An Unexpected Visit from Na Lan Jie

Master Fa Ma's office was exceptionally spacious, with a small reception room. After making a cup of tea for Xiao Ming and Zi Yan respectively...

Fa Ma sat on an expensive wooden chair and began to discuss some alchemy issues with Xiao Ming. It seemed that he really had no other purpose in coming to Xiao Ming, but was just exchanging experiences.

The exchange was mostly done by Xiao Ming, with Fa Ma listening. Of course, Fa Ma also shared his own insights, but he didn't say as much as Xiao Ming. The exchange lasted until noon before it ended.

Feeling bored, Zi Yan actually fell asleep on Xiao Ming's lap.

Xiao Ming was quite satisfied with the exchange with Fa Ma. Although Fa Ma's level was not as high as his, he had been immersed in the Fifth Rank Alchemist for many years. His lifelong experience in alchemy was incomparable to Xiao Ming's, who had been involved in alchemy for less than ten years. He had his own unique insights into alchemy.

Therefore, Xiao Ming still gained something from this exchange.

Xiao Ming gained something, not to mention Fa Ma, whose level was even higher than Xiao Ming's.

After this exchange, many of the questions he had accumulated in the past were easily resolved.

He had also communicated with Gu He, the only Grade Six Alchemist in the previous Jia Ma Empire, but he had gained more from that conversation than he had this time.

Clearly, Xiao Ming's Pill Refining Technique surpass those of Gu He.

Xiao Ming was much younger than Gu He, only a teenager. To achieve this much at such a young age cannot be explained solely by exceptional talent.

He must have put in Cultivation Method in Alchemy Technique, so sitting in his chair, Fa Ma said with great admiration, "Everyone who meets Master Xiao Ming is only amazed by your talent, even I was the same. But after this conversation, I realize that it was too one-sided to only see your talent before."

Xiao Ming smiled slightly but did not reply. After seeing this, Fa Ma admired Xiao Ming's character even more.

After thinking for a moment, Fa Ma said, "Master Xiao Ming shouldn't have joined any faction in the Jia Ma Empire, right? I wonder if he has any plans to join any faction?"

Hearing Fa Ma's question, Xiao Ming laughed and said, "Hahaha, I don't know if my family counts as a powerful force. Master Fa Ma, please speak frankly."

"Actually, I wanted to invite you to join the Alchemist Association."

"Oh?"

"Joining the Alchemist Association has many benefits. Of course, ordinary things won't appeal to you, but if you join, you'll immediately become Supreme Elder of the Alchemist Association, and the guild can provide your family with certain privileges. Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild's long-established Herb Repository and Recipe Repository will be immediately open to you."

It's clear that Fa Ma treated Xiao Ming very well.

However, this treatment was actually dispensable for Xiao Ming personally.

But he still asked Fa Ma, "With such preferential treatment, there must still be some things I need to do, right?"

"Hehe, it's nothing really. I just want to chat with you for a few more days."

"That's all?"

"No, in front of the Alchemist at the Alchemist Headquarters."

Xiao Ming understood. Fa Ma wasn't after knowledge from him. He claimed that they were exchanging ideas in public, but he just wanted Xiao Ming to teach a few lessons to the Alchemist in the Alchemist Association.

Knowing Fa Ma's purpose, Xiao Ming couldn't help but think to himself, "Master Fa Ma is quite a good chairman."

Seeing Xiao Ming deep in thought, Fa Ma didn't disturb him. In fact, it was just as Xiao Ming thought; he simply wanted to secure some benefits for the Alchemist of the Jia Ma Empire. If Xiao Ming could give a few lessons to the Alchemist Association members, just like he had done this morning, these Alchemists would definitely benefit greatly.

Don't underestimate these few lessons. Sometimes, a little guidance can save Alchemist a lot of trouble. This way, the Alchemist Association will have more advanced Alchemist in the future.

Of course, besides this reason, Xiao Ming can also increase his reputation by teaching Alchemist.

When that time comes, it will be perfectly legitimate for Fa Ma to bestow the title of Supreme Elder Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming thought about it and realized that he didn't seem to be at a disadvantage.

The Alchemist Association is a neutral force in the Jia Ma Empire, with weak constraints, so joining it wouldn't cost him anything. He nodded in agreement.

"If that's all, then I'll join the association."

After Xiao Ming agreed to Fa Ma's request, he gave two lessons to all the Alchemist in the Jia Ma Holy City over the next two days.

Because of this action, Xiao Ming's strength Grade Six Alchemist was confirmed. At the same time, Xiao Ming's prestige in the Alchemy World of the Jia Ma Empire was soaring rapidly, showing a trend of catching up with Gu He and Fa Ma.

When Fa Ma proposed that Xiao Ming serve as the Supreme Elder of the Alchemist Association, it was met with cheers from the Alchemist.

It was the day after Xiao Ming finished teaching those Alchemists.

In the residence assigned to him by the Alchemist Association as Supreme Elder, Xiao Ming received news of Na Lan Jie's visit.

Upon receiving the message from the maid, Xiao Ming thought to himself with a smile, "Na Lan Jie? He's finally here after two days of waiting."

He stayed in the Imperial Capital because he saw Na Lan Jie coming to visit him in the Simulator.

Otherwise, he would have gone to the Nalan Family long ago for the Seven Illusory Green Spirit Saliva.

He had always wanted to give this Seven Illusory Green Spirit Saliva to his teacher.

"Lionheart Marshal is still waiting outside. Shall we invite him in?" the maid asked cautiously, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Xiao Ming.

Actually, the maids and guards in this house were all originally there.

Since he had no intention of staying in the Imperial Capital for long, Xiao Ming didn't change his clothes.

"Please let him in."

"Yes." The maid responded and withdrew.

A moment later, a loud laugh came from outside the door.

"Hahaha, Master Xiao Ming, please forgive my intrusion!"

As the voice faded, a gaunt old man with white hair and beard stepped into the living room.

"Old Mr. Na Lan, you flatter me. How could I possibly blame you?" Xiao Ming said calmly.

Na Lan Jie, upon entering, saw that Xiao Ming did not show any obvious displeasure, and his anxious heart calmed down slightly.

Then, he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Actually, the Nalan Family and the Xiao Family were on good terms before. I was even sworn brothers with your Old Patriarch, Xiao Lin. However, your daughter Yan Ran's rash visit to your residence damaged the friendship between our two families, and I apologize for that. Alas, it's all because I didn't educate Yan Ran well. I apologize to you here..."

"Old Mr. Na Lan, you jest. Miss Nalan's matter is an agreement between you and Old Patriarch Xiao Lin, a purely personal affair. Furthermore, Miss Nalan and Cousin Xiao Yan have already made an agreement. You don't need to apologize to me."

Xiao Ming didn't really want to get involved in Xiao Yan's matter, since it was their private agreement.

Now that Xiao Yan and Na Lan Yan Ran have already made Three-Year Agreement, and they've decided to settle things with their own strength, why is he getting involved?

If Na Lan Jie wants to apologize, he should go to Xiao Zhan's family, not him.

Seeing that Xiao Ming didn't seem to care much about Na Lan Yan Ran's visit, Na Lan Jie felt a great weight lifted from his heart.

A few days ago, he sent Xiao Ming a gift to apologize, but the other party refused to accept it, which almost made him think that Xiao Ming was holding a grudge against his Nalan Family.

I was planning to give them a good beating sometime, but it turns out they think it's something for the people involved to resolve themselves.