Chapter 364 (1/2)

Translated by: Laplace

Edited by: Islanor

Much of Du Qiying’s anger dissipated, as he narrowed his eyes to think for a moment. Clenching his teeth, he asked, “That craftsman. How long does he need to craft it for me?”

Tong Le answered, “When I asked the previous time, he stated that he needs at most a month.”

At most one month, he could still afford to wait.

Du Qiying rolled his eyes, as he thought of that hefty price for the crafting of the magic tool. He just could not help but feel so distressed over it. However, the moment he thought of how Li Xuanzhi came unannounced today and spoke to him with that disrespectful attitude and disdainful words, he felt as if he had been slapped across his face. Anger suddenly boiled up in him.

“Okay, you will go down the mountain today and tell that person that I want him to craft a magic treasure, which can attract lightning for at least a month, as fast as possible!” Du Qiying made up his mind and his final decision.

He secretly thought: How would spending money matter to him? He has never lacked money. Most importantly, he has to improve his cultivation and at the same time make his name known. No matter what, he cannot be worse than Lin Xuanzhi.

Tong Le nodded his head, “I’ll go down the mountain and look for him right now.”

It was only then did Du Qiying’s heart feel more at ease.

Tong Le went down the mountain and went into the Hidden Tools Pavilion.

When the shopkeeper saw Tong Le, he went to welcome him with a smile, “Craftsman Tong, you have arrived? My family’s young master has been waiting for you.”

Tong Le’s mood surged for a moment, but he knew why the other party had been waiting for him. His mind began to be filled with regrets. “Thank you.”

The shopkeeper led Tong Le upstairs and then stood at the door before saying, “Young Master, craftsman Tong is here.”

A simple and elegant voice lightly resonated, “Please come in.”

The door opened on its own and the view inside had been blocked by a screen.

Tong Le calmed himself before walking in and the double door closed behind him.

Behind the screen, Tong Le could see Bai Yichen sitting on the soft couch.

Like usual, Bai Yichen had his hair bound loosely on the back of his head, he had an unhealthy pale complexion and his lips were also very pale.

When Bai Yichen saw Tong Le, he slightly smiled, “Craftsman Tong, what news did you bring?”

Tong Le took a deep breath and said “Du Qiying has lost his mind. He wants a magic treasure that can attract lightning and has even entrusted me with the down payment.”

“You did well.” Bai Yichen replied.

Tong Le’s cheeks turned slightly red.

Bai Yichen smiled and responded, “If you happen to take a fancy to any magic treasure in my Hidden Tools Pavilion, you can just take it. I have already told the shopkeeper.”

Tong Le stared at Bai Yichen and tilted his head, “Young Master Bai, may I ask you a question?”

“What is the question?” Bai Yichen said.

Tong Le asked, “Why are you painstakingly trying to please Lin Xuanzhi?”

Bai Yichen and Du Qiying don’t have any intersections, much less connections. When the mysterious Young Master Bai had actually heard that he had been searching for a magic treasure that can attract lightning on the behalf of Du Qiying, he suddenly was willing to meet him in person. Also, he made a promise that if this matter were to be completed, he would allow Tong Le to choose a magic treasure from Hidden Tools Pavilion……

It was obvious for whom Bai Yichen was so generous.

It was just that Tong Le could not understand what kind of magic Lin Xuanzhi had used to make Bai Yichen, who was always aloof from worldly affairs, do things to this degree. Could it be because Lin Xuanzhi was handsome?

But this was just a little too superficial.

Bai Yichen looked at Tong Le and smiled, as he placed the teabowl in his hands on the table. “Although I am not particularly fond of the phrase “to please”, but the words you have spoken are still considered pretty close. The biggest mistake you have made in this lifetime was to oppose Lin Xuanzhi. However, the most fortunate thing that you have done was to leave Du Qiying’s side in the nick of time. I will tell Lin Xuanzhi to let you go.”

Tong Le seemed to have understood Bai Yichen’s meaning, yet it also seemed like he did not. Nevertheless, he no longer wants to have any thoughts on it.

Tong Le did not stay any longer, fearing that the longer he saw Bai Yichen, the more he would not be able to let go of him, and eventually, he would not be able to get anything.

Tong Le left Bai Yichen’s room and headed downstairs to look through the magic treasures in the Hidden Tools Pavilion. He then picked a forged engraving pen, which was made of chinese parasol tree wood, and hugged it to his chest. Sure enough the shopkeeper did not collect any money from him and even showed him out with beaming smiles.

After Tong Le had taken a few steps, he turned to look back at the fascinating Hidden Tools Pavilion that one could not seem to see its rooftop. Out of a sudden, cold terror enveloped him.

In this world, he is not the only one who knows how to stab others in the back. As compared to him, there are still loads who are even more vicious.

Originally, Tong Le seemed to have been possessed to have followed Du Qiying in bringing harm to Lin Xuanzhi, whom he had no ill feelings for. Even to the point where he was hostile towards Lin Xuanzhi without any plausible reasons. It was only when Du Qiying actually asked him for the magic treasure that could attract lightning, that he had come to realise the truth.

Heavens know that in this world, a magic treasure that attracts lightning has to be at least a spiritual level treasure.

Across the Five Continents, no such magic treasure could be found.

Du Quying was a jealous type and also unwilling to accept the truth that there were others better than him. He seemed to be so immersed in his fantasy that he was unable to extricate himself. Even though Tong Le was also jealous and infuriated when he saw that Lin Xuanzhi was better at crafting than he was, he wasn’t someone who didn’t have self-awareness. When he realized that Lin Xuanzhi was already so much better than him, Tong Le had long ago given up comparing himself with Lin Xuanzhi.

The rise of Lin Xuanzhi was unstoppable.