Chapter 124: Pill Hall

"Great-uncle, will that Soul Body really not be detrimental to Yan'er?" Xiao Zhan asked with some worry, having watched the entire process of Yao Lao and Xiao Yan interacting.

That was an old monster with a Heavenly Soul, and he could not look after his own son at all times; if some accident were to truly occur, there would be no medicine for regret.

"Rest assured, little Yanzi will not meet with any mishap," Xiao Han said indifferently. Since Medicine Elder had already surfaced, he naturally set aside any ill intentions he might have had.

Compared to soul possession,

the latter would likely prefer to tempt Xiao Yan into practicing the Burning Technique and collecting Exotic Fire, thereby helping him refine a physical body.

Although there was a component of utilization, it was not harmful to Xiao Yan's growth and would even become a stepping stone for the latter. He was still thinking about that Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's inheritance.

However, to put Xiao Zhan at ease, Xiao Han still tossed a Jade Talisman to him,

which was caught by the latter with quick reflexes.

"Give this Jade Talisman to little Yanzi;

if that old fellow wants to attempt soul possession, this thing will be an insurance policy," Xiao Han said indifferently.

"Many thanks, Great-uncle!" Xiao Zhan was slightly excited.

"From now on, everything remains as usual;

let that so-called Three Year Agreement serve as a trial for little Yanzi!"

Although the upper echelons of the Xiao Clan had never cared about that so-called Three Year Agreement, and even if losing in the end would have no impact on the Xiao Clan, winning was naturally better.

"Very well, Great-uncle." Xiao Zhan was in a pleasant mood; for some reason, he always felt that his Great-uncle seemed to value Yan'er very highly, but this was a good thing, and he only needed to follow instructions.

………

On the other side, Xun Er keenly sensed Xiao Yan's change, beamed, and said sweetly: "Brother Xiao Yan seems to be in a good mood?"

"Indeed, I can't just keep being this decadent forever!" Xiao Yan laughed it off,

and said with a smile.

In Xun Er's eyes,

the original high-spirited genius of the Xiao Clan seemed to have returned, still possessing that same demeanor as before.

The next day,

Xiao Yan woke up early, tidied himself up, and stepped out of his room.

"Old man, what Medicinal Herbs do you need?" Xiao Yan asked silently in his heart.

"What old man? I've told you how many times, you must call me Teacher!" Yao Lao's somewhat exasperated voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind.

"Fine, fine, fine, Teacher!" Xiao Yan picked at his ear and said noncommittally.

"Brother Xiao Yan, where are you going?" At this moment, Xun Er's voice came from behind. Xiao Yan looked back, and wasn't that fresh and elegant figure none other than Xun Er?

"Xun Er, I'm planning to make a trip to the Pill Hall," Xiao Yan said straight out, without any concealment.

"The Pill Hall?" Xun Er frowned. Xiao Yan rarely took the initiative to go to the Pill Hall, whether in the past or after losing his talent; why would he suddenly want to go there now? Her heart was filled with doubt.

"Let's go together!" Xiao Yan didn't wait for Xun Er to ask and extended an invitation, which the latter naturally accepted with smiling eyes.

Just like that,

the two of them went deep into the center of the Xiao Clan's compound and stopped in front of a majestic and imposing gate,

looking up at the plaque inscribed with the two flourishing, golden characters: "Pill Hall".

Everywhere it displayed the importance and opulence of this place, and a sense of heat seemed to faintly emanate from the courtyard.

The Pill Hall was a restricted area of the Xiao Clan. It usually satisfied the Medicinal Pill supply for all members of the Xiao Clan and was also a money-making machine for the Xiao Clan; its importance went without saying.

Unauthorized personnel were not allowed to enter, though... this point was completely non-existent for the two of them.

And as soon as they walked into the Pill Hall, the two of them attracted everyone's attention. Regarding the combination of these two little ancestors, the members of the Pill Hall were as clear as a mirror.

Soon, an acquaintance came over: "Xiao Yan, what made you think of coming here?"

