The appearance of the Blood Coagulation Powder was like a violent storm. With a thunderous momentum, it swiftly seized more than 50% of the healing medicine market in Wu Tan City. Moreover, it even allowed the Xiao clan's market to recover its former popularity within a short two days, or even surpass it.
On the second day after the Blood Clotting Powder was released, the Jia Lie Clan's Return of Youth Powder gradually lowered its price back to its original price. However, due to the profiteering of the Jia Lie Clan, which had caused the majority of the mercenaries to feel disgusted, even though the Jia Lie Clan had lowered the price, the popularity of the marketplace was still unable to return to its previous fiery state.
As Wu Tan City was close to the edge of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the number of mercenaries in the city was extremely large. The Magical Beast Mountain Range was filled with danger, so the mercenaries 'demand for healing medicine was also extremely large. Therefore, even though the Xiao Clan had snatched over half of the healing medicine market, the Jia Lie Clan was still making profits. It was just that the current profits had shrunk by more than half compared to the previous period.
The explosive sales of healing medicine far exceeded the expectations of the Xiao Clan, who was doing this kind of business for the first time. Every day, the Blood Coagulation Powder in the market would be snatched away by the mercenaries who were already waiting there. Usually, the healing medicine in the market would be sold out in the afternoon. At this time, some mercenaries who could not buy the Blood Coagulation Powder could only helplessly go to the Jia Lie Clan's market to buy the lower quality Rejuvenation Powder.
With the indirect help of the mercenaries 'large demand for healing medicine, the Jia Lie Clan was able to barely stand their ground in the face of the Xiao Clan's ferocious attacks. The situation in the future would depend on which side had the greater stock of healing medicine.
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Sitting in the meeting hall, Xiao Yan helplessly looked at Xiao Zhan, who was smiling from ear to ear. His gaze shifted again. The three elders were also smiling, laughing like fools. The main reason for this incident was that Xiao Yan disguised himself as a black robed man and secretly sent over another batch of Blood Clotting Powder.
"Hehe, the sales of the Blood Clotting Powder are really crazy. If it weren't for the old mister sending another batch, I'm afraid our warehouse would have been emptied.”Xiao Zhan held a small green bottle in his hand like a treasure and said with a smile.
"Yes, in just a few days, the popularity of our market has more than doubled compared to its peak. The losses from the previous period have also gradually been recovered. Hehe, including the sales of the healing medicine, the profits of these few days alone are already comparable to the income of the Xiao family in the past one or two months!”The First Elder, who had always been calm and collected, could not help but become talkative in front of such a great harvest. His wrinkled old face was just like a blooming chrysanthemum.
Xiao Zhan smiled and nodded. He turned to look at Xiao Yan, who was sitting on the chair, feeling a little bored. He could not help but reprimand,"You little brat, every time the old master comes to the family, he doesn't see you. Can't you just stay at home and don't move?”
After being scolded innocently, Xiao Yan helplessly rolled his eyes and muttered in his heart,"If I don't move, where are you going to get the healing medicine?”
"Ai, this old mister is really too forthright. However, it's fortunate that I just asked about the medicinal ingredients needed for the healing medicine. In the future, let us worry about the medicinal ingredients. The Xiao family has already obtained too many benefits from him. If they continue to be greedy, I'm afraid that the losses will outweigh the gains.”Xiao Zhan took out a piece of paper from his pocket and muttered.
"Yes." The three elders hurriedly nodded at Xiao Zhan's words. If it weren't for Xiao Zhan's meticulous mind, they would have forgotten about this.
"Heh, you know when to stop in front of such huge profits. Not bad, no wonder your father could become the clan leader.”Yao Lao's praise sounded in Xiao Yan's heart.
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded his head. He also felt a little at ease. Even if he could help the Xiao clan in terms of material resources, the most important thing for the clan to become strong was still the ability of its leader. If the quality of the leader was not good, to put it bluntly, no matter how great Xiao Yan's abilities were, he would not be able to help a pile of mud up the wall. However, from the looks of it now, Xiao Zhan clearly had this ability.
"Patriarch, three Elders, the young lady Ya Fei of the Primer Auction House is outside the clan.”A clan member hurriedly ran into the hall while Xiao Yan was feeling gratified in his heart. After which, he respectfully spoke.
"Ya Fei?" Hearing this, Xiao Zhan was startled and quickly said,""Please."
Not long after the clan members went out to report, a lithe and lovely figure slowly appeared in their sight. A lovely laughter that caused one's bones to feel numb was also transmitted into the hall,"Haha, Patriarch Xiao is really proud of himself recently.”
Leaning his head against the cold chair, Xiao Yan threw his gaze toward the main door. He was slightly startled as his eyes were filled with amazement.
Beside the main door, a mature woman wearing a red cheongsam stood with a smile. The tight-fitting red cheongsam wrapped her exquisite and voluptuous curves to the fullest. Her water-snake-like waist swayed in a graceful arc that made people drool. At the lower hem of the cheongsam, a slit extended straight to her thighs. As she walked, the snow-white glow dazzled the eyes. The spring light was faintly discernible, seducing one's soul.
