Chapter 1489: Since You're Here, Why Leave?

"Prince Cassin, please wait!"

Cassin, accompanied by Lianhua, had just entered the Alchemy Hall when he was stopped by a one-star alchemist.

Although Cassin held a high status in the royal city, he dared not act recklessly in the Alchemy Hall.

"Ah, Brother Ruhe. I made an appointment with Master Monchi ten days ago. I have some important matters to discuss with him." Cassin clasped his hands.

Though the other was merely a one-star alchemist, he was a prized disciple of Master Monchi, not someone to offend lightly.

Ruhe said, "Apologies, Prince Cassin. My master is meeting an important guest in the inner hall and has instructed that no one is to be disturbed!"

Cassin frowned. "Not even me? I come on behalf of the City Lord's Mansion, and this matter is equally critical! Besides, I made an appointment ten days ago."

"Well..."

Ruhe's face showed hesitation; Cassin's identity was indeed extraordinary.

Moreover, Cassin represented not himself but the City Lord's Mansion.

Though the Blood Yan Hall did not fear the City Lord's Mansion, some face still had to be given.

"Perhaps... could you trouble Brother Ruhe to announce me? I believe Master Monchi will not refuse to see me." Cassin bowed with his hands clasped.

Ruhe thought for a moment and nodded. "Alright, I'll go ask my master."

After Ruhe turned and went inside, Lianhua smiled. "I wonder what great figure Master Monchi is meeting, that he would set aside our matters."

Cassin chuckled. "To shut us out, it must be someone truly formidable. I suspect it might be a three-star alchemist."

Lianhua nodded, clearly agreeing.

As luck would have it, Fan Yu also entered the Alchemy Hall at that moment.

Seeing Cassin and Lianhua, Fan Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he thought, "Oh no."

The Alchemy Hall had recently produced a batch of pills that were in high demand, drawing many factions.

Among them, the strongest competitor was naturally the City Lord's Mansion.

Although Monchi and others were far inferior to Ye Yuan in alchemy, the pills from the Alchemy Hall were indeed very popular in Karpin Royal City.

In the demon race, good alchemists were too scarce.

The City Lord's Mansion had gotten wind of it early, so Cassin had made an appointment with Monchi ten days ago for today.

Cassin said with a smile, "Hey, Brother Fan Yu, you're late. Master Monchi isn't seeing guests today. Please go back."

Fan Yu's face darkened. "Your City Lord's Mansion takes the meat and won't even let others have the broth? This time, our Fan family will fight you to the bitter end!"

Cassin laughed. "Hey, I'm about to go in and finalize this with Master Monchi. What can you fight me with? Haha, if you want to fight, come back another time."

The muscles on Fan Yu's face twitched violently, and he suddenly felt powerless.

The foundations of the four great families were far inferior to the City Lord's Mansion!

With money and influence, they always offered prices more than thirty percent higher than others—how could one negotiate?

Just then, Ruhe came out from the inner hall, his expression unpleasant.

Seeing Ruhe's expression, Cassin's heart skipped a beat.

"Brother Ruhe, what did Master Monchi say?" Cassin clasped his hands.

Ruhe said irritably, "Prince Cassin, please go back! I told you to leave, but you insisted I go in and disturb my master! Now look—he gave me a thorough scolding. Are you happy?"

Clearly, Ruhe could no longer maintain his usual composure.

That scolding had been severe!

As soon as he entered and mentioned Cassin's name, Monchi had cursed him out, even threatening to expel him from the sect.

How could Ruhe be in a good mood?

Cassin awkwardly slipped a storage ring into Ruhe's hand. "Here are fifty thousand low-grade demon spirit stones, as a token of thanks for your trouble. Since Master Monchi is meeting an important guest, I won't disturb him. I'll visit another day."

Unexpectedly, Ruhe pushed the ring back. "My master was already furious and even threatened to expel me! This would be my death sentence! Go, go now!"

Cassin was frustrated. He wondered what important guest Monchi was meeting.

Even if he were meeting the City Lord, would he threaten to expel his disciple just for announcing someone?

Besides, he hadn't heard of any major figure arriving in the city recently.

He would have to inquire later and make some amends.

Offending the Alchemy Hall over this would not be worth it.

Having been rebuffed, Cassin was also displeased.

He glanced at the persistent Fan Yu beside him and said flatly, "Let's go. Didn't you hear that Master Monchi is meeting an important guest? Or do you want to get Brother Ruhe scolded again?"

Those words were deliberately spiteful, meant to stir up trouble for Ruhe!

Ruhe, in his bad mood, had overlooked Fan Yu standing nearby.

Cassin's remark made him notice that Fan Yu had been standing there for a long time.

Ruhe, who managed affairs for Monchi year-round, was a smooth operator.

Seeing Fan Yu, his eyes lit up, and he smiled as he approached. "So it's Young Master Fan Yu! My apologies for the neglect."

Cassin's earlier words had already made Fan Yu think of backing out.

Unexpectedly, Ruhe took the initiative to engage him.

After all, he hadn't even given face to Cassin earlier!

"Brother Ruhe, you're too kind. I came unannounced and intruded," Fan Yu quickly said.

Ruhe smiled. "Young Master Fan Yu came to the Alchemy Hall to seek an audience with my master, I presume?"

Fan Yu looked a bit embarrassed but nodded. "I'll take my leave now, so as not to trouble Brother Ruhe."

Ruhe was startled and quickly grabbed him. "Don't! Since you're here, why leave? I'll go announce you right away. Wait a moment."

With that, Ruhe turned and went inside.

Cassin, who had already reached the door, stopped in his tracks.

He stared at Ruhe's retreating figure, his face turning ashen with anger!

What was this all about?

From start to finish, Ruhe had never given him a pleasant look.

Even when he agreed to announce him earlier, it was with reluctance.

But now, Fan Yu himself said he would leave, yet Ruhe took the initiative to stop him and even went in to announce him!

Hadn't he just said that Monchi had threatened to expel him?

Fan Yu himself was utterly bewildered, having no idea what was happening.

Was his friendship with Ruhe really that deep?

Before long, Ruhe came out beaming and said to Fan Yu, "My master said to let Young Master Fan Yu wait in the side hall. Once he's finished with his business, he'll come see you immediately!"

Happiness came too suddenly; Fan Yu didn't react at all.

What was going on?

Nearby, Cassin's face had already turned as black as the bottom of a pot.