Chapter 85: Chapter 85 - 85 Inciting Little Sparrow

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The Zhang Family Elder shook his head and furrowed his brows with a heavy sigh:

“Alas…

“The situation isn’t great. Although it’s not as bad as the rumors outside suggest, our old ancestor probably won’t last much longer.”

Elder Yu also sighed:

“Alas…

“It’s such a pity…’

“Your Zhang Family Patriarch is truly a remarkable figure of his generation. He has inspired so many people…”

“I hope you can find the Lifespan Extension Pill soon.”

After Elder Yu finished speaking, both men fell silent.

Then, many more people came over.

The atmosphere became livelier, unlike the earlier somberness.

Since most of these people knew each other and had dealings with one another, they took advantage of the moment before the banquet began to mingle.

Elder Yu took the reluctant Huang Qingling to meet people from various families.

After all, as Elder Bai’s niece, Huang Qingling was not only talented but also remarkably beautiful. She was well-known among the children of these families, and many had taken a liking to her.

If it weren’t for Elder Bails consistent refusal, those old folks would have shamelessly sought a good match for their sons a long time ago.

Huang Qingling felt helpless about this…

Even though she had never shown a pleasant face to those people, she still couldn’t stop their enthusiasm.

But she couldn’t very well make a scene, so she had no choice but to follow Elder Yu in greeting the elders of the various families.

Even the Zhang Family Elder did the same, taking the young man of the Zhang Family with him.

So, only Lin Jing and Little Sparrow were left at the table… no, one person and one eagle…

“Little Sparrow, come here…”

Lin Jing called out in a low voice.

Little Sparrow looked up at Lin Jing and then walked over with a hint of wariness.

“Don’t you want to eat something delicious? Let me tell you, this place has the most…”

Lin Jing leaned in and whispered to Little Sparrow.

As Little Sparrow listened to Lin Jing’s tale, her eyes rounded and brightened.

“Remember, you must come back at midnight, go to their kitchen, and make sure you don’t get caught…

While Lin Jing spoke, he kept glancing around to ensure no one was paying attention to them before he relaxed.

After a while, the banquet began, and they all returned to their seats.

However, Lin Jing’s instigation had already been carried out, and now he sat there as if nothing was amiss, very obediently.

The banquet started quickly and ended just as swiftly…

Most of these people weren’t particularly interested in the delicacies, their main goal being to strengthen relationships and foster goodwill among the various families.

Of course, it was different for Lin Jing’s group. With Huang Qingling and Little Sparrow present, not a single dish brought to the table was wasted—everything went into their stomachs.

This left the somewhat dull-looking young man of the Zhang Family in a constant state of bemusement.

Clearly…

The ideal image of Huang Qingling in his heart had shattered.

The banquet ended quickly.

Because Elder Bai and the other Golden Core Cultivators still had matters to discuss.

So, Elder Yu took Huang Qingling and Lin Jing to leave first.

Walking on the way back, Huang Qingling frowned and said:

“I’m never coming to this kind of event again, it’s just too exhausting.”

“Luckily, that annoying guy didn’t show up today, or I really fear I would lose control and beat him up.”

Having said that, Huang Qingling also complained to Elder Yu:

“Elder Yu…”

“You said that when you initially prepared the Pure Detoxification Elixir, this undesirable situation arose. I’m guessing it won’t be long before he recuperates from his injuries and starts pestering me again.”

Elder Yu naturally knew who Huang Qingling was referring to, but as these were matters between the younger generation, as long as they weren’t too excessive, it wasn’t appropriate for their elders to intervene.

“Since we all reside in the Fang Market and their family has extended an invitation, it wouldn’t look good if I didn’t attend. Moreover, Elder Bai agreed to this.”

“Besides,” he continued, “it’s not like I have control over whether a Pure Elixir Medicine is created or not.”

“I know…” Huang Qingling sounded slightly downcast.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

After speaking, she looked towards Lin Jing:

“Lin Jing, you’ve got it easy, just sitting there waiting for the banquet to start, not having to do anything, nor deal with these vexing matters.”

Lin Jing spread his hands helplessly, replying, “Qing Ling, you jest. I’m not really supposed to be here; I’m just basking in your light this time.”

Hearing what Lin Jing said left Huang Qingling momentarily at a loss for words.

Suddenly, she turned to Lin Jing and asked,

“What did you tell Little Sparrow?”

“Why do I feel that Little Sparrow is even more excited since our return than she was last night?”

Lin Jing felt embarrassed, as the things he’d told Little Sparrow were absolutely not meant for Huang Qingling to know.

Little Sparrow was flying freely above Huang Qingling’s head until she heard her words.

Instantly, the bird shuddered, landed obediently on Huang Qingling’s shoulder, and stayed there quietly.

Lin Jing glanced at Little Sparrow before speaking again, “Qing Ling, you worry too much. What could I possibly say to Little Sparrow?”

“You know full well what Little Sparrow’s attitude towards me is, don’t you, Qing Ling?”

Little Sparrow cooperated too.

“Tweet…”

With a sharp chirp, she glared at Lin Jing, then turned her head away, refusing to look at him again.

“Is that so?” observed Huang Qingling skeptically as she watched the duo.

However, after watching for some time and discovering nothing, Huang Qingling put the matter out of her mind. Then, she went over to where Elder Yu was.

“Elder Yu…”

“I just heard many people discussing the Zhang Family. What exactly happened to them?” asked Huang Qingling with curiosity.

“It’s really nothing serious, simply that the lifespan of the Zhang Family

Patriarch, Zhang Chenfan, is nearing its end; he will pass away soon.”

“Falling of a Golden Core Cultivator is quite a common event, right?” Huang Qingling asked, puzzled.

Hearing this, Lin Jing realized it was a secret related to Golden Core Cultivators. With his curiosity piqued, he hurriedly walked forward, hoping to listen in…

“You are too young to be familiar with the Zhang Family Patriarch, which is quite normal,” said Elder Yu.

He looked up at the sky, then sighed deeply:

“Zhang Family Patriarch, Zhang Chenfan, is indeed a legendary figure.”

“A legendary figure? How so?”

Huang Qingling moved closer, pricking up her ears to listen attentively.

Elder Yu turned his head, glanced at Huang Qingling, and asked:

“Do you know what realm the Zhang Family Patriarch reached and what kind of Spiritual Root he possesses?”

Huang Qingling spoke directly, “I’ve heard them say that the Zhang Family Patriarch has reached the mid-stage of Golden Core cultivation.”

After saying this, she tilted her head, thought for a while, and added:

“To cultivate up to the mid-stage of Golden Core, he must at least have a three-attribute Spiritual Root. It’s tough for someone with a four-attribute Spiritual Root to advance to become a Golden Core Cultivator without some special serendipity.”

Lin Jing nodded in agreement after hearing her explanation; Huang Qingling was not wrong at all.

The more mixed a person’s Spiritual Root, the slower they cultivate.

If a single-attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root’s cultivation speed is 10, then for a Five Elements Mixed Spirit Root, which has all five properties, the cultivation speed is at most 1.

Indeed, the disparity is that large..