Xiao Yan's Curiosity

After crossing several streets, Ya Fei brought Ye Tian to a merchant shop called Cao Family Pharmacy, ready to go on a shopping spree.

This pharmacy was Wutan City's largest medicinal herb dealer. Its owner was a Two-star Dou Grandmaster, a notable figure in Wutan City.

"Miss Ya Fei, what a rare guest! Is there anything you need help with?"

Seeing the beautiful Ya Fei arrive, the pharmacy staff immediately came forward with smiling faces.

Everyone was rather curious about Ye Tian beside Ya Fei, guessing where this young man had come from.

"We're here to buy medicinal herbs."

"Xiao Tian, take whatever medicinal herbs you like. Also, pick out five Spirit Herbs that are over fifty years old. We'll be using them as gifts later."

Ya Fei explained their purpose to the staff, then took several large bags of Gold Coins from her Ring of Holding and tossed them onto the pharmacy counter, allowing Ye Tian to take the herbs directly.

"Young Master, this way, please. Take whatever catches your eye."

Seeing how generously Ya Fei spent, the staff immediately ushered Ye Tian into the pharmacy with great respect.

"Then I'll get started."

Ye Tian immediately began selecting all kinds of Spirit Herbs from the shelves and placing them into his Ring of Holding. They included Purple Sun Ganoderma, Spirit Gathering Grass, Phoenix Tail Flower, Green Spirit Leaf, Blood Lotus Grass, Yellow Lotus Essence, Purple Magnolia, and more. They ranged from ten to a hundred years old and were all of decent quality.

"Miss Ya Fei, this young master is impressive!"

Seeing that the herbs Ye Tian chose were all extremely high quality, and that his eye was even more professional than theirs, the staff were somewhat astonished.

"Of course."

Ya Fei nodded with a smile, thinking, If you knew that he could already refine Third-grade Pills, you'd probably start questioning your lives!

"Sister Ya Fei, I'm done."

After busying himself for a while, Ye Tian had gathered over a hundred portions of high-quality Spirit Herbs, enough for him to refine plenty of pills.

"Then let's check out the other pharmacies."

Ya Fei promptly led Ye Tian away.

"He took nearly all the high-quality Spirit Herbs. That kid has a sharp eye."

"Judging by how Ya Fei treats him, they seem to be quite close. I wonder which Major Power that kid comes from?"

As they counted the Gold Coins on the counter, the pharmacy staff watched Ya Fei and Ye Tian leave, their faces full of curiosity.

After leaving the pharmacy street, Ya Fei took Ye Tian to other pharmacies. Whatever Spirit Herbs Ye Tian took a liking to, they bought without hesitation, spending lavishly.

Along the way, Ye Tian received all kinds of envious and jealous looks, but he paid them no mind.

After two hours of running around, they had visited all the major pharmacies, and Ya Fei brought Ye Tian to the Xiao Family.

At this moment, Ye Tian remembered Ya Fei's gift-giving matter. He directly took out one Top-grade Wind Hành Pill and two Foundation Establishment Pills from his Ring of Holding, intending for Ya Fei to advertise them at the Xiao Family's celebration banquet.

"Sister Ya Fei, there's no need to give Spirit Herbs. Use pills as gifts instead."

"I have a Foundation Establishment Pill that can be taken orally. Its effect is slightly better than Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid."

"Use these as gifts later. You can also advertise the Foundation Establishment Pills, and take the opportunity to promote the Spirit Gathering Pills as well."

Ye Tian wanted Ya Fei to use Foundation Establishment Pills as gifts mainly to provoke Old Man Yao Chen. After all, when that old man had refined Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid for Xiao Yan, he claimed that his formula was unique on the continent. Now that Ye Tian planned to release orally consumed Foundation Establishment Pills, he wanted to see how the old man would react.

"Foundation Establishment Pills that can be taken orally? Xiao Tian, you're really something."

Seeing Ye Tian come up with another mysterious Foundation Establishment Pill, Ya Fei was thrilled.

