Qi Gathering Powder

Xiao Zhan led Su Yun out of the hall.

The three elders of the Xiao Family were somewhat puzzled, but they did not say anything more.

After all, Xiao Zhan was the clan head of the Xiao Family. If he wanted to discuss some private matters, they had no right to interfere.

Besides, Su Yun had only helped the Xiao Family out of consideration for his old ties with Xiao Lin.

If Xiao Zhan could use this chance to catch up with Su Yun and draw closer to him, that was also a good thing for the Xiao Family.

The three elders did not dwell on it and left the hall as well.

Su Yun was brought by Xiao Zhan to the back mountain.

"Clan Head Xiao, what is it that you need Han to help with?"

Su Yun asked Xiao Zhan.

He was also a little surprised and had not guessed what Xiao Zhan wanted him for.

During this period, Su Yun's cooperation with the Xiao Family had not helped him much, but the benefits it brought the Xiao Family were enormous.

Relying on those First Grade Pills, the Xiao Family's profits in the marketplace had risen greatly, drawing away quite a lot of traffic from the other two great families.

Now that the Xiao Family was thriving, he really could not think of anything Xiao Zhan would need him for under these circumstances.

"Master Han, this time, Xiao wishes to ask Master to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for my son, Xiao Yan!"

Xiao Zhan's expression was solemn as he made his request to Su Yun.

Su Yun's expression turned enlightened.

That was right. Xiao Yan's breakthrough to Dou Zhe was around this year.

Su Yun understood and nodded to Xiao Zhan.

"So it is Old Master Xiao Lin's youngest grandson who is about to break through to Dou Zhe. Congratulations, then."

Su Yun smiled and cupped his hands toward Xiao Zhan.

"Speaking of which, that child Xiao Yan's aptitude is truly terrifying. If Han remembers correctly, he is only eleven this year, right?"

A trace of pride flashed through Xiao Zhan's heart. His son's aptitude was so outstanding that even a Fourth Grade Alchemist praised it repeatedly.

"Then you have agreed?"

"Naturally."

Xiao Zhan was overjoyed. Qi Gathering Powder had miraculous effects for breaking through to Dou Zhe. This year, his Xiao Family was going to produce an eleven-year-old Dou Zhe!

"However, I believe Clan Head Xiao knows the rules of alchemists."

"Of course. However, Xiao is short on funds. As for the medicinal ingredients, I only have two sets. May I ask if Master is confident?"

Xiao Zhan felt somewhat uneasy. Generally speaking, when a Fourth Grade Alchemist refined a Fourth Grade Pill, having a thirty to forty percent chance of success was already considered high. With only two sets of medicinal ingredients, Xiao Zhan had no certainty.

"Two sets of medicinal ingredients..."

Su Yun pondered for a moment and did not immediately give an answer.

With his true attainments, it was merely a Qi Gathering Powder. Even one set would already be enough.

But if he acted as if it was incomparably easy, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan would probably not cherish it.

He had been worrying that he had no opportunity to come into contact with Xiao Yan and invest in him. He could not let such a chance slip away.

After all, he was his future good tool brother, so of course he cared somewhat.

He had never doubted Xiao Yan's potential.

By his inference, even if he followed his Memories and intercepted every single opportunity on Xiao Yan's path of growth, Xiao Yan would probably still grow into a Dou Di.

It was not that he had that much confidence in Xiao Yan, but that he still remembered the system's activation condition vividly to this day.

Destined One!

"Master Han, is there some difficulty?"

Just as Su Yun was thinking, the uneasy Xiao Zhan at the side spoke up.

Su Yun came back to himself.

"Clan Head Xiao, rest assured. Han will certainly do his utmost!"

Su Yun pretended to look grave as he assured Xiao Zhan.

Only then did Xiao Zhan set down some of the worry in his heart, though afterward, his expression became slightly awkward.

"Xiao has one more request."

"Please speak."

"About the payment for refining the Qi Gathering Powder, could it be delayed for a few days?"

