Qin Yu frowned. He looked at the maid’s stunned and dull expression and then at her chest which was wetted with tears. He was immediately startled and then coughed, hurriedly asking, “Congcong, where is Aunty Hong?”

The maid suddenly developed a bit of resentment in her heart. But as she thought about how this person had saved the miss’ life, she suppressed herself and bowed, “Mister Qin, Aunty Hong has asked me to pass a message on to you. After you come out, you should immediately leave, otherwise disaster might befall you.” She continued to sob as she said, “Aunty Hong…Aunty Hong, she…she went to Waterfall City…”

“Waterfall City?”

What was this puzzled expression for? Even though the maid had a weak and obedient personality, that didn’t mean she wouldn’t become annoyed. She clenched her teeth, “That is where the inn’s headquarters is located. Aunty Hong was the one who strongly advocated to accept Philosophy Watch’s pill commission request, so now she has no choice but to go to Waterfall City and accept punishment.”

Qin Yu looked at the maid’s indignant appearance and rubbed his chin. “Who said I failed in refining the pill?”

The maid’s eyes popped open. “Eh!?”

Time rewinded back to yesterday night.

Within the alchemy room, the little blue lamp’s brilliance was like deep blue sea water, clear and...