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"Since you think so highly of my son, how could he refuse? I'll go get that brat right away!"
Xiao Zhan fell silent for a moment, then replied almost instinctively. Even if he had to beg that brat now, he would make him come and take this old gentleman as his master.
An alchemist—an alchemist! My son Xiao Yan has the makings of an alchemist!
At that moment, in the silent hall, countless burning gazes stared fixedly at the thousand or so little jade bottles on the table. Such a large quantity of medicinal pills was something almost no one present had ever seen with their own eyes.
The three elders were speechless. In their hearts, they could only marvel and lament over themselves again and again. The younger generation was equally dumbstruck, staring blankly at the black-robed man with endless envy in their hearts.
Xiao Yan, that brat—how did he get so lucky?
Only the girl in green seated by the window, quietly reading a book, tilted her head slightly and glanced at the little jade bottles piled on the table. A flash of delight passed through her limpid eyes.
Her gaze swept over the black-robed man beside her again. Her eyes curved with joy, and she lowered her head once more, pretending she knew nothing as she immersed herself in anticipation for the future.
"There's no need to call that boy over. I've met him before, and we've already discussed matters more or less. All that remains is for Clan Leader Xiao to nod.
"Going by that boy's habits, he should still be cultivating right now. Such diligence is quite good. Clan Leader Xiao, let us discuss our cooperation instead."
The black-robed man chuckled and shook his head. How could there possibly be another Xiao Yan to