Chapter 330 The Ye family comes to visit
"Hmph, this Xiao Ling really doesn't know how to be charming." Cao Ying muttered to herself, but then she couldn't help but laugh, "But this is the fun, I will not let you escape from my grasp. ”
She decided that she must find an opportunity to impress Xiao Ling, not only in her alchemy skills, but also in other aspects.
The two of them were walking and chatting, and unknowingly they had arrived at the exit of the Danta. The sunlight shines on them through the tall arches, adding a touch of warmth to this place full of mystery and solemnity.
"Okay, I'll take you here." Cao Ying stopped and said to Xiao Ling with a smile, "If you need any help, just come to me."
"Thank you, I will." Xiao Ling responded with a smile, then turned and left the Danta.
Cao Ying stood there, watching Xiao Ling's back gradually go away until it disappeared from the end of sight.
There was a flash of complicated emotions in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by her bright smile.
"Xiao Ling, you are such an interesting person." Cao Ying said to herself, then turned around and returned to the inside of the Danta...
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As soon as he left the Alchemy Pagoda, Xiao Ling returned to the cozy courtyard he rented in Shengdan City without stopping.
The Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin hadn't seen him for several days, so they naturally missed him very much.
As soon as Xiao Ling came back, he handed over the eighth-grade Poria Green Pill carefully refined in the Dan Pagoda to Lord Tianhuo, and then took the two girls out, planning to take a stroll in the Holy Pill City.
And Xiao Ling also feels that it is good to relax occasionally. After all, cultivation requires a balance between work and rest.
Night falls quietly, shrouding this bustling city in tranquility. Even though it was getting late, the lights of Shengdan City were still bright, and the streets were still bustling with people.
Xiao Ling gently held the little medical fairy's hand, and the two of them strolled leisurely on the street, while Qinglin was like a lively elf, jumping ahead of them, stopping at roadside stalls from time to time, curious. Picking out various gadgets.
The three of them just walked among the crowd, occasionally hearing the chatter of passers-by.
Today, almost everyone's conversation revolves around one topic, that is, the young man who successfully refined the eighth-grade and four-color elixir today, the young evildoer named Xiao Ling.
The name that was once a bit unfamiliar to many people is now deeply imprinted in everyone's mind.
They all knew that this name would soon spread throughout Zhongzhou and become a topic of conversation among people after dinner.
Xiao Ling, this young man, will surely become the most dazzling star in Zhongzhou in the near future.
However, they never imagined that Xiao Ling, whom they were talking about so much, had just passed by them.
"Yo yo yo ~ It seems that our peerless genius, the youngest eighth-grade alchemist, is really majestic. From now on, the little girl will have to rely on Master Xiao Ling to take care of her."
When the little medical fairy heard the comments about Xiao Ling from the passers-by around her, she couldn't help but start teasing her. She always had a calm and elegant personality, but now she also showed her playful side.
"Xian'er, please don't make fun of me. I'm really embarrassed that so many people are talking about it." Xiao Ling touched her nose, with a hint of embarrassment on her face.
"The young master is amazing, and he is also the most dazzling genius in Zhongzhou." Qinglin's eyes were full of admiration, her heart was full of pride, and her admiration for Xiao Ling was beyond words.
"Haha, Qinglin, you are great too. When I was your age, my cultivation was not as high as yours." Xiao Ling rubbed Qinglin's little head, her tone full of endearment.
They walked and talked like this, the little medical fairy's teasing and Qinglin's admiration intertwined, making Xiao Ling feel a lot more relaxed.
The Shengdan City in the night seemed more warm and lively because of their laughter...
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In the Ye family, one of the five major families in Danta, the atmosphere in the meeting hall was solemn.
"Clan leader, our family failed to meet the standards in the last assessment. If this continues, if our Ye family still fails to meet the standards in the third assessment two years later, I am afraid that our family will be removed from the five major families. "An elder from the Ye family said worriedly.
"What should we do..." Another elder frowned, his tone revealing anxiety.
