Chapter 72: A Hint in a Pill

“Let’s go inside and talk.”

So Qin Yangjun led Murong Yunhai to his guest room.

When they reached the door, Zhen Yue tried to follow them in, but the Peak Master stopped her.

“The young master only wants to see him. There’s no need for you to go in.”

Zhen Yue shot Murong Yunhai a pleading look.

Murong Yunhai glanced at Qin Yangjun and noticed that his face was completely expressionless. He didn’t even look in their direction.

In the past, Qin Yangjun wouldn’t greet him with a smile, but he wouldn’t wear such a grim face either.

Now he was like this. Had something unpleasant happened?

Thinking this over, Murong Yunhai abandoned the idea of letting Zhen Yue accompany him.

He said in a low voice, “Wait here.”

Hearing this, Zhen Yue could only step back awkwardly.

As soon as the door closed, Murong Yunhai spoke: “Brother, you look heavy-hearted. If you’re in any trouble, just say the word and I’ll help.”

You’re my trouble.

Of course, Qin Yangjun wouldn’t say that. Under normal circumstances, he had no reason to dislike the person in front of him.

Qin Yangjun sat down at the tea table and leisurely poured himself a cup of tea.

“Let’s talk business.”

After hesitating, Murong Yunhai said what he wanted to say.

Just as Qin Yangjun had predicted, it was about Zhangsun Youyou.

But in his version of the story, Zhangsun Youyou was a burden who kept clinging to him. He implied that the Murong family had done everything they could for the Zhangsun family and that Zhangsun Youyou was the one being unreasonable.

If he hadn’t known the truth, Qin Yangjun might have believed his lies. He remembered that this kid used to be sincere with him. Why was he now spouting nonsense?

Had he always been a weathervane?

The book didn’t describe how they used to get along, and Qin Yangjun couldn’t tell what was going on in his mind from his memories alone.

So he couldn’t be bothered to listen to his bullshit.

“This is your family’s affair. How to handle it is your business. I’m an outsider and can’t interfere.”

“Ah… well… I see.”

Murong Yunhai’s face showed embarrassment. He didn’t understand why his big brother had become so cold after just a short time apart.

Even so, he wouldn’t dare show any dissatisfaction toward Qin Yangjun.

“Alright then. Brother, there’s actually one more thing. After failing the last assessment, I returned to my clan’s sacred ground and trained hard. Not only did I stabilize my foundation, but I also broke through to the mid Foundation Establishment stage.”

“Oh, that’s good, isn’t it?”

Qin Yangjun sipped his tea casually.

“Ahem… well, even so, I still yearn for the Yuqian Sect. I hope to train under you, big brother, and do my small part for your cause in the future.”

Qin Yangjun smiled slightly.

“That’s great.”

“Really?”

Had his big brother finally understood his intentions?

Then Qin Yangjun stood up, walked over to Murong Yunhai, and said earnestly, “But unfortunately, our Yuqian Sect only accepts disciples below the Foundation Establishment stage. Still, I’m very happy that you have this intention. Here, take this pill. It will help your cultivation.”

With that, Qin Yangjun handed Murong Yunhai a low-grade pill that he himself looked down on.

Murong Yunhai stared at the pill in Qin Yangjun’s hand, dumbfounded. He hadn’t come here for a pill. Besides, thanks to the Yuqian Sect’s support, he didn’t lack pills.

“What? You don’t like it?”

“No… no.”

Murong Yunhai quickly took the pill.

“I’m a bit tired now. Contact me if something comes up.”

So Murong Yunhai walked out of the door in a daze, holding the pill.

As soon as the door closed, Qin Yangjun’s face darkened.

He didn’t want to deal with his messy family affairs.

It was only because of face and his sister’s attitude toward the Murong family that he hadn’t said so outright.

Giving him the pill and sending him away was a hint: take the resources from the Yuqian Sect and go away.

‘Contact me if something comes up’ meant: if there’s nothing, don’t bother me!

As for whether he’d actually help if contacted, his attitude just now had already given the answer.

He hoped this kid would be smart enough not to bother him again.

But outside the door, Murong Yunhai held the pill, deep in thought.

Big brother was acting off today.

And the pills he used to give were never this mediocre.

Was there some hidden meaning?

At that moment, Zhen Yue, who had been waiting outside, and a servant came over.

As soon as she approached, Zhen Yue couldn’t help asking, “How did it go? Did Young Master Qin agree to help?”

She had acted on her own before. Her plan was that if Zhangsun Youyou proposed breaking off the engagement, the Murong family wouldn’t be seen as unjust. Then she would have solved a big problem for Murong Yunhai, so he wouldn’t owe Qin Yangjun anything. That would also speed up her marriage to Murong Yunhai and let her cling to the Yuqian Sect’s leg sooner.

But a mysterious person had sabotaged everything. She didn’t dare tell Murong Yunhai, since she had acted without permission. As for the two dead experts, they were retainers of their family. She lied to Murong Yunhai, saying they had urgent business and left.

“I see now. I understand.”

Murong Yunhai suddenly slapped his palm.

This sudden outburst startled Zhen Yue. Why was he so jumpy?

“What do you understand?”

“Big brother is hinting at something.”

Zhen Yue looked puzzled. “What?”

Murong Yunhai explained, “The pill’s purpose is to increase strength. Big brother is hinting that only by raising my strength can I become his right-hand man.”

“Right-hand man? Really? Does Young Master Qin think so highly of you?”

Zhen Yue’s eyes widened.

That was the Bishui Young Master, the crown prince of the Yuqian Sect, a genius of the age.

If she could become his right-hand man, she would have everything she wanted.

Maybe the Murong family would even be taken under the Yuqian Sect’s wing and receive its protection. If that happened, the Murong family’s status would skyrocket, and her own Zhen family would rise with it.

It seemed her judgment was right. This man could really be her ladder to climb.

Murong Yunhai proudly explained to Zhen Yue, “Of course. When I said I’d help big brother, he smiled and said ‘That’s great,’ then gave me this pill.”

Hearing this, the old man beside him was also overjoyed.

“That’s wonderful. Becoming Young Master Qin’s right-hand man is far better than being a mere Yuqian Sect disciple.”

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