Jack’s explanation, however, did not wholly satisfy the vice-treasurer. After all, Jack’s response had not been what the vice-treasurer wanted to know. The vice- treasurer frowned and opened his mouth, wanting to question Jack even further.

Jack gave him no such opportunity and, instead, answered the most pressing questions.

“I learned the Way of the Pill from my master. Everything I know was passed to me by my master. As for why I came here despite having a master, well, it’s very simple. My master garnered jealousy wherever he went because he knew the Way of the Pill. He was killed a few months ago. I came here to look for the person and seek revenge for my master.'”

with pain and hatred as he spoke. It was as if someone

sent to Middle Province, Jack had been working hard on his acting skills. He felt like he would need it eventually. After all, there were many hidden talents in Middle Province, and he could not casually reveal his true

great acting skills would help him hide his

Instead, he looked at Jack with

meet the vice-treasurer’s gaze and

decision. He gave a small nod. “You’re quite a good sprout. I know you’re in a rush to become a

might not genuinely show through. Why don’t you stay at Heavenly Pills instead? I’ll let the head treasurer know about you. You ‘ll be

vice-treasurer had been very earnest when he said that, with no inkling of deceit

frowned, not saying anything immediately. He had no doubts

was worthy of being brought up, so the vice-treasurer would naturally want him to stay. If he stayed,

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