Jia Xingtian's attitude toward Xiao Ze immediately drew the Xiao Family's astonishment.
Countless people revealed looks and expressions of envy.
They marveled inwardly.
"If only my disappointing grandson could be like Xiao Ze."
"With such astonishing cultivation talent."
"And even receive such great regard from Elder Jia."
"How wonderful that would be."
The Xiao Family's elders, seeing Jia Xingtian's attitude toward Xiao Ze,
all wore envious expressions.
Especially in the way they looked at Xiao Zhan, their envy was mixed with a trace of jealousy.
As for Xiao Zhan, seated in the patriarch's chair,
although he appeared respectful and courteous,
the excitement in his heart was simply beyond words.
Still, he tried his best to restrain himself.
After all, Jia Xingtian was right before him.
No matter how excited he was, he could not make it too obvious.
A short while later,
Xiao Xun'er entered the Xiao Family's main hall.
When she saw Elder Jia before her,
anyone else would surely have gone forward to greet him.
With a thoroughly respectful attitude.
But Xiao Xun'er merely gave him an indifferent glance.
She did not take him to heart.
Instead, she walked straight over to Xiao Zhan.
"Uncle Xiao, where is Brother Xiao Ze?"
"I looked for him everywhere just now, but I couldn't find him anywhere in the family."
"Did he go out? Don't tell me he's cultivating on Back Mountain again?"
After Xiao Xun'er entered,
Xiao Zhan immediately replied,
"Xun'er, you came at just the right time. Elder Jia is here as well."
"Go to Back Mountain and find Xiao Ze. Have him return to the main hall."
"Tell him that distinguished guests from the royal family have come to our Xiao Family."
"You have a good relationship with Ze'er, so it would be most appropriate for you to call him."
After Xiao Zhan finished instructing her,
Xiao Xun'er immediately nodded and promptly answered,
"Understood, Uncle Xiao Zhan. I'll go to the family's Back Mountain and bring Brother Xiao Ze over."
After answering,
Xiao Xun'er directly left the main hall.
Then she headed straight toward the family's Back Mountain.
Around several dozen minutes passed.
Xiao Xun'er arrived at the family's Back Mountain.
Once there, she saw Xiao Ze cultivating.
Xiao Xun'er felt somewhat distressed for him and asked with concern,
"Brother Xiao Ze, your cultivation speed is already very fast."
"You far surpass anyone else your age."
"There is no need to push yourself so hard. Your health is what matters most."
"These past few days, you have been cultivating on the family's Back Mountain."
"I looked for you everywhere this morning. I never expected that Uncle Xiao Zhan would just say"
"that you were still cultivating on Back Mountain. Your body won't be able to take it if this continues."
Xiao Ze slowly let out a breath.
Then his consciousness gradually returned to reality.
He had just withdrawn from his cultivation state.
When he saw Xiao Xun'er before him,
she was looking at him with concern as she spoke.
Xiao Ze smiled slightly, indicating that it was nothing serious.
Then Xiao Xun'er looked at him and said,
"Brother Xiao Ze, Uncle Xiao Zhan is waiting for you in the main hall."
"Someone from the royal family has come specifically to visit you."
"Besides Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the Jia Ma Empire Royal Family,"
"he also brought two young girls, who seem to be sisters."
"They look somewhat alike, so they should be Jia Xingtian's great-granddaughters."
"They are the Jia Ma Empire's two princesses."
"I don't know why they came here looking for you."
"But Uncle Xiao Zhan asked me to notify you and have you go over."
Xiao Ze nodded.
Then he left the family's Back Mountain together with Xiao Xun'er.
They returned to the family estate.
Along the way, Xiao Ze and Xiao Xun'er walked side by side.
During that time, his hand accidentally brushed against Xiao Xun'er's skin.
For a moment, Xiao Xun'er's cheeks flushed crimson.
Xiao Ze could not help but laugh.
"What is it, Xun'er? I only accidentally touched your hand."
"Why did you react so strongly? Your face is all red."
A blush flashed across Xiao Xun'er's face.
She quickly averted her gaze and said,
"Brother Xiao Ze, don't tease me."
The blush on Xiao Xun'er's face
became increasingly apparent.
Seeing Xiao Xun'er embarrassed and blushing,
Xiao Ze did not continue teasing her.
A while later, he arrived at the Xiao Family's main hall.
He saw Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the Jia Ma Empire Royal Family,
as well as the two princesses beside him.
They were the eldest princess, Yao Ye, and the younger princess, Yao Yue.
Xiao Ze had only just arrived.
"Ze'er, you're here." Seeing Xiao Ze enter, Xiao Zhan, the patriarch seated at the head, immediately rose and spoke.
Then he explained the situation to him.
"Ze'er, Elder Jia specifically brought his two great-granddaughters."
"They are the two princesses of our Jia Ma Empire."
"Younger Princess Yao Yue is a Tier 3 Alchemist."
"Her cultivation talent naturally needs no questioning."
"The younger princess is very interested in you and wishes to compete with you in alchemy."
"To see whose medicinal pills are of a higher tier and quality."
"That is why she specifically came here. You were cultivating on Back Mountain just now."
"I originally wanted to call you over, but Elder Jia did not want to disturb your cultivation."
"Xun'er happened to come looking for you, so I sent her instead."
After Xiao Zhan finished speaking,
he briefly explained the reason.
After understanding what had happened,
Xiao Ze nodded.
Then his gaze fell upon Princess Yao Yue at the side.
Although Princess Yao Yue was still very young,
her looks and temperament were indeed exceptional.
She was worthy of being the Jia Ma Empire's pampered little princess.
Beloved by countless people.
And at such a young age, she had already reached the level of a Tier 3 Alchemist.
That was indeed rare.
But to Xiao Ze as he was now,
the level of a Tier 3 Alchemist was not worth mentioning.
Princess Yao Yue jumped down from her chair.
Then she came before Xiao Ze.
She looked at him curiously and cautiously as she said,
"You are Xiao Ze, the one Great-Grandfather often mentions to me, right?"
"I heard you can even refine medicinal pills above Tier 4. Is that true?"
"I don't believe it, so when we came to Wutan City this time,"
"I specifically asked Great-Grandfather to bring me along."
"I want to see whether your alchemist level is really that high."
"And whether you can truly refine medicinal pills above Tier 4."
After the little princess, Yao Yue, finished speaking,
she took out two fairly high-quality medicinal cauldrons from her Storage Ring.
She also took out medicinal ingredients and looked at Xiao Ze as she said,
"These are two medicinal cauldrons of equal quality, along with a portion of medicinal ingredients."
"Let's refine Tier 3 Qi Recovery Powder."
"This is the most ordinary medicinal pill, but refining it to Tier 3 is still somewhat difficult."
"Let's compete and see who can refine the Tier 3 medicinal pill with better quality."
"What do you think?"
"Do you dare compete with me?"
In response to what the little princess had just said,
Xiao Ze slowly spoke.
"Not interested."
"Your level as a Tier 3 Alchemist is too low. There is nothing worth competing over with you."
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