Chapter 556: Xu Meijing Arrives
A few more days passed, and Feng Xiao's mood had improved. Yang Haoran organized a celebration, specifically to welcome Feng Xiao.
<r>Although it was still just the same few people, they celebrated for an entire day, and everyone had a wonderful time.
<r>Of course, Ye Zhiqiu was still the same as ever. Whether he was happy or not, no one else knew or could tell, but he participated from beginning to end.
<r>In the time that followed, Yang Haoran didn't leave the house again. He first refined the vast majority of the Soul Pills he possessed, leaving only five.
<r>The reason he didn't refine all five Soul Pills at once was to keep them for emergencies; if something unexpected happened and he had no Soul Pills on hand, he would be very vulnerable.
<r>Besides, his ghost subordinates also needed Soul Pills to enhance their strength. By keeping a few, he could occasionally offer them as rewards.
<r>After refining these Soul Pills, Yang Haoran's strength soared once more. This speed was unimaginably fast compared to other Emissaries of Death, and the gap between his power and that of some senior Emissaries of Death was further narrowed as a result.
<r>As for some newcomers, or Emissaries of Death who had taken office at the same time as him, they had long since been left far behind.
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During the period of refining the Soul Pills, his ghost subordinates made new discoveries one after another, and after resting for a while, Ye Zhiqiu was once again dispatched by Yang Haoran to carry out missions.
<r>After Yang Haoran finished refining the Soul Pills, he didn't immediately set about refining more, as he currently had too few ghosts available for the process. He planned to wait until he had collected more before proceeding. His daily routine, besides drawing talismans, consisted of reading and occasionally visiting Feng Xiao. . .
<r>Before bringing Feng Xiao to the villa, he hadn't known the extent of her alchemical abilities, but after observing her for a period, he had gained a partial understanding.
<r>The reason it was only a partial understanding was that he had no frame of reference, and being a complete layman when it came to alchemy himself, he couldn't grasp the intricacies and could only observe the superficial.
<r>However, he had observed that Feng Xiao was extremely skilled, whether in concocting pills, preparing medicinal liquids, or crafting powdered remedies, and her success rate was remarkably high.
<r>He had tried various medicines that Feng Xiao had concocted, and their effects were all good, considerably better than he had anticipated.
<r>While he couldn't ascertain how Feng Xiao's abilities compared to other Pharmacists—how much stronger she was than an ordinary Pharmacist, or how much she lagged behind a master-level Pharmacist—he couldn't make an accurate judgment for now.
<r>However, Feng Xiao's current capabilities left him thoroughly satisfied, and that alone was enough.
<r>Taking ten thousand steps back, even if there was still a significant gap between Feng Xiao and other master-level Pharmacists, it didn't matter in his eyes. After all, Feng Xiao was still just a fifteen-year-old girl; her life had only just begun, and her future path was still long. As long as she had sufficient resources, it was only a matter of time before Feng Xiao became a master-level alchemist.
<r>Yang Haoran was very satisfied with Feng Xiao, and Feng Xiao was equally pleased with her new living environment. Although there weren't many people here, they treated her like family, making her feel warm and welcome. Because of this, she had completely emerged from her sorrow and fully integrated into the life here.
<r>Time flew by, and more than a month passed just like that. One day, over a month later, Yang Haoran was reading in his study when an Array Disk placed on his desk suddenly began to emit faint points of light.
<r>This Array Disk was precisely the one that controlled the Mountain River Grand Array.
<r>Seeing the Array Disk react, Yang Haoran's gaze settled on it. Under his watchful eyes, the light emitted by the Array Disk quickly faded, and in the blink of an eye, the Array Disk returned to normal.
<r>Such a sudden change in the Array Disk indicated that something or someone had just touched the protective barrier. However, the other party seemed to have sensed the barrier's presence and then voluntarily retreated, choosing not to forcefully attack it.
<r>A trace of doubt flashed in Yang Haoran's eyes, and he then spoke, "Xiujuan, please go check outside the villa. If it's just an ordinary person, ask them to leave."
<r>With his words delivered, Yang Haoran withdrew his gaze from the Array Disk and resumed reading the book in his hands.
<r>Yang Haoran's voice wasn't loud, like a normal conversation, but imbued with power, it resonated throughout the entire villa.
