Chapter 175: Chapter 175: Heart-Tugging Powder

"Hm?"

The moment she entered the reception hall and saw Master Qin and Qin Lie, Murong Xiangming’s brows furrowed instantly.

She had been anticipating something, but these were not the people she wanted to see.

Even her expression turned cold.

She knew in her heart who had come to propose marriage.

However, she did not speak immediately.

Master Tian Mu explained, "Young Lady, these are our guests. You know them."

"If you have anything to say, you can speak with them."

With that, he said no more.

After all, he really couldn’t make decisions for Murong Xiangming.

"Master Qin, Young Master Qin, welcome to our Treasure Elephant Pavilion."

Although she had no desire to see them, Murong Xiangming still had to show them some courtesy.

But as she spoke, her tone was cold.

Master Qin didn’t seem to mind.

He exchanged greetings with Murong Xiangming.

Qin Lie, however, was already growing excited. The moment he saw Murong Xiangming appear, it felt as if she was the only person in his sight.

He immediately shot to his feet and said excitedly, "Miss Murong, we meet again."

Murong Xiangming was rather annoyed by him.

She simply ignored him.

This left Qin Lie speechless, feeling as though a bucket of cold water had been dumped over him.

A chill ran down his spine.

He could finally see that Murong Xiangming truly didn’t care for him at all.

To dispel the awkward atmosphere, Master Qin was the first to speak.

"Miss Murong, our visit this time is indeed a bit sudden."

"You must know our purpose by now, right?"

"You see, my son is a fine, talented man, and he admires you greatly..."

He intended to praise his son thoroughly to leave a deep impression on Murong Xiangming.

But Murong Xiangming simply waved her hand dismissively.

"Master Qin, say no more."

"I know your purpose. As for the marriage proposal, let’s not even discuss it."

"Your son’s prospects are excellent; he has better options."

What?

Master Qin and Qin Lie were both stunned.

They never imagined Murong Xiangming would be so blunt and reject them outright.

As for Qin Lie, his heart sank completely.

He had come with such high hopes, only to be met with such a devastating blow.

Murong Xiangming had rejected him without a moment’s hesitation, without even considering it. It was clear she truly had no favorable impression of him.

In fact, it was closer to disgust.

But Master Qin was not ready to give up.

"Miss Murong, in the future, my position as President of the Alchemist Guild will be passed down to my son. Furthermore, my son’s Alchemy Skill is quite remarkable, surpassing most of the younger generation."

However, Murong Xiangming paid his words no mind.

She said indifferently, "Chairman Qin, if there is nothing else, you’ll have to excuse me."

"And one more thing I forgot to mention: my affairs are mine alone to decide. No one else has the right to interfere."

"Goodbye."

After speaking, she rose to her feet and left without a backward glance.

She showed Master Qin no respect at all.

She left Qin Lie, who had also stood up, hanging there, his face filled with indignation.

"This..."

Faced with this situation, Master Qin looked to Master Tian Mu for help.

But Master Tian Mu could only shake his head with a wry smile.

He spread his hands and said, "I can’t make the decision for her, either. The Young Lady just said so herself."

"If she’s unwilling, you should just give up."

Master Tian Mu was speaking the truth. If Murong Xiangming didn’t approve of someone, no one could force her—not even he, Master Tian Mu.

He really didn’t have that much influence.

In fact, behind the scenes, he, Master Tian Mu, actually had to obey Murong Xiangming’s words.

Master Qin finally let out a sigh.

"Forget it. Since it’s come to this, it seems the matter is a lost cause."

He looked at his son and saw that Qin Lie was still staring at the doorway with a look of longing, but unfortunately, Murong Xiangming had been gone for some time.

At this moment, Qin Lie was still in a daze.

And deep down, he was furious.

"Tian Mu, we’ll take our leave then."

Master Qin also felt there was no need to stay any longer and simply got up to leave.

Master Tian Mu didn’t try to keep them, and saw the two off.

Back at the Alchemist Guild, Master Qin looked at his son and sighed. "Just forget it. You and that Murong Xiangming are simply not fated to be together."

"If you wanted to marry anyone else in Hanwu City besides Murong Xiangming, I could make it happen for you."

But Qin Lie seemed to be possessed, his sights set solely on Murong Xiangming.

He paced back and forth on the floor, utterly indignant.

He appeared extremely agitated.

Suddenly, he asked, "Father, is there any way to make Murong Xiangming marry me willingly?"

Reeling from the blow, Qin Lie was filled with anger.

At the same time, his mind began to hatch other plans.

He absolutely would not give up unless he could have Murong Xiangming.

Normal methods were clearly useless, so he started to consider other means.

For instance, the methods commonly used by Alchemists.

Master Qin was startled.

He looked at his son, Qin Lie, and saw a strange glint in his eyes.

He quickly tried to stop him. "Son, you must not resort to underhanded methods! Even Master Tian Mu is helpless against Murong Xiangming’s status. It’s clear she is not simple."

He didn’t want his son to do something foolish.

However, Master Qin could not change Qin Lie’s mind.

Qin Lie’s obsession with Murong Xiangming was unwavering.

He said loudly, "Father, even if we use underhanded methods, if it can truly make Murong Xiangming marry me willingly, wouldn’t that be a good thing for the Qin Family?"

Master Qin fell silent.

That might be true, but it was a risky endeavor.

If the matter were exposed, they would completely fall out with the Treasure Elephant Pavilion.

That would benefit no one.

"There are ways, but... they are absolutely not proper."

Master Qin had to warn his son again.

But Qin Lie, his eyes red with fury, wouldn’t listen at all.

"Father, since there is a way, bring it out."

"I must marry Murong Xiangming. If we’re careful enough, no one will ever find out."

A look of determination flashed across his face; he was dead set on this path.

Master Qin was also tempted. If he could really get his son to marry Murong Xiangming, the benefits for the Qin Family would be immense.

After long deliberation, Master Qin finally made his decision.

"There is a medicine called Heart-Tugging Powder."

"This medicine can change the hearts of even Martial King Experts, making them believe you." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"If we use Heart-Tugging Powder, Murong Xiangming will fall under our control. Then, she will marry you willingly."

At that moment, Qin Lie was ecstatic.

"Heart-Tugging Powder! Father, where is the Heart-Tugging Powder? I’ll use it now and make that Murong Xiangming marry me willingly."

He was thrilled. His father actually had a solution.

Alchemists, it could be said, were truly miraculous beings.

Master Qin said with a hint of resignation, "This medicine is in the Fire Sparrow Kingdom. I’ll have someone from the Alchemist Guild over there procure it. Don’t worry."

"We just have to wait a few days."

The father and son discussed for a while and began to plot.