Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2526 - 2546: If there’s good stuff, then I need to think about it!

Chapter 2526: Chapter 2546: If there’s good stuff, then I need to think about it!

Am I being targeted?

Will he recognize me?

Lin Chen was worried in his heart but still carried a look of curiosity on the surface, scanning the surroundings and avoiding Wei Deyuan’s gaze.

Wei Deyuan’s gaze lingered on Lin Chen for about a second before shifting away.

Indeed, he sensed something familiar about Lin Chen’s face, but that was it. After all, the current Lin Chen was very different from before. Furthermore, Lin Chen’s identity and the role of a Wei Family Retainer were like apples and oranges, which made it hard to draw any associations between them.

A mere Wei Family Retainer was not worth his effort to ponder over the source of that familiar feeling.

From the corner of his eye, Lin Chen saw Wei Deyuan turn his gaze away and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

That was a temporary relief.

He hoped for less contact with him in the future, preferably no contact at all.

After Wei Mingxuan and Yuwen Difei exchanged pleasantries, everyone was welcomed into the Manor, and individuals like Lin Chen were arranged to settle in.

After resting for half a day, a handmaid came to the door.

"Mr. Chen, the family head invites you."

Following the handmaid, they wound through several courtyards to arrive at a spacious Guest Garden, where Wei Mingxuan was met in the living room.

"Greetings to the family head."

Wei Mingxuan said with a laugh, "Chen Fan, take a seat. There’s a welcome banquet later, and you will accompany me."

Lin Chen’s heart sank. Wouldn’t that mean he would have to encounter Wei Deyuan again?

"Yes!"

Wei Mingxuan pointed to the seat beside him, inviting Lin Chen to sit before speaking, "Let’s get to the bottom of this. There might be some contests regarding the Alchemy Path at the banquet later, and I hope you can help me."

"Yes, I will do my utmost and go all out."

Since he was already there, Lin Chen agreed quickly; refusing was out of the question.

Wei Mingxuan explained, "You should know that our Wei Family has a good relationship with the Yuwen Family, but now, there’s a situation that requires an alchemist. Although the families get along well, everyone naturally wants the task to be undertaken by our own people. So, I hope that you can win."

Pausing for a moment, Wei Mingxuan added, "Although the matter is important, I don’t want you to feel any pressure. Just perform at your normal level, do your best, and even if you fail, there will be no blame on you."

"Okay!"

Lin Chen agreed readily, then cautiously asked, "Since the matter involves both the Wei Family and the Yuwen Family, it must be very important. My heart is still apprehensive. May I ask what it is?"

After pondering for two seconds, Wei Mingxuan smiled and said, "Since you’re curious, I’ll tell you in advance. We have discovered an uncharted small world where we found Tianmi Xuanshen Water..."

Lin Chen’s eyes suddenly brightened, "The yin-pure Tianmi Xuanshen Water?"

Wei Mingxuan nodded, "Yes, the Tianmi Xuanshen Water we’ve discovered is not in its final form. It’s gathered in a lake. To obtain it, we need a special method to extract it from the entire body of lake water."

"We have prepared the Magical Treasure to refine and extract the lake’s water, but to control the treasure and extract the Tianmi Xuanshen Water, we still need a highly skilled alchemist to operate it."

"This secret realm was discovered jointly by the Wei Family and the Yuwen Family, and both sent out their experts. In theory, it should be split fifty-fifty. However, there’s a difference of opinion on who should be dispatched to collect it. After discussions, we decided to each send an alchemist to compete. The winner will do the collection, taking sixty percent, with the other party taking forty percent."

"If you can win the competition for the Wei Family and successfully collect the Tianmi Xuanshen Water, you will have accomplished a great service for the Wei Family, and I will certainly reward you heavily after the fact!"

After listening, a thought struck Lin Chen’s heart. Tianmi Xuanshen Water was of utmost purity, even better in quality than the essence of water and was considered the origin of the Five Elements.

He practiced the Primordial Xuan Water Technique, and Tianmi Xuanshen Water would be an excellent asset. If he could get some of it, maybe he could use it to help refine his crystallization in conjunction with the Primordial Xuan Water Technique.

However, stealthily taking the Tianmi Xuanshen Water under the supervision of many experts from the Wei and Yuwen families would be no easy task, and the slightest carelessness could cost him his life.

"I understand and will try my best."

Wei Mingxuan said with a laugh, "You may have less alchemy experience than Elder Qin, but Elder Qin said that in terms of technique, you’re even steadier and more skilled than he is. That’s why he recommended you, since what’s needed most in collecting the Wanmi Xuanshen Water is finesse."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Steward Qin flatters me."

Wei Mingxuan waved his hand, "Don’t be modest. I know Elder Qin well. For him to speak so highly of you means you must truly be amazing. Also, even though I don’t understand alchemy, I can still recognize the pill success rate and quality. In the Wei Family’s Dan Shi Garden, there are few who can measure up to you."

While they were chatting, a handmaid came in to call them to the banquet.

Wei Mingxuan stood up and said with a laugh, "Let’s go to the banquet with me, and by the way, I’ll help you get the Hidden God White Jade Stem you want, haha. Don’t overthink it; this is separate from asking you to contribute, unrelated matters."