39: Xiao Mei

Mo Yuhan gently caressed the cool surface of the First-Rank Alchemist badge, his gaze fixed on the grand entrance of the Xiao Family.

The golden-red glow of the rising sun dyed the horizon, and also the bustling Wutan City.

The time for revenge had come.

And the method had already been rehearsed countless times in his mind—no need for novelty, just effectiveness.

Xiao Yan's original strategy of cutting off the Jia Lie Family's lifeline by choking their throat with pills was the sharpest and most deadly blow.

Xiao Family's main hall.

Incense smoke curled upwards, but the atmosphere carried an unusual solemnity.

Xiao Zhan sat in the main seat, with the three Elders positioned on either side.

When Mo Yuhan, led by an attendant from the Mittel Auction House, stepped into this hall, which symbolized the core of the Xiao Family's power, all eyes immediately focused on this young man, who was only eight years old but had already stirred up a storm in Wutan City.

The silver-white badge on his chest gleamed with an undeniable radiance in the light filtering through the window lattice.

"Young Friend Mo, please have a seat."

Xiao Zhan's steady voice broke the silence, and as his gaze swept over the First-Rank Alchemist badge, a hint of unconcealed shock and fervent desire flickered deep within his pupils.

Such a young Alchemist, his value and potential far surpassed that of an ordinary Great Dou Shi, not to mention that Mo Yuhan's strength was already at Dou Zhe Four-star!

Previously, when Mo Yuhan suddenly sent aVisiting Card from the Mittel Auction House, Xiao Zhan had only assumed that Mo Yuhan wanted to thank them for the gifts they sent during the apprenticeship ceremony.

Mo Yuhan nodded slightly and sat down calmly, not showing the slightest bit of unease despite being in the core of the Xiao Family.

He got straight to the point, his voice clear and direct: "Patriarch Xiao, three Elders. My audacious visit today is for cooperation and mutual benefit, and the target is—the Jia Lie Family!"

"Cooperation? Mutual benefit?"

The First Elder frowned slightly, his gaze scrutinizing.

Although Mo Yuhan was Great Master Gu Ni's disciple, because of Mo Yuhan's age, he subconsciously looked down on him, not thinking Mo Yuhan could offer any cooperation.

Unless Great Master Gu Ni himself came to speak, it would be more convincing.

"Exactly."

Mo Yuhan's gaze calmly swept over everyone. "According to Patriarch Ouba Pa, Jia Lie Bi holds a grudge against me for severely injuring his son, Galeo, and intends to harm me."

"So, I plan to strike first!"

"Young Friend Mo, what brilliant plan do you have?"

Xiao Zhan was overjoyed to hear Mo Yuhan's words.

The Xiao Family was already at odds with the Jia Lie Family; if someone could join forces to oppose the Jia Lie Family, they would be more than willing.

"From what I understand, the lifeline of the Jia Lie Family largely depends on the healing medicines sold in the market. If we can provide healing medicines of higher quality, lower price, and sufficient quantity, completely monopolizing the healing medicine market in Wutan City and cutting off their financial source… then the Jia Lie Family will collapse without a fight!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was moved.

Monopolizing the healing medicine market would undoubtedly be a fatal blow to the Jia Lie family's most vulnerable point.

But the problem was… where would the high-quality, low-priced, and sufficient quantity of healing medicines come from?

Mo Yuhan met Xiao Zhan's sharp gaze, a faint curve appearing at the corner of his mouth, filled with extreme confidence: "The source of the medicine will be provided by me, and the Mittel Auction House will serve as the sole sales channel, offering full support."

"You?"

The Third Elder couldn't help but exclaim, then realizing hisgaffe, he suppressed his shock, "Young Friend Mo, although healing medicine is not a high-grade pill, the demand is huge, and stable quality is especially crucial, this…"

Mo Yuhan said nothing more, simply flipping his palm, and hundreds of small jade bottles instantly appeared in the council hall, filling every empty space.

Then he flicked his finger, and a few other jade bottles flew towards Xiao Zhan and the three Elders.

Xiao Zhan pulled out a stopper, and a pure, gentle medicinal aroma instantly permeated the air. He poured out a few pale green pills; the pills were round and full, evenly colored, and free of impurities.

