Chapter 316: Master Qi


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    With Elder Su’s appearance, all the stewards of the Pill Alliance present, including the Pill Refiners, left the hall with Elder Su to wee the so-called Master Qi.


    Fang Lin, being a Second Cauldron Pill Refining Master of the Pill Alliance, was no exception. After giving a quick greeting to Zhong Siblings, he too left the hall.


    Outside, Elder Su was seen exchanging greetings with an elder dressed in ck robe, who was not alone but apanied by two young men also dressed in ck robes. Their faces were expressionless but their eyes revealed a certain arrogance.


    This arrogance was like that of city folk looking down on country bumpkins when they visit the countryside.


    “It’s an honour to have Master Qi here. We apologise for not being able to wee you at a greater distance,” Elder Su said cheerfully to the man in the ck robe.


    The man in the ck robe waved his hand and said lightly, “No matter, today you have a public test, naturally there are a lot of matters to attend to. If you can’t spare time to greet us, it is understandable.”


    Hisment made many of the Pill Alliance members frown slightly. Despite the casual tone of the ck-robed elder’s words, it wasn’t difficult for discerning people to detect that he was slightly dissatisfied.


    “Hehe, Master Qi, pleasee in.” Elder Su, still beaming, weed the trio in ck robes.


    As soon as the ck-robed old man entered the hall, he turned his gaze towards the youths in the corner. After a brief nce, he looked away, showing no interest.


    On the other hand, these youths were rather intimidated by this grandeur and barely dared to breathe.


    Elder Su and a few Pill Alliance stewards took the three guests into the inner hall, where Elder Su and Master Qi took their seats by the host and guest, and early tea was brewed and served.


    “Master Qi’s visit has brought honor to the Pill Alliance of Qian Country. During the test, I hope Master Qi will guide the juniors a lot,” Elder Su said with a smile.


    Master Qi nodded slightly: “Naturally.”


    After saying this, he took a sip of the tea, only to raise his eyebrows afterwards.


    Seeing Master Qi’s frown, Elder Su immediately turned to one of the stewards and said, “Bring out our best tea quickly.”


    The steward looked embarrassed and replied, “This is the best tea we have in the Pill Alliance.”


    Elder Su was taken aback by the steward’s reply. He rarely drank tea on regr days and didn’t know much about it.


    Master Qi waved his hand and put down the tea cup, “Well, I am not here for tea, let’s get down to business.”


    Elder Su began, “We should have more than three hundred participants in this public test, which will officially begin in the afternoon. Master Qi doesn’t have to be present for the initial nt assessment and Pill Form examination. But when ites to Pill Refining in the third round, we hope Master Qi will give guidance.”


    Master Qi nodded in response, not saying much.


    “Elder Su, I heard there is a prodigy named Fang Lin here who took promotion tests twice in one day and passed both with perfect scores. Is this true?” The ck robed young man standing behind Master Qi asked.


    Elder Su frowned slightly, annoyed in his heart. How dare this junior speak to me in this tone?


    “Elder Su, my disciples are always very curious about prodigies. If Fang Lin is in Pill Alliance’s headquarters, why not let us meet him and see if he is as talented as the rumors suggest?” Master Qi said unhurriedly.


    Well, now that this has been suggested, Elder Su could only begrudgingly smile and ordered one of his subordinates to fetch Fang Lin.


    Earlier in the hall, Elder Su had already seen Fang Lin but hadn’t spoken to him because he was busy weing Master Qi.


    As Fang Lin, who was chatting with the Zhong siblings outside the hall, heard that Master Qi wanted to see him, he was somewhat surprised. He then followed the steward into the inner hall.


    Upon entering the inner hall, Fang Lin saw the two men in ck robes scrutinizing him from head to toe, as if they wanted to examine him closely.


    Master Qi took a nce too, but it was very casual, as if he was observing an insignificant person.


    As a matter of fact, in Master Qi’s eyes, Fang Lin was indeed nothing more than a minor figure. No matter how gifted the rumours might make him appear, he was at best a local genius, nothing to be excited about.


    “Fang Lin,e pay your respects to Master Qi,” Elder Su called out, secretly signaling Fang Lin to behave appropriately.


    Understanding Elder Su’s hint, Fang Lin stepped forward and respectfully greeted Master Qi.


    “Junior Fang Lin, pays respect to Master Qi,” Fang Lin said, eyes lowered, without giving Master Qi another look.


    Master Qi only responded with a ‘hmm’, whereas the two men in ck robes wore smirks and disdainful expressions on their faces.


    “So, you’re Fang Lin?” The man on the left in ck robe asked.


    Fang Lin started to feel irritated, “Indeed,” he replied in a serious tone.


    The man in ck robe on the right shook his head slightly, “Seems like the rumors were not that believable.”


    Master Qi ordered, “Do not be presumptuous!”


    No matter how it looked, Master Qi didn’t seem to be reprimanding them at all.


    The two men in ck robesughed off, seemingly indifferent.


    “Elder Su, my disciples are always very naughty; you must forgive their behavior,” Master Qi said imcably.


    Elder Su waved his hand and said, “Being the disciples of Master Qi, they must be geniuses and their behavior can be justified.”


    Master Qi continued his introductions, “This is my eldest disciple Sun Kai, and this is my second disciple Zhang Tiande.”


    Saying this, Sun Kai and Zhang Tiande reluctantly bowed to Elder Su. It was obvious that they were just going through the motions, their behaviorcking any respect.


    The stewards of the Pill Alliance present felt annoyed. These two were too disrespectful. Even if they were Master Qi’s disciples, Elder Su was their senior. Their casual and nonchnt bows showedplete disregard for Elder Su.


    In his heart, Fang Linughed bitterly. He could guess the characters of this master and disciples. Master Qi was likely a chip off the old block, considering the behavior of his disciples.


    “Fang Lin, is it? I heard you have a technique called Shaking Three Mountains. You say it, I simply do not believe it. Show us said Sun Kai,ughing.”


    Zhang Tiande gave Fang Lin a mocking look. He did not believe that someone from such a small ce could master such an ancient method of pill refining. It must be a rumor.


    This annoyed Fang Lin. What did they think he was? A monkey performing for them?


    At that moment, Fang Lin lifted his head, revealing his usual demeanor, “I don’t mind disying the technique, but I’m afraid both of youck the depth of understanding required to appreciate the subtleties of Shaking Three Mountains.”