When Ye Xiao emerged from the alleyway of Qin Yulu's home, his phone was already ringing for the second time!

"I'm really almost there, don't worry!" Ye Xiao explained to Ling Shuya as he got into the Q Rui car.

After hanging up, Ye Xiao immediately headed for the largest department store in Minghai City!

At this time, the downtown area of Minghai City was bustling with crowds and traffic, truly a picture of lively activity.

When he arrived at the Hengyuan Department Store, he found a parking space for his car, and Ye Xiao's phone rang again.

"What's with this girl? What's the fuss about? Could it be that she's going crazy with her own thoughts?" Ye Xiao muttered to himself, while at the same time, he took out his mobile phone!

However, when Ye Xiao took out his phone, he realized he had miscalculated this time. It was not Ling Shuya who was calling – displayed on the screen was the name Zhou Hao!

Why would Zhou Hao be calling at this time?

After Ye Xiao answered, Zhou Hao immediately said, "Boss, the Heart Cleansing Pills have been sold, and all the money earned was used to buy the Bitter Life Fruit and Snake Desire Grass you need. When should I deliver them to you?"

Ever since Zhou Hao knew Ye Xiao was an Alchemist, he was very willing to sell and buy medicinal herbs for him. He understood that as Ye Xiao's brother, Ye Xiao would surely set aside some good things for him. It had always been so in the past, it was the same now, and it would certainly be the same in the future!

Ye Xiao's mood lifted upon hearing that the Heart Cleansing Pills had all been exchanged for the Bitter Life Fruit and Snake Desire Grass he currently needed the most. He hadn't used the Bitter Life Fruit and Snake Desire Grass he obtained previously because, although he could already produce Heart Cleansing Pills quite easily, it was important to realize that they were merely entry-level pills for an Alchemist. However, what was crucial was to create Source Life Liquid and Qi Gathering Pills. Although Ye Xiao could be quite arrogant at times, he was not conceited or reckless. On the contrary, he often had meticulous thoughts, like now – he wouldn't make a move without full confidence.

Because of a previous oversight, Ye Xiao had already wasted a Bitter Life Fruit, and he absolutely couldn't let that happen again!

Ye Xiao said, "Tonight, deliver them tonight. It looks like I can start work this evening!"

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Zhou Hao was immediately surprised and said, "Boss, do you mean you're going to concoct some Martial Arts Cultivation Pills tonight?"

"Hehe, yes, I've been making Heart Cleansing Pills all this time. Although they are precious and have miraculous effects on unblocking meridians and improving circulation, they don't do much for rapidly enhancing Martial Arts," Ye Xiao explained!

Zhou Hao was surprised by Ye Xiao's words and exclaimed, "Boss, are you suggesting that the pills you'll be making tonight can help with Martial Arts Cultivation?"

"Hehe, do you need to be that surprised? If I succeed, I'll definitely give you a share first, so you can be taken aback while holding it!" Ye Xiao said with a laugh!

Zhou Hao immediately laughed, "The main thing is that these Martial Arts Cultivation Pills are just too valuable. It's said that in Yan Country, only some mysterious ancient Martial Arts families have a small number of these pills, which are on a completely different level from the Heart Cleansing Pills. Boss, you said you're going to give me a share, how could I not be surprised? I've been training diligently in Martial Arts, but the Xuan Rank seems so elusive to me, always just out of reach despite appearing so close!"

Ye Xiao chuckled and replied, "If advancing a Martial Artist's level were that easy, what would be the difference between Yellow Rank and Xuan Rank? The more difficult it is to advance, the more valuable it becomes once you do!"

"Yes, Boss, I'll take your word for it!" Zhou Hao said happily!

After chatting a few more sentences with Zhou Hao, Ye Xiao learned that under Zhao Dapeng's leadership, Heavenly Gate was expanding towards the central areas centered around Minghai Academy. The expansion wasn't directly heading into the city center to contend with Black Dragon Company and Axe Company, but instead was extending its influence to the surrounding counties. With Heavenly Gate's superior equipment, the extension was happening rapidly.

As for the company's business, Ye Xiao wasn't very concerned. What he hoped for was a life filled with constant flirtation and intimacy!

So, after hanging up with Zhou Hao, Ye Xiao went straight into the department store!

The Hengyuan Department Store was a very large department store in Minghai City, and it was said that Hengyu Group also had shares in it!

Although the Hengyu Group didn't have complete control over everything in Minghai City, with its strong financial resources, it had a stake in many industries. If it weren't for the threat of Martial Artists, the Hengyu Group could do as they pleased in Minghai City without anyone daring to utter a word!

On one of the floors of the Hengyuan Department Store,

"Let's wait here for Rongrong," Su Yun said watching Tang Rong head to the restroom, then spoke to the other girls around her.

