Chapter 233 Not for the Steamed Buns, but for the Face
The Great Elder smiled, "Okay, I'll go get it right away."
"Thank you, Great Elder," Chen Xuan nodded with a smile.
The Great Elder left with his attendants and returned with an apologetic expression in less than three minutes.
"Great Elder, what's wrong?"
Seeing the Great Elder's empty hands, Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.
The Great Elder said shamefully, "Apologies, Elder Chen. There is only one key to the Medicine King Mansion's treasure vault, and it has always been kept by our Mansion Lord. If he leaves, he will leave the key behind. However, the Mansion Lord is busy with affairs and forgot to leave the key before departing."
Hmm?
Chen Xuan was a little surprised, not expecting such unreliable matters to occur in the Medicine King Mansion.
The Great Elder quickly said, "Elder Chen, please don't worry. Our Mansion Lord will be back this afternoon, or at the latest by this evening. You can rest at the Medicine King Mansion for a while. After the Mansion Lord returns,."
"Then I'll wait," Chen Xuan said, having no other choice.
The Great Elder looked at his subordinates and immediately instructed, "Quickly take Elder Chen to rest."
"Elder Chen, this way, please!"
At this moment, a servant hurried over, gesturing towards Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan nodded to the other elders and stepped away.
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"Mansion Lord, I've arranged for Elder Chen to rest as per your instructions. Did you see the video I sent you? How is that alchemy technique?"
After Chen Xuan left, the Great Elder sat on the sofa, holding his phone. On the screen was a woman in her early twenties, very beautiful with an icy expression.
However, the Great Elder was extremely respectful towards this woman, for she was the Mansion Lord of the Medicine King Mansion!
When the alchemy technique was mentioned, a hint of emotion finally appeared on the Mansion Lord's face. "This alchemy technique is truly miraculous, it's a long-lost art. This alchemy technique might be able to revitalize our Medicine King Mansion!"
The Great Elder couldn't help but quicken his breathing upon hearing this. Although the Medicine King Mansion appeared powerful now, it was several tiers below its former glory.
The Great Elder took a breath, "When will we give that Half-Saint Medicine to Elder Chen?"
"I'm heading back immediately!" The Mansion Lord stood up abruptly, and a magnificent scene appeared on the screen.
The Great Elder's old face felt a bit awkward and he quickly averted his gaze.
"By the way, Great Elder, you must host Elder Chen well and not neglect him. If anyone dares to cause trouble for Elder Chen, punish them doubly!" the Mansion Lord's voice was slightly cold, with a hint of warning.
"Yes!"
The Great Elder immediately nodded.
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"Aunt, is that Chen Xuan really that capable?"
Li Jiajia frowned, still unable to believe what had just happened.
Why was it that every time she saw Chen Xuan, he became more formidable?
"Hmph, he just got lucky and learned ancient alchemy. Does he really think he can run rampant with this alchemy technique? This is modern society, it's all about power and wealth!" Li Hongyan gritted her teeth, filled with unwillingness.
"Aunt, you're going to continue dealing with that Chen Xuan?" Li Jiajia's eyes lit up upon hearing this.
Li Hongyan snorted, "It's not about the steamed buns, but about saving face. I've been in the Medicine King Mansion for three years, spent a lot of money, and built up countless connections. He embarrassed me so much today. If I don't get revenge, how can I continue to mix in Medicine King Valley?"
The Liu Corporation sent her to the Medicine King Mansion to build connections. Now, with Chen Xuan's disruption, half of her connections were probably gone.
She hated Chen Xuan to the bone.
Li Jiajia showed a hint of joy, grinding her teeth, "Yes, we must teach this guy a lesson! He's just trash, how can he be an elder!"
Li Xin listened to their conversation and couldn't help but feel worried.
They couldn't defeat Chen Xuan in Jiangzhou, and now they were in the Medicine King Mansion, but they still refused to believe that Chen Xuan was no longer the same person.
