After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yuwen Nianjing learned that Dongfang Yuxi had been dispatched by the Alchemy Directorate to Profound Elixir Island to handle the harvesting and processing of spirit herbs. She immediately said, "Brother Yuxi has a solid grounding in medicinal theory. I believe your arrival will speed things up considerably."
"You flatter me, Nianjing." Dongfang Yuxi hurriedly replied modestly. "My outlook used to be narrow, and I was stuck in my ways. Only after joining the Alchemy Directorate did I realize that there were always greater people beyond greater people, and higher heavens beyond higher heavens. Those more outstanding than me are as numerous as carp crossing a river. Especially you few, Nianjing—your strength has long since risen to heights I can only look up to."
"Don't say that, Brother Yuxi. As a Celestial Realm cultivator, you are still young. You will have many opportunities ahead of you." Yuwen Nianjing smiled and shook her head, then turned her attention to Dongfang Mingxu and Dongfang Lingrou. "These two children must be Mingxu and Lingrou, right? I heard Shouye mention them. Both are excellent children."
Dongfang Yuxi hastily had the two children step forward to pay their respects, introducing them as he did. "As for Mingxu, I intend to keep him by my side and teach him properly, so that he can support the Jingang Dongfang Clan in the future. Lingrou has somewhat better aptitude, and she is quick-witted as well. I plan to have her pursue further studies at Changning County Academy and follow the Academy path, so she can serve the nation after completing her studies."
"Both sound very good." Yuwen Nianjing nodded approvingly. She took out some pills and Qian Gold notes as gifts, pressing them into the children's hands. "Do not decline. Cultivate diligently and study