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Meanwhile, Doctor Fu sat at a different pavilion smaller than the previous one.

A large table was placed in front of him and he is currently fantasizing about eating a 700 yr-old demonic rat.

What many people do not know is that demonic rats, when cooked in the right way, are very delicious and have benefits to cultivation.

But one thing is that these rats, as their name implies, are hard to detect and catch, Aespecially in the desert.

They are also unsightly to look at and have a red mark in the middle of their head.

When approaching an enemy, these rats cry like ladies or ghosts, disrupting one's mood for cultivation, and when they achieve their first goal, they go straight for the person's neck and bite.

They don't suck blood- all they do is to scale down the person's cultivation by sucking qi or magical energy from the person's neck. Then, they escape when the person opens his eyes.

What follows next is the backlash and the person vomiting blood. This signifies that the person has lost a level of cultivation. In severe cases, 2 or 3 or more magic levels. The worst case is that they become cripples or lose their lives if they got bitten by a 500-year-old demonic rat.

That is why people cultivate they set up arrays to ward off demonic rats.

We can say doctor Fu is the arch-enemy of the demonic-rats.

Even if they don't want to, they have no choice but to go to the bush in front of his house where they are trapped and made into roasted meat.

Doctor Fu has a special sweet smelling powder that he sprinkles every day to attract the rats from far and near. So far, the oldest he's eaten is 200 years old that's why he wants one that's at least 500 years old as his payment from the Han residence.

He sat lazily on the couch made from bamboo and placed his itching hands on the table. In no time, a maid carrying a tray containing a pot arrived and set it before him. Another maid came with a big pot on a tray, which he considered strange. Then both bowed and left.

Doctor Fu was not happy.

But whatever. All he cared about was demonic meat.

He removed the cover of the first pot on the tray containing the 'meat' and wanted to vomit. In the other pot, there was goat's urine which is half-filled.

Doctor Fu was angry and nearly flipped the table when he heard Madam Jin Ehuang's voice in voice transmission.

"We don't have demonic rats, but we do have demonic urine and demonic faces. Enjoy your meal. Recall,I have a copy of the other books you hid."

"Damn it!" he cursed and flipped the table. He really wanted to destroy the mansion. But then, he heard another voice transmission from her.

"Are you angry? Don't be! Please leave in peace or else, you know..."

Doctor Fu grunted and disappeared.

Jin Ehuang did not know that she was going to receive a slap soon.

Who was Doctor Fu?

He might be a bit stupid and insane but once you get into his nasty side, even the emperor cannot save you from his hand.

Now Doctor Fu is currently heading to a place he's never visited for over ten years.

Alchemist king Fu's residence.

This building seems very old, from ancient times and it is one of the oldest in the capital in this quiet street called Beady street.

There are so few middle-class people living here and so as not to offend the alchemist king, no one dares disturb or make an unnecessary scene.

Those who did so, got crippled for life with just the presence of Alchemist king Fu's rod. The Alchemist king Fu is about 220 years old 20years older than Doctor Fu.

Their full names are.

Alchemist king Fu Tian

Almighty Doctor Fu Jin.

These two have not seen each other for ten years because of an argument they had.

Fu Tian is not easy to invite just as Doctor Fu Jin.

Jin Ehuang could get him (Doctor Fu) to treat Han Ling because she stole his adult books, and she knows that he cares a lot about his so-called 'good name' than his appearance.

Currently in this old building, there is a young man boiling rice in the kitchen in the backyard.

He is 7ft tall and tan-skinned. His pale brown lips and chiseled apple-shaped face made him look feminine. There is an earring on his right ear and he is barefooted, dressed in female white robes.

His dark brown, waist-length hair is packed in female hairstyle and decorated with two bell-shaped golden hairpins. One look and you'll think he's a woman but the broad shoulders, and Adam's apple will give him out.

This is Alchemist king Fu Tian's one and only disciple, Han Liang, the eldest young master of the Han family.

He is their first pride and most loved son.

Being a disciple of Fu Tian means not meeting your parents for at least ten years, dressing like a woman, and walking barefooted. Many would do anything just to see Fu Tian's face or shadow but that is impossible because Fu Tian has not stepped out of the house for 10 years starting from the day he had an argument with his younger brother, Fu Jin.

Han Liang has been separated from his family for 5 years and cannot see them until 5 years later. But still, he is glad.

This chance that many so desire to have was given to him without him doing anything. His Master's place is rich in qi and herbs. His master teaches him twice a week while the other 5 days are spent going on errands or cultivating in the special place designed for him by his master.

