Chapter 17 - Chapter 17 Ning Yues Unwilling Request (2/2)

Then he began to practice alchemy.

Time flew by.

“Bang”

An explosion resonated throughout the entire Alchemy Room.

Unsurprisingly, Lin Jingshen had failed once again.

This time, he didn’t rush to start the second batch; instead, he bowed his head, pondering the alchemy process he had just undergone.

Just like that, until an hour later, when his Spiritual Power had recovered, and his Divine Sense had fully returned.

Lin Jingshen began the second batch of Elixir Medicine.

This time, his luck seemed to be much better.

He succeeded.

Upon opening the lid of the furnace, there were still three Fasting Pills, all of Low Grade.

And his proficiency in Alchemy had increased by three points.

Perhaps this was a good sign.

Then, he continued to rest and prepare for the third batch.

However, the third batch was still not up to expectations.

It was another explosion.

Luckily, Lin Jingshen’s Three-legged Copper Furnace was durable enough to remain intact despite so many explosions.

After three attempts at alchemy, Lin Jingshen left the System Space.

The next day

Ning Yue came to express her gratitude, bringing Luo Luo along with her.

“Uncle.”

As soon as Luo Luo arrived, she ran over to grab Lin Jingshen’s hand, swinging it back and forth.

Perhaps after yesterday’s events, she felt particularly close to Lin Jingshen.

Ning Yue bent down, looked at Luo Luo, and said:

“Luo Luo, you stay here and play.”

“Your Uncle Lin and I are going to discuss some matters inside the house.”

“Remember, you must not run around again, alright?”

Upon hearing this, Luo Luo said, “Mother, don’t worry. I’ll just stay in this yard and won’t go anywhere else.”

Lin Jingshen was somewhat puzzled, what could it be that they needed to hide from Luo Luo?

……

Then the two of them entered the house, where Ning Yue got straight to the point.

“Lin Daoyou, you’ve been learning the Art of Alchemy recently, haven’t you?”

She had often been practicing alchemy in her own room lately, causing quite a commotion. As an Alchemist herself, Ning Yue would certainly not be fooled.

“To be honest with my fellow Daoist Ning, indeed, I am studying the Art of Alchemy,” Lin Jingshen replied.

“The path of learning alchemy is fraught with difficulties. Especially for beginners, who often fail to grasp the essence and take many detours, resulting in success in perhaps one in ten attempts.”

“However, with guidance from others, it could equate to countless painstaking efforts on your own. You probably already know that,” she suggested.

“Of course, I am aware of it.”

Lin Jingshen nodded, recalling his conversation with Elder Yu on the matter.

“How about I teach you the Art of Alchemy?”

“I am now a Second-Grade Alchemist. With me guiding you, you could avoid many pitfalls.”

“Are you serious, fellow Daoist?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Jingshen’s heart skipped a beat, his eyes locked on Ning Yue.

Alchemists often pride themselves on their aloofness and would not easily teach others, except their own disciples.

Moreover, the Art of Alchemy is not something that can be simply pointed out for someone to learn; tutoring someone else requires a lot of effort.

Seeing her serious expression and earnest gaze, she didn’t seem to be joking.

“Is there actually such good fortune? Lin Jingshen found it hard to believe.”

“Is it because I helped Luo Luo?” he asked.

“That’s part of it.”

“In addition to that, I have a somewhat presumptuous request,” Ning Yue continued, her cheeks blushing slightly, embarrassed as if she felt she was trying to repay kindness with a favor.

“I thought so, how could there be pies falling from the sky for no reason?” Lin Jingshen mused internally.

“Please go ahead, fellow Daoist Ning.”

“It’s like this. I have to go to someone’s abode to help with alchemy during this period, and I will only return at night.”

“Thus, I would like to ask Lin Daoyou to take care of Luo Luo during the day.”

“You’re aware of what happened yesterday…”

“I really can’t rest assured leaving Luo Luo alone in the inn.”

Having said that, Ning Yue looked at Lin Jingshen with hopeful eyes, waiting for his response.

“And here I thought it was something serious.”

“Just this?”

“It’s a small matter, no problem at all.”