Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Your Fatherly Love Has Moved Me

Faced with the mysterious man’s fury, Ximen Gong took a desperate gamble.

THUD!

He dropped directly to the ground, kneeling before the mysterious man.

Seeing this, Master Chen gave a wry smile inwardly and promptly knelt as well.

The two of them knelt there together.

Jiang Chen wore a strange expression. ’This is just ridiculous.’

He had scared them both to their knees.

’His performance hadn’t been for naught, it seemed.’

However, he remained aloof and said displeasedly, "What is this? What are you two doing?"

"Don’t think I’ll sympathize with you just because you’re kneeling."

"I’ve seen plenty of your kind. You’re just trying to make me pity your circumstances."

"But this world is full of injustices. Do you think I must intervene and save everyone who kneels before me?"

He loudly rebuked their actions.

He showed not a shred of sympathy.

But Ximen Gong remained kneeling, his tone sincere, the very picture of a father consumed with worry for his son.

"Senior, I’m begging you."

"I love my son so much. Seeing him paralyzed in bed, I can’t eat by day or sleep by night."

"Please, sell the Golden Healing Pill to me."

"Whatever price you ask, Senior, I am willing to pay."

He was holding nothing back for his son’s sake.

He only had one son. Money could be earned again.

If his son could just recover, his Cultivation would improve, and he could strengthen the Ximen Family and earn them even more money in the future.

Money was a transient thing; compared to his son’s life, it was utterly insignificant.

Although he did value money greatly.

But right now, he cared more about his son.

After Ximen Gong’s earnest plea, the mysterious expert was finally moved.

The mysterious man let out a deep sigh.

He suddenly said, "I see now. You are a good father, deeply devoted to your son."

"Ah..."

As he spoke, he let out another sigh.

Ximen Gong was confused, but he felt a glimmer of hope.

It seemed the mysterious man had been moved.

Then, the mysterious man said in a heavy voice, "Years ago, I also had a son. I loved him dearly, but in a time of war, I failed to protect him."

"Seeing you today... I am heartened."

"It reminds me of days long past."

"This is a father’s love. What I admire most about you is that profound paternal love."

He paused after saying this.

Finally, he waved his hand. "So be it. I have no great use for this Golden Healing Pill. Even if I were injured, I would no longer need a Golden Healing Pill to heal."

"Seeing as you are a good father, I will give you the Golden Healing Pill today."

The mysterious man seemed to have made up his mind, actually agreeing to Ximen Gong’s plea.

Ximen Gong was overjoyed.

His ploys had worked. Of course, he had also been telling the truth—he did dote on his son.

Who would have thought his success today would be because he was a good father?

’To think this mysterious man had such a tragic past. No wonder his temperament is so volatile.’

Moved, he said, "Senior, my apologies. I have brought up painful memories for you."

"Please forgive me."

The mysterious man waved his hand dismissively.

"It is of no consequence. We have something in common. I admire you."

"I happen to have a Golden Healing Pill on me. It’s yours."

So he said.

With that, Jiang Chen beckoned with his hand, and a porcelain vial flew out from his Qiankun Bag.

It landed in his hand.

He held the porcelain vial and glanced at it; it was indeed the Golden Healing Pill he had soaked in Red Recovery Poison.

After a brief hesitation, Jiang Chen casually flicked his wrist, tossing the vial directly to Ximen Gong.

He didn’t dare get close to Ximen Gong and Master Chen. He was afraid he’d be exposed, and his life would be in danger.

So he simply tossed it to them.

’The performance was a success, at least.’

It didn’t even matter if he didn’t get paid.

Jiang Chen’s only goal was to poison Ximen Gong’s son, Ximen Jianren.

WHOOSH!

Seeing something fly toward him, Ximen Gong’s reflexes were sharp; he quickly reached out and caught it.

His body trembled slightly.

His hands trembled uncontrollably.

He caught the porcelain vial and opened it with utmost care.

A potent medicinal aroma immediately wafted out.