"Aunt, how should we deal with him?" Li Jiajia couldn't help but ask.
Li Hongyan chuckled a few times, her beautiful eyes flashing with a cold glint. "I already have a plan. Last month, the Lu brothers came to see me for medical treatment and owed me a favor. I asked them to teach someone a lesson, and they certainly wouldn't refuse!"
"The Lu brothers?"
Li Jiajia's mouth widened, a hint of fear, followed by joy!
Li Xin also felt a bit scared upon hearing the name.
The Lu brothers were notorious and vicious martial arts experts near Medicine King Mountain. Both were Half-Step Innate Grandmasters, and it was rumored they had mastered a dual-attack martial art. Together, they could contend with an Innate Grandmaster.
"The Lu brothers are infamous and extremely brutal. They can hold their own against Innate Grandmasters. That bastard Chen Xuan is definitely finished!" Li Jiajia's small face was contorted with ferocity.
Li Hongyan showed a bit of pride, then dialed the Lu brothers. Soon, the Lu brothers agreed.
"Aunt, what do we do next?" Li Jiajia's eyes glittered with ferocity, as if she could already see Chen Xuan being devoured alive.
Li Hongyan smiled faintly, "To avoid future troubles, we'll act now. The Lu brothers are near the Medicine King Mansion and will be here soon. You go and invite that little bastard over."
"Okay!" Li Jiajia immediately said.
She believed she still had some charm, and if she went to invite Chen Xuan, he would surely not refuse.
If Chen Xuan knew Li Jiajia's intentions, he would probably be amused.
"Aunt, maybe we should forget it. If my sister hadn't treated Chen Xuan like that, Chen Xuan wouldn't have targeted our Li family," Li Xin couldn't help but say.
Li Jiajia pouted, "Cousin, when did you start speaking on Chen Xuan's side? Why are you defending him? Don't tell me you've actually fallen for him?"
Li Xin's face blushed. She didn't know what kind of feelings she had for Chen Xuan; they were complicated.
She shook her head vigorously and said seriously, "Chen Xuan is not what he used to be. If we provoke him like this, we might bring about great trouble."
Li Hongyan glanced at Li Xin and couldn't help but shake her head inwardly.
Compared to Li Xin, she preferred Li Jiajia, because a personality like Li Xin's would find it difficult to reach the pinnacle.
"In front of the Lu brothers, what waves can he possibly make?" Li Jiajia smiled dismissively and then turned to walk out.
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"Elder Chen, this is your residence. From now on, this villa belongs to you."
The servant led Chen Xuan to a villa and respectfully introduced it.
Chen Xuan looked at the ancient, elegant, detached villa before him and sighed, "The Medicine King Mansion truly lives up to its name, with such good welfare benefits!"
The servant smiled, "Elder Chen, you probably don't know that in the Medicine King Mansion, only elders with actual authority can own such villas. Other elders only get ordinary villas."
"Oh?"
Chen Xuan was taken aback, "Then did you lead me to the wrong place? After all, I just joined the Medicine King Mansion and am an ordinary elder."
The servant explained, "Elder Chen, how could I lead you to the wrong place? This was personally arranged by the Mansion Lord. Your alchemy skills are miraculous, and you should receive such treatment."
"Mansion Lord?"
"Yes!"
Chen Xuan was somewhat surprised that the Mansion Lord would personally make such an arrangement that exceeded his rank.
However, Chen Xuan quickly understood. That alchemy technique had long been lost, so the Medicine King Mansion's great emphasis on it was understandable.
"Elder Chen, you must be tired from your journey. I won't disturb your rest. If there is anything you are not satisfied with, please let me know. The Mansion Lord said you must be well taken care of."
The servant was respectful and extremely attentive.
Even the Mansion Lord valued Chen Xuan so highly, so he had to treat Chen Xuan with respect.
Chen Xuan nodded and walked into the villa.
He rested in the villa for a while.
Just then, Li Jiajia walked in without even knocking!