"Thud! Thud!"
A low knock suddenly sounded outside the house where Xiao Lei and the others were staying.
With his powerful spiritual strength, Xiao Lei had sensed their arrival long ago, so he simply had Xiao Yi Xian open the door.
"I am Su Qian of Jia Nan Academy. I apologize for the abrupt visit. I hope you three won't take offense!"
Though Su Qian was a Dou Zong, he showed none of the imposing arrogance one might expect. Instead, he seemed entirely amiable.
But at such a critical moment, Xiao Lei couldn't help remaining on guard against everyone else.
"Not at all. Elder Su, may I ask what brings you here?"
Only after Xiao Lei gave the word did Xiao Yi Xian step aside and let Su Qian and his companion enter.
Seeing this, Su Qian felt somewhat relieved. As long as they could discuss the matter, it shouldn't be too serious.
Zi Yan, standing behind Su Qian, poked her head out and curiously sized Xiao Lei up with her big eyes. With the little girl's mischievous nature, who knew what she was thinking?
Xiao Lei had sensed her aura back at the auction. She was also the main reason he had been willing to meet Su Qian.
The little princess of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, Zhu Kun's daughter, Zi Yan, who would one day become the Dragon Emperor of her generation, still had some value.
"Master, this little girl is the reason I came here."
As he spoke, Su Qian gestured for Zi Yan to greet Xiao Lei, but the little girl wasn't having it. Instead, she trotted right up to him.
"Master, Old Man Su says you're a high-tier alchemist. Are you interested in medicinal ingredients?"
Seeing her act so recklessly, Su Qian's heart leaped. He