"If we are kicked out of the five major families and lose the protection of Danta, our Ye family will really be doomed." The patriarch's voice was heavy, and his eyes were full of worry.
"It seems that we can only look for foreign aid. However, it is not easy to find young people with excellent qualifications..." An elder sighed, with helplessness in his words.
"I heard that a very powerful young man has appeared in Shengdan City recently, and according to the letter that girl Xinlan sent back not long ago, that young man seems to be Xinlan's senior. Maybe we can try to contact him." Another elder suggested a possible solution.
"Elder, what do you think?" The patriarch turned to Ye Chong, the eldest elder of the Ye family, who was sitting in the corner of the hall, and asked for his opinion.
"I think it's worth a try. Tomorrow I will come to visit you with a generous gift. Although I don't know if the other party will agree, but for the future of the family, I have to give it a try even if I have this old face." The elder's voice was firm, and determination shone in his eyes.
After the decision was made, the atmosphere in the meeting hall became a little more relaxed, and family members began to discuss specific plans, hoping that this foreign aid would bring about a turn for the Ye family.
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The early morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains and gently brushed Xiao Ling's face, waking him up from his sleep.
He opened his eyes and found that the Little Medical Fairy's bed was empty, and the quilts were neatly folded aside.
Xiao Ling stretched, sat up from the bed, straightened his clothes briefly, and then walked out of the room with a trace of curiosity.
In the courtyard, the Little Medical Fairy and Qing Lin were sitting at the stone table, leisurely sipping tea and chatting.
The little medical fairy was dressed in a simple and elegant dress, with her long hair gently draped over her shoulders, looking particularly fresh and refined.
Qing Lin was wearing her favorite blue dress, lively and smart, and their chatter and laughter echoed in the early morning air, adding a touch of warmth to this quiet morning.
Xiao Ling walked between them, sat down naturally, reached out and picked up a cup of tea that had been brewed, blew it gently, and then took a small sip. The fragrance of tea spread on the tip of his tongue. He narrowed his eyes with satisfaction and added two cups of tea. People's chatter.
"By the way, Master, someone came to see you just now. Seeing that you were still sleeping, I asked them to go back first. But he seems to be waiting outside." Qinglin suddenly thought of something and said to Xiao Ling.
"Oh? Someone is looking for me?" Xiao Ling pinched her tender cheeks and asked with a smile, "Do you know what they want from me?"
"Looking at the clothes they are wearing, they should be members of the Ye family, one of the five major families in Danta." The little medical fairy added at the side.
"People from the Ye family, I can probably guess why they are looking for me." Xiao Ling touched his chin, with a slight smile on his lips, "Xian'er, go and see if they are still there. If they are, Just invite them in to help you condense the poison elixir. You still need some help from them.”
The little medical fairy nodded, stood up, and walked lightly towards the courtyard door. Xiao Ling continued to sip tea, chat with Qing Lin, and wait for the guests from the Ye family.
Indeed, as Qing Lin said, those from the Ye family did not leave. They had been waiting patiently outside the door.
After receiving a summons from the Little Medical Fairy, they were led into the courtyard. In the bright hall, Xiao Ling was sitting on the main seat, and his eyes fell on an old man in green clothes below, with a strange expression on his face.
"My dear, Ye Chong, the eldest elder of the Ye family, is here to pay a visit to Master Xiao Ling. My granddaughter Ye Xinlan is in Canaan College thanks to the care of Master Xiao Ling." Ye Zhong greeted him politely and introduced himself while trying to To narrow the distance between each other through Ye Xinlan's relationship.
"It turns out it's Elder Ye Zhong. I've heard about the reputation of the five major families in Danta for a long time. It's like thunder. Please sit down." After hearing this, Xiao Ling smiled softly and spoke in a relaxed tone. "As for Xin Lan, I just gave her some pointers, and she also gave me corresponding rewards."
Ye Chong sat down as he was told and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knows that many talented people tend to have high self-esteem and are difficult to approach. Before coming, he was prepared to be turned away, but Xiao Ling's approachability surprised him.
