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"Junior brother, don't think we are working for nothing," Bai Xiuwen said, as if he had read Chen Mu's mind.
"In the mundane world, whether one learns medicine or blacksmithing, doesn't one have to serve as an apprentice for several years?"
"Just think about the treatment one receives once they become an alchemist."
"This little sacrifice is nothing!" Bai Xiuwen consoled with a tone filled with profound sentiment.
It made sense!
Chen Mu's face lit up with realization, full of hope he asked, "I wonder, how many alchemists has that Brother Qi taught?"
Bai Xiuwen stiffened, then quickly returned to normal, "Alchemy isn't so easy to learn."
Chen Mu watched Bai Xiuwen with a smile but said nothing.
"It seems junior brother has some misunderstandings about Brother Qi," Bai Xiuwen regained his composure and said meaningfully, "After some time, you'll understand Brother Qi's methods."
What? If persuasion fails, he wants to resort to intimidation?
