The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 86

Chapter 86: Meat Pie From Heaven

Ye Han had known for a while that Lin Xiao was the winner of the grand friendly competition from someone sent over by Tang Fan.

Lin Xiao had won the number one place for the grand competition five years in a row. This was the fifth time. Even if he didn’t know him before, now he was already familiar. It was just that before, Lin Xiao always came alone but this time he actually brought a skinny mage with him, it was really unexpected.

“Ye-shishu, I’ve come to get this year’s prize.” Seeing Ye Han, Ling Xiao directly stated the reason for his visit.

Ye Han looked in surprise at the Ling Xiao who was not quite like the image in his mind. The Lin Xiao before never used such a cheerful tone to speak to him. He also wouldn’t be so ill-mannered, walking right in without knocking on the door. But at the bottom of his heart, he prefered this ‘Lin Xiao’.

The Lin Xiao of before, even though he was the number one in the Warrior Division, his personality was rather cold. Adhering strictly to the roles of his duty, speaking straight to the point, each and every action abiding b y rules and regulations. He didn’t treat people with warm-hearted affection nor did he seem too unfriendly. This type of just – right feeling seemed to be deliberately calculated, making him feel uncomfortable, so Ye Han really didn’t feel much connection with the Lin Xiao from before.

But the current Lin Xiao gave a somewhat different feel. The smile on his face didn’t seem to be forced.

Ye Han couldn’t help moving his line of vision to the young one by his side. He had pure glistening eyes, delicate and soft features, overall he was a very spiritual young one. Looked like the one who changed him was indeed this one. Thinking like this, he more or less understood why Lin Xiao brought him.

You XiaoMo saw him look over, and somewhat gave an overcautious bow hastily in greeting, “Best wishes , Ye-shishu!”

A light smile suddenly appeared on the expressionless face of Ye Han. He nodded slightly at him before turning to Ling Xiao saying, “I was told. Congratulations on getting first place again. This year’s prize is three stalks of level six magic herbs. They’re outside. Go and choose them yourself. Tell me once you have chosen.”

“Then thank you very much , Ye-shishu.” Ling Xiao cupped his hands, saying with a vague smile.

After leaving the range of Ye Han’s gaze, You XiaoMo couldn’t help heaving a sigh of relief. Although Ye Han was a mage, his aura was very imposing, worthy of him being a high level mage.

Ling Xiao laughed looking at his shocked over a small matter expression, “What are you afraid of? In the future you will also be a great mage.”

You XiaoMo took his words as words of comfort because he himself was very clear. His innate talent was relatively poor, so he could at most be a mid-level mage in this lifetime. A high level mage was not something that he could achieve just because he wanted it.

Level six magic herbs were at the center of the estate, also being the middle section of all the magic herb fields.

You XiaoMo didn’t know the reason why Ye-shishu arranged them like this. But thinking about it, it was probably beneficial for the magic herbs. Thinking further, when he went back, should he also follow this method to grow the magic herbs in the dimension?

After they found the magic herb patch, Ling Xiao let him go over and choose. The level six magic herbs cultivated by the Tian Xin Sect were very complete because almost all the level six magic herbs that existed were there.

You XiaoMo saw that Ling Xiao was watching from one side , so he simply walked over feeling at ease.

Looking from up close was of course much clearer than looking from afar. But because the level was rather high, the number of mature magic herbs was quite low . Seventy to eighty percent were seedlings, some having only just sprouted.

Looking greedily at these magic herbs, You XiaoMo walked enviously one round before coming back to the original spot. He more less remembered them all. He discovered that among these level six magic herbs, five types were identical to the ones he dug out from the ice cave. And because each type of level six magic herbs had some that were mature, he just had to compare to figure it out.

After eliminating the ones he already had, You XiaoMo selected three stalks of mature magic herbs, the names of which eluded him for now. He had originally wanted to pick those at the seedling stage , but if he were to choose those, where would he plant them?

Everyone knew that he was only a puny level one mage, simply not allowed to have magic herb gardens. So he couldn’t take and plant them in his dimension, otherwise others would definitely question him. Shifu and his fellow disciples would even curse him to death if he let go of the fully matured magic herbs and actually picked the seedlings. This was something only a fool would do!

So You XiaoMo could only restrain himself , even though he really wanted to try growing level six magic herbs.

After choosing the three stalks of magic herbs, You XiaoMo took out the little spade he used before from his magic bag. He enveloped the spade with his soul force and started to dig out the magic herbs. This was the result he obtained after many rounds of experimentation!

Since the root of the magic herb was like the human body’s eight extraordinary meridians, if it was harmed, the inner spiritual energy inside the magic herb would leak out. Like this, the quality of the magic herb would be negatively affected. He already experienced this phenomenon when he was picking magic herbs in his dimension. Over ten high grade magic herbs were irreversibly damaged by his actions turning them into mid-grade magic herbs.

