Chapter 27

Chapter 27

If luck was bad and Hua Que happened to be home, it would be a death sentence.

The second option was to visit while carrying a Saint-level Profession Token, in which case Hua Que would personally hand over the Pharmacist Profession Token.

The person who wrote the guide might not have been the first to enter, but rather the luckiest among those who did—someone who never encountered Hua Que throughout the entire process.

Realizing this, Qin Han suddenly felt as though he had narrowly escaped death.

If not for his Witch Poison Pearl and the spirited Nightmare, he would have surely met his end here.

If not for the Saint-level Profession Token, he likely wouldn’t have been able to take the Hidden Profession Token either.

It was at this very moment that he felt an overwhelming urge to hoard treasures even more obsessively in the future.

As long as his foundation was thick enough, even the most dangerous places in the world would be like walking through unguarded territory for him!!!

Quickly adjusting his mindset, Qin Han asked warmly, "Brother Hua, you mentioned waiting for someone with a Saint-level Profession Token. What exactly is this about?"

Hua Que, who had been cold and distant earlier, now suddenly removed his mask.

Qin Han was shocked to see a face horribly disfigured by burns.

"Back then, my own senior brother pushed me into the Pool of Ten Thousand Poisons. Though I barely survived, my body was left unrecognizable."

"The damage inflicted by the poisonous liquid can only be healed by the Sap of the Tree of Life, something that exists nowhere else in the Myriad Realms."

"But the place where the Tree of Life grows is far beyond the reach of someone with my level of strength."

Qin Han: "So, you wanted to strike a deal with someone of boundless potential—someone who, once they grew strong enough, could retrieve the sap and heal your injuries?"

Hua Que nodded. "Yes. As long as you possess both the Saint-level Profession Token and the Hidden Profession Token, you can synthesize them at the Altar and undergo a Job Change. In an instant, you’ll become one of the most promising individuals in the Myriad Heavens."

"Only then will your achievements be limitless, and only then will you have the confidence to fulfill my wish in the future."

"If you can bring me just one drop of the Sap of the Tree of Life, not only will I let you take the Pharmacist Profession Token, but I’ll also give you three of my Lifebound Medicine Bottles. Each bottle grants you access to 50% of my abilities for an entire day."

"Moreover, if you can one day kill the senior brother who betrayed me, I swear eternal loyalty to you—even if hell itself descends, I will never waver!"

Hearing this, Qin Han felt a surge of joy in his heart.

In the game, healers and poison-users weren’t hard to find, but most were mediocre at best, barely serviceable for ordinary players.

In the late stages, healing demands could skyrocket to tens or even hundreds of thousands of health points—something ordinary healers simply couldn’t handle.

Having a terrifyingly skilled medical expert like Hua Que by his side would be like carrying a Mobile Spring with him, making death nearly impossible.

More importantly, NPCs were different from players.

Even the most trusted player might stab you in the back at a critical moment, but an NPC with maxed-out loyalty would genuinely lay down their life for their master when it mattered.

Without hesitation, Qin Han declared firmly, "I accept this task. Once my strength is sufficient, I will help you fulfill your wish."

In fact, to demonstrate his sincerity, he even patted Nightmare's rear, causing the spirited beast to stomp its hooves in agitation and discontent.

"A gentleman's promise is harder to chase than Nightmare itself. When I, Qin Han, give my word, it has always been binding."

Hearing this, a glimmer of hope flickered in Hua Que's eyes.

Then— He retrieved three fist-sized bottles emitting a violet glow from his medicine pouch.

"Come here. These are my Lifebound Medicine Bottles. They're yours now."

Upon hearing this, Qin Han merely smiled, not stepping forward immediately. Instead, he chuckled and said, "Brother Hua, I'm a bit tired. Let's chat a while longer."

Even now, he still maintained a certain distance from Hua Que.