Chapter 553: The Purpose of Joining the Spirit Police
What a Pharmacist signified was understood by everyone present, except for Xiao Kang, who didn't fully grasp its profound meaning.
Bai Xue and Old Master Wu were both utterly shocked. It was evident that neither of them had expected this seemingly harmless, even somewhat shy, young girl to actually be a Pharmacist.
Following their shock, their eyes lit up with undisguised excitement!
It wasn't just Bai Xue and Old Master Wu; even Ye Zhiqiu, who had been engrossed in eating and drinking, paused his movements upon hearing that Feng Xiao was a Pharmacist. He, who had never given Feng Xiao a proper glance before, couldn't help but turn his gaze towards her. However, his look contained more doubt than astonishment.
While others might not have noticed the skepticism in Ye Zhiqiu's eyes, Yang Haoran saw it clearly.
He smiled faintly and then spoke, "You don't need to question her identity. Whether or not she's a Pharmacist, you'll witness it for yourselves sooner or later. Besides, there's no need for me to bring in a fake Pharmacist to deceive you."
Although he addressed everyone present, his words were primarily directed at Ye Zhiqiu.
Ye Zhiqiu remained silent. He withdrew his gaze from Feng Xiao and continued to eat and drink, as if he hadn't understood the implication of Yang Haoran's words.
Although Feng Xiao had spent her life in the valley, with little contact with outsiders, and thus lacked much understanding of human treachery or cunning, that didn't mean she was an ignorant wildling. She understood basic etiquette and politeness.
Seeing Feng Xiao's politeness, their favorable impression of her increased significantly. In their perception, Pharmacists were typically arrogant, condescending, and eccentric. Therefore, Feng Xiao's courtesy made them feel somewhat flattered, and their goodwill towards her naturally grew.
"Little sister, you're too polite. Once you've entered this door, we're all family now. There's no need to be so formal with us. Besides, from now on, it'll probably be us who need your care. Please sit down quickly; don't stand. Standing like that makes us feel awkward," Bai Xue said with a charming smile.
Feng Xiao nodded gently and sat back down. At this moment, Old Master Wu also spoke.
"Young lady Bai Xue is right. Once you've entered this door, we are all family. It's only right that we look out for each other."
Old Master Wu's face was beaming, his eyes alight with an excitement he couldn't hide.
Compared to Bai Xue, Old Master Wu was far more agitated; even his deliberate attempts couldn't conceal the excited gleam in his eyes. The reason for his intense excitement was that he was the oldest one present, and he had increasingly felt his body weakening day by day. If this continued, he feared his physical lifespan would reach its end within a few years.
When Yang Haoran first met Old Master Wu, he was already quite old. If not for the Spirit Power he possessed, which ordinary people lacked, he would likely have died of old age by now.
But even with his newfound power, it only slowed the rate of his body's aging; his physical form would still continue to decline day by day until it completely gave out.
However, Feng Xiao's appearance offered him a new glimmer of hope. Feng Xiao was a Pharmacist, and surely she knew methods for extending life. If so, his greatest immediate problem could be resolved.
It was precisely for this reason that his emotions at this moment were even more fervent than Bai Xue's.
Seeing how courteous the two were towards her, and how their words were filled with kindness, Feng Xiao felt a warmth spread through her, and her sadness lessened.
"Big sister is a Pharmacist! I read in books that there aren't many Pharmacists left in our New Beginning Realm these days. I never imagined Big Sister would be one—that's amazing! " Xiao Kang chirped with a grin.
In Xiao Kang's understanding, Pharmacists were merely rare. Upon learning that Feng Xiao was a Pharmacist, his reaction was primarily one of surprise. As for the deeper implications, he didn't grasp them.
Not only did he not understand, but even Feng Xiao, despite being a Pharmacist herself, didn't fully comprehend it. In terms of what being a Pharmacist meant in the New Beginning Realm, she knew even less than Xiao Kang.
