Xiao Wusheng was full of joy, reaching out to help Yu Xian up, and said with a smile, "Good, good, good. Come, let's find Su Mofeng. From today on, you are a disciple of my Alchemy Workshop!"

Yu Xian forced a smile, nodded, and followed behind Xiao Wusheng.

Joining the Alchemy Workshop made him happy, but he couldn't bring himself to smile.

The jade pendant on his chest would no longer be warm...

The treasure his mother left for finding minerals had saved him from countless detours and hardships over the past seven months!

Without this jade pendant, even if he had seven years, Yu Xian might not have reached his current level!

Placing his hand over his heart, Yu Xian's gaze grew more determined.

His mother's help ended here...

From now on, he had to walk his own path!

Xiao Wusheng walked quickly, clearly pleased, eager to bring Yu Xian under his wing.

He admired the young man's alchemy skills, seeing him as a promising talent!

Moreover, the most important thing was that he was only sixteen! There was vast potential for growth, and perhaps one day, he could be nurtured into a master alchemist under his guidance!

They made their way from the Alchemy Workshop to the Hundred Mines Workshop, bypassing the Grand Hall and following a small path to the rear hall.

There were a few disciples guarding the hall, but they clearly recognized Xiao Wusheng, so they didn't stop him, bowing respectfully as he entered the rear hall.

"Junior Brother Su! Are you still cultivating? If not, come out quickly!"

As soon as he entered the hall, Xiao Wusheng called out, not caring whether Su Mofeng was actually cultivating.

"You really have no manners, sigh."

A calm voice responded to Xiao Wusheng's words.

At some point, a man in a brocade robe appeared behind the curtain.

"I have no manners? If I were polite, when would you wake from your cultivation? Yet, when you need elixirs, I don't see you being polite."

Xiao Wusheng rolled his eyes, pointed at Yu Xian with a smile, and said, "Enough with the nonsense. I'm here to ask you for someone, this kid."

Su Mofeng stepped out from behind the curtain.

He was tall and handsome, appearing to be in his late twenties, clearly a genius, having reached such a level at a young age.

"For someone?"

Su Mofeng looked at Yu Xian and shook his head helplessly, "For such a small matter, you still need to find me? I hardly manage the affairs of the Hundred Mines Workshop; I've left it all to Chu Jiang. Just tell him I agreed."

"You sure know how to shirk responsibilities. Alright, with your word, I'm relieved. I won't have to deal with Chu Jiang's bureaucratic nonsense. Keep up your cultivation, strive to condense your Golden Core soon!"

Xiao Wusheng nodded with a smile, waved his hand, and turned to leave.

Su Mofeng watched them depart with a calm expression, shook his head, and disappeared behind the curtain once more.

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"Although Su Mofeng is in charge of the Outer Sect's Hundred Mines Workshop, he hardly manages anything, spending all his time cultivating."

Xiao Wusheng led Yu Xian towards the outer hall, sighing, "With such talent and diligence, I believe he could condense his core in less than twenty-five years!"

"Twenty-five years?"

Yu Xian murmured, unsure if that was fast or slow.

"Foundation Establishment at twenty-seven, perfect Foundation Establishment at fifty, and then another twenty-five years to become a Golden Core expert at seventy-five... Rare, very rare! I often refine elixirs for him, partly to curry favor."

Xiao Wusheng sighed, a hint of melancholy in his voice.

After all, although he too was at perfect Foundation Establishment, he was far behind Su Mofeng.

He had almost no chance of breaking through; no amount of elixirs would help unless he encountered a great opportunity.

He was already old; despite his middle-aged appearance, he was actually one hundred and thirty-one years old.

His middle-aged appearance was because he reached Foundation Establishment in his thirties or forties, and his body had set.

That's why Su Mofeng looked so young; he truly reached Foundation Establishment at a young age.

Yu Xian didn't speak; he could tell this was just Xiao Wusheng's musings, and it wouldn't be appropriate to interrupt.

Soon, they arrived at the Grand Hall of the Hundred Mines Workshop.

Xiao Wusheng, the Master of the Alchemy Workshop, was well-known, and the arrival of such a figure naturally prompted someone to inform the Deputy Master of the Hundred Mines Workshop, Chu Jiang.

So when they entered, before Xiao Wusheng could call for someone to announce them, Chu Jiang came out from a side hall with a hearty laugh.

Yu Xian's eyes narrowed slightly.

He recognized Chu Jiang as the man who had greeted him with flattery when Quan Dao brought him here seven months ago!

"Oh my, Senior Brother Xiao is a rare guest. What brings you to my Hundred Mines Workshop today?"

Chu Jiang approached quickly, smiling broadly, but without any hint of flattery.

Clearly, Xiao Wusheng wasn't someone he needed to curry favor with.

