Chapter 2632

"Ani, you are a bit loud," the Immortal Emperor said, looking at Zhu Yanyi. "The person in front of you is not yet a god. If she were, she would be called a God-level Alchemist. But even without breaking through to godhood, her alchemy skills are confirmed as God-level."

"God-level? That is unbelievable," Lu Huoyan said. He truly did not expect such a master to exist.

"There is nothing unbelievable. If you truly want to be a good alchemist, you should become her disciple quickly," the Immortal Emperor urged.

Lu Huoyan’s eyes lit up. Could he really have a master? He had learned alchemy from books alone. Because he was a rogue cultivator, many looked down on him. But he loved alchemy. His skills had improved over the years, giving him confidence.

However, without a master, his progress slowed down. As a rare high-level alchemist, he was respected, but only because of his hard work. With no backing, he had to be gentle. People said he had no temper, but he did. He just hid it.

Often, when alone, he wished for a master. Now, a God-level alchemist wanted him as a disciple.

"Master, your disciple Lu Huoyan kowtows to you," Lu Huoyan said, kneeling and bowing his head to the ground.

Zhu Yanyi said, "While you are in the cultivation world, I can only accept you as a registered disciple. When you ascend to the Immortal Realm, I will accept you as a direct disciple."

"Yes, Master," Lu Huoyan nodded seriously.

Zhu Yanyi pointed to Yan Aohan and the Immortal Emperor. "This is your Grandmaster and your Senior Uncle. Go greet them."

Lu Huoyan kowtowed to both. "Disciple Lu Huoyan greets Grandmaster. Greets Senior Uncle."

Yan Aohan and the Immortal Emperor gave him gifts. The Immortal Emperor sighed, "I should not have come. I lost out. You couple each took a disciple, and each tricked me out of a storage ring."

Yan Aohan said, "You have so much stuff. Hiding it is useless. It is better to give it to my disciple to use."

The Immortal Emperor huffed but said nothing more.

The four of them settled in Lu Huoyan’s thatched hut. The Immortal Emperor had calculated that the Daoist would appear in Tianpu City.

Lu Huoyan heard about Ding Chengpei’s case and felt angry. He often went out to help gather information.

One day, Lu Huoyan went to gather news. He also sold some pills he had made at a pill shop for spirit stones.

The Immortal Emperor had given her a ring with many spirit stones. Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan had also given her some. She had plenty. But she had always done business with that shop. Stopping suddenly would be bad. If she lived alone, it would not matter. But now, Zhu Yanyi and the others were with her.

Lu Huoyan knew their purpose. He did not want others to find them.

"This disciple is old, but his character is good," the Immortal Emperor said after watching him for a few days.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. She agreed. If her character were bad, she would not take her, no matter how talented she was.

Yan Aohan said, "I saw Lu Huoyan’s past lives. He was a good person for three lives. If he had not met my wife, he would still become an immortal, but not as smoothly."

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "So, eye affinity is very important."

Zhu Yanyi took out a tea set and brewed tea. "I have met many alchemists. But they did not suit my eye. So far, I have only two direct disciples. Whether Lu Huoyan becomes one depends on her future."

Zhu Yanyi could not stay in the cultivation world forever. So she would not make her a direct disciple yet. To become one, she must first ascend to the Immortal Realm. Otherwise, it was impossible.

Just then, Lu Huoyan came in, carrying someone on his back. "Master! Master! Help!"

Zhu Yanyi was surprised. She went over quickly. Lu Huoyan carried the person into an empty room. Zhu Yanyi looked and was shocked. "Yu Yinuo? Why is it you?"

It was indeed Yu Yinuo. But she was unconscious and did not hear Zhu Yanyi.

Zhu Yanyi did not hesitate. She took out gold needles and used the Yanluo Nine Needles. After the needles were applied, Yu Yinuo opened her eyes.

Yu Yinuo thought she was dead. Seeing Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan, she was stunned. "Senior Sister Zhu, Uncle Yan! Go save Zhibin!"

"What happened to Zhibin?" Yan Aohan asked calmly. He was not worried because he had left a strand of divine sense on Zhu Zhibin. If Zhibin were in danger, it would activate.

"Zhibin and I came to investigate the evil cultivator’s background. We found the real evil cultivator is hiding in the Tianpu City Lord’s mansion. She is now the City Lord’s favorite concubine. We wanted to act, but the City Lord stopped us. she injured me. Zhibin is still trapped in the mansion," Yu Yinuo said, panting.

Zhu Zhibin and Yu Yinuo had followed Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi’s mission to the west, arriving in Tianpu City.

Although curious about the city, they did not forget their task. They investigated and found the evil cultivator’s幕后 (behind-the-scenes) force was in the City Lord’s mansion. So, they asked about the City Lord’s character.

The residents said the City Lord was an upright gentleman.

Zhu Zhibin and Yu Yinuo thought a gentleman would not associate with evil cultivators. So, they went to the mansion, hoping the City Lord would help them find the evil cultivator’s backup plan.