Yu Qing Qian and Ji Qian were drinking and chatting on the boat, but there was already chaos outside.
Since Yu Qing Qian went to various shops to collect resources, the news was immediately reported, then the information from the black market was released.
Bing Yan City blocked the gate leading south, and those who went out had to undergo strict inspections. Countless experts were also mobilised to search for the traces of the mysterious man in the city.
On the boat on the lotus pond, Yu Qing Qian and Ji Qian chatted rather agreeably.
Ji Qian thought of the news received by the family superiors before, and decided to say: “By the way, the City Lords of the eighteen cities have jointly set up a trap for you.”
“What trap? Are they sure that I’ll definitely go?” Yu Qing Qian guessed the purpose of the big forces’ leaders after hearing the discussions in the restaurant.
They weren’t afraid that their plan to set up a trap for her would be exposed, because they were certain that she’d fall into it.
“An auction. They asked our chamber of commerce to hold an auction in the peak city in the south in a month, and there’ll be many resources being auctioned that are higher levels than the ones you’ve collected.” Ji Qian wasn’t surprised that Yu Qing Qian knew. This news had long been released by other major cities, and was actually for her to hear.
Yu Qing Qian rubbed her chin and said with a smile: “I didn’t expect that the City Lords of the human race and demonic plant race would unite for me. What a pity that those rumours are too exaggerated. If I had a potion that could improve the strength of a Spirit Sovereign, I probably would’ve entered Spirit Sovereign long ago.”
Ji Qian nodded: “That news was just deliberately released by them to confuse others to capture you. I think they also guessed that those potions were refined by you. The purpose of arresting you is no longer just to capture you, but in hopes that you’ll become an exclusive Alchemist who refines potions under their control.”
“That’s what I think too.” Yu Qing Qian believed that a small City Lord’s wife couldn’t alarm the City Lords of so many large cities.
She changed the topic and said: “Why don’t we make another deal.”
“What deal?” Ji Qian asked with interest.
“I not only have master-level potions, but also master-level plant inscriptions too.” Yu Qing Qian paused, then said: “You take me to the auction and help me buy the things I want. I’ll use the potions and plant inscriptions to offset the auction expenses for the auction, how about that?”
Ji Qian was stunned for a moment, and the calmness in his eyes finally shattered. He asked in astonishment, “Don’t tell me you’re also a master-level Plant Inscription Master?”
“I really am.” Yu Qing Qian calmly took a sip from the wine pot.
“Ahem…” Ji Qian was choked by the wine. This person was too perversely abnormal.
He had never heard of anyone who had advanced both potion and plant inscriptions to master level, was this really true?
“Why, you don’t believe it?” Yu Qing Qian looked at him with a smile and said: “Why don’t you prepare some materials, I’ll do a plant inscription for your demonic plant or weapon for free, as a gift.”
Ji Qian smiled shyly and said: “If others said so, I definitely wouldn’t believe it, but I believe it when you say it.
“Sure! I happen to be a Demonic Plant Master, so I’ll trouble you to do a plant inscription for me.” He naturally wouldn’t refuse such a good thing.
Of course, this was also a test to see if the other party was worth it for him to take such a big risk to cover for.
Soon, Ji Qian had someone deliver the materials. Yu Qing Qian was too lazy to cover up anything either. She directly asked him to summon his demonic plant and began engraving the plant inscription in front of him.
Her movements while outlining were as smooth as the floating clouds and flowing water, stunning Ji Qian. It was the first time he saw someone engrave plant inscriptions like this—so powerful!
Note: Sorry for the late update~ Also wishing everyone a safe and happy new year’s eve, going into the new year filled with endless merry opportunities and encounters~ Thank you everyone for reading these translations, and thank you for the comments and likes~ 💖