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Chapter 124 Ya Fei: Is this the charm of a younger man?

The appearance of the Blood Clotting Powder was like a sudden storm, quickly seizing more than 50% of the healing medicine market in Wutan City. Moreover, it allowed Xiao Family Market to regain its former popularity in just two days, and even surpassed it.

Meanwhile, the day after the release of the blood-clotting powder, the price of the Jia Lie family's rejuvenating powder was gradually adjusted back to its original level.

However, due to the exorbitant profits of the Jialie family in the previous period, which aroused the resentment of most mercenaries, even though the Jialie family lowered the prices, the popularity of the market was still difficult to return to the previous booming scene.

However, Utan City is located near the edge of the Monster Mountain Range, and the city has a huge volume of mercenaries. The Monster Mountain Range is also fraught with danger, so the mercenaries' demand for healing potions is also extremely high.

Therefore, even though the Xiao family has captured a large share of the healing medicine market, the Jia Lie family is still making a profit, although their profits have shrunk by more than half compared to the previous period.

The booming sales of healing medicine far exceeded the expectations of the Xiao family, who were doing this business for the first time. Every day, the blood-clotting powder in the market would be snatched up by mercenaries who had been staking out the place since it went on sale in the morning, and by the afternoon, the healing medicine in the market would be sold out.

The blood-clotting powder brought not only substantial returns from the medicine itself, but also enhanced the Xiao family's reputation. The surge in popularity led to the complete sell-out of other goods in the market.

Unfortunately, the supply couldn't meet the demand, and Xiao Yan alone couldn't satisfy the shortage of healing medicine for the entire Wutan City.

Some mercenaries who failed to purchase the blood-clotting powder had no choice but to go to the Jia Lie family's market to buy lower-quality powder.

Rejuvenating Powder.

With the indirect help of the mercenaries' high demand for healing medicine, the Jia Lie family managed to barely stand firm in the face of the Xiao family's fierce offensive.

The outcome will depend on which side has a larger stockpile of healing medicine.

On this day, in the Xiao family's meeting hall, Xiao Yan calmly looked at Xiao Zhan, who was grinning from ear to ear. When his gaze moved further, he saw that the three elders also had smiles on their faces, and their silly laughter never stopped in the hall.

The reason is simple: at noon today, Xiao Yan delivered another batch of blood-clotting powder.

This further confirms the fact that the old gentleman is going to cooperate with the Xiao family.

"Hehe, the sales of the blood clotting powder are really crazy. If the old gentleman hadn't sent another batch, our warehouse would probably be empty by now."

Xiao Zhan held the jade bottle containing the blood-clotting powder like a precious treasure, unable to suppress his smile.

"Yes, in just a few days, the popularity of our market has more than doubled compared to its peak. The losses we suffered recently have gradually been reversed. In addition, with the sales commission from healing medicines, the profits from just these few days are already equivalent to the Xiao family's income for one or two months before!"

The usually composed elder had become quite talkative, his wrinkled old face resembling a blooming chrysanthemum.

flower.

The Xiao family is thriving, how could the high-ranking officials present not be happy, how could they not be excited?

"The old gentleman truly wants to help our Xiao family. Yan'er, you should also learn from him."

Looking at Xiao Yan, who seemed to be doing nothing, Xiao Zhan offered a few earnest words of advice, which earned Xiao Yan's earnest but helpless response.

He has been studying hard; otherwise, where would you get so many healing medicines?

"The old gentleman is very generous, but our Xiao family cannot be greedy. I have already inquired about the medicinal materials needed for the Blood Coagulation Powder. From now on, we will take care of the medicinal materials. If we let that old gentleman handle everything, any cooperation will be canceled sooner or later."

As he spoke, Xiao Zhan took out a sheet of paper filled with notes from his pocket and pondered for a moment.

"Hmm." Upon hearing this, the three elders hurriedly nodded. If Xiao Zhan hadn't been so observant, they would have almost forgotten about this.

If the old man develops a dislike for the Xiao family, where will they find such medicine again?

Xiao Yan listened silently, perhaps nodding inwardly with a smile, feeling slightly relieved.

As the saying goes, the price of every gift bestowed by fate is already revealed in secret. No one can earn wealth beyond their ability and understanding; if they do, they will all be lost in the future.

Even if he could provide some material assistance to the Xiao family, the most important factor for a family to prosper is the ability of its leader.

If the person in charge is of poor quality, to put it bluntly, no matter how powerful Xiao Yan is, he will not be able to turn a mediocre person into a useful person.

Just like Guang Shen, whom Xiao Yan knew in his previous life, no matter how much he was touted as having great talent and ambition, he still managed to destroy a dynasty that was on the rise. This completely proves that the evaluation of his name "Yang" is truly genuine.

Judging from Xiao Zhan's insight that he could still grasp the essentials even after acquiring a great deal of wealth, he was more than qualified to be the head of the Xiao family.

