Misty Rain of the Old Times

As the saying goes, "It's never too late to take what you've got." Things you haven't gotten your hands on are never truly valuable. Let's just hope nothing unexpected happens to Wang Le.

However, Chen Xuan was not worried about any unexpected changes. Even if Wang Le's side failed, there were others. Besides, the Zheng Family Chamber of Commerce could get things, and if all else failed, they could find a source of fire copper by following this line. As for ice silkworm silk, they could find a way to get it from the Cold Mountain Sword Sect. Only white cloud wood was a bit difficult to obtain.

If he could easily get what he wanted, he wouldn't need to go through all that trouble. Otherwise, why bother with the Xiaoyao Pill? It's just so that others can deliver it to him directly.

To be honest, it has to be these wealthy and powerful families. They have things that are difficult for ordinary people to access, and that's what true wealth and status are all about. Money is secondary to them.

After giving his instructions, Wang Le straightened his clothes, bowed respectfully to Chen Xuan, and said apologetically, "Please forgive me, sir. I was blind and there was a misunderstanding before. Please don't take it to heart. I will definitely host a banquet to apologize later."

Chen Xuan waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's alright. Third Young Master is just showing his strong sense of justice. It's good to have doubts, and it's even more welcome to see him do this. There are too many swindlers and cheaters in the world, and it's people like Third Young Master who are honest and straightforward who have to deal with them. There's no need for a banquet; let's just consider this a case of 'no fight, no friendship'."

This attitude was not because the other party was from a prominent family and Chen Xuan was giving them a way out, nor was it because of the fire copper in their possession; rather, it was because that was Chen Xuan's true intention.

If there were more people like Wang Le in the world, there would be fewer bad people. A mere misunderstanding is nothing to worry about, and there's no loss at all.

How many people have been using the name of Xiaoyao Pills to commit fraud? They've ruined Xiaoyao Pills' reputation. Otherwise, Chen Xuan wouldn't have waited until now; his business would probably have started coming in as soon as he set up his stall.

“Sir, you are very generous. I admire you. If you don’t mind, would you have the honor of having a drink with me when you have some free time? Let’s make friends,” Wang Le said, bowing again.

With a smile, Chen Xuan politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kind offer, but I'm a free spirit, and I don't even know where I'll be tomorrow. I can only apologize for your kindness."

Whether he uses this pseudonym in the future is another matter, so there's no need to get too involved with others. Therefore, Chen Xuan didn't even bother to make up a pseudonym.

Regardless of whether Wang Le was sincere or had ulterior motives, Chen Xuan actually admired him a little. He was able to take things in stride and knew when to advance and retreat. At least for now, he didn't feel any ill will towards him.

No wonder he comes from a distinguished family. With hundreds of years of tradition, there is no trace of arrogance or domineering nouveau riche in him. In fact, he is incredibly low-key in his dealings with others. This is the true demeanor of a great family.

I haven't had much contact with Chen Xuan, a scion of a prominent family. It seems that Wei Ziyan was similar back then. He was not ostentatious in his dealings with others, but his character and methods were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Perhaps in those wealthy and powerful families, those arrogant spoiled brats are usually locked up and raised like pigs, so they won't run out and embarrass themselves.

Wang Le didn't insist. In his heart, if given the opportunity, he would naturally like to befriend Chen Xuan and treat him with respect. The fact that he could produce the Xiaoyao Pill alone was enough to make him worth winning over. He could already be called an extraordinary person.

However, they would not force anyone to do anything against their will. For a family of such stature, coercion is the worst thing to do. It would only make them a laughingstock and ruin their reputation. They are too busy maintaining the reputation they have built up over dozens of generations to risk damaging it.

Ning Guiliang felt bitter at this moment. The Xiaoyao Pill was right in front of him, but he couldn't buy it. Who could understand the pain in his heart?

As a romantic and talented man, he lived a very enlightened life. He didn't care about grand schemes or anything like that. All he wanted was an iron kidney. He believed that life was short, so he should enjoy it while he could, putting himself before others, so that he wouldn't have lived in vain.

Despite the lack of hope, he didn't leave. The opportunity was right in front of him; if he missed it, who knew where he would find someone to save him from his predicament?

Meanwhile, the onlookers who had been watching the show began to get restless. It seemed that the Xiaoyao Pill was real? And that it was made by this person back then? That would change things. Even if they didn't need it, if they could get their hands on it, it would be an invaluable item, whether they sold it as a middleman or gave it as a gift!
The constables Wang Le brought seemed to have nothing more to do, so they quietly left. Some other quick-thinking individuals also left quickly. They figured that even if Chen Xuan were to sell, they couldn't afford it, so they might as well go and pass on a message to someone who needed it and earn a favor.

As for forcibly buying things from ordinary people, don't even think about it. This guy is no simpleton. Back in Mo City, the Wolf Fang Society had tried to take advantage of him before, but what happened? He just waved his hand and a bunch of people were lying on the ground. After that, they chickened out and didn't dare to utter a single word.

Before Chen Xuan had even opened for business, Ning Guiliang, that charming and talented man, interfered, indirectly confirming that Chen Xuan was the drug dealer from back then. Thus, an invisible storm began to sweep rapidly from here to all corners of the capital.

Xiaoyao Pills are highly praised by those who have used them. Don't be fooled by their seemingly perfect performance; only they know the true state of their bodies. I doubt many men don't want to enhance their virility. The key is that it works well, doesn't harm the body, and even nourishes the body.

It is something that many people have longed for but could not obtain. Now that it has reappeared, after years of development, it is much more valued than its fleeting appearance back then.