A stiff smile squeezed onto Xiao Zhan's old face.

"Clan Head Xiao, what are you saying? If Old Master Xiao Lin had not saved me in those early years, how would I be where I am now? It is only a bit of payment. There is no need."

Su Yun's face was calm and unruffled, his bearing righteous and awe-inspiring.

"This... Xiao thanks you on behalf of my Xiao Yan for your kindness!"

Xiao Zhan was overjoyed and secretly remembered Su Yun's favor in his heart.

Su Yun was also laughing happily in his heart. Just for this favor, there was no way Xiao Yan, this tool man, would escape in the future.

His investment in Xiao Yan was also insurance he was buying for himself.

With Xiao Yan's personality, after receiving such a great favor from him, if he encountered danger in the future, Xiao Yan would definitely think of every possible way to rescue him.

Su Yun and Xiao Zhan chatted merrily. After seeing Su Yun out the door, Xiao Zhan turned back to look for Xiao Yan.

Arriving at Xiao Yan's room, Xiao Zhan knocked on the door.

"Yan'er."

Father?

Xiao Yan, who had just finished cultivating, was somewhat puzzled.

"Father, what do you need me for?"

Xiao Yan pushed open the door.

Xiao Zhan entered the room. "Yan'er, how has your recent cultivation progress been?"

A trace of confidence flashed across Xiao Yan's face.

"Father, the Dou Qi in my body is already overflowing. Once I adjust my condition during this period, I can break through to Dou Zhe!"

Xiao Zhan was delighted. It seemed the Qi Gathering Powder he had prepared for Xiao Yan would be put to use before long.

"Perfect. I asked Master Han to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for you. Rest well during this period and strive to succeed in one go!"

Xiao Yan was overjoyed when he heard this.

"Qi Gathering Powder! Master Han is willing to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for me!"

Master Han Li's great name had long since spread throughout the Xiao Family. As the clan head's son, Xiao Yan naturally knew clearly that this Master Han Li, out of consideration for his old ties with his grandfather, had helped the Xiao Family greatly.

"That's right, Yan'er. When you become strong in the future, you must properly repay Master Han Li. This time, when Master Han refines the medicine, on account of your grandfather, he is not even taking a refining fee."

Xiao Yan nodded when he heard this. How could he, Xiao Yan, be someone who did not know to repay kindness!

Master Han could take such care of the Xiao Family because of old ties with his grandfather, and he could also repay Master Han well because of one Qi Gathering Powder.

After Su Yun left the Xiao Family, he did not immediately return home. Instead, he went to the Alchemist Guild in Wutan City.

Today, he had been invited here to exchange experience with Luo Qianchen.

Although the entire time, it was just him talking while Luo Qianchen listened.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye. Su Yun was a little thirsty. He coughed, and a woman standing nearby immediately poured Su Yun a cup of tea.

Su Yun nodded in satisfaction. Very perceptive.

This woman was named Luo Qianyun, an Alchemist Apprentice. Luo Qianchen kept her by his side, and she was the old man's disciple.

Luo Qianyun looked to be roughly in her twenties and was at the realm of a Three-star Dou Zhe. In Wutan City, she counted as having rather good talent.

"Let's stop here for today."

After Su Yun finished his tea, he said this.

After speaking for so long, he was also somewhat tired. Moreover, Luo Qianchen might not necessarily be able to digest it all. After all, this old Guild Leader's talent was truly not high.

Luo Qianchen looked as if he had not had enough, and a trace of regret and unwillingness flashed through his eyes.

Breaking through to the realm of a Fourth Grade Alchemist was his lifelong aspiration. But over the past year, he had often invited Su Yun over under all sorts of pretexts, giving gifts where gifts should be given and providing convenience wherever he could, all so that Su Yun would give him more guidance.

Yet after this year had passed, he still felt that the bottleneck had not loosened in the slightest.

Could it be that I will stop here for the rest of my life?