The healing effects of the Golden Healing Pill were quite remarkable.

In just a few hours, Elder Qi had already recovered some of his strength.

He looked much more spirited.

He let the Golden Healing Pill continue its work of healing his injuries.

Elder Qi suddenly gave a wry smile.

"You two, come with me."

Whatever had come to his mind, he beckoned to Jiang Chen and Murong Xiangming.

Silk threads appeared beneath him, and Elder Qi floated into the house along them.

It looked extremely inconvenient.

Jiang Chen and Murong Xiangming exchanged a glance.

Both of them suddenly felt a sliver of hope.

It seemed Elder Qi had changed his mind.

But they couldn’t be sure of the outcome just yet.

Jiang Chen was also filled with anticipation.

After all, the Cyan Silkworm was crucial to him. To establish the Jiang Family firmly in Hanwu City, he had to refine the elixir he needed.

They walked into the house.

Elder Qi coughed a few times.

He suddenly let out a sigh.

"Sigh..."

"It seems I’ve grown old," he lamented.

Then he looked at Jiang Chen, his eyes burning with intensity.

"You’re so young, yet you’re an Alchemist and a powerful expert. Your methods are simply incredible."

"I am impressed."

"I was too stubborn before, but I understand the situation."

"Even if you hadn’t come for the Cyan Silkworm, it would have fallen into the hands of the City Lord’s Mansion sooner or later."

"Kid, regardless, I’ll give you my Cyan Silkworm. Consider it a thank-you for saving my life."

After his sigh, Elder Qi spoke these unexpected words.

’What?’

Jiang Chen and Murong Xiangming were both stunned.

Jiang Chen in particular knew just how precious the Cyan Silkworm was. He had tried to buy one from the Treasure Elephant Pavilion before.

But he couldn’t get one.

A single Cyan Silkworm was worth tens of millions of crystal coins, at the very least.

And now, Elder Qi was saying he would just give it to him.

He was dazed for a moment before he came to his senses.

He gave a wry smile. "Elder Qi, I do indeed need the Cyan Silkworm, but I would feel more at ease if you sold it to me, or if I could trade something for it."

Taking it for free wasn’t proper, and he didn’t want to just accept someone’s possession without giving anything in return.

But Elder Qi waved his hand. "Kid, I can see that you’re not a malicious person. You’re not using the Cyan Silkworm to harm others."

"My Cyan Silkworm may be precious, but possessing it has brought me nothing but trouble."

"Let’s just say it’s fate that brought us together. I’m giving it to you."

"Don’t refuse. To refuse now would be overly modest. I know you need it."

With a wave of his hand, a cyan-colored silkworm appeared in Elder Qi’s palm.

The silkworm was as large as his palm.

Its entire body radiated a fierce aura.

As if sensing the threat Jiang Chen posed, it bared its fangs at him.

The Cyan Silkworm was already a Demon Beast and possessed a considerable level of consciousness, so it could naturally sense Jiang Chen’s threat.

Jiang Chen naturally wouldn’t refuse again.

"Then I thank you, Senior."

"I’ll accept the Cyan Silkworm."

With a beckoning motion of his hand, he forcefully snatched the Cyan Silkworm through the air. In the blink of an eye, it landed in his hand.

The Cyan Silkworm wanted to resist, but Elder Qi suppressed its rebellious consciousness.

Causing it to land obediently in Jiang Chen’s hand.

He then suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

He said to Jiang Chen, "Quick, form a blood contract, or the Cyan Silkworm will escape."

Jiang Chen hurriedly forced out a drop of fresh blood and pressed it firmly onto the Cyan Silkworm’s head.

The Cyan Silkworm let out a piercing shriek, unwillingly submitting to Jiang Chen.

At that moment, the Cyan Silkworm and Jiang Chen became spiritually linked.

It could no longer escape from Jiang Chen’s grasp.

Jiang Chen studied the Cyan Silkworm for a moment and smiled faintly.

Finally, he put the Cyan Silkworm away for the time being.

Murong Xiangming also let out a long sigh of relief.

Everything had gone rather smoothly.

Jiang Chen then turned to look at Elder Qi.

He suddenly spoke, "Senior, since I have received your Cyan Silkworm, leave your problems to me."

"Not only will I help your Cultivation break through, but I can also restore your legs."

Elder Qi was completely overcome with excitement.

’This is a kind of exchange, I suppose.’

He hadn’t expected Jiang Chen to be the type of person who repays kindness.

But he was grateful to Jiang Chen all the same.

However, he was still somewhat astonished by what Jiang Chen had said.

He pressed, "Is that really possible?"