<r>Xiujuan, who was tidying the living room, immediately put down the rag in her hand upon hearing Yang Haoran's call. She responded towards the direction of his study, respectfully bowed, and then headed out of the villa.
<r>A moment later, Yang Haoran's phone rang. Picking it up, he saw the caller ID was Xiujuan.
<r>For Xiujuan to call him at this moment meant there was certainly a situation outside the barrier that she couldn't handle easily. He didn't hesitate and answered the call.
<r>"What is it, Xiujuan? " Yang Haoran asked casually, still looking at his book.
<r>"Guardian, there's a young woman outside the barrier asking for you by name. I can't sense any power fluctuations from her, but she gives me a very dangerous feeling; she shouldn't be an ordinary person."
<r>Hearing Xiujuan's words, a trace of doubt flashed in Yang Haoran's eyes, and he couldn't help but speculate about the visitor's identity.
<r>"Alright, I'll come out right away. " Yang Haoran replied, then hung up the phone.
<r>Yang Haoran had originally intended to have Xiujuan bring the person directly into the villa, but after a moment's consideration, he felt that approach was improper. If the visitor was someone of significant standing, such an action would seem disrespectful in his eyes.
<r>Furthermore, if the visitor meant ill, inviting her directly inside the barrier would be like "leading a wolf into one's house."
<r>Therefore, he decided to go out and see for himself.
<r>A moment later, Yang Haoran emerged from the villa. Indeed, besides Xiujuan, there was also a young woman present.
<r>At this moment, Xiujuan was watching the young woman with extreme vigilance, preventing any sudden attack. The young woman, on the other hand, wore an aloof expression, hands shoved into her pockets, exuding an air of unbearable arrogance as she completely ignored Xiujuan.
<r>As Yang Haoran stepped out of the barrier, both Xiujuan and the young woman's gazes fell upon him.
<r>Yang Haoran, meanwhile, fixed his gaze on the young woman, and a smile instantly blossomed on his face.
<r>This young woman was none other than Xu Meijing!
<r>"Guardian! " Xiujuan quickly saluted respectfully.
<r>Seeing Yang Haoran's face full of smiles, Xiujuan knew this person must be a friend of his. At the same time, she felt a wave of relief, fortunate that she hadn't simply driven the person away earlier and had, in fact, been quite polite; otherwise, the situation would now be awkward.
<r>"You go on and take care of your business," Yang Haoran said to Xiujuan with a smile.
<r>Xiujuan respectfully acknowledged him and retreated back within the barrier, while Yang Haoran once again turned his attention to Xu Meijing.
<r>"Heh heh, long time no see," Yang Haoran greeted Xu Meijing with a chuckle.
<r>"It's only been a few months, what 'long time no see'? " Xu Meijing retorted, giving Yang Haoran a dismissive glance and speaking with an aloof expression.
<r>Xu Meijing was still the same as ever, unbelievably arrogant, completely unchanged, even when facing Yang Haoran.
<r>Yang Haoran understood Xu Meijing's personality, so he not only didn't take offense but instead felt a sense of familiarity, for this was the Xu Meijing he knew.
<r>"If I'd known you were coming, I would have waited outside for you much earlier. You really should have called first," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
<r>"So, if I don't call, I can't come visit? " Xu Meijing asked.
<r>"Of course you can, you're welcome anytime. But how did you know I live here? " Yang Haoran asked with a chuckle.
<r>Xu Meijing had never been here before, so Yang Haoran was somewhat curious about how she managed to find the place.
<r>"Your residence isn't some secret. What's so strange about me knowing where you live? " Xu Meijing said, looking speechless.
<r>Hearing Xu Meijing's words, Yang Haoran's face became flushed with embarrassment; he felt he had asked a rather foolish question.
<r>Just as Xu Meijing had said, his residence was indeed no secret. Not to mention his Night Watcher subordinates, even many outsiders knew where he lived.
<r>Furthermore, he currently had some Night Watchers assisting at the Ancheng Underworld Office. Since Xu Meijing had returned, it would be incredibly simple for her to learn his whereabouts from these Night Watchers.
<r>"How long are you going to keep grinning foolishly? Are you planning to leave me out here indefinitely?"
<r>Xu Meijing's words made Yang Haoran even more awkward. Only then did he realize it was highly improper to leave Xu Meijing waiting outside. He quickly apologized while ushering her into the villa.
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