Soon, more and more famous alchemists in the imperial city appeared at the mansion.
They were all alchemists who had tried to cure Zhen Guogong.
When they saw the old man in the grey robes, they respectfully bowed. “Master Feng.”
“Master Feng, you’re here too!”
Hearing their praises, the old man became even more arrogant and smug.
Furthermore, every time someone bowed at him, he deliberately glanced at Lou Qianxue and the rest…
As time passed, the crowd could not help but start gossiping about Lou Qianxue and the rest. “Does anyone know who those youngsters are?”
Master Feng happened to hear it and sneered. “Them? They’re just a few arrogant brats who barely know anything about alchemy. They’re insolent youngsters!”
Hearing that, everyone immediately understood. “Looks like those youngsters must have offended Master Feng…”
“Then I have to stay away from them! Ever since Master Xu died in a battle at Lingxi Prefecture and Master She, who treated the Crown Prince, died overnight, Master Feng is the only fourth-grade alchemist in the entire Imperial City!”
“That’s right! Although there’s still the Fourth Imperial Uncle, he’s a genius from the Alchemy King’s mansion. He has always deigned to interact with us… Therefore, as the only fourth-grade alchemist in the Imperial City, Master Feng is undeniably the most skilled master amongst us. Any alchemist who offends him will not have an easy life in the future.”
“Therefore, no matter what, we must not offend Master Feng.”
As the crowd discussed it…
A skinny old man in black robes slowly walked in.
“Oh? Why is he here too?” Someone saw this man, and his expression changed slightly.
“Who is he?” Those who did not recognize the man softly asked others.
“He’s also a fourth-grade alchemist… However, he’s not from Imperial City, but Fengyang Prefecture. In the past, whenever he met the other three fourth-grade alchemists in the Imperial City, they would often get into a huge conflict. However, he has never won against Master Feng, Master Xu, and Master She.”
“But this time… Master Xu and Master She are not around. I wonder if Master Feng can defeat him…”
Everyone stared at the old man clad in black robes in bewilderment.
The old man scanned everyone with a cold expression. When his gaze landed on a spot, his eyes suddenly lit up. He quickly walked forward and excitedly said, “Miss Lou! So you’re really here! After two years, I’ve finally seen you again!”
“Master Huo.” Lou Qianxue’s expression remained calm. “Long time no see.”
“…” The crowd widened their eyes in shock. “Huh? Isn’t she the young lady who offended Master Feng? She actually knows a fourth-grade alchemist!”
“Furthermore, from the looks of it, the fourth-grade alchemist is treating her quite respectfully.”
“A dignified fourth-grade alchemist is so courteous toward a young lady. Who exactly is she?”
Master Feng also realized that Master Huo and Lou Qianxue had attracted most of the people’s attention. An ugly expression crossed his face. “Hmph! Old Huo, even after you tried to treat Zhen Guogong for a month, you could not think of a single solution. Yet, you’re shamelessly attending his banquet today? It’s fine that you came, but you actually degraded yourself by associating yourself with a few ignorant brats. You’re an embarrassment to us fourth-grade alchemists!”
Master Huo glared at Master Feng.
However, at the next moment…
A strange gleam appeared in his eyes as he sneered. “Old Feng, you keep criticizing me, but weren’t you also unable to cure Zhen Guogong? Moreover… Hmph! How would an arrogant and short-sighted person like you know how formidable Miss Lou is!”