"Xiao Tian, what was that pill you mentioned before, the one that could change my cultivation talent?"

Ya Fei had just experienced the wonder of the Spirit Gathering Pill. She was even more eager for the pill that could change her talent.

"I found a Sixth-grade Pill called the Marrow Cleansing Pill in ancient pill manuals. As its name implies, it cleanses the marrow and purges impurities, improving one's physique. It's a divine pill."

"Sister Ya Fei, wait patiently for a while. I'll take care of it for you."

Ye Tian had previously consulted the Pill Dao Sacred Canon and learned the details of the Marrow Cleansing Pill. However, with his current strength, he could not yet refine it.

"Something that miraculous? Then I'll wait for that day to come."

Hearing that a pill capable of changing her cultivation talent was only Sixth Grade, Ya Fei was extremely excited. Her dream of becoming powerful was drawing ever closer.

"Xiao Tian, you're truly the benefactor fate sent into my life!"

As Ye Tian brought her greater and greater surprises, Ya Fei felt as if her life was about to take off. This Little Fellow was like a mysterious, peerless treasure trove, waiting for her to slowly delve deeper and uncover it.

"No need to thank me."

Now that Ya Fei had helped him so much, Ye Tian naturally had to repay her.

"Once I become stronger, I want to open auction house businesses throughout the entire Northwest Continent. Xiao Tian, what do you think of that goal?"

Ya Fei seemed to have already glimpsed her bright future.

"Sister Ya Fei, your vision is too small. In the future, you should open auction house businesses in the Middle Continent, throughout the entire Dou Qi Continent."

Seeing that Ya Fei's goal was too modest, Ye Tian immediately painted her a much grander vision.

"Alright! I'll listen to you."

"Once I take control of the entire Mite'er Family, everything will be centered around you. Whatever you say to do, I'll do."

Ya Fei nodded excitedly. With Ye Tian's help, she felt that this goal might truly be achievable.

The two strolled along, taking in the local sights and customs of Wutan City. Half an hour later, they arrived at the Xiao Family estate.

The Xiao Family estate was decorated with lanterns and colored banners, packed with guests. Xiao Zhan greeted the leaders of Wutan City's major factions with a beaming smile, and the atmosphere was exceptionally lively.

"Miss Ya Fei, welcome! Please, come in."

Upon seeing Ya Fei, the Xiao Family steward immediately approached respectfully, ushering the two into the banquet hall and arranging seats for them.

"Ya Fei is here."

"Who is that young man?"

The appearance of Ya Fei and Ye Tian immediately drew everyone's attention. Countless puzzled gazes swept over Ye Tian, mixed with plenty of envy and jealousy.

Ye Tian glanced around but did not spot Xiao Xun'er or Xiao Yu. Everyone present looked puzzled by him, so it was obvious that they had not recognized him.

As for that fellow Xiao Yan, Ye Tian had never met him and had no idea what he looked like.

"Patriarch Xiao, congratulations."

"These are new pills released by our auction house. One is a Top-grade Wind Hành Pill, while the other two Second-grade Pills are called Foundation Establishment Pills. Their effects are the same as the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid auctioned some time ago. Since they can be taken orally, cultivators can absorb them completely, making them slightly superior to Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid. They are suitable for laying foundations for cultivators below the Dou Zhe realm and accelerating their cultivation of Dou Qi."

After entering the banquet hall, Ya Fei promptly congratulated Xiao Zhan and presented the gifts, not forgetting to advertise Ye Tian's Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Miss Ya Fei, your auction house has released new pills again?"

"Foundation Establishment Pills that can be taken orally? We've never heard of such a thing..."

When they heard Ya Fei had brought out Foundation Establishment Pills that could be taken orally, everyone's curiosity was immediately piqued.

"That's right. These orally consumed Foundation Establishment Pills are our newly released pills, and they are Top-grade Pills."