As a Great Dou Shi, Xiao Zhan's discerning eye was naturally sharp. He immediately saw that the quality of this healing medicine far surpassed the "Blood Coagulation Powder" sold by the Jia Lie family on the market, and was even significantly better than some of the fine products in his own Xiao Family's inventory.

After the three Elders passed it around, their faces also showed unconcealed shock.

"This medicine is called Fushang Pill."

Mo Yuhan said indifferently, "Its efficacy is 1.5 times or more than the Jia Lie Family's currently sold Rejuvenation Powder, but its cost can be compressed to 70% of theirs."

"As long as the Xiao Family provides the venue and ensures the market sales channels, I have already discussed the specific basic medicinal material procurement channels with the Mittel Auction House. The production of this pill… will not be a problem."

He deliberately emphasized the words "not be a problem," backed by the confidence of a First-Rank Alchemist and the deep cooperation achieved with the Mittel Auction House due to his backing by Gu Ni.

Xiao Zhan's eyes flashed brilliantly. He slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair, his voice filled with suppressed excitement and resolve: "Good! Young Friend Mo is a man of his word. Since you've said so, what reason does my Xiao Family have not to agree? Our Xiao Family will definitely cooperate fully. The venue, market channels, and so on will be arranged immediately, and of the profits obtained, the Xiao Family will only take 30%!"

He showed great sincerity.

Mo Yuhan nodded: "For specific details, Patriarch Xiao can discuss them with Miss Ya Fei. The Mittel Auction House will be responsible for the unified procurement of medicinal materials and the unified sale of Fushang Pill. The profit sharing will also be negotiated by her and Patriarch Xiao."

He pushed Ya Fei to the forefront, which was both a sign of trust and a leveraging of influence.

With the golden signboard of the Mittel Auction House and Ya Fei's operational prowess, this plan would be like adding wings to a tiger.

The intention to cooperate was instantly reached.

The atmosphere in the hall immediately became lively, and the gazes of the Xiao Family members towards Mo Yuhan were filled with admiration and eagerness.

This young man was not only monstrously talented, but also held such a profitable tool in his hands, and his methods were also excellent; his future prospects were limitless.

Just then, the side door of the council hall was gently pushed open.

A young woman, dressed in a goose-yellow gauze dress, entered gracefully, carrying an exquisite tea tray.

Her figure was slender and well-developed, her full bosom supporting the gauze dress in an alluring curve, her slender waist easily spanned, and a small section of smooth, delicate calf was exposed beneath her skirt. As she moved with light steps, she exuded a unique youthful vitality and charming grace belonging to a young woman.

The young woman was Xiao Mei.

At this moment, she kept her eyes lowered, her posture extremely humble, and walked cautiously to Mo Yuhan's side, placing a cup of fragrant clear tea on the tea table beside his hand.

The moment she set down the teacup, her wrist trembled slightly, seemingly due to nervousness. Her full bosom gently rose and fell with the movement, almost brushing against Mo Yuhan's arm.

A faint, delicate fragrance of a young woman, mixed with the aroma of tea, quietly wafted into Mo Yuhan's nostrils.

"Young… Young Master Mo, please have some tea."

Xiao Mei's voice carried a hint of deliberate softness and timidity, like an oriole leaving the valley, stirring the heartstrings.

She raised her eyelids and quickly glanced at Mo Yuhan. Her watery peach blossom eyes were filled with unconcealed admiration, reverence, and a hint of… ambition to climb higher.

As a collateral branch member of the Xiao Family with no outstanding talent, she understood too well the value and opportunity represented by the young man before her. If she could latch onto this big tree…

"Mhm." Mo Yuhan responded indifferently, picking up the teacup, his gaze not lingering on Xiao Mei for too long.

The young woman's deliberate closeness and the subtle, almost imperceptible touch did not stir much ripple in his heart.

His will was firm, his goal clear; beauty to him was but a fleeting cloud.

But he also somewhat understood Xiao Zhan's intention behind this—to use Xiao Mei to forge a closer relationship and deepen the Xiao Family's ties with him.