"Patriarch, three elders, Miss Yafei from the Mittel Auction House is outside the clan."

Just as the atmosphere in the meeting hall was becoming harmonious, a member of the clan rushed into the hall and spoke respectfully.

"Miss Ya Fei?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan was taken aback, then quickly said, "Please come in."

Not long after the clansmen went out to announce the news, a graceful and delicate figure slowly appeared in sight, and a charming laugh that made one's bones feel numb drifted into the hall: "Hehe, Clan Chief Xiao has really been riding high lately."

Leaning his head against the cold chair back, Xiao Yan turned his gaze toward the door, where the mature woman in the red cheongsam, whom he had seen countless times, stood smiling.

"As expected, Xiao Yan is here~"

With a quick glance, Ya Fei immediately noticed that among the four elders and one young man present, Xiao Yan was the only young one, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.

After Xiao Yan was recognized as a disciple of the man in black robes, he was undoubtedly included in the Xiao family's upper echelons and was able to communicate directly with the patriarch and the three elders. The fact that there were only five of them in the meeting was the best proof of this.

With just a glance, and considering how diligently the old man was helping the Xiao family, Ya Fei roughly understood what was going on.

The adorable Xiao Yan and that old gentleman were at least friends.

"Ahem." Xiao Zhan coughed lightly, then stood up with a smile, saying politely, "Miss Ya Fei is too kind. Our Xiao family's annual profit is not even comparable to that of one of your Mittel Auction House's branches. What right do we have to be proud of ourselves?"

"Clan Chief Xiao is quite the smooth talker. Recently, the popularity of Xiao Family Market has far surpassed that of the auction house. This is a fact that everyone has witnessed."

Ya Fei smiled sweetly, returning Xiao Zhan's compliment. Her alluring gaze slowly drifted to Xiao Yan, who was secretly trying to hide himself, and her smile was amusing.

"It's been a while since we last met. Judging from Young Master Xiao Yan's current condition, he seems to be even stronger than last time?"

Was it because of that old gentleman?

"Miss Yafei, just call me by my name. This young master's name sounds rather creepy."

Xiao Yan felt helpless upon hearing this and quickly stood up to refuse. This form of address made his skin crawl.

This enchanting older sister seemed to be testing him. Sure enough, the teacher was too arrogant. Even though the father and the three elders had blocked the news, it was still the same. Upon hearing this, Ya Fei smiled and said nothing more, turning to Xiao Zhan with a beaming smile once more.

"I wonder what brings Miss Yafei to the Xiao family today?" Xiao Zhan asked.

Ya Fei smiled and nodded, glanced around, and then gracefully sat down in the chair next to Xiao Yan. She pursed her red lips and went straight to the point: "Clan Chief Xiao, the Mittel Auction House has refused to supply medicinal herbs to the Jia Lie family any longer."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan remained calm and showed no outward reaction, as he could sense a few gazes upon him.

Xiao Zhan, however, was different. His composed expression nearly crumbled, and a hint of wild joy flashed across his eyes. He glanced at the three elders again and noticed that their eyes had also lit up with a strange light in an instant.

After a few seconds of silence, Xiao Zhan asked hesitantly, "Why? Haven't you always been neutral?"

Ya Fei smiled. She wouldn't directly acknowledge a favor that wasn't hers. "It's simple. That old gentleman has already paid his dues, so Clan Chief Xiao doesn't need to worry about us asking the Xiao family for anything. From now on, we're on the same side."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's face finally lit up with wild joy. He threw his head back and laughed a few times, the sound of which shook the house slightly.

The fact that a third-grade alchemist, at the very least, is now truly standing behind the Xiao family is an incredible power!

After a moment of ecstatic joy, Xiao Zhan slowly suppressed his laughter. It was only at this moment that he realized he had been a little carried away. He glanced around and saw the three elders blinking helplessly.

Xiao Zhan gave an awkward laugh, about to explain himself, when he saw Xiao Yan slightly turning away from Ya Fei.

Is this child still shy at a time like this?

"Yan'er, don't be rude. Quickly pour Miss Yafei a cup of good tea."

Due to their seniority, the youngest Xiao Yan couldn't refute it and could only roll his eyes helplessly. He had absolutely no desire to have anything to do with this older sister.

Standing up, Xiao Yan quickly reached out and grabbed a cup of warm tea from the table beside him. Then, he decisively ran to Ya Fei and handed it to her with both hands.

Act quickly, and make decisions even faster.

Ya Fei smiled gently, thinking that Xiao Yan was shy. Her affection for her younger brother suddenly surged up again. But just as she was about to take the teacup, her pretty face suddenly changed slightly. Her beautiful eyes stared intently at Xiao Yan's fair hands, and the more she looked, the more familiar they seemed.

Looking into Ya Fei's eyes, Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, he'd forgotten he had his hands.

Subtly withdrawing his hand, Xiao Yan turned his back to his father and the others, revealing an innocent, youthful smile as he calmly stared at the beautiful woman before him.