"Furthermore, we also plan to release a Third-grade Pill called the Spirit Gathering Pill. After taking it, an Energy Vortex forms around the user, drawing Heaven and Earth Energy from all directions for their use. It lasts for two minutes."

"This pill works better the lower the cultivator's level, but only those whose Dou Qi has reached the Seventh Stage or above are qualified to take it."

Seeing that everyone had taken the bait, Ya Fei immediately began vigorously promoting Ye Tian's Spirit Gathering Pills.

"It's that miraculous?"

"Miss Ya Fei, may I ask which Alchemist created such a pill?"

Hearing about such a miraculous Spirit Gathering Pill, everyone looked stunned. They did not yet know whether the pill was genuine, but they also felt that the Mite'er Auction House was unlikely to deceive them.

"That is confidential for now."

Ya Fei smiled mysteriously, thinking, That genius Alchemist is right beside me, but I'm just not telling you! Heh, that's how I roll.

"Thank you, Miss Ya Fei, for your generous gifts."

Xiao Zhan accepted the three pills with a cheerful smile, planning to give them to his son later to study.

"Miss Ya Fei, this way, please. And you as well, Young Master."

At that moment, the steward came over and invited Ya Fei and Ye Tian to dine.

"Thank you."

Ya Fei smiled charmingly, then took Ye Tian to the banquet.

"Foundation Establishment Pills that can be taken orally?"

"And such miraculous Spirit Gathering Pills? Where did they come from?"

At the same time, Xiao Yan, who had just arrived outside the hall, froze when he heard about the orally consumed Foundation Establishment Pills and the miraculous Spirit Gathering Pills.

"Teacher, what do you think of these two pills?"

Xiao Yan hurriedly communicated with his Teacher in secret, asking him for his opinion.

"There are always people greater than oneself and skies beyond the sky. There's nothing strange about it."

"Later, get the pills from your father and let your teacher study them."

Old Man Yao Chen had achieved great things in the art of alchemy, but the path of pill refinement held endless mysteries, and there were many things he had never explored. He was also very curious about the two pills Ya Fei had presented.

"Teacher, I understand."

As a Transmigrator, Xiao Yan naturally understood that there were always people greater than oneself and skies beyond the sky.

"Why is it him?"

Just then, Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yu happened to arrive outside the reception hall as well. The moment they saw the youth beside Ya Fei, their jaws dropped. They had never imagined that the Mysterious Youth who had sparked a war between the Xiao Family and the Jia Lie Family was actually Ya Fei's man.

"What happened to you two?"

Seeing the two women standing there in a daze, Xiao Yan immediately came over and asked curiously.

"Brother Xiao Yan, he's the one who killed Jia Lie Ao and Liu Xi before."

Xiao Xun'er pointed at the youth beside Ya Fei. Now that the Little Fellow had come to the Xiao Family, she had no idea what his purpose was.

"So it's him! Interesting."

Xiao Yan immediately looked toward the youth beside Ya Fei and saw that the fellow was leisurely eating, while Ya Fei elegantly sipped her wine, occasionally serving the youth food and chatting with him. Such a scene was enough to make anyone green with envy.

Seeing how well Ya Fei treated that youth, Xiao Yan felt a sourness rise in his heart.

"Brother Xiao Yan, are you jealous?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's slightly absent-minded expression, Xiao Xun'er could not help teasing him softly.

"How could that be? Nothing of the sort."

Xiao Yan shook his head, throwing off those messy thoughts, while also finding his own wild imagination laughable.

At this moment, Xiao Yu quietly ran over to her Grandfather Xiao Shan and pointed out the Mysterious Youth who had triggered the war between the two families.

"What? It's him?"

Old Man Xiao Shan was instantly dumbfounded, and the wine cup in his hand nearly fell to the floor.

"Great Elder, what happened?" Seeing this, Xiao Zhan and the others immediately asked the old man curiously.

"The youth beside Ya Fei is the murderer who killed Jia Lie Ao. That girl Yu'er was at the scene and saw the youth's face."

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Shan hurriedly told Xiao Zhan and the others about it.