Chapter 53 - Breakthrough of Divine Sense (1/2)

Chapter 53 Breakthrough of Divine Sense

“I assume you two childes are on your first long journey since you haven’t prepared dried food. There are still several kilometers before we reach the next town. It would be excellent if we can reach the next town before nightfall. All these means that you will starve for a whole day, which I’m afraid your childes’ noble body may not be able to bear,” said the servant of the trade caravan, Fortune (name of the caravan).

Shiao Chen was in a daze when hearing the words since one was able to fast for almost half a month at the cultivation level like his and if one reached Foundation Establishment, he could live without food. Shiao Chen then said with smile, “Little brother, we two were too devoted in our conversation in the morning that we forgot to prepare any dry provisions. What shall we do now?”

“Alas, I was just reminded of this. It seems that we are going to starve.” Li Xiaoyi shook his head in a row with a sad face.

Another man in the carriage was a timid middle-aged plain dealer. He smiled on hearing their words, “You two childes can eat mine if you don’t mind. I bring with me several servings. They are made by my wife, not so delicate.” The servant rolled his eyes on hearing the words and thought the middle-aged was an idiot. He had noticed for long that the two came here empty handed. What was more, they were in good clothes and with great insights. He was meant to deal with them by mentioning this thing. He brought several servings too. The dry provisions cost him just several Qians (1). However, if the food were sold to the two, the prices would be much higher and he could earn the price difference. Now, his plan was destroyed by the middle-aged. He didn’t feel good and said with a cold smile, “The two childes were with noble birth. They feast every day. You’d better put your food away as soon as possible. Offering them pancakes which are made of coarse grains is just making a fool of yourself.”

Finishing his words, he turned around, managed a flattering smile, and took a hamper out from somewhere, “Two childes, here are six dishes with chicken, duck, and fish included. They are still warm. How about trying them?”

The middle-aged blushed with shame. He tried to say something by opening his mouth. However, words failed him.

Shiao Chen glanced at the servant, ignoring his words.

Nevertheless, Li Xiaoyi got annoyed by the words though was with a calm face. He then said in a cold voice, “To your disappointment, the pancakes are just what we need. As for your hamper, we don’t like it at all and you can sell it to anyone who wants it.”

The servant’s face turned pale suddenly but dared not to retort considering the two were from rich families. He stayed for a while and then got off stealthily to promote his hamper in another carriage.

“Big brother, we’d like to buy your pancakes with slivers. What do you think?” Li Xiaoyi asked the middle-aged with a gentle smile.

“You don’t have to pay. These are homemade and worthless.” He was grateful and waved his hands continuously.

“Just take the silvers. We are not spongers.” Seeming to be touched, Shiao Chen said with a smile.

“Brother is right. We’re not freeloaders.” Li Xiaoyi took an ingot of silver and threw it to the middle-aged, regardless of the fact that the price he offered could buy a carriage of the pancakes.

The middle-aged was so excited that his lips trembled. He carefully put the sliver away in his underclothes and rushed to open the baggage on his back. With only a couple of pancakes left, he pushed all the rest to their front. In addition, he also offered some homemade drinks which were of unique flavor.

Shiao Chen took a sip and bit the pancake. The mixed flavor was very special.

“Little brother, try this! The drink is good.”

“En…” On hearing the words, Li Xiaoyi was startled, flushed, and hesitated.

“Well, it seems that my little brother is reluctant to drink with me.” Shiao Chen pretended to knit his brows.

“No! Just a misunderstanding! I seldom drink. I’m afraid brother would tease me for I might misbehave after I get drunk. However, since brother has invited me, I’m ready to drink with you at any price!” Li Xiaoyi caught the canteen and took a large swig with his head lifted. He coughed and flushed immediately once the liquid went down along his throat.