Chapter 810 - 740: The Secrets of Qilin Valley (Part 2)
Chapter 810: Chapter 740: The Secrets of Qilin Valley (Part 2)
This time, Shen Han is not prepared to indulge, nor does he intend to compromise.
Firstly, he has nothing to ask from this Master Ding; what he should learn, he has already learned long ago.
Moreover, what he learned is the orthodox Alchemy Dao developed by the Qin Family, not the error-filled methods they possess.
Secondly, he currently has a great need for Contribution Points.
He has fully mastered the Technique and Pill Formula.
Remaining here is merely to exchange for a batch of medicinal materials to practice once.
If he hands over his Contribution, he might as well leave Qilin Valley immediately.
"If there are no objections, come up now; once you give your Contribution to Senior Brother Bao, you can leave."
After speaking, Master Gan sat down and waited for the crowd to step forward.
This has become an annual routine, happening every year.
Everyone is unwilling, but who dares to offend Master Gan in this manner?
He cannot provide benefits, but he is quite capable of causing harm.
As the teacher of this lineage, he holds considerable power.
If one refuses to offer their Contribution Points, it cuts off the path for others to earn Contributions.
Forcing you to stay by his side daily, wasting time.
At his strictest, he can report to the higher-ups in Qilin Valley, verifying that the disciple doesn’t heed the teacher, leading to expulsion from Qilin Valley.
With these powers, naturally, others are wary of Master Gan.
But Shen Han is unafraid, as he was already planning to leave Qilin Valley soon.
If he offends someone, so be it; what is there to fear?
"Hurry up, don’t dawdle."
Master Gan’s expression changed slightly, as it does every year when he must scold them twice before they move.
This time, however, before others presented their Contribution, Shen Han stood up to retort.
"Master Gan, I have objections to this.
I came to Qilin Valley seeking to learn Medicine-Refining Technique, not to assist others in advancement.
My relationship with Senior Brother Bao Xin is shallow, and the bond between us doesn’t warrant gifting Contribution for his advancement.
I intend to use the Contribution Points I have to advance myself."
Shen Han’s abrupt statement stunned everyone present.
They did not expect him to speak so directly; it wasn’t about tact anymore.
Beside him, Pei Mao was also startled; he viewed Shen Han as relatively low-key.
He rarely cares about many things and does not engage in disputes.
Yet, unexpectedly, Shen Han dared to stand against Master Gan.
Upon hearing Shen Han, Master Gan stood up with a frowning face.
"You are sure you don’t want to give?"
"I’ve made it clear, earning Contribution Points is far more challenging than Senior Brother Bao Xin’s cultivation, so the Contributions I obtain, I intend to use for myself.
If Master Gan thinks our lives are easier than Senior Brother Bao Xin’s, then he can let Senior Brother Bao Xin switch places with us."
Upon hearing Shen Han, Master Gan’s eyes narrowed with a hint of ruthlessness.
"Ignorant child, do you really believe they have it easy?
Every day, before dawn, they start studying and perceive things how you think, playing daily?
It seems this time, the disciple Master Zhongjin recommended is not only dim-witted but also disrespectful and without rules."
Shen Han remained unchanged despite his words.
"Master Gan, you need not explain so much; their hardships compared to ours are mere specks.
If they truly find it tiring, we can switch places with them."
"If you truly switched, can you reach the levels of these senior brothers?"
"That requires switching for three months first to know if we can."
Every time Master Gan questioned, Shen Han replied straightforwardly.
Each reply hit the mark, causing Master Gan’s face to darken.
Whether he wins or loses the argument, a master debating with a disciple already signifies defeat.
"This old man is a Qilin Valley Alchemist; I can see if you’re capable.
If you were capable, you would have been elevated long ago.
You stand here now because you are not."
At this moment, Master Gan spoke without any reservations, intending to suppress Shen Han.
"I heard that when Master Gan refines Pills, the Pill Formation rate of Assist Star Pills is only around fifty percent.
Master Gan has known about medicinal materials for over a century and finds them hard to control.
With disciples known for more than a year at most or a few months at the least.
Such knowledge of others is essentially unfamiliar.
How can Master Gan determine our abilities?"
Shen Han’s words were like a banner rising, piercing the hearts of those present.
Pei Mao and the others had been undermined by Master Gan, feeling insecure about themselves.
Thinking as the master said, they believed they lacked talent.
Shen Han’s recent words were like offering a hand to those trapped in the mire.
Does Master Gan understand them?
Has Master Gan ever guided them?
As Shen Han said, the medicinal materials Master Gan are familiar with are difficult to control.
Not to mention strangers or unfamiliar matters.
Each person wished to stand up and applaud Shen Han.
Yet, looking at the seething anger in Master Gan’s eyes suppressed any action.
Master Gan had already stepped down from the podium, approaching Shen Han.
"Named Shu Jiu, indeed you are short-sighted with no foresight.
A talented Alchemist like your senior brother will surely shine in the future.
Today, giving your Contribution, you will gain favor with a Qilin Valley Alchemist.
Go and ask how many outsiders wish to curry favor with an Alchemist, yet never have the chance."
Shen Han remained indifferent.
"If Master Gan speaks truthfully, then let outsiders send medicinal materials.
I do not need this opportunity, they can have it."
A back and forth; silent resistance.
"Do others wish to learn from him?
Learning to be short-sighted too!"
Master Gan’s words were harsh, yet the crowd remained silent, protesting silently against him.
With Shen Han in front, everyone gained some courage.
"Fine, old man cannot speak with you; tomorrow I will invite Master Zhongjin.
Since you were recommended by him, let him speak."
Leaving these words behind, Master Gan stormed off.
His close disciples followed suit and left.
Then Senior Brother Bao Xin approached Shen Han.
"I will remember you, when..."
However, before Bao Xin could finish, Shen Han turned and left.
He couldn’t be bothered with him.
Leaving the study, Shen Han headed straight to the Internal Affairs Pavilion.
Since matters have been declared openly, there is no reason for delay.
The Contribution Points he had were sufficient to buy a set of Purifying Heart Pill medicinal materials.
Shen Han intended to purchase two sets for some margin of error.
He was not deeply refined in Medicine-Refining Technique.
Even knowing the refining method, application might lead to errors.
However, currently, seeing that his time is tight, he won’t drag it out.
With surplus Contribution Points, Shen Han directly exchanged for a Tripod Cauldron.
He wouldn’t borrow Gan Mansion’s Tripod Cauldron; he would attempt it tonight.
He used up all his Contribution Points at once, leaving nothing behind.
Returning to Gan Mansion, Shen Han headed to the Medicine-Refining Room.
The diligent senior brothers Master Gan mentioned were absent.
They have ample resources for practice; why would they labor into the night?
If other disciples had such privileges, they would come every night to refine their skills.
The Medicine-Refining Room is positioned away from the rest area, not attracting much attention.
Several minor sounds near the small living quarters could easily draw investigation.
Shen Han began refining without hesitation.
The Medicine-Refining Room is essentially an open space for refining Pills.
Qilin Valley Pills certainly have their unique mysteries, and Shen Han acknowledges them.
But their true refining method is not as Master Qu Zhongjin and the others have mastered.
Shen Han followed the instructions of the Qin Family, starting the Pill refining.
Thankfully, he had some Medicine-Refining foundations and did not completely panic.