Chen Xuan, who had a keen eye for things, was delighted with the outcome. This was exactly what he wanted; the more people cared about the Xiaoyao Pill, the easier it would be for him to obtain the necessary materials.

Fortunately, Xiaoyao Pills have a great reputation, and when the real product is out there, there are always suckers coming to him. He no longer needs to create hype to win free kicks like before. He still feels a little embarrassed when he thinks about how he performed on the street to sell the medicine and got tips from people.

Seeing that things seemed to be going a bit wrong, Wang Le's heart skipped a beat. If other powerful families, nobles, and princes came, he was afraid he wouldn't get much. Fortunately, he acted first and hoped to win the first prize, so that he wouldn't end up with nothing. So he kept urging his subordinates to go back and bring the fire copper as soon as possible.

"Greetings, sir. Give me some Xiaoyao Pills, just a hundred will do. Name your price," a middle-aged man in black said loudly as he pushed through the crowd, looking confident and disregarding everyone else. He was actually a master of the Innate Realm, and people seemed to automatically part to make way for him as he stepped out of the crowd.

With such cultivation level, they have the confidence to do so. They clearly intend to force a purchase and let Chen Xuan set the price. Naturally, they can't set the price according to the current inflated prices. If it were really 10,000 taels per tree, a hundred or so trees would be enough to bankrupt an average wealthy family.

If it weren't for the emperor's presence and the public's watchful eyes, this wouldn't have been a forced purchase, but rather a robbery.

With the martial arts examination just over a month away, countless martial arts practitioners from all over the country flocked to the capital, so it was not surprising that such a powerful person emerged.

Before Chen Xuan could answer, Wang Le stepped forward and said, "Brother, the boss said he won't sell, he'll only exchange. I think everyone knows the conditions, so please don't make things difficult for him."

Chen Xuan was secretly pleased, thinking that although this Young Master Wang's temperament and vision were not in the same direction as Ning Guiliang's, their obsession with Xiaoyao Pill was similar.

“Young man, this is none of your business. Whether they sell or not is not up to you. Am I right?” The innate master who stepped forward glanced at Wang Le and said indifferently. The last sentence was directed at Chen Xuan.

Wang Le's smile remained unchanged, but he stopped looking at the other person and took a small step back. Then his guard stepped forward and stared coldly at the other person without saying a word, subtly separating him from Chen Xuan. Since the question was directed at Chen Xuan, there was no need to overstep his bounds. People from aristocratic families are very discreet.

As the saying goes, guests are always welcome, so Chen Xuan wasn't angered by the other party's assertive attitude. He simply smiled calmly and said, "Sorry, the Carefree Pills aren't for sale, but you can exchange them for other items. One tael of Fire Copper per pill, ten taels of Ice Silkworm Silk, and if you can get a piece of White Cloud Wood, you can exchange it for a thousand pills. Providing clues will also earn you ten pills. Would this gentleman like some? Limited quantity, first come, first served."

Stepping forward, the other party squinted and said, "I know the exchange conditions, but I can't produce the Fire Copper Ice Silkworm Silk, and I don't know what White Cloud Wood is. I can only buy it with money, so please do me a favor?"

His smile faded, and Chen Xuan gestured for him to continue, saying, "Then I'm sorry, please don't put me in a difficult position."

His gaze turned cold, and he was about to lash out when a voice said, "Young Master, the things have been brought."

The words were initially spoken far away in the darkness of night, but by the time the last word was uttered, they were already right in front of me.

Then an old man in gray appeared out of thin air, carrying a dusty gray box in his hand. The box looked quite heavy, and its material was hard to tell. It seemed to be made of stone or metal, and it exuded a chilling aura.

The gray-robed old man who appeared here had a gentle smile on his face. Perhaps sensing that the atmosphere was not right, he casually swept his gaze across the area, and the innate master who was about to lash out immediately fell silent. Then his gaze settled on Wang Le.

"Greetings, Elder Qin. Thank you for making this trip," he said, forgetting to bow.

The old man Qin he mentioned chuckled and said, "Young master, you're too kind. The master asked me to pass on a message to you: since you've come across this item by chance, bring back as much as you can. The family supports it and is already preparing more fire copper and ice silkworm silk."

The point was to bring back as many Xiaoyao pills as possible, but there was no need to mention such a somewhat unseemly thing in public.

So what if they're from a prestigious family? Many people still need that kind of thing.

Chen Xuan glanced at the old man Qin and sighed inwardly. He thought to himself that as expected of a prestigious family, their foundation was truly terrifying. This old man who was just delivering goods had a cultivation level that could be considered top-tier innate. He was not much different from Guo Jinglong and the others back then. With just one look, the innate experts who wanted to cause trouble became restrained.

Wang Le thought to himself that they had arrived just in time, and nodded, saying, "Understood, Elder Qin, how much fire copper did you bring?"

"Thirteen catties and five ounces is all that's left in the warehouses here in the capital. It's probably too late to get it from other places," Old Qin said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuanxin said that was enough. With these ten-odd jin, she would have to change the terms later. Fire copper would no longer be needed; ice silkworm silk and white cloud wood would be required in exchange.

Knowing what was going on, Wang Le stepped forward and smiled at Chen Xuan, "Sir, the fire copper has been brought, thirteen catties and five taels. As you requested, one tael per piece. Please take a look."

As he spoke, he nodded to Old Qin.

So Old Qin stepped forward and opened the box made of the peculiar material that he had brought in front of Chen Xuan.

As a crack opened, crimson light shone through it, followed by an astonishing heat that swept outwards... (End of Chapter)