" Vixen…" Looking at this woman who exuded a mature and alluring aura with every frown and smile, the young man, middle school, and three elders in the hall could not help but mutter in their hearts.
"Ahem." Xiao Zhan coughed and stood up with a smile. He said politely,""Miss Ya Fei really likes to joke. Our Xiao clan's annual profit is not even comparable to a branch of your Primer Auction House. What qualifications do we have to be complacent?”
"Hehe, Patriarch Xiao sure knows how to talk. Recently, the popularity of the Xiao Clan's market has far surpassed the auction house. This is a fact that everyone has seen with their own eyes.”Ya Fei smiled and bowed to the three Elders in the hall. Her bright eyes blinked slightly and her alluring gaze slowly moved to Xiao Yan by the side. She was slightly startled and said with some surprise,"Looking at Little Young Master Xiao Yan's current condition, it seems that he is a little stronger than last time?”
"Ya Fei Jie, just call me by my name. This little young master sounds really scary.”Xiao Yan laughed. This form of address caused goosebumps to appear all over his body.
Hearing this, Ya Fei smiled.
"May I know why Miss Ya Fei came to the Xiao family today?”Xiao Zhan asked with a smile.
Ya Fei smiled and nodded. She elegantly sat down on the chair beside Xiao Yan. Pursing her red lips, she went straight to the point and said with a smile,"Patriarch Xiao, the Primer Auction House has already refused to provide any more medicinal ingredients to the Jia Lie clan.”
As soon as he said this, the teacup in Xiao Zhan's hand spilled on the table. A hint of ecstasy flashed across his eyes. He wiped the tea off without leaving a trace. He glanced at the three elders from the corner of his eye and found that their eyes were also bursting with splendor in an instant.
There was a brief silence in the hall. Xiao Zhan finished the tea in his cup and said hesitantly,"Why? Haven't you always been neutral?"
Ya Fei smiled without saying anything.
Gritting his teeth, Xiao Zhan asked in a low voice,""What do you want us to pay for doing this?”
"I don't need anything." Ya Fei sweetly smiled.
"Eh?" Stunned once again, Xiao Zhan looked at the smiling Ya Fei in disbelief. He did not believe that the Primer Auction House would help them attack the Jia Lie Clan without paying any price. Rubbing his chin, Xiao Zhan's heart suddenly moved and he asked softly,"It was…that old gentleman who did it?"
Pouting her red lips, Ya Fei nodded slightly and said with a smile,"That old man has already paid the price, so clan leader Xiao doesn't need to worry about us asking for anything from the Xiao clan. From now on, we can be considered to be on the same side.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan's face was finally filled with ecstasy. He threw his head back and laughed loudly, causing the house to shake slightly.
Xiao Zhan slowly stopped laughing. He suddenly realized that he seemed to be a little too pleased with himself. He lowered his head and saw the three elders curling their mouths helplessly.
Smiling awkwardly, Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Yan who was covering his mouth and laughing secretly. He could not help but shout out in embarrassment,"Little Rascal, what are you laughing at? Hurry up and serve Miss Ya Fei some tea.”
Helplessly rolling his eyes, Xiao Yan extended his hand and took a cup of warm tea from the table beside him. After which, he ran to Ya Fei and handed it over with both hands.
Ya Fei gently smiled at Xiao Yan and took the teacup from Xiao Yan's hand. Her pretty face suddenly changed slightly. A pair of pretty eyes stared intently at Xiao Yan's white hands, or rather…the black ring on his right hand.
Seeing Ya Fei's gaze, Xiao Yan's eyes focused and he withdrew his hand without leaving a trace. With his back facing his father and the others, he smiled as he stared at the beautiful woman in front of him. However, his heart was extremely nervous.
Being watched by Xiao Yan in this manner, Ya Fei's heart tightened slightly. After which, she sensibly lowered her head and sipped her tea. The expression on her face was also very well restrained by her.
Xiao Yan sighed in relief when he saw the obedient actions of this beauty. He returned to his seat and frowned as though he was thinking about something.
After chatting with Xiao Zhan and the others for a while, Ya Fei planned to bid farewell and leave. Xiao Yan, who had remained silent by the side, also displayed the enthusiasm of a host at this moment. Under Xiao Zhan's satisfied gaze, he sent Ya Fei out of the clan.
Walking out of the main door of the clan, Xiao Yan still did not have any intention of returning. He followed closely beside Ya Fei.
Ya Fei's heart was a little nervous as she walked together with Xiao Yan. Her tightly clenched hand was covered with sweat. Her memory was extremely outstanding. The last time at the auction, she had once coincidentally seen the hands of that mysterious black-robed alchemist. They were as fair and energetic as a youth. Moreover, on those fair hands, there was a black ring that was exactly the same as Xiao Yan's. This coincidental beginning was the reason why she had to do this. Thinking about why that mysterious alchemist would favor the Xiao Family so much, some of the mysteries seemed to already be on the verge of being revealed.
The back of Ya Fei's teeth gently bit her red lips. The corner of her eyes secretly sized up the young man beside her. The young man was wearing a green robe that was not expensive. His body was tall and strong. His delicate and handsome face might have a young and tender look, but the faint arc on the corner of his mouth did not look like an ignorant young man who did not have the slightest experience.
