Chapter 329: 317

Chapter 317 – Stir-fried Double Crisp (c)

Translated by Gumihou

Edited by Gumihou

 

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Seated opposite [1], Shiyu appeared unaware of the elder’s crisis as she enthusiastically invited him to try the snacks. “Although the refreshments are not the best, it still tasted good. I personally picked out the ingredients. If you are happy with them, do come again.”

The Great Elder finally returned to his senses at her voice. Though his expression was still a little odd, he managed to catch the [1] implication behind her words.

One could not blame him for being out of sorts.

In fact, when she said her name was Tan-Tai, he had been sceptical from the start. But now… [1] after seeing this Nascent Formation stage servant, all his previous suspicions vanished.

To have a Nascent Formation master as a rough work servant… not even the owner of their Central Trading House would dare to be so extravagant! For those who have reached Nascent Formation, even if they cannot be won over, they absolutely cannot be offended. As for using one as a rough work servant… hehe, that is about the same level as a ridiculous dream.

To think he was seeing this [1] ridiculous dream come to life before his eyes right now…

What a fantastical world this is.

He felt that he had to properly sort out his thoughts.

Seeing his ill at ease appearance, Shiyu did not interrupt him. She continued to slowly sip her tea and listen to the [1] people narrating their stories to Gan Ping.

 

When the snacks were gone, the elder stood up and bid the girl goodbye. Today, he had learned all that he wished to know as well as things he did not wish to know. He was not willing to stay too long for fear of offending people, so it was better to leave quickly.

Before getting into his carriage, the elder took one more look at the [2a] treehouse. [1] The person who had served him tea was now sweeping up withered flower petals with a broom while the girl, still seated at the table, smiled as she watched him leave.

Looks like there was no mistake…

Unexpectedly, Grand Martial City had ushered in such a great Buddha… for now, he was the only person who knows the truth.

Perhaps, this could be a great opportunity for him…

Suddenly, the Great Elder understood why Luo Dongting had uncharacteristically rushed to the top of the Grand Martial Palace rooftops and shouted across the city. He had the sudden urge to do the same thing himself.

 

No matter what, because of this meeting, Shiyu could consider this as drawing the attention of the Central Auction House.

Through the joint efforts of the Central Auction House and Luo Dongting, she would have a better chance of finding Li Tian’s remnant soul and tracking the movements of Profound Sky’s State Master. [1] In short, everything would be just a little more convenient.

 

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In a blink of an eye, another few days passed.

Ling Xiaoxiao had just crossed into Eastern Martial Empire. [1] Not long after that, she arrived at Imperial Capital City.

Upon arriving at the city, the first thing she did was to head straight for the Imperial College.

She had obviously been away for only a month or so, but coming back felt a little surreal.

Once she stepped through the gates of the Imperial College, a feeling of peace and safety enveloped her entire being to her soul. This was a feeling that the ‘real world’ could never give.

[2b] Still, she was here for a mission. Ling Xiaoxiao did not forget why she was here in the first place. [1] Her mission was to meet with Qing Chen and hand him something from Xiao Shi.

Though Ling Xiaoxiao knew of this Qing Chen person well, [1] they were not close. [1] That person was Xiao Shi’s friend after all and she was only ‘the friend of a friend’. Therefore, though she might know him on sight, he might not recognise her. That guy was not the friendly, talkative type either.

Without Shiyu, this kind of people could only be seen from afar. Not someone she would usually associate with.

[3] Who knows whether her perception of him was real? After all, it is only after having contact with the actual person that you would have the opportunity to find out whether the person you thought to be was a really figment of one’s imagination.

It was quite easy to find Qing Chen. [1] All she had to do was ask a few people and they all gave her the same direction. He was at the back mountain.

When Ling Xiaoxiao found him, he was Cultivating [1] on top of a boulder, slightly hidden by the swaying bamboo forest.

Ling Xiaoxiao approached [4] the boulder and studied the handsome figure of Qing Chen for a moment.

…now how was she to wake him up from his meditation? After some thought, she elected to just explain her trip out loud to the very still Qing Chen as well as her reason for coming here. Finally, once she had exhausted what she had to say and was wondering whether she should just leave the Water Essence with the Dean, Qing Chen opened his eyes and said, “You came back from Sacred Universe Kingdom?”

