"Xiao Zhan of the Xiao family, along with his son Xiao Yan, have come to pay their respects to Master Liu Xi!"
While Liu was sitting on the mat, exchanging pleasantries with the family heads who had come to visit, a loud, resonant voice came from behind.
Then, these family heads saw Xiao Zhan leading Xiao Yan and some of their Xiao family members, striding over with great strides.
"I have long heard of Master Liu Xi's presence in my Wutan City. Xiao Zhan of the Xiao family has long wished to pay him a visit, but has never had the opportunity. Today, I am truly fortunate to be able to see Master Liu Xi in person."
Ignoring the murderous glares of Jia Liebi and the others, Xiao Zhan led the Xiao family to Liu Xi, laughed heartily, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said loudly.
Liu Xi's gaze fell on Xiao Zhan, then swept over the Xiao family members behind him, and he asked with a faint smile:
"Are you Xiao Zhan, the patriarch of the Xiao family?"
"Haha, it is indeed me. I didn't expect that Master Liu Xi would have heard of Xiao Zhan's name. I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself in front of Master Liu Xi!"
Xiao Zhan laughed heartily, displaying a bold and unrestrained style.
"Um."
Liu Xi nodded calmly, without taking the initiative to speak or try to get closer to Xiao Zhan.
On the contrary, Xiao Zhan, who had come here specifically to get to know Liu Xi, naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity for close contact.
He pulled Xiao Yan out from behind him, who was trying to minimize his presence.
"Yan'er, why aren't you paying your respects to Master Liu Xi!"
Xiao Zhan went to great lengths.
All I wanted was to create as many opportunities as possible for my youngest son to become familiar with alchemists like Liu Xi.
Xiao Yan's lips twitched, his heart filled with bitterness.
He really didn't want to pay his respects to someone like Liu Xi, some kind of worthless first-grade alchemist.
He looks to be in his twenties, and he calls himself a first-grade alchemist, but his skill level is just so-so.
Give Xiao Yan two or three years, and he'll easily defeat pretentious young men like Liu Xi.
Unfortunately, he hadn't had a chance to tell Xiao Zhan and the others about becoming Yao Chen's apprentice.
He also planned to wait until a large batch of first-grade medicinal pills were refined before showing off his skills to Xiao Zhan and the others.
Plans can't keep up with changes.
Now, he actually has to pay homage to Liu Xi, a mere amateur alchemist with trashy talent in cultivation and not much skill in alchemy.
In order not to disappoint his elderly father, and also because it was inconvenient to reveal the medicine dust now.
He could only give Liu Xi a curt bow and say:
"Xiao Yan of the Xiao family pays respects to Master Liu Xi."
Liu Xi neither dodged nor avoided Xiao Yan's bow, accepting it calmly.
He nodded calmly, looking at Xiao Yan with the same gaze one would give a junior.
"Huh..."
Suddenly, Liu Xi let out a soft gasp.
Their gazes toward Xiao Yan also turned to surprise.
"What's wrong, Master Liu Xi?"
Xiao Zhan's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked.
The crowd surrounding the willow mats immediately turned their attention to this spot.
Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat, and his body stiffened.
Oh no, have we been found out?!
However, Yao Chen, who was secretly observing, was filled with doubt and thought that Liu Xi had discovered him. But Liu Xi's next words made him breathe a sigh of relief.
"Clan Chief Xiao, I observe that your son has the talent for alchemy!"
Liu Xi said in great surprise, and his gaze toward Xiao Yan became fiery.
"What!?"
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
Outside the Mittel Auction House, all the heads of the major families surrounding Liu Xi, as well as members of various families, looked at Xiao Yan with astonishment.
Then came a chorus of envious chatter.
"Brother Xiao Yan, do you have the talent for alchemy!?"
"This bastard, he even has the talent for alchemy!?"
"Damn it, how does this guy have the talent for alchemy?!"
"Cousin Xiao Yan…"
Following closely behind Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yu, Xiao Mei, Xiao Ning, Xiao Xun'er, and the others who had come to the Mittel Auction House to broaden their horizons also looked at Xiao Yan, who was now filled with astonishment.
Xiao Yan was completely dumbfounded!
He really didn't expect that.
As soon as Liu Xi arrived, he dropped a bombshell on him.
He directly stated that he possessed the talent to refine medicine.
How can he possibly show off his skills now?!
How is he supposed to proceed from here?!
"Master... Master Liu Xi, you said that my son Xiao Yan has the talent for alchemy!?"
Xiao Zhan was so excited that he stammered.
What a surprise!
What a wonderful surprise!
Unexpectedly, Yan'er, whom I didn't throw against the wall back then, actually has the talent to refine medicine.
I, Xiao Zhan, truly possess a powerful seed!
"Tsk tsk tsk, tsk tsk tsk, I never expected this, I never expected this!"
Liu Xi did not answer Xiao Zhan's question. Instead, he looked at Xiao Yan with great surprise, deliberately shaking his head and clicking his tongue in amazement.
"I can't be wrong, this is definitely a special soul power fluctuation that only alchemists possess. Your son's talent for alchemy is probably quite outstanding."
"Congratulations, Clan Chief Xiao!"
"Your family may produce an exceptionally talented alchemist in the future!"
Liu Xi looked on with admiration, as if he had seen a genius, and his tone became enthusiastic.
"Is...is this real!?"
Xiao Zhan felt as if a huge pie had fallen from the sky, making him dizzy.
However, the calm people stepped forward.
Jialiebi, who was extremely jealous, chimed in at the opportune moment:
"Master Liu Xi, this… I've heard that an alchemist's talent can only be detected through special methods at the Alchemist Guild, this…"
He didn't mean to embarrass Liu Xi.
Indeed, if someone in the Xiao family possesses the talent for alchemy, then the Jia Lie family and other families in Wutan City are in a dangerous situation.
"Are you questioning my judgment!?"
Liu Xi gave him a cold glance.
Galebi immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
He hurriedly explained:
"No, Master Liu, you've misunderstood. It's just... this... this..."
Even if you're right, you can't explain yourself.
"Master Liu Xi, this…this…if my son truly has the talent for alchemy, I, Xiao Zhan, dare to ask Master Liu Xi to come to the Xiao family and give my son some guidance."
"If my son manages to learn and master anything under Master Liu Xi's tutelage, Xiao Zhan and the Xiao family will certainly reward Master Liu Xi handsomely and honor him as our most distinguished guest!"
Xiao Zhan had already realized what was happening by then.
My first reaction was to seize this opportunity to invite Liu Xi to join the Xiao family and help guide my good son, Xiao Yan.
Although Liu Xi's alchemy level is only Grade One.
But alchemy is a skill that requires a lineage of succession!
Perhaps, after getting to know Liu Xi, Liu Xi could introduce them to even more outstanding alchemists.
Then the Xiao family will prosper!
"Father, this... is not allowed!"
Xiao Yan grew anxious.
What the hell is going on?
How could he, in just a few words, want Liu Xi's subordinates to learn the art of alchemy?
What could he possibly learn from these colored pencils?
However, Xiao Yan was anxious, and so was Xiao Zhan!
"Yan'er, stop fooling around!"
"It is your good fortune to have Master Liu Xi's guidance. If one day you have mastered your studies and are able to become a renowned master in the Alchemist Guild with the help of Master Liu Xi's guidance, you must not forget the kindness Master Liu Xi showed you today!"
Xiao Zhan's expression was very serious.
He was truly thinking of his precious son.