Chapter 56 The father is younger than the son
The elders of the Shan family have all gone mad!
They all stared wide-eyed at Old Master Wu, their faces filled with disbelief.
Meanwhile, Old Master Wu was grinning from ear to ear, revealing several missing teeth in his mouth.
Happiness came so suddenly that Old Master Wu didn't know what to do or say for a moment.
It was Master Wu who reacted first, quickly stepped forward, held the pill, and said with a look of infatuation, "Father, let me smell it, smell it."
However, fearing that his son would try to take it from him, Old Master Wu swallowed the pill whole.
As soon as the pill entered his stomach, a warm current flowed down his throat and quickly spread throughout his body.
Grandpa Wu felt as if a fire was burning inside his body, but he didn't feel uncomfortable at all; instead, he felt an indescribable sense of comfort.
Then, something even more amazing happened.
The wrinkles on his face became smoother at a visible speed, the nasolabial folds on his cheeks gradually faded, his skin became firm and elastic, and even a faint blush appeared.
As the wrinkles on his face disappeared, Old Master Wu's body also changed.
His hunched back gradually straightened, his thin body became stronger, his muscle lines gradually became more prominent, and his originally withered hands became full and powerful, with long and flexible fingers.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, when the warm current had completely entered his body, Old Master Wu transformed into the appearance of a forty-year-old middle-aged man in front of everyone.
The people who witnessed this scene were filled with surprise and disbelief, and they simply could not believe that it was real.
Especially Mr. Wu, who was standing closest to Old Master Wu, saw his own father become younger than himself. Mr. Wu stared wide-eyed in disbelief, his lips trembling, the word "father" stuck in his throat, unable to come out.
How can a father be younger than his son?
Mr. Wu touched his face and felt that he needed the pill more than Mr. Wu!
Although Old Master Wu didn't look in the mirror, he saw everyone's reactions, and no one knew the changes in his bodily functions better than himself.
He gently stroked his face, feeling the smooth and delicate skin, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up: "Thank you, Master. May I ask your name? I will definitely repay you in the future."
As he spoke, Old Master Wu bowed to Xiao Shi with a grateful expression, his posture humble and sincere.
Xiao Shi quickly waved his hand and said modestly, "No need for thanks, thank my master instead."
As she spoke, Xiao Shiyi looked at Shanxi with anticipation, her eyes filled with respect and pride.
Shanxi glanced at Old Master Wu, nodded slightly, and slowly said, "Although the seventh-grade Youth Preservation Pill cannot make you young again, it can maintain your youth for about ten years. If you want to maintain this state in the future, or even become younger, you will need to continue taking the Youth Preservation Pill."
The seventh-grade Youth-Preserving Pill can reverse aging, but it cannot achieve immortality.
At most, it would only make Old Master Wu a few decades younger.
Moreover, as the effects of the medicine gradually wear off, within ten years, Old Master Wu will revert to his original appearance and return to old age.
Upon hearing that the effect would only last ten years, a fleeting look of disappointment crossed Old Master Wu's face.
But he quickly came to his senses and gratefully cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Master Shan."
Even if it were only one year, let alone ten years, he would be content.
The Shan family members who witnessed this scene were utterly shocked.
They all looked at Shanxi, seemingly surprised that this person, whom they had once considered a good-for-nothing, would have such a great influence, capable of commanding the orders of a dignified seventh-grade alchemist and following her every command.
Only Shan Mingyuan still looked disgusted, his eyes fixed on Shan Xi as if she were some heinous criminal, filled with loathing and disdain.
"Useless is useless, yet so vain. I wonder how much money she paid to have such a powerful alchemist act with her." Shan Mingyuan said with a disdainful look, his tone full of sarcasm and doubt.
In his view, it was simply a fantasy that a seventh-grade alchemist over a hundred years old would call a mere eighteen-year-old good-for-nothing her master.
If they hadn't been paid, would they have done something so contrary to their conscience?
It seems he underestimated the philanthropist.
They thought the Shan family had no resources or money left, but they never expected that Old Master Shan was so influential that he could invite such a big shot to Shanxi. It really opened his eyes!
“Shanxi, we were blind before, we didn’t realize you had such abilities.” A slightly plump elder of the Shan family spoke first, rubbing his hands together and staring intently at Shanxi, as if afraid she would run away.
The other elders in the philanthropic family also had greedy and obsequious glints in their eyes, as if Shanxi had become a god who could turn stones into gold.
"Look, we're all family, connected by blood. Could I have one of these Youth Preservation Pills? I promise I'll fully support you in the future."
“My dear niece, I love you the most and cherish you the most. You mustn’t forget about me regarding this elixir.” Another elder, not to be outdone, quickly stepped forward, his face beaming with flattery.
The crowd instantly swarmed around him like a tide, each offering their own words to flatter Shanxi.
Shan Mingyuan never dreamed that just a few pills and a few people could bring about such a dramatic change in the situation.
Sunhee, who was originally looked down upon by everyone, has turned the tables and become the most sought-after person in everyone's eyes, with everyone vying to please her.
"Uncles and elders, don't be fooled by her! This is just an act. How could a good-for-nothing like her possibly get three powerful figures to become her disciples? This is clearly a carefully designed trap!" Shan Mingyuan stamped his feet anxiously!
He felt that everyone was being deceived by Sunhee.
This is nothing more than a play staged by Sunhee and those three people. The purpose is self-evident; it's probably just to get everyone to support her.
Shanxi listened and looked at Shan Mingyuan with a smile: "Yes, it was just a trap I set. If you're so capable, you can make those three call you master too."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shan Mingyuan's face turned bright red: "I...I...I don't have that much money. You rely on your father too!"
If it weren't for the generous financial support and paving the way for her by the kind old man, would she be where she is today?
"Enough! Shan Mingyuan, shut up!" An elder shouted angrily.
If it weren't for Shan Mingyuan's instigation, would they have been able to keep causing trouble for Shan Xi and offend her?
If they hadn't offended anyone, even an outsider like Old Master Wu could get the Youth Preservation Pill, so why wouldn't they?
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