Chapter 33

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

It was dinner time at Lord Lin Yuan’s residence. As one of Lin Yuan City’s most powerful families, the Li family, had strict rules for dinner.

The governor of Lin Yuan City, Li Boyan, sat next to the head’s seat. The head’s seat was empty, it was reserved for his father—Lord Lin Yuan, Li Zhouping. However, the powerful Mystical Lord almost never participated in the family banquets.

“Our family has gained a huge profit at the Appraisal Conference today. The three recipes Yurong bought from Xu Yang are very useful,” Li Boyan said.

The younger generations stopped eating when Li Boyan spoke. Li Zhongxuan was the only one who poured a glass of wine and was sipping gently.

Li Yurong heard his statement and quickly stood up. She said humbly, “It is because you have a unique vision, Uncle. The credit is not mine to take.”

Li Wang chuckled and said, “Sis Yurong, stop being so humble. Also, there are two more people who should get the credit besides sis Yurong.”

“You seem sure. Pray tell.” Li Yuanzhi rolled her eyes back, and the jewels on her hair slightly shook.

Li Wang said gleefully, “The first person is none other than me. I’m the first person to realize that Xu Yang was different. I even gifted him a medicinal ding to befriend him.”

Li Boyan frowned and said, “Although Xu Yang’s talent in alchemy is good, his Mystical physique is too weak. I haven’t heard of anyone who has reached a higher stage with a physique of eight extremes. Moreover, he is very much involved in the issue with the Mo family. Don’t get too close to him if it’s not necessary.”

Li Wang pouted in slight dissatisfaction. However, he dared not talk back to the strict Li Boyan. He could only say, “The second person should be Uncle Zhongxuan.”

Li Zhongxuan put down his glass of wine and looked at his nephew.

“Uncle Zhongxuan protected Xu Yang before. Xu Yang would surely remember his grace.”

Li Zhongxuan raised an eyebrow and his face suddenly turned cold. “Am I the kind of person who helps someone for a reward?” He downed the glass of wine and stood up saying, “I protected Xu Yang to repay his father’s kindness. If Xu Yang were to repay that kindness once more, then it would be the Li family who owes him a favor.”

Li Zhongxuan wanted to leave before dinner had ended.

“Don’t be angry, Uncle…” Li Yurong said timidly.

“Remember, it is my duty to protect Xu Yang. I will never forgive the person if someone from the Li family were to request for a reward from Xu Yang.”

Li Zhongxuan then left without turning back.

Li Yurong’s pretty face turned pale and she sat down again.

“Uncle Zhongxuan has a bad temper. It will be fine, Sis Yurong.” Li Wang said. “Moreover, Uncle has deep cultivation. It is fine for him to skip a meal but we have to eat as we are still growing.”

The tense atmosphere was lifted by Li Wang’s gag. However, Li Yurong’s pale face and furrowed eyebrows remained the same.

Meanwhile, in Xu Yang’s house.

“I’m back, Xu Yu.” Xu Yang gently knocked on the wooden door.

The door opened, and Xu Yu poked her head out and said with a smile, “Why are you so late, Brother? I have already cooked dinner.”

Xu Yu looked down and saw Song Tinglan holding onto Xu Yang’s hand.

“Oh? Who is this?” Xu Yu opened the door wide. She took a closer look and asked curiously.

“This girl?” Xu Yang caressed Xu Yu’s head and brought Song Tinglan to the yard. “Do you remember the Ascetic Road team that I joined? She is the deceased Instructor Song’s daughter. She is Song Tinglan.”

“Instructor Song’s daughter?” Xu Yu’s big eyes flashed with sympathy as she had heard about what had happened during his journey on the Ascetic Road.

“Tinglan will stay here from now onwards otherwise she might be bullied by others.” Xu Yang said. “She can help you cook if you need help.”

“Okay.” Xu Yu was an obedient girl. She would never defy her brother’s words.

Xu Yang took a sandalwood box out from his backpack. It was the heirloom hidden by Instructor Song. He was curious about what was in the box.

He opened up the box and saw a yellowish animal skin fragment with some crooked lines on it.

‘This might be a fragment of a map. It seems that it is only one fourth of the original map…’ Xu Yang’s expectations suddenly dissipated by a lot. It was only a fragment of a map which was divided into four parts. It was hard to gather the other three pieces in this broad Mystical Continent. The other pieces might have already turned into dust.

Xu Yang realized that something was off with the animal skin when he touched it with his finger tip.

‘This is a piece of Demon’s skin!’ Xu Yang tried to rip the map fragment with great strength but found that he could not destroy the animal skin with his strength of fifty to sixty Juns.

‘It should be an extraordinary map as it is traced on a piece of Demon’s skin. It is also difficult to tear it apart.’ Xu Yang then realized that the map was valuable. He folded the map fragment and put it into his leather bag.

‘As for the wooden box, I should place it under my bed. I can use it to store herbs.’ Xu Yang stood up.

‘Oh? The weight of this sandalwood box is rather weird.’ He lifted the box and realized that it was heavier than a normal sandalwood box.

‘Is there some kind of secret inside the box?’

“Xu, Xu Yang…” Song Tinglan spoke softly, “The box is a treasure. It will shine at night.”

Shine? Xu Yang’s eyes flashed and he checked the box carefully.

“How can you address my brother directly by his name? You should call him Brother like me.” Xu Yu patted Song Tinglan’s shoulder, displaying a look of being the more sensible one.

“Nevermind, Xu Yu. Tinglan is free to address me however she pleases.” Xu Yang said as he was looking at the box.

In Xu Yang’s mind, Song Tinglan and Xu Yu’s statuses were different. Xu Yu was the only one who let him feel family love in this golden age. He will treat her as a sister. However, he would not care about Song Tinglan as much since he was only fulfilling his promise. He would ensure her safety and find her a good husband in the future.

Xu Yu agreed and seemed to have understood something as she happily waltzed into the kitchen.

Song Tinglan was also an obedient girl. She quickly rushed to help Xu Yu.

Xu Yang looked at the box for a while and saw a faint silver-white color at the clasp of the box. With a sudden hint of happiness, he snapped open the corner of the wooden box with his fingers.

A silver-white jade was hidden at the bottom of the wooden box, revealing a gentle light of brilliance under the evening skies.

“It’s beautiful!” Xu Yu, who was bringing over a bowl of food, exclaimed. She was amazed when she saw the jade. She quickly put the bowl down and rushed to her brother’s side. “Brother, what is this?”

“If I have guessed it correctly, it should be a Rose Jade.” Xu Yang said with a smile. “It contains Light Mystical Energy. It can be used to form the Light Mystical Core… It seems that I got lucky today. I have gathered all the treasures I need for the eight extremes.”

2Xu Yu could not understand much but she felt happy for her brother.

‘I have gathered all of the treasures I need to set up the foundation for Mystical Cultivation. Now, I have to focus on cultivating other seven kinds of Mystical Energy until they reach an equilibrium with the Fire Mystical Energy. After that, I can set up the foundation for Mystical Cultivation and advance into the Mystical Warrior stage.’