The Xiao Family's Crisis!

"Damn!"

Looking at Ya Fei's teasing, Xiao Tian hardened his resolve, and a domineering, ruthless expression appeared on his face.

After a long while, Ya Fei finally slowly opened her eyes. Her beautiful eyes were full of affection, and two intoxicating blushes had appeared on her cheeks.

"Cough, cough. Miss Ya Fei, you're awake. I have something to do, so I'll be going!" Seeing that Ya Fei had woken up, Xiao Tian awkwardly rubbed his nose, then hurriedly took his leave and fled the room as if running away.

"Scoundrel! Last night you called me 'Sweetie,' and now I'm 'Miss Ya Fei'!" Watching Xiao Tian's retreating figure, Ya Fei stomped her foot in embarrassment and anger, feeling quite indignant.

Thinking of the intimate things that had happened between them last night, Ya Fei's cheeks grew hot and flushed again.

As soon as Xiao Tian returned to the Xiao Family, he saw a clansman hurrying over, his face full of anxiety and panic.

"Second Elder, the Clan Leader wants you to hurry to the hall. Something's happened!" The clansman immediately came up to Xiao Tian and said.

Hearing this, Xiao Tian furrowed his brows and immediately headed toward the Xiao Family's main hall.

At that moment, everyone in the Xiao Family's main hall wore gloomy expressions and sat in near silence.

When Xiao Tian walked in, Xiao Zhan immediately looked over and said, "Tian'er, you're finally back. Come sit!"

Xiao Zhan's tone carried a hint of anxiety and gravity.

Xiao Tian nodded and went straight to sit beside Xiao Zhan.

"Tian'er, Liu Xi's master has shown up!"

Just then, Xiao Zhan took a deep breath, and his low voice rang through the hall.

"Early this morning, a large quantity of second- and third-grade pills appeared in Wutan City, along with a small number of fourth-grade pills. In just a few hours, they had snatched up all the business at our Xiao Family Marketplace. The other factions and merchant families have also sent people to buy them up. Before long, they'll monopolize the entire medicinal herb market in Wutan City, and our Xiao Family will suffer heavy losses!"

Xiao Zhan spoke earnestly to Xiao Tian, looking deeply worried.

As soon as he finished, the First Elder beside him furrowed his thick brows and continued, "Liu Xi's master is a Fourth-grade Alchemist. He has now become an honorary elder of the Oba Family. If they really manage to monopolize the medicinal herb market, we'll no longer be able to profit from it. Moreover, I hear Liu Xi's master came this time because his disciple Liu Xi was killed!"

As he spoke, the First Elder looked at Xiao Tian.

After hearing all this, Xiao Tian's expression remained completely calm. Liu Xi had indeed died at his hands, and everyone in Wutan City already knew about it. If his master came looking for trouble, that was only to be expected.

However, if he wanted to cause trouble for the Xiao Family, he would have to think carefully about whether he had the strength to do so.

Seeing the worry on everyone's faces, Xiao Tian instead smiled lightly and said, "There's no need to worry. He's just a Fourth-grade Alchemist. He won't be able to stir up much trouble."

Most of the Xiao Clan had grown accustomed to Xiao Tian's unquestionable confidence. But this Fourth-grade Alchemist was no ordinary person. Word was that he was also a genuine Dou Ling expert!

"Tian'er, don't be careless. Liu Xi's master is definitely here for you. With his strength as a Dou Ling, our Xiao Family will be no match for him. Even though I've broken through to the Eight-star Great Dou Master level, I still have no confidence!" Xiao Zhan warned solemnly.

Over this period, they had formed an initial estimate of Xiao Tian's strength. Ever since Xiao Tian had knocked Ge Ye flying with his aura three months ago, Xiao Zhan, the First Elder, and the others had all agreed that Xiao Tian's overall combat strength was probably around the Nine-star Great Dou Master or One-star Dou Ling level.

To possess such strength while only at the Dou Qi level was truly monstrous. But this time, they were facing a true Dou Ling expert, and word was that Liu Xi's master had reached the Dou Ling level a long time ago. His current strength was probably at least at the Three-star Dou Ling level, or even higher!

Facing an expert like that, even if the Xiao Family brought all its strength to bear, it probably still wouldn't be able to hold him off.

"Uncle, don't worry. I have a plan. Have someone take these pills to the market and sell them first!" Xiao Tian smiled calmly. Without explaining further, he took a large box of pills from his Storage Ring.

As soon as the box was opened, a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out, instantly filling the entire hall.

The fragrance was several times more pleasant than that of ordinary pills.

"Th-this is... a fourth-grade Three-pattern Green Spirit Pill?!"

Smelling the fragrance, the First Elder's pupils shrank sharply, and his aged face filled with excitement.

The Three-pattern Green Spirit Pill could help Dou Shi experts break through the barrier and advance to the Da Dou Shi level. It also gave experts at the Da Dou Shi level a chance to increase their strength by one star, without any harmful side effects.

Although these pills weren't as valuable as the Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill, they were still extremely precious.

"Hehe, the First Elder has a good eye. These are indeed Three-pattern Green Spirit Pills, and they're all top quality," Xiao Tian said with a faint smile.

Then he took out another wooden box. Inside lay over a hundred thumb-sized white jade pills, gleaming with a lustrous sheen like mutton-fat jade. They made everyone's mouths water just looking at them.

"Holy crap, these are Resurrection Pills!"

Staring at the white jade pills before him, the First Elder exclaimed again, his cloudy eyes filled with shock.

Though the Resurrection Pill was only a third-grade pill, it had an exceptionally powerful blood-stanching and healing effect, and could also help people quickly recover their Dou Qi. It was a pill coveted by all the major factions.

"There are more than a hundred and twenty Resurrection Pills, and thirty-six Three-pattern Green Spirit Pills!" Looking at the pills before them, the several elders were completely stunned.

Such a rich stock of top-quality pills left them dumbstruck. Even Xiao Zhan was stunned for a long moment before recovering. He looked at Xiao Tian in astonishment and shock, never imagining that Xiao Tian possessed so many pills.

All these pills were rewards Xiao Tian had obtained from logging in over the past three months. Though they were extremely valuable, they weren't any use to him.

He might as well put them on the market. That way, the Xiao Family's medicinal herb business would recover its former glory in no time—and perhaps become a hundred times more prosperous than before.

Sure enough, after Clan Leader Xiao Zhan set aside a small number of pills for the clansmen, the rest were put up for sale. In just three days, the Xiao Family's business flourished. The shops, which had been on the verge of closing, immediately became lively again, and many prestigious families flocked to buy from them.

All of this was thanks to the pills Xiao Tian had brought out!

At the Xiao Family shops, several high-ranking members of the Xiao Clan personally served customers. Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion. After several busy days, they had finally regained the customers they had lost during that period.

"Brother Xiao Tian, thank you. We owe this all to you. Otherwise, Uncle Xiao wouldn't have slept a wink all night." In a room in a pavilion at the Xiao Family Marketplace, Xun'er's beautiful eyes sparkled as she gazed at Xiao Tian, her pretty face filled with joy and admiration.

Xiao Tian fondly ruffled Xun'er's hair and chuckled.

"Silly girl, what are you thanking me for? We're family."

For some reason, at those words, two faint blushes crept onto Xun'er's delicate cheeks. She lowered her head, pressed her lips together, and felt her heart suddenly race.

Xiao Tian didn't notice her reaction. His gaze shifted toward the room next door, and a puzzled expression appeared on his face.

At that moment, pained, weak gasps for help came from the room next door. The voice sounded somewhat familiar, as if it belonged to one of the young women of the Xiao Clan.

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