At least Xiao Kang knew that Pharmacists were rare in the New Beginning Realm. She, on the other hand, didn't even know that.
Feng Xiao smiled at Xiao Kang, saying nothing more, as she didn't know what to say. It was at this moment that Yang Haoran spoke.
"Today is just for you all to get acquainted. In a few days, we'll properly celebrate Feng Xiao's arrival. Also, let's keep Feng Xiao's identity known only among us; don't spread it around, lest we attract unnecessary trouble."
At this point, Yang Haoran's gaze fell on Old Master Wu and he said, "Feng Xiao might need some equipment for her research. I'll trouble you with that, Old Wu."
"Boss, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly," Old Master Wu replied respectfully and promptly.
Yang Haoran nodded and then turned his gaze towards Ye Zhiqiu.
Ye Zhiqiu remained unchanged, with his stubbled face and long, slightly silver-streaked hair. At this moment, he ate and drank as if no one else were present, a melancholic expression on his face, lost in thought.
"You should rest well for a while. I don't have anything else for you to do for now."
Ye Zhiqiu didn't speak, only nodded, then picked up the cigarettes from the table, took one out, and lit it for himself.
Yang Haoran didn't take Ye Zhiqiu's attitude to heart, knowing that Ye Zhiqiu was simply that kind of person. If Ye Zhiqiu were to treat him with the same deference as Old Master Wu, Yang Haoran would actually find it problematic.
In Yang Haoran's view, Ye Zhiqiu was like a sword—a sword he currently held firmly in his hand. What he valued was the sword's sharpness, not its appearance. As long as it could kill, its form didn't matter. As for whether this sword might injure himself, he had a clear understanding.
Seeing Ye Zhiqiu nod, Yang Haoran turned his gaze to Bai Xue and asked with a smile, "How are you doing over at the Spirit Police?"
"It's going alright, at least the other team members have accepted me now. Mainly, they have no face not to accept me. Including Captain Luo, who among the entire Spirit Police hasn't been saved by me, Bai Xue? " Bai Xue said with a charming smile, a hint of pride in her voice.
Yang Haoran smiled and nodded. He was about to speak, but Bai Xue cut in again.
"There are too many rules over at the Spirit Police. How about I come back and work for you instead, just like him? " Bai Xue pointed at Ye Zhiqiu, then said to Yang Haoran.
Ye Zhiqiu saw Bai Xue pointing at him, but he still didn't speak, continuing to smoke his cigarette and drink his wine.
"The Spirit Police certainly has many rules, but as far as I know, many of those rules don't apply to you. Besides, working for me doesn't necessarily mean staying by my side. You should remain with the Spirit Police for now," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
Bai Xue's relationship with Yang Haoran was unlike that of the others present. Strictly speaking, Bai Xue and Yang Haoran were only friends, but everyone present, except for Feng Xiao, understood perfectly well that Bai Xue was, in fact, Yang Haoran's person.
Upon hearing this, Bai Xue initially looked disappointed, but then she smiled brightly again.
"Alright, I guess. Anyway, the Spirit Police pays me a salary every month, so having an extra salary can only be good, not bad."
Yang Haoran smiled, saying, "It's best if you think that way. Of course, if you truly don't want to stay with the Spirit Police, you're always welcome back here. Just as you said before, once you've entered this door, we're all family."
Yang Haoran's words made Bai Xue very happy. Her saying it was one thing, but Yang Haoran personally saying it to her was another entirely.
The happiness in her heart deepened the smile on her face, making her even more charming.
"Senior Underworld Official, tell me honestly, do you have a purpose for keeping me in the Spirit Police?"
Looking at the charmingly smiling Bai Xue, Yang Haoran nodded and said, "Indeed, I do have a purpose. The purpose is for you to earn a salary, and to gain an extra layer of protection, so that other forces won't trouble you. I told you this before."
"I know all that. Besides those things, is there any other purpose? " Bai Xue asked with a smile.
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