Chapter 247

Chapter 247 – Ruining His Own Future

When it came to such a young third-grade alchemist, even the Gold Noble Family would value them to a certain extent . Qin Yu was soon promoted to a sixth-grade disciple and received a series of special updates from the service interface saying he would be changed to a better dwelling and have better maids working for him .

The managers of the Alchemy Chamber called him in for a meeting . Their demeanor was warm and kind and they assigned Qin Yu his own alchemy room, stating that he had the status and qualifications now to manage his own furnace . Even the self-proclaimed romantic manager could only squeeze out a smile as he spoke to Qin Yu .

After all, with Qin Yu’s age and the potential he revealed so far, breaking through to being a fourth-grade alchemist wouldn’t be any problem at all . If he were lucky and managed to advance even further…then at that time, he would truly be someone of great influence within the Gold Noble Family .

No one dared to underestimate him!

Qin Yu was only interested in the method of breaking into Nascent Soul; he simply didn’t care about the good intentions sent his way by the Gold Noble Family . He calmly dealt with it all .

Finally, the invited guests from outside the Blue Cloud World arrived .

On this day, Qin Yu changed his robes, putting on a new set that was embroidered with black and red edges . It lent him a calm and dignified aura, and he pushed open the courtyard doors and walked out .

Although he had no idea who today’s guest was, the chances of them knowing each other was enormous . In order to prevent annoying situations, Qin Yu chose the simplest duty of all – a perimeter guard .

In Ning Yuan’s family, where they almost regarded him as one of their own already, arranging such a small request was easily done . As for why Qin Yu didn’t want to show off his face and expose his talent, the elders of Ning Yuan’s family thought it through before sighing in exclaim . This Qin Ning wanted to hide his skills and bide his time by remaining silent .

He was already a third-grade alchemist . To be allowed to participate in such an important event was enough to prove his status . But right now, he still couldn’t be counted as a genuine Ning Family member . If he were to continue showing off, then he might cross the line . Qin Ning possessed strength and potential, but above that he even possessed the wisdom to know when to retreat . This was extremely rare .

Ning Yuan smiled happily, even more satisfied with Qin Yu .

“Junior-apprentice brother Qin Ning . ” She intentionally waited for him at the intersection, smiling and waving .

Qin Yu cupped his hands together, “Greetings, senior-apprentice sister . ”

Ning Yuan rolled her eyes . She said in a hushed voice, “No one’s around right now, so would it kill you to call me by a nicer name?”

Compared to a young girl, a young woman was far more daring and bold . After obtaining the approval of her family, she was much less scrupulous in her actions .

These words were almost the same as flirting .

Qin Yu sighed inwardly . He did feel some level of guilt towards Ning Yuan, but in the face of the Nascent Soul great dao, he wouldn’t hesitate at all . Just as he was thinking about how to extricate himself from this situation, there was the sudden sound of thunder in the distance .

“Immortal Eclipse Valley’s Eclipse Lenqing brings disciple Zheng Zhongxiu to visit the Blue Cloud World!”

“Demonic path’s Heavenstar Demon brings Saint Son Deepblue to visit the Blue Cloud World!”

“Sea region Moon Praying Shrine’s Xue Zheng brings Prince Deepwhite to visit the Blue Cloud World!”

Three voices sounded out one after another, sweeping through the horizon like a tide .

Qin Yu’s eyes flashed . He never thought that all three arriving factions today would be old acquaintances . He cupped his hands together and said, “Please excuse me, senior-apprentice sister, I must go . ”

Whoosh –

He soared into the skies .

Ning Yuan had a dignified expression as she didn’t stop him . Worry rose up in her eyes . Immortal Eclipse Valley and the demonic path were both fine; they both existed in the mainland . But, the sea region was more than a hundred thousand miles away from the Blue Cloud World . If all three sides came to the Blue Cloud World today, it could be seen how dire the situation was .

Within the Blue Cloud World, the Gold Noble Family was already prepared . Large numbers of cultivators rose into the skies, welcoming the people from the three factions .

“Fellow daoist Eclipse Lenqing, it's been so many years but you remain as elegant as ever!”

“Heavenstar Demon, your cultivation is even more formidable than in the past . We should have a spar sometime soon!”

“Commander Xue Zheng, this is your first time coming to my Blue Cloud World . You must stay for a few more days so our Ning Family can show you what great hosts we are!”

The Ning Family powerhouses were all courteous and kind . After all, they were wrong for trying to forcefully open up the space . Luckily they had decided to marry off that wicked girl, so this fiasco would soon reach a resolution .

Heavenstar Demon said, “I am here on the order of the Saint Lord to help Saint Son Deepblue request marriage to the Seventh Miss . I ask that the Ning Family agree to this . ”

Xue Zheng was expressionless . “My race’s Majesty and Lord Priest have both tasked me with bringing the Seventh Miss back to our sea races . ”

As soon as they spoke, the two sides stood in stark opposition to each other .

Black energy flashed in Heavenstar Demon’s eyes before he forcefully suppressed it . The sea region was terrifyingly strong . Even if they couldn’t come up onto the mainland as they pleased, it was best not to provoke them .

