Chapter 19
Uninvited Guests
"Oh, good morning, Grandmaster Bai."
Tang Tianjie, who was sitting waiting at the dining table, hurriedly stood up to greet the young woman when he saw Bai Fanxian enter. Yesterday's events—aside from still not finding the person behind the parasite in his granddaughter—brought him great joy.
His granddaughter, who had been sick for years, had recovered and was extremely cheerful. The relationship between the Tang clan and Grandmaster Bai had grown much closer.
Seeing the two little girls holding hands walking together, his smile grew even brighter.
He went to lead both children to the dining table. The two were arranged to sit next to each other. Tang Xiuhuan and Tang Xinlan hurried to greet Bai Fanxian politely when they saw her.
Especially Tang Xinlan. She hurried to apologize for her rudeness yesterday and felt grateful to Bai Fanxian for saving her daughter's life.
"Lady Bai—no, Grandmaster Bai—I'm so sorry for my rudeness."
Tang Letong also stepped forward to apologize. After regaining his senses from the shock of yesterday's miracle, his feelings toward the young woman had intensified.
Though not in a romantic way. He looked at Bai Fanxian like an idol he worshiped.
For every alchemist, if they could see what he saw, they must feel like the young woman before them was a celestial being. Their dream was to develop the art of alchemy to be just like that.
Bai Fanxian didn't care. She sat down at the dining table. Uncle Huang immediately served excellent hot tea without her needing to ask.
"...I'm troubling you."
"It's my honor, Grandmaster Bai."
Uncle Huang bowed politely. He knew Grandmaster Bai's fondness for these hot teas. So he brought excellent teas to serve her without hesitation, regardless of whether it was before a meal or whether it might be rude to the young master or clan head.
The rest of the Tang clan all nodded with satisfaction when they saw her sip tea and show a faint smile!
Tang Yeye, who had been staring at Bai Fanxian for a while, jumped down from her chair. Her short legs ran to stand beside Bai Fanxian. The closer the little child looked, the more her eyes sparkled.
"Did you heal Yeye, my lady?"
The little child's question startled the Tang clan members. Tang Xiuhuan hurried over to pick up his daughter. The small child had unexpected strength—she struggled for just a moment and broke free from her father's arms.
"Why are you calling Grandmaster Bai like that, child?" Tang Xiuhuan asked worriedly, sneaking glances at Bai Fanxian. When he saw the young woman still calmly sipping tea, he sighed in relief.
"Well, Big Sister Hui'er calls her that. Yeye will call her that too." Tang Yeye pointed at Hui'er, who nodded proudly—she was the one who taught little Yeye.
"You can't do that, child. You have to call her Grandmaster Bai."
"...It's fine."
Bai Fanxian's answer left the Tang clan stunned.
Especially old man Tang Tianjie. He trembled with joy. If his granddaughter could truly form a relationship with Grandmaster Bai, even if not as a disciple but as a follower, that would already be excellent!
From what he saw, Grandmaster Bai seemed very kind to her own people. Like little Hui'er—he was certain she was extremely happy following Bai Fanxian.
He had to watch the situation carefully, though. He was afraid that if he pushed too hard, he would be rejected immediately like when he asked her to accept him as a disciple yesterday.
"Ahem! Grandmaster Bai, regarding the house matter we agreed on."
Tang Tianjie changed the subject. Uncle Huang, who had disappeared, returned again with a land deed and a tablet in hand. He brought them to place before Bai Fanxian respectfully.
"This is the deed for a beachfront house. It's both large and spacious, and quite secluded because it's private land. It matches all your requirements."
Uncle Huang explained fluently. He opened the tablet to show images of a modern-looking mansion built by the sea with one long balcony extending to the beach.
The other side of the house was an open lawn trimmed by experts until it looked lush and pleasant. The house was airy and had enough space for dozens of people to live comfortably.
The land was also private property. Tang Tianjie used the power in his hands to buy up all the surrounding land to ensure no one would dare disturb.
It could be called a tremendous investment.
Tang Tianjie didn't think it was a loss at all. He thought he made a tremendous profit instead.
One should know that just one level 4 pill he had auctioned already cost resources around the price of this house. But Bai Fanxian gave them a level 5 pill. Therefore, Tang Tianjie must repay this kindness as grandly as possible.
"Moreover, it's only 5 kilometers from this house. If Grandmaster Bai has any problems, you can contact us anytime."
Uncle Huang's next words prompted Bai Fanxian to glance at old man Tang Tianjie, who laughed heartily when he realized he'd been caught.
This was the main purpose.
If they gave Grandmaster Bai a house far away, they would get nothing. But if the house given was nearby—just less than ten minutes by car—then the Tang clan could still easily visit this Grandmaster-level being, right?
After discussion, they therefore decided to give this house to Bai Fanxian in the end.
