Ye Family's Visit
Just as Xiao Yi Xian had predicted, someone came knocking on the door half an hour later.
In the brightly lit hall, Xiao Ming sat in the main seat, looking at the old man in blue below with a strange expression.
"I am Ye Zhong, the Great Elder of the Ye Family, and I pay my respects to Master Xiao Ming."
"So it's Elder Ye Zhong. The names of the Pill Tower's Five Great Families are truly renowned. Please have a seat." Xiao Ming chuckled upon hearing this.
Ye Zhong sat down as instructed, feeling relieved. Most geniuses are arrogant, and he had prepared himself to be turned away before coming. He hadn't expected Xiao Ming to be so approachable.
"I wonder what the Ye Family, one of the Pill Tower's Five Great Families, wants from me. Surely they don't want me to refine pills?"
Seeing Ye Zhong sit down, Xiao Ming went straight to the point and asked.
"Hehe, Master Xiao Ming, you jest. I have other important business with you, Master." Ye Zhong chuckled dryly.
Tell me about it...
"Master Xiao Ming knows about the Five Great Clans, so he should know that these Five Great Clans have been passed down for a long time. The Clan Leader who founded these Five Great Clans were all core members of the Pill Tower. According to the conditions, as long as the Five Great Clans can meet certain conditions in the future, they will all be able to occupy a seat on the Elder Seat of the Pill Tower."
"The Five Great Clans all possess immense power in the Pill Region. Coupled with the prestige of the Pill Tower, they can basically do whatever they want in the Pill Region. Even a force like the Ice River Valley has to treat them with considerable respect... Of course, my Ye Family doesn't belong to that category now..." Ye Zhong turned somber as he said this.
"Oh? You're looking for me because it's related to this matter, right?" Xiao Ming asked knowingly.
"Yes, every so often, the Pill Tower conducts assessments for the Five Great Clans. Only those who pass the assessments can retain their seats on the Elder Seat."
"Pill Tower places great importance on the training of the younger generation, and the assessment naturally targets the younger generation as well. Unfortunately, the younger generation of my Ye Family is dwindling in talent, with each generation being worse than the last. Last time, we failed to pass the assessment."
Next time, I'd like to... cough cough... ask Master Xiao Ming to take the assessment for us. Don't worry, the reward will satisfy you. My Ye Family has been one of the Five Great Clans for many years and has accumulated a lot of experience. Whether it's Eighth-Grade Pill Formula or something else, we can provide it."
As he spoke, Ye Zhong's voice noticeably quickened, clearly fearing that Xiao Ming would refuse, so he presented his conditions.
This condition is undeniably demanding, and Xiao Ming currently possesses only a few Eighth-Grade Pill Formula.
"These conditions seem quite good..." Xiao Ming said softly, his eyes slightly narrowed.
"However, why don't you find other Alchemist to take the exam for you? You should be able to find quite a few young Alchemist with this qualification."
"Alas, Master Xiao Ming, you are unaware of this. The minimum qualification to participate in this kind of assessment is that one must be a Sixth Rank Alchemist. To pass, one must reach the Seven-Rank Alchemist level. Most of the young Genius Alchemist with such strength are backed by alchemy families. Those families would love to overthrow the Ye Family and take its place. Why would they lend a hand?"
At this point, Ye Zhong sighed helplessly once again.
Xiao Ming nodded slightly and said, "In that case, Elder Ye Zhong, I agree to your request."
"Really?" Ye Zhong was overjoyed and immediately stood up, wanting to express his gratitude to Xiao Ming.
"Master Xiao Ming, regarding this matter..."
"Wait! I have two more requests."