Chapter 487, The Green-Robed Woman

Translator: Silavin

 

Given Qin Yichen’s current strength, changing the structure within Ten Corner Alchemy Manor was absolutely impossible.

 

As soon as he touched the core interests of the Three Sects, even if they knew he had powerful backing, the Three Sects would stop at nothing to remove him like a thorn in their flesh.

 

Although Qin Yichen’s actions now carried certain dangers, he still wanted to do what he could.

 

Perhaps what he was doing seemed insignificant now. But as the ancient saying goes, ‘a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’.

 

If he did nothing, nothing would change, but if he took action, then it might be possible to change the status quo.

 

The next morning, as dawn was just breaking, someone began pounding loudly on Qin Yichen’s door.

 

“They’ve come?” Qin Yichen suddenly opened his eyes while sitting on his bed, muttering softly.

 

He did not seem surprised by this at all.

 

He completely ignored the commotion outside his door and unhurriedly tidied his appearance before walking to the door.

 

“That bastard must be hiding inside, afraid to come out…”

 

At the door, a group of people were making a racket when suddenly with a *creak*The door opened, and Qin Yichen walked out.

 

His appearance clearly startled the dozen or so people at the door.

 

“Are you the guy who cheated his way in?”

 

From this group, a man around thirty or forty years old stepped forward and righteously berated Qin Yichen.

 

“Shameless!”

 

“What do you think the Alchemy Manor is? Do you think it’s so easy to sneak in?”

 

Following his words came a barrage of attacks against Qin Yichen.

 

Not far away, quite a few people were watching.

 

Evidently, the news that Tian Liang had recommended a prodigy to the Alchemy Manor had spread throughout Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

 

Among these onlookers were spies from various powerful factions, and of course, some independent Alchemy Masters as well.

 

However, they all shared the same purpose—they wanted to see how Eastern Overcast Sect would deal with this newcomer. More importantly, they wanted to witness if this youth was as miraculous as rumoured.

 

“Cheated?” On Qin Yichen’s face, not a hint of anger could be seen. He swept his gaze over these people, understanding that the Eastern Overcast Sect had sent people to test him.

 

“What? Have we hit the mark?!”

 

“Get out of the Alchemy Manor…”

 

“I knew it was impossible for anyone to achieve such feats…”

 

Seeing Qin Yichen remain silent, these people became increasingly presumptuous, and seemingly more confident.

 

Obviously, they interpreted Qin Yichen’s silence as guilt.

 

“I recall Alchemy Manor has a rule: No unauthorised entry into others’ residences or disturbing others’ cultivation. Violators shall face, at minimum, wall-facing for one month, and at worst… expulsion from the Alchemy Manor!”

 

Facing their aggressive behaviour, Qin Yichen spoke calmly and methodically.

 

These words immediately plunged the scene into brief silence.

 

The troublemakers were stunned.

 

Those watching from afar were also stunned.

 

No one had expected this newcomer to cite the Alchemy Manor rules, instantly seizing back the initiative and resolving the situation.

 

This rule indeed existed.

 

Alchemy Masters were different from other Sects because it was composed of Alchemy Masters, who cultivated their Soul.

 

During cultivation, they needed peace and quiet.

 

Ordinary interruptions might just disrupt their Spiritual Energy, which could be fixed without major consequences. But if they were at a point of a breakthrough, and got disturbed, it could cause irreparable damage to their Knowledge Sea!

 

For an Alchemy Master, this was tantamount to murder.

 

That was why Ten Corner Alchemy Manor had established this as one of its rules.

 

“Hehe, interesting.”

 

Just as the situation had reached a stalemate, a bell-like laughter rang out.

 

The voice was extremely pleasant, but for some reason, both the Eastern Overcast Sect troublemakers at the door and the distant onlookers trembled upon hearing it and simultaneously looked toward its source.

 

A slender figure sat on the courtyard wall about a man’s height off the ground, her long, beautiful legs swinging idly.

 

She wore a light green gauze dress with a strand of pearls around her swan-like neck. Her skin was exceptionally white and delicate, like cream about to drip, her eyes fluid and brows fine and long.

 

She spoke softly and gracefully, with a coquettish demeanour. With her bright eyes, white teeth, and delicate skin, she was truly an outstanding beauty.

 

But despite her beauty, these people reacted as if they had seen something terrifying, shrinking their necks like mice spotting a cat.

 

Especially those standing at the door.

 

They never imagined this ‘Young Lady’ would appear here.

 

“Hmmm?” When Qin Yichen looked at this woman, a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.

 

In his memory, there was no such person in Ten Corner Alchemy Manor. Particularly notable was how, given the current situation, this woman seemed to intimidate these people.

 

These individuals might not be top-tier in strength, but they were backed by the Eastern Overcast Sect.

 

In the Alchemy Manor, those who could disregard the Eastern Overcast Sect were few. Moreover, judging from the reactions of the onlookers, this woman did not seem to belong to their faction either.

 

[Who is she?] Qin Yichen immediately grew curious.

 

“You brats, why aren’t you facing the wall yet? Or do you want to be expelled?” The green-robed woman lightly scolded those from the Eastern Overcast Sect faction, and immediately, the formerly fierce group scattered like birds and beasts.

 

They really had awful luck!

 

Since aligning with the Eastern Overcast Sect, they had received protection everywhere and had never suffered such humiliation. Yet they happened to run into… her.

 

As for why she appeared here, perhaps she too had heard some rumours about Qin Yichen.

 

Qin Yichen’s lips curved slightly as he glanced at the woman, then prepared to return to his room.

 

“Hey.” The green-robed woman suddenly called out. After Qin Yichen paused, she asked, “Will you be attending the Pill Conference?”

 

“Depends on my mood.” Qin Yichen gave an ambiguous reply.

 

Watching the slowly closing door, the green-robed woman pouted, seemingly dissatisfied with Qin Yichen’s attitude, but she had no intention of breaking in.

 

The door closed, and the green-robed woman departed, leaving behind the distant onlookers who had been watching the developments.

 

They never expected that the Eastern Overcast Sect’s provocation would be resolved in such a dramatic fashion.

 

And now, with this ‘Young Lady’ joining in, it would be even more difficult for the Eastern Overcast Sect to openly cause trouble for this newcomer in the future.