Chapter 535: Golden Blood Two (1/2)

Chapter 535: Golden Blood (Two)

Tie Ta was exuberantly excited and filled with glee. Ever since he had attended Kargath Academy, Jian Chen had become the best of brothers to him. Tie Ta had felt his memories of Jian Chen etch deep into the bones of his body after the beast hunting competition in the forest, so they would never be forgotten.

When the weaker-looking Jian Chen was wrapped in the arms of what appeared to be a black bear for a hug, he suddenly felt a large amount of power constrict him. Realizing that this was the raw strength of Tie Ta, Jian Chen couldn’t help but feel surprised. Compared to several years ago, Tie Ta was far stronger than he was in the past. Even with his body tempered and reinforced by the Chaotic Force, he still found it rather hard to take in the hug.

Gently pushing away Tie Ta’s arms, Jian Chen looked up at the bear-like man with some shock, “Tie Ta, a few years ago, you were the same height I was, but you actually grew so much since then.”

Tie Ta had calmed down quickly afterward. Rubbing behind his head, he laughed, “Even I don’t know wha’ happened, but in any case, I grew a lot in two years.” As he spoke, Tie Ta looked as if he was reminded of something and began to show worry in his eyes.

Jian Chen had caught onto the worry in Tie Ta’s eyes, prompting him to immediately ask in concern, “Tie Ta, if there is some sort of difficulty you have, tell me and I will help you through it.”

“It’s nothing, nothing at all. Changyang Xiangtian, this is the first time you’ve come to my home, come, sit, and talk for a moment.” Tie Ta patted Jian Chen’s shoulder with a hand, and began to lead him to a nearby wooden house. Before they could even take a few steps, Tie Ta suddenly realized that he had completely forgotten about Ming Dong. Laughing a little mischievously, he said with a low voice to Jian Chen, “Changyang Xiangtian, this must be your friend then!”

Jian Chen laughed and introduced him, “This is Ming Dong, my best friend.”

Tie Ta’s other hand went to shake Ming Dong’s hand quite enthusiastically, “If you are a brother of Changyang Xiangtian, you are a brother of mine. Brother Ming Dong, let us walk.”

“Tie Ta, there’s guests in our village.”

“Giant, are these two your friends?”

“Big bro giant, who are these two?”

By now, every single villager had surrounded the three with curious expressions. Everyone called out to him affectionately and with ease.

Smiling deeply, Tie Ta greeted everyone that greeted him one by one. After everyone left, they continued on their path to Tie Ta’s place.

The interior of his home was not too big, and it was split into six different regions: the kitchen, the dining room, and four rooms to sleep in. Aside from his own room, his parents shared one, his grandparents shared another, and the last one was occupied by his great-grandfather, who was already a hundred fifty years old, but could not cultivate Saint Force.

Sitting Jian Chen and Ming Dong down next to the table, Tie Ta took out an ordinary bottle of rice wine and some iced meat to serve to the two.

“Changyang Xiangtian, Ming Dong, my home is not as rich as the ones in the city, so I can only bring out this to serve.” Seeing how wretched the food and wine he had served were, Tie Ta could only force a hollow smile in embarrassment.

Jian Chen and Ming Dong were not fussy people in any shape or form. With a wave of their hands and a few polite words, the three began to eat large portions at a time. Despite the food being rather unremarkable in taste, this was the best that Tie Ta could offer. Just how could they not take even a single bite of it?

Placing a piece of barbequed meat into his mouth, Jian Chen stared at Tie Ta and spoke with a rather ambiguous voice. “Tie Ta, I heard that you left Kargath Academy two years ago and never came back. Did something happen back home?”

Tie Ta’s eyes immediately flashed with terror at Jian Chen’s words. His mouth slammed shut without even the tiniest of sounds to be heard.

Swallowing the final piece of meat in his mouth, Jian Chen concentrated his stare at Tie Ta and grimly inquired. “Tie Ta, tell me what situation you’ve found yourself in. Do you or do you not take me as your brother?”

Frantically, Tie Ta began to wave his hands, “No, that’s not it, Changyang Xiangtian. You misunderstand, you are the best brother I’ve ever had.”

“Then whatever it is that’s troubling you, say it. I may be able to help.” Jian Chen pressured. He was already certain of the fact that Tie Ta was in trouble. Tie Ta was one of Jian Chen’s good friends, so with him coming across trouble now, Jian Chen wouldn’t dare sit idly to the side.

“Tie Ta. Just say whatever it is on your mind to Jian Chen. Don’t worry about a thing. Jian Chen isn’t the same wandering type of person he was in Kargath Academy. Within the Gesun Kingdom, there isn’t anything Jian Chen can’t fix.” Ming Dong chimed in. The straightforwardness of Tie Ta was enough for Ming Dong to follow Jian Chen’s example and treat him as a very good friend. Those with a straightforward and honest nature would often times be willing to help others, and would very rarely be the one to stab a friend in the back.

Tie Ta looked as if he had not yet made a decision and seemed to be hesitant. After nervously squirming where he stood for a good while, he finally steeled himself and bit his lips, “Changyang Xiangtian, Ming Dong, it’s not convenient to say it here, let’s go up the mountains first.”

“Alright!”