Why did you provoke that old man? He's a reincarnation of a deity!

Half an hour later, Lin Mumu returned with three doses of medicine. After brewing and administering them to the woman, her complexion improved significantly.

Lin Mumu knelt before Xiao Nian and kowtowed three times.

"Uncle, you saved my sister's life. From this day forward, my life, Lin Mumu's life, belongs to you!"

Xiao Nian slightly raised her hand, and a soft force in the air lifted Lin Mumu up.

Lin Mumu was shocked: Today I've met the legendary old immortal!

"Alright, get up. If you really want to repay me, give me that piece of animal hide in the box."

Lin Mumu was stunned for a moment.

What's the purpose of this piece of animal hide used to wrap the medicinal herbs? It's just an add-on to the herbs.

Without hesitation, Lin Mumu took out the animal hide and gave it to Xiao Nian.

"Oh, right, let's go to the Pill Guild in Xinyou City together. I want to see what that master is all about."

"Are you going to the Pill Refining Guild?"

"You should at least meet the person who lied to you."

Lin Mumu and Xiao Nian walked through three streets and arrived at the most magnificent building in Xinyou City.

The sign above the door reads "Dan Yao Guild," written in a bold and powerful style.

People came and went in a constant stream, all dressed smartly, some even with attendants and guards.

It's obvious at a glance that the people who can come here are either rich or powerful.

Xiao Nian followed Lin Mumu through the gate, where the interior suddenly opened up.

The hall was many times more spacious than the outside. There were pharmacists in long gowns, itinerant doctors carrying medicine boxes, and several staff members in uniform gray uniforms busy behind the counter.

A young woman greeted us, wearing a light blue jacket and a black pencil skirt, with a sweet smile on her face.

"Hello, sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

Xiao Nian, as if a regular here, looked around and asked:

"I'm looking for Wen Chuchen. Is he here now?" Xiao Nian asked calmly.

"Wen? Master Wen?"

The young woman sized up Xiao Nian a few times. Could this white-haired old man be Lord Wen's father? She had never heard of Lord Wen having a father.

She was somewhat at a loss.

"You mean the vice president of the Pill Refining Guild? Wen Chuchen, Lord Wen?"

"This kid is already the vice president of the Pill Guild? He's doing pretty well." Xiao Nian's lips curled into a smile.

He recalled that when he was fourteen years old in his previous life, this kid was his roommate. They had done countless petty thefts together. More than ten years had passed, and this kid had become the vice president.

When Wen Chuchen was mentioned, a blush instantly rose on the girl's face as she said:

"President Wen, he's been in Kyoto for the past few months seeking medical treatment. It's said the princess is suffering from a strange illness. Are you his father?"

Xiao Nian sighed inwardly. He had come at the worst possible time. If this kid had been here, it would have been easier for him to obtain some cultivation resources. But now he was gone.

"If he comes back, tell your Chairman Wen that I am indeed his father, he is my eldest son, and my surname is Xiao, the Xiao of playing the flute."

"Okay, okay, I'll pass on the message." The girl smiled sweetly; even if the surname was different from the president's, she had to remember him.

"Oh, right, also find an alchemist surnamed Qian."

The young woman's smile remained unchanged: "You mean Master Qian Yukun? He happens to be here today. Do you have an appointment?"

"No."

"That might not be very convenient. Master Qian's appointments are already booked for the next two weeks."

Xiao Nian glanced at her.

"Just tell him whether the Fire Marrow Pill tastes good or not."

The girl's smile froze for a moment.

"What do you mean by that...?"

Xiao Nian didn't want to waste words, so she walked into the hall with her cane.

The girl quickly caught up, but dared not reach out to stop him, stamping her feet in frustration:

"Sir! You can't just barge in! Master Qian is seeing patients on the second floor; you can't go upstairs without an appointment!"

People in the hall turned their heads to look, and some recognized Lin Mumu, whispering among themselves.

"Isn't that the guy who begged Master Qian for medical help the other day?"

"It's said that Master Qian prescribed a remedy for his sister's illness."

"Why did you bring an old man to cause trouble today?"

Xiao Nian walked to the top of the stairs and was about to go up when a figure came down from the corner of the stairs.

He was in his early thirties, dressed in an elegant blue silk robe, with a jade pendant hanging from his waist, engraved with the four characters "Alchemy Guild". He had a long, thin face and a goatee on his chin.

"Who's making such a racket here?"

He stopped mid-sentence, his gaze falling on Lin Mumu, and his expression changed slightly.

"What's up? My friend, have you bought the medicinal herbs?"

"Uh?" Lin Mumu didn't know what to say.

Qian Yukun cleared his throat: "Brother Lin, what's going on? Didn't I tell you to go find medicine? Why are you bringing this old man here causing trouble? Does this really solve your sister's illness?"

Xiao Nian raised her eyelids and glanced at him.

"The prescription you gave his sister was for Chiyangzhi (a type of fungus)."

"Yes, when cold toxins enter the body, only the Red Sun Fungus can cure it; this is medical principle. Is there a problem?"

"Yin deficiency and excessive fire, and you prescribe Red Yang Ganoderma. You say this is medical principle? She will die very quickly after taking it, don't you know that? Or do you want her to die?" Xiao Nian said slowly.

Qian Yukun's face turned pale and then red. He really didn't know these medical principles, because the Chiyangzhi was originally meant for him.

"What nonsense are you spouting! What medical skills would an old geezer like you know? I'm a certified alchemist from the Pill Refining Guild!"

"Union certification? You're kidding me, I think you're just using that to treat yourself!"

"You old geezer, what are you doing here acting crazy? And you, you fatso, I'm trying to help treat your sister, what's the meaning of calling someone a crazy old man?"

Qian Yukun launched a personal attack on the two men.

Lin Mumu was in a dilemma and wanted to pull Xiao Nian away.

Xiao Nian continued to ask:

"Then tell me, what are the first-line six herbs for treating yin deficiency with excessive fire? And for the third herb, should it be prepared with wine or honey?"

Qian Yukun opened his mouth, but couldn't remember.

People in the hall began to chuckle and whisper among themselves.

Enraged, Qian Yukun shouted, "Guards! Guards! Throw this troublemaking old man out!"

Two body tempering stage guards rushed out from the side door and pounced on Xiao Nian from the left and right.

Xiao Nian simply shifted his body slightly, and with a palm strike to each side, the two guards were sent flying by a powerful force, landing on their backsides with blank expressions.

The hall was deathly quiet.

Is this old man so fierce?

The color drained completely from Qian Yukun's face.

Xiao Nian looked at him and sneered, "With your skill level, you dare call yourself a master?"

Then he turned around and walked out shakily.

Lin Mumu quickly chased after him.

"Old man! You're just going to let him go like that?"

"No rush. I'll count down from ten, and he'll come looking for me."

Sure enough, after only five seconds, Qian Yukun caught up from behind.

"Please wait a moment, Master."

Lin Mumu was completely bewildered: "How do you know he would definitely come looking for you?"