“Shut up!”
Suddenly, a deep voice rang out.
Sheng Xin Rui directly raised his hand and slapped Du Zhe, sending him spinning, his eyes seeing stars.
“Ninth Young Master…”
“I told you to shut up!”
Sheng Xin Rui’s gaze was cold and terrifying at this moment.
He stepped forward, looking at Qin Ning, forcing a smile.
“Young Master Qin Ning, just now, my subordinates were blind and offended Young Master Qin. Please allow me to offer my sincerest apologies to Young Master Qin! I wonder if Young Master Qin has some time, please come inside the room to talk!”
Hearing Sheng Xin Rui utter such words, Du Zhe and Du Si Yuan were completely dumbfounded.
What kind of situation was this? Could it be that everything Qin Ning said was true?
At this moment, Qin Xin Xin also understood.
Just a moment ago, Sheng Xin Rui had been so arrogant, yet now he was addressing Qin Ning with such respect and politeness.
This proved that everything Qin Ning said was true!
It was as if he were a deity; this was Qin Ning’s first time meeting Sheng Xin Rui, yet with just a glance, he could discern that Sheng Xin Rui was facing a life-threatening problem!
“He wants to kill me, and he wants to cripple me. Are you inviting me into the room to devour me alive?” Qin Ning pointed at Du Zhe and Du Si Yuan, the father and son.
“How dare they!”
At that moment, Sheng Xin Rui’s gaze shot directly towards the two of them.
At this moment, Du Zhe was completely dumbfounded.
What kind of situation was this?
Why had Sheng Xin Rui suddenly done a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn in his attitude?
“Today, I came to the Sacred Pill Pavilion just to buy some medicinal ingredients. I don’t have time to waste talking nonsense with you; they’ve already delayed me for too long.”
Qin Ning waved his hand and said, “If there’s anything, just say it here!”
“Alright, alright!”
At this moment, Sheng Xin Rui showed no trace of arrogance.
Although this was his first time meeting Qin Ning, in a flash, the other party had seen through all his problems.
Swallowing beast flames to enhance the grade of his alchemy fire, which then led to a backlash – only he knew about this matter.
Qin Ning absolutely could not have heard it from anyone else.
The only possibility was that Qin Ning could see all his problems with just a glance!
What kind of ability was this? In the Sacred Pill Pavilion, even Grade Two and Grade Three Spirit Alchemists couldn’t find the cause, yet he could see right through it with just a look!
“Du Zhe, immediately go and prepare the medicinal ingredients Young Master Qin needs. Choose the best quality, and do not charge a single penny!”
Sheng Xin Rui immediately ordered.
“Yes, this subordinate will go and do it right away!”
At this moment, Du Zhe dared not question him. The two slaps earlier had made him understand that Qin Ning had very likely “diagnosed” Young Master Sheng’s condition correctly.
“Father, what are you doing?” Du Si Yuan complained as soon as he left with his father.
*Slap…*
Du Zhe directly raised his hand and slapped him, yelling, “You insolent brat, what do you know? Do you even know who Sheng Xin Rui is? You stinking punk, stay away from that Qin Ning from now on.”
Du Si Yuan’s right arm was already broken, and now he received another slap, his face immediately turning miserable.
At this moment, in the main hall, Qin Ning calmly sat down.
Sheng Xin Rui stood to the side and said, “Young Master Qin, this condition of mine… can it still be cured?”
“If I’ve already discerned your problem, then of course it can be cured.”
“Really?”
Sheng Xin Rui looked at Qin Ning, immediately becoming extremely excited.
But he knew well that Qin Ning definitely wouldn't heal him so easily.
“Young Master Qin, if you can help me cure this illness, from now on, any medicinal ingredients from my Sacred Pill Pavilion – just take whatever you like and charge it to my, Sheng Xinrui’s, account!”
“That’s quite generous of you! However, the medicinal ingredients at your Sacred Pill Pavilion aren’t enough to impress me yet.”
Qin Ning took a sip of tea and said, “First, go find a nine-petaled Spirit Green Flower, then come find me. If I have time, I’ll help you refine a pill.”
“Alright, alright, many thanks, Young Master Qin!”
Sheng Xinrui immediately replied respectfully, “Previously, I was blind to your greatness. Young Master Qin is a true gentleman, please don’t hold a grudge against a petty person like me! I, Sheng Xinrui, am deeply grateful. From now on, if Young Master Qin has any matters in the Imperial City, I, Sheng Xinrui, will definitely do my utmost!”
“Young Master Sheng, the medicinal ingredients are ready!”
Just then, Du Zhe ran over, bringing the medicinal ingredients.
“Du Zhe, remember this: from now on, if Young Master Qin needs any medicinal ingredients, send them to Qin Manor for free, and prepare the best quality!” Sheng Xinrui ordered, “Also, keep a tight leash on your good-for-nothing son!”
“Yes, yes, yes, I will definitely comply!”
At this moment, Du Zhe was completely dumbfounded.
