Zhou Fan had originally planned to leave Gu City soon, but when he suddenly heard that someone had seen the woman in the portrait, even with his status and composure, he couldn't help but turn pale with fright.
It couldn't be helped, this matter was simply too important. Moreover, Zhou Fan knew very well that if he could find Qin Shuirou, the benefits he would receive would simply be unimaginable. It was even possible that he, Zhou Fan, could directly take up a post in the Sacred Palace.
Although Zhou Fan could only be a deacon at most if he went to the Sacred Palace with his cultivation, but he had the status of an elder in Baimo Shengzong. But between a deacon in the Sacred Palace and an elder in Baimo Shengzong, it was probably clear who was more respected.
For example, the Sacred Palace deacon in charge of Baimo Shengzong this time was only at the Dao King Realm, but because he was a deacon in the Sacred Palace, even the sect master of Baimo Shengzong didn't dare to be disrespectful in the slightest. This was the benefit of being in a powerful sect. Even if one didn't give face to the monk, one still had to give face to the Buddha.
It was common knowledge that the Sacred Palace had ancestors, Chosen, Sacred Venerables, elders, and deacons. Only half-saints could take up the position of elder, so there was no need to say much about it. However, the position of deacon was relatively more complicated.
There were many deacons in the Sacred Palace, and their cultivation varied from the Dao King Realm to the Dao Emperor Realm. Dao King Realm experts could become deacons, and Dao Emperor Realm experts could also become deacons.
Under normal circumstances, the Sacred Palace had two main sources. One was through external recruitment, and after a series of tests, one could become a deacon in the Sacred Palace, and the other was through the promotion of a disciple.
There was a clear rule in the Sacred Palace that once a disciple reached the age limit and didn't have the talent to meet the requirements, they would be turned into deacons and be responsible for some miscellaneous matters in the Sacred Palace.
However, even though there were Dao Emperor Realm and Dao King Realm officers in the Sacred Palace, it was obvious that the difference in treatment between them was huge. The treatment of a Dao Emperor Realm officer was comparable to the treatment of ten Dao King Realm officers.
Zhou Fan had some understanding of the Sacred Palace, so he knew that he would be rich if he could find Qin Shuirou. If he could enter the Sacred Palace and become a deacon, he would definitely soar to the sky. At that time, even if he met a Saint like Baimo Shengzong, Zhou Fan would not be afraid.
The man was excited. Zhou Fan looked at the disciple in front of him and asked again, "You said that someone has seen the woman in the portrait? Quick, tell me the details. "
Not daring to be careless in the slightest, Zhou Fan immediately ordered the disciple to tell him the details. The disciple didn't dare to hide anything and told him the truth.
According to the disciple, they had been in charge of visiting Gu City for the past few days. Even though the Gu Clan hadn't seen the woman in the portrait, Zhou Fan and the others clearly couldn't give up the search just because of the Gu Clan's words. Therefore, ever since they arrived in Gu City, Zhou Fan had sent people to search the city.
Speaking of which, this was just a formality. From the beginning to the end, Zhou Fan himself didn't have any hope.
However, during these few days of visiting, the disciple in front of him came to the house of an alchemist who lived in Gu City. As usual, the disciple showed Qin Shuirou's portrait to the alchemist. He thought that it would be in vain, but who would have thought that after staring at the portrait for a long time, the alchemist actually said that he seemed to have seen the woman before?
As soon as these words came out, the disciple was immediately stunned. He didn't dare to hesitate and immediately returned with the alchemist and reported the situation to Zhou Fan.
The disciple told Zhou Fan everything that had happened in detail and without any falsehood. After hearing the disciple's words, Zhou Fan said with a grave expression, "Don't worry.
"Where is the alchemist now?"
"In the front yard," the disciple replied.
"Quickly bring him to see me," Zhou Fan said.
Since the alchemist said that he had seen the woman in the portrait, Zhou Fan naturally wanted to see him personally. After the initial shock and excitement, Zhou Fan also forced himself to calm down. Now was not the time to be happy. Before he saw Qin Shuirou with his own eyes, he couldn't jump to conclusions.
He urged the disciple to bring the alchemist to see him. Immediately, the disciple left the courtyard, but soon returned. However, this time, a white-haired old man followed behind him. This person should be the alchemist.
After bringing the alchemist, Zhou Fan sent the disciple away. Then, he looked at the white-haired old man in front of him. Zhou Fan said to the old man in a gentle manner.
"Old man, please take a seat."
Zhou Fan was so polite to the old man. Naturally, it was not because the old man was an alchemist. To put it bluntly, the old man's cultivation and alchemy skills were not enough for Zhou Fan to take seriously. The reason why he was so polite was that the old man might have clues about Qin Shuirou. This was why Zhou Fan was so polite to him.
He personally invited the old man to sit down. The two of them sat opposite each other in the courtyard. Zhou Fan tried his best to remain calm and said with a gentle smile on his face.
"Old man, have you seen the woman in the portrait?"
Zhou Fan also held a portrait of Qin Shuirou in his hand and pointed to it as he asked the old man. Hearing this, the old man nodded and said with some apprehension.
"I have indeed seen this woman. However, when I looked at the portrait, although the appearance is exactly the same, the expression is completely different. Therefore, I am not sure." Hearing this, the old man said truthfully.
The appearance was the same, but the temperament was completely different. Hearing this, Zhou Fan's eyes flashed with a strange light. However, as long as there was a clue, he could not give up. Therefore, Zhou Fan was prepared to go personally and see the person mentioned by the old man first.
Thinking of this, Zhou Fan also asked the old man, "Do you know where this woman is now? Or perhaps you've seen this woman somewhere before? "
"This woman is in the Gu family. A month ago, I was ordered by Sir Gu Le to go to the Gu family to treat a seriously injured patient. It was the woman in the portrait. Unfortunately, my cultivation level was too low and I was not of much use in the end." The old man said truthfully.
As an Alchemist with some fame in Gu City, this old man was invited by Gu Le to treat Qin Shuirou more than a month ago. However, at that time, Qin Shuirou's injuries were very serious, so the old man could not do anything. In the end, he could only apologize and leave. After that, Gu Le found a reputable Alchemist from another city and saved Qin Shuirou's life.
However, it was also because of this that the old man met Qin Shuirou. It was also because of this that Zhou Fan obtained clues about Qin Shuirou.
Perhaps even Gu Le himself did not expect that this old man had come to treat Qin Shuirou before.
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