Under Chang Sheng's guidance, a woman named Nangong Qingyu walked up to Zhang Pingfan.
The first time Zhang Mingfan saw her, he felt this young girl was too introverted.
Upon seeing Zhang Pingfan, she said, "Village Chief," her head bowed, appearing somewhat shy.
"What is your status in the Nangong family?"
Nangong Qingyu seemed taken aback, unsure of what to say.
Chang Sheng gently nudged Nangong Qingyu from the side.
"Master is asking you a question!"
"I... I am the daughter of Nangong Hushan!"
This left Zhang Pingfan bewildered. How was he supposed to know her father's name? He didn't know her father.
Chang Sheng beside him was somewhat surprised.
"Master, this Nangong Hushan is quite an exception within the Nangong family. He is Nangong Hongliu's fifth son, and he doesn't hold any position in the Nangong family. I heard he dislikes managing the family business, but he is quite fond of calligraphy, paintings, and antiques, and has considerable research in these areas!"
Zhang Pingfan was also taken aback, not expecting such a character to exist in a large family. Perhaps this was a hobby cultivated by having no financial worries.
"Your name is Nangong Qingyu, right? How is your grandfather to you?"
"It's... it's okay. He doesn't really manage us much. He seems very disappointed in my father!"
Isn't that obvious? In such a large family, as Nangong Hongliu's son, not helping manage the family business but instead liking antiques and calligraphy, wouldn't that lead to disappointment? 138 Reading Network.
"Pingjiang City Lord, come here for a moment!"
"What are your orders, Master?"
"Check this young girl's aptitude!"
"Yes!"
After a long while, Pingjiang City Lord walked up to Zhang Pingfan, his expression somewhat strange.
"What's wrong? Your expression is off!"
"Master, this young girl's aptitude is average, far inferior to Chang Sheng's. It's even worse than those I'd previously discarded. However, she has one special characteristic!"
Terrible aptitude, yet with a special characteristic – this piqued Zhang Pingfan's curiosity.
"Tell me, what is so special about her?"
"This requires the City Lord of Seven Star City to be present. Perhaps he has a way!"
"Alright, then summon him!"
"Yes!"
While Pingjiang City Lord went to find Seven Star City Lord, Zhang Pingfan placed the scroll for the hidden profession of Alchemist in front of Nangong Qingyu.
"You know about this job-changing scroll, right?"
Nangong Qingyu nodded.
"I do. The clan leader told me."
"Good. Now it's yours. However, to become a true alchemist, you'll need a lot of medicinal herbs for practice. I assume your Nangong family isn't short of money for this!"
"The clan leader is already making arrangements. I'm just waiting to get the change of profession."
The Nangong family is quite thorough in their preparations.
"Vill... Village Chief, can I go back now?"
"Wait a little longer. After taking my hidden profession, it's not that easy for you to leave?"
Upon hearing this, Nangong Qingyu's face turned pale with fright.
"Vill... Village Chief, what... what do you want to do?"
Seeing Nangong Qingyu's terrified expression, Zhang Pingfan smiled and shook his head.
"Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. Since you've taken my hidden profession, you must be like those on the field and work for me, understand?"
Nangong Qingyu nodded, then shook her head desperately.
"I... I don't know what to do!"
Chang Sheng on the side comforted her, "Don't worry, Master won't make things difficult for you. Perhaps this is your opportunity."
"Ah, is... is that true?"
Looking at the timid Nangong Qingyu, Zhang Pingfan couldn't quite understand why Nangong Hongliu would send her to receive this hidden profession.
Zhang Pingfan beckoned Chang Sheng to his side.
Then he quietly asked, "Is she usually like this?"
Chang Sheng was actually not very clear, as he had been ill before, and he was not a core member of the Nangong family.
"Master, shall I help you check?"
"Forget it. From the looks of it, it doesn't seem like she's faking it!"
"Master, this doesn't seem like faking. I've heard before that Nangong Hushan's daughter is indeed timid in the Nangong family, but that's just hearsay, and not confirmed! Because this is also my first time seeing her!"
"Alright, then let's leave it at that. We'll see what happens when Seven Star City Lord arrives!"
Nangong Qingyu stood there nervously, her small hands tightly gripping her clothes, unsure of what to do.
Not long after, Pingjiang City Lord arrived with Seven Star City Lord.
"Master, you were looking for me?"
"Yes, help me see what's going on with the child in front."
"Yes, Master!"
Seven Star City Lord was clearly more knowledgeable about Nangong Qingyu's condition than Pingjiang City Lord.
"Master, it seems you've found a treasure!"
"How do you say that?"
"If I'm not mistaken, this girl has an extremely cold physique, which is extremely compatible with my cultivation technique. Please, Master, let me train her!"
Zhang Pingfan frowned. What was this? Was this a fantasy novel?
"But I want her to change to the hidden profession of Alchemist. Will that cause any delay?"
"It won't delay anything. The two are not mutually exclusive. An extremely cold physique can even aid in alchemy!"
"Since you say so, then that's for the best! Nangong Qingyu, are you willing to become my outer disciple?"
"Ah!" Nangong Qingyu was a bit stunned. Why was she suddenly being asked to become a disciple? This was different from the task she had received earlier.
"The clan leader didn't tell me about becoming your outer disciple."
Zhang Pingfan smiled, "This is my impromptu decision. If you agree, you'll be Chang Sheng's junior sister, and Dou Youyou will be your senior sister!"
"I... I don't know. I just started playing this game!"
A game novice?
Wouldn't that be even better!
"Chang Sheng, you explain it to her!"
"Yes, Master!"
Chang Sheng was now somewhat envious. He hadn't expected his Master to be so generous as to accept her as an outer disciple. So many family disciples had wanted to become his Master's apprentice but failed. Unexpectedly, his Master had taken a liking to Nangong Qingyu.
Under Chang Sheng's persuasion, Nangong Qingyu finally understood.
"C-can I?"
"Of course, you can. However, before you become my disciple, you need to sign a contract!"
This young girl seemed silly and naive, but she was different from Chang Sheng. Chang Sheng faced death with courage, while this young girl was a true granddaughter of Nangong Hongliu.
"Contract? What is it?"
"It's like a contract in your reality. To become my outer disciple, you must sign a contract. If you agree, we can start now!"
Nangong Qingyu was still hesitating, but Chang Sheng on the side helped by coaxing her.
"Don't worry, Master won't harm us!"
"Okay, okay!"
Then, a contract appeared in front of Nangong Qingyu.
"Drip a drop of blood on it, and our contract will be formed. You can check the contract content yourself!"
"Okay!"