The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 151

Chapter 151 : Jiang Liu Advances

In the end, You XiaoMo’s hundred percent rate of success refining magic pills didn’t get spread around. Although it was a huge shock to those people, most of them didn’t believe it. They thought that You XiaoMo just got lucky this one time. Furthermore, the success rate for refining low level magic pills was higher than that for mid-level and high level magic pills. So, this kind of thing was not impossible. Still, most of them were jealous of You XiaoMo because none of them had ever had this kind of ‘luck’, it was basically just their own selfish justifications.

But what they didn’t know was that these selfish reasons fit just right with You XiaoMo’s wishes. He really wished that they not spread it around.

On the other side, after You XiaoMo dragged Zhao DaZhou out, he told him about the matter with the magic herbs. Hearing that he almost caused trouble for his father, Zhao DaZhou jumped in fright, and immediately promised not to shoot his mouth off again.

But after receiving such a scare, he remembered another matter.

Zhao DaZhou looked disapprovingly at You XiaoMo as he said, “Seventh Shidi, I already heard about that matter. I already talked to you about it long ago. At that time, if you had agreed to let me help you, you wouldn’t get laughed at like this. Now, as it is, even I couldn’t help you. Shifu already decided on the five people.”

You XiaoMo only realized what he was talking about when he heard the last part.

He remembered that when he came out this morning, Yang-shixiong from next door told him that Zhao DaZhou came to look for him yesterday morning. But at that time, he was locked in his room refining magic pills so he didn’t know that he came to look for him.

It looked like Fifth Shixiong was looking for him because of this matter but this kind of disgruntled talk was already something he was used to listening to, so he already knew how to deal with him now.

You XiaoMo shrugged his shoulders indifferently, “Fifth Shixiong, I already found another way regarding this matter. You no longer have to be anxious for me.”

Hearing these words, Zhao DaZhou frowned, “Seventh Shidi, the way you are talking about couldn’t be related to the Warrior Division prodigy, Lin Xiao right?”

He also has heard about the relationship between Seventh Shidi and Ling Xiao.

How sharp!

Although You XiaoMo was surprised at how sharp he was, it was not surprising. After all, the people he had a good relationship with in the Tian Xin Sect were only these few. Furthermore, those that were capable of helping him were so easy to figure out that one could do it using one’s toes.

Zhao DaZhou knew that his guess was right when he saw that You XiaoMo was only smiling without saying anything. He couldn’t help from frowning deeper. He was someone that couldn’t hold back his words so in the end he couldn’t stop himself from saying, “Seventh Shidi, there are some words that I know you might not like to hear. But as your shixiong, I feel that I should tell you.”

“Tell me.” You XiaoMo saw that he was serious so he didn’t brush him off.

Zhao DaZhou said, “Seventh Shidi, I know that you have a very good relationship with Lin Xiao. But I feel that that Lin Xiao is a little strange, not someone that is worthy of a deep friendship.”

He had always felt that an outstanding prodigy like Lin Xiao had no reason to take a liking to someone as ordinary as Seventh Shidi. So, he was worried that Lin Xiao was getting close to Seventh Shidi with some ulterior motive. Also, he could never figure out what exactly it was on You XiaoMo’s body that could attract him.

You XiaoMo smiled at him while saying, “Fifth Shixiong, you don’t have to worry. I know my limits.”

There were many people that wanted him to stay away from Ling Xiao but Zhao DaZhou was the first one that wanted him to stay away because he was worried about him. This kind of feeling was pretty good but unfortunately, he couldn’t tell him about the situation between them so he could only mislead him.

In Zhao DaZhou’s eyes, these words were a little perfunctory but he didn’t lose hope. He also didn’t think that the relationship between those two would crumble just from his words.

In fact, there was something that he didn’t dare to tell You XiaoMo.

That matter was related to Shifu but because of his dad, he knew that the five spots were already decided upon a long time ago. A month ago, in fact. Shifu never planned on giving him a spot. From the start, he never expected that he would be able to become a level three mage.

Zhao DaZhou felt that Shifu was acting without integrity in this matter. Although Seventh Shidi really couldn’t meet his demand, he also shouldn’t act this way. No matter what, he was still his disciple. Although he knew that Shifu couldn’t possibly treat all his disciples equally, he also shouldn’t be so biased.

