"Oh, good morning, Grandmaster Bai."
Tang Tianjie, who was sitting waiting at the dining table, quickly stood up to greet the young woman the instant he saw Bai Fanxian enter. Yesterday's events, not counting the matter of still not finding who was behind the parasite in his granddaughter's body, could be considered a very happy day for him.
Besides his granddaughter who'd been sick for years recovering and being extremely cheerful, he felt the relationship between the Tang Clan and Grandmaster Bai had strengthened considerably.
Seeing the two little girls holding hands and walking together made him smile broadly and laugh happily.
He went to lead both children to the dining table. The two were seated next to each other. Tang Xiuhan and Tang Xinlan, seeing Bai Fanxian, quickly greeted her politely.
Especially Tang Xinlan. She quickly went to apologize for yesterday's rudeness. And also felt gratitude toward Bai Fanxian for saving her daughter's life.
"Miss Bai, no—Grandmaster Bai, I sincerely apologize for my rudeness."
Tang Luotong himself was another who stepped forward to apologize. After regaining his senses from the shock of the miracle Bai Fanxian displayed yesterday, his feelings toward the young woman only intensified.
Except not in a romantic way. He looked at Bai Fanxian like an idol he worshipped.
For every alchemist, if they got to see what he saw, they would certainly feel the young woman before them was a divine immortal. Their dream was to develop the art of alchemy to achieve the same.
Bai Fanxian naturally was too lazy to care. She sat at the dining table with Uncle Huang immediately serving fine hot tea without her having to ask.
"...Thank you for the trouble."
"It's my honor, Grandmaster Bai."
Uncle Huang bowed politely. He knew well Grandmaster Bai's fondness for these hot teas. Making him not hesitate at all to bring fine teas to serve her, regardless of it being before meals and whether it would be rude to the master or patriarch.
Because the rest of the Tang Clan all nodded with satisfaction seeing her sip tea and reveal a faint smile!
But suddenly, Tang Yeye who'd been staring at Bai Fanxian for a while jumped down from her chair. Her short legs ran to Bai Fanxian's side. The closer the little girl came to look, the more her eyes sparkled.
"Did my lady help treat Yeye?"
The little girl's question shocked the Tang Clan. Tang Xiuhan quickly came to lift his daughter. But he didn't know where such a small child got her strength from. She wriggled just a moment and escaped from her father's arms.
"Why are you addressing Grandmaster Bai like that, child?" Tang Xiuhan asked worriedly. While secretly watching Bai Fanxian's attitude. Seeing the young woman still calmly sipping tea, he sighed with relief.
"Big sister Hui'er calls big sister that, so Yeye will too." Tang Yeye pointed to Hui'er who nodded proudly. Because she was the one who taught little Yeye herself.
"No, child. You must call her Grandmaster Bai."
"...It's fine."
But Bai Fanxian's answer left the Tang Clan agape.
Especially old man Tang Tianjie. He was so pleased his body trembled. If his granddaughter could truly form a relationship with Grandmaster Bai, even if not as a disciple but as a follower, that would be extremely excellent!
Because from what he saw, Grandmaster Bai seemed very kind to her own people. Like little Hui'er whom he was certain was extremely happy following Bai Fanxian.
But anyway, he had to observe first. He feared if he rushed too much, he'd be instantly rejected like when he asked to become her disciple yesterday.
"Ahem! Grandmaster Bai, about the house matter we agreed on."
Tang Tianjie changed the subject. Uncle Huang who'd disappeared returned again with a land deed and a tablet. He brought them to place before Bai Fanxian respectfully.
"This is the deed to the beachfront house. It's both large and spacious. And still quite free of people because it's private land. It matches all your requirements."
Uncle Huang explained eloquently. Meanwhile, he opened images of a modern-looking mansion built by the sea with one balcony extending all the way to the beach on the tablet in his hand.
The other side of the house was an open lawn trimmed by experts until looking lushly pleasing to the eye. The house was also airy and spacious enough for dozens of people to live comfortably.
Moreover, that land was also private property. Tang Tianjie used his power to sweep and buy all the land in that area to ensure no one would dare disturb.
It could be said to be a tremendous investment.
But Tang Tianjie didn't think it was a loss at all. He thought he'd profited tremendously more.
One should know that just one Tier 4 elixir he'd once auctioned cost about the price of this house. But Bai Fanxian gave them a Tier 5 elixir. Therefore, Tang Tianjie naturally had to reciprocate this kindness most grandly.
"Moreover, it's only one kilometer from this house. If Grandmaster Bai has any problems, you can contact us anytime."
Uncle Huang's next words made Bai Fanxian glance at old man Tang Tianjie. When he knew he'd been caught, he laughed loudly to cover up awkwardly.
This was the main purpose.
If they gave Grandmaster Bai a house far away, they wouldn't gain anything. But if the house given was so close you could drive there in less than ten minutes, the Tang Clan could still easily visit the Grandmaster-level being, right?
