"You're a Sixth Grade Alchemist now? You've grown so quickly."
"Of course. I'm diligently working on my cultivation and alchemy every day. I'm fortunate I can use poisons to aid my cultivation, otherwise my cultivation speed would definitely slow down if I just focused on researching elixirs," Xiao Yi Xian happily shared her recent successes in cultivation.
Although Xiao Yi Xian has the heritage of elixir techniques left in her mind by Xu Ran, this rapid progress couldn't be separated from her own hard work.
Especially in terms of her "Cultivation Level" progress, Xiao Yi Xian was now only a step away from reaching Douhuang, ready to break through at any moment. By then, she would almost be able to start researching Seventh-Grade Elixirs.
"Being able to refine Sixth-Grade Elixirs, as long as you stay away from Zhongzhou, you're considered a top-tier alchemist anywhere. With your help in refining elixirs, I can also take it easy," Xiao Yi Xian would be able to help with the elixirs for the auction arranged by Ya Fei. With her skills, the quality rate of Sixth-Grade Elixirs couldn't possibly be low.
"That depends on my mood. Who made you annoy me," Xiao Yi Xian said with feigned anger, her arms crossed in front of her chest and her lips pouted. But even if Xu Ran didn't bring it up, she would still go with him. Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran were both following Xu Ran, and she didn't want to stay in this place. Moreover, the ingredients needed for refining high-quality elixirs were extremely rare in the Jia Ma Empire.
"Ho, what should Brother Xu Ran do to stop making my little fairy angry? How about Brother Xu Ran becomes today's sacrifice to the tiger?" Xu Ran said with a smile. Xiao Yi Xian looked charming with her face stern and blushing in anger, just like those white-haired female protagonists in anime. When Xu Ran had crossed over, white-haired girls were quite popular in anime. If Xiao Yi Xian's picture were to be spread to that world, Lord knows how many people would fall for her. Indeed, white hair is a rare color.
However, it seemed like there were no such things as white-haired aficionados in this world.
"You sacrifice to the tiger? Tsk tsk tsk... I, I, I..." Xiao Yi Xian took a while to respond. Xu Ran, a great Casanova himself, actually said he would sacrifice himself to the tiger. Was she a tigress? Even though she got the better end of the deal, he still feigned innocence.
"What about you two? Lin Fei and Xue Mei, have you been slacking off?" Xu Ran looked toward the two young girls below.
"We... we can only refine Third-Grade Elixirs, which is far behind Sister Xian Er." The two girls didn't expect Xu Ran to remember them, let alone talk to them, and they were overjoyed. However, they felt somewhat disheartened to see their own progress was so slow.
Their talents couldn't compare to these people at all.
Originally, in a small area of the Jia Ma Empire, they could be considered geniuses, but in the wider context of the Jia Ma Empire, they were only decent. And each one of Yun Yun, Nalan Yanran, and Xiao Yi Xian had once been top-notch geniuses or strong cultivators.
"Third Tier Alchemists? You've done quite well," the talents of Lin Fei and Xue Mei paled in comparison to Xiao Yi Xian's. Furthermore, Xiao Yi Xian's rapid breakthroughs were also due to the Calamity Poison Body. Even without Xu Ran, after the potential of Calamity Poison Body burst forth, Xiao Yi Xian's "Cultivation Level" would skyrocket. Since Lin Fei and Xue Mei haven't yet broken through Dou Spirit, it was natural that their alchemist level couldn't rise.
Xu Ran gave Lin Fei and Xue Mei fewer alchemy techniques than Xiao Yi Xian had received.
"These elixirs, some are for enhancing cultivation, and some for improving cultivation talent. They should be enough to elevate you to Douwang," Xu Ran casually took out two bottles of elixirs and handed them to Lin Fei and Xue Mei.
"Thank you, Lord Xu Ran." The two women were astonished by the gift and quickly stood up from their chairs to bow their thanks to Xu Ran.
They still hadn't placed themselves on equal footing with Xiao Yi Xian and the others, so naturally, they didn't dare to take Xu Ran's things with peace of mind.
"No need for such formalities. Haven't I already told you before? Besides, these things aren't worth much money. Just take them, and if you run out, come find me for more, or find Xian Er's medicine; she should be making some in a few days. You can call me Xu Ran or Brother Xu Ran." Xu Ran hurriedly stopped them from paying respects; he didn't have the peculiar habit of letting his own women kneel before him. Although, in certain special moments, hey, but those weren't formal occasions, so naturally, it didn't count. Xu Ran may have many peculiar habits, but he always treated them with respect when it was appropriate.
If it weren't for the System, Lin Fei and Xue Mei might not have been able to get together with him.
"Thank you, Brother Xu Ran." Lin Fei and Xue Mei held the elixirs tightly in their hands, feeling deeply moved.
Xu Ran was definitely a big shot now but didn't have the temperament of one. Despite their lowly status, Xu Ran did not despise them, and he even treated them with utter courtesy, which moved them profoundly.
You must know that on the Fighting Spirit Continent, human life was as cheap as mustard. Most people didn't even care about their legitimate wives.
The look in Xiao Yi Xian and the others' eyes also became much gentler. Although Xu Ran was somewhat unsavory in his methods, always thinking of unheard-of tricks, he always valued their feelings. With Xu Ran's strength, if he really wanted to accomplish certain things, he could have done so forcibly with his power alone.
No matter how strong Xu Ran was, or how long they had known each other, he always considered the thoughts of all of them. If they truly disapproved, Xu Ran would definitely not take a step further.
This might sound trivial, but how many people can truly do it?
How many people would choose to continue to be respectful when they can easily get what they want?
So this was also one of the reasons why Yun Yun and the others were deeply attracted to Xu Ran.
Even though they wouldn't get jealous, they also didn't want to see Xu Ran punishing a rival in love. It was the Xu Ran who valued relationships and righteousness that they liked.
"Why are you all staring at me like that?" Xu Ran touched his nose, finding the suddenly quiet atmosphere a bit strange. Especially since everyone was staring intently at him. Could the appeal of his elixirs be that great?
"We are observing how Brother Xu Ran deceives girls. No wonder there are so many girls around Brother Xu Ran." Nalan Yanran giggled, "Being so nice to everyone, you're likely to be liked by everyone, right?"
"Who made me naturally so kind?"
"You're only that kind to pretty girls," Nalan Yanran murmured softly.
"Alright, alright. Since you're all here, I'll discuss the future arrangements. I'm planning to build a Spatial Wormhole at Yunlan Sect to connect Yunlan Sect with the Black Corner Region. This way, even if there's a problem here, you can quickly return." In addition to Yunlan Sect, Xu Ran would also build Spatial Wormholes in the Snake-People Tribe's area to facilitate communication. Xu Ran himself didn't care much, as he could travel anywhere quickly, but it was different for others; Spatial Wormholes would undoubtedly make things much more convenient.