Shock

The hall fell silent.

The Xiao Family members were even more shocked upon hearing this, their breathing growing heavier as fiery gazes fixed on the hundred-odd small jade bottles on the table.

Hardly anyone present had ever personally seen such a large quantity of pills.

So many pills, with such a complete range of types—this was simply...

Every Xiao Family member present was moved.

They understood very clearly just how terrifying a fortune this was.

If this batch of pills entered the market, what kind of sensation would it cause?

And if the Xiao Family were truly responsible for selling them...

The Xiao Family would truly strike it rich!

It was not only the income from selling the pills, but also many intangible benefits, such as influence, popularity, reputation, and so on.

Xiao Feng, the steward who had brought Wei Yang to the Xiao Family, was so stunned that he could not speak for a long time.

At first, he had assumed that this Physician Wei would at most bring out some semi-finished medicinal powder, which would already have been remarkable.

After all, some experienced physicians or alchemist apprentices could also refine semi-finished medicinal powder.

Its quality would simply vary greatly.

Only a true Grade 1 Alchemist could refine pills.

Actual, fully formed pills.

But now, Wei Yang had not only brought out Grade 1 Pills, but a whole pile of them?!

Gulp, gulp~

The sound of people swallowing their saliva quietly rose again and again.

"How about it? This deal?" Wei Yang asked.

"No problem!" the Great Elder hurriedly exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes, Physician Wei, please rest assured. Leave this batch of pills to our Xiao Family, and there will absolutely be no problem. Our Xiao Family has the capability to sell them for you, and we guarantee a price that will satisfy you!" the Second Elder quickly said as well.

"That's right, Physician Wei. You can rest assured of our Xiao Family's reputation," the Third Elder added.

Xiao Zhan took a deep breath and calmed himself. He nodded solemnly at Wei Yang and promised, "Physician Wei, rest assured. Since you have chosen to cooperate with our Xiao Family, our Xiao Family certainly will not disappoint you!"

Wei Yang waved a hand. "Those are minor matters. You can decide the prices yourselves. First, inspect these pills. If there are no issues, then we can discuss the rest."

"Yes, yes, inspect them first." The Great Elder nodded repeatedly, then hurriedly said to Wei Yang with a hint of respect, "Of course, Physician Wei, please do not misunderstand. It isn't that we don't trust you; it's just the rules..."

"I understand. Go ahead and inspect them." Wei Yang waved his hand.

"Alright, Physician Wei. Please wait a moment," Xiao Zhan said.

After saying this, Xiao Zhan, the three Elders, and several Xiao Family elders personally began the inspection.

One of the Xiao Family elders carefully picked up a jade bottle. His hands trembled slightly with excitement as he gently opened the cap.

At once, the faint medicinal fragrance in the air grew even richer.

Merely smelling that fragrance was enough to tell that the pill's quality would not be poor.

This sight also made Xiao Zhan and the three Elders secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

It seemed they really were finished pills, and of very high quality!

It was settled.

They completely relaxed, dispelling the final trace of doubt in their hearts.

What followed was boundless joy.

Seeing this, Wei Yang could not help sighing inwardly. The Xiao Clan had once been so glorious! One of the Eight Ancient Clans, with Xiao Xuan as its clan head and the strongest expert on the continent, a Half-Emperor. Yet now, the Xiao Clan has fallen so far...

"This is a Grade 1 Qi Returning Pill. Its medicinal fragrance is rich, its form perfectly round and flawless, and its color lustrous. This pill is of excellent quality—High-Grade Quality!" The Great Elder carefully returned the pill in his hand to the jade bottle and praised it.

"This is Blood-Replenishing Powder, a Grade 1 Pill for external application. It is extraordinarily effective for treating wounds caused by blades, swords, or magical beast bites! Moreover, this medicinal liquid is emerald green and translucent, thick enough to congeal into a gel. Upon close inspection, there is not the slightest impurity, and its medicinal fragrance is rich. Its quality is also high-grade!"

Xiao Zhan held a bottle of thick emerald-green liquid and praised it after examining it closely.

"This is a Grade 1 Healing Pill, for internal consumption. It can treat internal injuries..."

"This is a Grade 1 antidote pill... Its quality is excellent!"

