CHAPTER 298: CHAPTER 298: QIN DIEYI, LITTLE WIMP?_1

Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong were about to enter the Treasure Pavilion. However, a conversation reached their ears, halting their footsteps.

"Did you hear?"

"Last night in East City, a wolf was heard howling from time to time."

"This news spread early this morning."

"Reportedly, someone saw a white wolf, about four or five meters long, behaving as if it were drunk."

"Wolves drinking alcohol? What a strange sight."

"I also heard that the beast peeped at a woman bathing and ended up being chased down several streets by her."

"Damn, quite the specimen! Who was that woman?"

"It seems to be a young lady from the Lu Family."

"Ballsy! Daring to cause trouble at the Lu Family’s place."

A group of middle-aged people passed by the entrance of the Treasure Pavilion, discussing the news with great interest.

"This damn wolf cub!"

Qin Feiyang clenched his fists, his knuckles CRACKED repeatedly.

He even dared to cause trouble at the Lu Family! Doesn’t he know that the Lu Family Head is also the City Lord of East City? More importantly, he was discovered! Isn’t he just asking for trouble for me?

Lu Hong whispered, "Causing trouble at the Lu Family is no small matter. What do we do now?"

Qin Feiyang said, "What else can we do? Find him!"

"Make way, make way!"

"Don’t block our Young Master’s path!"

Right then, shouts of rebuke could be heard.

Qin Feiyang looked towards the noise and saw a group of people approaching.

Leading the group were two menacing, burly men in black, their faces terrifying and repulsive.

Behind them, two middle-aged, muscular men in servant’s attire carried a Taishi Chair, upon which a purple-clad young man was half-reclining.

It was indeed Lu Feng!

And behind the Taishi Chair were a dozen more burly men in black.

The group swaggered ostentatiously through the city, their demeanor aggressive and intimidating.

Pedestrians ahead quickly scurried to the sides in fear.

"What’s Young Master Lu causing such a huge disturbance for?" someone muttered doubtfully.

Someone nearby whispered, "I heard that last night at the Drunken Dream Tower, a woman kicked him in the family jewels. He’s probably out for revenge now."

"Serves him right."

"He always enjoyed toying with women. Now his manhood has been ruined by a woman’s hand—it’s karma."

"Keep your voice down! If he hears us, we’ll be in for it."

A few people discussed in hushed tones.

"He arrived quickly."

Qin Feiyang chuckled coldly and entered the Treasure Pavilion with Lu Hong.

"Aren’t we going to look for the Wolf King?" Lu Hong asked.

"No need. Since the Lu Family didn’t capture him, he must be causing havoc somewhere else." Qin Feiyang shook his head.

Mentioning the Wolf King gave him a headache.

"Are you certain?" Lu Hong was surprised.

Qin Feiyang said with a light smile, "If the White-Eyed Wolf had been caught by the Lu Family, Lu Feng would surely have brought him along."

"What if he was killed?" Lu Hong worried.

"That’s even less likely. Lu Feng hates us to the bone. Why would he kill him so easily?"

Having said this, Qin Feiyang scoffed, "If he’s dead, he deserved it."

Lu Hong shook her head with a smile.

Qin Feiyang is a classic case of a sharp tongue hiding a soft heart. Deep down, he’s probably more worried about the Wolf King’s safety than anyone.

An attendant approached Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong.

She was a young woman, around twenty-four or twenty-five years old. With a pretty face and tall stature, she wore a long white dress.

On her chest, the words "Treasure Pavilion" were embroidered.

"Qin Dieyi pays her respects to the Young Master and Young Lady." She bowed respectfully to Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong, smiling as she asked, "May I assist you with anything?"

"Qin Dieyi?" Qin Feiyang was surprised and looked at her curiously.

Lu Hong glanced at Qin Feiyang and said with a smile, "Miss Dieyi, we want to purchase a Pill Furnace. We are flexible about the price, as long as the quality is good."

A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Dieyi’s bright eyes. She curtsied and said, "So the Young Lady is an Alchemist. Forgive my lack of respect."

"I..."

Lu Hong initially wanted to clarify that she wasn’t an Alchemist.

Then it occurred to her that she was, in fact, also an Alchemist.

It was just that since she started following Qin Feiyang, she hadn’t concocted any pills, causing her to almost forget she was an Alchemist.

"Both of you, please follow me to the second floor."

Qin Dieyi glanced at Qin Feiyang. When she noticed he was still staring at her, she felt a twinge of annoyance.

Men are all the same; they just can’t take their eyes off a pretty woman.

However, the customer is always right, so she didn’t let her annoyance show.

The two followed Qin Dieyi upstairs.

Lu Hong gave Qin Feiyang a suspicious look and whispered, "Why are you staring at her like that? Don’t tell me you’ve taken a fancy to her?"

"Uh!" Qin Feiyang was taken aback and said with a wry smile, "Your imagination is starting to rival Fatty’s! I was just curious because her surname is also Qin, so I couldn’t help but observe her a little more closely."

Lu Hong had a moment of sudden understanding. So he’s not that kind of philanderer after all!

The first floor was expansive, bustling with all sorts of people.

However, the second floor was slightly smaller. Those present were all dressed in lavish attire.

A single glance told you they were either rich or noble.

Qin Dieyi led the two of them to a counter.

Inside the counter, dozens of Pill Furnaces were displayed.

Qin Dieyi walked behind the counter and introduced them, "These Pill Furnaces come in various sizes and styles, and are all First-Rank. Which one do you prefer, Young Master, Young Lady?"

"First-Rank Pill Furnace?" Qin Feiyang furrowed his brows.