He smiled as he surveyed the backyard as he helped himself to a chair brought out from his storage ring.

Yes, he had a storage ring gifted to him on the very first day he became Fu Tian's disciple. Just like his master, Han Liang remains indoors from month to month unless he's running an errand. And when he does run those errands, what the people see is a big flash of light and blast of wind. Han Liang has his mother's superspeed which is not present in the other children,

People think that this place is old but they are so foolish. It's really good to be Fu Tian's disciple.

The stove used by Han Liang was gifted to him by his master 2 months ago and it's today that he's finally putting it into use.

Poor Han Liang did not know he would soon be on the way to the gates of Hell because his hot-tempered mother, Jin Ehuang, had offended a crazy old man, Doctor Fu Jin!

30 minutes later.

Han Liang sensed that someone is inside the house so he quickly sped out of the backyard to the living room.

There he found a middle-aged man dressed like a beggar. His waist-length hair was in a mess and feces-stained his torn white pants. Han Liang was disgusted.

Who is a this old fool that dared to barge into this place like it was a place to get free rice? If he couldn't take care of a measly beggar, then how would he face master?

"Old man, what do you want?" Han Liang asked, a frown on his face.

"Oh my! Beauty, I have come to marry you," said the beggar.

"Are you insane? Get out of here this instant before I reduce you to a cripple for life." Han Liang barked.

"Beauty, don't play hard to get. Yesterday, we had hot sex together. Why do you deny me?" the beggar then walked closer to Han Liang who was close to retching.

"It seems you are but a stubborn fly," Han Liang remarked. He then added "However, I will spare your pitiful life. Be sure to thank me"

Han Liang gathered a ball of fire that had the symbol of a dragon gleaming in red.

"Old man, accept my gift," Han Liang said as he hurled it towards the beggar who did not bother to dodge.

The beggar just stood there with a smile.

"Cripple fire Grade six. Not bad for a small rat like you."muttered the old man as he lifted his left ring finger, a smile still on his face.

"This man deserves to die for trespassing into Master's abode. What does he think this place is?" thought the unhappy Han Liang as he slightly increased the fire's heat and light. He did not take into account the fact that this disgusting beggar knew the kind of fire he hurled at him.

When the fire ball had almost reached the beggar who was still standing there and not moving, it suddenly returned back and this time an unknown yellow light surrounded it.

Han Liang was alarmed. How was this possible? The fire ball was definitely going to hit that beggar right? How then did it return with a yellow light surrounding it towards him?

Could it be...

Whoosh!

The fire ball entered into his forehead while the light entered his abdomen. Han Liang was stunned, unable to move.

"You... what did you do to me? Who are you?" Han Liang asked with a female voice that also stunned him. Since when did his vice sound feminine? What did this strange man do to him?

"With such measly skills, you plan to cripple this youth?" the beggar asked scornfully.

"Release me now. Do you know who I am?" Han Liang shouted but the beggar only laughed.

"Fu Tian is such a bad teacher. What has he been teaching you? How to boil rice and sleep? You lack alertness and rationality. You should just be like me- a beggar." said the 'beggar'.

"Go to hell! And don't you dare insult my master" Han Liang barked.

"It's only when you're insulted before you try to be brave. Your so dull Han Liang," the beggar said as he chuckled.

Han Liang was very angry with this beggar. How the hell did he even break in and why did he only sense him when he got to the living room?

"I only came to pay your master a surprise visit and you this Ant dare try to stop me. Do you think that everyone is easy to bully? Justice will always prevail no matter what you do Han Liang" said the 'beggar'.

"You're the bully here. I'm clearly at a disadvantage here." Han Liang retorted. Hearing these words, the beggar began to laugh.

"You're really funny. If I wasn't stronger than you, won't I be the bullied one? As they say, don't carelessly raise a stone or it might fall on your feet." said the beggar as he rubbed his beard.

"Who said those words?" Han Liang asked.

"Your Master Fu Tian did. Anyway, I originally came to see your master but then I found such great beauty. This old man has been lonely all his life. I couldn't find my soul mate but who knew I'd find her here. Beauty, please give me a chance!" the beggar began to speak in a husky voice that sent chills down Han Liang's spine.

This old beggar is dangerous! Heavens, why did he even provoke this powerhouse?

What is this man's relationship with his Master? On top of that, he's also a pervert!

Even a 5-year-old can tell he's male but this guy here deliberately called him' beauty'? He did not want to believe his guesses. He is also at the verge of being crippled by his own fire ball and that unknown spell the man used on him.