“Humph!” Eclipse Lenqing’s complexion sank . Although he couldn’t help but acknowledge that Immortal Eclipse Valley was the weakest of the three factions, he still wouldn’t be completely ignored by them . “My Immortal Eclipse Valley must also obtain the Seventh Miss, no matter what!”

Heavenstar Demon sneered . “The one I brought here is a saint son of my demonic path, someone who has obtained the approval of the Lord Demon Monarch . In the future he will inherit the great legacy of my demonic path . Just who have you brought here that is capable of fighting the saint son?”

Deepblue lowered his head as the great figures argued all around him . Although he appeared respectful and obedient, he didn’t conceal the tyrannical aura exuding from his body .

Golden Core perfection, half-step Nascent Soul! With such a powerful aura, he was in no way weaker than an ordinary early Nascent Soul . After his disastrous defeat in the sea region, Saint Son Deepblue hadn’t given up or fallen because of it . In fact, that setback only made him that much more formidable .

Eclipse Lenqing fumed, “Zeng Zhongxiu is the sole disciple of my Immortal Eclipse Valley’s master and is the one who wields the Eighth Furnace . His alchemy talent is astonishing . He has a peak third-grade strength right now and could step onto the fourth-grade boundary at any moment . His prospects are limitless, so how does he not compare to your demonic path’s saint son?”

Zeng Zhongxiu had a light expression . He studied all year long and had a calm temperament . Combined with the leather bag he kept at his side, his brilliance was no less than Deepblue’s .

The complexions of the Gold Noble Family changed . They were truly worthy of being the Immortal Eclipse Valley known for being number one amongst the alchemy dao . This disciple was so young and yet nearly touched upon the fourth-grade realm .

In comparison, the Qin Ning that recently appeared was clearly far inferior .

Heavenstar Demon seemed to have thought of this earlier . A sly smile lifted up his face . He suddenly said, “I heard that an alchemy talent has recently risen up within the Ning Family . How about we have a brief competition between them so that I can broaden my horizons? After all, a competition in alchemy doesn’t depend on one’s cultivation . Everyone will be able to see whether your Immortal Eclipse Valley is emptily bragging or not . ”

Eclipse Lenqing coldly humphed, “When it comes to alchemy, my Immortal Eclipse Valley is number one, and I dare say this even in the Blue Cloud World . ” He glanced over, “Heavenstar Demon, I know what sort of sinister thoughts you have, but the alchemy honor of my Immortal Eclipse Valley cannot be sullied . Zeng Zhongxiu, compete with this Ning Family talent and prove your strength to everyone as a way of expressing just how sincere you are in marrying the Seventh Miss . ”

Zeng Zongxiu’s eyes flashed with a trace of helplessness . In truth, he didn’t really want to accept this mysterious Seventh Miss that no one had seen before . But, his teacher had told him that even if he didn’t succeed, he had to blow up this marriage event so that the demonic path didn’t win . He took a deep breath and cupped his hands together, “Yes, martial uncle . ”

The complexions of everyone from the Gold Noble Family darkened . Originally, they wanted to sit peacefully on the sidelines and watch as the three sides fought it out, so how had they been dragged into the fray? And, the key problem here was that they couldn’t refuse, otherwise that would be the same as admitting that their Gold Noble Family’s younger generation couldn’t compare to those from Immortal Eclipse Valley .

After a brief hesitation, a Nascent Soul powerhouse from the Gold Noble Family turned and said, “Find Qin Ning and bring him here . ”

The clan juniors quickly rushed away .

“Everyone, let us go to the reception hall first . This alchemy competition will take some time to prepare . ”

Heavenstar Demon faintly smiled, “I’ll be waiting!”

Eclipse Lenqing had no reaction . He certainly knew that he had fallen for Heavenstar Demon’s tricks . Whether Zeng Zhongxiu won the alchemy competition against the Ning Family’s talented new junior or not, it would just make it more difficult for him to marry the Seventh Miss . But, if Zeng Zhongxiu’s performance was dazzling enough, that was also a chance for him to display his prowess . He knew that this apprentice nephew of his had recently made a breakthrough in his alchemy skills .

Immortal Eclipse Valley was the weakest of the three sides . It was not possible to directly compete, but taking alternate routes might open up an opportunity . Otherwise, with Eclipse Lenqing being a Nascent Soul powerhouse for better or worse, how could he knowingly fall for such an obvious trap?

Xue Zheng had a tranquil look, as if he didn’t care about the battle between Immortal Eclipse Valley and the demonic path . By his side was a pale Prince Hai Deepwhite, the same one that Qin Yu had met once when he first captured Princess Lushy . His robes and hair were still white as before, but he lacked the heroic vigor of the past; it seemed as if he had suffered a great blow recently .

When Qin Yu learned of the alchemy competition that Immortal Eclipse Valley proposed, he was startled for a moment before he bitterly smiled . Indeed, people could never predict the path that would open up to them . He had acted ahead of time to avoid the arriving guests, but he never imagined that such an incident would occur . It was certainly impossible for him to join the alchemy competition, otherwise his identity would be exposed . He was a formidable cultivator capable of fighting a Nascent Soul powerhouse and he had sneaked his way into the Gold Noble Family . If he said he wasn’t up to something bad, would anyone believe him?

As this thought appeared, Qin Yu coughed out loud and grabbed his belly . “Senior-apprentice brother, my stomach hurts too much; I must excuse mys