Alchemy Master

Chapter 435, Temporary Stay

Translator: Silavin

Regarding Gongshu Zhiyi’s ‘concealed’ attempts, how could her Father, Gongshu Yushan, possibly not see through them? He felt helpless about his precious Daughter.

The members of the Gongshu Clan had never left the Jade Cloud Mountain in their lives, but his Daughter had heard about the outside world from someone, and always sought out opportunities to go out – to explore for herself.

“Zhiyi, if you keep making trouble, you won’t be allowed to go to the outer region anymore.” Gongshu Yushan said with a stern face, reprimanding her.

Upon hearing this, Gongshu Zhiyi pouted, showing a face full of dissatisfaction.

The outer region was where Qingshan was located, and it was only after much begging that Gongshu Yushan had agreed to let her go there.

“Dad…” Gongshu Zhiyi tugged at Gongshu Yushan’s sleeve, acting coquettishly.

Being shaken by a pair of small hands, Gongshu Yushan’s deliberately stern face gradually relaxed, obviously becoming much softer.

*Haaaaa…* Gongshu Yushan sighed. Even if he was soft-hearted, due to the Clan Rules, he could not agree to Zhiyi’s request to go out.

“Dad, I’m about to go through my coming-of-age ceremony, I’m not a child anymore.” Seeing Gongshu Yushan’s expression, a hint of craftiness flashed in Zhiyi’s eyes, and then she continued. “Besides, I’m not going out to play, I just want to follow Sir here to learn some Crafting Techniques…”

*Pfft…* Qin Yichen, who had been leisurely watching the Father and Daughter talking, had already casually picked up the teacup, and took a light sip. When he heard the conversation suddenly turn toward him, he could not help but spray it out.

He had not forgotten that in the outer region, this little girl had called out ‘Xiao Huang’ to peck at him if he did not take her outside. If she went with him and became unhappy, would she not have that wooden bird peck him to death?

“You…” Gongshu Yushan shook his head helplessly, how could he not know what his Daughter’s intentions were?

“Go back to your room first. We’ll discuss this matter after you pass your coming-of-age ceremony.” A strange look flashed in Gongshu Yushan’s eyes as he patted her head and indulgently said.

“Yay! Thank you! I knew you were the best!” As soon as the words fell, Gongshu Zhiyi gave a small peck on Gongshu Yushan’s old face, and then with bell-like laughter, she jumped away like a little bird.

“I didn’t agree to this!” Qin Yichen’s mouth twitched, and he could not help but groan.

“Ahem, Yichen, sorry for the embarrassing display.” After Gongshu Zhiyi left, Gongshu Yushan finally smiled awkwardly at Qin Yichen.

Qin Yichen shook his head. Gongshu Yushan’s indulgence reminded him of Little Ling’er. As her Father, was he not just as indulgent toward her?

“Yichen, if you have time, why not stay in our Clan for a while? You haven’t had the Master Craftsman’s Hammer for long, and I can give you some guidance on Crafting,” Gongshu Yushan said to Qin Yichen.

These words stirred Qin Yichen’s heart. From his words, he could not see any hint of greed, only sincerity.

“Then, I’ll be rudely imposing on you.” Qin Yichen nodded and agreed. He could not just bring up the topic of – using the power of the Gongshu Clan as his trump card to make the Feng Family and Ouyang Family fear him. Moreover, staying here would also help him significantly in his progress in Crafting.

“Later, I’ll have Qingshan take you to Green Orchid Peak. It’s close to me, and if you have any questions in the future, feel free to come find me.” As the Successor of the Lu Ban Sect, Qin Yichen did not put on any airs. Thus, Gongshu Yushan was very satisfied how he acted, despite being so young

Afterward, after a brief conversation, Qingshan led Qin Yichen toward the mountain peak beside the Clan Hall.

“Sir, the Patriarch values you greatly.” After hearing Gongshu Yushan’s arrangement, Qingshan was also shocked. Green Orchid Peak was where the Patriarch was located! Usually, apart from a few Elders, no one had to gain the privilege to enter this area.

Qin Yichen just smiled and nodded at Qingshan’s amazement.

“For the offense of my Clansmen earlier, I hope you won’t take it to heart. They all bear no ill intentions.” Thinking of how Qin Yichen had been obstructed and provoked earlier, Qingshan said somewhat embarrassedly.

“Don’t worry, I can empathise with them.” Qin Yichen smiled. The members of the Gongshu Clan were undoubtedly much better than those powerful individuals outside who killed for treasures. At least, they were upfront, and they had no intention of killing him to take things by force.

“By the way, how is the coming-of-age ceremony conducted in your Gongshu Clan?” During the conversation, Qin Yichen seemed to recall the strange look in Gongshu Yushan’s eyes when he mentioned the coming-of-age ceremony, and he could not help but ask.

“Coming-of-age ceremony?” Hearing this question, Qingshan’s face changed slightly.

“Just now, I heard Gongshu Zhiyi say she was going to have her coming-of-age ceremony, and the Patriarch’s expression seemed a bit unnatural.” Qin Yichen asked.

“Zhiyi?” A strange look flashed in Qingshan’s eyes, and his footsteps faltered slightly. Then, he sighed and murmured, “Time passes so quickly. To think that little girl is already about to hold her coming-of-age ceremony…”

Qin Yichen did not interrupt Qingshan and just waited quietly.

“The coming-of-age ceremony, for ordinary members of our Clan, is just a normal ceremony…” After pondering for a moment, Qingshan slowly came back to his senses, sighed, and began to explain.

“But for those who want to become Craftsmen, the coming-of-age ceremony is a huge challenge. Successfully passing the coming-of-age ceremony, though it may not make one soar to great heights, will definitely bring significant insights in the Dao of Crafting. However, if one fails…”

At this point, there was a deep wariness in Qingshan’s eyes.

“What happens then?” Qin Yichen narrowed his eyes and asked.

“At the very least, one’s Spiritual Energy dissipates, rendering one unable to create items with Spirituality for life; at worst, they die…” Qingshan slowly closed his eyes and sighed.

“Their Spiritual Energy dissipates?” Hearing this, a strange look also flashed in Qin Yichen’s eyes. He remembered how everything Qingshan created could not be imbued with Spirituality. [Could it be…?]

“That’s right, I am one of those who failed their coming-of-age ceremony, but I was still considered to be quite lucky…” After countless years, Qingshan seemed to have become somewhat accustomed to the fact that he could never imbue his crafts with Spirituality.

Before the coming-of-age ceremony, he was hailed as the number one genius among the young generation, and was even considered to be someone destined to become a future pillar of the Gongshu Clan…

But, during the coming-of-age ceremony, he failed due to certain matters.