Zeng Residence.
"Patriarch." As Zeng Ming returned, the guards immediately bowed and called out.
However, a trace of curiosity flickered in everyone's eyes. Who was this young man the Patriarch was holding by the hand?
Zeng Ming nodded faintly and then led Li Xuan directly towards the alchemy room. The news of Zeng Ming's return quickly reached the high-ranking officials of the Zeng family. Within a minute, more than a dozen figures rushed towards the alchemy room.
Buzz!
As Li Xuan and Zeng Ming entered the room, a buzzing sound immediately arose. In the next moment, a clear fragrance permeated the air, and Li Xuan felt all his pores exude a sense of comfort.
"Little Xue, you... you succeeded in refining the pill!" Zeng Ming's voice was tinged with excitement as he stepped forward and looked at the alchemy furnace.
"Grandpa, you're back. I haven't failed you. This fifth-grade Marrow Cleansing and Bone Refining Pill has been successfully refined!" A childish voice reached Li Xuan's ears, and then several spirit pills flew out from above the alchemy furnace. Li Xuan counted them, and there were seven in total.
This little girl is quite formidable. Li Xuan looked at the child, who was less than six years old and standing in front of Zeng Ming, with a strange expression. To be able to refine a fifth-grade pill at such a young age, and to produce seven pills in a single furnace was remarkable. Although Li Xuan didn't know much about alchemists, he knew that the number of pills produced in a single furnace by an alchemist was usually around five. Those who were slightly more skilled could reach six, which was the limit. Yet, this little girl had managed to produce seven. Moreover, judging by her appearance, this was likely her first attempt.
"As expected of a Heavenly Dao Physique, her comprehension of the Dao of Alchemy is something even I have to admire. If this girl grows up, you, little fellow, might not be able to compare. However, you are also not simple, after all, that one... Little fellow, you have found a good successor for me this time. Consider it a favor I, Yi Qin, owe you." Yi Qin's voice echoed in Li Xuan's mind.
"Senior Yi Qin, when you first refined this Marrow Cleansing and Bone Refining Pill, how many pills did you produce?" Li Xuan asked with some curiosity.
"Nine," Yi Qin replied calmly. Li Xuan was stunned. This was ridiculous; you, who produced nine pills, were impressed by someone who produced seven? However, Li Xuan soon realized that this little girl was less than six years old, and Yi Qin must have been much older when she refined it.
"I was ten years old when I refined this Marrow Cleansing and Bone Refining Pill, and she is less than six now. Although it's three less than mine, it's because she was born in a world with weak spiritual energy and a deficient Heavenly Dao principle," Yi Qin said again, seemingly guessing Li Xuan's thoughts. Li Xuan's heart stirred upon hearing this. What were Heavenly Dao principles?
"Seven pills... Ru Xue, you have truly made your Grandpa happy," Zeng Ming said emotionally, tears welling up in his eyes. The Zeng family finally had a successor. Then, as if remembering something, he put away the pills, took Zeng Ru Xue's hand, and walked to Li Xuan's side. "Little Xue, this is your senior brother, Li Xuan. He is a friend of Grandpa. You must listen to him from now on."
"Senior brother? Grandpa, since he is your friend, should I call him senior brother or Grandpa? Oh, I know, I can call him Grandpa Senior Brother," Zeng Ru Xue said, looking at Zeng Ming with curiosity after glancing at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan: ...
Zeng Ming: ...
Grandpa Senior Brother, what a strange title. Li Xuan shook his head helplessly and stepped forward to pat Zeng Ru Xue's head. This was truly innocent speech, or perhaps a precocious child?
"Father."
"Grandpa."
"Grandpa."
Just then, figures rushed in. Upon seeing Zeng Ming, they all bowed and called out. Li Xuan looked over at their arrival. He shook his head slightly. Even the Patriarch of the Zeng family, Zeng Ming, wore simple clothes. However, these descendants who had just entered were all dressed as if they were afraid others wouldn't know how wealthy their family was. Moreover, none of their auras had reached the Martial King realm, which was why Zeng Ming had said they had no successors.
"Well, since you are all here, meet this junior, Li Xuan." Zeng Ming, who naturally didn't show the same warmth to his descendants as he did to Zeng Ru Xue, nodded faintly and then shifted his gaze to Li Xuan.
"I am Zeng Nuo, greetings, Senior Li Xuan," as Zeng Ming's words fell, a middle-aged man stepped forward and cupped his fists in greeting.
"I am Zeng Li, greetings, Senior Li Xuan."
"I am Zeng Yi, greetings, Senior Li Xuan."
...
A series of greetings rang out, and Li Xuan could only nod in response. Although these people were considered his parents and even grandparents in terms of age, in the world of spiritual masters, strength was paramount. With his current strength, he could indeed be considered a senior to them.
"Grandpa, you just said he is Xue'er's senior brother. Does that mean Xue'er also has a master?" At this moment, Zeng Ru Xue's childish voice rang out.
Li Xuan and Zeng Ming were startled, then smiled wryly and shook their heads. Although Zeng Ru Xue was still young, she was far smarter than her peers.
Li Xuan stepped forward and patted Zeng Ru Xue's head. "My master is currently occupied and cannot come over. So, I, as your senior brother, have come to see you first. Little junior sister, do you want to see your master?"
"Grandpa told Xue'er that my master is even more powerful than him, so I think Xue'er would like to see her master," Zeng Ru Xue said after thinking for a moment and nodding.
Li Xuan smiled upon seeing this. Zeng Ru Xue was truly innocent and lively.
"Um, Senior Li, are you here to take Xue'er away?" At this moment, a voice rang out, and Li Xuan looked to see Zeng Yi, who had greeted him earlier.
Li Xuan slowly shook his head at this. Everyone was stunned. Even Zeng Ming was somewhat surprised. If he wasn't taking Xue'er away, did the person behind Li Xuan look down on her?
"Senior Zeng, let's discuss this in detail," Li Xuan said after a moment of thought, looking at the crowd.
"Disperse." Zeng Ming understood and waved his hand towards Zeng Yi and the others. Although Zeng Yi and the others were confused, they dared not disobey Zeng Ming's command and turned to leave.
"Young friend, you have indeed confused this old man," Zeng Ming said with a wry smile as the others departed.
Li Xuan smiled and replied, "Senior Zeng, as I mentioned earlier, after this matter is settled, I will be heading to the Central Region to find my sister. Taking junior sister along would undoubtedly lead her into a dangerous situation. My master knew of this beforehand, so he instructed me to bring his inheritance to junior sister."
"Bring the inheritance?" Zeng Ming was taken aback, then shocked.
Li Xuan placed his left hand on Zeng Ru Xue's forehead. The Zhenyu Ring on his thumb emitted a black light and instantly sank into Zeng Ru Xue's forehead, disappearing.
At this moment, Zeng Ru Xue's eyes were initially glazed over, but she quickly regained clarity. However, her eyes soon revealed a hint of surprise and brilliance, clearly processing the information.
In fact, Li Xuan was also curious. When he first saw Zeng Ru Xue, Yi Qin had informed him that she would bestow her inheritance upon Zeng Ru Xue later. Li Xuan was somewhat looking forward to Yi Qin's inheritance, after all, anyone who could be imprisoned in Zhenyu was no ordinary person.
"Senior brother, please tell me your master's name," a few breaths later, Zeng Ru Xue's eyes returned to normal, and she looked at Li Xuan and said.
Li Xuan smiled and replied, "My master's name is Yi Qin."