Yao Chen Appears

"This Wind Spirit Pill is also a fourth-grade pill, specifically for cultivators of Wind-Attribute Battle Qi."

"The last one is a fourth-grade Profound Origin Pill, which can be used by anyone, but it is most effective for cultivators with Earth Attribute."

After Qin Yu explained the grade and effects of the three pills, Xiao Zhan's hand froze completely.

He looked down at the two small jade bottles in his hand, then looked up at Qin Yu. His lips moved several times, but he didn't say a word.

Three Rank 4 pills, one of which is a Rank 4 peak pill that can directly enhance the cultivation level of Da Dou Shi.

In all his years, Xiao Zhan had never eaten anything so good!

Let alone the price of fourth-grade pills like the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill Wind Spirit Pill, even if Xiao Zhan wanted to buy them, he might not be able to find anyone willing to refine them for him.

"A small gift..."

How is this gift inadequate?

It's so heavy it's hard to hold!

"Young friend Qin, this..."

Xiao Zhan's voice was a little dry.

"You've looked after my yard for so long, this small token of my gratitude is only fair."

Xiao Zhan remained silent for a while before finally putting the jade bottle away.

"Then, I, Xiao, will accept your offer without hesitation."

He took a deep breath, and his gaze towards Qin Yu became complicated.

This young man is worth befriending.

Or rather, Xiao Zhan would be laughing in his sleep if someone like Qin Yu could be on good terms with the Xiao Household!

As for Xiao Yan, who was sitting to the side, he remained silent throughout. Looking at the three fourth-grade pills that Qin Yu had given him, he lowered his head slightly, as if a small dark cloud was raining down above his head.

Can the differences between people really be that great?

"Kid, feeling a bit defeated, huh?"

Suddenly, a voice rang in Xiao Yan's mind, startling him so much that he immediately sat up straight and looked around.

"Yan'er, what's wrong with you?"

All three noticed Xiao Yan's unusual behavior, Xiao Zhan immediately asked.

"Ah? Oh, it's nothing. I probably haven't been resting well these past few days, I was just having a bit of auditory hallucinations."

As Xiao Yan finished speaking, the voice in his mind rang out again:

"You're not hallucinating, it's just that there are too many people here, and it's inconvenient for this old man to show himself."

At the same time, Qin Yu felt the Green Lotus Core Flame within his body suddenly throb, as if it had been stimulated by something.

He looked at Xiao Yan and found that the other was staring blankly ahead.

Oh? Yao Chen came out before the engagement was even called off?

"Uh, Yan'er, if you're not feeling well, you should go back and rest."

Xiao Yan nodded somewhat blankly, then got up and left the courtyard.

After rushing to his room and locking the doors and windows, Xiao Yan turned around and saw an old man's figure floating in the air, smiling at him.

But that smile... Xiao Yan found it somewhat eerie no matter how he looked at it.

And why does this old man's figure look so ethereal? Could he be a ghost? How could I have believed a ghost's words?

"Hehe, little guy, don't look at me like that."

Yao Chen stroked his beard, his voice lacking confidence, but he still spoke:

"Before we formally get to know each other, I must first thank you for the Dou Qi you have offered over the past three years; otherwise, I fear I would still be in a deep slumber."

"Three years... of... Dou Qi offered up?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan quickly grasped the truth and, following the expected course of events, roared out those four words:

"Fuck your mother!"

"Hey, look, you're in such a hurry again."

Yao Chen knew that Xiao Yan's aggressive and violent attacks stemmed from all the resentment and pain that the boy had accumulated over the past three years, so he simply stood there and let Xiao Yan hit him.

Anyway, Xiao Yan can't hit him.

Only after feeling somewhat exhausted did Xiao Yan sit back down in his chair, but his gaze towards Yao Lao was still filled with resentment.

"Alright, you've vented your anger, now let's get down to business."

"I have nothing to talk to you about!"

Xiao Yan was furious. This damned guy had absorbed his Dou Qi for three years, and now he wanted to talk to him? He wasn't even fit to be a dog...

"Don't you want to become someone like Qin Yu?"

Talk! Dogs won't talk, but I will!

Xiao Yan immediately changed his attitude, but still remained skeptical of Yao Chen's words:

Can you help me?

Of course.

Yao Chen puffed out his chest, put his hands behind his back, and adopted the posture of a hermit master.

"Although there's a significant gap between you and him, you still have the qualifications to become Alchemist."

"I can become Alchemist?!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's expression immediately changed again, his main point being that he could change his expression without batting an eye.

However, he quickly grasped another layer of meaning in Yao Chen's words:

"You said there's a big gap between me and Brother Qin Yu... just how big exactly?"

Yao Chen looked Xiao Yan up and down, and as if he felt that telling the truth would dampen his enthusiasm, he shook his head slightly.

But unable to resist Xiao Yan's persistent questioning, Yao Chen finally told the truth:

"First is cultivation level. Qin Yu's current cultivation level is Nine-Star Great Battle Master, which is stronger than your father's."

"Secondly, there's Alchemy. You're not even Dou Zhe yet, while they've already reached the level of Fifth-Grade Alchemist."

It's not his fault; Xiao Yan insisted on asking.

"Fifth grade... but weren't the three pills he gave my father all fourth grade pills?"

"... Who says Fifth-Grade Alchemist can't refine fourth-grade pills? Being able to refine the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill is enough to prove that he has the skill level of a fifth-grade alchemist."

Yao Chen also gave Xiao Yan a simple lesson on the basics of alchemy.

"However, actually, the first two points are not the biggest differences between you and him."

"Huh? There's still a gap?"

Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile bitterly. How could he possibly catch up with this gap?

"Indeed, I never expected that Qin Yu would possess a Heavenly Flames."

"Heavenly Flames?"

"That's not something you should know right now. You should focus on improving your cultivation first."

"Oh."

Xiao Yan gave an "oh," and was about to continue his discussion with Yao Chen when he heard someone outside report:

"Third Young Master, the clan leader wants you to come over. He says it's urgent and you must go immediately."

"Knew."

Xiao Yan responded, and Yao Chen returned to his Storage Ring.

"Our business isn't over yet. If you want my help, you'll have to become my disciple first."

"We'll talk about it when we get back."

Xiao Yan ended the conversation abruptly and walked towards Xiao Zhan's courtyard.

Important matter...

What could be so important?

"Why are there two more people?"

When Xiao Yan arrived at the location, he discovered that in addition to Qin Yu and Xiao Yi Xian, there were two more people in Xiao Zhan's courtyard.

There were still two women.

One of them looked to be about the same age as me, with excellent looks and demeanor, clearly from a prominent family.

The other one was completely different; just sitting there, she exuded an air of elegance and nobility, and her mature figure was full of charm.

"Yan'er, come here quickly."

Xiao Zhan beckoned Xiao Yan over, but his expression wasn't as pleasant as before.

Rewind a bit, and Xiao Zhan was talking to Qin Yu about the changes in the Xiao Household recently when a soft female voice suddenly came from above:

"Are you Xiao Zhan, the Xiao Clan?"