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Chapter 49 Lin Xiu
Just as Luo Sifan was about to make a move, a young man in a blue shirt somehow emerged from the crowd and stood motionless in front of him.
The bright blue silk, with its subtle brocade pattern, is clearly not a cheap product.
Luo Sifan naturally shifted her questioning gaze from the boy's bulge on his chest down to the curve of his hips, which spoke volumes.
The boy coughed lightly, and it felt quite crisp.
Luo Sifan turned his gaze upwards and met the uninvited woman dressed in men's clothing.
She was indeed quite beautiful, dressed in men's clothing and without makeup, yet she was still clearly a pampered rich girl.
She has a somewhat aggressive and undeniable aura.
"Miss, you are blocking my view of the alchemy gathering."
Looking up into the woman's eyes, Luo Sifan remained neither humble nor arrogant, and said calmly.
The woman remained motionless, slightly surprised, and seemed even more interested in Luo Sifan.
"A Yuanzhou accent? It's rather unusual for someone to come all this way, young master."
"Miss has a good eye!"
Luo Sifan replied helplessly, and just as he was about to move, the woman sat down next to him first.
So close, Luo Sifan could feel the warmth emanating from her body.
"I have long heard of the flourishing alchemy of Yuanzhou. You must be an expert in this field, young master. What are your impressions of this alchemy gathering in Luzhou?"
The woman sat leisurely, turning her head to gaze at Luo Sifan, as if Luo Sifan was the one who should be talking to her.
"How can one make rash comments without knowing the full picture?"
Luo Sifan glanced at her and answered truthfully.
"But why do I feel that you are so confident about the top prize in the Alchemy Competition, and somewhat disdainful of the participating alchemists from Luzhou?"
The woman's eyes sparkled, and her tone was slightly teasing.
Luo Sifan froze, realizing that his every move had been observed by this woman.
I don't know how long this woman has been watching me.
The nearby alchemists turned their heads at the sound, giving the arrogant Luo Sifan, whom the woman had described, a look of displeasure.
Someone started the commotion:
"I never expected that a master would grace our Luzhou Alchemy Gathering with his presence! Why don't you hurry up and sign up to go on stage and show off your skills?"
"Yes, we junior scholars are fortunate to have the honor of witnessing the master's demeanor. Even if we have to endure hardships, we don't feel it's a loss."
His sarcastic tone drew applause and cheers from the crowd.
Luo Sifan's expression worsened, but the woman ignored him and continued talking to herself:
"Does the young master find the Dan Tournament too long? The preliminary and semi-final rounds will take nine days in total."
The woman hesitated for a moment, seemingly also finding the race schedule cumbersome, then stood up and walked towards the wooden shed.
The person in the wooden shed handed over a pen and ink. The woman took the pen in one hand and the ink in the other, and began to write on the notice:
"Furthermore, any alchemist on the platform who is the first to refine the Rejuvenation Pill will also receive this sword as a gift. They will also be granted the position of Alchemy Partner for a period of one year. The champion of the Alchemy Gathering will receive an additional one hundred taels of gold."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the woman's additions caused a flurry of chatter and a moment of chaos.
The woman's handwriting was virtually identical to the original on the notice, clearly indicating that it was signed by Lin Qianxiu herself.
Returning the brush and ink, Lin Qianxiu returned with a smile:
"In that case, young master, are you still interested?"
Luo Sifan was naturally tempted. The Rejuvenation Pill was a holy elixir for healing injuries and also had the effect of preserving youth. It required nearly ten kinds of first-grade pill ingredients, and the refining process was lengthy and complicated. It often required the cooperation of several alchemists of the fifth realm or above, and it could be completed within a day.
However, he had three superior-grade Crimson Pearl Grasses given to him by Master Lu, which, in terms of medicinal efficacy alone, were already superior to the Rejuvenating Pill.
But what on earth is this "Danlu" thing? Does it mean I have to sell myself and sleep with someone for a year?
"Miss Qianxiu? I don't quite understand your request for a partner. Isn't it a bit too much to ask to be partners?"
Luo Sifan frowned; this job was impossible to do.
"Young master, you've probably been possessed and reborn, haven't you? In the Silverfrost Empire, who who practices alchemy doesn't know the meaning of the term 'alchemist'?"
