NOVEL NEXT Chapter 82 A Successful Attempt!_1
"Avoidance Worm Powder?"
Uncle Qiao immediately froze in place.
Earlier, when he had seen Yin Tian so effortlessly concoct the Calming Worm that he himself had failed numerous times to create, Uncle Qiao knew that Yin Tian was no ordinary person.
Now, hearing Yin Tian mention "Avoidance Worm Powder", his thoughts solidified instantly.
The young man before him was definitely a true Gu Master!
At this thought, Uncle Qiao's heart couldn't help but become aflame with excitement.
Long ago, he had been obsessed with the Gu arts that existed only in ancient texts.
He firmly believed that true Gu Masters must exist in the world and he wanted to become one.
Thus, he raised these various rare plants and even moved his home from the city to the outskirts so he could study the Gu arts in peace, undisturbed by others.
However, since he started his study mid-way and had no guidance from a real Gu Master, he had once thought about giving up, but eventually persevered.
And today, he had met a real Gu Master standing right before him!
"Why do you want to cultivate Avoidance Worm Powder?"
Uncle Qiao looked deeply at Yin Tian and slowly began to speak.
"What do you think?"
Yin Tian flashed a smile and did not answer the question but instead, asked Uncle Qiao a question in return.
As expected!
A jolt shot through Uncle Qiao's heart.
Yin Tian must be refining Avoidance Worm Powder in order to defend against other Gu Masters!
Taking a deep breath, he tried to quell his excitement and looked at Yin Tian, "As you can see, perhaps only my place in all of Su Hang, even in the entire province, has the plants that can be used to make Gu."
"You want to use the plants here to refine Avoidance Worm Powder, I can agree to that, but I have a condition."
Yin Tian seemed to have anticipated Uncle Qiao's words, crossed his arms and gave a slight nod, "Go ahead."
"Teach me the Gu arts."
Uncle Qiao's breath quickened, "I am willing to take you as my master, I only ask that you teach me the Gu arts."
"I understand your desire to become a Gu Master, but you should also be aware of how dangerous a Gu Master can be."
Yin Tian spoke slowly, seriously looking at Uncle Qiao, "If you use the Gu arts for evil in the future, wouldn't that ruin the reputation I have as your master?"
"Master, rest assured, my curiosity towards the Gu arts is pure, even if I really become a Gu Master, I will absolutely not use the Gu arts for evil."
Uncle Qiao patted his chest as he promised Yin Tian.
Yin Tian remained silent, just looking seriously at Uncle Qiao.
After a while, Yin Tian finally nodded slowly, "I saw sincerity in your eyes. I can teach you the Gu arts, but I will only teach you some basics. I won't teach you those means that can harm others."
"That's fine!"
Uncle Qiao didn't hesitate and immediately nodded in agreement.
Then, he kneeled on one knee before Yin Tian, his face glowing with earnest, "Benevolent master above, your disciple bows to you!"
Yin Tian looked helpless and quickly reached out to help Uncle Qiao up from the ground, "There's no need for that; bowing to others isn't in fashion these days."
Uncle Qiao scratched his head, giving a sheepish laugh as he looked at Yin Tian.
On the side, Su Qinwei and Xia Nianbing exchanged glances, truly not expecting the situation to evolve in a direction they had not anticipated.
Yin Tian walked over to the table and seeing some paper money there, he bent over and started writing on it.
Soon, Yin Tian handed the paper to Uncle Qiao, "Prepare everything written on here, and bring it to me."
"Yes, master."
Uncle Qiao took the paper and walked off into the distance.
Meanwhile, Yin Tian bent over the table and started writing again.
Over half an hour later, Uncle Qiao returned to the room, his face dripping with sweat.
In his hand, he carried a basket filled with plants he had just picked.
"Master, here are the items you wanted."
As Uncle Qiao spoke, a proud smile crept onto his face, "These items, aside from my place, you probably won't be able to find them anywhere else."
Yin Tian nodded, taking the basket from Uncle Qiao's hands, then handed him the paper he had been filling out earlier.
"On here are some methods for making healing Gu powders."
Yin Tian's expression was grave, "You can grow them according to the instructions, but remember, do not divulge this to others."
Seeing Yin Tian's solemnity, Uncle Qiao also showed a grave expression, "Don't worry, master. I won't divulge it. Once I have committed the contents to memory, I will burn the paper."
Yin Tian hummed in acknowledgment and then took out all the contents of the basket.
He was preparing to refine Avoidance Worm Powder.
Uncle Qiao watched eagerly from the side, his face alight as he observed Yin Tian's methods.
Yin Tian moved with smooth efficiency that left Uncle Qiao yearning, wondering when he might be able to become a Gu Master like Yin Tian.
He did not know.
The Gu arts were merely a minor trick among the many skills that Yin Tian possessed.
After a full two hours, Yin Tian held a bowl in his hands, the bowl filled with a black powder.
"It's done!"
Uncle Qiao exclaimed without thinking.
It was inconceivable that Yin Tian succeeded in just one attempt!
According to the information he had, even seasoned Gu Masters struggled to produce their Gu in a single attempt.
Yet Yin Tian succeeded on his first try!