Ancestor Yuan De (Part 2)
“Oh, nice. Time for my compensation. That’ll be another couple dozens of rank seven pills, thank you.” Mu Yu held out his hand.
“Several dozens of rank seven pills? You think they grow off trees? Listen Jerk Number One and Jerk Number Two, I am now exalted Daoist Yuan De. You are to kowtow nine times as Ji Liangcai did when you see me, understood?”
Mu Yu threw a cup of tea at Elder Leng; however, it shattered before it could touch the latter. Since it wasn’t going to work, Ku Mu resisted the impulse to indulge in his favourite pastime – throwing things and words at Elder Leng – and said, “Surely you aren’t here just to flaunt your level eight status.”
Elder Leng undid the buttons on his daoist robe, revealing his dirty cloth shirt inside. “This getup is tiring,” complained Elder Leng, stripping the daoist robe off and throwing it on the ground. “Had Third Heaven Palace not summoned me, I wouldn’t be bothered leaving. It’s tiring for the elderly to leave the house.”
“What would Third Heaven Palace summon you for?” questioned Mu Yu, with a jibing undertone.
“What else but those troublesome elemental demons? Third Continent is growing restless as the elemental demons’ activity increases. Third Heaven Palace summoned all Ascension Realm cultivators to discuss it,” answered Elder Leng, adjusting his clothing.
“You know where Third Heaven Palace is?”
“Of course, it’s at…” Elder Leng scratched his nose with a befuddled expression. “I know where it is, but I can’t tell you. They cast a restriction spell on me, sparking a short memory lapse whenever I try to mention it.”
“They can even do that? Flip me…”
“How long do you have to stay there?” Ku Mu inquired.
Elder Leng shrugged with a subtle zany face. “Beats me. They said they have some missions for us that pertain to preparations to defeat the elemental demons, but that’s the extent of my knowledge. I’m early, so I decided to go for a stroll. I heard you two mention this place back then. Therefore, I came to see if I’d bump into you two jerks.”
“What are they trying to do? Gather all Ascension Realm and above elders?” Mu Yu queried.
“No, only a number of us. I saw the white ape fiend king two days ago. I think he’s also going. Oh, he also told me you went to Hell on Earth, Mu Yu. Aw, you little… I thought you were a prim kid, but you never change, do you?”
“I was there for business…”
“Doesn’t everyone?” Elder Leng winked with a grin.
“You know what? I give up.”
“Who can deny the truth? It sure is nice to be young. You can experiment with all sorts of positions unlike us. We’d throw our backs out if we went too hard…” Elder Leng thumped his lower back as he enviously shared.
Recalling Ximen Buxing said something along the lines of, “Someone here might be one of the respected elders preaching justice you’ve seen somewhere,” Mu Yu pointed at Elder Leng. “Oh, you went to Hell on Earth, didn’t you?!”
“Hmph.” Elder Leng sat proud. “I’m exalted Daoist Yuan De, a revered level eight alchemist, a man everyone respects and your martial uncle’s grand master. You think everyone is as lecherous as you?”
I pray I don’t cultivate shamelessness as the white ape fiend king and this old pervert as I grow as a cultivator, Mu Yu thought. “I’m done wasting my breath on you. Gramps wants to return to Pill Cauldron Sect. Can you escort him?”
Elder Leng jerked his head. “Hmm? Jerk Number Two wants to return to Pill Cauldron Sect? Let me quickly check if the sun is still where it’s supposed to be.”
“Listen, Old Man, I don’t want to let Xue’er down.”
“Oh, you think it’s easy to become my son-in-law? Call me ‘Dad’ first, hehe.”
Slam! Ku Mu upped and left, slamming the door behind him.
“Look at him. Is this bad karma from a previous life? Who is going to take care of me in old age if he’s my son-in-law? Humanity has fallen! Hey, you’ll take care of me in old age, won’t you?”
Man, this pretender is annoying me. He just has to say the world, and he’ll have people fighting to take care of him. He’s just trying to remind me we’re related to ask for favours, thought Mu Yu. “Fine, fine, I’ll gift you a one and a half metre wreath when you kick the bucket. Now, back on topic. You can protect Gramps on his way back to Pill Cauldron Sect, right?”
“Don’t worry, Shi Dengtian won’t dare to lay his hands on Ku Mu. Nobody dares to offend you or Ku Mu anymore because of you. Everyone back at the sect will protect him around the clock. I can assure you history won’t repeat itself. Shi Dengtian was also forced to swear an oath to not harm Ku Mu. If any mishap befalls Ku Mu, Shi Dengtian will be in for it.”
“Good, keep it that way.” That was one concern sorted. Nevertheless, Wanwan did say somebody was watching Ku Mu and him. He couldn’t trust Hundreds Herb Hall. Hence, he requested, “Elder, can you personally escort Ku Mu back? It won’t take much of your time anyway.”
“Fine,” drawled Elder Leng. “What argument do I have? Heartless juniors abusing the elderly, what is wrong with the world today?!”
“Thank you in advance. Whoever wants me to help extract wood residue in the future, come see me. I’ll give a 10% off discount,” Mu Yu said, patting Elder Leng’s shoulder with an affable smile.
“Okay, okay, Sir Mu Yu.” Elder Leng palmed his face. 10% off Mu Yu’s price was a drop in the bucket. The higher ranked the pill concocted, the more residue the alchemist accumulated. Thus, the cost of treatment would’ve been even higher.
“You may leave now. I need to speak to Gramps,” commanded Mu Yu.
“Is there any point talking without me present when he’s my son-in-law?”
“We have touching words of farewell to exchange – tears may fall. You still want to listen in?”
“Really? I’ve never seen you or him cry. Sign me up.”
“I refuse.” Mu Yu pushed Elder Leng out the door.
“I’m now an esteemed deity. I can’t go out dressed in this. I need to maintain my appearance.”
After walking some distance, Elder Leng came back. He put his extravagant robe back on. It was clearly a size too small for him, so Mu Yu had to give him a hand. “You’re a level eight alchemist. You can’t afford a bigger set or something?”
“I never liked dressing so fancy. This is from twenty years ago. I can’t help it that I’ve put on more muscle,” explained Elder Leng, flexing his biceps.
Mu Yu pushed Elder Leng out a second time. Ku Mu came back in quickly as if he was avoiding a plague.
“Gramps, you sure you don’t need me to escort you back?”
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