The Alchemist Guild(1)

"Havien, since I've discovered your secret, I'll act like I don't know anything about it, while still thinking of you as a Gaia-Wielder. Right now, your powers are insignificant, you must train as you were doing earlier." Zhuang Xiao spoke to Havien, who nodded in agreement.

"I suppose my Gaia won't give me free power. It just makes power within my reach, and it's up to me to acquire it. Also, one more thing." Havien said, and the old man inquired,

"What is it?"

"Don't tell Lulu about this. He doesn't need to know."

"Know what?"

Just then, Lulu, who was outside collecting herbs for dinner, entered the house. It caught both Zhuang Xiao and Havien off guard, since somehow, Lulu had a knack for sneaking around.

"N-nothing."

"Of course, it's not nothing. Tell me, otherwise no dinner for you. And remember, it's nearly impossible to lie in front of me.