As he got closer, he noticed Yu Xian standing beside Xiao Wusheng, a look of confusion crossing his face.

He had only met Yu Xian once, when Quan Dao brought him over seven months ago.

After that, he had left Yu Xian to the steward, Huang Hanxiao, instructing him to get rid of Yu Xian as soon as possible, and hadn't thought about him since.

He had almost forgotten about this young man.

But now, here was Yu Xian again.

This kid hadn't been kicked out of the White Cloud Sect yet?

Quan Elder's hint was very clear!

And he had clearly told Huang Hanxiao.

Could it be that he hadn't made himself clear to Huang Hanxiao? Or that Huang Hanxiao hadn't taken his words seriously?

Damn dog, if he hadn't died three months ago, Chu Jiang would have given him a good lesson.

Thinking this, Chu Jiang maintained his smile, as if he didn't recognize Yu Xian, and said to Xiao Wusheng, "Is there something you need?"

"Of course, there's something."

Though Chu Jiang was only the Deputy Master, and his cultivation was only at mid-Foundation Establishment, Xiao Wusheng still gave him face.

Xiao Wusheng smiled and said, "I'm here to trouble Junior Brother Chu with something."

"Oh?"

Chu Jiang was surprised, "Senior Brother, as the Master of the Alchemy Workshop, with profound cultivation, what could you possibly need my help with?"

Xiao Wusheng said, "It's nothing major, just that I want to ask Junior Brother Chu for someone."

Saying this, Xiao Wusheng patted Yu Xian's shoulder and smiled, "I want him to join my Alchemy Workshop."

Chu Jiang's brow immediately furrowed.

His smile faded, and he said in a deep voice, "The transfer of disciples between workshops is not something I, as Deputy Master, can decide."

"No worries, no worries. I've already spoken with Junior Brother Su, just going through the motions with you."

Xiao Wusheng waved his hand dismissively, looking unconcerned.

"This..."

Chu Jiang frowned in contemplation.

Xiao Wusheng's smile also began to fade as Chu Jiang remained silent.

After a moment, Xiao Wusheng looked at Chu Jiang and said calmly, "Junior Brother Chu? What do you mean?"

This trivial matter only required Chu Jiang to nod!

Yet he was hesitating, pretending to ponder?

He wants to make things difficult for me!?

Beneath Xiao Wusheng's calm gaze, there was already a hint of anger.

After a moment of thought, Chu Jiang glanced at Yu Xian and said to Xiao Wusheng, "Senior Brother Xiao, don't rush. Come with me, I have something to say."

Xiao Wusheng looked at Chu Jiang, squinting slightly, "Whatever you have to say, say it here. Is it something that can't be seen?"

"Hehehe..."

Chu Jiang chuckled dryly, "It's not that it can't be seen, just that it's not good for others to hear. Come with me, Senior Brother."

With that, he turned and headed towards the side hall.

Xiao Wusheng frowned at Chu Jiang's back and said to Yu Xian, "Wait here a moment. I want to see what he has to say."

"Alright."

Yu Xian nodded, waiting in place.

He had a vague idea of what Chu Jiang wanted to say to Xiao Wusheng!

After all, the one ultimately targeting him was the Inner Sect Elder, Quan Dao!

In the end, it was Quan Dao who wanted him out of the White Cloud Sect!

Moments later, Xiao Wusheng emerged with a sullen face.

Chu Jiang, on the other hand, wore a smile.

Yu Xian felt a twinge of unease, but his expression remained calm.

After all, he wasn't originally a disciple of the Alchemy Workshop, so if he couldn't join, he hadn't lost anything.

Xiao Wusheng approached Yu Xian, his face no longer sullen, and said lightly, "Chu Master said you can join the Alchemy Workshop. Come with me!"

Yu Xian was taken aback.

Chu Jiang's smile froze on his face!

"Senior Brother Xiao, what did you say?"

Chu Jiang hurriedly said, "Didn't you understand what I just told you? What good does it do you to provoke Lord Quan?"

"I haven't provoked anyone."

Xiao Wusheng said calmly, "I'm simply requesting a transfer, which is my right. The Master of the Hundred Mines Workshop, Su Mofeng, has already agreed, so that's that."

With that, Xiao Wusheng patted Yu Xian's shoulder, "Let's go. From now on, you're part of the Alchemy Workshop. As long as you don't make mistakes or break sect rules, no one can do anything to you!"

Yu Xian looked at Xiao Wusheng in a daze, pursed his lips, and nodded!

Chu Jiang's eye twitched, but he had no recourse.

Xiao Wusheng's visit was just a formality, a courtesy.

After all, he was only the Deputy Master, and the actual Master, Su Mofeng, had already agreed. If he refused to give face and tried to forcibly retain someone, it would only be his own disgrace.

But... but this kid was now part of the Alchemy Workshop.

