Although it wasn't real, it was something that had truly happened. Xiao Hou was now in a bind. He had already brought up the matter of the flowers earlier, and now that he wasn't saying anything, he even doubted whether he could leave this room unscathed.
"I... please don't take what I said before to heart. I just have this problem, you know. I was wrong, I'll change in the future..."
"Who do you think you are? What's wrong with you? Why should we bear it? Who do you think you are?" Old Zheng spoke up.
Old Zheng had been holding back his anger. In Chuzhou, who was he? Even the most respectful person would address him as Old Zheng, not to mention his high moral character and upright conduct.
Xiao Hou was unhappy, but he couldn't show it. Now, no matter what others said, he had to bear it, or the consequences would be unpredictable.
Master Liu was also extremely ashamed, his head bowed, while Master Hong kept talking to him.
Every word he said made Master Liu feel even more embarrassed.
You see, Master Liu had been very arrogant before, but now, the higher he stood, the harder he fell.
Xiao Hou had previously boasted that if Qin Chuan could create it, he would become Qin Chuan's apprentice, but Qin Chuan immediately rejected the idea, calling him dull-witted.
Now it seems Qin Chuan was right; he was absolutely certain. If Qin Chuan wanted, Xiao Hou would now be his apprentice.
However, Qin Chuan naturally looked down on Xiao Hou. Although having this apprentice would certainly allow him to humiliate Xiao Hou and even gain some advantage,
Qin Chuan felt it wasn't necessary.
In the end, Xiao Hou left in a sorry state, utterly humiliated, having been despised by so many, some even verbally abused.
After all, Xiao Hou had spoken recklessly and rudely before. Dealing with such a person naturally required no mercy. It's said there's a good way to deal with someone.
This method, while not the best, is definitely among the top three:
an eye for an eye!
Once you've been hurt, make the other person suffer the same pain as you—this is a good method, arguably very effective.
The matter seemed to be over, but now everyone's attention was focused on Qin Chuan because of what he had created.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that it wasn't some trinket; it was a treasure.
Creating a treasure wasn't exactly earth-shattering, but creating a peerless treasure would be a world-shaking event.
The yin-yang fish Qin Chuan created wasn't a peerless treasure, but it surpassed even the broken one.
The original, intact yin-yang fish would have been the object of desire for most people present, a treasure they would be willing to pay a great price for.
Now, Qin Chuan could create a treasure that they considered perfect, and in such a short time.
In their eyes, such a person was practically a god; after all, a single treasure would be fought over, and someone who could create it so easily was someone they considered to be on a pedestal.
Qin Chuan hadn't expected that connecting with Palace Master Wu so quickly would lead to this level of success, seemingly exceeding his expectations.
Palace Master Wu knew he had struck gold; if he hadn't befriended Qin Chuan earlier, he wouldn't have confided in him so openly.
Now, it would be difficult to befriend him again, let alone help him accomplish that task. But now, there's still a considerable chance.
Old Zheng treated Qin Chuan with great courtesy, like an honored guest. Qin Chuan had become a true master.
Although his cultivation level wasn't high, his combat prowess was terrifying. One of the Eight Dragons' younger generation was powerless against Qin Chuan.
He could also use poison, and besides that, he could even refine treasures. Even just one skill was enough to earn him high regard at his age.
Even with just one skill, he would be considered a genius, but now he possessed several. And what's more, this was only what Qin Chuan had shown; how many more hadn't he yet revealed?
He was so young; who had the resources to cultivate such a peerless prodigy?
Qin Chuan alone was enough. Besides, if such a young man didn't have a powerful backer, probably no one would believe it.
"Mr. Qin, I'd like to offer a high price for the Yin-Yang Fish. I wonder if you could grant my request? My old man really likes this Yin-Yang Fish."
Old Zheng wasn't just buying Qin Chuan's treasures anymore—of course, he genuinely liked them—but mainly to build a relationship with Qin Chuan.
This was a significant advantage, a shortcut to improving their connection.
"Mr. Qin, I'd also like to buy one. Price is negotiable."
...
Suddenly, many people wanted to buy. Qin Chuan shook his head with a wry smile: "Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice. I have no materials."
He still had materials, of course, but Qin Chuan didn't need to sell them. Scarcity increases value, and besides, he didn't need to lower his status; his reputation hadn't been easily built.
Qin Chuan's words naturally disappointed many, but they still politely expressed their understanding. Moreover, Qin Chuan was currently an enigma; they were curious about how much more he hadn't revealed.
Old Luo looked at Palace Master Wu with envy, but he was happy because even if he couldn't compare to Palace Master Wu, he was at least much stronger than everyone else.
Old Luo was skilled at judging people, but this time he misjudged Qin Chuan. Although he knew Qin Chuan was extraordinary, he hadn't expected him to be this extraordinary.
Qin Chuan's gains on this trip were considerable; the array opened a brand new door for him.
Regarding arrays,
the art of arrays is incredibly profound, connecting heaven and earth, and the mysteries of arrays far exceeded Qin Chuan's imagination.
It's almost certain that treasures contain arrays, because arrays connect all things. Treasures, simply put, can draw upon the divine power of heaven and earth.
Treasures themselves are made of special materials; their structure and material possess special effects. The arrays within treasures amplify their effects by several times, even dozens of times, unimaginable times.
Opening a door reveals a different world, even a completely different realm.
All of this began with this door, so Qin Chuan's gains today were immense.
He now wants to return because he's about to break through in the art of arrays. He doesn't want to stay here, even though he's already broken through in talismanic arts and knows it won't be too late in the art of arrays.
However, this is only relative. It is normal for it to be over within two years or even five years. And this time will continue to be extended as one's level changes in the future.