radicalducati 222. Prove your strength
222. Prove your strength
"Elder Zhu Qian, Xiao Yan is probably worried about troubling you," Han Yue explained first.
Han Chi looked at Han Yue's actions and his eyes unconsciously revealed satisfaction. Although Han Yue's strength and talent might not be as good as Xiao Yan's, her ability to read people was still quite good under his requirements.
However, to Han Chi's utter surprise, the usually aloof Zhu Qian now respectfully replied to Xiao Yan, "I will do my best to fulfill your request."
For a moment, Han Chi even doubted his own ears! Apart from his own ancestor, Zhu Qian didn't give face to anyone in the Han family. Even Han Chi himself, the head of the family, could only discuss things with him most of the time.
Even so, the price of hiring Zhu Qian, the retainer, is enough to recruit nearly a dozen Dou Huang powerhouses.
Zhu Qian had never spoken to Xiao Yan with such respect, not even when facing his patriarch.
Han Chi's expression changed several times in an instant. He suddenly realized that his judgment of Xiao Yan might still be somewhat problematic!
At this moment, Zhu Qian cautiously asked Xiao Yan, "Excuse me, Zhu Qian, may I ask what your rank is?"
Xiao Yan did not directly answer Zhu Qian's question, but instead said to Zhu Qian, "I will be refining medicine in the mornings these next few days. You can come and take a look. How much you can learn depends on your own fortune."
Upon receiving Xiao Yan's promise, Zhu Qian was overjoyed and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of the medicinal herbs."
Xiao Yan could feel his soul power growing in sync with his strength. He estimated that he had already reached the level of a seventh-grade alchemist. Even in the talent-rich Central Continent, seventh-grade alchemists were extremely rare.
Moreover, Xiao Yan's teacher is Yao Lao, and for most low-level alchemists, being able to observe Xiao Yan refining medicine is already an extraordinary opportunity.
After gaining Zhu Qian's approval, the Han family members showed even greater respect for Xiao Yan and his group. After all, while a Dou Huang expert was important and could become a retainer of the Han family, the Han family had quite a few Dou Huang experts.
Even in the Han family, a fifth-grade or higher alchemist is someone the patriarch must personally recruit.
Xiao Yan is even the same age as Han Xue, and Han Chi immediately realized how terrifyingly powerful he is.
He would use all his family connections to fulfill Xiao Yan's request! Han Chi had already made a decision in his heart: there was a fundamental difference between a young man with the strength of a Dou Huang and an alchemist who could conquer all the realms!
As long as they can maintain a good relationship with Xiao Yan, the Han family might be able to ride on his coattails and rise to prominence.
Of course, Zhu Qian, who left that night, still had considerable doubts about Xiao Yan's strength, but he was worried about leaving a bad impression on this young alchemy genius, so he did not dare to question Xiao Yan.
However, alchemy cannot be faked; it's either good or bad! Considering Xiao Yan's age and strength, Zhu Qian believes that Xiao Yan is more likely a fifth-grade alchemist. It's just that his teacher is exceptionally skilled, and likely has a deeper foundation in alchemy than Zhu Qian, who is also a fifth-grade alchemist.
Zhu Qian thought to himself: "But as long as I can learn the essence of other people's alchemy techniques, I don't mind sacrificing a little. With Xiao Yan's confident demeanor, he'll definitely show his best skills in tomorrow's alchemy session, and that will be my opportunity to learn!"
However, the next morning, as soon as Zhu Qian entered Xiao Yan's room, he saw the flames that Xiao Yan had summoned. The chair that had been prepared was shattered by Xiao Yan's uncontrolled fighting spirit!
A strange fire! Although Zhu Qian couldn't recognize what this purplish-red strange fire was, just by looking at the power of the flame, he knew it was definitely not an ordinary one! Moreover, the sixth-order magical beast's original beast fire that he had finally obtained was suppressed by Xiao Yan's flame and he couldn't summon it at all, so Zhu Qian had no doubts whatsoever.
When Zhu Qian saw Xiao Yan's pill-refining technique for a moment, he was almost moved to tears, and he was just short of bowing to Xiao Yan as a disciple.
The precision with which he processed the medicinal herbs and the skill with which he handled them were something that even Zhu Qian had never seen in his own teacher!
After Xiao Yan finished refining the medicine for an hour, he saw Zhu Qian looking at him with teary eyes, and he comforted him for a while.
Immediately, Zhu Qian patted his chest and guaranteed that he would arrange all the medicinal herbs Xiao Yan needed, then left Xiao Yan's room with a stern expression. The look in Zhu Qian's eyes as he left conveyed an air of irreconcilable hatred, as if anyone who dared to stop him from collecting medicinal herbs for Xiao Yan was a sworn enemy.
Xiao Yan was somewhat helpless at this moment. Just as Zhu Qian left, a soft laugh came from behind.
Xiao Yan looked at the elegant white figure hidden to his side; it was none other than Little Fairy Doctor.
"How long have you been here?"
"It won't be long. Come and see if my pills are ready." Little Fairy Doctor said to Xiao Yan indifferently.
Xiao Yan chuckled softly, then handed the medicine bottle in his hand to Little Fairy Doctor. After a pause, he said, "Thank you."
Little Fairy Doctor looked at Xiao Yan with her beautiful eyes, and asked in confusion, "What?"
Xiao Yan tapped his head lightly and said, "Although you are much stronger than me, I am an alchemist, and my soul power is not much weaker than yours. So I knew you had been here since I started making medicine."
When Little Fairy Doctor saw that her lie had been exposed, she feigned anger and said, "You think you're so clever!"
Xiao Yan could only spread his hands to show his innocence.
"Are you going to help the Han family?" Little Fairy Doctor asked, changing the subject.
Xiao Yan pondered for a moment and said, "The Wind and Thunder Pavilion is among the top forces in the Central State for a reason. I really don't want to make enemies unless absolutely necessary."
Xiao Yan and Little Fairy Doctor were not from Zhongzhou after all. Although their strength was extraordinary, Xiao Yan was the type to keep a low profile and did not want to seek trouble for no reason.
"Then why did you let the Han family find the materials for you?"
Xiao Yan chuckled and said, "I'm an alchemist. I have plenty of ways to make sure they don't suffer any losses even if they find the materials. But this Patriarch Han is quite patient."
It's already the second day, and Han Chi still hasn't come to find Xiao Yan. He seems completely unconcerned, as if he really just wants to keep Xiao Yan here to thank him for his help to Han Xue.
"Now that you have an idea, I'll be going now," Little Fairy Doctor said softly to Xiao Yan.
"Where to?" Xiao Yan was also a little curious.
"Go to the clinic and save people!" Little Fairy Doctor said before leaving Xiao Yan's room.
Looking at Little Fairy Doctor at this moment, Xiao Yan smiled from the bottom of his heart. Although Little Fairy Doctor's strength had improved by leaps and bounds over the years, in her heart she was still the Little Fairy Doctor of Green Mountain Town that he knew! Despite her ruthless methods against enemies, healing the sick and saving lives was still the most important thing in her heart.