In the pavilion, Chen Yang and Xiao Yong chatted casually.
Xiao Yong was smart enough not to ask about Chen Yang's claims of coming from Qingshan Town or looking for relatives; he simply answered whatever Chen Yang asked.
"Brother Xiao Yong's daughter is already at the sixth stage of Dou Zhi Qi at only fourteen years old?"
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"I'll have someone send over some Medicinal Pills suitable for the Dou Zhi Qi and Dou Practitioner stages later. Once my Niece Xiao Ling becomes a Dou Practitioner, I'll give her a grand gift!"
As Chen Yang spoke, he thought to himself that he would need to prepare two sets of the pills he was about to refine for the Dou Zhi Qi stage.
"No need... no need, no need..."
Xiao Yong hurriedly declined.
"Brother Xiao Yong, please take them and accept them with peace of mind!"
"I, Chen Yang, can't guarantee anything else, but for as long as I live, as long as your family doesn't use my name to do evil, I will ensure your safety and prosperity for a lifetime!"
Chen Yang pressed down on Xiao Yong's hand and spoke with a serious expression.
"I..."
"Then... Xiao Yong offers his thanks to you, Young Brother!"
Xiao Yong was deeply grateful.
He hadn't actually expected the esteemed Alchemist he had casually helped to be so thankful. The Alchemists he had heard of were all eccentric and arrogant people.
For commoners like them, even getting a second glance from such a person was a great blessing!
And now...
"Great Master Chen Yang, it's noon now. Xiao Zhan has prepared some humble wine. Would the Great Master and Miss Ya Fei care for some food?" Seeing that the two had finished their chat, Xiao Zhan stepped forward and spoke.
"Sure... I happen to be hungry. Brother Xiao Yong, care to join us?" Chen Yang said, pulling Xiao Yong along.
"No, no, my daughter is still waiting at home for me to cook!" Xiao Yong waved his hands hurriedly.
"Then call Niece Xiao Ling over to eat with us!" After Chen Yang finished speaking, he turned to look at Xiao Zhan. Xiao Zhan nodded quickly and called over a servant, sending him to invite Xiao Ling.
...
After the meal, Chen Yang checked the Dou Qi attributes of Xiao Ling and Xiao Yong, getting a rough idea of their status.
After seeing Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun Er once more, Chen Yang took his leave and returned to the Mittel Auction House.
At the Xiao Family's main gate, Xiao Zhan reached out and patted Xiao Yong's shoulder: "Brother Yong, from today onwards, you will temporarily join the Xiao Family's Dou Technique Hall. Once you Breakthrough to Dou Master, you will be our Xiao Family's Fourth Elder!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yong shook his head in alarm: "Clan Chief... I... this Elder position... I'm afraid I'm not up to the task!"
Xiao Zhan laughed: "Hahaha, Brother Yong, to put it bluntly, the Xiao Family being able to gain the friendship of an Alchemist is all thanks to your unintentional act the other day. I believe in you; a person with a kind nature is definitely capable of this Elder position. With Great Master Chen Yang's help, there's even hope for you to become a Great Dou Master in the future!"
Even after Xiao Yong returned home, he was still in a daze. Xiao Ling, who had two ponytails and a few freckles on her face, hugged Xiao Yong's arm and asked somewhat timidly: "Father, will Uncle Chen Yang really refine Medicinal Pills for us?"
Xiao Yong reached out to pick up his daughter: "Don't worry, Ling'er, your Uncle Chen Yang is different from the other Alchemists we know..."
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"So, that kid named Chen Yang is actually a good person who knows how to repay kindness?" In Xiao Yan's room, Yao Lao floated in front of Xiao Yan, stroking his beard with a strange expression.
"Teacher, I don't know much more about Brother Chen Yang than you do, but judging from his attitude toward the Xiao Family and Uncle Xiao Yong, Brother Chen Yang is definitely a good person!" Xiao Yan said with a serious face.