After the explanation, Yuan Shuang finally felt relieved.
"Please!"
Yuan Shuang made an inviting gesture and led Ye Fei to the Yuan family's reception hall.
"Go and invite my grandfather!"
The servant, having received the young lady's order, quickly rushed towards the living quarters of the Yuan family patriarch.
"Ye Fei, please wait here for a moment. Once my grandfather arrives, I will immediately take you to see the medicinal fields behind our mountain."
After pouring Ye Fei a cup of hot tea, Yuan Shuang also took a seat in a chair next to him.
Before long, an elder with a ruddy complexion, dressed in a simple robe, appeared before Ye Fei.
"Is this young friend the Master Ye who refined the Heavenly Demonic Pill?"
"Truly a prodigy!"
"A man of great talent!"
"I am truly ashamed!"
As soon as the elder arrived, he lavished praise upon Ye Fei for nearly the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.
Finally, after Ye Fei's repeated refusals, he finally stopped.
Even Yuan Shuang beside him wore a look of stunned disbelief.
Was this still the grandfather she had known for over twenty years?
"Ahem."
Seeing his beloved granddaughter's bewildered expression, the elder finally reverted to his usual serious demeanor.
"Young friend Ye, I have prepared a sumptuous banquet for you. Let us dine first before discussing matters of importance!"
"I request your esteemed presence!"
Ye Fei was naturally eager.
He hadn't eaten a single bite all day and was now so hungry he could barely stand.
The three of them walked towards the dining room together.
After eating their fill, the three finally remembered the important matters.
"Young friend Ye, this way please!"
The elder, who was Yuan Bin, led Ye Fei and Yuan Shuang, along with two guards, towards the back mountain.
The back mountain was not far from the Yuan family's residence. In just about fifteen minutes, they had reached their destination.
"This is it!"
"Young friend Ye, this entire area belongs to our Yuan family!"
"See where it is most suitable for cultivating the Heavenly Demonic Flower!"
Ye Fei's gaze swept across the vast expanse. Everywhere he looked were meticulously divided medicinal fields.
"The Heavenly Demonic Flower prefers shade, and this place is too sunny, not very suitable."
Ye Fei commented after a brief glance.
"Just as you say, we have another undeveloped medicinal field nearby. I will take you there!"
The elder exclaimed, clapping his hands.
Subsequently, the three of them, along with the guards, headed towards the adjacent, shaded medicinal field.
"Young friend, what do you think of this spot?"
The elder pointed to the area ahead.
Ye Fei also observed carefully and noticed a small stream gurgling nearby.
This was simply perfect.
"This spot is excellent!"
"If there are no other issues, this can serve as the cultivation base for the Heavenly Demonic Flower."
Ye Fei nodded.
"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"
"I will return immediately to instruct people to prepare this medicinal field!"
The elder said with great delight.
With the matter settled, the three did not delay and prepared to leave.
"Master, what do you think of this place?"
"If you are satisfied, we can commence our collaboration immediately!"
A fawning voice drifted from not too far away.
Suddenly, three figures appeared ahead.
"Why has my uncle come here all of a sudden?"
Yuan Shuang was also somewhat surprised.
"Don't speak, let's hear what he has to say."
Patriarch Yuan said expressionlessly.
He was already accustomed to his eldest son's meddling.
"If this place can be used for planting that medicinal ingredient, it will undoubtedly be excellent!"
"I congratulate Master Yuan in advance!"
The elder said in a rough voice.
"Hahaha!"
"Truly, heaven aids me!"
"After being suppressed for so long, Yuan Shan finally has a chance to shine!"
The elder uncle, Yuan Shan, laughed heartily.
"Father, if we achieve something, Grandfather will surely look upon us with new eyes!"
"Then I'll see how those younger uncles dare to be arrogant in front of us!"
The son of the elder uncle said with great confidence.
"Good son, this time it's all thanks to you!"
"If you hadn't found Master Qingyun, how would we have had a chance to turn things around!"
"I will give you the highest credit!"
Elder Uncle Yuan patted his son's shoulder, gratified.
The rough-voiced elder, the so-called Master Qingyun, had already rolled his eyes internally.
However, considering the substantial sum of money he was about to receive, he was willing to continue the charade.
"Who is this Master Qingyun?"
"How have I never heard of such a person?"
"Have these two been tricked again?"
Patriarch Yuan frowned.
Thinking of the foolish things his eldest son and grandson had done before, Patriarch Yuan was filled with rage. Had they mistakenly thrown away their brains instead of their placentas at birth?
Otherwise, why would these two be deceived time and time again?
And unable to see through even the most crude tricks?
Especially since he had just reached a cooperation with young friend Ye regarding this very medicinal field, wouldn't this be an insult to young friend Ye?
Thinking of this, the Patriarch's gaze became even more displeased as he looked at the three figures.
"Young friend Ye, please wait a moment. I need to attend to some family matters!"
Patriarch Yuan said.
"No trouble!"
"If you don't mind, perhaps I can be of some assistance!"
Ye Fei said calmly.
"Please!"
Patriarch Yuan did not feel embarrassed and walked together with Ye Fei towards the location of the three figures.
The three were initially lost in their own thoughts. Upon hearing footsteps, they all looked over.
"Grandfather!"
"Father!"
Elder Uncle Yuan and his son were somewhat surprised to see that the arrivals were the Patriarch and his entourage.
However, they immediately became excited.
They reiterated the agreement they had just reached with Master Qingyun.
"Father, this is Master Qingyun!"
"He is an alchemist I invited at great expense!"
"With him here, our pill pavilion will surely reach new heights!"
Elder Uncle Yuan said gleefully.
Patriarch Yuan remained silent, his gaze shifting over Master Qingyun's face.
At the same time, he spoke with humility.
"May I ask where this Master hails from?"
Although Master Qingyun maintained a composed demeanor, he felt a flicker of panic when facing the astute Patriarch Yuan.
"I hope the esteemed Patriarch will understand, my master is very discreet and does not wish for his disciples to reveal his whereabouts."
Master Qingyun apologized.
However, his shifty eyes made it difficult to associate him with a figure of great learning.
Seeing this, Ye Fei walked directly in front of him.
With a cupped fist salute, he said,
"Master, I overheard your conversation just now!"
"I am deeply impressed!"
"I have loved the Dao of Alchemy since I was young. Meeting you today is truly my honor!"
"Would you be so kind as to enlighten me on some of my doubts regarding alchemy?"
Ye Fei said with a smile.
No one could find any fault with his words.