"I don't know what the Ye family, as one of the five major families in the Dan Pagoda, has to do with me? It can't be as simple as asking me to refine elixirs, right?" Seeing Ye Zhong sit down, Xiao Ling went straight to the topic, with a trace of emotion in his tone. Play with it.
Ye Chongqian laughed and waved his hand: "Haha, Master Xiao Ling is joking. I have other important matters to see you, Master."
"Oh? Why don't you tell me..." Xiao Ling's tone was relaxed and he motioned for Ye Zhong to continue speaking.
"Master Xiao Ling knows the five major families, so he should know that these five major families were passed down from generation to generation a long time ago. The patriarchs who founded these five major families at that time were all core members of the Danta. According to the conditions, as long as the five major families in the future If the family can meet certain conditions, they will be able to occupy a seat among the elders of Danta," Ye Zhong began to explain, with a hint of pride in his voice.
"The five major families all have a decisive influence in the Dan Realm. Coupled with the strong backing of the Dan Pagoda, they can almost do whatever they want in the Dan Realm. Even a big force like Sangu Sifang Pavilion must show courtesy when meeting the five major families... However, our Ye family is no longer in this category." At this point, Ye Chong's face became a little gloomy.
"Oh? I guess the reason why you are looking for me is related to this matter." Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows slightly and asked knowingly.
"Yes, Danta will conduct assessments on the five major families every once in a while. Only families that pass the assessment can continue to retain their seats on the elders' table." Ye Zhong's voice revealed a sense of urgency.
"Danta attaches great importance to the cultivation of the younger generation, so the assessment is naturally aimed at the younger generation. But unfortunately, the talents of the younger generation of our Ye family are becoming increasingly scarce. Each generation is not as good as the last. The last assessment failed to meet the standards. "Ye Zhong sighed, with helplessness in his tone.
"For the next assessment, I think..." Ye Chong paused, as if he was considering his words, "I would like to ask Master Xiao Ling to participate in the assessment on behalf of our Ye family. Please rest assured that we will provide you with a reward that satisfies you. Our Ye family as One of the five major families, we have accumulated a lot of resources over the years. Whether it is eighth-grade elixir prescriptions or other treasures, we can provide them.”
Ye Chong spoke faster and faster, obviously worried that Xiao Ling would refuse, so he hurriedly put forward his conditions.
The conditions he proposed are indeed tempting. Although Xiao Ling already has some eighth-grade elixir recipes, this does not mean that the value of the eighth-grade elixirs is not high. Ordinary eighth-grade alchemists cannot collect even a few eighth-grade elixirs in their hands. square.
"The conditions do sound quite attractive..." Xiao Ling narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly.
"But why don't you find other alchemists to take the exam instead? Such conditions should attract many young alchemists." After thinking for a moment, Xiao Ling raised his question.
Ye Zhong sighed and explained: "Master Xiao Ling, you don't know something. The minimum qualification for this kind of assessment requires an alchemist to be at least the sixth grade, and to pass the assessment, you must be at least the level of a seventh-grade alchemist. Those Most of the talented alchemists who have reached this level at such a young age are supported by powerful alchemy families. Those families are eager to see the Ye family fall so that they can take their place, so how can they help?"
Having said this, Ye Zhong shook his head helplessly again.
Xiao Ling nodded, expressing understanding, and then said: "In this case, Elder Ye Zhong, I agree to your request."
"Really?" Ye Chong was overjoyed and immediately stood up, wanting to express his gratitude to Xiao Ling.
"Master Xiao Ling, this matter..." He was so excited that he could hardly speak.
"Don't worry, I have two more requests." Xiao Ling interrupted him.
Ye Chong was stunned for a moment, then said: "Please tell me, I will try my best to meet your request."
"Elder Ye Zhong, don't worry, my request can be fulfilled by the Ye family. First of all, I need to use your Ye family's Yanghuo Ancient Pond." Xiao Ling said.