Ya Fei blinked, suddenly feeling that she seemed to like this younger brother feeling even more, but reason made her heart tighten slightly, and then she very sensibly lowered her head to sip her tea, hiding her beautiful legs.

Seeing Ya Fei's behavior, Xiao Yan knew that she was a smart older sister. He sighed and silently sat back down in his seat.

She/He noticed.

At this moment, both of them almost understood what was going on.

After chatting with Xiao Zhan and the others for a while, Ya Fei decided to take her leave. She had only come to test the waters, but she hadn't expected to test them so thoroughly.

On the way out, Xiao Yan enthusiastically saw her off, which made Ya Fei's lips twitch slightly.

A younger brother like that isn't cute at all!

Stepping out of the family gate, Xiao Yan still showed no intention of returning, his hands behind his head, continuing to follow closely behind Ya.

Beside the concubine, his eyes were slightly narrowed, and his face still held that innocent, handsome smile of a young man.

With each step, the two gradually entered a secluded alley. Ya Fei had come alone today, without anyone with her.

Originally intended to show sincerity, it ended up giving that kid an opportunity.

After a long period of time without anyone around, Ya Fei clenched her hands slightly, her palms covered in sweat, knowing she couldn't keep fooling around like this.

Her memory was exceptional. She had once seen the hands of the mysterious black-robed alchemist at the auction, which were as fair and vibrant as a young man's. And when she encountered them again today, the two hands were almost identical.

The conclusion is then obvious.

Ya Fei gently bit her red lips and secretly glanced at the boy beside her. This handsome and cute younger brother was actually the true face of the man in black robes.

"Have you seen enough?" Just as Ya Fei was giving a helpless, bitter smile, Xiao Yan didn't bother to pretend and spoke indifferently.

With a slight slowing of her pace, Ya Fei sighed softly, reached out and rubbed her temples, her tone hesitant: "You—should I call you 'Old Sir' instead?"

Or is it Xiao Yan, the little brother?

Xiao Yan shrugged, made sure no one was around, and then asked his teacher to keep an eye on things before replying.

"You recognized me?"

"Actually, I'd rather believe that I'm mistaken."

"That means they recognized you."

Xiao Yan's tone revealed a hint of gritted teeth.

Because at this moment, Yao Chen's unrestrained teasing voice was already ringing in his mind. He had never given any hints about Guan Shou's disguise, and was just waiting for this moment to enjoy the good gossip.

"You're not planning to kill me to cover your tracks, are you?"

Seeing Xiao Yan's appearance, Ya Fei's beautiful eyes flashed with a smile. He was indeed her adorable little brother Xiao Yan, but her voice trembled.

"Yes, I'm planning to kill you, and then find a place to bury you. No, wait, it wouldn't be bad to just throw you into the Monster Mountain Range and let the beasts deal with you."

Xiao Yan spoke with an air of seriousness, seemingly genuinely considering how to handle the matter.

Hearing these harsh words, Ya Fei rolled her eyes. She had been a little worried, but now she was completely relieved.

"Is Young Master Xiao Yan really going to treat my sister like this? Waaaaah————"

Watching Ya Fei, who couldn't shed a single tear and was just putting on an act, Xiao Yan felt like several crows were flying through his mind.

Will a few drops really fall?

"Alright, alright, stop crying. The black-robed man who used to do business with you was indeed me."

"But the person who concocted the medicine shouldn't be you, right?" Upon hearing this, Ya Fei put down her hands that were wiping away tears, showed Xiao Yan her clean, fair palms, her eyes sparkling, and her smile radiant.

"Oh right, that was made by my teacher."

Xiao Yan crossed his arms and nodded, thinking, "She's another clever girl like Xun'er."

"Let's not beat around the bush. You should know why I'm looking for you and what my identity is. Please keep it a secret for me; it's better for everyone."

"Also, don't use this as leverage to blackmail me, or you'll end up losing more than you gain."

"Do I look like the kind of big-breasted, brainless, stupid woman?" Ya Fei deliberately puffed out her chest and looked at Xiao Yan, who was pretending to be serious, with amusement.

Xiao Yan was startled for a moment, then subconsciously looked away, but finally stared intently at Ya Fei's voluptuous breasts.

"I can only see half of it right now."

Ya Fei pursed her lips, feeling slightly amused and exasperated. She wondered if the little guy was shy, but judging from the situation, he was just an inexperienced young man.

"I know what I should do, but what about our collaboration?"

"As before, since you refuse to provide the medicinal herbs for the Jialie family, I will still pay you five Qi Gathering Powders, which my teacher will refine."

"Yes, then I hope to have the opportunity to meet the young master's teacher in the future." Ya Fei smiled gracefully as she extended her hand.

It's hard to say for sure about the old man, but she's very interested in getting to know this interesting little boy.

Xiao Yan nodded lazily, then squeezed the delicate jade hand briefly before pulling away.

Ya Fei blinked, her smile widening; she was now even more interested.

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