. Xiao Zhan led Su Yun out of the hall.
The three elders of the Xiao family were puzzled, but said nothing.
After all, Xiao Zhan was the patriarch of the Xiao family, and they had no right to interfere in private matters.
Furthermore, Su Yun had been helping the Xiao family out of a past relationship with Xiao Lin. If
Xiao Zhan could use this opportunity to reminisce with Su Yun and strengthen their relationship, it would be a good thing for the Xiao family.
Without further ado, the three elders also left the hall.
Su Yun was led to the back hills by Xiao Zhan.
"Patriarch Xiao, what is it that you need my help with?"
Su Yun asked Xiao Zhan.
He was somewhat surprised; he hadn't guessed what Xiao Zhan had in mind.
Su Yun's recent collaboration with the Xiao family hadn't helped him much, but it had brought immense benefits to the Xiao family.
Thanks to those first-grade elixirs, the Xiao family's profits in the market had increased significantly, attracting a significant amount of traffic from the other two families.
With the Xiao family now thriving, he couldn't imagine Xiao Zhan would seek him out under these circumstances.
"Master Han, this time I'd like to ask you to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for my son, Xiao Yan!"
Xiao Zhan solemnly requested Su Yun.
Su Yun's expression suddenly dawned on him.
That's right, Xiao Yan's breakthrough to the Douzhe level would be this year.
Su Yun, knowing the answer, nodded to Xiao Zhan.
"So it's Grandpa Xiao Lin's grandson. He's about to break through
to the Douzhe level. Congratulations." Su Yun smiled and bowed to Xiao Zhan.
"Speaking of which, Xiao Yan's talent is truly formidable. If I remember correctly, he's only eleven years old this year."
A flicker of pride flashed through Xiao Zhan's heart. My son's talent was so outstanding that even a fourth-grade alchemist would praise him.
"Do you agree?"
"Of course."
Xiao Zhan was overjoyed. The Qi Gathering Powder was incredibly effective for achieving the Douzhe level. This year, his Xiao family would have an eleven-year-old Douzhe!
"However, I believe Clan Leader Xiao knows the rules of alchemy."
"Of course, but I'm short on cash. I only have two of these herbs. I wonder if Master is confident?"
Xiao Zhan felt a little uneasy. Generally speaking, a fourth-grade alchemist refining a fourth-grade elixir would have a 30-40% chance of success, considered high. But with only two herbs, Xiao Zhan felt unsure.
"Two herbs..."
Su Yun pondered for a moment, not immediately answering.
Given his true attainments, a mere Qi Gathering Powder, even just one, would be enough.
But if he acted as if it were effortless, Xiao Zhan and Xiao Yan might not appreciate it.
He was worried about the lack of opportunities to meet Xiao Yan and invest in him, and he couldn't afford to miss such an opportunity.
After all, he was his future good friend and brother, so naturally, he was concerned.
He had never doubted Xiao Yan's potential.
He reasoned that even if he intercepted every opportunity Xiao Yan had along his path to success according to his memory, Xiao Yan would still likely reach the level of Dou Di.
It wasn't that he had great confidence in Xiao Yan, but rather that he still remembered the system's activation requirements vividly.
A man of destiny!
"Master Han, are you having any difficulties?"
Just as Su Yun was pondering, Xiao Zhan spoke nervously beside him.
Su Yun came to his senses.
"Don't worry, Clan Leader Xiao, I will do my best!"
Su Yun feigned a serious expression and assured Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan finally felt relieved, though a hint of embarrassment remained.
"Xiao has another favor to ask."
"Please speak."
"It's the reward for refining the Qi Gathering Powder. Can you delay the payment later?"
Xiao Zhan's old face forced a stiff smile.
"Patriarch Xiao, what are you talking about? If it weren't for Old Man Xiao Lin saving me all those years ago, I wouldn't be where I am today. It's just a small reward, so I won't bother with it."
Su Yun's face was calm and righteous.
"Here, Xiao Yan, I thank you on behalf of Xiao Yan!"
Xiao Zhan was overjoyed, secretly remembering Su Yun's kindness.
Su Yun also smiled brightly. Just for this favor, Xiao Yan, this tool, would have a future.
His investment in Xiao Yan was also a form of insurance for himself.
Given Xiao Yan's personality, after receiving such a huge favor, he would definitely do everything he could to save him if he was in danger in the future.
Su Yun and Xiao Zhan chatted and laughed. After seeing Su Yun out, Xiao Zhan went back to find Xiao Yan.
Arriving at Xiao Yan's room, Xiao Zhan knocked on the door.
"Yan'er."
Father?
Xiao Yan, who had just finished training, was a little confused.
"Father, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Xiao Yan pushed open the door.
Xiao Zhan entered the room. "Yan'er, how is your recent training progress?"
A hint of confidence flashed across Xiao Yan's face.
"Father, the Dou Qi in my body is already overflowing. I can break through to Dou Zhe by adjusting my state during this period!"
Xiao Zhan was delighted. It seemed that the Qi Gathering Powder he prepared for Xiao Yan would be useful soon.
"That's perfect. I asked Master Han to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for you. You should rest well during this period and strive for success!"
Xiao Yan was overjoyed to hear this.
"Qi Gathering Powder! Master Han is willing to refine a Qi Gathering Powder for me!"
Han Li's name had long been known in the Xiao family. As the son of the clan leader, Xiao Yan naturally knew that Master Han Li was helping the Xiao family a lot because of his grandfather's old friendship.
"Yes, Yan'er, when you become a powerful warrior in the future, you must repay Master Han Li. This time, Master Han refined the medicine, and for your grandfather's sake,
he didn't even charge the fee." Xiao Yan nodded at this. How could he not know how to repay?
Master Han had taken such good care of the Xiao family because of his grandfather's old friendship, so he could also repay Master Han for the gift of a Qi Gathering Powder.
...
After leaving the Xiao family, Su Yun didn't return home immediately. Instead, he went to the Alchemist Guild in Wutan City.
He had been invited there today to exchange experiences with Luo Qianchen.
Although he was the one talking, Luo Qianchen was the one listening.
Two hours passed in a flash. Su Yun felt thirsty and coughed. A woman standing nearby immediately poured him a cup of tea.
Su Yun nodded in satisfaction, very understanding.
The woman's name was Luo Qianyun, an alchemist apprentice, brought by Luo Qianchen as his disciple.
Luo Qianyun was about twenty years old and at the level of a three-star fighter, considered a very talented person in Wutan City.
"Let's stop here today."
Su Yun finished his tea and said.
He was a little tired after talking for so long, and Luo Qianchen might not be able to digest it all, after all, the old president's talent was really not high.
Luo Qianchen looked unsatisfied, and a trace of regret and unwillingness flashed in his eyes.
Breaking through the realm of fourth-grade alchemist was his lifelong wish, but this year he had summoned Su Yun under various pretexts, giving him gifts and conveniences wherever necessary, just to get Su Yun to guide him more.
But after this year, he still felt that the bottleneck had not loosened at all.
Is this the end of my life?
(End of this chapter)