He can't take this nonsense anymore. He'll have to find a way to contact Master. He just sincerely hopes that Master is not fast asleep. Once he sleeps, even if Mt.Tai were to collapse, he would not wake up.

"Lad, don't bother to alert your Master because I already did. In a while, he will come running to pay respects to me. I should give him a gift also right?" the beggar asked winking at Han Liang who tried to speak but found out that he has lost his voice.

He was very afraid for the first time in his life that this unknown old man would kill him.

"Don't worry, I will not kill you. What I want to do is give him a present and kind warning. I am sure that he would gladly accept it with sparkling eyes." the beggar patted Han Liang's shoulder with his rod which seemed to have been inserted in the mud.

This is so embarrassing! This guy doesn't even want to leave him a bit of face. How will he face Master from now on?

Han Liang fervently prayed for his Master to come in time or else this evil guy here will have separated his beautiful head from his body!

"Someone angered me today and I need someone to vent it on. Luckily I found you, this beautiful man." said the beggar with a sly smile.

"So you even know I'm a man and dare refer to me as beautiful? You deserve to die old geezer" Han Liang cursed the man in his heart.

"I'm tired of waiting for that old man to come so, take this." the beggar said lazily and sat back down on the chair and crossed his legs lifting his right index finger which started to emit red light.

"You tried to cripple this old man so I'll pay you back in your own coin." the beggar raised his ring finger that also emitted red light.

From afar these two lights were the same but they were actually different. One was lighter than the other and emitted much heat than the other.

If Han Liang did not recognize the former spell cast on him, then, he recognized this one This spell can only be cast by a Master saint cultivator He had seen his master use this same spell to cripple an insulative woman three weeks after he became his master's disciple.

This spell which is called "Twin queens" was quite cruel, making the victim suffer in pain for almost a year. If that guy used the spell on him, then, he is doomed!

"Master, please hurry up. Your precious Liang is about to be rendered useless to you."Han Liang cried in his heart.

Just then, as if in answer to his cry, a portal opened and a figure covered in light stepped out of the portal carrying a cauldron.

But it exactly at this moment that the spell 'Twin queens' rushed into Han Liang's Dantian and at the same time the yellow light in his abdomen also rushed out returning to the beggar's left ring finger and then dimming slowly until it disappeared from sight.

Han Liang's body was then freed from the restrictive spell by the beggar and he immediately crashed down to the floor like a sack of grain. His eyes were devoid of any life!

The figure who had just stepped out of the portal on seeing this scene, dropped his cauldron, which fell to the floor but did not make a sound.

The light covering the figure dimmed, and it turned out to be a man slightly taller than the beggar dressed in white robes and his hair reached his ankle despite being made into two ponytails.

On his left hand was a storage ring worn on his ring finger. The man had no beard and looked quite handsome.

"You... how dare you break in here," the man who happens to be Han Liang's Master Fu Tian asked, pointing his right index finger at the beggar. The beggar did not get up from the chair, but only smiled at Fu Tian.

"Elder brother, why don't you introduce me to him? Why behave like strangers? You see, let me explain what really happened. I came here to say hello to you. But who knew where this rat came from? He wanted to cripple me. He did not even let me explain myself. Tell me, Big bro, would you allow it?" the beggar had removed his disguise and turned to Doctor Fu Jin.

"You see, I do have some grudges against this rat and his family. My first time of visiting them and healing their precious Han Ling they showed me disrespect. They also paid me in feces and urine when all I simply asked for was 500 years old demonic rat." Fu Jin explained.

"So you have the right to cripple my disciple? " Fu Tian was getting angrier with all that his little brother was saying.

"Come on, Big bro, he's just a small fly. There are many phoenixes out there." Fu Jin got up from the chair and bowed towards Han Liang, who was trying his best to bear the pain.

"I am sorry, little fly, but what you did was wrong," said Fu Jin. He then turned to face his brother after lifting his head.

"Brother, it's been so long since we met. Please let us drink wine. Enjoyment and happiness are good for the heart." said Doctor Fu Jin and then he disappeared.

"You... come back here," Fu Tian quickly threw a jade bottle towards Han Liang.

"Hold on, my dear, Papa will come save you. But first, I must erase that disgusting pig from here. Take care," said Fu Tian as he rushed back towards his cauldron, which he picked up, and entered a portal that had just appeared. When the portal closed, Han Liang began to spit out blood.

Also, after he managed to swallow the pill with great difficulty, everywhere became blank. He had also lost his eyesight. If things turned out like this, then he is useless to Master Fu.

