Honored Guest

Honored Guest

Moreover, it seemed his relationship with Xiao Yan was very good?

Only now did Xiao Zhan and the elders react. Guest room, guest... Xiao Yan's friend.

Could it be that the friend of Xiao Yan's staying in the Xiao Clan was this person?

Xiao Zhan and the elders instantly felt the world spin around them, as if everything had suddenly become unfamiliar.

...A person at Dou Qi Stage 3 knew an expert who was a Five Star Dou Wang, and their relationship seemed quite good?

Had they gone mad, or had the world gone mad?

"Ah, and these gentlemen are?"

After chatting with Xiao Yan for a while, Yao Wan finally shifted her gaze to Xiao Zhan and the Three Elders, who were almost frozen in place.

Xiao Zhan was slightly better off. After all, when Yao Wan had first stayed at the Xiao Clan half a year ago, Xiao Yan had already mentioned it to Father. It was just that Xiao Zhan had not taken it seriously at the time.

"Mm, let me introduce you. This is my Father, the current Clan Leader of the Xiao Clan, Xiao Zhan. The other three are elders of our clan."

Xiao Yan had also noticed Father and the elders' strange reactions to some extent, and explained.

When he finished, Xiao Yan still subconsciously moved closer to Xiao Zhan and said in a low voice, "Father, do you still remember? Half a year ago, I mentioned to Father that a friend of mine had come. It was Wan Guniang."

Xiao Zhan suddenly understood. Looking at the young girl before him, wearing Bamboo Hat Black Gauze that left not even the slightest gap visible, he felt for a moment as if a lifetime had passed.

Yan'er had indeed been right. He himself had been old and muddled, and had not believed Yan'er's words.

It was just that Yan'er actually had such an extraordinary friend...

For a moment, Xiao Zhan did not know what to say.

On one hand, there was the difference in realm. On the other, there was the difference in seniority. Everything was turned upside down and out of order, giving him a headache.

But while Xiao Zhan was silent for that brief moment, the young girl in the bamboo hat before him took the initiative to break the slightly awkward atmosphere between them.

"Greetings, Uncle. I am Xiao Yan's friend. For certain inconvenient reasons, Xiao Yan calls me Wan Guniang. If you are willing, you may call me Wan'er, as my elders at home do, or you may also call me Wan Guniang."

As she spoke, Yao Wan took out a snow-white Jade Bottle from her Storage Ring.

"Our meeting today was rather sudden, Uncle, and I had no time to prepare any gift. I am short on funds, so I can only take out twelve Shi Ling Pills that I refined myself, to thank Uncle and the Xiao Clan for taking me in over the past half year."

As Yao Wan took out that Jade Bottle, a faint medicinal fragrance rushed over with it. Just smelling it made one feel refreshed and at ease.

The Three Elders were even more shocked. This young girl was not merely a Dou Wang; she was even an alchemist of no low tier!

Xiao Zhan could not help but freeze. Only after a moment did he take the Jade Bottle the young girl handed over.

"This—how could I accept this—"

In truth, whether it was Xiao Zhan himself, the Three Elders beside him, or Xiao Yan, they all knew very well that for someone like her, staying here for half a year was actually nothing more than the tiniest drop of kindness.

Moreover, strictly speaking, this drop of kindness ought to be counted on Xiao Yan's head. If not for the good karma he had formed half a year ago, how could it have been their turn to receive such a gift today?

But before Xiao Zhan could say anything, Xiao Yan stepped forward and said, "Father, just accept it. This is also Wan Guniang's kind intention. Since we are friends, there is no need to put on false courtesy. As for Wan Guniang's kindness today, I will naturally repay it in the future."

Xiao Zhan was helpless. But since Yan'er had already said so, if he kept refusing, it would seem somewhat hypocritical instead.

"Wan... sigh, since Wan'er Guniang has said so, then please do not blame me for relying on my age."

Xiao Zhan sighed. Holding that bottle of Shi Ling Pills in his hand, he felt as if it were as heavy as a giant boulder.

He had heard of Shi Ling Pills before.

Shi Ling Pills were a type of pill suited to the three great realms of Dou Shi, Da Dou Shi, and Dou Ling. Their Medicinal Property was gentle, yet they could bring considerable improvement. Let alone in the Gama Empire, even among the many surrounding empires, they were pills that had a price but no market.

As for whether Pill King Gu He, the sixth-tier alchemist of the Gama Empire, had ever refined Shi Ling Pills, Xiao Zhan did not know.

But for such rare treasures, this girl had casually taken out twelve of them, and they had even been refined by her own hand...

Xiao Zhan could not help frowning. In his entire life, he had probably never had such a headache as he did now.

After all, everything laid out before his eyes at this moment was simply far too shocking.

The Three Elders looked at the Jade Bottle in Xiao Zhan's hand, staring eagerly. To say they were not envious would be a lie.

After all, this grand gift was truly far too great for the entire Xiao Clan.

It was even possible that, with the help of these twelve pills, the Xiao Clan could produce several more Da Dou Shi, or even Dou Ling.

When that time came, in all of Wutan City, there would no longer be any force that could keep the Xiao Clan in check.

At that thought, they could not help looking toward Xiao Yan at the side again.

But what use was looking? In the end, the benefits all belonged to him. If they received his favor today, it was only because they had basked in Xiao Yan's light.

This kid's luck was far too good...

He had clearly already become a cripple who could not cultivate Dou Qi, yet he could still make the acquaintance of such a figure...

"A drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring. Uncle need not take it to heart. Besides, Xiao Yan is probably of the same mind as me, is he not?"

Yao Wan stood there gracefully, poised and natural. Even though she wore a bamboo hat to conceal herself, she still gave others an extremely favorable impression.

After all, although her appearance could be hidden with nothing more than a bamboo hat, that poised manner of speech and that elegant, gentle bearing were not things that could be casually concealed.

Even in simple conversation, it was always hard for others not to feel goodwill toward her.

"I wonder if Wan'er Guniang has been living comfortably here over the past half year. This was also my Xiao Clan's fault. We have neglected Wan'er Guniang."

"Uncle is too courteous. A small courtyard and a house are already more than enough for me. Uncle also need not go back and trouble the clan members to prepare some new residence for me. I have grown quite used to living here."

Xiao Zhan smiled. He himself could only take it as proof that he really had grown old, but he simply could not help feeling more and more satisfied the more he looked at her...

"Good. Then we will not disturb Wan'er Guniang any further. If Wan'er Guniang has any needs in the Xiao Clan, just tell Yan'er. Once Yan'er informs me, the Xiao Clan will certainly do everything we can to satisfy Wan'er Guniang's request."

"Then many thanks, Uncle."

Yao Wan bowed slightly and saw Xiao Zhan and the elders off.

When Xiao Yan followed them out, he subconsciously turned back and glanced at Yao Wan.

"Go on for now. Uncle and the elders must have a whole pile of questions they want to ask you. If there is anything else, we can speak after you finish your business and return."

Xiao Yan nodded.