Seeing Ye Chen's slightly changing expression, Lin Qingyue just chuckled, and then walked towards Ye Chen step by step with her long, slender, white legs.
A strong feminine scent hit him in the face, and Ye Chen, a thirteen-year-old boy with an uncle's heart, couldn't bear it instantly, and he took a half step back.
"Chuckle…"
Seeing this, Lin Qingyue raised her hand to cover her red lips and giggled.
"Don't be afraid, little one. I don't eat people..."
Ye Chen only felt his scalp tingling...
Although Lin Qingyue looked even younger than Lin Yutong, when Ye Chen thought about the fact that she already had seven children, most of whom were older than himself, he suddenly had an indescribable feeling and just wanted to escape quickly.
"I can let go of the Dragon Yuan matter, but from now on, little guy, you need to owe me a favor..."
Favor?
Ye Chen frowned immediately.
I'm just a Dou Ling, what right do I have to ask a Dou Zong for a favor? Is it just because of that seventh-grade alchemist teacher I made up earlier?
Looking at Ye Chen's expression, Lin Qingyue naturally knew what he was thinking. She smiled slightly and said, "Of course, this favor is not just because of you, but because of the family behind you..."
This surprised Ye Chen. Could it be that this woman knew his origins?
"Don't be surprised. Yecheng is not far from Qingyue City. How could I, the city lord, not know that the young patriarch of the Ye family has come to Qingyue City? Wouldn't that be blind?"
This woman actually knew her identity!
No wonder he could easily give up a rare item like Dragon Yuan. Compared with the favors owed to the Ye family, Dragon Yuan was really nothing.
After all, Dragon Essence is only useful to people below the Dou Zong level. For a Dou Zong like Lin Qingyue, the favors from an alchemist family like the Ye family are obviously more valuable.
only...
Ye Chen asked curiously, "I wonder how the City Lord recognized me? I don't think I've ever revealed any flaws in the city. Besides, I've never left the family before, so it's impossible for anyone to recognize me."
"Well..." Lin Qingyue didn't hide anything and smiled to explain Ye Chen's doubts: "The Hu Tian next to you, as far as I know, he is the most loyal servant of Master Ye Xun, the ancestor of the Ye family. More than ten years ago, I had the honor of meeting Master Ye Xun and happened to recognize him..."
So that's how it is!
Ye Chen suddenly realized that although not many people had seen his true face, his reputation was still very well-known. He just didn't expect that Lin Qingyue had actually met the ancestor. But if that was the case, why didn't Hu Tian tell him?
Perhaps seeing the doubt in Ye Chen's heart, Lin Qingyue continued: "At that time, I was just a one-star Dou Zong, and there were many powerful people at that time who wanted to ask Master Ye Xun for help. So, maybe Master Ye Xun didn't even notice me, a little transparent person..."
Little transparent...
Ye Chen looked speechlessly at this extremely charming woman.
This kind of person who is like a sight harvester wherever he goes will be a little transparent...
However, regardless of whether this was true or false, Ye Chen no longer cared. After all, if the other party knew his true identity, it would only benefit him, not harm him.
As for the favor of the Ye family, Ye Chen still has the final say.
For Lin Qingyue, this favor was most likely just asking the Ye family to help her refine a seventh-grade elixir. This might be very troublesome for someone like Lin Qingyue, and even if they could find it, it would definitely cost a lot, but for the Ye family, it was really just a piece of cake.
What's more, according to the rules of the alchemist, the medicinal materials used to help refine the medicine need to be provided by the other party themselves, and there is no guarantee of success, so it doesn't matter.
"My Ye family accepts this favor!" Ye Chen said directly. "Also, Lord City Lord, I have another suggestion..."
Lin Qingyue also looked interested and asked, "Oh, a suggestion? I wonder what suggestions do you have, Brother Ye?"
Ye...Brother...
The corners of his mouth twitched fiercely, and Ye Chen finally swallowed the words he wanted to complain about.
Ignoring the other party's address, Ye Chen took a breath and said, "Qingyue City is not far from my Ye City. Our two families can be considered 'neighbors'. How about we help each other and watch over each other in the future?"
Lin Qingyue narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, a look of confusion and suspicion on her pretty face...
Help each other?
Given the Ye family's status, even inviting a Dou Zun wouldn't be impossible, right? Why would they need to stand guard and help a mere Qingyue City?
As for the term "neighbor," Lin Qingyue just thought it was bullshit. "Where have you ever seen a neighbor who looks like someone who lives thousands of miles away?"
"How would you like to help each other?"
Ye Chen smiled gently and said, "It's very simple. From now on, when my Ye family needs your help, the City Lord cannot refuse. If anyone has ill intentions towards the Ye family, the City Lord must inform them in advance, or even directly help them. In return, every time the City Lord helps the Ye family, the Ye family will agree to help the City Lord refine a pill, regardless of the quality!"
Lin Qingyue also felt relieved. Such a loose agreement was not bad. It did not impose any strong constraints on Qingyue City or herself.
If that's true, then I've gotten a great deal.
After all, this is the Dan Realm. Although there are many high-level alchemists, their status is also very high. Many times, even if you want to ask them for help, they may not be willing to help.
Moreover, many alchemists have strange tempers. If you can't pay them the compensation they need, they won't even bother to look at you. Even a beauty like yourself will often be turned down in front of these people.
If I can really get connected with the Ye family, then I will definitely make a lot of money!
As for the requirements mentioned by Ye Chen, that is naturally not a problem.
You know, among the five major families in Danyu, some have Dou Zong-level strongmen who want to join, and even the two legendary families like the Cao family and the Dan family have Dou Zun-level priests!
"Alright! I agree to all your requests. From today on, as long as it's about the Ye family, Qingyue City will be at the forefront!"
Hearing this, Ye Chen's heart suddenly became happy. Although the Ye family didn't need Qingyue City much at the moment, it might be different in the future.
The reason why the Ye family fell into that state in the original novel was also related to the constant suppression by the Cao family, Qiu family, and Bai family, which were also the five major families.
For the strong men in Danyu, with the Ye family on the decline on one side and the Cao family at its peak on the other, it is obvious what to choose.
You know, in the original novel, the Ye family didn't even have a Dou Zong-level priest in the end, and the only strong people in the family were the four elders of the Ye family!
This doesn't seem like the situation a family of alchemists should be in!