After chatting for awhile, You XiaoMo took his leave. On the way back, he stopped by the library to return a few books and borrow a few more before returning to his room.

The few days after that, You XiaoMo’s daily life passed by with gentle winds and calm waves. Every day, other than refining magic pills and taking care of magic herbs, he listened to the gossip from his neighbor, Yang-shixiong. To him, listening to gossip had now become the only cure for his monotonous life of cultivation.

As the proverb said, no enemies were forever.

In the beginning, the next door Yang-shixiong was also a little prejudiced against him. But after living together for so long, their relationship finally eased up considerably. These days, the Yang-shixiong next door would even sometimes come over on his own accord to tell him some gossip.

It was also thanks to him that You XiaoMo was up to date with a lot of news. Otherwise, with his antisocial behavior, by the time the news got to him, the matter would have been over a long time ago.

You XiaoMo was a devoted listener and Yang-shixiong was able to get his satisfaction every time. As time went by, whenever Yang-shixiong got hold of some gossip, he would come over to tempt him. But in the end, he would still tell it to him.

Just like today-

After coming back from his trip, You XiaoMo didn’t get the chance to return to his room before he got waylaid by Yang-shixiong. Yang-shixiong seemed to be purposely waiting for him outside.

“Yang-shixiong, did you get some good information today?” You XiaoMo looked at Yang Yi who was pulling him to a nearby pavilion. There were a few other disciples already sitting in the pavilion. They were all disciples who lived in the same place as him. It could be said that they were on friendly terms.

Seeing them come over, a few disciples called them over eagerly, as if they were all waiting for Yang Yi’s gossip. It was indeed so. Among all of them the one who was most well informed was Yang-shixiong.

Yang Yi picked up the cup of tea that one of the disciples had poured for him and took a leisurely sip.

Besides You XiaoMo, the other people were all staring wide-eyed at him. It was the same move every time.

When Yang Yi felt that everyone was suitably excited, he put down his tea cup with satisfaction, and started to speak, “Today I got a huge piece of gossip. You all know that the Paradise Realm is about to open. Our Tian Xin Sect, as a major sect, has obtained quite a few spots. Each of the three major Mage Divisions also have spots…”

Speaking of the spots for the three major peaks, resentment bubbled up among some of the disciples because Heaven Peak had two more spots than Capital Peak. But it was expected because the strength of Heaven Peak disciples were a higher level than Capital Peak. He who had wealth spoke louder than others. They also had considerable resources so they were able to foster outstanding disciples.

But this was not what Yang Yi wanted to talk about as this matter was no secret. Even if it wasn’t announced two months ago, they could also make the guess because it was also the same thing fifty years ago.

What Yang Yi wanted to talk about was regarding the younger generation disciples, the third generation. Those like You XiaoMo, having entered the sect for less than ten years, were all designated as third generation disciples.

“Yang Yi. We already know about the designated spots a long time ago. Why are you talking about it?” One of the disciples couldn’t help cutting off his torrent of words.

“Don’t be impatient. This is only the appetizer. I haven’t reached the main dish. Keep listening and you will know what I’m talking about.”

As an avid gossiper, of course he knew how to build up the suspense. Otherwise, telling a story too blandly was just too boring.

You XiaoMo looked at them in amusement. In reality, this shixiong also knew that Yang Yi liked to be like this when telling stories but he still couldn’t help interrupting every time. It was clear how good Yang Yi was at building up the anticipation.

Yang Yi continued speaking, “Do you all still remember the assessment at the Hall of Mages two months ago?”

That Xiong immediately said, “Of course. I still remember that so called genius from Heaven Peak, Jiang Liu losing to our You-shidi in front of the three major sects. You guys don’t know how black the faces of the Heaven Peak disciples were at that time. Yang Yi, it couldn’t be that you want to tell us about that?”

You XiaoMo frowned imperceptibly. After that assessment, he went down the mountain with Ling Xiao soon after. So he also didn’t know what the effects were from that assessment. He also didn’t seem to hear anything about it after coming back so he also didn’t bother about it.

“Nope, nope!” Yang Yi beamed as he wagged his finger.

