Visiting the Dan Family, and Dan Chen's Shyness

"I'll also give orders to purchase a batch of Azurefall Life-Nourishing Root as quickly as possible," Xuan Kongzi said gently. "When will you need it, my young friend? If it's urgent, I'll visit the Dan Family myself."

Purchasing that much would take time. Xuan Kongzi was worried Xiao Yan needed the medicinal herbs immediately. If so, they would have to visit the Dan Family and get some from them to tide him over.

Xiao Yan broke off his thoughts and nodded to Xuan Kongzi.

"I'll go to the Dan Family with you, Senior. Perhaps after our visit, they won't need the roots anymore." Xiao Yan stood, his expression certain.

Xuan Kongzi was puzzled, but he asked no questions. He tore open space and took Xiao Yan to the Dan Family.

Both men were Nine Revolutions Dou Zun experts, so they traveled swiftly. It was not long before they reached the Dan Family estate.

The vast estate resembled a city district. Its gates towered overhead, bronze characters were set into the gatehouse plaque, and the Dan Family's pill-shaped crest appeared everywhere.

Neither man concealed his aura. The moment they arrived, the Dan Family's experts sensed them.

The experts flew out of the estate without hesitation, and a middle-aged man was the first to reach Xiao Yan and Xuan Kongzi.

When the man saw Xuan Kongzi, a friendly smile appeared on his face.

"President Xuan Kongzi, what brings you here?" the man asked in surprise.

An important figure like Xuan Kongzi rarely strayed far from the Pill Tower. It was unusual for him to leave it at all.

The man also noticed Xiao Yan beside him, and his expression tightened.

He sensed an aura from the young man that was no weaker than Xuan Kongzi's.

That startled him. Judging by Xiao Yan's