He no longer had any authority over him, no chance to expel him from the White Cloud Sect!

If the Inner Sect Elder Quan Dao blamed him later, wouldn't he be in trouble?

His eye twitched, and Chu Jiang felt both regret and anger.

He regretted not paying attention to Yu Xian himself.

He was angry that Xiao Wusheng was so stubborn, leaving him no chance to correct his mistake!

Seeing the two of them leave the Grand Hall of the Hundred Mines Workshop, Chu Jiang gritted his teeth and strode out as well!

He had to go to the Inner Sect! To report to Elder Quan Dao!

This matter couldn't be hidden! If it didn't work out, it didn't work out. Reporting to Elder Quan Dao now and letting him handle it was the best course of action.

If he hid it and it came to light later, or if Elder Quan Dao saw Yu Xian still active in the Outer Sect of the White Cloud Sect, he'd be in big trouble!

Chu Jiang was a shrewd man, knowing that big figures hated being kept in the dark. Admitting mistakes promptly was the best choice!

Chu Jiang headed to the Inner Sect to report the matter to Quan Dao.

Meanwhile, Yu Xian and Xiao Wusheng returned to the Alchemy Workshop.

On the way, Xiao Wusheng said nothing, but after a while, Yu Xian couldn't help but ask softly, "Master, was it a threat from an Inner Sect Elder?"

"Oh? You know?"

Xiao Wusheng turned to look at Yu Xian, frowning slightly, "Honestly, I'm curious too. Why would Inner Sect Elder Quan Dao, a Golden Core stage expert, target you and not want you in the White Cloud Sect? If you really offended him, he could just kill you. Why go to such lengths?"

Yu Xian smiled wryly and sighed, "I really don't know why he's targeting me, wanting me gone. He was the one who brought me to the White Cloud Sect. Could it be because of my low-grade Wood Spiritual Root?"

"Hmm? You weren't recruited by the Outer Sect?"

Xiao Wusheng's eyes flashed, "Why did he bring you to the White Cloud Sect?"

Yu Xian then recounted how he accidentally activated the Ascension Token, drawing Quan Dao to him, and how he was tested to have a low-grade Wood Spiritual Root, leading to Quan Dao leaving him at the Hundred Mines Workshop.

"You said it was an Ascension Token!?"

Xiao Wusheng's voice suddenly rose, and he quickly scanned the surroundings. Seeing no one was paying attention, he swiftly led Yu Xian back to the Alchemy Workshop.

Only when they reached his usual cultivation hall did he look at Yu Xian with a serious expression, "You said you awakened the Ascension Token? And it's now in Quan Dao's possession?"

"Yes."

Yu Xian nodded.

"No wonder."

Xiao Wusheng nodded, a hint of excitement in his eyes.

But soon, he sighed with a wry smile, shaking his head, "Forget it. A man without sin is guilty of having a treasure. Fortunately, the Ascension Token isn't with you, or you'd truly be in danger. Don't worry, Elder Quan Dao won't harm you. This must be Chu Jiang's baseless speculation."

"Master, what exactly is the Ascension Token?"

Yu Xian couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Xiao Wusheng's expression returned to calm, and he shook his head, "Child, some things are better left unknown. Remember, you're just an ordinary Outer Sect disciple of the Alchemy Workshop now. Focus on your cultivation and alchemy. Strive to reach Foundation Establishment soon. As your cultivation deepens, you'll naturally understand many things."

"Thank you, Master."

Yu Xian could sense that Xiao Wusheng genuinely cared for him.

Knowing too much about certain things would only bring harm, not benefit!

So he bowed respectfully, showing great deference.

In the seven months at the Hundred Mines Workshop, Xiao Wusheng was the first person to be kind to him.

Perhaps he saw potential in his alchemy skills, but kindness was kindness!

"Alright, enough idle chatter."

Xiao Wusheng raised his hand, looking at Yu Xian seriously, "Yu Xian, who taught you alchemy? Did anyone in the Alchemy Workshop teach you?"

Yu Xian replied somewhat shyly, "No one taught me. I just read the 'Grand Alchemy Compendium' and 'Myriad Elixirs Record,' bought some alchemy formulas, and practiced on my own."

"You practiced on your own? You really are..."

Xiao Wusheng looked at Yu Xian intently, sighing in disbelief, "A genius."

Yu Xian scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed.

A genius?

But alchemy was just like brewing medicine.

Care, diligence, and attention to detail were all it took.

When he used to brew medicine for his mother, he was even more meticulous. He never missed a word of the doctor's instructions, ensuring everything was perfect...

Yet, even brewing medicine perfectly... couldn't save his mother...

Looking at the shy, blushing young man before him, Xiao Wusheng couldn't help but pat his head, saying earnestly, "Yu Xian, I wish to take you as my disciple and teach you the way of alchemy. Are you willing?"