Does this Qin Ning truly have three heads and six arms? He was originally a dying man, yet now he’s not dead, but has even recovered his strength, and he even understands the art of alchemy so thoroughly.
How strange!
Qin Ning took the medicinal ingredients, stood up, and turned to leave.
By his fifth of nine lives, he was revered as the Nine Origins Pill Emperor. If he couldn’t even discern Sheng Xinrui’s illness, how could he be worthy of the title Pill Emperor?
“Oh, right!”
Qin Ning walked to the main entrance of the grand hall, then suddenly turned and said, “That Ling family fellow… Ling Chengfei, break all his limbs and toss him out!”
“Huh? Why?”
Sheng Xinrui was stunned and blurted out the question.
“Why, you ask…?” Qin Ning said coldly, “He’s an eyesore!”
With his hands clasped behind his back, Qin Ning led Qin Xinxin out of the Sacred Pill Pavilion.
Du Siyuan suddenly caused trouble, and Ling Chengfei appeared at just the right moment. How could it be such a coincidence? Qin Ning’s memories of nine lives had merged. Old ginger is spicier; how could he not see that Ling Chengfei was playing tricks behind the scenes, instigating Du Siyuan to cause trouble for him?
If he wanted to play tricks in the dark, then let’s see who is more formidable: you in the dark, or me in the light!
Du Zhe said softly, “Young Master Sheng, Ling Chengfei is, after all, a direct descendant of the Ling family. To break all his limbs and throw him out…”
“Didn’t you hear what Young Master Qin said? Who cares who Ling Chengfei is? Directly break his limbs and throw him out of my Sacred Pill Pavilion! From now on, he is not allowed to enter or exit my Sacred Pill Pavilion!”
“Yes, yes, yes, yes!”
How could Du Zhe dare to be disrespectful? He immediately ordered his men to seize Ling Chengfei, break all his limbs, and throw him out of the Sacred Pill Pavilion.
Qin Ning and Qin Xinxin hadn’t been out of the Sacred Pill Pavilion for long when they heard screams coming from the street behind them.
Qin Xinxin looked at Qin Ning, filled with admiration.
“Brother Ning, you… you’re truly amazing!”
Qin Xinxin didn’t know how else to praise Qin Ning.
The events of the past few days felt like a dream to him.
“Let’s go. The medicinal ingredients are ready, and there’s still much to be done!”
“Yes!”
As for these trivial matters, Qin Ning had no interest whatsoever.
The most pressing matter at hand was that the Qin family's danger had not yet been resolved, and he also needed to deal with Second Brother's leg injury.
Currently, Father was already a master of the eighth-gate Jingmen realm. If he could break through to the ninth-gate Tianmen realm, those three great families wouldn't dare to act so recklessly.
The two returned to the Qin Manor, where a figure had been waiting for a long time.
"Second Uncle!"
"Father!"
Qin Yuanshan was standing at the main gate of the Qin Manor. Seeing the two of them return, he let out a sigh of relief.
Now that the Qin family had openly antagonized the Ling, Chu, and Shen families, he had assumed that Qin Ning, after leaving the pill workshop, would have returned to the manor. But unexpectedly, Qin Ning hadn't returned, and he naturally felt a bit worried.
Last time, the three great families had lost three geniuses; what wouldn't they do now?
Not long after Qin Ning and Qin Xinxin left the Shengdan Ge, they heard shouts coming from the road behind them.
Qin Xinxin looked towards Qin Ning, utterly impressed.
"Brother Ning, you... you're truly amazing!"
Qin Xinxin didn't know how else to praise Qin Ning.
The events of the past few days felt as if he were dreaming.
"Let's go, the medicinal ingredients are ready, and there's still a lot to do!"
"Yes!"
Qin Ning had no interest whatsoever in these trivial matters.
The most pressing matter at hand was that the Qin family's danger had not yet been resolved, and he also needed to deal with Second Brother's leg injury.
Currently, Father was already a master of the eighth-gate Jingmen realm. If he could break through to the ninth-gate Tianmen realm, those three great families wouldn't dare to act so recklessly.
The two returned to the Qin Manor, where a figure had been waiting for a long time.
"Second Uncle!"
"Father!"
Qin Yuanshan was standing at the main gate of the Qin Manor. Seeing the two of them return, he let out a sigh of relief.
Now that the Qin family had openly antagonized the Ling, Chu, and Shen families, he had assumed that Qin Ning, after leaving the pill workshop, would have returned to the manor. But unexpectedly, Qin Ning hadn't returned, and he naturally felt a bit worried.
Last time, the three great families had lost three geniuses; what wouldn't they do now?
"Ning'er, come with me to see your father!" Qin Yuanshan said.
Turning to look at Qin Xinxin, Qin Yuanshan scolded, "You little brat, you actually led your Little Ning out again! I'll break your legs!"
"It wasn't that I wanted to go out; it was Brother Ning who dragged me out! And what's more, Brother Ning even broke both arms and both legs of that Ling Chengfei fellow..."
Qin Yuanshan heard these words and was utterly dumbfounded.