Bai Qi's eyes widened immediately. Sure enough, he had been so anxious lately that he had missed the alchemist right in front of him.

Although Ye Xiruo looked very young, he was absolutely certain that the token he had just seen belonged to You Ran Ju.

To be valued by You Ran Ju at such a young age shows that this alchemist is exceptionally talented; he has truly struck gold.

"Are you really a master alchemist? You've been at Youran Residence these past few days negotiating terms. I was truly blind to your greatness, please forgive me, please forgive me."

"Hmph—" Ye Xiruo rolled her eyes. Unsolicited kindness is either a trick or a thief.

Bai Qi smiled awkwardly: "I was impolite the last few times, please be lenient and don't hold it against me."

"Of course I won't stoop to your level; we don't seem to know each other."

“My name is Bai Qi, and I am the third young master of the Bai family. My father was murdered by a slut born to a concubine and is now in a coma. We have invited several alchemists, but none of them can help. I had no choice but to come to Youran Residence every day to see if I could find an alchemist to save my father’s life. The alchemist has come several times, but he has no solution. My father’s condition is getting worse and worse. I am really useless.”

Judging from his appearance, this kid doesn't seem to be putting on a show. The infighting and bloodshed within these large clans isn't as glamorous as people imagine.

"Stop crying, you look awful." Ye Xiruo disgustedly took out a white handkerchief and smeared it on Bai Qi's face.

Bai Qi doesn't look very old, just turned 18. He has this arrogant, spoiled attitude, like a typical rich kid. He's probably had a smooth life since birth, and this is the first crisis he's faced in his life, which is why he's behaving so miserably.

"You can't even get one of the many alchemists at You Ran Ju, tsk tsk."

Bai Qi's face turned red again after being mocked: "You have no idea how difficult it is to deal with the alchemists at You Ran Ju. They're either traveling to immortality or in seclusion. There are hardly any of them outside. The conditions I offered were already quite good, but they were unwilling to help. I'm also very desperate!" Bai Qi became more and more aggrieved as he spoke, and he almost cried.

"Could you please take a look at my father? No matter what the outcome, I will thank you very much."

"Senior Brother, let's go."

White Flag Kid: Σ(°△°|||)︴

"I still don't know your name."

"My name is Ye Xiruo, this is my husband Xiu Qiyu, this is my senior brother Zishu, and this is senior brother Yingxun."

Are you all alchemists?

“I’m not,” Xiu Qiyu said herself.

"That's wonderful! Father is saved!"

"Don't be too happy yet. We need to see Master Bai before we can make a decision on the specifics."

"I believe you, Night Alchemist."

Ye Xiruo really wanted to say at this moment, "But I don't believe in myself."

Bai Qi led Ye Xiruo, Xiu Qiyu, Zishu, and Yingxun hurriedly toward the Bai family mansion, with a group of servants running behind him, making for a rather spectacular scene.

The Bai family mansion was located in the eastern part of the area, surrounded by other prominent families. However, the Bai family's imposing presence still surprised Ye Xiruo; they were indeed a high-ranking and wealthy household.

"The Third Young Master is back."

"Greetings, Third Young Master." Two rows of neatly arranged servants greeted him in unison.

Bai Qi simply waved his hand and said, "Alright, go tell Mother I'm back."

Bai Qi led Ye Xiruo and the others to the backyard. The Bai family mansion was naturally built with a magnificent style, showcasing the heritage of a prominent family.

Passing through the main hall in front and continuing to the back, we found that the old master of the Bai family lived in the east wing.

Bai Qi was worried about his father's illness and wished he could fly there, but someone blocked his way.

"Bai Feng, get out of my way."

"What is my third brother doing in such a hurry?"

The man blocking their path was dressed in white, bearing a resemblance to Bai Qi. He had thin lips that revealed a hint of meanness, and his narrow eyes swept over Xiu Qiyu and the others, clearly showing contempt. He held a folding fan in his hand, gently waving it.

"What's it to you? Get out of my way."

"Bai Qi, I am your second brother, the legitimate second young master of the Bai family."

"Tch, what kind of young master do you think you are? You're just a lowly child born of a concubine. Besides, Father isn't dead yet. It's not your place to be in charge of the Bai family."

Bai Qi's words were utterly merciless, and Bai Feng's face immediately turned ashen with anger.

"Is this how you talk to your second brother?"

“My mother only gave birth to me and my older brother. I don’t have a brother like you.”

"Father is critically ill, and the Bai family is in a state of panic. Instead of staying at the Bai family to keep everyone calm, you keep running off to other places. Aren't you afraid people will say you're unfilial? And you even bring outsiders back. Do you think the Bai family isn't chaotic enough already?"

"Bai Feng, don't push your luck. My father is critically ill, and I have invited an alchemist for him. But what have you done? You've been doing nothing all day."

"Tch, don't be fooled. Alchemists this young are obviously all talk and no action. Don't let them delay your father's treatment. Someone, take these alchemists out."

"Who dares? This is a guest I invited." Bai Qi didn't expect Bai Feng to be so outrageous; it was clear he didn't want his father to receive medical treatment.

“You’re so young, you must have been fooled by these people. I’m doing this for your own good.”

"Young Master Bai, right? I'll remember your name, Youranju. From now on, you can never set foot inside Youranju's gates again."

"Who do you think you are? You Ran Ju is your family's business."

"Hehe, I am but a humble alchemist from Youranju. You are young, yet you speak with such arrogance, openly insulting the alchemists of Youranju. Do you know what the consequences will be?"

"You're the alchemist from You Ran Ju!!!" He gritted his teeth. How could this be? This little girl, how could she be a powerful alchemist? Bai Qi must have been desperate and brought her back. Judging from her age, she couldn't possibly be a very skilled alchemist.

Bai Feng felt a little relieved: "This alchemist is overthinking it. I had no intention of insulting Youran Residence. Please forgive me."

"What I said will not change. None of the alchemists at You Ran Ju will help you. However, you are very powerful, so it shouldn't be difficult for you to find a better alchemist."

If Ye Xi were someone who wouldn't suffer even the slightest loss, how could she possibly show mercy to someone like Bai Feng who was asking for trouble?

There are three slots for alchemists who receive the "seed" treatment. They can "list" a person's information at You Ran Ju, permanently refusing to refine pills for that person. All alchemists at You Ran Ju will also blacklist this person, banning them from all transactions for life.

Now, Bai Feng is honored to be on Ye Xiruo's blacklist.