C20 Wealthy

Dong Yang took a moment to steady himself before popping the pill into his mouth. His pupils abruptly narrowed, and he exclaimed with astonishment, "This pill works on the Battle King!"

"Brother Xiao..." Tan Nuo said with a grave tone, "Your master isn't from the Azure Dragon Empire, is he?"

Xiao Xiaofan, slightly puzzled, responded, "Senior Tan, why do you ask?"

Tan Nuo replied earnestly, "Because there are no alchemists capable of producing such pills in the Azure Dragon Empire, let alone in any of the Four Great Empires!"

He then managed to craft at least fifty Level Five pills in a single batch, each with a potent effect. Such skill was certainly beyond the reach of the Four Great Empires. Was he a supreme alchemist? Or perhaps even greater?

Xiao Xiaofan quickly caught on and casually remarked, "The old man never mentioned it to me, so I really don't know the details."

Tan Nuo simply nodded, choosing not to continue the conversation. Bai Luoxi, after a moment of contemplation, spoke up gently, "Young Master Xiao, you mentioned that this pill is effective for all levels, but we're unable to verify that at the moment."

"If you're agreeable, I'll purchase them at the price of Level Five healing pills. Once I take them back to the main Golden Vault store for testing, and if they are indeed as you've described, we'll adjust the payment accordingly. Does that sound acceptable?"

Xiao Xiaofan offered a carefree smile and replied, "That's fine. My master gave me these pills without any specific financial expectations."

"Let's proceed with your proposal, Miss Bai. And don't worry about the price difference; consider it a gift from me to you."

After all, he had concocted those fifty mid-grade Spring-Returning Pills in just one evening, so he wasn't overly concerned about the price. Besides, building a favorable rapport with the well-established Golden Vault was a wise decision.

Bai Luoxi's cheeks tinged with a hint of red as she softly expressed her gratitude, "I sincerely thank you, Young Master Xiao, for your generous gesture. Luoxi is truly appreciative."

She sensed his goodwill and had been keen on forging a connection, so she accepted his offer without hesitation. Yet, she couldn't help but find his phrasing slightly impertinent. What did he mean by offering it as a gift?

After a brief contemplation, Bai Luoxi slowly began, "Under normal circumstances, medicinal pills of the fourth grade and higher are traded with spirit stones. While fifth-grade recovery pills are important, their price is somewhat lower compared to others."

Xiao Xiaofan nodded, signaling for her to continue.

He was aware of this fact; recovery pills were typically used only in emergencies, and if the gap in strength was too vast, their effectiveness would be minimal.

Hence, pills that could enhance one's strength were more valued, as increasing one's own power was the most reliable form of protection.

Xiao Xiaofan had also learned about spirit stones from Lan Luo. For Fighters, advancing in cultivation became increasingly challenging, and spirit stones were essential for breakthroughs. Absorbing the spiritual energy within these stones bolstered one's Battle Aura, making spirit stones a widely accepted currency among Fighters.

The exchange rate was standard: one thousand gold coins for a low-grade spirit stone, one hundred low-grade stones for a mid-grade, and one hundred mid-grade stones for a high-grade.

Seeing Xiao Xiaofan nod, Bai Luoxi relaxed and added, "A fifth-grade recovery pill is typically valued at ten mid-grade spirit stones. However, Young Master Xiao's mid-grade Spring-Returning Pills are of exceptional quality. Golden Vault is prepared to offer fifty mid-grade spirit stones for each pill."

After finishing, Bai Luoxi looked at Xiao Xiaofan expectantly. He replied promptly, "Agreed, let's proceed with your offer, Miss Bai."

The proposed price was quite generous in Xiao Xiaofan's view, five times above the market rate. With his fifty mid-grade Spring-Returning Pills, he stood to gain two thousand five hundred mid-grade spirit stones—equivalent to twenty-five high-grade stones!

Converted to gold coins, the sum was staggering. In less than a month in this world, he had gone from a mere beggar to a notable magnate in Sylhasera.

By his reckoning, not even the three major families of Sylhasera could match his newfound wealth.

Seeing Xiao Xiaofan agree so readily, Bai Luoxi's esteem for him increased significantly. She retrieved twenty-five high-grade spirit stones from her spatial ring and handed them to Xiao Xiaofan, along with a VIP card from Golden Vault. "Young Master Xiao, your magnanimity is truly admirable. Here are twenty-five high-grade spirit stones and our Golden Vault VIP card!"

"With this card, you'll receive the highest level of service at any Golden Vault shop, and you'll also enjoy a 20% discount on all purchases!"

Tan Nuo and Dong Yang's spirits soared upon hearing this. In the entire Azure Dragon Empire, only five such tokens had been issued, each held by individuals with significant influence!

The fact that the young lady had given one to Xiao Xiaofan spoke volumes about her regard for him. However, it made sense upon reflection; who but someone extraordinary could produce such a pill?

The mysterious master alone justified Golden Vault's issuance of the token to her. "Thank you very much, Miss Bai!" Xiao Xiaofan said, accepting the items nonchalantly and stowing them in his system bag. There was no sense in passing up a free advantage! He then inquired softly, "By the way, Miss Bai, do you know of any houses for sale in Sylhasera City?"

"You're interested in purchasing a house, Young Master Xiao?" Bai Luoxi asked, a hint of surprise in her voice before she chuckled. "If so, there's no need to go to any trouble. Golden Vault has a property we're looking to sell, and we'd be pleased to gift it to Young Master Xiao!"

Xiao Xiaofan touched his nose, feeling somewhat bashful. "That's incredibly generous of you, Miss Bai, to offer me a house!"

"Where is this house located? Is it large? And when might I be able to move in?"

Bai Luoxi found Xiao Xiaofan's demeanor amusing, wondering whether he was genuinely modest or just playing coy. But to Golden Vault, a single house was a trifle. She replied softly, "The house is situated in the heart of Sylhasera City, in a prime location."

"As for the environment, I believe it will meet Young Master Xiao's satisfaction. I'll have a servant guide you there shortly, and you can move in today if you wish."

Upon hearing her words, Xiao Xiaofan rose to his feet and said with a smile, "I appreciate the offer, Miss Bai!"

"There's no need for such formalities, Young Master Xiao!" Bai Luoxi also stood, extending her delicate hand towards Xiao Xiaofan. "I'm looking forward to an even more enjoyable collaboration next time!"

"Ah... um..."

Xiao Xiaofan, who had been the picture of composure, suddenly turned red when he realized she was offering a handshake. A hint of shyness flickered in his eyes. Bai Luoxi's beauty was undeniable, and it was only by fixating on the image of another beauty in his mind that Xiao Xiaofan could keep his cool.

Despite having lived two lifetimes, he had never even held a girl's hand before! Now, faced with such a beautiful woman initiating a handshake, Xiao Xiaofan's calm facade crumbled, and he became flustered.

Bai Luoxi, on the other hand, initially regretted her impulsive gesture. She couldn't understand what had possessed her to offer her hand to him, as she had never had physical contact with any man outside her family. Yet, upon witnessing Xiao Xiaofan's awkwardness, she couldn't help but feel a surge of delight. A playful glint sparkled in her bright eyes.

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