With every type of pill they inspected, the Xiao Family members present grew more excited.

Though they were not alchemists, they still possessed the most basic ability and discernment to identify the types and quality of pills.

Every single one of these Grade 1 Pills was of High-Grade Quality!

At the same time, the looks they occasionally cast toward Wei Yang grew increasingly respectful, even carrying a trace of ingratiation.

Wei Yang simply sat there indifferently, even feeling somewhat bored.

When he glanced from the corner of his eye at Xiao Yan in the corner, who was also standing there dumbfounded in shock, his mood improved again.

Being able to shock Xiao Yan before he had risen to prominence was an achievement in itself.

Only after quite a while did the Xiao Family members finally finish carefully inspecting every pill.

Without exception, all one hundred and sixty-three were Grade 1 Pills, and every single one was high-grade!

That was truly terrifying.

Unless one was an experienced alchemist, it was impossible to refine pills that were all of High-Grade Quality.

If all these pills had been refined by a single alchemist...

Then that alchemist was at least a Second-Grade Alchemist!

This batch of pills was astonishingly valuable!

Huff~

Xiao Zhan placed the final pill in his hand back into its jade bottle, set it down, and let out a long breath.

He exchanged looks with the three Elders and several clan members. They all nodded slightly, their faces filled with wild joy.

Thus, when Xiao Zhan turned to Wei Yang again, his expression had become respectful. He clasped his hands and said, "Physician Wei, we have finished inspecting this batch of pills. They are indeed Grade 1 Pills without question, and there are no problems. Their quality is all high-grade!"

The three Elders and the many Xiao Family members watched quietly. No one dared make a sound to interrupt.

At this moment, no one was foolish enough to jump out and cause trouble. Even the three Elders were the same, yielding the right to speak to Xiao Zhan and allowing him to handle the discussion with Wei Yang.

The three Elders could still distinguish between private matters and official business.

"It's good that there are no problems." Wei Yang nodded.

Xiao Zhan hesitated slightly, seeming as though he wanted to speak but held back.

"If Patriarch Xiao has something to say, feel free to speak plainly," Wei Yang said with a smile.

"In that case, forgive my presumption, but may I ask..." Xiao Zhan probed hesitantly, "Who refined these pills?"

"Of course, if it is inconvenient for Physician Wei to say, then there is no need to answer..." Xiao Zhan hurriedly added.

The surrounding Xiao Family members also watched Wei Yang nervously, expectation concealed in their eyes.

This concerned an alchemist who was at least Second-Grade. They could not afford not to treat it seriously.

Second-Grade Alchemists held noble status. In all of Wu Tan City, it seemed that only the Mitel Auction House had one.

The Three Great Families currently worked with Grade 1 Alchemists, and their alchemy skills... were difficult to describe.

It could only be said that they were barely passable.

Even so, the two sides merely had a cooperative relationship. If that alchemist became displeased, they could terminate the cooperation at any time.

And sometimes, when one provided medicinal ingredients and requested that they refine pills, one still had to placate them and act according to their mood.

If the refinement failed? The Xiao Family bore the responsibility.

If it succeeded? They split it fifty-fifty.

Sometimes, even if the Xiao Family provided three portions of medicinal ingredients, they might not receive even one ordinary Grade 1 Pill in return.

This showed just how sought-after and unreasonable alchemists could be.

Yet now, someone had taken the initiative to come to their door, tossed down a large pile of pills that were all high-grade, and said: Let's cooperate. Help me sell them.

Such a generous gesture, such a wonderful opportunity.

It was enough to make one laugh oneself awake in one's sleep!

It was practically like a pie falling from the sky.

Wei Yang answered Xiao Zhan's question indifferently, "There is nothing inconvenient about it. I refined these pills myself. Oh, not all of them. Some were refined by my friend."

Hiss~

A chorus of sharp inhalations rang out once more.

Everyone stared at Wei Yang in utter shock.

Though they had already made some guesses earlier, they were still stunned now.

Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan, the three Elders, and the Xiao Family members filling the hall all stood with their mouths agape in astonishment.

Gu Xun'er, however, remained calm, clearly having guessed it long ago.

After all, she could sense that Wei Yang's Soul Power was so powerful that it would have made no sense if he were not an alchemist.