He was a little skeptical of Jiang Chen’s Alchemy Skill.

If Jiang Chen wasn’t a Third-Grade Alchemist, he wouldn’t be able to refine the elixir he needed.

To restore his legs, he needed a Bone Healing Pill. The Bone Healing Pill was a Third-Grade Elixir, and extremely rare.

He had no hope of obtaining a Bone Healing Pill in Hanwu City.

"Please, believe me."

Jiang Chen was very sincere, his attitude gentle.

"Before long, I’ll be able to become a Third-Grade Alchemist. When that time comes, I can definitely refine a Third-Grade Bone Healing Pill. And I already have a Muscle Regeneration Pill."

"When the time comes, if you use the Bone Healing Pill and the Muscle Regeneration Pill together, your legs will naturally recover."

Elder Qi was ecstatic.

Although he had given away the Cyan Silkworm that had been with him for many years, he knew he hadn’t lost out on the deal.

By desperately clinging to the Cyan Silkworm, the chances of him meeting a violent end were much higher.

If Jiang Chen could really help him break through in his Cultivation and restore his legs, he would be making a huge profit.

"I believe you."

He had already gotten a glimpse of Jiang Chen’s abilities.

Moreover, Jiang Chen had claimed he could become a Third-Grade Alchemist in a short period of time.

This filled him with even more hope.

Even Murong Xiangming’s eyes lit up at this moment, though it was unclear what had come to her mind.

Jiang Chen nodded and said again, "Senior, it’s no longer safe for you to stay here."

"If you wouldn’t mind, why not come to the Jiang Family? Although the Jiang Family is a small family, we will definitely respect you, Senior."

’Elder Qi is definitely an expert. With my help, it won’t be difficult for his Cultivation to break through to Martial King.’

’If he joins the Jiang Family, we’ll have another Martial King Expert.’

’This would be a great benefit to the Jiang Family.’

Elder Qi fell silent.

He had heard of the Jiang Family.

They were just... average.

In Hanwu City, their strength was far inferior to the City Lord’s Mansion.

But after a moment of silence, Elder Qi suddenly said, "Alright, I agree."

And so, Elder Qi decided to join the Jiang Family.

In any case, Jiang Chen was now his benefactor.

He was willing to join the Jiang Family precisely because he wanted to repay Jiang Chen’s kindness.

Besides, he knew that with his Cultivation and abilities, he would definitely be put in a position of great importance in the Jiang Family.

’Rather than just wither away and die, it’s better to do something useful.’

He had figured things out.

"Alright, let’s go."

Jiang Chen was very satisfied. Elder Qi’s agreement had been decisive.

Just like that, the Jiang Family had gained another expert.

"Here, I’ll carry you on my back."

Jiang Chen crouched down.

Elder Qi was rather grateful. He was very pleased with the way Jiang Chen handled things.

Without ceremony, he climbed onto Jiang Chen’s back. With Elder Qi on his back, Jiang Chen returned to Hanwu City with Murong Xiangming.

"I’ll be taking my leave now."

As soon as they arrived in Hanwu City, Murong Xiangming immediately took her leave.

Jiang Chen thanked her and watched her depart.

Carrying Elder Qi on his back, he headed straight for the Jiang Family estate.

"Son, what’s this?"

Seeing Jiang Chen return carrying a crippled man on his back, Jiang Han was a bit stunned.

He had no idea what his son was up to.

But Jiang Chen just smiled. "Father, I’ve brought an expert back to our Jiang Family."

"This is Elder Qi."

Jiang Han’s eyes narrowed slightly. When he got a good look, he was stunned.

"You... you’re that Elder Qi from the West Suburb outside the city?"

Elder Qi nodded. "I am."

Then, as Elder Qi looked at the Jiang Family Patriarch, Jiang Han, his jaw nearly dropped in shock.

"You... You have a Martial King Cultivation?"

He was flabbergasted by Jiang Han’s Cultivation.

He had thought the Jiang Family was just a minor family, but they actually had a Martial King Expert. He was shocked beyond words.

He knew that the Jiang Family Patriarch’s Cultivation had been far from the Martial King realm, yet in such a short time, he had actually become a Martial King Expert.

He was utterly and completely shocked.

Jiang Chen saw that his father knew of Elder Qi.

He was amused.

"Father, since you know Elder Qi, please take care of him now that he’s joining our Jiang Family."

He wouldn’t even need to make a troublesome introduction.

Elder Qi and Jiang Han hit it off immediately, chatting away happily as if they were old friends.

Elder Qi, however, was simply astonished by the Jiang Family’s strength.