Lin Qianxiu was genuinely surprised this time, and her pretty face showed suspicion.
"What kind of dream is this guy having!"
"Could it be some self-taught amateur?"
"Even Lian Danlu doesn't know about it, so its origin is indeed suspicious!"
The onlookers, mostly alchemists, gloated and launched a barrage of verbal attacks.
Luo Sifan stood up coldly:
"It is true that I, Lin, am a rogue cultivator, and I have never been a disciple of any alchemy academy or sect. If Miss Qianxiu is dissatisfied with this place, I have no intention of refining any Rejuvenation Pills. Farewell!"
Without even thinking of saying goodbye, Luo Sifan turned and left.
"Him? A self-taught amateur, yet he dares to boast that he can refine the Rejuvenation Pill?"
"Miss Lin, don't fall for this man's infatuation!"
The alchemists behind Luo Sifan burst into laughter.
Luo Sifan shook his head, suppressing his anger, and continued walking without stopping.
Just as he was about to leave through the gate, Lin Qianxiu suddenly moved and stopped him again.
"Wait a minute!"
Lin Qianxiu extended her palm and pointed at Luo Sifan's chest, blocking his path.
Her pretty face held a half-smile, but no malice.
"You said your surname is Lin? It seems like the Rejuvenating Pill is easy for you? Then I can't let you go."
A little finger, like a boulder, blocked Luo Sifan's chest.
The person's aura was as vast as the sea, allowing Luo Sifan to experience firsthand the high level of their cultivation.
Luo Sifan's anger vanished instantly, and he obediently turned around.
Seeing that he knew when to back down, Lin Qianxiu stopped trying to force him and stepped to his side, teasing him in a low voice as they walked:
"Young Master Lin has quite a misunderstanding of the term 'Danlu' (丹侣). Does he think I, Lin Qianxiu, am after your body? You're young but shrewd, and your thoughts are quite wild! Tsk. Tsk."
Luo Sifan blushed slightly after being teased by her, realizing that he had misunderstood something.
Lin Qianxiu explained the transmission and usage of alchemy companions in a few words. It was nothing more than a closer mutual assistance tradition among the disciples of the alchemy sect. After all, high-level pills often require multiple alchemists to be of one mind and work closely together to refine them.
The Imperial Alchemy Academy has a tradition of competing against each other as alchemy partners, which has led to the alchemy partner spirit being emulated throughout the Silverfrost Empire.
It's understandable that people are suspicious that Losfan doesn't even understand the concept of Danlu.
Although Danlu does not have the obligation to sleep with Danlu as Luo Sifan mistakenly believed, the requirements for spiritual harmony and daily communication between the two often surpass those of ordinary couples.
Therefore, the probability that heterosexual couples who end up in the same bed will eventually become husband and wife is still extremely high.
Lin Qianxiu naturally wouldn't mention this point.
Lin Qianxiu dismissed the group of alchemists who were watching, took Luo Sifan's hand, sat down on the spot, and chatted with Luo Sifan casually.
The movements were natural, and Luo Sifan didn't dare to suspect that she was taking advantage of him, simply assuming that this was her usual generous way of doing things.
In just a few words, the Lin family's roots in Yong'an Prefecture were clearly explained.
Lin Qianxiu pondered to herself that even if the two were relatives, they were at least seven or eight generations apart.
"Then you have to call me sister, the closest kind! I never imagined that there would be someone like my Lin family so far away in Yuanzhou!"
Lin Qianxiu felt comfortable clinging to him, becoming much more affectionate, and her hands began to caress him even more vigorously.
Luo Sifan was a lifelong single in her previous life, and her experience in this life is also limited. When has she ever been so actively pursued, especially under the guise of being an older sister?
"elder sister!"
Unable to resist, Luo Sifan had no choice but to surrender in front of Lin Qianxiu.
"Okay, okay!"
Lin Qianxiu smiled broadly as she watched the alchemist on the wooden platform gradually complete the pill and leave.
He glanced at Luo Sifan:
"The time has come. Now your older sister will personally experience your younger brother's skills. Little brother, you must not disappoint your older sister!"