"...Fine then."
Bai Fanxian sighed softly. She took the house deed and waved her hand. The deed paper floated slowly into Hui'er's hands. Hui'er hurriedly put it in the same bag where she kept money.
"Then after breakfast, I'll have Xiuhuan take you to see the house."
Tang Tianjie finished speaking and the servants began serving breakfast. Bai Fanxian only looked with interest for just a moment before going back to enjoying the tea in her cup as before.
"Clan head, there are guests requesting to see you."
Ama, who was in charge of the outside, ran in to report to Tang Tianjie. A trace of worry showed on his face.
"Who is it, Ama?" Tang Xiuhuan asked in surprise. It was just 8 o'clock in the morning. These guests seemed rather hasty.
"The Han clan and the Ting clan, young master." Ama reported. He was worried because both clans were large clans in the cultivator world. They had many more cultivators under their command than the Tang clan, which stood out in alchemy.
"Clan head, Young Master Yi from the Yi clan has arrived."
Atian, who was outside, also hurried in to report in surprise. What happened today that big shots from several clans came as guests to the Tang house so early?
"Have them wait in the reception room. I'll hurry over." Tang Tianjie ordered seriously.
"What's going on, Grandfather?"
Tang Letong asked without understanding.
"...Could it be because of last night's events?" Tang Xiuhuan guessed. Last night, even though most of it occurred in the room, the explosion of pressure after Bai Fanxian merged her pure qi spread out in a wide circle throughout the entire city.
"Definitely. These people have sensitive noses!" Tang Tianjie turned to speak to Bai Fanxian.
"Grandmaster Bai doesn't need to worry. The Tang clan will handle everything ourselves."
The old man stood up and walked out of the room with Uncle Huang.
"Lady Bai, shall we set out to see the house?"
Tang Xiuhuan invited tactfully. He knew his father didn't want Bai Fanxian involved with the impending problems. The best thing was to take Bai Fanxian out of this house first.
"Mm."
After making sure the children had eaten their fill, Tang Xiuhuan and his wife, including their daughter Tang Yeye who insisted on going, walked out of the dining room. Tang Xiuhuan chose to leave quietly through the back door.
There was a car that Atian had prepared waiting.
They heard voices from the reception room echoing down the hallway.
"Don't go too far!"
Tang Tianjie's voice rang out loudly, the anger in that powerful voice unmistakable.
Tang Xiuhuan furrowed his brow. He entrusted his daughter to his wife and prepared to go check the situation to help his father.
Anyway, he was a business tycoon.
He was better at negotiation than his father who devoted himself entirely to alchemy.
"What's happening?"
Tang Xiuhuan opened the door to enter the reception room and walked over to his angry father. In that room, besides the Tang clan elder, three newly arrived guest groups waited.
The first party was an old man who looked about the same age as Tang Tianjie. He wore a brown robe and held a walking stick in one hand. Tang Xiuhuan immediately recognized him as one of the elders of the Ting clan.
Ting Kangming.
The deputy elder of the Ting clan with cultivation power at Martial Master 5th stage. Normally he rarely came out to do business himself.
He sat on the sofa with a faint smile on his face. He didn't show a hostile attitude, completely opposite to Tang Tianjie who was staring at him like he wanted to eat his flesh and drink his blood.
"Oh, Xiuhuan is here too."
He turned to greet Tang Xiuhuan with his characteristic smile. But Tang Xiuhuan didn't like this Ting clan elder at all.
"Hello, Elder Ting."
He greeted him according to etiquette despite his dislike.
"We meet again, Uncle Tang."
Young Master Yi Fan sat on the other side of the room. Tang Xiuhuan had just clashed verbally with him yesterday. After just one day they would meet again like this—he hadn't expected it. Yi Fan flashed an annoying smile. Tang Xiuhuan, of course, chose not to pay attention.
Beside Yi Fan was Liang Zhongxin, who didn't know at all why he was here.
The last person surprised Tang Xiuhuan the most. He didn't expect this person to come here herself at all.
"Hello, Mr. Tang."
The person who greeted him was a young woman only in her early twenties. She had a beautiful face and looked arrogant. Tang Xiuhuan felt her arrogance was completely different from Bai Fanxian's, however. With Bai Fanxian, he could feel the nobility and power coming from her every gesture without it being unpleasant.
At first he couldn't tell them apart. But after seeing this woman again, he knew just how different they were.
"Miss Xiaoyi, is Elder Han well?"
Tang Xiuhuan greeted. The young woman named Han Xiaoyi nodded arrogantly as if the Tang clan was beneath her notice.
Well, she couldn't be blamed for growing up with this personality. Her grandfather—the current Han clan head—was a truly lofty being in the cultivator world!
One of the highest beings.
Mountain Tiger, Grandmaster Han Junpo!