Chapter 20: A Present
Translator: Tatienne Editor: Rundi
“Hehe, I knew that my brother would not lie to me.” Ling Hu stared at the pile of spiritual stones hazily. His normally simple and honest face turned into a flower.
, stones!
This was the same amount of stones as half a year’s income for the Ling Clan. This money could be used to trade resources for its citizens or purchase a few treasures. It could also provide a mortal with food and clothes for centuries!
For so many years, he woke up before dawn and went home after sunset to earn only , stones. But now, as much as , stones were before him an insane amount that he could not dare to even dream about. He couldn’t believe that he was seeing so much money in his lifetime, and even touching it.
More importantly, these stones could save his mother’s life!
It took a while for Ling Hu to calm down. He suspiciously asked, “brother, there's so many stones… about half a year's worth of income for the Ling Clan. How did you get your hands on it?”
“I know what you are worried about, but every single stone you see on the ground is earned fair and square. You can let go of your worries and save your mother with them.” Ling Xian noticed his suspicion and smiled at him.
“If you say so. Then I will not worry. However, if my need of using your stones will cause you trouble, then I would rather not have them.” Ling Hu innocently grinned. He was almost drooling ust from looking at the dazzling stones.
“Crack!”
He carefully picked up a stone and bit it with his teeth. Immediately an “oww” followed. He rubbed his cheek. “Brother, how did you do it? It’s , stones! I can work all my life and not earn this much.”
“Look at how little ambition you have!” Ling Xian uncontrollably laughed. He said arrogantly, “your brother I, have a lot of capability now. From now on, my life will not be as thin as a piece of paper, neither will your life or your mother’s life!”
The arrogance he displayed was not exactly showing off, rather, it was a type of proudness that came from the fact that he now has the power to choose his own fate and change others’ as well.
“Hehe, brother, could it be that these stones were gifted to you by Lady Ling? The entire Ling Clan is saying that you are dependent on her.” Ling Hu winked as he smiled wretchedly.
“Screw off!” Ling Xiang cursed at him, “stop oking with me, take these stones, and go to the Pavilion of Qi Zhen. There are no other places that offer higher quality medicinal Dan than there.”
Ling Hu nodded but hesitated when it was time to take the stones. “Brother, if I take these stones what will you do? You need resources for your cultivation ourney. Also in two days, it will be the combat competition. You will probably need to buy some weapons or medicinal Dans for that.”
“Your mother’s life is more important than everything else. Plus, I am not planning on attending the combat competition.” Ling Xian waved his hand. A white ade bottle appeared out of thin air. Looking at the anxious Ling Hu, he soothed, “Hu, do not worry for me. With your mother’s health on the line, it is not the time for you to be contentious. Also, I am an alchemist now, I do not need to buy medicinal Dans.”
“Alchemist?” Ling Hu froze. “Brother, you finally became an alchemist?”
An alchemist’s position in the Taoism community was high. It was considered one the three noble careers, alongside Armorers and Strategists. Normally, there has always been a lack of alchemy talents in the world. This was as apparent fact, as there were only three alchemists in the City of Qing.
When one becomes an official alchemist, even if the individual was the lowest ninth-ranked alchemist, he or she will still be aggressively pursued by the public. For example, Master Fang, Ling Xian’s teacher, was immensely admired by all three clans in the city. He only chose to open his Dan selling business because he did not want to be restrained by choosing a clan to side with.
“If I could practice Taoism, then I would’ve become a Ninth Realm Alchemist three years ago. Now that I finally was able to begin my cultivation, naturally I became an alchemist.” Ling Xian nodded with a smile.
“Haha, this is great.” Ling Hu’s two eyes were full of fondness. He guffawed, “The fourth alchemist in the City of Qing. What a great honor! From now on I can eat medicinal Dans like they are peas.”
“In your dreams!” Ling Xian didn’t know whether he should laugh or cry. “You think medicinal Dans are vegetables you can find on the side roads? I am only a Ninth Realm Alchemist, do not go around and spread rumors.”
“I understand. You like keeping a low profile.” Ling Hu chuckled.
“Here, take this. After your mother is healed, you should focus all your time and energy on your training and aim to gain a title from the combat competition. From there, enter the hidden territory.” Ling Xian waved his hand and the ade bottle with three Energy-Freezing Dans dropped onto Ling Hu’s hand.
“Energy-Freezing Dans!”
Ling Hu opened the bottle and saw the dull purplish medicinal Dans.
A heavy medicinal aroma filled the room. Ling Hu’s mouth moved in shock. He questioned, “Brother, I had one of these before. It was a third-ranked Dan. I don’t think the smell was as strong as this one.”
“This Dan is eighth-ranked. Of course, its quality is different than the one you had.” Ling Xian knew very well that an eighth-ranked Dan represented many things. Many cultivators did not have the luck to even see one in their lifetime. Ling Xian was excited to see how Ling Hu would react.
“eighth-ranked!”
Ling Hu’s eyes widened into the size of balls. His heart was thumping at an uncontrollable rate, as he became even more excited than when he saw the , stones. Subconsciously, he held tightly onto the ade bottle, as if he was holding onto the most precious treasure in the world.Watching his silhouette, Ling Xian’s lips curved upward.
, stones and three eighth-ranked Energy-Freezing Dan- items that were priceless in others’ eyes, could not match what this friendship meant for him. Giving everything to Ling Hu did not pain him one bit.
After all, they were each other's lifelong brother.
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