Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1511: Chapter 1491: Mo’s Teacher’s Destiny Potion

Upon hearing about the group of young children in the Imperial Palace who had taken that dreadful Talent Potion, everyone fell silent.

Facing each other wordlessly, they all hung their heads, unsure of what to say. This kind of event crossed some of their boundaries, and yet, it was a family matter involving people they knew... though one could say it was also a national affair.

”Ahem, it’s late, time to sleep.” Luo Qianqian quickly spoke, noticing the awkward atmosphere among everyone.

Luo Shufan looked up, watching the flowing clouds and faint stars. Could they really tell if it was late from the sky?

Instantly, he frowned. Knowing full well it was already dark yet heading out—this little girl was daring!

But looking at her leisurely demeanor, she obviously didn’t take it seriously. The point is, this little girl went out with a boy, showing no hint of a girl’s natural caution...

Look at Xiao Yu... even when playing cards, she remembers to bring a coat and blanket.

And this one? Goes out with just a mask; well, she’s going to do something dubious, can’t let herself be discovered. Sneaking into someone’s house is, after all, morally wrong.

Her attire didn’t particularly lack femininity; perhaps it’s because she’s his biological sister. Which is why Luo Shufan found everything about Luo Qianqian displeasing now... just because she went out at night.

Thinking carefully, when Luo Qianqian previously went out for training, wasn’t she also with boys? Was he being petty?

Unconsciously, Luo Shufan sank into contemplation...

”What are you guys doing?” Luo Xisi got up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and saw a group of people standing in the courtyard, as if plotting something suspicious. The familiar figures still gave him a start, giving him a fright.

”Uncle...” Luo Qianqian quickly turned her head, grinning: ”We’re discussing whether to have a night training session. We’re studying it now. Uncle, do I look like an agent?” Luo Qianqian said as she pulled up her mask, looking serious.

Luo Xisi felt a line of black across his forehead: ”You look like a spy! Finish your discussion and rest quickly, stop messing around all day.” Is it time for training now? It’ll be daylight by the time you’re done. Kids these days really don’t know how to take care of their health...

After speaking, he turned to head back inside but hurriedly came back out shortly after.

Seeing this, everyone dispersed.

Luo Qianqian took the opportunity to slip into Ye and their room, continuing to research the issues with the Southern Li Royal Family with them. As for the past events others mentioned, they weren’t well-informed, and importantly, they needed rest, so everyone went back to their rooms.

”But honestly, are we really just focusing on the competition and ignoring this matter?” Luo Qianqian sat on a chair to the side, casually grabbing an orange from the table and starting to eat.

”It’s not entirely possible to ignore and not pay attention to it, since we’ve already discovered a problem.” Yan sighed softly, then looked at Huangfu Yihui: ”What do you all think now?”

”Think? We have no thoughts at all.” Huangfu Yihui chuckled bitterly, glancing at Yann Yao beside him.

Yann Yao toyed with the Luminous Pearl, casting an eerie light on his face: ”In truth, when necessary, we could also make these matters public. Isn’t it said, ’water can carry a boat and also overturn it’?”

”You’re crazy.” Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes: ”That principle applies only in the absence of ’might makes right, strength is revered’ survival rules; the common people are the foundation of a country’s stability. But Southern Li now has sect protection. Regardless of their feelings, the common people wouldn’t dare to ’overturn the boat’.”

Yan nodded in agreement. Luo Qianqian was exactly right. Not only that, they might even become extremely excited about the Royal Family’s search for children because they too might reach the pinnacle overnight. If such an opportunity arose, since no harm befalls adults, they’d think sacrificing a child, crying and causing a fuss, would be gleefully sent off, wouldn’t they?

”Moreover, I keep feeling that there’s some hidden truth to this so-called Talent Potion, something missing that we don’t know. It makes no sense to create such a thing; who would be so cruel to harm children?” Luo Qianqian frowned deeply.

The truth proves, sarcastic remarks should be spoken with caution...

Mo chuckled bitterly: ”It seems it was my teacher, no?”

The effects are similar, but there should be some differences.

Back then, my teacher wished to provide an opportunity for those with talent, a chance to break through before death, so they created this potion. This potion isn’t called the Talent Potion but the Destiny Potion.

Successfully breaking through life’s shackles, gaining favoritism from time, is fortune;

Failing and falling into endless darkness, hastening death, is fate.

So-called destiny, fate is the excuse of the weak, fortune is the modesty of the strong.

And it’s never been a potion specifically for children, only those with talent can use it.

Moreover, the materials for its creation are scarce, so since my teacher’s time, no one can produce it anymore. A vital ingredient, Spirit Grass, has disappeared. During these long years, countless lives have come and gone; something that once existed vanished from the world, while things never before seen suddenly appeared.

The cycle of life brings ceaseless research.

”Uh...” Luo Qianqian stopped her hand, mid-way to popping an orange segment into her mouth, frozen in mid-air with embarrassment, looking incredulously at Mo. A moment later, she lowered her head, filled with helplessness and regret for speaking without thinking.

Indeed, she should think more before speaking; it’s so easy to offend people!

”The point is, my teacher’s formula can’t even be created now, the Spirit Grass is already extinct.” Mo furrowed his brow, taking out a book of prescriptions, flipping quickly to a certain page, and pointing to one of the recipes as he spoke slowly.

... Is it really okay to show such an important thing to so many people?

Luo Qianqian didn’t voice it, but her expression clearly conveyed her thoughts.

Mo rolled his eyes: ”Even if I let you see it, could you create this stuff? Do you think our line of work is so simple?”

With that, he generously tossed the notebook to Luo Qianqian: ”If you can make it, I’ll immediately take you as my disciple.”

Luo Qianqian threw the book back without a word, rolling her eyes: ”Still thinking of taking advantage of me!”

If I could create it, shouldn’t he become my disciple? What kind of Immortal maneuver is becoming a disciple? Think I’m stupid?

”Hehe, but really, don’t think our line of work is that simple. Even minor miscalculations in weight and quantity can change into something else, it’s meticulous work, you know.” At least, he thinks it’s even harder than cooking.

Mastering cooking to perfection is difficult, but creating something edible isn’t hard.

Adding too much seasoning just alters the flavor, whereas for him and Yan, it’s the difference between saving someone and killing them in minutes...