Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Trouble at the Li Family (1/2)
Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Trouble at the Li Family
If he were to hand over the seed of the Moon Mulberry Spirit Fruit to someone else…
It would be akin to entrusting the fate of their entire Ning Family to another.
Their hesitation was a natural course of action.
Lin Jing was of course aware that this would put them in a difficult position…
However, he would never expose his own secrets.
Beyond this, there was no other way.
After a moment of thought, the Ning Family ancestor made a move…
He pointed at Ning Yue and said to Lin Jing:
“Young friend, please wait…”
“This matter is of great importance, I wish to discuss it with this junior member of my family…”
“I hope you can step aside for a moment…”
“After we’ve discussed, we will give you an answer, if that is acceptable…”
“Of course, that’s fine…”
Lin Jing nodded in response.
Since the Ning Family ancestor had already said so, it was not appropriate for Lin Jing to continue staying here.
Lin Jing spoke to the Ning Family ancestor:
“In that case, I will step out first. Let me know once you’ve finished your discussion.”
Having said that, Lin Jing was about to walk outside.
At this moment…
Li Tangyu also came over and said to Lin Jing:
“Fellow Daoist, let us go together…”
It was clear that he was also not suited to remain here while the Ning Family ancestor and Ning Yue discussed the matter.
Then, Lin Jing and Li Tangyu left the Secret Trade Room together and walked outside.
The two of them left the Secret Trade Room but did not go far, staying not far from the entrance.
The pair were silent for a moment…
Then, Li Tangyu looked at Lin Jing seriously and suddenly said:
“Fellow Daoist…”
“I constantly have this feeling that I am acquainted with you.”
“Have we met before?”
Lin Jing nodded directly and said:
“Of course we have…”
“I’ve long heard of Young Master Li’s great name…”
“Moreover, I often go to Nanshan Immortal City to make purchases, and I’ve seen Young Master Li on the streets a few times.”
“However, I’ve always been in disguise, not wanting to expose my identity, which is why you might find me familiar.”
“No wonder I felt this sense of familiarity, you also frequent Nanshan Immortal City… I understand now…”
Li Tangyu said, suddenly enlightened.
“Of course…”
Lin Jing continued:
“Many of the alchemy ingredients we use in Elixir Valley are purchased from Yuebaolou and other merchants.”
“I understand, I understand…”
Li Tangyu nodded in response.
In his mind, with the many alchemists in Elixir Valley, there was a natural need for a large amount of alchemy ingredients. The spirit plants grown by Elixir Valley alone would surely not suffice.
The same was true for the Li Family.
Though the Li Family also had their spirit fields, the number of alchemists in the Li Family was not few…
The alchemy ingredients used each year were innumerable, and solely relying on their own cultivation would definitely not be enough.
It only made sense to purchase from the outside world.
Therefore…
Li Tangyu did not doubt what Lin Jing had said.
Afterward, the two chatted casually for a few sentences before falling silent again.
Because Li Tangyu realized that this heir of Elixir Valley seemed to be watching the passersby on the street without any interest in idle chatter with him.
He then refrained from being a nuisance and did not say anything further.
In fact…
It wasn’t that Lin Jing did not want to chat, but he did not dare…
After all, trouble often starts with careless talk.
The more he said, the greater the chance of making mistakes.