“Yes, Xiao Shi asked me to deliver this to you,” Ling Xiaoxiao was [4] more than happy to hand the thing over and have the matter be done with. “Anyway, I’ve completed my mission. I’ll be returning soon after visiting my home. If you have anything you want me to send to her, you come find me.”

[4] Better than me finding you.

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With that, she left the stoic guy and went back to the city.

After having been gone so long, father probably didn’t know she was back. She should go home quickly and give him a nice surprise.

 

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Qing Chen stared at the thing in his hand. It was a jade green box that looked a lot like jade and yet not. It felt cold to the touch. [1]

Extending his fingers, he opened the box and felt a sudden rush of water vapour rushing to his face, spreading out like swift morning mist or like the wave of seawater splashing into the air.

[1] When his vision cleared, he found a pool of liquid inside.

The liquid looked very pure and radiated a glowing blue light

There was a slip of paper inside the box.

When he opened it, [1] he found a message written in charcoal:

Of the people in our group, you are the only one who has not broken through, a regret which I have always carried in my heart. On this journey, I was lucky enough to encounter Water Essence. I don’t know if it would help you breakthrough but no matter what, I shall send it to you first. I am well.

Do not miss me.

[1] Qing Chen studied the charcoal written note and remembered that Shiyu once said that she never used a calligraphy brush before and used charcoal so that her writing would be legible for others.

Smiling, he put away the note and looked at the shimmering Water Essence again. He felt very glad.

Although he knew intellectually that the others would not abandon him and would keep seeking ways to help him breakthrough, [1] having reminders that others are thinking of you is something that no one would ever get tired of.

After putting the Water Essence away, Qing Chen’s figure disappeared from the boulder…

 

Meanwhile, Ling Xiaociao was finally home. When the servants saw her, [1] there was a collective cheer and someone was immediately sent out to inform the master.

[1] By the time Patriarch Ling returned, Ling Xiaoxiao was already seated in the dining room eating all kinds of delicious food and being fawned over by various concerned people.

The moment he saw his daughter, this rascal whom he had not set eyes on for close to a month, Patriarch Ling could not help the sudden warmth in his eyes.

His daughter had never been away from him for so long, ah.

“Father!” Ling Xiaoxiao also felt similar heat in her eyes. Father and daughter stared helplessly at each other over the dining table, both were happy to see the other but for a moment, neither knew what to say.

After a while, their emotions eased a little.

“You’ve thinned down a lot, has life outside been difficult? Do you have enough spending money? If the outside world is too uncomfortable, you can just stay by father’s side. Father will take care of you.”

It was only a few words but the tears in Ling Xiaoxiao’s eyes nearly dripped down her cheeks.

“Enough, father,” she rubbed the corners of her eyes. “I, your daughter, am perfectly fine outside. I eat and drink good things every day and learned many things. You’ve already looked after me for nearly 20 years. You should give me the opportunity to protect you in the future,”

“Yes, yes, yes, of course, father will give you the opportunity,” Patriarch Ling looked over her, feeling gratified and a little sad at the same time. “Sometimes, I look at other family’s daughter still staying at home and being pampered all day and thought of my most capable daughter and can’t help but feel gratified. I believe in you.”

“So long as you believe,” said Ling Xiaoxiao. “Oh yes, someone sent you a gift.” She turned to the servants and dismissed them. “You can all leave the room first.”

 

[Gumihou: Can we switch the MC to Ling Xiaoxiao?]

 

We now have Glossaries for Character, Cultivation Terms, Clan Names, Restaurants & Places

 

[1] Some small adjustments for smoother delivery

[2] Deleted Stuff:

[a] …at the door of the…

Superfluous details that detracts the narrative since we never really did have an impression of what kind of ‘door’ this palace has.

[b] after arriving at the College… 

You’ve already arrived

[3] Not sure why all the philosophical imaginings. It was just shoved in, Gumi has to iron out some details to make it fit.

[4] Expand below to make sense:

After Ling Xiaoxiao came over to explain her reason, he woke up from his Cultivation and said to her, “You came back from Sacred Universe Kingdom?”

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