Chapter 39: This Young Master Gets A Kickback

Chapter 39: This Young Master Gets A Kickback

When he had first met Lan Fen she wasnt a valid connection for the Gifting power. It was only after they had gotten married that she became a valid target. It was clear that their marriage was the deciding factor, but it didnt explain why Manager Lin was a valid connection as well. Chen Haoran was reasonably sure that he wasnt married to the man. His current working theory was that his connection targets had to have some kind of official relationship with him. Lan Fen was his wife, Manager Lin was his right-hand man and his direct servant. The other servants in the manor, while they did serve him, were far enough removed relationship-wise that they didnt count as a valid connection.

If his guess was right then if he and Lan Fen werent married anymore that would break their connection and open up his slot for a new one. Or it could break it permanently, he was 50/50 on that. Chen Haoran had to admit he was walking in blind when it came to the Gifting power. That didnt mean he regretted his decision.

How it would play out, in the end, remained to be seen though. While he had given Lan Fen the annulment papers nothing came of it. He was still connected to her through the gifting power and if she had gone at all to get the marriage annulled then Song Yuelin would be the first to tell him about it. For whatever reason, Lan Fen was holding onto it and he didnt quite know how to feel about that.

On the one hand, it would be better to break their connection as soon as possible so he could find someone who was easier to give things to. That was the most efficient use of his power currently. On the other hand, it felt wrong. What would it look like if he showered Lan Fen with gifts and then immediately pivoted to a new person? It was honestly a bit scummy.

He supposed it didnt matter in the end, scummy or not he would still do it when the time came. For now, he just had to focus on gifting Lan Fen whatever he could till the day she decided to leave.

Not that Lan Fen would make it easy for him.

What is this? Chen Haoran asked.

The this in question being a large pile of elixirs, supplements, and herbs, that Lan Fen had stacked in front of him. He and Song Yuelin had been training together when she came and dropped ridiculous irony in his lap.

The spoils of my hunt, Lan Fen said. I have taken what I needed, these are for you.

But I didnt help you at all during your raids. I dont deserve these.

This is simply what I owe you.

Song Yuelin poked around the pile of materials and tapped a few large sacks. Is this Golden Glass Rice?

Whats that? Chen Haoran asked.

Its a spiritual plant that nourishes the body, long term consumption can aid a cultivator with absorbing elixirs and other supplements.

This helps you bypass bottlenecks?New novel chapters are published on

Lan Fen nodded. It helps loosen those caused by supplement overconsumption, yes.

Sounds precious, he said.

In the Lan family, only the Liquid Meridian realms are allowed to regularly eat it. She smiled. At least before I destroyed their only supply of it.

Chen Haoran ignored the force of the wild qi and turned to Lan Fen and Song Yuelin in wonder. Did you see that? I did it! It had only been for a brief moment but he had Harmonized with the Canyon Carving Sword.

Lan Fen and Song Yuelin politely clapped.

He frowned. Im not seeing much enthusiasm here, people.

Oh my apologies, Song Yuelin said. He walked up and rifled his hand through Chen Haorans hair. Did you learn how to Harmonize? he cooed. Good boy! Whos a good boy? You are!

Motherfucker! Chen Haoran slapped the offending limb away and struck Song Yuelin with the flat of his blade.

The bastard pirouetted around the blow and hid behind Lan Fen. Would you like a treat? he mockingly called out from his protective wall.

I am happy for your success, Lan Fen said, ignoring the bastard. But I will withhold my congratulations for when you can properly use Harmonization in combat.

Youre not wrong, Chen Haoran sighed.

That being said, Lan Fen continued. Congratulations on advancing to the Seventh-Layer.

Thank you. He smiled. I couldnt have done it without the cultivation resources you gave me.

I didnt expect you to do it so quickly though. Lan Fen raised an eyebrow. Nor to eat all the Golden Glass Rice.

Chen Haoran smiled and said nothing. It had been a bit touch and go, but the endurance the Stygian Lotus provided him proved its worth yet again.

Behind Lan Fen, Song Yuelin waved the bathhouse tickets in the air.

He would not fall prey to his temptations.

Would you like something in return? Chen Haoran asked her. Song Yuelin, that damnable bastard, looked at him with a beaming smile.

I do, she said.

Oh? Was another Gifting opportunity within reach?

Lan Fen smiled. Would you care to join me on a walk around the city?