Translator: Silavin
*Crack!* As Qin Yichen’s words fell, the wooden toothpick in Tian Liang’s hand snapped with a crisp sound.
A fleeting, subtle glimmer flashed in his pupils. Though it quickly vanished, Qin Yichen caught it nonetheless.
“I’m just a useless wretch. What right do I have to recommend you to the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor?”
Tian Liang mocked himself scornfully, completely ignoring Qin Yichen’s mention of compensation.
Although he constantly hoped his damaged Knowledge Sea could be healed, he knew all too well that restoring his Knowledge Sea was virtually impossible. Even the current Manor Master of the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor and the two Grand Advisers could not do it.
This was because, during the initial period after his Knowledge Sea was damaged, the Manor Master, who was on good terms with Tian Liang, had once tried to help.
However, even after expending enormous amounts of Spiritual Energy, that person had only managed to temporarily alleviate his condition. As time passed, he could feel his Spiritual Body gradually dissipating.
Now, he could not even afford to purchase medicinal herbs that might benefit his Spiritual Energy. In a few years at most, his Spiritual Body would completely dissipate, and he would truly become a worthless beggar!
In this world, Pills that could heal Knowledge Sea injuries… simply did not exist!
For an Alchemy Master whose Knowledge Sea was damaged, it essentially meant their career was over!
“Does Senior Tian think I’m joking?” Seeing Tian Liang’s expression, Qin Yichen smiled lightly. The former remained silent, but from his expression, he clearly remained doubtful!
“Senior Tian, please try this Pill first.” Qin Yichen discreetly took out a Clear Mind Pill from his ring, flicked his wrist, and sent the Pill flying towards Tian Liang.
Tian Liang caught it casually, opened his palm to reveal a jade-green Pill.
“A Fourth Grade Pill?”
Although the Pill’s colour suggested it was of High Grade, its fragrance betrayed it. It could only be a Fourth Grade Pill. How could a mere Fourth Grade Pill possibly help treat his Knowledge Sea?
However, having fallen so low already, Tian Liang merely shrugged and swallowed it without thinking.
“Hmm?” After taking it, Tian Liang’s brows suddenly furrowed. The self-mocking indifference on his face instantly vanished, replaced by profound shock.
This Pill had not healed his Knowledge Sea injury, but remarkably, just a Fourth Grade Pill had caused his continuously dissipating Spiritual Body to stabilise, slowing down the rate of dissipation!
It was not strange for Tian Liang to be so shocked. The only other time his Spiritual Body’s dissipation had slowed was when the Manor Master had treated him!
Yet, a mere Fourth Grade Pill could have such a powerful effect was astonishing to Tian Liang.
“Senior Tian, how is it?” Qin Yichen naturally observed Tian Liang’s reaction, but showed no particular surprise as he smiled and asked.
*Huuuuu…* Tian Liang finally regained his composure. He took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and a glint of light flickered in the depths of his somewhat cloudy eyes.
“Though I’ve fallen on hard times, a mere recommendation slot isn’t a problem, as long as you can help me…” Tian Liang stared intently at Qin Yichen as he spoke slowly.
Though he had fallen from grace, the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor had never revoked his position as an Elder. As an Elder of the Alchemy Manor, he certainly had the authority to recommend someone to enter the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.
This was common knowledge, but who would dare ask for his recommendation?!
As for Qin Yichen’s claim about a complete cure, Tian Liang did not allow himself to fantasize. After all, the Pill he’d just taken had merely slowed the dissipation of his Spiritual Body. The root cause lay in his Knowledge Sea. In his view, completely healing Knowledge Sea injuries was simply impossible.
Because of that Pill, though, Tian Liang had developed some trust in Qin Yichen and harboured a sliver of hope.
“Good!” Qin Yichen nodded with a smile. It seemed he had finally secured the recommendation slot.
However, his brows suddenly furrowed as he gazed through a window to the outside.
In his line of sight, the crowded street quickly parted to form a passage. A silver torrent suddenly emerged, surging towards the tavern where Qin Yichen was with imposing momentum.
“Silver clothing. People from the Eastern Overcast Sect?” Looking at the ‘flood of silver’, Qin Yichen narrowed his eyes.
*Bang!* Shortly after, the tavern’s door was rudely kicked open, and four middle-aged men in silver robes entered.
This disturbance immediately attracted the attention of many, with some hot-tempered individuals glaring in their direction.
However, after noticing the vivid ‘Eastern Overcast (东临)’ characters on the silver robes of the four, those gazes sheepishly retreated.
“Sirs… sirs…”
Seeing the imposing group and the large crowd of Eastern Overcast Sect disciples outside, the waiter stepped forward at the owner’s prompt, trembling as he timidly tried to inquire about their intentions.
“Get lost!” The middle-aged man on the far left shouted angrily at the waiter, sweeping his arm to send a gust of force that knocked the waiter aside.
*Crash!* With a crisp sound, the waiter’s body toppled two tables and chairs before stopping. He writhed in pain on the ground, clearly seriously injured.
Yet, despite the waiter’s miserable state, not a single person in the tavern dared to intervene. Many even quietly retreated to the sides, especially around Qin Yichen and Tian Liang, where not a Soul remained.
“Sure enough, whenever this beggar enters, the Eastern Overcast Sect appears…”
“This beggar is truly a walking disaster. I hope we won’t be implicated.”
“Sigh…”
Under the intimidating presence of the four Eastern Overcast Sect disciples, murmurs arose. However, none of these whispers dared express dissatisfaction with the Eastern Overcast Sect. They merely complained about Tian Liang and fears of being implicated.
Clearly, many observant individuals knew about the history between Tian Liang and the Eastern Overcast Sect.
“You even dare to let this beggar in? I see your tavern doesn’t want to stay in business!” A silver-robed man at the Early Stage Martial King Realm pointed at Tian Liang while berating the tavern owner.
“Sir… please spare me! My entire Family depends on this tavern for our livelihood!”
Hearing these words, the tavern owner fell to his knees with a *thud*, repeatedly kowtowing and begging for mercy.
However, the four Eastern Overcast Sect disciples merely snorted coldly at his pleas, their expressions hostile.