There's a saying that goes, stay away from what you fear, and vice versa. When dealing with a big shot like Zhuang Yifan, if you want to maintain an equal and cooperative relationship, you must keep your distance. Otherwise, if you get too close, you'll easily become the other's subordinate. When that happens, you'll be in a passive position, and it'll be hard for you to speak.
If you keep your distance, you'll still be an equal ally, and Zhuang Yifan will have to bow down to others for anything. But if you get too close, you'll become the other's underling. If the boss asks his underling for help, then why would he have to bow down to others? That's the way of the world!
"If that's the case, then I won't force you. Master Lin has helped me a lot this time. I'll remember this and repay you handsomely." Zhuang Yifan nodded solemnly, and then suddenly asked, "Master Lin, I've seen Mystic first level alchemists before, but I've never heard of one that can refine pills in one day. I'm afraid Master Lin isn't as simple as a Mystic first level alchemist, right?"
Lin Yi heard this and couldn't help but laugh. Zhuang Yifan's reaction was exactly the same as Qing Danzi's. The only difference was that Zhuang Yifan's level was a Mystic first level alchemist, but he was suspected to be a Mystic first level alchemist. Now that he's making a Mystic first level alchemist, he's suspected to be a Mystic second level alchemist …
Of course, this was a beautiful misunderstanding. If Lin Yi denied it on the spot, he'd be too naive. Zhuang Yifan's reaction was exactly the same as Qing Danzi's. The only difference was that he was making a Mystic first level alchemist, and now he's making a Mystic first level alchemist, and now he's making a Mystic second level alchemist …
Of course, this was a beautiful misunderstanding. If Lin Yi denied it on the spot, then he'd be too naive. When dealing with people like Zhuang Yifan, the higher the level, the better. A Mystic second level alchemist's value was definitely higher than a Mystic first level alchemist's!
But Lin Yi wasn't stupid enough to directly admit that he was a Mystic second level alchemist. That would be enough to scare people, but what if they offered to help him refine a Mystic second level alchemist?
"You flatter me, I'm still trying to break through to the second level of the Mystic Rank." Lin Yi smiled mysteriously.
His answer would definitely cause one's imagination to run wild. Although it was the truth, those who didn't know the truth would think that he was being modest. Plus, this sentence even filled in the hole. Zhuang Yifan couldn't possibly ask someone who was trying to break through to the second level of the mystic stage to refine a second level mystic stage pill, right?
"Sure enough, Master Lin is truly extraordinary. My eyes are truly blind." Zhuang Yifan was immediately filled with respect. Just the status of a Mystic Level One Alchemist was already on par with his. If he became a Mystic Level Two Alchemist, he wouldn't even be able to sit on the same level as him. At the very least, he would have to sit on the last seat.
"Not at all, not at all. I'm still one step away from the second level of the Mystic Rank. President Zhuang knows that at this level, there is always the possibility of an insurmountable barrier appearing at any time. It's so close, yet so far away, and you might not be able to cross it in your lifetime. There are already too many examples to mention." Lin Yi's performance was still very 'humble'.
"Yes, yes, but that's for others. For a genius like you, Master Lin, the so-called barrier is just a matter of time." Zhuang Yifan's emotions were stirred up, and he was already using honorifics. His mind immediately became active. If Lin Yi could really become a Mystic Level Two Alchemist, then it would be a huge temptation for him.
With his current strength of the late stage of the Earth Opening Realm, if it wasn't for the accident that happened when he tried to break through to the peak of the late stage of the Earth Opening Realm, under normal circumstances, he wouldn't need a Mystic Level One Pill like the Solid Earth Pill. Only a higher level Mystic Level Two Pill would be able to help him improve further.
Originally, this was something that would take a long time. He, Zhuang Yifan, had to put in a lot of effort to find a Mystic Level One Alchemist, let alone a Mystic Level Two Pill.
But now, Lin Yi's appearance gave him hope. Although he wasn't a ready-made Mystic Level Two Alchemist, Lin Yi was able to refine the Solid Earth Pill in one day. This meant that he wasn't far from becoming a Mystic Level Two Pill. It could even be said that he was just around the corner!
Lin Yi smiled noncommittally, and turned to say, "President Zhuang, speaking of which, I still have something that I need your help with."
"Oh? Master Lin, just tell me, I will do as you say. " When Zhuang Yifan heard this, not only did he not refuse, but his eyes lit up. He was worried that the favor he sold to Lin Yi was far from enough. After all, the price to ask for a future Mystic Level Two Alchemist was very high. If the favor wasn't deep enough, what would happen if Lin Yi rejected him?
"Alright, President Zhuang is the most suitable person for this matter. I won't hold back." Lin Yi nodded, and pointed at Liu Ziyu and Li Ren. "I'm sure President Zhuang is aware of the grudge between the Morning Star Academy and the Morning Pride Academy. I have a good relationship with both academies, so it's not easy for me to be stuck in the middle. That's why I wanted to ask President Zhuang to speak to them and let them forget about the past and reconcile. Would President Zhuang be able to do so?"
"That's a good thing. I, Zhuang, am most willing to be the peacemaker between the two sides. I've heard about what happened between the two academies. It's been so many years. If it were up to me, they should have shaken hands a long time ago. Master Lin, you are indeed a sensible person!" Zhuang Yifan readily agreed, and enthusiastically said, "Then how about this, when the Path of the Tyrant is over, I will personally pay a visit to both academies. I believe that no one would refuse to give me face?"
"President Zhuang, you must be joking. It would be a great honor for our academy if you were to come personally. With you speaking, no one in the academy would disobey!" Liu Ziyu and Li Ren were instantly overwhelmed by the favor. They had thought that Zhuang Yifan would at most get someone to pass on the message, but they did not expect him to agree to come personally. Lin Yi's reputation was indeed enormous.
"Hehe, then I'll have to trouble President Zhuang." Lin Yi, however, smiled faintly, appearing very calm about this matter. Otherwise, if he were as overwhelmed by the favor as Liu Ziyu and Li Ren were, then the demeanor of an expert from before would have been for nothing.
"What are you saying? There's no need to trouble yourself over such a small matter. Master Lin, you're treating me like an outsider! Come, let's drink! " Zhuang Yifan intentionally wanted to use this opportunity to get closer to Lin Yi. He kept on praising Lin Yi and repeatedly toasted him. Under his lead, the atmosphere gradually became more lively, and it really did have the atmosphere of a celebratory feast.
While everyone was toasting each other, Bao Zuoliang and Su Kesheng, who had snuck out with the help of flying spirit beasts, had now appeared in Cauldron City. Moreover, they had appeared in the guest hall of the Town Lord's Office as they had wished.
However, at this moment, both of them were in a sorry state and had injuries on their bodies. Who asked them to barge into the Town Lord's Office? They were lucky not to have been beaten to death by the guards of the Town Lord's Office?
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