Xuan Su Was Stunned Senseless! Liu Yuan Could Refine Pills Too?

The more Xuan Su thought about it, the more shocked she became.

At that moment, her scalp went numb, and a chill shot from the soles of her feet straight to the crown of her head.

At the same time, the importance she placed on Liu Yuan reached a whole new level.

Yet Liu Yuan remained utterly unfazed by the exposure of his strength.

He did not even blink any more than usual. He merely curled his lips into a meaningful smile.

Because he had done it on purpose.

In this world, especially when dealing with shrewd merchants like Xia Wanjin and Xuan Su, mere "potential" might earn him investment, but it would never earn him true respect.

A proper display of strength could spare him countless needless probes and troubles. It would also make them more diligent when handling matters for him, not daring to show the slightest negligence or selfishness.

That was why, when he had sensed Xuan Su approaching from afar earlier, he had deliberately revealed a bit of his aura.

"Sister Xuan Su, since you're here, why stand at the door and catch the wind?"

Liu Yuan turned around. The frighteningly vicious aura on his face had already been completely withdrawn, replaced by a gentle smile as warm as a spring breeze. "This newly arrived Biluochun tastes quite good. Why not come in and have some, Sister?"

Only upon hearing Liu Yuan's voice did Xuan Su suddenly snap out of it.

She had weathered the business world for many years. Though she was still utterly horrified inside, she swiftly composed her expression.

However, the flirtatious charm that had once carried a hint of teasing now held an earnest respect and restraint.

"Ah... yes, yes..."

Xuan Su took a deep breath and tried to calm her turbulent emotions. With light, graceful steps, she entered the courtyard.

This time, she did not casually sit beside Liu Yuan as she usually did. Instead, she stayed half a step behind before carefully taking a seat across from him at the stone table.

Liu Yuan personally poured her a cup of tea and pushed it before her, then asked casually, "Sister Xuan Su has always been a busy woman. Since you came here especially today, I imagine it wasn't merely to watch your little brother practice his fists?"

Prompted by Liu Yuan's words, Xuan Su smacked her forehead and finally remembered the true purpose of her visit.

That punch had affected her so deeply that she had nearly forgotten the matter at hand.

"Look at my memory. I almost delayed the important business."

Xuan Su smiled somewhat sheepishly. Then, with a flip of her hand, an exquisite Universe Bag appeared in her palm.

She gently placed the Universe Bag on the stone table and pushed it toward Liu Yuan, her voice carrying a hint of seeking praise. "Little Brother Liu Yuan, these are the medicinal ingredients you asked me to find half a month ago. Your sister had to use the Myriad Gold Merchant Association's connections throughout Heavenly Capital Commandery to finally gather them all for you."

"Oh?"

A flash of delight crossed Liu Yuan's eyes. He immediately took the Universe Bag and sent his Spiritual Power inside.

The next instant, the corners of his lips could not help but rise.

Inside the spacious storage space, more than a dozen jade boxes were arranged neatly.

The most eye-catching among them was a strange medicinal herb, entirely black, its leaves twisted like ghost claws and emanating dense Yin Sha Qi.

Fiend Ghost Yin Soul Grass!

Aside from this herb, the other ingredients needed to refine the Ice Cold Fiend Control Pill, such as Cold Crystal Flower and Earth Heart Cold Fire Lotus, were all present as well. Their quality was superb, clearly having been carefully selected.

"Good! Excellent!"

Liu Yuan nodded in satisfaction, and his gaze toward Xuan Su gained a trace of sincere appreciation. "Sister Xuan Su truly is remarkable. In just half a month, you actually gathered all these rare items. Liu Yuan will remember this favor."

Upon hearing Liu Yuan's praise, the unease Xuan Su had felt due to the gap in their strength immediately faded quite a bit, replaced by an intense sense of joy.

"As long as you're satisfied, Little Brother."

Xuan Su's signature alluring smile bloomed on her face once more.

"Now that the ingredients are complete, let's settle the bill."

Liu Yuan put away the Universe Bag, looked at Xuan Su, and asked seriously, "How much did all these medicinal ingredients cost?"

When it came to business, Xuan Su's expression became somewhat more serious as well.

She held up one slender, delicate finger and gently waved it, her tone carrying a few traces of gravity. "Little Brother Liu Yuan, I won't hide it from you. These medicinal ingredients are all exceptional goods, especially that Fiend Ghost Yin Soul Grass. Its growing conditions are extremely harsh, and it can only be found in fiercely baleful places with extremely heavy yin energy, so its price has always remained high."

"That herb alone has been driven up to twenty thousand Sun Primal Pills on the market."

"Then there are the other supplementary ingredients, such as the Cold Crystal Flower and Earth Heart Cold Fire Lotus. They are also rare goods worth several thousand Sun Primal Pills each at the very least."

"So, the cost of this entire batch of medicinal ingredients comes to at least around forty thousand Sun Primal Pills."

However, at that point, Xuan Su suddenly changed her tune, revealing a meaningful smile.

She leaned forward slightly, her enchanting eyes staring directly at Liu Yuan as her voice turned soft and alluring. "But..."

"Those prices are for outsiders."

"How could your sister possibly bring herself to charge you, Little Brother Liu Yuan?"

"Consider these medicinal ingredients the second gift your sister is giving you. As long as you don't forget your sister's kindness after you become successful in your cultivation."

The Small Courtyard immediately fell into a brief silence.

Liu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly and looked at the shrewd woman before him with an amused gaze.

What a move.

First, she had laid out every price in detail, letting him know just how valuable these things were.

Then she had waved her hand and waived the payment entirely, using it to sell him a favor.

She had truly mastered this tactic of advancing by retreating.

Had he been some inexperienced young fool, he would probably have been moved to tears already, wishing he could offer up his very life to repay such recognition.

But who was Liu Yuan?

Having lived two lives, his mind was already as firm as stone. How could he fail to see through such a little trick?

Debts of gratitude were the hardest to repay.

He could display his strength and make Xuan Su and the others handle matters and transactions for him wholeheartedly.

But if he accepted such a valuable gift, then should the Myriad Gold Merchant Association encounter any trouble and come seeking his help in the future, it would be difficult for him to refuse.

Her calculations are really loud.

Liu Yuan laughed inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged.

He neither rejected her immediately nor agreed at once. Instead, he lifted his teacup, took a light sip, and rapidly considered a response.

I've got it!

Liu Yuan set down his teacup, and a smile appeared on his face once more.

"Since this is Sister Xuan Su's kind intention, it would seem far too ungrateful if Liu Yuan continued refusing."

He cupped his hands toward Xuan Su, his tone sincere. "Then I shall accept these medicinal ingredients without further ceremony."

Hearing this, Xuan Su was instantly delighted. The smile at the corners of her eyes had not yet fully blossomed when she heard Liu Yuan's next words.

"However..."

Liu Yuan changed the subject and looked at Xuan Su with clear eyes. "As the saying goes, it is impolite not to reciprocate."

"I have always had one principle: I do not like accepting favors for nothing, nor do I like owing anyone a debt of gratitude."

"Sister Xuan Su has given me such a generous gift. If I do not return something in kind, I truly will not feel at ease."

"How about this? Please prepare another batch of medicinal ingredients for me, Sister Xuan Su. In return, I'll refine a batch of Pills for you."

As his words fell, Liu Yuan smiled at Xuan Su before him.

And after hearing Liu Yuan's words, Xuan Su was once again stunned.

What?

He could refine Pills too?