The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 80

Chapter 80: Something Substantive

As expected, Ling Xiao won the first place, just like Lin Xiao last year. This year, the prizes for the top three places were again given out personally by Tang Fan.

In the third place was Tantai Miao Yin. This young woman lived up to the expectations. During the match for the third place, she risked all in one final move to clench the victory, finally standing together with Ling Xiao in front of the Elders.

The other person was Du YunCai’s disciple. From the start to the end of the competition, his performance was very steady, very commendable. This person’s name was Huang Jie. Last year he was hovering around the number ten rank. This year, achieving such outstanding success, it was obvious that he tried very hard the whole year. As his shifu, Du YunCai was smiling so much that his eyes almost disappeared.

Tang Fan first gave three magic pills to Tantai MiaoYin and then urged her to continue working hard. Next was Huang Jie, also receiving some encouraging words. Finally, it was Ling Xiao’s turn.

“This year, letting you compete together with the other disciples is really making light of your abilities. Seeing your abilities, Shifu thought you were really worthy of your rank as number one of the Warrior Division. It looks like the other disciples were no match for you. How about this. From now on, you don’t have to participate in the grand friendly competitions. Give the other disciples a chance, how about it?”

Tang Fan was gratified as he pat Ling Xiao’s shoulder. This disciple had never let him down before.

Ling Xiao cupped his hands and smiled, “If Shifu orders it, how can your disciple not follow? It will be as Shifu said.”

“Your words seem to indicate that Shifu is using his influence to pressure you?” Tang Fan suddenly looked displeased , but his tone was clearly not one of anger.

“Shifu, you have taught me before. One must be modest and guard against arrogance and rashness.” Ling Xiao said measuredly. The meaning was that if he simply accepted Tang Fan’s words, that would mean he was just as cocky and self-important as Lei Ju.

Hearing these words, Tang Fan’s rather serious expression suddenly disappeared as he laughed out loud, “That’s a good saying, one must be modest. You still remember Shifu’s words. Looks like I have not taught you in vain. Alright, chitchat will have to wait for when we have free time. These are the three level six magic pills for you. Be sure to keep them well.”

Ling Xiao took the bottle and opened it. Three magic pills were lying inside, the medicinal fragrance overflowing to all sides. He then put on a fake happy face.

Tang Fan restrained the smile on his face and said in a deep voice, “Because you are number one, so you could go over to your Ye-shishu and pick out three stalks of level six and below magic herbs. These three stalks of magic herbs, you can either keep for yourself or give to others.”

“Thank you , Shifu!” Ling Xiao beamed as he spoke.

As of now, the competition that lasted three days officially ended.

Since Ling Xiao received an additional three stalks of level six magic herbs, while he received three stalks of level five magic herbs last year, he immediately got chased after by the other disciples. Even Tang YunQi on the opposite side craned her neck and looked over there. When Lin Xiao won the first place last year, the reward was almost the same. When he got the three stalks of magic herbs, he gave two to Tang YunQi and the other one to another Heaven Peak disciple with high potential.

Although Tang YunQi was not satisfied because Lin Xiao didn’t give them all to her at that time, she was still extremely happy.

At that time she felt that Xiao-ge really did have her in his heart. Otherwise, he would not have given her two level five magic herbs.

This year she also believed that Xiao-ge would give her the magic herbs. However, that was before the appearance of You XiaoMo. After the appearance of You XiaoMo, she felt more and more uncertain. She felt that Xiao-ge was treating You XiaoMo unusually well, making her have a sense of deep crisis. So , her heart was very uncertain, not knowing if Xiao-ge would give a her a few stalks of magic herbs.

Although her father was the Grand Master of the Tian Xin Sect, and she was the Grand Master’s daughter, this didn’t mean she could simply take the Tian Xin Sect’s magic herbs. So , the magic herbs that Lin Xiao gave her were very valuable.

“Xiao-ge.” Tang YunQi eventually couldn’t take it anymore so she walked over.

Seeing her come over, the other people gave way to her one after another. It was not because they were afraid of her, but everyone knew that Tang-shimei had a very bad temper. This time she couldn’t restrain herself from coming over, it must be to ask who the magic herbs would go to.

Ling Xiao smiled lightly, “What is it, Tang-shimei?”

Tang YunQi immediately choked up almost unable to say anything. The rim of her eyes reddened with pain. Before, Xiao-ge had always called her Shimei, but now he actually called her Tang-shimei. All at once, it felt as if they were not as close as before. But in order to save face, and for the sake of the three stalks of level six magic herbs, she must say it out.

“Xiao-ge, you gave me two stalks of magic herbs last year. Will you also give me two stalks of magic herbs this year?” Now, she no longer demanded that Xiao-ge give her three stalks of magic herbs, but she must at least get two. Otherwise , she would no longer be able to raise her head among the other disciples.

