First thing lin tian did after leaving the residence was .To do his morning business in inn's facilities.
Inn has better facilities.And I am paying money. So it would be wrong not to use them .
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Elder qiang met with elder ke
"Elder qiang This is the thing patriarch gave me "he gave him a wooden box .
"And also some money to young master "he gave him a pouch full of gold.
When Elder qiang looked inside .he was stunned .where can it be called some money .it estimated around 100gold bars.
If young master knew about it . wouldn't he found new ways to help others and spend it .
"Don't tell young master about it ".
"Elder qiang don't mind me asking .But I heard there are two courageous person .wandering inside city .one old and one young .Possibly a servant and young master .On the first day they tried to swindle money out of Dou clan 's herb store .
Another day they offended kang clan and shadow moving sect .do you know anything about it ."elder ke
"No.never heard about them .These days we are busy grabbing opportunities to make money and expand business ." Elder qiang
"Elder qiang what opportunities have you encountered "
"We have bought some slaves and a farm area to grow herbs .other than that we are expanding into other business like woodcrafting,artisan ,painting,blacksmithing ,farming . However we haven't confirmed people skill enough to let us expand in market "
"Phew .Elder qiang I thought .it was you and young master who offended other bigshots .The timing and description matched with your disappearances.i was worried "
"You worry unnecessary Elder ke .I need you to make another trip back home and bring this letter to patriach."
"Elder qiang why do I feel that you are treating me as postman ."
"It's nothing like that in fact .me and patriarch trust you.that's why we are burdening you with important things .forgive me if I made you think you are postman "
"Not burdening at all .I was just joking with you .elder qiang why are you so serious*
After some talking they concluded their conversation.
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Lin tian in his inn room .changed his clothes .
When he came to dining area .he heard clan mates conversation.
"That instructor was really fierce .He taught to move strategically."
"I was beaten 4 times by him .but I feel I have gained new understanding."
"Once beaten I wasn't able to get up .I am ashamed of myself "
"The way he moved his sword was so attracting "
"I have committed his moving steps to my memory.i will learn it in no time "
Lin tian looked at the clan mates bruised and beaten .some of them had swollen faces.And some felt whole walking or moving their hands .
Female disciples looked better .but they also had complaints.
"That instructor only defended and never attacked .he thinks we are not worthy to make him attack "
"He told us to walk 2 kms on 1 leg .how is that even possible."
"The most important thing was he didn't let us rest even when we were tired after running 20 laps in circle ."
"On top of that he released those hounds .he has no sympathy for fair gender "
Before conversation could take strange turn he left to elder qiang 's room .
It was he expected.after he left .His clan mates started talking about .how they were better than lin tian .who was wasting his time somewhere .
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After eating food in elder qiang's room .They left for the market .To buy daily necessities and various other things .
Elder ke left to the home .after leaving young disciples in instructor's care .
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This time lin tian had craze of shopping . whichever shop he entered.he directly ordered 100 things .The shopkeeper were very happy with his purchase and gave him discount.So lin tian bought more things .
.This time there were 12 carriages carrying goods .He also bought books for every age group .infact he just ordered shopkeeper.3 pieces of evey book .send them to this residence.He also bought some cultivation books ,skill books ,which were available in market .under 1gold each .They were only usable for below foundation establishment cultivator.
"Young master this makes the total spending .2283 gold coins "
"I know Elder qiang .I will return your money in the future "
"Young master today we have to finish important matters"
"Elder qiang I remember everything.dont worry ."
This time under mingzhu 's instructions .Some slaves were waiting for supplies outside .when they saw the carriages full of supplies coming in .Their eyes lit up .They informed inside and mingzhu came with another 5o slaves together with Yan "
The slaves started carrying supplies inside .After the supplies were sent inside .lin tian said .
"Mingzhu come with Yan .we are going together somewhere "
"Yes master "
After 1 and half hour of journey.They were standing in front of large academy .
"Bright virtue academy". 3rd top scholar academy for mortals within xialong kingdom .from appearance to look everything gave the feeling of learning atmosphere.it had quotes written on the wall .
And various questions were posted on its black board .Everyone was carrying 5 treasures of learning in their hand .
With each person going in and out .Giving the impression of refined man/woman .
When They entered the donglin academy. Knowing they were cultivators they were directly taken to headmaster .
Being treated as vip guest.
Upon learning their motive .Headmaster summoned all the teachers within academy.
However one teacher refused to come because he was in the middle of lecture.Headmaster had to forcefully bring him in .
"Experts please make your choice .and select teacher for your little brother ."
"Master I can't make a choice please select on behalf of me "mingzhu
"Elder qiang why don't you test their knowledge and select someone good "
Elder qiang asked some question to each teacher .All of them passed the test . Questions related to cultivation they had only general understanding of it .
"Young master make a choice. "Elder qiang left the decision to lin tian .lin tian was confused how to assign teacher for Yan .Thinking something he said .
"Teachers I have one question I need answer of . In a village river
One old man with strong arms
One girl with noble background
One student with poor knowledge and dumb nature .
One kid of 5 year age is drowning in river
Who will you save first ."
"Old man because he can help other save later"
"Kid ofcourse .compared to him others can survive longer ."
" Noble Girl .if I let her drown .Her family may take revenge on village for not saving her.
"I will choose student first .just because he is student nothing else "said rude teacher
"I see .I agree with you .I am choosing you as tutor for Yan "
"Why "other teachers asked
"Because I think A tutor should priorities student . regardless of choices present in front of him "lin tian just gave made up reason.
"I see "
After that the process of accepting disciple was done smoothly.yan was left within academy.A room was assigned to talented students every year .which Yan became easily after lin tian donated 50 gold coins to academy.
