The hand of iSeikai

Chapter 19: A Boring Performance

Dawson Lin had only obtained two types of pills from the Black Tower: the Body Cleansing Pill and the Spirit-Connecting Pill. According to the information from the Black Tower, the Body Cleansing Pill was the easiest pill to make for alchemists, essentially a beginner's pill.

When Dawson Lin first acquired the Nine-Turn Life and Death Decision in the Black Tower, he had learned that the tower had nine levels in total. Dawson Lin had temporarily named it the Nine-Turn Life and Death Tower.

When he had accidentally spied on a woman bathing and was struck by the Black Tower, he had crossed over to the Eastern Xuan Continent. There, he obtained the Heaven-defying technique, the Nine-Turn Life and Death Decision. The first level of this technique was essentially useless, only allowing Dawson Lin's soul to avoid reincarnation and instead attach itself to the body of the eldest son of the Lin family.

Dawson Lin knew very well that to greatly enhance his power, he needed to obtain the second level of the Nine-Turn Life and Death Decision, but he had no control over the Black Tower.

He had been refining pills from dawn until noon, consuming five more batches of herbs, yet Dawson Lin still couldn't successfully refine the Spirit-Connecting Pill. Now, only two batches of herbs were left, and if they couldn't be used to refine the pill, he would have no choice but to ask Baibao Hall for more Bailleaf Grass.

Feeling extremely frustrated, Dawson Lin decided to stop refining for a while. He needed to go outside, get some fresh air, and then return to continue his work.

After freshening up and getting dressed, Dawson Lin leisurely walked out of the Lin family residence. As he walked, feeling more and more annoyed, his eyes suddenly lit up, and a smile crept onto his face.

He quickly walked to a tavern and sat by the window. Before the person at the table could react, Dawson Lin spoke up first: "Little follower, what brings you here to drink alone? Is something bothering you?"

Originally in a good mood, Liu Yan, upon hearing Dawson Lin's words, rolled her eyes, and with a loud crack, crushed her wine glass in her hand. Her voice roared, "Who are you calling a little follower? Who's your little follower?"

Seeing the usually proud and fierce woman about to explode, Dawson Lin, seemingly unaffected, casually sipped his drink. After finishing a mouthful of wine, he slowly said, "Remember our bet? If you lost, you agreed to be my follower for three years. What? You're not going to back out already, are you?"

Taking a few deep breaths, Liu Yan, who was about to erupt, suddenly wilted at the mention of the bet. Every time she thought of it, her heart felt as if it had a thousand-pound weight pressing down on it. How could a woman of her stature end up as a follower of such a useless, spoiled man?

However, Liu Yan suddenly smiled, and the storm passed from her face. Dawson Lin, watching her change expression, felt a little puzzled, wondering what kind of act she was putting on now.

As if sensing Dawson Lin's thoughts, Liu Yan suddenly sweetened her voice and said, "Shameless young master of the Lin family, I don't think I can be your follower anymore. A month from now, I'll be leaving Sunset City to head to the imperial capital."

"Leaving Sunset City for the imperial capital in a month?" Dawson Lin had a sudden thought and casually asked, "Are you one of the three people selected for the Royal Academy from Sunset City?"

Upon hearing Dawson Lin's words, Liu Yan's smile grew even brighter. Just the thought of no longer having to be this annoying man's follower made her feel as sweet as honey.

"I have to admit, you're quite clever. You're right. A month from now, I will be leaving for the imperial capital to study at the Royal Academy. But, sorry, my father already said that the spots for the Royal Academy this time don't include you."