After carefully sizing up Xiao Yan, Ya Fei still found it hard to believe that the person who had shaken her and Gu Ni to submission in the auction house was actually a handsome young man who was only seventeen years old.
"Um, have you seen enough?" Just as Ya Fei was bitterly smiling helplessly, the young man beside her spoke with a slightly red face.
Ya Fei's footsteps slowed slightly as she sighed,"You…should I call you Old Mister?" Or is it little brother Xiao Yan?"
Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows and suddenly smiled to the side,"Let's go in."
Ya Fei followed his gaze and looked over. Her face could not help but turn slightly red. It turned out that the place that Xiao Yan was pointing at was actually a famous meeting place for lovers in Wu Tan City.
After hesitating for a moment, Ya Fei originally intended to weakly suggest that they change their location. However, Xiao Yan had already swaggered in and sat down on the stone chair under the green willow tree.
Ya Fei could only helplessly shake her head in the face of Xiao Yan's overbearing behavior, which was contrary to the respectful and submissive behavior of the clan earlier. Wasn't the change in status a little too fast?
Her lotus steps moved slightly as she slowly walked forward and sat down opposite Xiao Yan. A pair of alluring long and narrow pretty eyes glistened as she sized up the young man in front of her.
"Do you recognize it?" Xiao Yan asked with a smile.
Ya Fei's jade-like hand brushed past the emotional threads that had fallen on her forehead. Her casual demeanor caused the eyes of a man not far away to straighten. He pursed his red lips and bitterly laughed,"Actually, I would rather believe that I was wrong.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes and clenched his fist.
"You're not planning to silence me, are you?”Ya Fei immediately spoke somewhat timidly when she saw Xiao Yan's manner. However, a smile flashed across her pretty eyes.
"I don't like killing people." Xiao Yan laughed.
Hearing these words, Ya Fei pretended to let out a sigh of relief,"Kid, you have a good personality.”
He pursed his lips. Since his identity had been recognized, he did not beat around the bush."The black-robed man who previously discussed business with you was indeed me.”
"However, the person who refined the medicine shouldn't be you, right?”Ya Fei's eyes flowed as she smiled and said. She was not a fool. She was clearly aware of Xiao Yan's strength. Even if he was an alchemist, it was impossible for him to refine a medicinal pill of the Qi Gathering Powder tier due to his strength.
"Women are too smart. No man likes them.”Xiao Yan glanced at Ya Fei who had guessed the truth and curled his mouth as he spoke.
"That's just the thoughts of some vulgar men.”Ya Fei raised her eyebrows and her tone was filled with disdain.
Rolling his eyes, Xiao Yan did not have the time to tangle with her on this boring topic. He chewed on the bitter leaf that had melted in his mouth and said indifferently,"You should know why I'm looking for you. Try to keep my identity a secret.”
Licking his lips, Xiao Yan glanced at the enchanting beauty in front of him,"Of course, don't use this as a bargaining chip to blackmail me. Otherwise, you won't gain more than you gain.”
"Do I look like a brainless woman with big breasts?”Ya Fei innocently spread her hands.
Xiao Yan seriously stared at the turbulent waves on Ya Fei's chest. A moment later, he nodded,"She has big breasts and a good brain.”
“……”
Being seriously taken advantage of by a young man who was a few years younger, Ya Fei could only shake her head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Putting aside Xiao Yan's current double identity, just his handsome young appearance was enough to make it difficult for others to have a bad feeling.
"What about our cooperation?" Ya Fei stared at Xiao Yan somewhat nervously. This was the question she wanted to ask the most.
"As usual, if you refuse to provide the Jia Lie Clan with medicinal ingredients, I will pay you five qi-gathering elixir as a reward.”Shrugging her shoulders, Xiao Yan's faint voice caused Ya Fei to sigh in relief.
"Hehe, I look forward to our cooperation.”Ya Fei gracefully extended her jade-like hand and sweetly smiled.
Xiao Yan was not that generous. He clenched her delicate hand and immediately withdrew it.
Ya Fei could not help but sigh when she saw the young man in front of her whose actions were completely irregular."It really makes me wonder if you're really only seventeen years old. I find myself being led by the nose by you.”
Ignoring this topic, Xiao Yan waved his hand, stood up and walked out. As he walked, he said,"In the future, when we meet, it's better to use your previous attitude. Otherwise, others will see through your flaws.”
Ya Fei smiled and nodded. She softly said,"If you are free, you can ask the alchemist behind you to come to the Primer Auction House as a guest. We will always welcome you.”
Xiao Yan's footsteps slowed as he vaguely said,"Let's talk when we have time."”Xiao Yan once again waved his hand behind him. He left in a straightforward manner without the slightest hesitation.
Ya Fei stood on the spot and watched the back of the young man gradually disappear. She bitterly smiled and shook her head. She softly said,"What a little monster. I really don't understand why that girl from the Nalan clan would cancel the engagement with him. Sigh, in the future, Nalan Su would probably regret it until he vomited blood, right?”
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