BXBX NOVEL Chapter 84 - 84 Drunken Immortal Pavilion
“Such a spiritual pet can accompany its master for a lifetime.”
“Moreover, its combat power is not weak. If one finds a way to nurture it further, it may very well advance into a Golden Core Demonic Beast.” “This is akin to having a Golden Core expert protect you at all times.”
“Where else can you find such a fine pet?”
Elder Master Li looked at the Little Sparrow on Huang Qingling’s shoulder with immense envy.
Then, turning his head, he looked at Elder Bai with undisguised contempt in his eyes.
“I despise this about you, acting all coy when you’ve got an advantage.”
Having said that, Elder Master Li’s eyes twirled, and suddenly, he let out a sly chuckle:
“Hehe…”
“If you don’t want it, you could give it to me, you know. I wouldn’t mind.”
“It just so happens my grandson has advanced to a third-grade Pill Master, and I have no gift for him.”
After speaking, Elder Master Li rubbed his hands together.
“Wishful thinking!” Elder Bai rolled his eyes, ignoring him.
Elder Master Li wasn’t offended. It seemed the two were used to this sort of exchange…
Afterwards, Elder Master Li turned his attention to Lin Jing.
“And who might this be?”
Lin Jing bowed again and said, “Greetings, Elder Master Li. My name is Lin Jing.”
Elder Yu quickly replied, “This is a distant nephew of mine, Lin Jing.”
“Oh, a young talent, excellent, excellent,” Elder Master Li said with a smile.
Just then…
A young man in splendid attire came out of the gathering hall and, upon seeing the group, hurried over.
Li Tangyu, the main person of interest for the banquet, was the one approaching.
“Elder Bai…
“Elder Yu…”
Upon arrival, Li Tangyu quickly bowed, paying his respects to Elder Bai and Elder Yu.
Elder Bai looked at Li Tangyu with admiration:
“Very good, very good. Old Man Li, your Li Family boy has become a third -grade Alchemist at such a young age. He’s truly extraordinary.”
He then mockingly said to Elder Master Li:
“I remember you advanced to a third-grade Alchemist when you were over 60, right? This boy will surely surpass you in the future.” Elder Master Li shook his head:
“No, no, I’m old now and can’t compare with them.”
“The Li Family will be up to these young folks from now on. At most, I’ll use these old bones to help them as much as I can.”
“Indeed, we’ve all grown old…” Elder Bai followed with a sigh of lament.
While Elder Bai and Elder Master Li were chatting, Li Tangyu approached and greeted Huang Qingling: “Sister Qingling, you’re here too.”
“Hmm.”
Huang Qingling still appeared listless and responded with just a word.
Li Tangyu, as if accustomed to her demeanor, said nothing more.
“May I ask who this is?” Li Tangyu inquired, looking at Lin Jing.
“Elder Yu’s distant nephew, Lin Jing,” Lin Jing repeated, following Elder Yu’s earlier introduction.
“So you are Lin Daoyou, pleased to meet you,” replied Li Tangyu.
Just as Li Tangyu had finished greeting all three, Elder Master Li suddenly said:
“Never mind all that, why bring it up and ruin the mood.”
“Let’s go… go…”
“Old Man Bai, let’s go inside…”
After speaking, Elder Master Li turned to Li Tangyu and said: “Tangyu, please take Elder Yu, the Pill Masters, and the others inside.”
“Certainly, Grandfather, rest assured,” Li Tangyu replied.
Then, Li Tangyu turned around and beckoned to the three:
“Elder Yu, Sister Qingling, and Lin Daoyou, please follow me.”
Ahead of the others, Li Tangyu led the way into the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
After the three entered, they didn’t pause but followed Li Tangyu straight upstairs.
Upon reaching the second floor, Lin Jing saw many familiar faces.
Among the people on the second floor, several were Pill Masters serving as Offering Priests at Yuebaolou.
Lin Jing even saw Yu Yan and the Wang surnamed Alchemist among them.
But then, Lin Jing realized that this banquet itself was held by the Li Family in honor of Li Tangyu.
