Shi Wuhen listened to Zhang Ergou’s words and remained silent for a moment.
He stood aside, quietly observing the master and disciple.
He noticed that the way they interacted was more like a friendship.
Chiyu had indeed worried for a long time due to Zhang Ergou’s sudden disappearance that night.
Shi Wuhen had seen all of this, so he didn’t know what words of comfort to offer Chiyu at that moment.
After all, Chiyu was the one most worried about Zhang Ergou’s abrupt vanishing.
...
“You brat, still talking tough? If I don’t give you a beating today, have you forgotten how formidable I am!”
Hearing Zhang Ergou’s words, Chiyu’s anger did not subside.
Instead, her rage intensified. If this brat wasn’t going to explain, he was acting completely indifferent.
“Fine, since you want a beating so badly, I’ll grant your wish.”
As she spoke, Chiyu raised her whip high, ready to strike.
“Junior Sister, you mustn’t!”
Shi Wuhen quickly called out to stop her. He had something to discuss with Zhang Ergou, and if Zhang Ergou were to be beaten badly.
Or if Zhang Ergou’s mood was affected, his plans for the day would be in vain.
However, his warning came too late.
*Crack!*
A loud sound rang out as Chiyu’s whip mercilessly landed on Zhang Ergou.
Although the sound was loud, Shi Wuhen could clearly see that Chiyu had not used much force.
Yet, Zhang Ergou’s reaction exceeded his expectations.
“Ah, Master, it hurts…”
As the whip struck his body, Zhang Ergou cried out in pain.
Yes, Shi Wuhen rubbed his eyes, certain he was not mistaken. Zhang Ergou was indeed crying out in agony.
Shi Wuhen turned to look at Chiyu, then at Zhang Ergou who was screaming.
For a moment, he couldn’t understand what these two were doing.
*Crack!*
Chiyu’s whip landed on Zhang Ergou’s body again, emitting a loud sound.
“Ah, it hurts so much! Master, you’re being too harsh, are you trying to kill your disciple?”
Shi Wuhen was utterly baffled. Although Chiyu’s whip strike was dramatic, it didn’t even tear Zhang Ergou’s clothes.
And Zhang Ergou’s cries of pain seemed overly exaggerated. With such a powerful voice, where did he look injured at all?
“Hmph, you brat, do you dare to sneak away without saying goodbye again in the future?”
After whipping him twice, Chiyu’s expression had eased considerably. The main reason was that Zhang Ergou’s cries of pain had worked.
Seeing Chiyu’s expression soften, Shi Wuhen finally understood.
He praised Zhang Ergou inwardly for his quick thinking.
“Heh heh, Master, your disciple will never dare to do it again. This was truly an accident. I will absolutely not do it again.”
Zhang Ergou said fawningly, trying to appease her. Seeing Chiyu’s expression turn calm, Zhang Ergou secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Chiyu nodded. Her anger had subsided, and dwelling on it further would not be good.
Moreover, with so many people outside, she had to save some face for Zhang Ergou.
Besides, she had brought Shi Wuhen here for a reason.
...
Chiyu’s thoughts were correct, as too many people had come to see Zhang Ergou tonight.
Zhang Ergou had not asked Old Man of the Snow Mountain to set up a formation in his room.
Therefore, the commotion within his room naturally spread to the courtyard.
“Did you hear that? Is that Zhang Ergou screaming?”
“It sounds like it, but why is he screaming? Didn’t Uncle-Master Chiyu and Martial Uncle-Master Shi Wuhen just go in?”
The disciples outside were indeed discussing amongst themselves.
“Perhaps Uncle-Master Chiyu is angry that Zhang Ergou has been in the spotlight these days?”
“You’re foolish! If Zhang Ergou is in the spotlight, Uncle-Master Chiyu should be delighted, not angry.”
“Then tell me, why is Uncle-Master Chiyu beating Zhang Ergou?”
...
“Uncle-Master Chiyu isn’t going to beat Ergou too badly, is he?” Lin Yueru said worriedly, looking towards Zhang Ergou’s room.
“Don’t worry, that brat is tough as nails, he won’t be beaten badly,” Xiao Qingyu knew Zhang Ergou too well.
“Exactly, besides, how could Uncle-Master Chiyu bear to truly hit Zhang Ergou? That kid is now the apple of everyone’s eye in our Misty Sect,” Lin Yichen also shook his head.
“Is someone worrying a bit too much?” Lu Xiaoyu said with a smile.
Lin Yueru’s face turned red at a visible speed.
This naturally drew the teasing of the other friends of Zhang Ergou.
...
“Brat, your Martial Uncle Shi and I have something to discuss with you tonight,” Chiyu said, sitting on a nearby chair.
“Master, please command. As long as your disciple can do it, I will never refuse,” Zhang Ergou stood beside them, his expression serious.
“Senior Brother, why don’t you say it,” Chiyu said to Shi Wuhen.
Shi Wuhen nodded. “Nephew Disciple Ergou, I heard you can refine pills. Is this true?”
Although he had heard about Zhang Ergou’s ability to refine pills, Shi Wuhen was still a bit unsure without confirming it directly.
“It’s true, Martial Uncle-Master,” Zhang Ergou said seriously. Now that more and more people knew he could refine pills,
there was no need to lie.
Hearing Zhang Ergou’s confirmation, Shi Wuhen’s eyes lit up.
“Then what grade of pills can you refine now?” Shi Wuhen asked with some excitement.
“Third grade,” Zhang Ergou thought for a moment. Although he hadn’t refined pills in the nearly year and more since entering the inner sect, he was confident that his alchemy skills had not only not declined,
but had rather improved. After all, he had a cheat.
“Third grade!” Shi Wuhen was somewhat surprised. How old was Zhang Ergou? To be a third-grade alchemist at such a young age.
His future prospects were simply unimaginable. After all, Qiao Yanyun had been refining pills for so long and was still only a fourth-grade alchemist.
It was rumored that this kid had only been exposed to alchemy for less than two years. His talent was simply incredible!
Of course, these were not things Shi Wuhen needed to consider right now.
He had come to see Zhang Ergou today for another matter. He had heard that Zhang Ergou’s alchemy did not rely on ordinary flames.
It was clearly a spiritual fire, and the pill recipe for the Five Beast Blood Condensing Pill in his possession recorded that
to refine the Five Beast Blood Condensing Pill, one must not only be a fifth-grade alchemist but also possess a spiritual fire within them.
“Ergou, do you possess a spiritual fire?” Shi Wuhen looked at Zhang Ergou with burning eyes. Although he knew it was not good, he couldn’t help but ask.
Zhang Ergou glanced at Shi Wuhen warily. Not many people knew that he possessed a spiritual fire.
Where did Shi Wuhen get this information?
“Ergou, don’t misunderstand. I’m asking you mainly because I have a pill recipe in my possession. The recipe states that the refiner must possess a spiritual fire, and this is the main reason I’m asking you,” Shi Wuhen quickly explained when he saw Zhang Ergou’s expression change.
Hearing Shi Wuhen’s explanation, Zhang Ergou’s expression eased slightly, but he didn’t fully believe Shi Wuhen’s words.
A hint of suspicion remained on his face…