Chapter 159: Chapter 159: All Anticipations Come to Nothing

Han Yu arrived in front of the courtyard where Yang Chan lived.

The Pharmacists all lived close to one another, clustered in a general area. This was part of the plan when the Cyan Yuan Sect assigned their residences.

The same was true for Elite Disciples; each hall had its own designated section.

As a relatively famous Pharmacist in the Medicine Hall, Yang Chan’s residence was naturally known by many.

Han Yu had come bearing gifts. Beyond buying medicine, his goal was to build a good relationship.

Having also started as a Servant Disciple, he knew very well that if someone who could help him took the initiative to build a connection, he certainly wouldn’t refuse. And he considered himself someone who could help Yang Chan.

The two-plus years he had been an Elite Disciple before Yang Chan had not been wasted. He had made some gains and even had a small group that worked for him, including people like Jin Kangbo. They were all, in a sense, bound to him by shared interests.

“I am Han Yu, here to see Pharmacist Yang.”

Han Yu spotted Han Bingyu in the courtyard and stated his purpose, his attitude remaining very humble.

He had investigated Yang Chan, so he naturally knew about his Pharmacist’s Assistant.

Han Bingyu had been with Yang Chan the longest. She was also a disciple of the Han Family from Brocade City and had a cooperative arrangement with Yang Chan.

’This kind of person is naturally someone worth befriending, too.’

The Han Family of Brocade City was one of the eight great merchant families of Qing State, and their power was among the top. Establishing this connection would be very helpful to him as well.

“Oh, you must be Senior Brother Han! Pharmacist Yang asked me to give you these Lantian Jade Refining Pills. There are three of them in this medicine bottle, and Pharmacist Yang said you can just pay the original price.”

“Pharmacist Yang is currently busy researching elixir refining, so he asked me to apologize to you, Senior Brother Han. He couldn’t give you the medicine in person.”

Han Bingyu’s ability to handle matters remained as deft as ever. She naturally understood that Yang Chan didn’t want to see Han Yu, but her words betrayed nothing of it. Her attitude toward Han Yu remained respectful, and she had conveniently provided an excuse, leaving no room for complaint.

And this was precisely what Yang Chan appreciated about her. He didn’t want to deal with too many people, but he also didn’t want to make enemies of them, as that would just be asking for trouble.

Therefore, he needed someone with outstanding interpersonal skills, and Han Bingyu was an excellent choice. She came from a Noble Family and had already proven her capabilities within the Sect.

This way of handling things was exactly what Yang Chan liked to see.

“Thank you, Junior Sister Han. I was hoping to speak a bit more with Pharmacist Yang, but since it’s not convenient, perhaps another time!”

Han Yu wasn’t a fool. After Han Bingyu spoke, he understood their attitude. It was a far cry from what he had expected, but his expression didn’t change.

“Junior Sister Han, please see if this is enough.”

Han Yu took out the standard price in silver coins and handed them to her.

Trying to appear generous in front of a Han Family disciple and a Pharmacist was a foolish move. It would be like a beggar taking out a one-dollar coin and ’generously’ giving it to a billionaire to show off his wealth.

It would look utterly ridiculous.

Han Yu was not so foolish. He paid the amount Han Bingyu requested, which would at least leave a better impression.

Just because they didn’t meet today didn’t mean they never would. There would still be opportunities, so there was no need to make things awkward now.

He had suffered setbacks from such matters before, so he now acted with much more caution.

“It’s all here. In that case, Senior Brother Han, I won’t see you out.”

Han Bingyu nodded and said with a smile.

She had, of course, noticed that Han Yu was carrying other things, but since he didn’t present them, she pretended not to see.

He was Yang Chan’s customer and an Elite Disciple of the Cyan Yuan Sect, so she naturally had to give him some face.

Hearing this, Han Yu left without another word.

’His status is still a bit too low. Before his Talent is fully converted into strength, he’s nothing special.’

After Han Yu left, the smile on Han Bingyu’s face vanished.

In her eyes, Han Yu’s Talent was decent, but until he became a Direct Disciple or an Elder Disciple, that was all it was.

Elite Disciples were the elite of the Cyan Yuan Sect, but a good number of them died every year.

Quite a few Elite Disciples had died in the incidents at Tan City and Taiyu City. Han Yu had Talent, but if he died during some mission, it would all be for nothing. In that respect, he couldn’t compare to a relatively safe Pharmacist like Yang Chan.

However, if he could become an Elder Disciple or a Direct Disciple, things would be different. But achieving either was no small feat.

Based on the intelligence she had, it would be extremely difficult for Han Yu to achieve either of those positions. Even the fastest path—becoming an Elder Disciple—would require him to break through to the External Refining Steel Realm. This would take at least five to six years, an estimate based on the Talent he had currently displayed. If any accidents occurred along the way, it could take even longer.

Therefore, while Han Bingyu’s attitude toward Han Yu wasn’t bad, it wasn’t particularly good either.

Ultimately, the value he currently presented wasn’t that high, and he couldn’t offer her much help.

The most important factor, however, was Yang Chan’s attitude.

If Yang Chan had been willing to see Han Yu, her own attitude would have changed accordingly.

“Pharmacist Yang, should I put the money from Senior Brother Han on the table?”

Han Bingyu went back inside and saw Yang Chan studying Alchemy Texts, so she asked.

“No need. You can take it and use it for the next purchase of medicinal ingredients.”

Yang Chan didn’t even raise his head, his eyes still fixed on the text. There was much to record about refining the First Revolution Nourishing Viscera Pill, especially after a failure, which meant there was even more to document.

He had made many attempts during the refining process. Although most were just small-scale trials using a limited amount of ingredients, the results were still largely consistent.

When Yang Chan experimented, he would first observe how the medicinal ingredients changed under the Earth Fire and determine the necessary refining time to get a better result.

As for Han Bingyu mentioning Han Yu, he was completely unconcerned. As long as the transaction was normal and the person left, that was all that mattered. He didn’t want any further entanglement, as it was of no use to him. It was far more practical to spend his time studying the alchemy-related books in his hands. Finishing these books would not only yield new insights but also help his next attempt at refining the First Revolution Nourishing Viscera Pill go more smoothly.

“Understood, Pharmacist Yang.”

After hearing this, Han Bingyu took the silver coins and left immediately.

Since Yang Chan had given his instructions, she didn’t ask any more questions, lest she become a nuisance.

After all, she knew very well that when Yang Chan was deep in research, he hated being disturbed.

Before she left, Han Bingyu closed the door, taking care not to make a loud noise that might disturb Yang Chan.

’When combining Coptis and sword beans, the Earth Fire temperature needs to be at least…’

Yang Chan recorded the conclusions he had reached, comparing them with the information in his books.

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