Lu Hong, seeing Qin Feiyang’s dissatisfaction, asked, "Miss Dieyi, do you have any higher-grade Pill Furnaces?"

Qin Dieyi was puzzled. "A First-Rank Pill Furnace can refine all First-Rank elixirs. Isn’t that enough?"

"Not enough," Lu Hong shook her head.

Qin Dieyi looked at Lu Hong, baffled.

Is this person already capable of producing Second Grade elixirs? She appears to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, right?

Pill Furnaces and elixirs are both graded from First-Rank to Ninth Grade.

Elixirs like the Bone-renewing Pill, Healing Pill, Body-refining Elixir, Qi Gathering Pill, and Vermilion Glazed Pill are all First-Rank elixirs.

Of course, even within the same rank, elixirs vary in quality.

For example, the Healing Pill and Bone-renewing Pill are among the lowest-grade First-Rank elixirs.

The Vermilion Glazed Pill is undeniably among the highest-grade First-Rank elixirs.

As for the Potential Elixir, theoretically, it should also be considered a First-Rank elixir.

However, considering the power of the Potential Elixir, it’s likely that not even a Ninth Grade elixir could compare.

Thus, the grade of the Potential Elixir is difficult to determine.

Elixirs like the Battle Intent Pill, Rebirth Pill, Lifespan Extension Pill, Transformation Pill, and Barrier Breaking Pill are considered Second Grade elixirs.

If a First-Rank Pill Furnace is used to refine Second Grade elixirs, not only will the quality be compromised, but the success rate will also decrease.

It might even cause the furnace to explode.

For instance, when Qin Feiyang was refining the Lifespan Extension Pill, the furnace explosion was partly due to his loss of control from nervousness.

Another factor was that the Pill Furnace was not of a high enough grade.

If he had used a Second Grade Pill Furnace or an even higher-grade one at the time, it might not have exploded, even if he had lost control.

"Ahem!"

Seeing Qin Dieyi staring at Lu Hong, lost in thought, Qin Feiyang couldn’t help but cough pointedly.

At that moment, Qin Dieyi returned to her senses and apologized, "I’m so sorry. Please forgive me."

"It’s alright," Lu Hong said with a faint smile.

"Truth be told, Pill Furnaces of Second Grade and above are usually auctioned off."

"I believe a Pill Furnace is up for auction today. Perhaps you’d like to check the auction house?"

"Moreover, a Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pill will also be auctioned, which you might find useful," Qin Dieyi said with a charming smile.

"Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pill?"

Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong looked at each other, a hint of astonishment in their eyes.

There are Top Grade Alchemists in State City too?

Qin Dieyi smiled. "If you are interested, I can take you to the auction house now."

"Alright," Qin Feiyang nodded.

Qin Dieyi walked out from behind the counter, leading the two towards a large door.

Flanking the door were two Nine-Star War King guards.

Lu Hong chuckled softly. "It seems your skills might not be so rare here in State City!"

"Not necessarily. After all, even among Top Grade Alchemists, there are differences in skill levels," Qin Feiyang replied with a faint smile, seemingly unconcerned.

However, his eyes held a trace of anticipation.

When Qin Dieyi reached the door, she quietly spoke a few words to the guards.

The two guards glanced at Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong, then opened the door, revealing a dimly lit corridor.

"Follow me," Qin Dieyi beckoned, leading the way in.

At the end of the corridor was a reception hall.

After passing through the reception hall and walking a bit further, Qin Dieyi opened the door to a private room and said with a smile, "This way, please."

The room wasn’t large, about four or five meters square, and was simply furnished with only two seats and a tea table.

In front was a transparent floor-to-ceiling window offering a clear view of the auction hall outside.

However, the vast auction hall was quite deserted at the moment.

Only fifty or sixty people were sparsely seated around the auction platform.

Lu Hong asked, "How long until the auction starts?"

Qin Dieyi answered with a smile, "Dawn has just broken. The auction probably won’t start for another hour. You can have some tea to pass the time."

Lu Hong nodded. "You may leave us for now."

"Alright, I’ll be in the reception hall outside. Call me if you need anything," Qin Dieyi said with a smile, then turned and left the private room, gently closing the door behind her.

「Before long.」

Sounds of a disturbance came from outside the door.

"Young Master Lu, this is the Treasure Pavilion. It would be best if you calmed down," came Qin Dieyi’s voice.

"Get out of the way!" This was Lu Feng’s yell.

BANG!

At that very moment, the door to the private room was kicked open.

Surrounded by a group of burly men in black, Lu Feng entered the private room.

"Did you think you could hide in the Treasure Pavilion and this Young Master wouldn’t be able to find you?"

"Let me tell you, as long as you’re in State City, no matter which corner you hide in, this Young Master will find you with utmost ease!" Lu Feng sneered.

Qin Dieyi also followed into the private room, walked over to Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong, and apologized, "Young Master, Young Lady, I apologize. I’ll have them leave immediately."

"It’s fine." Lu Hong waved her hand dismissively, then turned to Lu Feng and said calmly, "You think too highly of yourself. From a dandy like you? Do we really need to hide?"

"So what if I’m a dandy?"

"My Lu Family’s ancestor was the City Lord of East City, and my father is the Lu Family Head! I have the capital to be a dandy."

"And you? Just a couple of nobodies. You don’t have what it takes to be dandies even if you wanted to!" Lu Feng looked at them contemptuously.

"Nobodies?"

Lu Hong was slightly taken aback. She glanced at the calm-faced Qin Feiyang, a playful smile touching her lips.

A mere scion of a family clan versus the son of an emperor—who is the real nobody here? What an ignorant fool!