“We’ll talk about it when the time comes.” Ling Xiao gave her a profound look and grinned, raising the corners of his lips to a light smile. Not giving a clear answer, he instead gave Tang YunQi a glimmer of hope.

Tang YunQi saw the slight smile on Ling Xiao’s face and suddenly felt that she still had some hope. At least Xiao-ge didn’t say that he would give them to You XiaoMo. Happiness flashed across her eyes but just as she was about to continue saying a few more words, Ling Xiao abruptly turned away.

“Xiao Shidi, we should be heading back.” Ling Xiao’s face was overflowing with gentle smile s as he stretched his hands towards You XiaoMo who was at the periphery of the crowd of people.

Seeing everyone turn around to look at him, You XiaoMo felt a little uncomfortable. Actually , he really wanted to be the first person to congratulate Ling Xiao just now. Congratulate him for winning first place. Although he already knew much earlier that this would be the result, he still wanted to congratulate him.

But before he could head over there, he was pushed to the outside by others. Ling Xiao was surrounded by layers and layers of people. As he paced back and forth on the outside, wondering how to squeeze in, it was the first time You XiaoMo had felt such absolutely helpless disparity with regards to his thin body.

Just when he was about to go ahead and just shout it out and be done with it, the people in front of him suddenly gave way.

Raising his head, he saw Ling Xiao stretching out his arm towards him, leaving him stunned. He felt that this scene was like those … those TV dramas where the noble princes stretched out their hand towards to princess. What a scene … Wait , he was not a woman! You XiaoMo was struck with thunder from his own thoughts. He must have fallen under a spell!

In the end, the two of them left together in front of everyone. Ling Xiao wanted to lead You XiaoMo by the hand but was properly refused by the latter. The reason he gave was that he was not a three year old child unable to walk without falling.

Ling Xiao knew that even though he was a weakling, he was still very stubborn when it came to certain things, so he let him have his way.

As for Fu ZiLin, although his aura seemed very strong, his appearance and disappearance was always very mysterious. When everyone was crowding around Ling Xiao, he had already left on his own.

Behind them, all the disciples watched as Ling Xiao left with his Xiao Shidi. Losing interest, they started to disperse and leave Tang YunQi behind. Her expression was so distorted as she felt like dismembering someone by tying them to five horses. She looked hatefully at You XiaoMo’s disappearing back.

By her side, other than the Shixiong and Shijie from yesterday, who did not know how to appease her, was Jiang Liu with a calm expression on his face.

When Ling Xiao walked into the room, You XiaoMo suddenly turned around and lowered his head , saying somewhat awkwardly in a soft voice, “Ling-shixiong, congratulations on getting first place.”

Although his head was lowered, Ling Xiao could still see the light pink on his cheeks. He couldn’t help raising the corners of his lips, forming an ambiguous smile, “Xiao Shidi’s intention, I have received. But this type of intention … I just received too much of it outside. Does Xiao Shidi have something more substant ial t o give? If yes, I will be even happier.”

You XiaoMo immediately made a face. More substant ial? He was already rewarded with magic pills and magic herbs and he actually still wanted something substantial from him? What thick skin!

But since he already put it like that, it was not good for him to refuse outright.

“Then, then what did Ling-shixiong want as something substantial?”

Ling Xiao looked him up and down, making him feel so uncomfortable, not knowing where to put his hands and feet. Suddenly a sinister smile appeared on his face as he said flatly, “You will know tonight.”

Tonight? You XiaoMo felt somewhat clueless.

But thinking about it, his only ability was refining magic pills. What he had was also only magic pills. Normally Ling Xiao also loved to eat his magic pills so it must be that the something substantial was referring to that. Furthermore, ever since he arrived here, he usually only refined magic pills at night. That must be why Ling Xiao said it like that.

Thinking like this, You XiaoMo felt it was no big deal. At worst, he just had to give him an additional ten or so magic pills. After all, he usually also had to refine some magic pills for him.

But when night fell , Ling Xiao told him to get on the bed, only then did You XiaoMo find out what something substantial meant.

“Why?” You XiaoMo yelled at Ling Xiao feeling ashamed and resentful. If he had known that this was what he meant, even if he were to get beaten to death, he still wouldn’t have agreed to what this dog shit something substantial was. Looks like he was planning this all along.

“Because you promised me. Don’t tell me you want to go back on your word?” Ling Xiao leaned lazily on the bed, his body propped up halfway. His jet black hair flowed down in torrents over his shoulders, instantly adding to his inherent depraved aura.

When faced with this sight, normal people would have turned all starry-eyed with infatuation long ago. It was too bad that the one in front of him was You XiaoMo, who was fuming at his words, not giving any thought to how good he looked.

Hearing these words, You XiaoMo turned bright red, “That’s because you didn’t tell me it would be this. If I had known earlier, I would not have agreed!”

Ling Xiao narrowed his eyes as he looked at him, spitting out, “Xiao Shidi, one must stay true to one’s words!”

You XiaoMo vomited blood. If he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have helped him yesterday morning.