"Please wait a moment, honored guests. I'll inform the family head right away."
Before the Ye Family's gates, the guard bowed and scraped, his manner so respectful that no fault could be found with it.
Upon seeing Chen Cang's alchemist robes, the guard had approached of his own accord to greet them. Once he learned that they wished to visit the family head, the scene before them had followed.
Chen Cang nodded slightly and watched the guard run into the residence.
Only two or three minutes later, the guard returned. Ahead of him walked an elderly man in green robes who looked to be in his fifties.
"Distinguished guests have arrived, and I failed to come out sooner to welcome you. I am Ye Zhong. Greetings, young friends."
Still some twenty meters away, Ye Zhong had already cupped his hands and come forward to greet them. He was courtesy itself.
His strength was rather ordinary, his cultivation currently only that of a Three-Star Dou Zong. But as the Ye Family head, he was naturally no fool. His seasoned way of dealing with people made this first meeting feel like a spring breeze.
"You're too kind, Family Head Ye. I've taken the liberty of visiting because there's something I wish to discuss with you." Chen Cang cupped his hands in return and stated his purpose without beating around the bush.
Give me a foot of respect, and I'll return you a yard. Such was always the way of getting along with others.
"I've long heard of your reputation, young friend Chen Cang. To become a Rank 7 Alchemist in your early twenties-your future knows no bounds. Please bring your family and follow me. Shall we talk inside?"
"Just as I'd hoped."
Entering the Ye Family residence, they passed along a Gravel