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Not to mention a Fifth Rank Alchemist, if it weren't for the grace of their ancestors and Su Yun's assistance, the Xiao Family wouldn't even be able to hire a Fourth Rank Alchemist.
As Su Yun and Xiao Zhan discussed how to help Xiao Yan recover, on the other side, Xiao Yan ran all the way to the back mountain of the Xiao Family. He looked up at the sky with a numb expression, like a walking corpse.
"Brother Xiao Yan."
Suddenly, Xiao Xun'er's worried voice came from a distance.
She had been instructing Ling Ying to secretly keep an eye on their situation. The moment Xiao Yan ran out, she received the news.
"Brother Xiao Yan, what's wrong? Is there something on your mind?"
Xiao Xun'er pretended to be unaware, coming to Xiao Yan's side with a gentle and soft voice.
Xiao Yan's face was stiff, and he did not respond.
A hint of panic flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. He did not want Xiao Xun'er to see him in his current state, so he forced himself to remain calm.
Xiao Xun'er was filled with concern for Xiao Yan, reaching out her delicate hand to comfort him.
The girl's hand was slender and soft, like warm white jade. But the moment it touched Xiao Yan, it was like setting off a bomb.
Xiao Yan pushed Xiao Xun'er to the ground and ran deep into the back mountain.
"Brother Xiao Yan!"
Xiao Xun'er got up from the ground, dusting off her clothes, and looked worriedly in the direction Xiao Yan had gone.
But she also knew that it wasn't the right time to chase after him. Xiao Yan was like a frightened horse, bumping into anyone he encountered.
"Old Ling, follow him and make sure Brother Xiao Yan doesn't have any accidents."
"Yes."
A black figure darted like a beam of light in the direction Xiao Yan had gone.
Xiao Xun'er was full of worry, but she had no good solutions.
She couldn't use the family's resources to help Xiao Yan, after all, her purpose for coming to the Xiao Family wasn't simple...
The sky gradually darkened. After discussing with Xiao Zhan for a while, Su Yun returned home.
There was nothing he could do to help, and he couldn't help.
However, this was an opportunity to make Xiao Yan more grateful to him.
Generally, during the Martial Qi stage, one cannot take pills.
But there are always alchemists who can create specific pills with their talent, suitable for those in the Martial Qi stage.
For example, Old Medicine's Foundation Building Spirit Liquid.
The Purified Lotus Demon Sage, who is a fire attribute, might be interested in the formula for this reason.
In his residual soul, there were a few formulas for pills that could be used during the Martial Qi stage.
These pills, like the Foundation Building Spirit Liquid, were not solid pills but a spirit liquid that could be diluted in water.
They could be used for medicinal baths, and long-term use could enhance one's aptitude and physical strength.
Exchanging a small amount of resources for long-term returns was something he was willing to do.
The value of the title 'Chosen One' was something he had never doubted.
A little investment, with negligible costs, was all he needed. He only had to refine and deliver the pills at the beginning of each month.
With his refining speed and financial resources, it wouldn't take him much effort.
After a month, delivering the pills would naturally earn him the gratitude of both Xiao Yan and Xiao Zhan.
After a month, the news of Xiao Yan losing his martial qi had spread throughout Wu Tan City.
During this time, Xiao Yan felt like each day was a year. Almost everyone in the family was gossiping behind his back.
Eventually, they stopped pretending and started talking about his loss of martial qi right in front of him.
Every day, he had to endure the ridicule and mockery of those who once bowed to him. His spirit was exhausted, and he suffered greatly.
Su Yun didn't stay at the Xiao Family for long before leaving.
He planned to visit the Mittel Auction House. Of course, it wasn't to agree to the Middle-aged Manager's recruitment.
Instead, he intended to entrust him with the acquisition of some herbs and other items.
Arriving at the Mittel Auction House, as expected, he was invited into the VIP room by the Middle-aged Manager.
"This time, I want to buy some herbs."
Su Yun got straight to the point.
After this period, they had become old acquaintances, so there was no need for formalities.
"Alright."
The middle-aged man nodded, unsurprised. There were only two reasons why Su Yun would come to the Mittel Auction House.
To buy herbs or sell pills.
"By the way, I also want to acquire two types of Beast Fire."
"Beast Fire?"
The middle-aged man was a bit puzzled but then understood.
Many alchemists have a great interest in various flames.
Some alchemists who love collecting Beast Fire even have dozens of types.
In his view, this Master Han had suddenly developed an interest in playing with them.
"Does Master have any specific requirements for the Beast Fire?"
Su Yun pondered for a moment.
"The type of Beast Fire is not limited, the higher the quality, the better. Of course, if there isn't high-quality Beast Fire, that's fine too."
The middle-aged man nodded, indicating he understood.
"Have you heard of the Three-Stripe Green Spirit Pill?"
Su Yun sat calmly, looking very relaxed.
"Three-Stripe Green Spirit Pill!"
The middle-aged man's expression changed.
"Master is going to refine the Three-Stripe Green Spirit Pill?"
The middle-aged man's eyes gleamed.
The Three-Stripe Green Spirit Pill is a peak Fourth Rank pill, comparable to a Fifth Rank pill.
This pill can enhance the strength of Martial Masters and Great Martial Masters, and even help Martial Masters break through to Great Martial Masters.
The reason the middle-aged man was so excited was that this pill could even help Great Martial Masters break through to Spirit Fighters!
He was named Miter Kuantang, just like Luo Qianchen, a Nine-Star Great Martial Master.
He had been stuck at this stage for three years. If nothing unexpected happened, it would take another three years before he had a chance to break through to Spirit Fighter, and even then, the chances were not high.
Spirit Fighter! Spirit Fighter-level experts are already the backbone of the Jiamai Empire.
In another year, the family would begin to change positions.
Competition within large families is very intense. If nothing unexpected happened, the most likely outcome in a year was that he would remain in Wu Tan City.
A slightly better outcome would be a transfer to a city slightly better than Wu Tan City, but still one of the least prosperous in the Jiamai Empire.
But if he could break through to Spirit Fighter, everything would be different!
In this world, it ultimately comes down to strength.
If he had the strength of a Spirit Fighter, then in the next position change, he might be assigned to a more prosperous city, or even transferred back to the Imperial Capital to be closer to the center of power, which was not impossible.
Miter Kuantang's reaction was noted by Su Yun.
Taking out a list of herbs from his storage ring, he smiled and said, "The herbs on this list, plus two types of Beast Fire, the reward is one Three-Stripe Green Spirit Pill. What do you think?"
Through the system's scanning function, Su Yun naturally knew that Miter Kuantang was a Nine-Star Great Martial Master.
This could be considered his reward.
During his time in Wu Tan City, Miter Kuantang had gone out of his way to help him, using his family's influence and personal connections to find many rare herbs.
One Three-Stripe Green Spirit Pill was a fitting reward.
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