As the only Alchemy Dao family in Fang Market, it was natural for the Li Family to invite these reputable Alchemists from the market to grace the occasion.
Therefore, it was not surprising that an Offering Pill Master from Yuebaolou appeared here.
However…
Lin Jing and his group did not linger on the second floor but were directly led by Li Tangyu to the third floor.
Just after Li Tangyu led several people upstairs, a commotion broke out on the second floor of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
“Isn’t that Lin Jing? How did he get up to the third floor?”
An alchemist who recognized Lin Jing exclaimed in surprise.
“Yes, he’s with Elder Yu. Could it be that he has some connection with Elder
“That’s hard to say…”
Someone said, frowning.
“No wonder he became the Offering Pill Master of Yuebaolou as just a first-grade alchemist. It turns out there’s such a relationship behind it.”
At this moment, an alchemist sitting on the second floor with the surname Wang looked at Lin Jing with an incredulous expression.
Yu Yan, who was beside him, looked puzzled and asked him:
“Wang Daoyou, I haven’t been in this Fang Market for long and don’t understand very well. May I ask, what is the significance of the third floor of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion?”
“Why is it that when Lin Jing goes up to the third floor of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, all of our colleagues have such a reaction?
The alchemist with the surname Wang turned his head and said to Yu Yan:
“You probably don’t know, but the five floors of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion are quite particular.”
“Would Wang Daoyou please enlighten me?” Yu Yan asked with cupped fists.
“Ahem… ”
The alchemist with the surname Wang cleared his throat and explained:
“The Drunken Immortal Pavilion is split into five floors. From top to bottom, they correspond to the different identities and statuses of people within the Fang Market.”
“First off, the fifth floor, needless to say, is reserved for those Nascent Soul Cultivators. It’s hardly ever open.”
“The fourth floor, then, is eligible for Golden Core Cultivators, heads of the major clans in the Fang Market, and some Sect leaders to access.”
“Next is the third floor.”
“Although the third floor does not compare to the fourth, not everyone can go up there. Basically, only descendants of major families or heads of the major commercial firms in the Fang Market can go up.”
“In short, being able to go up to the third floor indicates that the person has a certain status within the Fang Market.”
“Then, there’s the second floor where we are, which probably doesn’t need further clarification.”
“Yes…” Yu Yan nodded.
“The last is the first floor, which is where the other cultivators can go.”
“So that’s how it is, no wonder…”
Having said that, Yu Yan glanced towards the third floor.
Upon reaching the third floor, the three followed Li Tangyu’s guidance to take their seats.
After settling them in, Li Tangyu greeted the three and then continued with his busy work.
The banquet had not yet started at this time, so the three sat there waiting for a while longer.
Not much later, Li Tangyu returned, bringing along an old man and a youth.
As the two approached Elder Yu and greeted him, they walked towards them.
“Lin Daoyou…”
“Elder Yu…”
Elder Yu stood up, replied with cupped fists,
“Zhang Daoyou…”
Lin Jing and Huang Qingling also stood up.
Then he said to the two people behind him, “This is an elder from the Zhang Family in the Fang Market. It’s sufficient to call him Senior.”
“Zhang Senior… ”
“Zhang Senior…”
Lin Jing and Huang Qingling said, bowing with their hands.
The Zhang Family Patriarch looked at the two, nodded his head, then smiled and said,
“This young lady must be Elder Bail s niece, right? She is truly lovely.” “Yes, she is Qing Ling,” Elder Yu confirmed with a nod.
After the Zhang Family Patriarch spoke, he then looked at Lin Jing, “And this
“He is a distant nephew of mine,” Elder Yu said.
“Not bad, quite the handsome young man,” commented the Zhang Family Patriarch with a nod.
“Let’s not bother with him,” he said.
“Come, take a seat!”
Subsequently, they both took their seats.
Once seated, Elder Yu spoke again,
“I’ve been hearing some rumors recently. How is the Zhang Family Patriarch faring these days?”
“Could it really be as the rumors suggest?”