He tipped the vial and poured the Elixir out.

In that instant, a golden light flashed in his palm.

A violent tremor ran through Ximen Gong.

He stared in shock at the Elixir.

He swallowed hard.

He gasped, "A Golden Quality Elixir?"

He was truly stunned.

This Elixir was actually Gold Quality.

A quality so high was practically unheard of in Hanwu City.

It was no joke. An ordinary Alchemist couldn’t possibly refine a Golden Quality Elixir. Even a Silver Quality one was a rare treasure.

Let alone Gold Quality—that was an exceptionally rare Elixir.

As an Alchemist, seeing a Golden Quality Elixir for the first time, Master Chen’s jaw dropped in utter astonishment.

He inwardly gasped.

"Gold Quality?"

He was even more stunned than Ximen Gong by the Elixir’s quality.

Although Master Chen was an Alchemist, he feared he might never refine a Golden Quality Elixir in his entire lifetime.

Yet the mysterious man’s Golden Healing Pill was truly Gold Quality.

With a Golden Healing Pill of this quality, Ximen Jianren’s injuries could be healed in less than two days, allowing him to make a full recovery.

In fact, this Golden Quality Elixir was eighty percent gold in color, with the remaining twenty percent being silver.

Both men took a deep breath.

Their hearts pounded with shock.

However, despite his shock, Ximen Gong handed the Elixir to Master Chen.

He wasn’t certain if it was a Golden Healing Pill.

But Master Chen would know.

Master Chen took the Golden Healing Pill and inspected it with great care.

The more he looked, the brighter his eyes shone.

He then nodded hurriedly and said, "Patriarch, it’s correct! This is a Golden Healing Pill, and a Gold Quality one at that!"

"Your son can be saved!"

he said excitedly.

At that moment, tears almost streamed from Ximen Gong’s eyes.

He was grateful and deeply moved.

Confirming it was the Golden Healing Pill, he carefully placed it back in the vial.

He felt a sense of gratitude toward the mysterious man that was beyond words.

He didn’t even ask the price.

Instead, he took the Qiankun Bag from his waist.

He tossed it directly to Jiang Chen.

"Senior, thank you for the Golden Healing Pill," he said, full of gratitude. "I have no way to truly repay you."

"I didn’t bring much money with me, this is all I have. If you feel it’s not enough, Senior, I will have more sent to you as soon as I get down the mountain."

He had brought a full five hundred thousand yuan crystals with him on this trip.

In his excitement, he had given it all to the mysterious man.

If the man had started by haggling, he could have negotiated. But he had been so decisive, giving him the Golden Healing Pill without question.

It made him admire the mysterious man immensely.

After all, this was their first meeting, yet the man hadn’t been afraid he would take the Golden Healing Pill and flee.

Jiang Chen extended his Divine Thought into the Qiankun Bag and was instantly stunned.

’Five hundred thousand yuan crystals?’

He hadn’t expected Ximen Gong to give him five hundred thousand.

The Ximen Family’s previous reward had only been one hundred thousand yuan crystals.

This was a full four hundred thousand more.

’It seems my little act made Ximen Gong completely drop his guard.’

’This time, I’ve really hit the jackpot.’

Not only would he poison Ximen Jianren, but he’d also made a cool five hundred thousand off Ximen Gong.

In a word: worth it. Absolutely worth it.

Wanting to avoid any further complications, Jiang Chen waved his hand. "Alright, hurry down the mountain and save your son."

"I must now resume my Cultivation."

He didn’t say whether the money was enough.

Even if it weren’t enough, he couldn’t ask for more.

Once Ximen Gong went down the mountain and fed the Golden Healing Pill to his son, he would check on him the next day only to find him dead as a doornail.

This transaction was now concluded.

Ximen Gong was pleasantly surprised; he could tell the mysterious man was satisfied with the payment.

That put his mind at ease.

He immediately stood up and, along with Master Chen, bowed deeply once more in Jiang Chen’s direction.

"Thank you again, Senior. We will take our leave."