Chapter 48
Chapter 48
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 48
Chapter Title: New Year's Eve Gathering
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Upon arriving at Lakeheart Island, he first headed to the Belltower Market to sell the seven Water Arrow Talismans he had, bolstering his supply of spirit stones.
To Chen Jianghe’s surprise, the price the Yun Clan of Lakeheart Island offered for spirit talismans was actually five percent higher than at the ferry market.
They bought them back at eighty-five percent of the market price. Chen Jianghe received five spirit stones and ninety-five grains of spirit sand, an extra thirty-five grains.
He had to admit, a Foundation Establishment immortal clan like the Yuns was quite conscientious. No wonder so many skilled guest retainers chose to settle here when times were stable.
If not for the fear of his secret being discovered, Chen Jianghe would have been more than happy to stay with the Yun Clan for a few more decades.
Adding to his previous savings, Chen Jianghe walked into the pill shop with five spirit stones and one hundred sixty grains of spirit sand in his pocket.
He first glanced at the crystal counter but didn't see the high-grade spirit pill, the Calamity Dispelling Pill.
Previously, Zhou Miaoyun had mentioned that he could buy Calamity Dispelling Pills on Lakeheart Island, yet they were nowhere to be found in this pill shop, which puzzled Chen Jianghe.
Could it be that the Calamity Dispelling Pills were sold privately?
"Hello, why don't I see any Calamity Dispelling Pills for sale?" Chen Jianghe asked in a gentle voice, looking at the gracefully built female shopkeeper.
"Are you looking to purchase a Calamity Dispelling Pill, fellow Daoist?"
The female shopkeeper's alluring eyes swept over Chen Jianghe. Seeing his silence and embarrassed expression, she knew he was another one just asking for the price.
She wasn't annoyed, a faint smile gracing her clean and beautiful face. "The Calamity Dispelling Pill is a high-grade spirit pill, a divine medicine for breaking through from the middle to the late stage of Qi Refining. It is expensive, so we don't sell it over the counter, nor do we keep it in stock. We only accept pre-orders."
"Oh, I see. Thank you, fairy," Chen Jianghe said, clasping his hands.
"Hehe~"
The female shopkeeper chuckled softly, covering her mouth. "Fairy? I am no fairy. I am just an ordinary person without a spiritual root."
There was not a hint of disappointment or inferiority in her tone; she seemed unconcerned about her lack of a spiritual root.
Chen Jianghe couldn't help but take a second look at her.
She might not have a spiritual root, but she was definitely no ordinary person. She was likely a direct descendant of the Yun Clan who lacked a spiritual root.
Otherwise, she couldn't possibly be in charge of such an important spirit pill shop.
"I'll take one Spirit Nourishing Pill."
Chen Jianghe paid two spirit stones and left with the sandalwood box containing the Spirit Nourishing Pill.
Next, he went into a materials shop and bought a box of spirit ink, after which he headed to the general store to purchase small gifts for the children.
Of course, there was no need to buy anything too expensive. In social exchanges, it was the thought that counted, not the value of the gift.
Otherwise, who would have enough spirit stones for such pleasantries?
Arriving at the general store, Chen Jianghe selected five puppet toys suitable for various age groups. Although Yu Daniu's fifth son was just born, he couldn't be left out.
The five puppet toys cost a total of eighty-five grains of spirit sand, which was still within Chen Jianghe's budget.
Carrying the puppet toys, Chen Jianghe left the Belltower Market and skillfully made his way to Fumen Residence, Number 32.
He knocked on the courtyard gate.
"That must be Brother Jianghe."
Before long, Yu Daniu's voice came from within.
The gate opened, and Yu Daniu and Yun Xiaoniu came out to greet him.
"Still so impetuous, even with five children," Chen Jianghe said with a laugh as he walked in.
"Xiaoniu, go share the toys with your younger brothers."
"Thank you, Uncle."
Yun Xiaoniu thanked him politely, then took his brothers to find the fifth child and play with the toys together.
"Huizhen is cooking. It'll be ready soon, so you definitely won't be late leaving the island," Yu Daniu said, pulling Chen Jianghe into the side room that served as a living room.