"It's Uncle Wuxin!" Hearing this somewhat rough voice, Xiao Yan looked up and saw a dark-faced man with a thick beard standing in front of them; it was Xiao Yan's old acquaintance—Xiao Wuxin.

Basically, every time Xiao Yan came to the Pill Hall for treatment after being injured, this person was responsible for receiving him. Although his image was slightly unkempt, he was one of the few Fourth Grade Alchemists in the Pill Hall, a highly respected figure.

"I'm just here to find a few Medicinal Herbs, no need to trouble Uncle Wuxin," Xiao Yan waved his hand and said.

Medicinal Herbs?

Xiao Wuxin was stunned. How did this little guy think of coming to the Pill Hall to find Medicinal Herbs? What was he trying to do? However, the doubt remained buried in his heart; the Medicinal Herbs Xiao Yan knew about were just some cheap goods, and he didn't feel the pinch!

Xiao Wuxin laughed heartily: "You little guy really never visits without a cause. You used to come here to treat injuries, but now... don't tell me you want to be self-taught?"

Hearing Xiao Wuxin's teasing, Xiao Yan's old face flushed, but he returned to normal the next moment: "Uncle Wuxin, look at what you're saying, how could I, Xiao Yan, be that kind of person?"

"As you wish," Xiao Wuxin said nonchalantly. "Just tell me what Medicinal Herbs you want! Feel free to ask for anything within the Fourth Grade, and I will fetch them for you personally."

"I didn't expect that while the Xiao Clan doesn't look like much on the surface, their financial resources are actually quite decent!" Upon hearing this, Yao Lao said with slight surprise in Xiao Yan's heart.

Although the current strength of the Xiao Clan didn't count for much compared to his past, it was already quite good relative to this small country in the northwest.

Xiao Wuxin's straightforward tone also surprised Yao Lao. The brat Xiao Yan had been a waste for three years, yet he could still so easily obtain Medicinal Herbs from this so-called Pill Hall. Although his special status was a factor, it also reflected that these were merely a drop in the bucket for the Xiao Clan; the Xiao Clan's financial power was evident.

"I must take a good look at this," Yao Lao became interested and said to Xiao Yan in his heart: "Tell him you'll go pick them yourself."

"Pick them myself?" Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows; Yao Lao was asking for a lion's share! However, the former did not object, and Xiao Yan said: "Uncle Wuxin, is it alright if I go pick them myself?"

"Hey, you brat, you don't trust me?" Xiao Wuxin's face darkened, and he said with some anger; could this little brat be worried that he would cheat him?

"Uncle Wuxin, you've misunderstood!" Seeing this, Xiao Yan hurriedly explained: "I'm just curious about the family's collection of Medicinal Herbs; I haven't seen them in all these years."

Having said that, he put on an eager look.

"What, you brat are actually interested in these Medicinal Herbs now? In the past, when I asked you to learn alchemy, you wouldn't do it even if you died..." Xiao Wuxin suddenly stopped, thinking that Xiao Yan only had the cultivation of a Third Stage Dou Zhi Qi now; wasn't he stabbing a knife into someone's heart?

"It's fine, Uncle Wuxin," Xiao Yan naturally knew what Xiao Wuxin was worried about and comforted him: "I won't be a waste forever." After his talent recovered, Xiao Yan could clearly view the word "waste" with equanimity.

But Xiao Wuxin didn't know this; he only thought that Xiao Yan had stepped out of this hurdle and praised him repeatedly: "Good! As expected of a disciple of my Xiao Clan, you must have this kind of spirit!"

"Let's go, Uncle Wuxin will take you to see the collection of my Xiao Clan today."

Xiao Wuxin took the lead, while Xiao Yan and Xun Er followed closely behind. The three figures gradually moved away, and Xiao Yan's slightly youthful voice drifted over: "Uncle Wuxin, does the Xiao Clan have any Medicinal Herbs above the Fifth Grade?"

"You brat, your appetite is quite large," Xiao Wuxin said proudly. "Higher-grade Medicinal Herbs naturally exist, but don't get your hopes up; you don't have the authorization for that. We'll talk about it later!"

"Hehe, I was just curious!" Xiao Yan scratched his head and chuckled.