At that moment, Zhou Yuyan pointed at an extremely luxurious store and said with a laugh to Su Yun, Ling Shuya, Shen Qiuyu, and Lan Lan, "The red one, that's right, the red one over there. I think it is absolutely perfect for Sister Su, so elegant and luxurious!"

"It seems a bit too red!" Su Yun shook her head, "I want something plainer since I'm not so young anymore!"

"Not at all, Sister Su. If you claim to be old, what does that make us? Are we really that much older than you? No way, just because of what you said, you absolutely must try on this dress!" Zhou Yuyan immediately chuckled mischievously as if she was afraid Su Yun wouldn't be willing to try on the dress and immediately turned to the sisters around her and said, "Let's raise our hands and vote. As long as it passes by a high margin, you'll have to try on the dress!"

"Agreed!" Ling Shuya immediately chuckled and said.

At this moment, Lan Lan also looked at the red dress and said, "Indeed, it's nice. Sister Su has such poise, and with this bright red dress, you'll definitely shine at the Mid-Autumn Festival party, so I agree!"

"Sister Qiuyu, your turn!" Ling Shuya and the others saw Shen Qiuyu looking around and immediately tapped her on the shoulder and said!

"What's up?" Shen Qiuyu, noticing someone tapping on her shoulder, immediately asked with a puzzled face.

Hearing Shen Qiuyu's words, Ling Shuya and the rest instantly broke out in a cold sweat!

"Sister Qiuyu, you can't be serious. Did you not hear what we just said?" Ling Shuya said.

"I heard you. Didn't you say you were calling for Ye Xiao? Why haven't I seen him yet?" Shen Qiuyu replied.

It was only then that everyone understood that Shen Qiuyu had been looking all around for Ye Xiao!

"And to think you don't have Ye Xiao on your mind?" Zhou Yuyan immediately came to Shen Qiuyu's side and teased with a giggle, "I think Sister Qiuyu is thinking of Ye Xiao more than any of us."

Hearing Zhou Yuyan's playful words, Shen Qiuyu's face instantly flushed red, and she said, "No... Not at all!"

"Still denying it? Come on, look, Sister Qiuyu's face is as red as a cherry!" Zhou Yuyan said loudly, without caring for the setting.

This made Shen Qiuyu extremely embarrassed!

However, Su Yun was a little older and more experienced with such matters, and through interactions, she had come to understand a bit about Shen Qiuyu's character. Shen Qiuyu was the type of person who silently gave to Ye Xiao without expecting anything in return; she hardly ever said 'no' to whatever he asked of her, and even though Ye Xiao had a bit of an ambiguous relationship with another girl, Shen Qiuyu seemed to accept that, watching it with her own eyes. However, if someone tried to hurt Ye Xiao, Shen Qiuyu would be the first to stand up for him, regardless of how dangerous the situation might be!

"So, are you guys going to let me try on the dress or not?" Su Yun immediately said to Ling Shuya and Zhou Yuyan.

Hearing Su Yun's words, the two clowns immediately shifted their attention back to Su Yun.

"Sister Su, go try on the dress. We really want to see it!" Ling Shuya and Zhou Yuyan immediately said with giggles.

Su Yun then let the salesperson bring over the red dress that Ling Shuya and Zhou Yuyan had picked out, and under the guidance of the salesperson, she went to the fitting room.

Meanwhile, Ling Shuya, Zhou Yuyan, Lan Lan, and Shen Qiuyu stood inside the store.

As the largest department store in Minghai City, and particularly at this time around seven or eight in the evening, which was the peak of foot traffic, this little store alone had about twenty or thirty customers.

The playful antics of these beauties in the store were clear for everyone to see, earning the admiration of many and marveling that the store had suddenly seen the appearance of four or five stunning beauties!

Ling Shuya and the others were already very confident about their looks, so being the center of attention made them feel quite honored. After all, regardless of gender or age, everyone enjoys the warm glow of others' gazes, as it's a sign of recognition!

But as the saying goes, every extreme is bound to reverse!

"Hey, isn't that Ling Shuya, the super joke of Minghai Academy?" A voice, almost teasing, came from outside the store.

The beauties who were choosing clothes suddenly heard this and immediately turned their heads to look towards the source of the noise.

At the entrance of the store, four people had appeared out of nowhere. They were dressed flamboyantly, had cool images, or sported bizarre hairstyles. Either way, they gave off an alternative vibe at first glance.

Shen Qiuyu and Lan Lan didn't recognize these people, but Ling Shuya and Zhou Yuyan did, and upon seeing the four, Ling Shuya immediately said with disgust, "So it's you, the Hengyuan Department Store's four local hooligans!"

"Stop, Miss Ling, how can you speak like that? We're clearly the Hengyuan Department Store's four dashing scholars!" The one who spoke earlier, also the most flamboyantly dressed, shamelessly said to Ling Shuya.

"Pfft, cut the crap, what do you want?" Ling Shuya immediately made a retching face.

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