water used to brew tea in his haste.

As the boiling water was about to spill, a Wind Blade appeared out of nowhere, sweeping the water and teapot into the corner.

Chu Yunyi nervously looked at Li Xing and asked, "Did you get burned?"

Li Xing shook his head and said, "Sorry," with annoyance.

Chu Yunyi stood up, gently patted Li Xing’s shoulder, his eyes seeming to twinkle like stars.

"Ah... Yun You, don’t panic. I’m not dying so fast; there’s still time."

Li Xing nodded and opened the door to leave.

The two took the elevator to the teahouse’s first floor, ready to leave but ran into Lin Caier and Lin Zhian, who had just entered.

Lin Caier’s eyes lit up upon seeing Chu Yunyi.

"Brother Yun! How come you’re here too? What a coincidence!"

Chu Yunyi greeted her indifferently, "Cai Er."

After Xue Han’s incident, Lin Caier, who was rumored to be his girlfriend, hid at home, afraid to go out for fear of being implicated. Fortunately, after the Inspection Bureau’s investigation, Lin Caier was considered a deceived victim, but netizens didn’t think so.

The Lin Family Master also felt partly responsible for Lin Caier’s relationship with Xue Han. After all, the son was gone, so the daughter needed to be nurtured well.

Therefore, Lin Feng found the top PR team to erase all negative discussions about her and Xue Han online.

After this incident, Lin Caier became more convinced that Chu Yunyi was the only right man for her, and she wouldn’t marry anyone else.

But she was vexed that Chu Yunyi was either training in the Heaven-Reaching Tower or busy at the Second Military Fortress; today was the first time they met since the beast tide at the Northern Fortress.

Lin Caier thought Chu Yunyi looked better than ever today, making her heart race.

"Brother Yun, why has your hair turned black?"

Chu Yunyi’s smile was so faint it was almost invisible: "Yun You has recently been helping me adjust my health. After so many years of white hair, it’s finally recovering."

Lin Caier looked at Li Xing with bright eyes and said joyfully, "Really! Yun You is amazing; I wonder if I’m fortunate enough to see the prescription?"

Since Li Xing’s identity was revealed, Lin Caier’s attitude toward her underwent a complete turnaround, frequently introducing her to acquaintances at parties as if they had been friends for years.

Li Xing knew her intentions were merely to use her to get close to Chu Yunyi, but since it wouldn’t cause any disturbance, she let it happen.

But Lin Caier was too presumptuous, even making such a request about seeing the prescription. Li Xing wouldn’t tolerate it and refused outright:

"Sister Lin, you, being a Healing Master, should know the rules. Even among sisters, personal prescriptions are never shared, let alone with you."

Lin Caier was at a loss for words, her expression turning unpleasant, but unlike before, she didn’t retort and quickly apologized softly to Li Xing: "Sorry Yun You, I overstepped."

Li Xing smiled and didn’t argue further, looking at Lin Zhian.

Perhaps wanting to leave some space for the three to talk, Lin Zhian stood far away at the door but walked over quickly when Li Xing looked at him, greeting Chu Yunyi and Li Xing gentlemanly.

"Yun Yi, Yun You, Cai Er tends to speak bluntly, please don’t mind her."

Lin Zhian looked sickly, with thick bandages on his hand and strong cologne smell to mask the ointment.

Facing Lin Zhian, Chu Yunyi’s expression became more animated and asked, "Mr. Lin, long time no see, how’s your injury?"

Lin Zhian shook his head with a bitter smile: "The Enchantment Array is too powerful; I still can’t use talismans, and don’t know if I can ever continue being a talisman master."

Without spiritual power, the Enchantment Array’s harm to Lin Zhian was much higher than those with it. It’s fortunate he wasn’t mentally impaired by the backlash.

As for whether he can use talismans again in the future, it’s uncertain. For a promising Heaven Rank talisman master to retire like this is regrettable.

Chu Yunyi: "Mental wounds always recover slower than physical ones. Sometimes it takes years to see signs of recovery. Mr. Lin, don’t lose hope; it’s far from time to give up."

Lin Zhian nodded: "Thank you."

Seeing Lin Zhian’s poor complexion, Chu Yunyi and Li Xing didn’t delay them any longer and turned to leave.

"Brother Yun—!"

Lin Caier grew anxious, reaching to grab Chu Yunyi’s sleeve, but he quietly avoided it.

"Brother Yun, it’s been so long since we met, instead of a planned gathering let’s take advantage of this chance encounter; why not I host and invite you and Yun You for tea?"

Chu Yunyi refused: "Yun You and I have things to do, another time."

"But—"

Lin Caier tried to argue but was stopped by Lin Zhian.

"Cai Er, don’t be unreasonable! The Chu siblings came down from upstairs evidently having had tea, how can they accompany you for another cup?"

After Lin Zhian spoke, he nodded apologetically at Chu Yunyi and Li Xing and led Lin Caier away.

Li Xing walked out of the teahouse’s door, glanced back, meeting Lin Zhian’s gaze who also looked back. Li Xing curved her lips, acted like nothing happened, and followed Chu Yunyi back.