"If Master Xiao Ling wants to borrow the Yanghuo Ancient Pond of our Ye family, of course there is no problem. I agree to this condition." Ye Zhong responded immediately. Although Yanghuo Ancient Pond is an important forbidden area of the Ye family, Xiao Ling just wants to borrow it, not take it away. This is not a big problem for the Ye family.
"Second, I hope to read the Ye family's books on alchemy, as well as various handwritten notes left by ancestors of past generations." Xiao Ling nodded and put forward his second condition.
Although the Ye family is now gradually declining, as one of the five major families when Danta was founded, its ancestors also had a glorious history, and they must have collected a lot of rare information on alchemy. Xiao Ling is naturally very interested in these materials. .
"This... Master Xiao Ling, these are the secrets of our Ye family. I really can't make the decision alone." Ye Chong's face became a little embarrassed after hearing this request.
"Elder Ye Zhong, we are all sensible people. You also know how many people are coveting the Ye family now." Xiao Ling smiled slightly and spoke in a relaxed tone.
Ye Zhong pondered for a while, and finally gritted his teeth and agreed: "Okay, I agree to this, but I have a request. Please ask Master Xiao Ling to accept my granddaughter Ye Xinlan as his disciple."
If the Ye family were at its peak, they would naturally not agree to such a request, but the current Ye family cannot protect itself. Ye Chong also knew that this was the best way, so even if he was unwilling in his heart, he could only agree.
As for letting Ye Xinlan become Xiao Ling's disciple, it will also make the relationship between the two parties closer.
"Xin Lan and I are about the same age, so we are not suitable for accepting apprentices, and I have no plans to accept apprentices. But I can promise you that if there is a chance, I can give her some guidance," Xiao Ling said.
"Okay, that's fine." Although it was a bit regretful that Xiao Ling could not accept Ye Xinlan as his disciple, Ye Zhong couldn't say anything more.
If Xiao Ling is made unhappy, the last chance to solve the Ye family's current predicament may be lost.
"Since your Ye family has agreed to my conditions, leave the next assessment to me. It shouldn't be difficult to pass the assessment. When I need to use the Yanghuo Ancient Pond, I will visit the Ye family in person, which is probably It will happen in a few days." Xiao Ling's tone revealed confidence.
"With Master Xiao Ling taking action, it is absolutely foolproof." Ye Chong responded with a smile, thinking to himself that it would be a piece of cake for an eighth-grade alchemist to pass that kind of assessment, and it would be natural for him to even get first place. of.
After the two chatted casually for a few more words, Ye Chong stood up and left. He needs to go back as soon as possible and report the results of this negotiation to the family.
Not long after Ye Zhong left, visitors started to come to Xiao Ling's courtyard one after another. Most people come to make friends, and there are also some people who come to ask for alchemy.
For those who wanted to make friends, Xiao Ling skillfully dismissed them in a few words. He didn't have much time to waste now.
As for those who asked for elixirs, Xiao Ling patiently chatted for a while, mainly discussing the issues of reward and refining time.
Those who come to Xiao Ling, an eighth-level alchemist, for elixirs are basically strong men with strong financial resources or people with the support of big forces, and the rewards they pay are naturally quite considerable.
Xiao Ling could also take advantage of Lord Tianhuo's retreat to earn some extra money, pass the time, and at the same time practice his medicine refining skills.
Since Xiao Ling took out the rare poisons from the Dan Pagoda, the little medical fairy was overjoyed and immediately started to use these newly obtained poisons to prepare new poisons.
She confidently stated that with the help of these poisons, she would be able to break through to the realm of Dou Zun in just three months of retreat.
Qinglin knew that she needed to work harder to keep up with the Little Medical Fairy and Xiao Ling, so she devoted herself to hard training every day.
Since arriving in Zhongzhou, Xiao Ling has helped her capture several sixth-level monsters, but she has not yet encountered a seventh-level snake monster.
Xiao Ling already had a plan in mind. When he had time, he would take Qing Lin to the beast realm to search for and conquer some high-level snake monsters.
(End of chapter)