Who Let This Wandering Medicine Boy Loose?

Two days later, Consort Ya Fei sent someone to tell Qin Yu that all the medicinal herbs he requested had been collected.

As Qin Yu changed his clothes and prepared to leave, Xiao Yi Xian followed him.

"I'll go too."

The two arrived at the Mittel Auction House, where a maid at the entrance recognized Qin Yu immediately and ushered them inside.

Ya Fei was already waiting in the private room on the second floor.

She wore a light purple long dress today, which made her look more dignified than the red robe she wore last time, but the charm in her eyes was still undeniable.

"Master Qin, all the medicinal herbs you requested are here."

Ya Fei pushed a Storage Ring in front of Qin Yu, inside which were neatly arranged various medicinal herbs listed on the inventory list.

Qin Yu took the Storage Ring, scanned it with his soul power, and nodded.

"Thank you, Miss Ya Fei."

"Master Qin, you're too kind."

Ya Fei's gaze shifted from Qin Yu to the Xiao Yi Xian behind him, and she looked her over with a smile.

"And this is...?"

Qin Yu didn't speak, but took Xiao Yi Xian's hand, intertwined their fingers, and waved it in front of Ya Fei.

A blush instantly spread across Xiao Yi Xian's fair face. Ya Fei didn't ask any further questions, but simply smiled and nodded.

"Master Qin, there is a medicine-refining room behind the auction house. You can use it anytime if you need it."

"Then I'll borrow Miss Ya Fei's place for now."

Qin Yu followed the maid to the alchemy room in the backyard. Only Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian were left in the room. Ya Fei naturally couldn't help but look at Xiao Yi Xian.

The girl looked young, and her clothes and appearance didn't suggest she came from a wealthy family, but she possessed an indescribable air about her.

Quiet, composed, neither arrogant nor humble.

However, Ya Fei had seen far too many women.

Some women seem impressive, but reveal their insecurity the moment they open their mouths; others seem ordinary, but the more you talk to them, the more unfathomable they become.

The one in front of us should belong to the latter category.

"Young lady, what's your name?"

Ya Fei took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Xiao Yi Xian, occasionally throwing out a few questions in the middle of the chat, hoping to get some information about Qin Yu from Xiao Yi Xian.

After all, Qin Yu's actions just now undoubtedly revealed their relationship to Ya Fei.

After asking around, the only useful information Ya Fei got was that Qin Yu was only twenty years old this year.

"What a thoughtful and meticulous girl..."

Ya Fei thought to herself, "This girl looks innocent and easy to fool, but she's much more perceptive than the average person."

Since she couldn't find out anything, Ya Fei wisely refrained from asking further and instead started chatting about some gossip and interesting anecdotes.

Xiao Yi Xian was quite interested in this topic, and the two women quickly started chatting.

About an hour later, Qin Yu returned from the backyard.

"Is it all done?"

Xiao Yi Xian stood up and walked to his side.

"Um."

Qin Yu nodded and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Ya Fei.

"Thank you, Miss Ya Fei. I'm sorry to have bothered you today."

"Master Qin, you're too kind. Mittel Auction House welcomes you anytime you need us."

Ya Fei rose to see them off, watching them walk out of the auction house.

Back in the room, Gu Ni was already waiting for him.

"Miss, that girl..."

"What's wrong?"

"Her strength is at least at the Da Dou Shi level."

There was no one else around, so Ya Fei didn't hide her shock.

That seemingly delicate girl, whose smile resembled a white flower, was actually a Da Dou Shi?

Are you sure?

"Pretty close."

Ya Fei sat back down in her chair, took a deep breath, and was glad that she hadn't left any bad impression on Xiao Yi Xian.

On the other side, Qin Yu and Xiao Yi Xian walked side by side on the street.

Xiao Yi Xian was in a great mood, skipping and hopping as she walked, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

Why are you so happy?

"Of course I'm happy!"

Xiao Yi Xian shook her head and said smugly:

"That Ya Fei just tried to get information out of you, but after asking around for a while, all she found out was that you're twenty years old. She thought I was naive and easy to fool."

Xiao Yi Xian snorted, looking as proud as a victorious rooster.

Qin Yu couldn't help but chuckle at her smug expression.

"Well done!"

Of course.

Xiao Yi Xian was so pleased with the praise that her tail practically wagged in the air, and she walked forward with light, quick steps.

After walking for a while, she came over again and asked:

"By the way, what kind of pill were you refining just now?"

"One Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill, one Wind Spirit Pill, and one Profound Origin Pill, all of them are fourth-grade pills."

"... That's really extravagant."

Upon hearing about the gift Qin Yu had prepared as a token of gratitude, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

With such a grand gesture, the Xiao Household family patriarch will probably be completely dumbfounded later, right?

Whose medicine-dispensing boy is this? He's producing fourth-grade pills right off the bat!

As they talked, they unknowingly arrived at the gate of the Xiao Household.

As soon as Qin Yu appeared, one of the guards immediately recognized him.

"Young Master Qin! The clan chief has given instructions; please follow me."

The guard clasped his hands in a salute, then led Qin Yu and Xiao Yi Xian through the front yard, around several corridors, and arrived at the clan chief's courtyard where Xiao Zhan lived.

Xiao Zhan was already waiting at the courtyard gate.

He wore a dark blue robe, was tall and strong, with a resolute face and an imposing air about him.

But the moment Xiao Zhan saw Qin Yu, the stern look on his face instantly transformed into a warm smile.

"Young friend Qin, you're finally back!"

Xiao Zhan strode forward and patted Qin Yu on the shoulder with considerable force.

"Xiao Clan, it's been a long time."

Qin Yu smiled and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"Come in and sit down!"

Xiao Zhan led the two into the courtyard, his gaze lingering on Xiao Yi Xian for a moment, but he didn't ask any questions, only smiling and nodding.

There was another person sitting at the stone table in the courtyard.

The boy was dressed in gray, with delicate features, but his brows held a melancholy that was beyond his years.

Xiao Yan.

Qin Yu's gaze lingered on him for a moment, and Xiao Yan also raised his head and met his eyes.

The boy's eyes held a complex mix of curiosity, envy, and a hint of self-consciousness.

"Brother Qin, it's been a long time."

Xiao Yan stood up, clasped his hands in a salute.

Qin Yu nodded and sat down opposite Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Yi Xian sat quietly beside him, glancing at Xiao Yan before looking away.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qin Yu took out three jade bottles from his Storage Ring, placed them on the stone table, and pushed them in front of Xiao Zhan.

"Xiao Clan, this is a small gift from me to thank you for looking after the hut during this time."

Xiao Zhan remained silent for a moment, wondering whether he should accept the gift.

If he doesn't accept it, Qin Yu might think he's deliberately exaggerating the value of that small token of friendship.

So what if they had someone clean the yard for a few months? It's nothing special.

I'd like to accept it, but I'm worried that Qin Yu might spend too much money.

After weighing the two options, Xiao Zhan reached out and took the jade bottle.

"Then thank you very much, young friend Qin."

"You're too kind Xiao Clan."

Qin Yu pointed to the two jade bottles and introduced them one by one:

"This is the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill, a peak fourth-grade pill. It can increase one star of cultivation level after being taken by Da Dou Shi, and can be used twice consecutively."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan nearly dropped the jade bottle in his hand.

Peak Fourth Rank?