Chapter 1738 — Distinguished Guests at the Door
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 3
"What distinguished guests require me to come out and receive them? Is it the two Xiao brothers?" Divine Doctor Kang was taken aback. After all, although the two Xiao brothers were of the younger generation, no matter how fallen the Xiao family was, they still had the Hidden Pi Family supporting them — while the Kang family had nothing.
"The young master of the Hidden Right Family has come!" Kang Guifeng said.
"What! The Hidden Right Family!" Divine Doctor Kang leaped up from his chair. He had never imagined that someone from a hidden aristocratic family would come to the Kang residence. He said hurriedly, "Good, wait for me — I'll be right there!"
Divine Doctor Kang hastily sought out Kang Cuipu, Kang Jinglong, and Kang Jingming, and together they came to the Kang family's main entrance. Sure enough, they saw two people of extraordinary bearing in conversation with Kang Guifeng.
"Two distinguished guests, this humble one is Kang Laicai, head of the Kang family. Please, do come in —" Having heard that the other party was from a hidden aristocratic family, Divine Doctor Kang naturally treated them with the utmost respect.
"Old Master Kang need not stand on ceremony. Our Hidden Right Family, among the hidden aristocratic families, also studies medicine and pharmacology. By that reckoning, we are colleagues, so to speak." You Zhentian said with a smile. "After you, Old Master Kang!"
"Haha, compared to you, we are nothing more than a minor dabbling — how could that be called studying medicine and pharmacology?" Divine Doctor Kang sensed the goodwill in You Zhentian's words and was immediately greatly stirred. It seemed that the Hidden Right Family's visit this time was a good thing!
The group came together into the Kang family's reception hall, where You San introduced You Zhentian's identity. Divine Doctor Kang grew even more excited: "So you are the young master of the Right Family! My respects, my respects! I've heard that the Right Family is a medicinal family skilled in alchemy. For you to honor our Kang family with a visit is truly our greatest glory!"
"Old Master Kang, we have come this time for a single matter." You Zhentian waved his hand and said, "You needn't stand on ceremony. We have come with the intention of seeking your guidance..."
"Young Master You flatters me. If there is anything at all, please speak freely!" Divine Doctor Kang was rather overwhelmed by the flattery in You Zhentian's tone.
"It's like this. Our Hidden Right Family has a good relationship with the Hidden Pi Family. From them, we received word that your Kang family has been researching the formula for the Longevity and Detoxification Pill. Might I ask if there has been any progress or results?" You Zhentian asked.
"The Longevity and Detoxification Pill?" Divine Doctor Kang was taken aback, then immediately understood the purpose of the Right Family's visit. So it was for the formula of the Longevity and Detoxification Pill — no wonder they were so courteous! But Divine Doctor Kang knew that before such a colossus as a hidden aristocratic family, he could not speak carelessly. He could only tell the truth: "That matter does indeed exist, but as for the formula... we are not researching it — we stole it..."
"Stole it? What do you mean?" You Zhentian was slightly taken aback.
"The matter at the Yu family's auction — Young Master You must know of it, surely?" Divine Doctor Kang asked.
"Auction? What auction?" You Zhentian did not quite follow Divine Doctor Kang's meaning.
And You Zhentian's response left Divine Doctor Kang stunned in turn. In his view, how could the Hidden Right Family not know of the Yu family's auction?