Thirty-Three, That Night!

The three elders stared at the jade bottles piled across the table, so shocked that their beards twitched and their eyes bulged. With so many highly practical pills entering the market, the Xiao Household's business would surely reach new heights.

And all of it had been brought by Xiao Yan!

"Xiao... Xiao Yan, did you refine all of these?"

The Great Elder licked his dry lips, still unable to believe it.

"Guaranteed genuine!"

Xiao Yan's face was filled with confidence. Of course, he knew exactly what a Pill Refiner operating at full capacity meant to the Xiao Household.

He had actually considered slacking off, but whenever he recalled that day's helplessness, he was immediately fired up again!

These transitional pills he had refined to gain experience would not be wasted if he gave them to the household.

Seeing Xiao Yan so spirited, the Great Elder could not help but reveal an envious expression. He glanced at the youth in the distance and sighed inwardly.

If that person could take care of my grandson too... if only my granddaughter Xiao Yu...

Sigh, better not think too much. Having lived so many years, how could he fail to see that Xiao Yu had long since fallen for him...

But such matters could only be left to fate...

"Good lad!"

"Xiao Yan, we'll handle the sale of these pills. How much of the profits do you want?"

After praising him, the Second Elder, Xiao Ying, turned serious and got to the point.

"This... Father..."

Faced with such a question, Xiao Yan was somewhat stunned. He had only wanted to dispose of this junk as soon as possible; he had never even thought about making money from it!

"Yan'er, you're grown up now. You can make this decision yourself."

Xiao Zhan was quite open-minded about it. With a son like this, he could rest easy about everything. He believed Xiao Yan would make the right choice.

"Alright, I understand."

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yan raised his head. His dark eyes were full of ease as he smiled and said sincerely, "I'll just take twenty percent of the money from selling the pills! I already have enough money for now!"

"Haha, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. A hero truly emerges in his youth!"

Hearing this, the Third Elder, Xiao Jian, laughed heartily. Stroking his grizzled beard, he too felt gratified.

He understood honor and disgrace, knew when to advance and retreat, and remained calm in the face of change. The Xiao Household had truly produced a dragon!

"Good, then it's settled! Yan'er, thank you for your hard work."

With that, Xiao Zhan made the decision. Looking at the composed youth, he suddenly felt a little emotional.

As someone who had always watched over his son, he naturally knew what kind of blows Xiao Yan had suffered in the past!

Now, Xiao Yan had risen six stars in three months, and there were all these pills on the table. Ordinary people would only marvel at how impressive the youth was, unaware of how much sweat and hardship lay behind such accomplishments!

As his father, he could not help the youth much now. All he could do was support him quietly from behind...

That affectionate "thank you for your hard work" nearly broke Xiao Yan's resolve. His eyes reddened slightly, and he almost failed to hold back his tears.

Really, some things did not need to be said aloud. Having someone who understood you was a wonderful thing...

Though he had transmigrated here, after so many years together, he had truly accepted the man before him as his father.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go cultivate now."

Xiao Yan cupped his fists, let out a long breath, and spoke calmly.

"Go on. Don't exhaust yourself."

Xiao Zhan's eyes were full of concern. He nodded and smiled.

Hearing that, Xiao Yan turned and left. Under everyone's gazes, he quickly departed from the hall.

"Young Master Dongchen, shall we leave too?"

Ya Fei's red lips curled slightly as she smiled sweetly at Xiao Dongchen. Her beautiful eyes shimmered alluringly.

Hearing this, Xiao Dongchen could not help twitching at the corner of his mouth. Since when had this stunning beauty become so proactive?

"Nephew, do you and Miss Ya Fei have something else to take care of?"

Xiao Zhan, seated at the head of the room, noticed them as well. In his excellent mood, he smiled, raised a brow, and asked.

"Uncle Xiao, we do have some cooperation to discuss, so we'll be leaving first."

Asked so directly by Xiao Zhan, Xiao Dongchen immediately felt a headache coming on. He gave a perfunctory answer and turned to leave.

"I see. Then go take care of your business first, nephew."

Xiao Zhan nodded and smiled without understanding why.

Hearing this, Xiao Dongchen, who had only taken two steps, nearly stumbled. He grumbled inwardly.

Business? What business?

Busy drinking?

Or busy becoming her lover?

Seeing his awkward state, Ya Fei could not help covering her red lips and chuckling softly. Her beautiful eyes were full of amusement. Swaying her waist, she followed after him.

Soon, the two left the meeting hall and disappeared from the others' sight.

Clearwind Grand Restaurant.

Facing a table full of fine wine and delicious dishes, Xiao Dongchen sat there with little appetite.

After all, Ya Fei, with her graceful figure and stunning beauty, was seated beside him. With such beauty to feast his eyes on, who could still eat?

"What is it? The dishes don't suit your taste? Shall I have them replace the whole table? Or is there something you want to eat? I can have this restaurant's head chef make it."

Ya Fei sat elegantly in her chair, her legs bent together. Beneath her vivid red qipao, a tempting stretch of snow-white skin was exposed. Seeing that Xiao Dongchen barely touched his chopsticks, she spoke in a soft, seductive voice.

Clearly, she had come prepared. She had even changed clothes just for this meal.

Xiao Dongchen was dumbfounded. At this moment, a faint fragrance wafted toward him, a beauty was at his side, cleavage above and fair skin below. Her eyes were full of affection as she cast him flirtatious glances. How was he supposed to endure this?

Was she testing whether he was a gentleman?

The night was beautiful, and so was she, huh?

Fine, then he would play along!

"Ah, no need. Let's drink!"

After downing a cup by himself, Xiao Dongchen became more carefree. His gaze drifted, intentionally or not, toward those straight, round jade-like legs.

So white!

And so tender!

They looked like they could be pinched until water came out!

"Hehe, are you trying so hard to get your big sister drunk, you little rascal?"

Seeing the youth's burning gaze, Ya Fei's narrow, beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons. Supporting her fragrant cheek with one hand, her watery eyes watched his handsome, delicate face. Her cherry lips formed a seductive smile, and an alluring charm inadvertently appeared upon her lovely, enchanting face.

Hearing those ambiguous words beside his ear, Xiao Dongchen's heart trembled. He lightly bit his lip, feeling conflicted.

In this situation, if he were even a little more proactive, he could probably storm the Jade Gate Pass with the spring breeze, right?

This natural temptress truly understood men too well!

Letting out a long breath, Xiao Dongchen downed two more cups of wine before clearing his head somewhat. Curling his lips, he said flatly, "Forget it if you don't want to drink. How much is all this?"

"Huh?"

The moment those unromantic words came out, Ya Fei froze. The light smile on her lips vanished as well. She had not expected that, with such a beauty before him, this man could still remain so calm. Was her charm really not enough?

This was going too far. Ya Fei had navigated the Jia Ma Empire for so many years—when had she ever suffered such an insult?

Actually, it was not that Xiao Dongchen possessed the restraint of Liu Xiahui. Just then, he had sensed a trace of a Dou Emperor's aura. There was no need to think about it—it had to be that voyeur Ling Ying!

If he truly lost control of himself—no, even if he merely touched a leg—getting past Xun'er would probably not be easy!

"I've had enough to drink. I'll head back first."

Leaving behind a gold card worth ten thousand gold coins, Xiao Dongchen calmly turned and left, paying no attention to Ya Fei, who was sitting there questioning her entire life.

"Looks like Miss got it wrong. This guy really is ruthless. If it were me..."

Ling Ying, hidden in the shadows, stared at the youth's departing back and clicked his tongue in amazement.

Faced with such a beauty, he knew he absolutely would not have been able to resist!