Xiao Jietian followed closely behind them, nine-tenths of his face showing a smile and the remaining tenth showing helplessness. The helplessness came from yet another day of being treated as a tool.
Meanwhile, at the top of the Pill Tower, two figures stood by the window, watching Xuan Yi being pulled along by the two little girls, a gentle smile still lingering on her face.
"It seems we don't need to worry about Xiao Jietian treating her poorly. Surviving a great disaster truly does bring future blessings. This must be Xuan Yi's good fortune."
"Hmm, Xuan Yi has suffered for so long. Now she finally gets to taste some sweetness." Xuan Kongzi's eyes were filled with warmth.
Xiao Jietian, who was walking behind Xuan Yi, suddenly turned his head and looked toward the top of the Pill Tower, nodding slightly in their direction.
"Oh, I didn't expect him to sense us. It seems he's not as simple as we thought."
Xuan Kongzi couldn't help but feel slightly surprised. He smiled and nodded back in response. Tian Leizi beside him did the same.
The stronger Xiao Jietian's talent appeared, the more satisfied Xuan Kongzi became. After all, he was Xuan Yi's man, and the Pill Tower was her maiden home. This connection would only benefit the Pill Tower in the future. Besides, alchemists were all proud by nature. It was impossible for one of their chairwomen to be with someone lacking talent.
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Xuan Yi took the two little girls straight to the outer region of Holy Pill City for a stroll.
In the entire Holy Pill City, the inner region was generally restricted to people of certain status, so there wasn't much to explore there. All the fun and lively places were basically in the outer region.
The outer region was like a normal city, only far more prosperous, with virtually every kind of goods available.
At this moment, Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng were adorned with all sorts of accessories—small bracelets on their wrists and beautiful hair ornaments decorating their hair.
These weren't ordinary trinkets. Each one had special functions. For example, the bracelets were made of Spirit Radiance Jade, which could nourish the soul.
Xiao Jietian's system space was already packed with countless items they had bought. Anything that caught the girls' eyes was purchased without hesitation.
Many items, especially those the two little girls liked, were bought without any bargaining. It made Xiao Jietian's eyebrows twitch. Is this how rich women shop?
Looking at the two little girls covered in exquisite accessories, their looks and temperament made everything seem perfectly natural and fitting.
As they walked, Xiao Ling, who was slightly ahead, turned back to Xiao Jietian. "Daddy, there's an Alchemist Trading Fair up ahead."
"How do you know it's an Alchemist Trading Fair?" Xiao Jietian lowered his head slightly and looked at her.
Before Xiao Ling could answer, Xiao Meng tilted her small face up with an expression that said 'I'm helping you' and pointed at the light blue wooden plaque hanging high in the distance. "Daddy is such a big dummy. It clearly says 'Alchemist Trading Fair' right there. I really don't know how Mother Xuan Yi fell for you."
Xiao Ling muttered beside her, "Good thing we didn't inherit Daddy's IQ, otherwise we'd be in trouble."
Xuan Yi covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her eyes and brows full of unconcealed amusement. Even her voice carried a hint of delight. "Oh dear, someone is being mocked by his two little princesses~" She deliberately dragged out her words, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
Xiao Jietian's mouth twitched. He looked down at the two mischievous little girls and thought they must have spent too much time with Medusa to turn out like this.
He followed the direction of her finger. Sure enough, on a magnificent building ahead, a large wooden plaque hung with the six shining characters: "Alchemist Trading Fair."
Xiao Jietian helplessly rubbed his nose and feigned seriousness. "I was just giving you a chance to discover good things around you!"
"A chance?" Xuan Yi couldn't help but laugh. She stepped forward and linked her arm with his, deliberately speaking in a sweet, syrupy voice, "Then why didn't you seize this chance to discover it yourself? You still had to rely on our Ling Ling and Meng Meng. Is your eyesight that bad?"
Xiao Meng rolled her eyes, put her hands on her hips, and proudly tilted her face upward. "Exactly! Daddy's eyes are dim with age—he can't even see a sign. Oh, it really worries us."
She even mimicked Xiao Jietian's slight bow but deliberately put on an adult-like demeanor, nearly causing Xuan Yi to burst out laughing.
Xiao Jietian simply pretended not to hear the trio's combined teasing and looked at the words on the wooden plaque. Although he already knew the name of the trading fair, seeing it in person still brought a smile to his face. He then turned to Xuan Yi, who was secretly amused, and gave her a half-smile.
"Seriously, are your names really that straightforward? You don't want to use any brainpower at all? Are you guys idiots too?"
Xuan Yi, who had been reveling in his discomfort, froze when she heard his words. "Hehe… no hehe."
Her mouth twitched as she retorted, "This is a practical name. Unlike some people whose names are flashy but who are full of bad intentions and only think of ways to torment others."
"I didn't. Didn't you cheer with delight at the time too?" Xiao Jietian leaned close to her ear.
"Go away, go away! The children are still here. Don't talk nonsense." Xuan Yi reached out and pinched him, scolding playfully.
"What secret are you two whispering about? Let us listen!!!" The two little girls asked curiously when they saw the pair whispering.
"Nothing. Let's go inside and see if there are any good things." To prevent that lewd scoundrel Xiao Jietian from saying anything inappropriate, Xuan Yi hurriedly pulled the two little girls forward.
When they arrived at the entrance of the trading fair, the stern-faced guards were about to step forward to block them. But the moment they saw the badge pinned to Xuan Yi's skirt, they immediately stepped back and bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Elder. Please enter."
Xuan Yi nodded slightly and led Xiao Jietian and the others inside. The people around them, after glancing at the badge on Xuan Yi's clothes, couldn't help but gasp in awe and quickly made way.
Xuan Yi ignored the surrounding reactions and began explaining to Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng, "This place is divided into three areas. The third-class area is on this floor. Any alchemist can enter here, but to bring others inside, you need to be at least a seventh-grade alchemist or possess Dou Zun strength."
"The second-class area is on the second floor and requires sixth-grade alchemist status."
"The first-class area is on the third floor—the top floor—and requires at least seventh-grade alchemist level or Dou Zun strength to enter."
Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng nodded in understanding. Xiao Meng asked, "So to find good things, we have to go to the third floor?"
"Clever. But sometimes you can find good items on the first floor too. It just depends on luck and sharp eyes." Xuan Yi praised the two girls, then turned her head to Xiao Jietian. "Do you want to try finding a treasure here?"
Xiao Jietian looked at the countless neatly arranged stone platforms in the hall. Most of them already had people selling various items, and many stall owners were enthusiastically shouting out their wares.