LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 22: Gathering Qi Pill
Chapter 22: Gathering Qi Pill
Xiao Zhan led Su Yun away from the main hall.
The three elders of the Xiao family were somewhat puzzled but didn't say much. After all, Xiao Zhan was the patriarch of the Xiao family, and discussing private matters was beyond their authority.
Moreover, Su Yun had only helped the Xiao family out of consideration for Xiao Lin's old relationship. Xiao Zhan saw this as an opportunity to strengthen their ties with Su Yun, which was beneficial for the Xiao family.
Without dwelling too much on it, the three elders left the main hall.
Su Yun was taken by Xiao Zhan to the back mountain.
"Clan Leader Xiao, may I know what matter requires Han's assistance?" Su Yun inquired.
He was somewhat surprised, as he hadn't guessed why Xiao Zhan wanted to see him.
During this time, Su Yun's collaboration with the Xiao family hadn't been particularly beneficial for him, but it had significantly increased the profits for the Xiao family in the market. The sales of first-grade pills had diverted a considerable number of customers from the other two major families.
Now that the Xiao family was thriving, Su Yun couldn't fathom why Xiao Zhan would seek his help in this situation.
"Master Han, this time, I would like to ask for your help in refining a Gathering Qi Pill for my son, Xiao Yan," Xiao Zhan requested with a solemn expression.
Su Yun suddenly realized.
Indeed, it had been a year since Xiao Yan had attempted to break through to the Dou Practitioner realm.
Su Yun nodded in understanding.
"Oh, so it's the grandson of Old Master Xiao Lin. Congratulations on his breakthrough if I'm not mistaken," Su Yun smiled and extended his hand towards Xiao Zhan.
"Speaking of it, Xiao Yan's talent is truly remarkable. If I recall correctly, he's only eleven years old this year," Su Yun praised, acknowledging Xiao Zhan's pride in his son's exceptional aptitude as a fourth-grade alchemist.
"Have you agreed then?" Xiao Zhan asked eagerly.
"Of course," Su Yun replied.
Xiao Zhan was overjoyed. The Gathering Qi Pill had remarkable effects on breaking through to the Dou Practitioner realm. This year, the Xiao family would welcome a Dou Practitioner at the age of eleven!
"However, according to the rules of alchemists, I believe Clan Leader Xiao is aware," Su Yun reminded.
"Of course, but my funds are limited. I only have two sets of medicinal ingredients. Do you think you can manage?" Xiao Zhan asked with some anxiety. Typically, even a fourth-grade alchemist had a success rate of around thirty to forty percent when refining a fourth-grade pill. With only two sets of ingredients, Xiao Zhan was uncertain.
"Two sets of ingredients..." Su Yun pondered for a moment and didn't immediately respond.
In terms of his actual skill, refining a Gathering Qi Pill was a trivial matter for Su Yun. Even if there was only one set of ingredients, it would be sufficient.
However, if he made it sound too easy, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan might not value it. Su Yun was looking for an opportunity to interact more with Xiao Yan, perhaps investing in his future.
He had never doubted Xiao Yan's potential. Even if he intercepted all the opportunities on Xiao Yan's growth path according to his memories, Xiao Yan would likely still become a Dou Emperor.
It wasn't that he had great confidence in Xiao Yan; it was just that the conditions for triggering the system were still vivid in his memory.
The Chosen One!
"Master Han, is there any difficulty?" Xiao Zhan spoke anxiously beside him.
Su Yun snapped out of his thoughts.
"Clan Leader Xiao, rest assured. I will do my best," Su Yun assured Xiao Zhan with a serious expression.
Xiao Zhan finally relaxed a bit, but soon after, he looked a bit embarrassed.
"Clan Leader Xiao, there is another matter I'd like to ask."
"Please speak."
"It's about the remuneration for refining the Gathering Qi Pill. Can it be postponed for some time?" Xiao Zhan's old face squeezed out a stiff smile.
"Clan Leader Xiao, you're being too polite. If it weren't for Old Master Xiao Lin saving me many years ago, I wouldn't be who I am today. A mere remuneration is unnecessary," Su Yun said with an air of indifference and righteousness.
"Well, Clan Leader Xiao, consider it my gratitude to your son, Xiao Yan, for helping me back then!"
Chapter 22: Gathering Qi Pill (Continued)
Xiao Zhan was overjoyed, silently noting Su Yun's favor in his heart.
Su Yun, on the other hand, was all smiles in his heart. With this favor, Xiao Yan, the future tool, wouldn't be able to escape. Investing in Xiao Yan was also a form of insurance for Su Yun.
Given Xiao Yan's character, having accepted such a significant favor, he would undoubtedly go to great lengths to help Su Yun if he ever faced danger in the future.
After some friendly banter between Su Yun and Xiao Zhan, when Su Yun was escorted out, Xiao Zhan turned back to find Xiao Yan.
Entering Xiao Yan's room, Xiao Zhan knocked on the door.
"Yan'er."
Father?
Xiao Yan, who had just finished his cultivation, was a bit puzzled.
"Father, what brings you to me?" Xiao Yan opened the door.
Xiao Zhan stepped into the room. "Yan'er, how has your recent cultivation progress been?"
A trace of confidence flashed across Xiao Yan's face.
"Father, the Dou Qi in my body is overflowing. With some adjustment in my state, I can break through to the Dou Practitioner realm!"
Xiao Zhan felt a surge of joy. The Gathering Qi Pill he had prepared for Xiao Yan seemed like it wouldn't be needed for much longer.
"Perfect, I've asked Master Han to refine a Gathering Qi Pill for you. Take this time to rest and strive for a successful breakthrough!" Xiao Zhan happily conveyed the news.
Xiao Yan was overjoyed. "A Gathering Qi Pill! Master Han is willing to refine a Gathering Qi Pill for me!"
Xiao Yan was well aware of Han Li's reputation, and the fact that Master Han was helping the Xiao family due to the old relationship with his grandfather.
"Yes, Yan'er, in the future, when you become a strong individual, be sure to repay Master Han for his kindness. This time, Master Han is even waiving the alchemy fee due to your grandfather's face," Xiao Zhan reminded Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan nodded. He understood the importance of repaying favors. If Master Han had shown such kindness to the Xiao family, Xiao Yan would make sure to repay him generously, especially for this Gathering Qi Pill.
After Su Yun left the Xiao family, instead of immediately returning home, he went to the Alchemist Guild in Wutan City.
Today, he was invited here to exchange experiences with Luo Qianchen.
Even though Su Yun did all the talking throughout, Luo Qianchen listened attentively.
After two hours, Su Yun felt a bit thirsty. With a cough, a girl standing nearby immediately poured him a cup of tea.
Su Yun nodded in satisfaction; he was quite experienced in such matters.
This girl was named Luo Qianyun, an apprentice alchemist. She was taken in as an apprentice by Luo Qianyun and was considered the old man's disciple.
Luo Qianyun, around twenty years old, was at the Three-Star Dou Practitioner level, showcasing remarkable talent in Wutan City.
"Let's end it here today," Su Yun said after drinking the tea.
He was a bit tired after talking for so long, and Luo Qianchen might not fully grasp everything. After all, the old guild leader's talent was indeed not high.
Luo Qianchen, with a somewhat unsatisfied expression, revealed a hint of regret and reluctance.
Breaking through to the Fourth-Grade Alchemist realm was his lifelong dream, but after a year of inviting Su Yun in various ways, he still felt that the bottleneck had not budged at all.
Could it be that I'm destined to stop here in my life?
(End of this chapter)
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