"Come to think of it, you little brat really do have astounding luck with women." Yao Lao began counting them off. "Your fiancée Nalan Yanran, your cousin Xiao Yu, your younger cousin Xiao Mei, your little girlfriend Xun'er, Xiao Yi Xian whom you picked up along the way, plus Lin Fei and Xue Mei here in Black Rock City. At this rate, ten fingers won't even be enough to count them all."
Xiao Yan froze for a moment before saying, "This isn't an auction house tallying sales. Do I get a commission or something?"
Yao Lao suddenly remembered. "Oh, and there's also the auctioneer Ya Fei."
"Teacher, don't change the subject. It's because you're not pulling your weight that I have to gather these things myself," Xiao Yan complained.
"It's precisely because this stuff is so insignificant that it wouldn't be in my collection. So you'll have to think of a way to make that exchange with Gu Te yourself."
Xiao Yan had known this would be the result, so he said nothing more.
"Actually, we don't necessarily have to trade with him..." Yao Lao smiled slyly.
Xiao Yan naturally understood what Yao Lao meant. With Yao Lao's strength, acquiring a few materials would not be difficult.
"Let's try the proper way first. We don't even know whether Gu Te has what we need."
After returning to their lodging, Xiao Yi Xian gave a faint smile. "Xiao Yan, go take care of your business. I'll wait for you here." Her words were noticeably more polite than before.
"Ha, don't underestimate yourself. As long as you cultivate seriously with me, your future achievements will not be inferior to any alchemist's." Xiao Yan waved his hand. "Go rest first. We'll begin cultivation in a little while."
"Not inferior to any alchemist?" Xiao