Chapter 15: A Grand Gesture
After having a meal with Xiao Xun'er, Xiao Tian went directly to find the clan leader and the three elders.
In the meeting hall, Xiao Zhan asked curiously, "Xiao Tian, what brings you here?"
Without saying a word, Xiao Tian waved his hand, and a pile of jade bottles appeared on the table.
"What are these?" the First Elder asked.
"These are medicinal pills," Xiao Tian explained slowly. "This part here is first-grade healing powder, Coagulating Powder, and this part is first-grade detoxifying powder, Qingxin Powder. Additionally, these bottles are second-grade Foundation Establishment Liquid."
"Hiss!"
Seeing nearly two thousand bottles of medicinal pills, even Xiao Zhan and the three elders, who were usually composed, couldn't help but gasp in shock.
Despite being descendants of ancient Dou Emperors, they had never seen such a large quantity of medicinal pills before.
The Second Elder swallowed hard and couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Tian, where did you get all these pills?"
"Rest assured, my master made these," Xiao Tian said casually. "You should be aware that the Foundation Establishment Liquid auctioned at the Mittel Auction House a while ago was made by my master."
"Your master?" The Third Elder asked in surprise. "When did you find an alchemist master?"
"Just recently," Xiao Tian replied calmly. "Haven't you noticed that I haven't been out much lately? I've been learning alchemy from my master."
"Hahaha!" The First Elder burst into laughter. "Heaven is helping our Xiao family! We have an alchemist now!"
"Indeed," Xiao Zhan agreed. "With an alchemist in our Xiao family, I wonder who in Wu Tan City will dare to provoke us in the future."
The Second Elder sighed in amazement, "I never thought you, Xiao Tian, would not only have excellent Dou Qi talent but also a talent for alchemy!"
After a moment of admiration, Xiao Zhan asked, "Xiao Tian, did your master mention how to split the profits?"
"We'll split it seventy-thirty," Xiao Tian said nonchalantly. "As for those bottles of Foundation Establishment Liquid, my master said to consider them a gift to the Xiao family."
"This is too generous!" Xiao Zhan and the three elders were overwhelmed by the windfall. The profit from the first-grade pills alone was substantial, and the few bottles of Foundation Establishment Liquid were worth more than two hundred thousand gold coins. They couldn't help but marvel at the wealth of an alchemist.
"Alright, I've delivered the pills. I'll be heading to the Mittel Auction House now!" Xiao Tian said, and he left quickly.
Watching Xiao Tian's departing figure, the Third Elder couldn't help but exclaim, "Our Xiao family has produced a dragon!"
...
At the Mittel Auction House.
In the VIP room.
"Xiao Tian, you finally came," Ya Fei said with a hint of resentment in her voice as she entered. "I've been working tirelessly to sell your Foundation Establishment Liquid. I sold it for a total of 418,000 gold coins. But it's been over a month, and you haven't come to see me."
"It's my fault, it's my fault," Xiao Tian apologized. He flicked his finger, and eight more bottles of Foundation Establishment Liquid appeared. "Ya Fei, these are the latest batch of Foundation Establishment Liquid. Sell them to the auction house at 20,000 gold coins per bottle."
Hearing that she could buy eight bottles of Foundation Establishment Liquid for only 160,000 gold coins, a smile immediately appeared on Ya Fei's face.
"Oh, how can I accept this!" Despite her words, Ya Fei quickly took the bottles, knowing she could make a profit of over 20,000 gold coins per bottle.
"Ya Fei," Xiao Tian said, sipping his tea, "I also want to buy a batch of medicinal ingredients. Can the Mittel Auction House provide them?"
"Oh?" Ya Fei's eyes sparkled. Sitting down, she asked, "What medicinal ingredients do you need this time?"
"I need twelve fifty-year-old Black Leaf Lotuses, six mature Snake Saliva Fruits, three twenty-year-old Gathering Spirit Grasses, and three water-attribute second-grade magic beast cores."
"Please wait a moment while I check our inventory," Ya Fei said, and she left to find Gu Ni.
Gu Ni was reviewing alchemy books when Ya Fei approached. He asked, "Miss, what brings you here?"
"Uncle Gu Ni, do we have any fifty-year-old Black Leaf Lotuses, mature Snake Saliva Fruits, twenty-year-old Gathering Spirit Grasses, or water-attribute second-grade magic beast cores in our inventory?"
Hearing these ingredients, Gu Ni's expression changed. He asked, "Miss, who needs these ingredients?"
"Why? Is there a problem with these ingredients?" Ya Fei asked, puzzled.
Gu Ni took a deep breath and said, "If I'm not mistaken, these ingredients are for refining Qi Gathering Powder."
"What? Qi Gathering Powder, a fourth-grade pill?" Ya Fei's expression changed in surprise. "Does that mean Xiao Tian's master is a fourth-grade or higher alchemist?"
"That should be the case," Gu Ni nodded. "But I wonder who his master is. In the empire, there are only about twenty fourth-grade or higher alchemists."
Ya Fei's eyes shone with excitement. "A disciple of at least a fourth-grade alchemist. It seems we need to build a stronger relationship with Xiao Tian."
...
Ya Fei quickly returned to the VIP room and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Xiao Tian. Some of the ingredients you need are hard to find, and we only have two in stock. I'll contact other Mittel Auction Houses in nearby cities, and it should take a few days to gather everything. I'll notify you at the Xiao family when they're ready."
"No need to notify me. I'll come by in a few days," Xiao Tian said, waving his hand before getting up to leave.
He had come to the Mittel Auction House mainly to see if they had the ingredients for Qi Gathering Powder. With the ingredients unavailable, he had to temporarily abandon his plan to refine a fourth-grade pill.
Returning to the Xiao family, Xiao Tian had some free time. Using his key, he opened the door and stepped through.
...
At the Ironwood Estate.
Back at the Yang Yuan Stone Mine.
Xiao Tian had just arrived when he heard Lin Dong and Qing Tan talking about going to Qingyang Town for a trade fair. Flashing over to Lin Dong, Xiao Tian said, "Take me with you. I want to see what this trade fair is like!"
"Yes, sir!" Lin Dong replied, unable to refuse. "Shall we ride horses, sir?"
"Ride horses?" Xiao Tian shook his head. "That's too slow. Let me show you what flying feels like!"
Seizing the opportunity to hold Qing Tan, Xiao Tian wouldn't pass it up.
"Alright!" Lin Dong nodded. He had never experienced flying before. Seeing Lin Dong agree, Qing Tan also complied.
Xiao Tian opened his arms. "Hold on tight, you two. Don't fall."
Lin Dong and Qing Tan each took one side, huddling against Xiao Tian. Hugging them, Xiao Tian soared into the sky, heading towards Qingyang Town.
(End of Chapter)
Friends, if you want to read chapters in advance, subscribe to my patreon.
You can also buy the book if you are only interested in reading the novel.