Chapter 1330
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The manor is huge and the decoration is a bit like those of homes in ancient china. There are several courtyards and the main hall is located in the middle.
In this town, Xin Ja has noticed that the houses and manors have different designs and structures. From the records he had seen in Shin Jiao's world, he could somewhat picture what they look like in real life.
On their way to the manor, he saw an English-style mansion that is around 3-story high with many rooms inside.
He even saw an old European castle within the area.
The diverse culture and people of the town have truly fascinated Xin Ja as he watches in awe at the town's liveliness and energy.
As soon as he enters the Ao manor's gate, he suddenly noticed that the atmosphere is a bit gloomy.
He was led to a room by Rong Guan. Once he was inside, Rong Guan and the rest went straight to the main hall.
"You should rest for a while… I will call for you once the mistress decided to meet with you…" Rong Guan said before leaving.
Xin Ja decided to look at the small room and nodded his head in contentment as he sits on the wooden bed.
It was small but cozy, so he feels satisfied.
Xin Ja once again sits in a lotus position and slowly absorbs the chaotic Ki around him.
The chaotic Ki enters his meridians and was fed to that small flame ember inside his dantian. When it felt the Ki coming inside, it quickly dances in elation.
Xin Ja could now feel that his dantian has been repaired by about 30%, so he did not hesitate to take care of that little thing. He now knew that as long as that little thing is fed with Ki, it would not stop healing his dantian and it is very efficient with its work.
"Little guy, you truly are a miraculous thing…" he muttered as his will patted the little guy's small flaming head.
The small thing seems to be basking in compliment as he could sense its smug look as it continuously devours the Ki energy.
Soon after feeding, it slumps beside his dantian core and seems to have slept soundly. What Xin Ja noticed is that when it is hugging his core, he could sense that even when sleeping, the small flame could actually repair his dantian slowly.
This made him smile and deep in his heart feel grateful.
Now he has a complicated feeling toward that woman, Chloe Miller. He did not know if she truly wanted to kill him or protect him at that time.
But now that he thinks about it, it seems that the woman is trying to protect him, right? He is not that stupid to not have realized that.
When he was in that turbulence while transporting, he could feel the flame protecting his body. And when he arrives in the other world, that same flame is trying to heal his body and dantian. So how could he think lowly of such a person when that person is the reason why he is even alive today?Suddenly, he was awoken by bouts of knocking on the door.
Before he could even say anything the door was kicked open.
When he lifted his head, he saw an arrogant man walking inside the room.
"Who are you and why are you here?" the man asked with an annoyed expression on his face.
Xin Ja looks at the guy and then at the others behind him.
"If you are not answering then get out of this place immediately… We are not accepting beggars in here…" the man shouted.
Xin Ja is still a hot-blooded young man after all. When he is being treated unfairly he would not think twice to fight back.
And right now, he is feeling a bit annoyed at this man for interrupting his meditation. Plus he did not ask to be here, he was dragged into this place and he was kind enough to offer them his promised service.
Now if he is going to be treated this way, then why would he reign in his temper?
He suddenly stood up and then walked in front of that man.
The man was taken aback because the young man did not fear him.
Instead, it seems that the young fellow is actually going to confront him.
This has filled his heart with rage. He is the head of the servants in the manor. He is someone whom the late father of the young miss trusted the most. That is why his position in the manor is second only to the young miss.
And yet this poor bastard is standing in front of him without a hint of respect in his eyes… How could he swallow such an insult then?
This servant's name is Lou Tong, and he is a person who would always throw his weight in the Manor that even the young miss would not mind.
So how dare a poor plebian be brave enough to confront him?
Xin Ja suddenly clenched his fist and was about to teach the guy a lesson when suddenly someone interrupted the two from outside.
"Lou Tong! What are you doing? The young miss wanted to see alchemist Xin… You better not be using your scheme against him… or else, you will not know how you die…" this time Rong Guan enters and warned Lou Tong.
Lou Tong frowned and scowled at Rong Guan after the two left the room.
His eyes turned hostile as he glares at the back of Xin Ja and Rong Guan while they were walking toward the main hall.
"Heh… You can only be like this for a while. As soon as the young master, Lei Berong, takes action then even the young miss will not be able to do anything anymore… Hehe… And I will be next to the young master serving the young miss… Hehe…" he muttered with a sinister smile on his face.
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Xin Ja enters the main hall and was greeted by a fair-looking young woman wearing a black gown with an exhausted expression on her face.
When they enter, she is massaging her temples.
Xin Ja relates her exhausted expression to the people who just walked out of the main hall.
He could sense that those people are giving her some trouble.
In fact, from the scheming look on those people's eyes, he could tell that they are up to no good. He is just confused why this young miss would still want to deal with those types of people.
Soon, the two arrive in front of the young woman sitting at the head of the hall.
"Young miss… This servant has brought him in…" Rong Guan cupped his hand and lowered his head.
The young woman looks at Xin Ja who also cupped his hand but just nodded his head.
She could smell the faint aroma of herbs in his body. But besides that, she could also smell the faint scent of blood from him.
She then remembers how this guy helps their group fight against a group of 30 assassins.
She could not believe it even after seeing the young man. This is because she could not sense any Ki fluctuation in his body. He truly is a mere mortal. But what baffles her is the story of his guards. If he is a mere mortal, then he would not be able to kill those Ki-Adepts, right?
After observing Xin Ja for a few seconds, she waves her hand.
"Welcome to the Ao manor… I am the mistress of the manor, Ao Meixi… and I heard your name is Xin Ja?"
"Yes, I am Xin Ja young miss Ao…"
"Hmm… I am going to hire you as an alchemist. I have learned of your refining prowess which is truly fascinating…" Ao Meixi commented.
"Thank you for the praise…" Xin Ja humbly lowered his head.
"Well, can you show it to me?" Ao Meixi asked.
With a nod of his head, Xin Ja agrees.
Soon he was taken to an alchemy room. Inside, there is a middle-aged alchemist concocting some potion when they enter.
"Master Yo… This will be your comrade and the both of you will be working together. But I need to see his skills first…" Ao Meixi informed while gesturing towards Xin Ja.
The middle-aged alchemist called Master Yo just nodded his head and looks at Xin Ja with scrutiny. But he did not say anything and just gives way.
Xin Ja is now facing the alchemy cauldron for refining.
He then quickly picks up a few herbs. Some of them are 1st tier herbs while others are 2nd tier. Since this is a test, he decided to just refine up to 80 to 85 percent to prevent failure.
As he began refining and controlling the flame, the alchemist called Master Yo suddenly frown and a hint of scowl appears on his face.
"What a charlatan… He dares say that he was an alchemist when he did not even know the basics of refining!" he suddenly commented on the side.
Among the group that enters the alchemy room is that servant Lou Tong. When he heard the words of Master Yo, an evil grin appeared on his face and a crafty thought came to his mind.