Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: Descending the Mountain (2/2)

Han Jing, not waiting for Lin Jing’s response, continued to speak:

“He knew he had no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, so he gave the Foundation Building Elixir to me and entrusted me to take care of you,”

“So, you don’t owe me anything.”

Lin Jing frowned. He knew nothing about this, from his predecessor’s memories, his father was just a spiritual farmer and had a good relationship with the previous steward.

“But why would father keep it from me?”

Turning his head to look at Lin Jing, Han Jing spoke,

“Because you have a Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root.”

“With a Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root, the path of cultivation is bound to be short, and you don’t even qualify to become an outer sect disciple.”

“If you can’t cultivate, it’s better to hide it from you from the start, let you be a spiritual farmer, and lead a stable life.”

“Moreover, your father had quite a few enemies when he was young, and by doing this, he was also protecting you.”

After saying this, Han Jing sighed.

“It’s a pity, even so, there are those who wouldn’t let you off.”

“Your expulsion from the sect this time was due to one of your father’s old enemies, who secretly informed Steward Li that your father possessed a Foundation Building Elixir.”

“In the sect, it’s forbidden to kill fellow disciples.”

“That’s why Steward Li tried to find a way to expel you from the sect.”

“He couldn’t do it openly while you were inside the sect.”

“Your father’s enemy is too vengeful, obviously unwilling to let you go, and the person is also an inner sect disciple, so even I can’t do much about him.”

“So, I simply went with the flow and let you sever ties with Qingyuan Sword Sect. Although life may be hard in the future, at least you can save your life.”

“So that’s how it is, thank you, Senior Han, for your help.”

From then on, Lin Jing finally understood that there were still people in Qingyuan Sword Sect who wanted his life.

If it weren’t for Senior Han’s help, even if he could avoid this time, he might not be able to escape the next.

And according to what Senior Han just said, the other party was also an inner sect disciple, which means they are at least at the Foundation Establishment stage of cultivation.

Being targeted by a Foundation Establishment cultivator is terrifying, and leaving Qingyuan Sword Sect was the best choice.

“I’ve said that you don’t owe me, you don’t need to thank me.”

“Without your father’s Foundation Building Elixir, I might have rushed the Foundation Establishment stage and it’s likely I would have exploded and died.”

Thinking about his own attempt at the Foundation Establishment stage, Han Jing was still frightened by the close call. Thankfully, the Foundation Building Elixir had allowed him to succeed in breaking through.

“Also, the Alchemy Technique Steward Li sold you is incomplete. You should be able to concoct First Rank elixir medicines without a problem, but from the Second Rank onward, your failure rate will drastically increase.”

“Of course, that’s what I’ve heard from others. As for how it really is, you’ll have to verify it yourself. If it really doesn’t work, just throw it away.”

“If that fails, you could join a small sect, becoming a spiritual farmer is also an option.”

“Ah… incomplete?”

Lin Jing was dumbstruck.

“Otherwise, why do you think he would sell it?”

“If you manage to cultivate it by luck, you should still look for other Alchemy Techniques later on.”

“If it doesn’t work out, it’s better to give up early and find another path.”

“Senior Han, I understand.”

Lin Jing nodded in acknowledgment.

In fact, Han Jing had left some words unsaid; he didn’t believe Lin Jing could become a Second Rank Pill Master, even First Rank seemed a bit of a stretch.

Without a skill down the mountain, it was difficult to survive, so there was no harm in letting him try.

“However, that Controlling Fire Technique is a good thing; you should cultivate it diligently.”

“Yes, don’t worry, Senior Han.”

Afterward, the two of them walked silently, as if they each had their own concerns.

It wasn’t until the afternoon that they emerged from the forest and reached the main road.

Han Jing said his goodbyes to Lin Jing.

“Alright, I’ll see you off here. Just follow this road straight, and you’ll soon see Nanshan Market.”

He then handed Lin Jing a Storage Bag.

“There are some Spirit Stones inside, enough for you to use for some time. If you run out of the Spirit Stones inside before reaching the status of a First Rank Pill Master, it means you don’t have the talent for alchemy, and you should give up by then.”

“Take care.”

After finishing, Han Jing rode his flying sword into the air and headed toward Qingyuan Mountain.

“Senior Han, take care.”