After deliberation, they finally decided to give this house to Bai Fanxian.
"...Fine then."
Bai Fanxian sighed softly. She received that house deed and waved her hand. The deed paper slowly floated to land in Hui'er's hand, who quickly stored it in the same bag as the money she was taking care of.
"Then after we finish eating, I'll have Xiuhan take you to see the house." After Tang Tianjie finished speaking, the servants began serving breakfast. Bai Fanxian merely looked with interest for only a moment before returning to enjoy the tea in her cup as usual.
"Patriarch, there are guests requesting an audience."
A'Ma who was responsible for looking after things outside ran in to report to Tang Tianjie. On his face was a strand of worry.
"Who is it, A'Ma?" Tang Xiuhan asked with surprise. Especially since it was just 8 AM. Were the guests coming a bit early?
"The Han Clan and the Ting Clan, master." A'Ma reported. His worry was because both clans were great clans in the cultivator world. They had many more cultivators under them than the Tang Clan who were prominent in alchemy.
"Patriarch, Young Master Yi from the Yi Clan has come."
A'Tian who was outside also quickly rushed in to report with surprise. What happened today that big shots from several clans came as guests to the Tang house so early in the morning?
"Have them wait in the guest room. I'll follow shortly." Tang Tianjie ordered seriously.
"Grandfather, what's happening?"
Tang Luotong asked without understanding.
"...Could it be because of last night's incident?" Tang Xiuhan guessed. Because last night, though most occurred in the room, the explosion of pressure after Bai Fanxian merged pure qi spread widely throughout the entire city.
"Definitely. These guys' noses are truly sharp!" Tang Tianjie turned to speak to Bai Fanxian.
"Grandmaster Bai, don't worry. The Tang Clan will handle everything ourselves." The old man stood up and walked out with Uncle Huang.
"Miss Bai, shall we depart to see the house?"
Tang Xiuhan invited knowingly. He knew well his father didn't want Bai Fanxian to get entangled in the problem about to occur. The best way was to take Bai Fanxian out of this house first.
"Mm."
After ensuring the children finished breakfast until full, Tang Xiuhan and his wife, including daughter Tang Yeye who clamored to go too, walked out of the dining room. Tang Xiuhan chose to leave quietly, so he had to use the back door helplessly.
There was a car A'Tian had prepared waiting.
But at that moment, they heard sound from the guest room carrying all the way here.
"Don't let it go too far!"
It was Tang Tianjie's voice shouting loudly. Until listeners could clearly sense the anger hidden in that powerful tone.
Tang Xiuhan frowned. He entrusted his daughter to his wife's hands, then prepared to go see the situation to help his father.
After all, he was a tycoon in the business world.
He was better at negotiation than his father who was too rigid in the alchemy way.
"What's happening?"
Tang Xiuhan who opened the door into the guest room walked toward the angry Tang Tianjie. In that room, besides the Tang Clan old man, there were 3 groups of newly arrived guests.
The first side was an old man who looked about Tang Tianjie's age. He wore a brown robe and held a cane in one hand. Tang Xiuhan immediately remembered this person was one elder of the Ting Clan.
Ting Kangming.
The second elder of the Ting Clan whose cultivation power reached 5th-stage Martial Master level. Normally, he rarely went out to do business himself.
He sat on the sofa with a faint smile adorning his face. Not showing hostile attitude, opposite of Tang Tianjie who glared murderously.
"Oh, Xiuhan is here too."
He turned to greet Tang Xiuhan with his signature smile. But Tang Xiuhan didn't like this Ting Clan elder at all.
"Hello, Elder Ting."
Though he didn't like him, he still had to greet politely.
"We meet again, Uncle Tang."
On the other side of the room was Young Master Yifan whom Tang Xiuhan had just verbally clashed with yesterday. Never thought after just one day they'd meet again like this. He sent a mocking smile, which Tang Xiuhan naturally chose to ignore.
Beside Yifan was Liang Zongxin who didn't know at all why he was here.
The last person was whom Tang Xiuhan was most surprised by. Because he never thought she would come here herself.
"Hello, Mr. Tang."
The person who greeted was the last one—a young woman in her early twenties. She had a beautiful face and looked arrogant. But it was an arrogance Tang Xiuhan felt was completely different from Bai Fanxian. With Bai Fanxian, he could feel nobility and full of authority coming from her every action without grating.
At first, he couldn't distinguish. But now seeing this woman again, he knew how different they were.
"Miss Xiaoyi, is Elder Han well?"
Tang Xiuhan greeted. The young woman named Han Xiaoyi nodded arrogantly. She acted as if the Tang Clan was beneath her notice.
She couldn't be blamed for growing up with such a personality. Because her grandfather, or the current Han Clan patriarch, was a truly supreme existence in the cultivator world!
One of the highest existences.
Mountain Tiger, Grandmaster Han Junpo!