“What I want to talk about is what happened after. That day, after the disciples of Heaven Peak went back, according to my source, the most outstanding third generation disciple of Heaven Peak, Jiang Liu, from that day onwards would be like You-shidi, going in and out of closed-door cultivation. Rumor is that he seems to have received some sort of incitement.” Speaking of closed-door cultivation, Yang Yi glanced questioningly at You XiaoMo.

You XiaoMo felt a little awkward. In his past life, he was also a nerd, frequently holed-up in his apartment. So he didn’t think that being in closed-door cultivation would be a strange thing. He didn’t expect that in the eyes of his Shixiongs, he had turned into a workaholic.

Hearing the last words of Yang Yi, the other disciples also started to laugh in their hearts.

Received what incitement? One didn’t even need to think to figure it out. That assessment could be said to be the only time in countless years when Capital Peak could feel proud and elated in the face of Heaven Peak. Thinking about it now, they could still feel how unbelievably good it felt.

Yang Yi smiled as he said, “Heaven Peak also seems to have felt that their image was ruined. From that time onwards, they went all out to train their third generation disciples. Actually, it’s mostly focused on Jiang Liu because Jiang Liu is the Heaven Peak’s Shifu’s direct disciple. In order to let him become even stronger, the peak’s shifu ordered that he would have access to unlimited magic herbs. Not like us, limited to thirty stalks of magic herbs each day.” Speaking about the last bit, Yang Yi couldn’t keep the sour tone out of his words.

The smiles on the faces of a few disciples also disappeared slightly, their jealousy showing clearly on their faces.

The only one not jealous was You XiaoMo. He already knew a long time ago that someone with Jiang Liu’s innate talent would definitely be given special treatment. A disciple with good innate talent would not be treated miserly by the Mage Division when it came to magic herbs. He could already tell from the way Kong Wen treated Da Shixiong and Second Shixiong.

“Yang-shixiong, it can’t be that what you want to say is related to Jiang Liu? It can’t be that he has advanced?” You XiaoMo thought about Yang Yi’s words and couldn’t help speculating. Even Heaven Peak’s Shifu treated Jiang Liu with so much importance. Becoming a level three mage in two months was not impossible.

Yang Yi’s expression changed slightly. He smiled wryly saying, “You only got it half right but it’s close. Two days ago, I heard that Jiang Liu is going to advance very soon. Rumor is that the day is near, so he also managed to get one of the spots.”

The disciples couldn’t help but gasp.

Becoming a level three mage in a little over two months. This speed could really break the hundred year old record of the Mage Division. Even Da Shixiong and Second Shixiong weren’t so freakish.

If Jiang Liu really succeeded in advancing, Heaven Peak would again have the upper hand. Capital Peak, as the deadly enemy of Heaven Peak, would definitely be looked down upon again until they couldn’t raise their heads. Although Jiang Liu’s success could not be separated from the ability of Heaven Peak to support his training, it still couldn’t be denied.

Once the story was told, everyone’s interest disappeared and they soon dispersed.

You XiaoMo also bid goodbye to a few Shixiongs before returning to his room. As for Jiang Liu, if Yang-shixiong didn’t bring it up this time, he would have forgotten all about him. If Jiang Liu was really going to the Paradise Realm, there was a chance they would bump into each other when the time came.

Towards this fellow villager, You XiaoMo had very complex feelings.

At the start, he really did have the mindset to get along well with his fellow villager. But after a few interactions, he felt that the differences between peaks did exist. Although he and Jiang Liu were fellow villagers, there was not much there between them. Also, they lived in different circles so sooner or later they would grow to be more like those around them. So after going through that episode in the library, You XiaoMo decided to not get close to Jiang Liu to avoid being caught in difficult situations.

As for Jiang Liu’s speed in advancement, comparing it with his own speed made him feel secretly delighted.

Although Jiang Liu would soon become a level three mage, he had already been a level three mage for a few months. Now he was working to become a level four mage. As for him having a Shifu that treated him especially well, he was not the least bit jealous because he had someone that treated him even better than the way Jiang Liu’s Shifu treated him…Ling Xiao.

Having this name jump out suddenly in his mind, You XiaoMo was immediately shocked, his eyes full of surprise.

He seemed to already be more and more accepting of Ling Xiao’s existence. Furthermore, every time something cropped up or every time he thought of something, every thought would lead to him. It looked like the one that really changed was himself…