"May I ask, Ninth Princess, why does the Imperial Tutor want to see me?"

Ye Qingchen asked.

"I don't know either! After I showed the pills you refined to my master, he instructed me to find you!" Chu Yao shook her head.

"I see!"

Ye Qingchen murmured.

Is it because of the pills?

Could there have been a mistake in the pills I refined? Or is it because I came uninvited?

But no matter what, since Chu Yao helped me before, and I also borrowed the Library, since the Imperial Tutor has summoned me, I must go see him.

"You two go back first!"

Ye Qingchen looked at Jiang Churan and Ye Qing.

"Brother, I'll go with you."

Ye Qing's eyes flashed, clutching the corner of Ye Qingchen's clothes, clearly worried that Ye Qingchen would fall from one trouble into another.

"Yes, going together is better, at least we'll have company!" Jiang Churan nodded heavily.

"No need! If the Imperial Tutor wants to act against me, your presence would do no good. It's best you return safely, I'll come back after meeting him!"

Ye Qingchen smiled slightly.

After reassuring the two, Ye Qingchen didn't linger and immediately followed Chu Yao into the Imperial Tutor's Mansion.

"Master, I've brought the person you were looking for!"

Before they even stepped into the courtyard, Chu Yao called out loudly.

Entering the courtyard once again.

The previous Illusion Array had disappeared. Ye Qingchen moved straight into the back courtyard.

It was then that Ye Qingchen truly saw the legendary Imperial Tutor. He wore a moon-colored robe, sleeves flowing in the wind. His silver hair and white beard, with sharp features, gave a look of an ethereal and immortal figure.

At this moment,

he was sitting cross-legged on a green stone, with a pot of tea beside him, drinking alone.

"I am Ye Qingchen from Taotian Palace, greetings to the Imperial Tutor!"

Ye Qingchen stepped forward, clasping his hands, maintaining a respectful yet confident demeanor.

"Have some tea first!"

Kong Shun waved his hand.

In an instant.

A cup filled with tea gracefully floated towards Ye Qingchen.

Chu Yao, standing aside, watched this scene, almost drooling with envy.

This tea was brewed with the 'Spirit Gathering Pill'.

Even with her status, she had to plead for a long time to have a sip. Now, he casually offered this tea to Ye Qingchen.

"Thank you, Imperial Tutor!"

Ye Qingchen accepted the tea, expressed his gratitude, and drank it in one gulp.

Almost simultaneously,

he felt a warm stream flowing down his throat, instantly surging through his entire body. The fatigue from the battle at the Celestial Fragrance Tower vanished, as if he was filled with endless energy!

"Ye Qingchen, what do you think of this tea?" Kong Shun asked with a smile.

"It's indeed extraordinary!"

Ye Qingchen marveled.

Seeing Ye Qingchen's evaluation, Kong Shun's smile widened as he slowly spoke, "This tea is called 'Gathering Spirit Tea', it replenishes True Essence and eases fatigue. Its pill is something I personally refined, not easily found in the market."

Ye Qingchen nodded silently.

The value of this tea was apparent from Chu Yao's expression.

However,

he was even more puzzled as to why the other party wanted to see him but didn't speak directly, instead starting with a discussion about the tea.

As he pondered this, he heard Kong Shun change the topic, suddenly saying, "Ye Qingchen, would you be willing to leave Taotian Palace and become my disciple? I can impart limitless alchemical knowledge to you!"

"What?"

Chu Yao was completely stunned by Kong Shun's words.

Who was Kong Shun?

The magnificent Imperial Tutor!

Ever since he was stationed here, countless officials and aristocrats have wanted to become his disciples, even willing to serve as slaves, but all were rejected.

Even for herself, only because her emperor father personally requested, did Kong Shun make an exception to accept her.

She never imagined that Kong Shun would be moved by Ye Qingchen.

And even use such an enticing method?

"Become your disciple?"

Ye Qingchen was puzzled.

"Indeed!"

Kong Shun nodded, "You were able to refine high-quality Bone Marrow Supplement Pill just by observing briefly, your talent is rare. A genius like you will be held back in Taotian Palace, you should become my disciple!"

"Had you mastered the art of Alchemy, during the sect selection event, when Ye Qing was gravely injured, you wouldn't have been at anyone's mercy, even begging the eight major sects for help!"

Ye Qingchen's story was well known to him, but he never paid attention.

But now, learning that the other party was a genius in Alchemy, he couldn't remain indifferent, he must accept Ye Qingchen as his disciple.

"Ye Qingchen, just agree!"

Chu Yao urged from the side.

Kong Shun hadn't felt such admiration for a talent in years.

This was a significant honor! A decision that could change his life!

But who could have thought, Ye Qingchen shook his head, saying, "Thank you for your appreciation, Imperial Tutor, I'm honored but I cannot comply, I cannot become your disciple!"

"Why?"

Kong Shun's eyes narrowed.

"An agreement! I once promised Elder Qin, that I would never betray him! Farewell!"

Ye Qingchen said firmly.

Back then,

The eight major sects refused to help, only Qin Wentian extended a hand. Though he understood what becoming Kong Shun's disciple meant, he refused to be ungrateful.

After bowing his hands, Ye Qingchen turned and left.

"Wait!"

Kong Shun suddenly called out.

As Ye Qingchen thought that the other party might get angry due to his refusal, he saw Kong Shun wave his hand, and a jade bottle flew towards him.

"What is this?"

Ye Qingchen was puzzled.

"This is the Bone Marrow Supplement Pill you refined earlier, it not only replenishes True Qi but also heals injuries. Take it!"

Kong Shun said calmly.

Ye Qingchen's heart was moved; he knew Hong Man was severely injured and urgently needed healing pills, so he didn't refuse.

After expressing his thanks, he left the Imperial Tutor's Mansion.

After Ye Qingchen had left, Chu Yao couldn't help but say, "Master, that guy actually refused you, let me bring him back!"

"No need!"

Kong Shun quietly watched where Ye Qingchen had gone, shaking his head.

"If he had accepted right away, I would think I misjudged him. A man of his word, not influenced by materialism nor personal emotion, truly a rare genius in Alchemy! With my guidance, he could become renowned in the world within ten years!"

Hearing this, Chu Yao felt a little indignant.

She had never seen her master praise anyone like this.

"So what?" Chu Yao pouted, "He still didn't want to be your disciple!"

"Didn't want to?"

Kong Shun laughed heartily, as if hearing an unbelievable joke. He stood up, hands behind his back, and walked towards the outside of the Imperial Tutor's Mansion.

"Master, where are you going?" Chu Yao called out anxiously.

Without turning back, Kong Shun said:

"To Taotian Palace, to ask Qin Wentian for him!"

"What?"

Chu Yao's head shot up.

Stunned, she couldn't believe it.

She realized that no matter how high she valued Ye Qingchen, she still underestimated his importance to Kong Shun.

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