Luckily he had many more ; if not , he would really want to cry to death.

From then on, You XiaoMo was more careful in order not to make any mistakes. He also found out from books that the soul force could be used to prevent the leaking of spiritual energy from the magic herbs. After that, he actually didn’t damage a single magic herb.

Since he already practiced in the ice cave, You XiaoMo’s speed in digging magic herbs was even faster than before. He dug them out in under fifteen minutes. Three stalks of magic herbs were lying neatly and tidily in his hand, roots completely intact, with only bits of soil clinging to them.

All three stalks of magic herbs were mid-grade magic herbs. He very much wanted to dig up top-grade magic herbs . but after walking one round, he didn’t see even one top-grade magic herb , so he could only give up.

Holding the three stalks of magic herbs, You XiaoMo ran excitedly towards Ling Xiao.

After getting a clear look, he found out that He Yan was now standing next to Ling Xiao from who knew when. He also didn’t know how long he had been standing there , looking at him with what seemed to be a surprise.

You XiaoMo didn’t know the reason , so he simply showed him the magic herbs he dug out, “Ye-shishu, I’ve chosen three stalks of magic herbs.”

Ye Han had seen from afar the magic herbs in his hand, but looking at them up close gave him an even bigger surprise. The three stalks of magic herbs did not have the slightest bit of damage, especially the root portion. He could actually manage to not dig up too much dirt and yet not damage them one bit. Most importantly, his hands were holding three level six magic herbs.

It must be said that the higher the level of the magic herb, the more careful one had to be. Otherwise, with just one slip of the hand, a healthy stalk of high level magic herb would be lost.

His original intention was to let them pick out the magic herbs and then he would personally dig them out because he was afraid that they would damage the root portion of the magic herb. Now, it seemed that he was clearly worried for nothing.

“Have you helped your shifu take care of magic herbs before?” Ye Han asked suddenly.

You XiaoMo was momentarily stunned before reacting when he realized that he was talking to him. He quickly shook his head, “No, I haven’t helped anyone take care of magic herbs.”

Ye Han raised his brows, “Then how do you know to use the soul force to dig out magic herbs?”

Of course You XiaoMo couldn’t tell him the truth so he simply said, “I read it in a book. The books said that the root of the magic herb is very important and also a hundred percent fragile. So when digging magic herbs, one has to pay attention and use the soul force and carefully cover it up. I just tried it out and managed to dig it out. Ye-shishu, did I do something wrong?”

A lot of people knew he liked to read books so he wasn’t afraid of being found out.

Ye Han saw his cautious manner, and his heart couldn’t help but soften. Hips lips started to form a slight smile, “It’s nothing. You did very well. You’re the smartest person I’ve seen. Looks like you have a lot of talent in this area.”

You XiaoMo blushed. This was the first time someone had praised him for being smart. It must be said that ever since his rebirth until now, most of the time he heard Ling Xiao saying he was stupid. But what had more to do with it was that he was embarrassed , because reading was only a part of it. Experience was the real reason behind it!

Ling Xiao heard these words and on the one side smiled slightly while on the other side looked at You XiaoMo meaningfully.

Of course You XiaoMo sensed his gaze , making him so ashamed that he wanted to drill underground. If Ye Han had praised him when he wasn’t around, he could still force himself to accept it. But just when he praised him, there was a certain someone who knew the real situation standing at his side. This kind of feeling, he could neither accept or reject it, it was really too vexing!

Ye Han only thought that he was being shy, tossing out an invitation, “Would you be interested in coming here to be my apprentice?”

Ah? You XiaoMo raised his head in surprise.

Ling Xiao standing at the side was also very shocked. In the memory, Ye Han had never accepted an apprentice before. It was not that he didn’t want to accept, nor was it that he demanded too much, but it was because his character was a little eccentric so very few people would catch his eye.

Yet many disciples from the mage division continued to vie to be his apprentice. If they were to become his apprentice, that would mean they could enter Yun Shui Peak and spend time with high level magic herbs. This would only be beneficial for their future as a mage.

“But, but … I already have a shifu.” You XiaoMo stammered with a depressed heart. Of course he wanted to stay here. There was a lot of magic herbs here. Thinking of this, his face also revealed a little heartache.

Ye Han looked at his perturbed face that clearly showed that he didn’t want to refuse , and yet was forced to refuse. In the end he couldn’t help laughing, ” Ah , you have misunderstood my meaning. I meant to let you come here and lend a helping hand. It wouldn’t take up too much of your time. Furthermore, you can learn a lot of things from me here. Of course, I will also give you fifty merit points every day. How about it? Want to think it over for a bit?”

You XiaoMo felt dizzy. He was dizzy from being hit by the meat pie that fell from heaven.

When they left, it was Ling Xiao that was holding him up as they walked away.

meat pie: golden goose