Chapter 204 - 202: The Sisters & The Thatched Hut

Chapter 204 - 202: The Sisters & The Thatched Hut

"Hm?" While Wei Wuyin didn’t particularly find the term of address likable, he still responded due to their respectful tone. With a slight shift of his body, he turned to see the two sisters. The eldest sister walked forward with an anxious gaze and bowed abruptly.

"Senior, may I ask if you’re an Alchemist?" As she spoke, there was a faint hint of hesitation, hope, and despair in her voice. They seemed to be linked to a certain memory.

"I am," Wei Wuyin responded flatly. Technically, he was an ’unofficial’ alchemist because of his unwillingness to seek the approval of the Alchemist Association. However, that was laughable. The Dao of Alchemy did not need the verification of a third-party entity. It was a Dao for a reason. At most it’ll benefit his reputation, but did he need that?

The eldest sister gulped slightly, her eyes brightened as her fists clenched. "Senior, my name’s An Biru. This is my youngest sister, An Feijing. We belong to the An Clan of Blood Titan City within the Xue Country, and I hope to request your assistance!"

Wei Wuyin quietly considered for a moment, giving her a better look. After a while, he asked: "For?" An alchemist could be needed for many things, so that was already vague. Certain alchemists specialize in products relating to healing, curing poisons, herbal growth, cultivation, glamor, cooking, etc. There were too many reasons why someone might need an alchemist.

Fortunately, he didn’t really have a specialty, so he didn’t find this too much of an issue. While his cooking skills might not be on par with elites, following a recipe to its exact with his Celestial Eyes was easy.

An Biru explained, "My clan was challenged to an All-Alchemic Clash, and we need an Alchemist to participate for us. I know this is a lot to ask, but we can pay you to satisfaction!" She could only pray and hope that Wei Wuyin would accept. While he hadn’t said anything, he casually revealed his ability to concoct seventh-grade elixir!

Furthermore, he rode upon a pegasus! With these factors, he had to be an elite King Alchemist!

"..."

After several minutes, he finally arrived next to the rushing lake and saw the thatched hut a hundred or so kilometers from it. It seemed simple and small, barely enough to settle a single person. However, it was four walls and a roof. There were times where he had even less than that, so he didn’t judge.

Sometimes, simple living was better than the grandiose lifestyle. For example, his sky palace was incredibly large, nearly the size of a small town, and it contained numerous rooms and a large backyard. It was simply too luxurious to appropriately live in alone.

When he arrived before the door of the hut, a faint elderly voice resounded. It said, with a hint of a quiver, "So you’re here for me." It felt feeble and weak, as if it was nearing the ultimate end of life.

Wei Wuyin calmly smiled, undisturbed by the foresight filled words of this voice. Instead, he responded with: "You’re expecting me?"

Creak!

The door was slowly opened, and from its edge, a black cane that was slender and dull emerged. It supported the withered hand of an elderly man, who slowly revealed his figure and appearance before Wei Wuyin.

This human man was thin, wrinkled, and seemed fragile like a sandcastle. Upon that old hunched and frail body was a loose white robe that was exceptionally clean, whiter than white. His casually tied grey hair that established a perfect bun and his flowing hair to the sides allowed his face, which had folds upon folds of skin, to be undisguised. However, despite his wizened face and slit-like eyes that seemed so narrow that they seemed closed, one could tell he was an exceptional looker in his youth.

Whether it was merely an instinctive thought or an assumption, this would emerge in one’s mind.

"You’re here to kill me, no?" The old man’s eyes and heartbeats remained consistent as he spoke this. In fact, a hint of a smile could be seen at the corner of his lips. It was as if he wanted this to be true.

Wei Wuyin’s silver eyes narrowed for a moment. Then, he shook his head with a calm grin. "Why would I want to kill my shadow?"

"..."