"So all along it was Master's eccentric brother I offended?" he muttered. The possibility of him remaining the only disciple of Alchemist king Fu Jin is now very low.

He also remembered that the old man told him he had grudges against him because of the deeds of his family towards him.

What exactly happened that made Doctor Fu do this to him, despite knowing he was his brother's disciple? Whom among his family dared to piss off this mighty being?

The best thing to do now was to wait for his Master to come back first, and then he would sort things out with his family.

For now, he should deal with the pain. Ah, the pain would have killed an ordinary man long ago.

The pill his master gave him was a rare pill that could repair a crippled person efficiently. This means Master still cares for him!

At the bedroom belonging to Fu Tian, a beam of light appeared and the figure covered by the light walked to the edge of the small bed that could hardly contain two people.

"Elder brother is sure wise." muttered the figure who turned out to be Doctor Fu Jin after the light had dimmed down. He took out a jade hairpin from his storage ring and carved a crest of a dragon on the wall.

Immediately, the crest emitted light and the wall parted to reveal a cauldron. He took the cauldron and disappeared with it into the secret alchemist library.

Meanwhile, Han Liang had recovered his sight and had also carved the crest of a phoenix with one of his golden bell hairpins, and the wall parted to reveal a cauldron that he picked and disappeared with it.

His destination was the same as his Master and Fu Jin- the secret alchemist library. That library is somewhere not even the current emperor can access unless he is bestowed a crest by Alchemist king Fu Tian.

There are 5 crests.

The dragon crest which can only be carved by a jade hairpin infused with internal or magic energy.

The Phoenix crest which is made by a gold hairpin.

The six headed turtle crest which is made by a wooden hairpin.

The tiger crest which is made by a golden dagger.

The sixth demonic flower 'Basel' crest which is made by a dragon brush.

The hairpins, dagger and dragon brush are bestowed to only five people.

The jade hairpin that looked cheap was bestowed to Fu Jin when Fu Tian was 120 years old and Fu Jin was 100 years old. The emperor was given the dragon brush so he holds the 'Basel' crest. Han Liang was given the golden hairpins as the only disciple of Fu Tian. The sect had of 'Black peach' holds the golden dagger and lastly, The immortal shape-shifting fox, Hua Lei holds the wooden hairpin.

So this library's existence is only known to so few people and only them and their descendants can enter.

The Fu family has always been the caretakers of the secret alchemist library until they all died mysteriously in their various homes. Only Fu Tian and Fu Jin survived.

They were 40 and 20 years old at that time. Fu Jin had not known of the library's existence until 80 years later. Both had chosen different paths since their relatives all died.

The enemy behind it was the Xia family's patriarch, Xia Jin, whom Doctor Fu Jin had long murdered on his trip to find a particular herb called 'Shuliang'

There are 4 sects here in the capital.

There is Black peach where Jin Ehuang was once a student, Arrow, Petals, which is meant for only females, and finally Dragon sea.

The first-rate sects in the whole of Luo Ye amount to 6.

The second- rate sects are 10.

The 3rd rate sects are 29.

And finally, the trash grade sects are numerous. The country of Luo Ye is vast, consisting of 200 towns, 2000 villages and lots of sects. The current population of people who really reside in the capital is 25 million. Each village has at least 20 thousand people residing in it, while in town apart from the capital, you could find 3 million people.

Most of these people cannot cultivate. It is only the nobles and those blessed by heaven that can cultivate.

Let's head back to the story.

The three of them (Fu Tian, Han Liang and Doctor Fu Jin) were now standing on three stages carrying a cauldron.

"Fu Tian, it's been so long since I had any opponent so please, let this brother ask for your permission to fight," said Fu Tian whose eyes were red. The disciple he trained for 5 years was crippled by his brother over a little problem he had with the Han family.

It hurt him when he couldn't stop Han Liang from being crippled even though Han Liang's cultivation had been restored by the miraculous pill he created last month, he wasn't sure if Han Liang was still the genius he was. Fu Jin, however, did not want to fight.

"Big bro, I already apologised to him and besides, you promised to give me your monkey wine if I apologize for my misdeeds." Fu Jin then bowed his head seven times.

"This should be enough. Now let's prepare to celebrate our lively 'reunion'. Han Liang go prepare the inner chamber for us. Today, we will get drunk. It's a pity we don't have fine beauties to enjoy." said Fu Jin.

Hearing his brother's words, Fu Tian released his aura that no one had ever felt in full. The temperature in the library began to rise by several degrees. Seeing that things had turned out like this, Fu Tian smiled.

"Let's fight, shall we?" Fu Jin asked.