Recognition

Qin Ming nodded, his gaze sweeping across the crowd before suddenly lingering on a few figures for a moment.

One was Yang Quan. He had dealt with him many times in Yan City and even owed him a favor; of course, he had repaid that favor in the Ancient Secret Realm.

In the Ancient Secret Realm, he had also dealt with the Third Young Master of the You Family, who was also here.

As for the heirs of the other Major Powers in Yan City, although he had interacted with them, he was not familiar with them.

Besides these individuals, he also knew the Seventh Prince and the Fifth Prince. The position of City Lord of Liu City had been granted by the Seventh Prince, while he had met the Fifth Prince in the Secret Realm, leaving a deep impression on him.

As for the Sixth Prince, Qin Ming's eyes grew cold. This person had previously tried to strip his father of the position of City Lord.

The Sixth Prince suddenly felt a chill run through his body and could not help but shudder. His heart sank abruptly—had he offended Venerable Qin? Why was he targeting him?

However, he should have never met him before, so how could he have offended him? He could not figure it out, and feeling somewhat afraid, his body began to tremble involuntarily.

Qin Ming withdrew his gaze. The insignificant Sixth Prince was not worth mentioning unless he inherited the throne.

He nodded, acknowledging these individuals.

"Venerable Qin, you are welcome to visit our Family as a guest…" They immediately displayed extreme enthusiasm and began to lobby him.

"I appreciate your kind intentions, but the matter with the Pill Alliance is not yet finished. Once it concludes, I will pay a visit. Please forgive me." Qin Ming tactfully declined. He would certainly deal with these Powers, but not now. The most important thing right now was the Pill Alliance; they still had two Martial Venerables and unknown trump cards, so he could not afford to let his guard down.

"Yes, yes!" Everyone expressed their understanding. Since Qin Ming had essentially issued an order to leave, they slowly dispersed.

Yang Quan and the Third Young Master of the You Family did not leave. After waiting for everyone to walk away, they stepped forward.

Yang Quan looked expectant and asked excitedly, "Venerable Qin, have we met before?"

Qin Ming nodded and smiled faintly, "I once used the pseudonym Green Cliff Elder and stayed in Yan City. Yang Quan, long time no see."

"Long time no see." A look of wild joy appeared on Yang Quan's face. "Venerable Qin, where did you go? We looked everywhere for you, but we couldn't find you no matter how hard we tried."

The Third Young Master of the You Family was also visibly excited. Since Qin Ming had admitted it, it meant they could build a relationship.

They were desperate for those perfect elixirs. Now that Qin Ming was a Martial Venerable, did that mean Qin Ming would sell perfect elixirs on a large scale?

After all, back then, Venerable Qin lacked the strength and had to hide his identity. Now, he was an Expert who had killed a Martial Venerable of the Pill Alliance. Who in the world could seize his perfect elixirs?

"I had no choice back then, so I changed my identity. Qin Ming is my real name. Since we are so familiar with each other, it feels awkward to be called Venerable Qin. You should just call me Qin Ming!" Qin Ming did not care about these empty titles; in his eyes, Venerable Qin and Qin Ming were the same.

Moreover, he was accustomed to the name Qin Ming, so he preferred others to call him by it.

"We dare not, we dare not." Yang Quan and the Third Young Master of the You Family waved their hands hurriedly. "That won't do. You are a noble Martial Venerable, and your status is the same as our Old Ancestor. If I were to call you by your name, wouldn't that mess up the seniority?"

Qin Ming nodded and did not insist further.

"Venerable Qin, the Pill Alliance is not as simple as you might imagine. Since you killed one of their own this time, they will certainly seek revenge," Yang Quan said in a low voice.