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“What!” The old man was angry when he heard this. She wouldn’t even let go of such cute little beasts? He only had two hobbies in his life. One was alchemy, and the other was cute little beasts. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have listened to these little beasts at the city gate for so long. They were so cute that they were irresistible!

“Old man, I’ve heard that some humans especially like to use foxes as scarves, but it’s not my fault that I’m beautiful. Moreover, I have my master. Boohoo… What should I do if the Lan family’s fifth young lady wants to snatch me by force? My master can’t beat the Lan family,” Charm said worriedly, tears rolling in his crystal-like purple eyes!

“Don’t be afraid. Lan Ning’er won’t dare to touch you with me around,” the little old man promised.

“Really? But you are just an ordinary little old man. You can’t beat the Lan family, so we shouldn’t implicate you. Moreover, don’t bet with my master. You will definitely lose,” Charm reminded again, looking like he was siding with outsiders.

“Charm! I really doted on you for nothing,” Leng Ruoxue said with slight disappointment, but she was already laughing in her heart. Hehe, she didn’t expect the most understanding Charm to be so scheming! In fact, Lan Ning’er had never seen him before, and of course she had never said anything like using him as a scarf. But it was possible if Lan Ning’er saw Charm!

“Master, this old man will definitely lose. We can’t take advantage of him like this!” Charm said very kindly, his face full of guilt for his master.

“Little friend! I’ll bet with you,” the little old man suddenly said. Even if he was doomed to lose, he wanted to see what kind of person Lan Ning’er was.

“Haha, old man, let me first congratulate you on receiving a good disciple,” Leng Ruoxue said with a smile.

“Don’t congratulate me too early. What if I win!” the little old man said, unwilling to admit defeat. He wanted to see if Lan Ning’er was really useless apart from her talent!

“Miss, I can’t be the wager,” Zheng En suddenly said.

“Uh! Why?” The little old man’s face was full of question marks.

“I don’t have the qualifications to be an alchemist,” Zheng En said honestly. All alchemists who accepted disciples hoped that the disciple would surpass the master. But he couldn’t do alchemy openly, so he really didn’t want to disappoint this old man.

“Oh, you haven’t registered or been appraised at the Alchemist Association, right? That’s okay. You just have to register. As for the appraisal, there’s no rush,” the little old man comforted.

“I registered, but later, I was expelled from the Alchemist Association Headquarters,” Zheng En said with some difficulty.

“Uh! Why is that?” The little old man’s eyes widened in disbelief. When did the Alchemist Association Headquarters expel alchemists? Why didn’t he know?

“Because…” Zheng En really couldn’t say it!

“Old man, do you still dare to take Zheng En as your disciple after knowing that he was an alchemist expelled from the Alchemist Association Headquarters?” Leng Ruoxue asked provocatively with her eyebrows slightly raised, helping Zheng En out of the predicament.

“What’s there to be afraid of? I’ve lived for so long, and I’ve never been afraid of anyone!” The little old man couldn’t be provoked, and his powerful aura spread out.

“Old man, I’m just a small Elementary Mystic. I can’t take any shock or scare!” Leng Ruoxue teased, but she was muttering in her heart, This little old man is indeed a powerhouse, and he’s even stronger than I imagined!

“Haha, Xue’er, this old man might look inconspicuous, but he’s a Mystic Supremacy!” Empty said via voice transmission.

“Hehe, doesn’t that mean I found a powerful master for Zheng En!” Leng Ruoxue also replied via voice transmission.

“Yes, this boy Zheng En is really lucky to have met you!” Empty praised.

“He’s my subordinate! Of course, I have to plan for him,” Leng Ruoxue said matter-of-factly and then cut off the connection.

After communicating with Empty, Leng Ruoxue turned her gaze to the little old man. In her eyes, this little old man was about the same as a heavenly material and earthly treasure. They were all so precious. Moreover, she had already decided that she had to think of a way to get this little old man to take Zheng En as his disciple. Zheng En would be considered to have a backer in the future if he had such a powerful master.

The little old man hurriedly retracted his might and said with some embarrassment, “Hehe, I’m sorry! Little friend, I was too excited.”

“It’s okay, Zheng En. Hurry up and greet your master!” Leng Ruoxue reminded Zheng En, who was stunned.

“Little friend! Our bet hasn’t begun yet! Don’t be too anxious,” the little old man said helplessly as two drops of cold sweat dripped down his forehead.

“Miss!” Zheng En looked at Leng Ruoxue awkwardly.

“It’s only a matter of time!” Leng Ruoxue said confidently.

“Haha! Little Friend, since you’re so confident, then our bet will be limited to five days! Within five days, I’ll think of a way to come into contact with Lan Ning’er. If she really is as you say, I’ll take this brat as my disciple. If you’ve lied to me, then you have to be ready to provide the herbs I need at any time in the future!” the little old man said with a loud laugh. He didn’t seem to lose out in this bet no matter if he won or lost! He could already tell that Zheng En’s aptitude was very good.

“No problem. But in order to prove that you really understand Lan Ning’er’s situation, let Charm stay by your side for the time being as a witness!” Leng Ruoxue said in a businesslike manner. In fact, she had another purpose for letting Charm follow the little old man, hehe!

“Okay,” the little old man answered readily.

“Master!” Charm jumped into Leng Ruoxue’s arms, his face full of reluctance. Boohoo… I don’t want to leave Master!

“Charm, you are a witness to this bet! This mission is very important.” Leng Ruoxue caressed the soft fur on Charm’s body and comforted him.

“Master, I will definitely complete the mission,” Charm said with tears in his eyes.

“Uh! Little friend, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of him,” the little old man said speechlessly. It would only be five days away from his master. Did he have to make it seem like they were parting ways through life and death!

“Not only do you have to take good care of him, but you also have to protect him,” Leng Ruoxue reminded..