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Xiao Zhan led Su Yun away from the hall.
The Three Elders of the Xiao Family were a bit puzzled but did not say much.
After all, Xiao Zhan was the head of the Xiao Family, and they had no right to interfere in private matters.
Besides, Su Yun had helped the Xiao Family out of consideration for Xiao Lin's old friendship.
If Xiao Zhan could use this opportunity to reconnect with Su Yun and strengthen their relationship, it would be a good thing for the Xiao Family.
The Three Elders did not think much of it and left the hall as well.
Su Yun was taken by Xiao Zhan to the Rear Mountain.
"Head of the Xiao Family, what is it that you need my humble self to assist with?" Su Yun asked.
He was somewhat surprised, not having guessed what Xiao Zhan might want from him.
Recently, Su Yun's cooperation with the Xiao Family had not been particularly beneficial to him, but it had greatly benefited the Xiao Family.
With the help of those first-grade medicinal pills, the Xiao Family's profits in the market had significantly increased, drawing away a considerable number of customers from the other two major families.
Now that the Xiao Family was thriving, he could not think of any reason why Xiao Zhan would need to find him under these circumstances.
"Master Han, this time, I am asking the master to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for my son, Xiao Yan!" Xiao Zhan said solemnly.
Su Yun's expression changed.
That's right, Xiao Yan is due to break through to the Martial Practitioner level this year.
Su Yun understood and nodded at Xiao Zhan.
"Ah, so it's Xiao Lin's grandson who is about to break through to the Martial Practitioner level. Congratulations." Su Yun smiled and clasped his hands in greeting.
"Speaking of which, Xiao Yan's talent is truly astonishing. If I recall correctly, he is only eleven this year, right?" Su Yun said.
A hint of pride flashed across Xiao Zhan's face. His son's talent was truly outstanding, even earning praise from 4th Rank Alchemists.
"So, you are willing to help?" Xiao Zhan asked.
"Of course." Su Yun replied.
Xiao Zhan was overjoyed. The Qi Gathering Powder had a miraculous effect on breaking through to the Martial Practitioner level, and this year the Xiao Family would have an eleven-year-old Martial Practitioner!
"However, I believe you are aware of the rules of the alchemists." Su Yun said.
"Of course, but I am short on funds. I only have two sets of ingredients. I wonder if the master has the confidence to refine it?" Xiao Zhan asked, a bit anxious. Generally, a 4th Rank Alchemist had only a thirty to forty percent success rate when refining fourth-grade medicinal pills, and with only two sets of ingredients, Xiao Zhan was not confident.
"Two sets of ingredients..." Su Yun pondered for a moment, not giving an immediate answer.
Given his true expertise, a mere Qi Gathering Powder would be easy to refine, even with just one set of ingredients.
However, if he made it seem too easy, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan might not appreciate it.
He was looking for an opportunity to get closer to Xiao Yan and invest in him, and this was a perfect chance.
After all, Xiao Yan was his future tool, and he naturally cared about him.
He had never doubted Xiao Yan's potential.
Based on his judgment, even if he intercepted all of Xiao Yan's opportunities for growth, Xiao Yan would still become a Martial Emperor.
It was not that he had great confidence in Xiao Yan, but rather that he remembered the conditions for activating the system.
Chosen One!
"Master Han, is there any difficulty?" Xiao Zhan asked anxiously.
Su Yun came back to his senses.
"Head of the Xiao Family, rest assured, I will do my best!" Su Yun said solemnly.
Xiao Zhan's heart eased a bit, but his expression was still a bit awkward.
"I have one more request." Xiao Zhan said.
"Please, go on." Su Yun replied.
"It's about the payment for refining the Qi Gathering Powder. Could we delay it for a while?" Xiao Zhan forced a stiff smile.
"Head of the Xiao Family, what are you saying? If it weren't for the fact that Xiao Lin saved me years ago, I wouldn't be here today. A mere payment is nothing to worry about." Su Yun said with a calm and righteous demeanor.
"Thank you, I will have Xiao Yan express his gratitude to you!" Xiao Zhan was overjoyed and secretly recorded Su Yun's kindness.
Su Yun was also pleased. For this favor, Xiao Yan would be bound to him in the future.
Investing in Xiao Yan was also a form of insurance for himself.
Given Xiao Yan's character, with such a significant debt of gratitude, he would surely come to Su Yun's aid if Su Yun were ever in danger.
Su Yun and Xiao Zhan chatted happily, and after seeing Su Yun off, Xiao Zhan went to find Xiao Yan.
He knocked on Xiao Yan's door.
"Yan'er."
Father?
Xiao Yan, who had just finished his cultivation, was a bit puzzled.
"Father, what is it?" Xiao Yan opened the door.
Xiao Zhan entered the room. "Yan'er, how is your recent cultivation progress?"
A hint of confidence flashed across Xiao Yan's face.
"Father, the Battle Qi in my body is already overflowing. I can break through to the Martial Practitioner level after adjusting my state for a while!"
Xiao Zhan was delighted. The Qi Gathering Powder he had prepared for Xiao Yan would be put to use soon.
"Perfect. I have asked Master Han to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for you. Rest well during this period and strive for success in one attempt!" Xiao Zhan said.
Xiao Yan was overjoyed.
"Qi Gathering Powder! Master Han is willing to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for me!"
Han Li's reputation had already spread throughout the Xiao Family, and as the son of the head, Xiao Yan naturally knew that Master Han had helped the Xiao Family out of consideration for his grandfather's old friendship.
"Yes, Yan'er, you must repay Master Han well in the future. This time, Master Han did not even charge for the refinement, out of respect for your grandfather." Xiao Zhan said.
Xiao Yan nodded. He was not the kind of person who would not repay kindness!
Master Han had taken good care of the Xiao Family out of respect for his grandfather's old friendship, and he, Xiao Yan, would repay Master Han for the Qi Gathering Powder.
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After leaving the Xiao Family, Su Yun did not immediately return home but went to the Alchemist Guild in Wu Tan City.
He had been invited here today to exchange experiences with Luo Qianchen.
Although he did most of the talking, Luo Qianchen mostly listened.
After two hours, Su Yun was a bit thirsty, coughed, and a woman standing nearby immediately poured him a cup of tea.
Su Yun nodded in satisfaction. She was very considerate.
The woman was named Luo Qianyun, an alchemist apprentice brought along by Luo Qianchen, who was the old man's disciple.
Luo Qianyun was in her early twenties, at the realm of a 3-star Martial Practitioner, which was considered excellent talent in Wu Tan City.
"That's all for today." Su Yun said after finishing his tea.
He was a bit tired after talking for so long, and Luo Qianchen might not fully digest everything. After all, the old man's talent was not particularly high.
Luo Qianchen looked disappointed and reluctant.
Breaking through to the 4th Rank Alchemist realm was his lifelong dream, and over the past year, he had invited Su Yun over many times under various pretexts, offering gifts and providing conveniences, all to get more guidance from Su Yun.
However, after a year, he still felt no progress in breaking through his bottleneck.
Am I destined to stop here for the rest of my life?
(End of Chapter)