Chen Nan did not want to stir up trouble.
He did not want to offend anyone.
But now.
The Ma family had already bullied him.
So.
He had to get rid of the Ma family no matter what.
Only then could he confidently go to Guangling Prefecture; otherwise, leaving the Ma family behind would always be a hidden danger.
"If you could deal with the Ma family, why would you go through so much trouble to buy potatoes and cabbage in Pingyang Town?" Xiahou's eyes flickered with bitterness.
To be fair.
He really hoped Chen Nan would become outstanding.
Only then could he be worthy of his daughter.
But now he found.
The abilities Chen Nan displayed were increasingly outstanding.
Even his own daughter might not be worthy of him.
This was clearly a good thing.
But he had a sense of foreboding.
Could his daughter truly hold onto him???
"Stop chatting and come eat!"
Xia Youwei's mother called out from a distance.
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After the meal.
Chen Nan refused Xia Youwei's invitation to stay overnight at the Xia family.
Although the two had already confessed their feelings.
Although he knew Xia Youwei had come to terms with it.
But the Netherworld was a feudal society.
Moreover, the Xia family was right next to the county office, with people coming and going.
If anyone found out he had stayed overnight at the Xia family.
It would affect the Xia family's reputation.
However.
He couldn't stay overnight.
But he could go back a little later.
Let alone that Xia Youwei had come to terms with it.
As a man in his prime,
Did he not want to?
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After chatting.
Chen Nan left the Xia family.
The streets were already deserted.
He took out his black cloak, put on his golden mask, and arrived at Qingyun Tower.
"Steward Wang, I have fulfilled my mission. Here are the pills you asked me to refine." Chen Nan handed the glazed bottle containing the Soul Gathering Pill to Steward Wang.
Steward Wang was overjoyed.
Heaven protect him!
This guy had actually refined the Soul Gathering Pill.
With this pill,
Was breaking through to the Transformation Realm difficult?
He had been stuck in the Soul Gathering Realm for over a decade, and had already reached the peak of the Soul Gathering Realm.
But.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break through the bottleneck.
Now, with this Soul Gathering Pill,
He was confident he could break through the bottleneck and become a Transformation Realm expert.
If that really happened.
He would be able to leave Tongcheng and go to the Qingyun Tower in Guangling Prefecture.
His authority would grow,
And the benefits he enjoyed would increase.
Excitedly putting away the pill, Steward Wang said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, someone has already completed the bounty you posted last time."
Chen Nan was not surprised by this. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Can you tell me the identity of the deceased?"
Steward Wang wanted to curse.
The person whose life you wanted to be taken by the bounty is already dead.
Why do you still need to know their identity?
Are you never going to stop?
Are you determined to bully me, an honest man?
Chen Nan said indifferently, "Is it very difficult? If it's difficult, you don't have to say it."
"It's nothing," Steward Wang forced a smile. "It won't hurt to tell you, as it doesn't violate Qingyun Tower's rules. The deceased was named Su Wu."
Qingyun Tower had rules.
The employer's information must not be disclosed.
However.
Steward Wang had not disclosed the employer's information!
He had only stated the deceased's identity.
Chen Nan secretly remembered the name.
He knew.
This Su Wu was likely to have a close connection with the First Family.
After all, even if the First Family wanted to kill him,
They wouldn't directly post a bounty mission at Qingyun Tower.
Once discovered, no matter what backing the First Family had, their entire clan would be annihilated.
Chen Nan spoke, "Steward Wang, I need some Shore Flower. How many stalks do you have?"
Steward Wang said, "We just received a batch, and there are quite a few, up to two hundred stalks."
Two hundred stalks of Shore Flower was a considerable number.
These Shore Flowers were prepared for Chen Nan.
Because he could feel Chen Nan's strength steadily improving.
Thus, he was prepared.
Chen Nan thought for a moment and said, "Give me all these Shore Flowers."
"We are old friends, so I won't be polite with you."
"I'll give you one hundred and twenty Yin Gathering Pills, how about that?"
Steward Wang was shocked.
He looked at Chen Nan in disbelief.
A layer of crystal tears appeared in his eyes.
Heaven has eyes!
Heaven has eyes!
Finally, he could take advantage of this guy!
One Yin Gathering Pill for two stalks of Shore Flower.
Now Chen Nan was offering twenty more Yin Gathering Pills, this was quite a profit!
Suddenly.
Steward Wang shivered.
Something's wrong!
How could this guy be so generous?
How could he allow me to take advantage of him?
He looked at Chen Nan with suspicion and couldn't help but ask, "Fellow Daoist Chen, do you have any additional conditions?"
Chen Nan's tone carried a hint of displeasure, "No... You are simply judging a gentleman by a mean mind. What additional conditions could I have?"
"This is based on our friendship, so I'm giving you a friendly price."
"If you're not willing, then I'll pretend I never brought it up."
"Consider it me showing you warmth and you turning a cold shoulder."
"From now on, business is business, and friendship is friendship."
"We'll go our separate ways."
Steward Wang quickly said, "No, no, no, I was just asking casually. Fellow Daoist Chen, please don't take it to heart."
In any case, he would be transferred out of Tongcheng after he entered the Transformation Realm.
Although his impression of Chen Nan was very, very bad.
He still wanted a perfect ending.
He didn't want their relationship to become too strained.
After all.
If a person like him grew, his favor would be quite valuable.
Chen Nan spread his right hand, "Alright, give me the medicinal ingredients. I'll deliver them to you after I refine the Yin Gathering Pills!"
Steward Wang didn't hesitate, directly took out a storage bag and gave it to Chen Nan.
Chen Nan sighed, "It feels good to be trusted."
Steward Wang smiled, "We are old friends, why be so formal?"
Chen Nan nodded, "Yes, we are old friends, so it's too formal to say these things!"
"Well, I'll go back and refine pills."
"I wish Steward Wang an early breakthrough to the Transformation Realm!" With that, he cupped his hands and left Qingyun Tower, disappearing into the night.
Watching Chen Nan's retreating figure, Steward Wang smiled and sighed, "Indeed, this person is someone you can rely on! He doesn't always fleece our Qingyun Tower."
A young man named Sun Jian beside him twitched his lips and said cautiously, "Steward Wang, this guy... isn't as kind as you think."
Steward Wang put on a stern face and said angrily, "Fellow Daoist Chen gave us twenty extra Yin Gathering Pills. His sincerity is as clear as day. How can you say he's not well-intentioned?"
"Also, do you know the loss your words would bring to our Qingyun Tower?"
"Do you know the consequences of offending an alchemist?"
"I'll fine you one month's salary. If you dare to speak nonsense again, you will not be forgiven lightly."
Sun Jian's face turned red with anxiety. "Steward Wang, I didn't speak nonsense. He... he's just trying to get something for nothing. He didn't pay for the two hundred stalks of Shore Flower!"