Chapter 803 Skin Painter, Recognizing the Silhouette_2

Moreover.

She’s merely an early-stage Qi Refining maid; what I value is her Mutated Spirit Root, which is of some use to me."

With those words, Zheng Yi concluded, and Wang Manman immediately understood, nodding gently.

The two of them went to sleep.

A few days later, Wang Manman explained the details of the shop’s affairs and entrusted everything to Wuu Mei, then gracefully departed to return to the Wang Family for her Foundation Establishment matters.

For Zheng Yi, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm was nothing more than galloping again on a path he had walked before, like the natural flow of water, without a sense of tension.

Yet for most cultivators, this was a nearly life-or-death ordeal.

Although Zheng Yi had left Wang Manman several Foundation Aid Pills.

Being merely a Mid-grade Spirit Root, the probability of failure for Wang Manman’s breakthrough was still high.

She did not want to waste these elixirs that Zheng Yi had exchanged resources for at great expense; as a cultivator, Wang Manman had her own determination.

On this day, Zheng Yi sat in the courtyard.

Wuu Mei, with bowed head and humble expression, respectfully placed the account book in front of Zheng Yi and said, "Master, this is the income and expenditure situation of the Alchemy Shop over the past half month."

Zheng Yi took it, flipped through it casually, and then put it back in its place.

"There’s not much difference in general."

Zheng Yi thought to himself.

The shop’s income and expenditure were not even as much as the number of Spirit Stones contained in casually refining a furnace of Spirit Pills from the Foundation Establishment Realm in half an hour, just for show.

But as the owner of the Alchemy Shop.

If he didn’t pay attention to the accounts, over time, those below might be inclined to develop ulterior motives.

Though Zheng Yi didn’t care about these matters.

He definitely did not want to be taken for a fool by those below.

"Well done, when Lady returns from the Wang Family, if she is satisfied with you, she can refine a Spirit Calming Pill for you."

Zheng Yi said softly.

"Thank you, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Wuu Mei was visibly excited and immediately bowed down.

Zheng Yi accepted her acknowledgment as a matter of course.

At this time, Wenn Qing, holding a broom, squatted in the corner of the courtyard, gently sweeping the ground.

Watching Wuu Mei’s graceful figure gradually depart.

She muttered under her breath, "Just a seductress.

Master too, Lady has just left, and he’s already being bewitched by her."

Wenn Qing muttered complainantly.

As for the matters at the Mortal World Quarter, she no longer paid much heed.

Upon learning that the Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family had found a big backer like the Celestial Profound Sword Sect.

She felt that the Mortal World Quarter and her nominal master Qin Liang wouldn’t dare to cause trouble for the time being.

If the big shot behind the Mortal World Quarter found out.

They sent a Foundation Establishment Realm steward to provoke, that steward might end up in trouble.

Zheng Yi, holding a book, flipped through an Alchemy Manual found for him by his subordinates at the Celestial South Market, which recorded much of a Second-grade Alchemist’s experience.

It was quite helpful for him in striving to become a First-grade Alchemist.

After serving beside Zheng Yi for a while, Wenn Qing returned to the shop.

Several alchemy apprentices gathered in front of her and whispered, "Miss Wenn Qing, now there’s a mid-stage Qi Refining Miss Wuu Mei at the shop."

"Our Wang Family’s Third Elder already possesses extraordinary talent; this Miss Wuu Mei seems to embody some kind of special Spirit Body. Although it differs from Miss Wenn Qing’s Blood Spirit Root, you should hurry."

"If Miss Wenn Qing keeps watching idly, you might miss the only opportunity."

The several alchemy apprentices in the shop had already invested considerable thought into Wenn Qing, and now seeing another competitor emerge, they were naturally worried.

Usually, Wenn Qing would feel impatient with their chatter.

But at this moment, watching Wuu Mei busy around the shop, entertaining guests.

And interacting with various herbal merchants from the Wang Family, seemingly establishing herself as another female owner of the shop, Wenn Qing’s heart soured.

Thus.

She spoke, "Hmph.

Just a newcomer Fox Spirit; my Blood Spirit Root is definitely stronger."

