"Father, have you heard? The Dragon Snake Gang has vanished overnight, all their casinos and halls have no one left."
Qin Zi said in the hall.
"Oh?"
Qin Chuan was slightly taken aback.
"Hmph! No doubt about it, they're definitely the ones who tried to sabotage me, that's why they fled in guilt!"
Qin Zi snorted coldly, full of disdain.
"Who would have thought, the Dragon Snake Gang is so despicable, unable to defeat you, they resort to such underhanded tactics!"
Qin Chuan, hearing this, said nothing.
He surmised that the reason the Dragon Snake Gang fled overnight was due to fear of his suspicion.
Yet this escape only made them seem more guilty, conveniently taking the blame and being thoroughly smeared.
This was fate.
"You've awakened your physique, receiving its feedback, your cultivation must have skyrocketed, how are you doing?"
Qin Chuan changed the subject.
"Yes, it has indeed increased a lot, I never knew I could be this powerful!"
Thinking of his cultivation achievements, Qin Zi instantly felt revitalized, looking at his father as if seeking approval, "I'm already at the fifth level of the Origin Core Realm!"
"Not bad."
Qin Chuan nodded calmly. This was not feigned composure but something he was mentally prepared for long ago.
Being blessed.
What's surprising about that?
This is the basic operation of the chosen one.
If his cheap son had awakened a powerful physique but was still weak, then he would find it strange.
"Father, aren't you surprised at all?"
Seeing his father's calm demeanor, Qin Zi felt a bit dejected.
"It's perfectly normal because I've seen too many prodigies. Your level... is passable."
Qin Chuan said calmly.
Keep it up, keep the act going!
One must carry out the facade of unassuming superiority to the end, it's necessary to solidify one's image.
Maintaining an image requires long-term effort, constantly reinforcing it, or else it might collapse at any time.
Hearing this, Qin Zi's mood sank even further.
So in his father's eyes, he was just 'passable'...
But soon!
He regained his fighting spirit.
A fervent fire seemed to burn in his heart, secretly vowing, "Father, just watch, I will definitely make you proud!"
...
Unbeknownst to him, three days passed again.
Contrary to Qin Chuan's expectations, after the rumors spread, no so-called geniuses came to challenge Qin Zi.
This made him somewhat self-mocking.
It seems he underestimated the world.
How could those geniuses be so foolish? How could they hear a rumor and immediately come to challenge?
Think about it carefully.
If those geniuses came to challenge directly, it would actually be beneath them.
After all, even if they win, so what?
To challenge someone over a rumor, what are you trying to prove? Prove your genius name?
So superficial!!
These geniuses and the families behind them probably cherished their reputation, so they didn't come to challenge.
"However... my money wasn't spent in vain!"
Qin Chuan took a deep breath, his eyes narrowing.
These geniuses didn't come to challenge, but that doesn't mean they're indifferent to the rumor.
After all, it's about reputation. If they don't come forward, it will hang over them!
So, these geniuses are all waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to naturally defeat Qin Zi.
And the nearest opportunity is... the Alchemy Tournament!
"Rumble!"
Suddenly, a fierce rumbling sounded from the sky, as if the clouds were rolling, with lightning and thunder!
Countless people looked up.
Qin Chuan and his son also stepped out of their room and looked up.
They saw a golden line shooting from the horizon, moving at incredible speed, like an arrow cutting across the sky.
Wherever it passed, the white clouds instantly turned golden, then surged like raging waves.
"Wow—"
Finally, the golden line stopped over Minghao City, transforming into a majestic figure enveloped in golden light.
"Boom!!"
Instantly, an overwhelming aura spread in waves, covering most of Minghao City.
"What terrifying aura!"
"A Nirvana Realm expert!!"
"Is it... Master Pang Qi?!"
Many were pressed to their knees on the spot, and some struggled to stand, faces full of astonishment.
Qin Chuan also felt the pressure, but it wasn't enough to make him uncomfortable.
"Welcome, Master, to Minghao City. The City Lord's Mansion has prepared a feast, please come to the City Lord's Mansion."
In the City Lord's Mansion, over a dozen figures rose into the air, forming a welcoming formation in the sky.
Leading them was City Lord Bai Chen, also cloaked in gold light, obscuring his face.
"Thank you for your kindness, City Lord Bai."
Master Pang Qi's voice was aged but strong, conjuring the image of a towering elder in one's mind.
He looked down at the massive ancient city below and said, "The Alchemy Tournament begins tomorrow. Anyone under the age of twenty who has reached the Origin Core Realm can try."
"You don't need to refine actual elixirs, just testing your talent in this area. If there are qualified individuals, perhaps I will take them as disciples."
After speaking, he flew into the City Lord's Mansion.
Wow!!
Minghao City erupted.
Many who were once full of ambition turned ashen-faced — there are age and cultivation restrictions?!
Some who had little hope brightened up — no need for alchemy foundation, just a talent test?!
"Hahaha, heaven helps me too!"
"Tomorrow, I must take the lead!"
"With my talent, I'm undoubtedly the top candidate for champion. After all, my grandma always said I am gifted."
"I control my own fate, not the heavens!"
A group of nameless individuals were excited, indulging in dreams of fame and success.
"Are you ready?"
Qin Chuan looked at his son.
"Yes! Master has taught me the basics of alchemy, and I can already refine Tier 1 Elixirs!"
Qin Zi said excitedly.
He did not hide his master's existence, as he believed his father already knew about it.
"As expected!"
Qin Chuan felt a slight chill in his heart. His long-held suspicion was thoroughly confirmed.
The ring's old master indeed exists!
But he carefully controlled his expression, revealing no surprise.
He just nodded calmly and asked, "Have you already refined elixirs? Did your master give you the recipe?"
"Yes, my master created the recipe himself and hasn't registered it with the Alchemy Master Association yet!"
Qin Zi chuckled happily, "Master said he will give me some recipes to register at the Alchemy Master Association. By then, anyone using my recipe must share half of the profits with me!"
Qin Chuan's face twitched slightly at this.
In this world, alchemists are extremely domineering, and those who can create recipes are even more so!
It's no exaggeration to say that unless a recipe is trash, one recipe could sustain a lifetime.
"Doesn't this mean... from now on, father will rely on you to support him? After all, father is truly broke now."
Qin Chuan looked at his cheap son with a half-smile.
Qin Zi was taken aback.
Then he coughed awkwardly, "Ahem... Father, Master said he would also give you some recipes, and they're of a higher grade."
"Once those recipes are out, each visit you make to the Alchemy Master Association will bring you immense profits."
Hearing this, Qin Chuan nodded in satisfaction and said, "Thank you on my behalf to your master, in the future... there will be ample rewards."
"Alright, father."
Qin Zi said happily.
At this moment, a golden-haired woman in the ring was already blushing, seemingly flattered or maybe discarding the middle words.
This lord said, there will be ample rewards in the future!
In the future, when will that be?
Will it be when his power returns to its peak? What kind of demeanor will he have then?
It's truly something to look forward to...