ebookland Chapter 383 The Patriarch's Gift
Chapter 383 The Patriarch's Gift
Ye Kang left the Dharma Transmission Hall and walked along the deserted mountain path.
With the joy of the breakthrough still lingering in his heart, Ye Kang felt refreshed and invigorated, and even the air around him seemed much fresher.
At that moment, a figure suddenly followed.
"Teacher Wang, please wait."
Ye Kang turned around and saw that it was Tang Xuenian, the head of the Tang family.
He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Master of the Family."
"No need for formalities, Yintai. Your breakthrough last night triggered extraordinary phenomena, which is truly a cause for celebration. I have prepared a gift for you, and I hope you will not find it offensive."
Tang Xuenian stroked his beard, speaking in a very friendly tone, as if he were treating Ye Kang as his own junior.
Ye Kang's eyes darted around, and he revealed a flattered smile.
Sure enough, the news of his breakthrough couldn't be kept secret from these grandmasters.
But it doesn't matter. Showing off one's talents appropriately is also part of establishing oneself.
"You're too kind, Master. I'm not worthy of such an honor."
"Not at all. Since you are a guest of the Tang family, you are family. It is only right."
After saying that, Tang Xuenian took out a handsome blue and white robe: "This is the Enchanting Blue Sea Robe. It is one of the three robes that Jinxiu Pavilion gave me when I succeeded as the head of the family. This one is the most youthful and elegant, and it is perfect for a young hero like you."
"Jinxiu Pavilion!"
Ye Kang's expression suddenly froze, as if he had heard something unbelievable.
Jinxiu Pavilion, I think I've heard that name before...
During the Grand Canal Market incident, wasn't there a golden-robed old man who claimed to be from the Brocade Pavilion?
Isn't that a martial arts sect from the Great Jin Dynasty?
Seeing Ye Kang's puzzled expression, Tang Xuenian assumed he was interested in Jinxiu Pavilion and smiled, "You used to be a rogue cultivator, so it's normal that you don't know. Jinxiu Pavilion, like Linglong Chamber of Commerce, is a chain store that is all over the world."
As he spoke, he unfolded the ethereal blue sea robe in his hand.
A refreshing spiritual energy permeated the surroundings. With just one glance, Ye Kang could tell that this robe was far superior to the one he had bought from the Linglong Merchant Guild.
Tang Xuenian continued, "It's just that Jinxiu Pavilion is relatively low-key and only sells robes, so even fewer people know about it. But in terms of quality, there is no one in the world that can surpass it."
"Look at this one. The fabric is made of demon silkworm silk, and it is engraved with four sets of formations: dust removal, water repellency, spirit gathering, and a defensive formation that can withstand a Grandmaster's attack."
Upon hearing this, Ye Kang had a sudden thought and automatically changed his clothes.
Sure enough, the fabric automatically adjusts to the most suitable angle, maximizing comfort.
The key is its amazing defensive capabilities; it's an absolute treasure.
Ye Kang roughly figured it out. The Jin Dynasty's Jinxiu Pavilion couldn't possibly produce clothes of this caliber. It must be that someone traveling overseas heard of this name and came back to the Jin Dynasty to imitate a sect.
This kind of pirated sect is not uncommon.
Ye Kang thanked Tang Xuenian and happily accepted the robe.
The latter laughed and continued, "Actually, there's something else. I heard you and Tang Yi went to West Island to kill demons?"
"Yes, we also encountered the Demon King. Fortunately, there were seniors from the Tyrant Whale Sect there, so we escaped unharmed."
"Oh dear, this is rather dangerous. To be honest, my daughter, Tang Wan, is at a critical juncture in her breakthrough and urgently needs to go to the Western Island to find a top-grade medicinal plant. I didn't expect the border to be so turbulent lately..."
Tang Xuenian looked troubled, but Ye Kang didn't think much of it and said, "Yes, it's better to be careful. How about we just buy it from the Linglong Chamber of Commerce?"
"Absolutely not!"
Tang Xuenian's expression turned anxious, thinking to herself that this kid was really clueless.
Why don't you just say you'll go with my daughter?
Doesn't the head of the family know that it's okay to buy it?
He coughed and said, "Wan'er is stubborn and insists on taking risks, saying that only in this way can she experience the feeling between life and death, which will help her break through."
"..."
Ye Kang was speechless.
Isn't this just a waste of time and energy?
Tang Xuenian smiled awkwardly: "Since you have experience, Yintai, why don't you accompany my daughter on this trip?"
"How can this be..."
"Tang Yi told me that you spent 600,000 at Xiangji Club. I can reimburse you for it all."
"How could we trouble the patriarch to make this trip in person? As a guest retainer, it is my duty!"
Under Ye Kang's unwavering gaze, Tang Xuenian gave him 600,000 yuan, which meant that Da Wang Baomu didn't spend any money.
The price was that Ye Kang bid farewell to the Carp God and immediately went to the gate of the Tang family to wait for Miss Tang.
The head of the family truly cared about this daughter; for his safety, he even granted Ye Kang a full three days' leave.
There was no other way; he was bound by the promise of a favor, so Ye Kang had no choice but to agree.
But that's perfect, it's a good opportunity to test my current abilities.
And the other side.
Tang Wan, the eldest daughter of the Tang family, looked at her father with a completely bewildered expression.
"What?! I said I'd go by myself, why did you send me a lackey?!"
"Nonsense! Wang Yintai is not a follower. You need to discuss this with him properly. Don't be rash!"
"Wang Yintai? Didn't he only reach the seventh leaf yesterday? Even if he managed to trigger an unusual phenomenon, his cultivation is still less than half of mine. Am I supposed to take care of him while fighting against demonic beasts?"
Tang Wan looked completely incredulous.
She did want to go to West Island for training, but she didn't expect that her father would not only not stop her, but also send her a burden.
Is this an attempt to make me back down?
Tang Xuenian said with a serious expression, "How can you judge a book by its cover? Wang Yintai's cultivation level is lower than yours, but his strength is not necessarily weaker than yours."
Tang Wan gritted her teeth and sneered, "Do you think I'd believe such nonsense? Fine, I'll go! If he dares to drag me down, I'll kill him with my sword first!"
After saying that, Tang Wan stormed out of the house.
Tang Xuenian watched his retreating figure, her face filled with conflict.
"Father, what kind of terrible idea is this? Do you really think Wan'er and Wang Yintai will develop feelings for each other?"
Behind him, the Tang family patriarch walked out slowly, his hands behind his back.
"Don't worry, your father has experience with this kind of thing. When I was young, countless women fell in love with me this way."
"...Wan'er is proud, I'm afraid they'll start fighting on their own."
"Why not give it a try? I haven't been out for a long time anyway, so I might as well stretch my muscles."
Tang Xuenian cupped his hands in respect: "Please be careful, Father, and make sure they don't encounter any danger."
"That's natural."
The Tang family patriarch smiled confidently, then his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.
Tang Xuenian sighed. He hadn't expected that he would actually agree to this terrible idea.
It turns out that last night, both the Grand Elder and the Tang family patriarch suggested that Wang Yintai and Tang Wan get married, so that Wang Yintai could be firmly tied to the Tang family.
Tang Xuenian initially disagreed, but was eventually persuaded to let them make contact first, just in case.
And so, this scene unfolded today.
Of course, he couldn't really let his daughter put herself in danger, so the Tang family patriarch would always protect her in secret, ensuring her safety even if they encountered a demon king.
"Sigh, given Wan'er's personality, I hope Wang Yintai can hold back..."