"My sister-in-law happens to be here too. I'll introduce you two later."
"Oh? Alright."
Chen Jianghe was taken aback but didn't say much.
Now that he was at Yu Daniu's home, he would go with the flow. Yun Huizhen's sister wasn't a stranger, after all.
Then, Chen Jianghe handed the pouch containing the jade slip back to Yu Daniu, who casually tossed it onto the table.
It seemed the jade slip wasn't particularly valuable.
Chen Jianghe was speechless, realizing that delivering the jade slip was secondary; the main reason was to get him to come for a meal.
"Brother Jianghe, have you received a letter from Little Sister Peiyao?"
A hint of worry flickered in Yu Daniu's eyes. The journey from Mirror Moon Lake to the Tiannan Sect was long, and anything could happen.
Gao Peiyao had always treated Yu Daniu well, even giving him two spirit stones as support back then.
Even when Yu Daniu failed at talisman crafting, Gao Peiyao never showed any disdain.
"No."
Chen Jianghe shook his head and said, "It's only been a year. Even if Peiyao sent a letter, it probably wouldn't reach Mirror Moon Lake until next year."
"I wonder if Little Sister Peiyao passed the assessment and joined the immortal sect. I really hope she achieved her wish."
Yu Daniu brought out a pot of mid-grade Immortal Spirit Wine, filling a cup for Chen Jianghe and then one for himself.
"I can feel that Little Sister Peiyao is very ambitious. Plus, her spiritual root talent is good. If she joins an immortal sect, her path to immortality will be much broader."
"She should be able to pass the assessment. Peiyao's talent and age both meet the requirements, and she's meticulous. She'll surely succeed."
"We just need to wait for the good news."
Chen Jianghe clinked cups with Yu Daniu and drained his in one gulp.
"What about Zhou Miaoyun? Any word from her?" Yu Daniu asked while refilling their cups.
"Although Zhou Miaoyun is a bit materialistic, which cultivator isn't? I still hope she can establish herself in Qinghe Market City."
Chen Jianghe glanced at Yu Daniu, noticing he had become somewhat sentimental and seemed anxious.
His eyes caught sight of Yun Xiaoniu playing with his brothers in the courtyard, and he understood the source of Yu Daniu's pressure.
After the new year, Yun Xiaoniu would be old enough to have his spiritual root tested.
Then there were Yun Youniu, Yun Sanniu, and Yun Siniu. Over the next three years, almost one each year would reach the age for the test.
Yu Daniu was currently thriving in the Yun Clan mainly because he had many children, but he was still an outsider.
To advance further, it all depended on whether these children had spiritual roots.
"No, Fairy Miaoyun probably hasn't established herself in Qinghe Market City yet."
Chen Jianghe didn't want to talk much about Zhou Miaoyun in front of Yu Daniu, so he changed the subject to the fifth child, asking if he had been named.
Just then, Yun Huizhen walked in carrying dishes, followed by a woman with delicate features.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Brother Jianghe."
"Not at all, thank you for the trouble, sister-in-law," Chen Jianghe said repeatedly.
At that moment, Yun Huizhen gave Yu Daniu a meaningful look. He quickly stood up and said, "Brother Jianghe, let me make an introduction."
"This is Huizhen's younger sister, haha~ my sister-in-law, Huixiang."
"Huixiang, this is my big brother, Chen Jianghe, who I sailed with through thick and thin in the outer waters."
"A pleasure to meet you, Big Brother Chen."
"Fairy Huixiang."
As Yun Huixiang was sizing up Chen Jianghe, he was doing the same to her. This woman was also a cultivator with a spiritual root.
Third level of Qi Refining, with delicate features and a tall figure.
"Don't just stand there, everyone sit, let's eat," Yu Daniu said with a loud laugh.
"Sister-in-law, please have the children join us," Chen Jianghe, as the guest, naturally had to be the first to suggest the children come to the table.
Otherwise, the Yu Daniu family would have felt awkward letting a group of children cause a ruckus at the table while hosting him.