Wenn Qing gritted her teeth, a plan already forming in her mind.

She felt that some things couldn’t wait any longer.

A girl’s pride cannot persist indefinitely; when necessary, one must act. Opportunities to change fate are rare in life; once they arise, one must seize them firmly.

Seeing Wenn Qing’s stance, several alchemy apprentices finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They didn’t want their previous investment to go to waste.

...

Meanwhile.

In the Black Market, Gao the Rat swayed out his eight-character beard, swaggering as he tore down the bounty posted by Celestial Star Courtyard in the Celestial South Market.

However, those around, upon seeing this, remained indifferent.

After all.

There were many who attempted the bounty, but so far, no one had been able to claim the rewards on it.

Rumor even had it that those people didn’t even get to meet the True Disciple from the Celestial Profound Sword Sect before being driven away by their maid Lanlan.

All fakes.

In the eyes of the crowd, Gao the Rat was no exception.

"Shouldn’t be wrong."

Gao the Rat muttered silently, cheerfully encouraging himself, then stepped into Celestial Star Courtyard.

The guest at the door, following protocol, despite being somewhat impatient with Gao the Rat, maintained a superficial politeness and led him to the Tingxie Water Pavilion where Lanlan was located.

Lanlan, dressed in a light blue strapless long skirt, without makeup, caught Gao the Rat with a few inquiring glances at her delicate face.

"How did you know who the person in this silhouette is?"

Lanlan asked coldly.

Gao the Rat quickly bowed his head respectfully and replied, "My ancestors were part of the Hundred Skills of Immortal Cultivation, one of the Tang Sect’s side paths, Skin Painters, so I’m most familiar with the charm of this silhouette.

Though I am not a formal Skin Painter, I think I have a thirty percent chance, thus I came to try my luck."

Saying.

Gao the Rat knew well that figures like Lanlan before him wouldn’t give him much time, so he hurriedly changed spells in his hand, quickly took out a Memory Stone, injecting spiritual power to activate it.

Next moment.

The silhouette of Zheng Yi previously seen in the Black Market appeared in this water pavilion.

Lanlan compared the black-clad silhouette with the one in the portrait, finding some overlap, indeed somewhat surprised.

Her heart tightened.

Her expression instantly lost the former relaxed demeanor, turning serious.

Before Gao the Rat could reply, Lanlan rushed to her lady Shen Yumo.

The Memory Stone activated again.

"It’s him, it’s him!"

Sitting on the cushion, Shen Yumo suddenly got up, shouting in a complicated tone.

The Celestial Profound Sword Sect’s True Disciple’s heart, like a still water on a mountain that doesn’t meld with all things, now rippled.

Alongside Lanlan.

Shen Yumo swiftly arrived before Gao the Rat at the water pavilion.

Upon arrival, the Crystal Stage Spiritual Pressure was slightly released towards Gao the Rat, causing him to kneel.

Shen Yumo looked down at his flushed face blankly, eyes indifferent, without a trace of sympathy, coldly asking, "Where did you see this?"

Gao the Rat hurriedly answered, "In the Black Market, Celestial South Market’s Black Market."

Gao the Rat dared not conceal anything.

Shen Yumo nodded before continuing, "Keep waiting in the Black Market; if you come across this person again, contact me directly."

With that, Shen Yumo tossed out a Communication Talisman.

Gao the Rat promptly nodded.

As the Crystal Pressure slowly retreated.

Gao the Rat felt like the Mount Tai pressing down finally eased, allowing him to stand again.

But looking ahead.

The Nine Heavens Profound Lady-like Shen Yumo was nowhere to be seen, leaving only the maid Lanlan in a Mulan Robe standing quietly before him.

Lanlan casually handed Gao the Rat a storage bag, saying slowly, "This is the reward for providing the clue.

If you can assist my lady in finding this person, you won’t miss a Foundation Establishment Pill."

Gao the Rat was overjoyed.

Though unsure if Zheng Yi would return to the Black Market, being in Celestial South Market.

He felt there was still a chance to meet.

"Thank you, Miss! This junior will surely give every effort."