Chapter 570, Learning Bad Habits

Translator: Silavin

 

By this point, everything had become rather obvious.

 

Shen Fanwen was no fool.

 

Over the past few days, the coldness shown towards him by several Elders within the Family, and their regard for Shen Fangu, made him understand that the Elders were already dissatisfied with him and wanted to replace him.

 

Naturally, he would not sit there and await his doom.

 

Thus, Shen Fanwen had sought out the Qi Family.

 

Actually, when it came to foundation, the Shen Family was above the Qi Family.

 

However, the Qi Family had produced the genius Qi Zhu, which was why they faintly showed signs of surpassing the Shen Family.

 

Apart from this, the Shen Family was actually superior to the Qi Family in every aspect.

 

If the Qi Family had no designs on the Shen Family, they probably would not be appearing here now.

 

However, for the Qi Family to even point fingers at their own Family’s Patriarch position, the faces of the several Shen Family Elders were quite unsightly.

 

But Shen Fanwen was different. He was in high spirits, and transmitted his voice to Qi Yinshan, “Haha, Brother Qi, a few days ago I purchased several snake women in the Desolate Bewildering Desert. Once I transport them back, I’ll present them to you!”

 

Qi Yinshan’s eyes lit up, and he nodded imperceptibly towards him, while the corners of his mouth curled into a lewd smile.

 

The reason he and Shen Fanwen had become close friends was because they both shared a common interest, and Shen Fanwen had many special channels, always able to procure things that filled him with interest!

 

Regarding the changes in everyone’s expressions in the great hall, Qin Yichen acted as if he had not noticed at all. He continued doing his own thing, picking up a cup of freshly brewed tea and sipping it lightly.

 

In his view, this sort of matter simply could not be resolved through words alone. As long as Shen Fangu broke through to become an Earth Grade Alchemy Master, then these matters would fundamentally cease to be problems. Conversely, if Shen Fangu could not become an Earth Grade Alchemy Master, then no matter how highly he was praised, it would be utterly useless.

 

“Little Sister, are you interested in learning Alchemy from me? Don’t follow some wild woman, or you might find no one wants you in future.”

 

Before leaving, the corner of Qi Zhu’s eye suddenly caught sight of Gongshu Zhiyi. Upon seeing her devastatingly beautiful countenance, a flash of amazement passed through his eyes.

 

Upon hearing herself called a wild woman, Shen Ling’s pretty face changed, but knowing that the latter was not someone she could provoke, she could only maintain a sullen expression without erupting on the spot.

 

“Alchemy? Are you very skilled at it?”

 

As if because of Qi Zhu’s domineering demeanour and handsome features, Gongshu Zhiyi actually showed a hint of interest.

 

“Of course! In the entire Heavenly Dragon Imperial Dynasty’s younger generation, those who can match my achievements can be counted on one hand!”

 

Seeing Gongshu Zhiyi show of interest, Qi Zhu immediately brightened. In regards to Alchemy, his confidence was absolutely unparalleled.

 

“Wow, how amazing!” Sure enough, upon hearing these words, light flickered in Gongshu Zhiyi’s pair of beautiful large eyes, her face full of yearning.

 

“En, as long as you follow me, I guarantee you can also become an Alchemy Master!” Qi Zhu held his head high, his face full of pride.

 

“But, but…” Originally thinking this stunning beauty was already within his grasp, at this moment Gongshu Zhiyi began to hesitate.

 

“But what? Tell me if there’s any difficulty!” Qi Zhu frowned and asked.

 

“But Brother Yichen said that he is the best at Alchemy amongst the whole younger generation!”

 

Gongshu Zhiyi innocently blinked her eyes, pointing at Qin Yichen as she spoke mischievously.

 

*Pfft…* Qin Yichen, who was sipping tea, immediately spat out a mouthful upon hearing these words, spraying it right onto Qi Zhu who was trying to seduce Gongshu Zhiyi. Instantly, his clean and tidy white robes became soaked over a large area.

 

“When did I ever say such a thing?” Qin Yichen stared wide-eyed at that little girl who still maintained an innocent expression, truly wanting to grab her over and give her a good spanking.

 

[She’s learning such bad habits!]

 

However, whether he had said those words or not was no longer important now…

 

At this moment, Qi Zhu’s face was twisted with rage, his finger pointing at Qin Yichen trembling slightly, “Boy, are you seeking death?”

 

“Ha…” Qin Yichen touched his nose bridge, then earnestly and solemnly replied with a smile, “I wouldn’t do so if I were you?”

 

*Pfft…* While the others had not reacted much, Gongshu Zhiyi burst out laughing, her eyes curving into crescents.

 

Only after Qin Yichen glared at her did she stick out her tongue and restrain herself somewhat.

 

“You are seeking death…” Qi Zhu was trembling with rage. Just as he was about to take action, a sudden change occurred.

 

*Hum…* The sound was not loud, nor was it deafening, but it was like a mellifluous tone, melodiously flowing and lingering endlessly.

 

With the resonance of this mellifluous sound, a different kind of essence spread outward…

 

“This is…” Whether it was Qi Yinshan, the several Shen Family Elders, Shen Fangu, or even Qi Zhu who was on the verge of erupting, they all looked in the same direction simultaneously.

 

“Oh?” Qin Yichen was first startled, then a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. He stood up and walked towards the outside of the great hall.

 

At this moment, those several Shen Family Elders seemed to finally react, also hurriedly walking out of the hall.

 

“This fluctuation, could it be someone breaking through to become an Earth Grade Alchemy Master…?” Qi Yinshan murmured lowly, looking towards Shen Fanwen, doubt and even bewilderment flowing in his eyes.

 

In the Imperial City, there were countless Alchemy Masters at the Peak Spiritual Rupture Realm, but there were not many expected to break through.

 

Among those expected to break through, there should be no members of the Shen Family.

 

Yet now, this fluctuation was so close, it should obviously be someone from the Shen Family.

 

“Father…” Qi Zhu looked towards him.

 

If others might possibly sense wrongly, he absolutely could not be mistaken.

 

Because he often came into contact with Earth Grade Alchemy Masters, he was quite Familiar with their energy fluctuations.

 

Although that essence just now was not as intense as the Earth Grade Alchemy Masters he was Familiar with, he could be certain this absolutely was not something a Human Grade Alchemy Master could release.

 

“Let’s go out and see.” Qi Yinshan frowned and walked ahead.

 

Seeing this, Shen Fanwen also hurriedly followed.

 

“Brother Shen, your Shen Family really hides things too deeply.”

 

Seeing him catch up, Qi Yinshan spoke with a smile that did not reach his eyes.

 

After all, Shen Fanwen had been constantly flattering him, giving him numerous benefits. However, to think the Shen Family had actually produced an Earth Grade Alchemy Master… this left him somewhat puzzled.

 

If the Shen Family had such a figure, Shen Fanwen would have no need to flatter him at all.

 

“Ah?” Hearing his words, Shen Fanwen was completely bewildered, unable to understand the hidden meaning in Qi Yinshan’s words.

 

“That place is… Fangu’s place?”

 

As they emerged, they heard those several Shen Family Elders looking in a certain direction, excited voices coming from their mouths.