He left another 30 gold coins with Yan.
Also he gave 20 gold coins to rude teacher .which he refused rudely.so he just sent his share of school funds .
Headmaster repeatedly assured him .
"We will take good care of yan . experts don't have to worry about a single thing,"
Mingzhu and Yan talked for last time .Yan crying stopped mingzhu from going .Mingzhu spent lot of efforts to console him .Only than did they left .
But lin tian had'nt expected mingzhu would cry after coming inside carriage .He grabbed her and patted her back the same way he would lily and comfort her .But she cried more .
Finally he just let her cry .She stopped after crying for a while .But she didn't leave lin tian's side .nor increased her distance from him.
When they returned after 4 hours later. Elder qiang went to look for Elder ke.Lin tian together with mingzhu returned to The residence .The house was looking more lively and vibrant .
Other than furnitures.which he wasn't able to buy in big numbers . Everything was 150 in numbers .He told them to share this things .
Those who were without family got 1 thing each.
Those with small family of 3-4 got 2 things of each .
Those with family of 5 or more got 3 things of each .
According to mingzhu .Things were divided perfectly.And no one would complain .
Lin tian together with mingzhu came to his room in residence.
'isnt she sticking too much with me "he thought internally.But looking at downcast look her face .he didn't say anything.
An hour passed.Lin tian tried to talk with her and distract her from Yan .But she wasn't distracted.only giving perfunctory response .
Lin tian now felt what fairy Huang was feeling at that time in forest .
"I am thinking of naming this residence.lily 's herb garden '
*Lily's gardeners *
*Lily's herb sanctuary *
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.... ..... .
finally after some time.
After that he started naming various names including lily .
"Huh why have you started crying all of sudden "
"Nothing "
Lin tian tried to console her again .
When mingzhu calmed down .He said
" I thought all these names .But I was rejected by Elder qiang ."
"Elder is wise .I think he is right "Mingzhu
"You also think so .Than I will think of something else.But the names matched so well with lily's name "lin tian was upset.All these names sounded good . he didn't knew what was wrong with using lily's name.
Now there were two upset person in room.
"I will think other names than"
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Elder qiang met with elder ke at inn.
"Elder qiang this is the things sent by patriarch this time .and a letter "
"Elder qiang I was curious.why is patriach sending so many things "
Elder qiang read the letter .
"Do you want to know "
"If you can tell me "
"It's dangers and it's should be kept secret .but patriach just gave me permission to involve you too .do you want to know "Elder said with serious expression.
Elder ke gulped .
"How much dangers is it .what is the secret we are keeping"
"Nothing big just young master is creating independent business "
"Independent business .you mean we can't let lin clan know.But isn't that good thing . Why can't we let clan know . wait ...."
Elder nodded.
"What is the scale of this business "
"We have spent around 2500 gold coins in 3 days
"25.....2500 gold coins . isn't that salary of my 25 months and you spent it in 3 days "
"Yes we spent around 1500 on procuring place and supplies .And 1000 gold coins went for labour gathering .We also got licence to open business . The business is in earlier stages and we need to set it in direction."
"Elder qiang isn't the scale too big .And you said it is in early stages . wouldn't we need to spend more .Elder we better inform the clan .The scale is too big .we have to convince the other elders to handle it .we can minimize the losses and even make up for profit "
"Most importantly if we don't inform the clan .
It's the same as betraying the clan .It's crime Elder qiang .A crime "
"That's why we need someone we can trust .In fact that's the reason patriarch sent you on this important mission .Now all depends on if you are willing or not .Let me tell you Elder ke you are already involved.Regardles we succeed or not .you have to take some blame .Elder ke think carefully and give me your answer "
Elder ke realized the seriousness of matter .All the talk and sending of resources were done through him .It seems he had no choice .
"What can I get in return " Elder ke
"I can't decide that .But if you need breakthrough pill .I can ask patriach for it ."qiang
Elder ke was tempted .But he shook his head.
"I am already old and have exhausted my potential.Breakthrough pill is just aid .it doesn't necessarily mean I will breakthrough."
"Tell me if you want something.i will ask on your behalf "qiang
Elder ke thought for some time and decided.
"I want either of one thing .
I want young master to marry my daughter .
Or
I want cultivation resources for my daughter till she breakthrough core realm"
"I can't decide young master's matter .To begin with young master hasn't developed such thoughts yet .Even if has .He thinks of clanmates as brother & sister .He won't consider marrying one of your daughter.if there is chance patriarch will never agree .
At most she can only be concubine .
As for cultivation resources.it is dependent on her potential.it is possible she may never breakthrough to core realm .we can't spend resources endlessly.
So for 5 years.we will provide her with resources for 5 years whatever she need .it depends on her potential how much she can progress in 5 years .
If you agree I will write your condition to the patriarch." Elder qiang waited for Elder ke's response.
"Elder qiang do you not think.i am gambling too much "Elder ke asked .
"If you think it is less .you can directly ask patriach"qiang
Elder kei asked after considering his words .
"Elder qiang Will young master ever be able to cultivate" Elder kei asked skeptical and afraid .
"That's nonsense you are spewing .you have forgotten whose son he is "Elder qiang said confident
"Elder qiang I was just casually asking ."
After some time Elder kei said .
"Elder qiang I agree with my daughter being concubine.I also agree with 5 years resource providing condition.Please write me a letter . "
"Without young master's will it can't be done . patriach won't agree on his behalf'
"We can leave it for future than .For now please agree."Elder qiang may I ask How do you know about my other daughter"
Elder kei asked sweating.
"Not only I know but others also know .it's just that no one has touched the topic of it yet ".
Qiang replied .
After qiang wrote letter .Elder kei was sent again as Messenger.