"Knock, knock, knock."
Just as everyone in the courtyard was having a blast playing in the snow, another knock sounded at the gate.
Cai Se went to open the door.
Outside, Qi Yuan was holding some snacks and was about to raise her hand to greet them. Suddenly, she saw an unfamiliar woman standing in front of her and froze.
Huh…?
Did I come to the wrong door?
"Sorry, I think I've come to the wrong door…"
Qi Yuan bowed slightly, looking a little embarrassed, and gave a self-deprecating smile.
Cai Se didn't say much, just nodded gently and closed the courtyard door again.
"Who was it?"
When Cai Se returned to the main hall, Luo Ruying saw that she was alone and asked in confusion.
"Madam, it was someone who knocked on the wrong door."
Cai Se answered with a bow.
"Is that so..."
Luo Ruying replied, and didn't pay any more attention.
Outside, Qi Yuan turned around in confusion, carefully examining the surrounding scenery and the courtyard. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she fell into thought.
Something's not right!
This is the place!
She'd come here almost every other day lately; how could she possibly be mistaken!
Qi Yuan walked forward again and knocked on the door to confirm.
"I'll go."
This time, Luo Ruying stopped Cai Se and got up to open the courtyard gate herself.
"Sister Luo."
Seeing that it was Luo Ruying, Qi Yuan immediately greeted her with a smile.
Sure enough, she knew it!
She came here often, how could she possibly get lost!
She could walk here in Nanli City even with her eyes closed.
"Miss Qi, please come in."
Luo Ruying responded with a smile.
She had been wondering if it would be Qi Yuan outside, after all, Cai Se didn't know Qi Yuan.
And sure enough, it was her.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Qi Yuan nodded politely and entered the room.
The moment she entered, she saw Meng Niu, Bai Yuan, and Cai Se, who had just opened the door for her. She couldn't help but ask with confusion, "Sister Luo, who are these people...?"
"These three are servants from my husband's former home," Luo Ruying explained.
Qi Yuan nodded kindly towards Meng Niu and the other two.
A wealthy divine doctor like Big Brother Ning must have an extraordinary family background.
It was only natural to have a few attendants.
What surprised her, however, was how outstanding the three of them looked…
Both the man and the women were beautiful. Even among attendants, they were a very eye-catching presence.
"Sister Qi~"
Luo Hongye, held in Ning Yechen's arms, sat by the fireplace, warming her hands. Upon seeing Qi Yuan arrive, she sweetly and politely called out.
Qi Yuan often came by during this time, and each time she brought some snacks and treats, making Luo Hongye happy.
Their relationship had gradually become closer.
"Little Ye Ye~"
Qi Yuan's face instantly lit up with an affectionate and greedy smile when she saw Luo Hongye…
Her hands couldn't get enough of kneading Luo Hongye's little face.
The baby fat on her round, chubby face was so soft to the touch, she simply couldn't get enough of it!
Cai Se and the other two watching from the side couldn't help but reveal envious expressions.
Damn it!
They also wanted to knead the young miss's face like that!
"Here, these snacks are for Yeye~"
After getting her fill of face-kneading, Qi Yuan finally handed the snacks and treats in her hand to Luo Hongye.
It was as if it were a reward for services rendered...
"Thank you, Sister Qi."
Luo Hongye happily accepted the bag of snacks and immediately started eating, even offering some to Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying.
"Daddy, Mommy, eat together~"
"No thanks, Yeye, you enjoy them. But don't eat too much, okay?" Luo Ruying said with a doting smile.
Ning Yechen, on the other hand, opened his mouth, letting Luo Hongye feed him...
It was his daughter feeding him!
How could he refuse!
Qi Yuan saw how happily Luo Hongye was eating, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face as well. She got up and sat to the side.
Cai Se quickly brought her a cup of tea.
"Thank you."
After drinking a mouthful of tea, Qi Yuan remembered the important matter. She had almost gotten lost in Luo Hongye's cuteness...
Qi Yuan took out a low-grade Spirit Ring from her bosom and handed it to Ning Yechen.
"Big Brother Ning, these past few days, according to the Jing Meridian Liquid formula you gave, my Qi Family tried to have someone refine some and put them up for auction at my Qi Family Merchant Association."
"This is fifty percent of the profit from the auction!"
"In the future, every month, my Qi Family will give fifty percent of the profits from refining and selling the formula back to Big Brother Ning."
After Qi Yuan obtained the prescription from Ning Yechen, she immediately returned to the Qi Family and ordered people to study it overnight.
They discovered that this prescription was actually a rare pill formula that could nurture the Jing Meridian Liquid!
Moreover, the materials required for this pill formula were not too demanding, and the refining method was incredibly simple and convenient, with a high success rate!
Her Qi Family had searched through all recorded pill formulas, but they couldn't find this kind of miraculous spirit liquid formula!
This kind of medicine liquid that could nurture the meridians was most popular among cultivators. Once it was refined and sold, it would definitely attract countless cultivators to scramble for it!
As expected, the Qi Family had people first try to refine a few portions of the Jing Meridian Liquid and put them up for auction in their own auction house.
As a result, each portion was auctioned off at an exorbitant price!
Countless cultivators came, attracted by the fame, and competed to bid.
The Qi Family Merchant Association, which was originally lifeless, was instantly revitalized and bustling thanks to the Jing Meridian Liquid.
Just a small pill formula had revived the Qi Family Merchant Association.
Qi Yuan was full of gratitude towards Ning Yechen and insisted on coming over to express her thanks.
She wanted to return Ning Yechen's share.
However, Ning Yechen didn't need this small amount of spirit stones. He refused calmly:
"No need, I didn't plan to ask for anything in return when I gave you that prescription."
Qi Yuan's expression was serious, and she firmly stated:
"That won't do!"
"The Qi Family already owes Big Brother Ning and Sister Luo a lot. How can we monopolize the medicinal formula for profit!"
"Big Brother Ning, you must accept it."
"Hmm... alright, I'll accept it then."
Ning Yechen thought for a moment and finally decided to accept the Spirit Stones.
He would treat it as a transaction, which would also make it easier for the Qi Family Merchant Association to accept.
Besides, it would be good to keep these Spirit Stones for future household expenses.
"Wife, I'll leave these Spirit Stones for you to keep."
Ning Yechen directly handed the Spirit Ring containing the Spirit Stones to Luo Ruying.
"For me?"
Luo Ruying took the Spirit Ring with a puzzled expression.
"That's right. Naturally, the family's assets are managed by my wife."
Ning Yechen chuckled.
"Alright..."
"If you need anything, just let me know."
Luo Ruying accepted the Spirit Ring and agreed.
Having the feeling of managing the family's assets like a wife was quite novel for her...
Qi Yuan watched Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying's loving display, a conflicted expression crossing her face.
"What's wrong, Miss Qi?"
Ning Yechen noticed her and asked.
Qi Yuan hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Sister Luo, tomorrow is the merchant association competition."
"I heard the Jiang Family has invited a Celestial Realm expert!"
"If there's any danger tomorrow, Sister Luo, you must give up immediately!"
Although Qi Yuan hoped the Qi Family would win, she didn't want Luo Ruying to get hurt.
The worst-case scenario for the Qi Family was simply withdrawing from Nanli City.
Ning Yechen and Luo Ruying exchanged amused glances at that.
They had been wondering what she was so worried about…
"Miss Qi, there's no need to worry."
"If it's just someone in the Celestial Realm, I should be able to handle it."
Luo Ruying said confidently.
Even if it was someone in the God Realm, she wouldn't be too concerned; someone in the measly Celestial Realm wouldn't stand a chance against her!
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