Novel Full Chapter 1586: 1684: Eating and Drinking
Chapter 1586: Chapter 1684: Eating and Drinking
Wu Qiong and Wu Zhen left the posthouse, the former with a bruised and swollen face, having been beaten so miserably by Fang Lin that he didn’t dare utter another harsh word, fearing that Fang Lin might give him another thrashing.
However, Wu Qiong had taken note of this matter in his heart. Even though he knew Fang Lin was not someone to provoke lightly, as a Talent of the Wu Family, he had never suffered such a loss before. Therefore, no matter what, he planned to use every possible means to settle this score with Fang Lin.
Fang Lin settled down directly in the posthouse where Cheng Jinhai was temporarily staying. As for whether Wu Qiong would come back to cause trouble, Fang Lin didn’t bother considering it. Competing with a scion like Wu Qiong was something that Fang Lin no longer found the slightest interest in.
Fang Lin had already met Dragon Haotian; as for Heaven King of East Pole, Fang Lin decided not to meet him, as there was no necessity.
The Heaven King of East Pole would likely push Pill Alliance to do their utmost to win the upcoming Alchemy Tao competition, anyway. Fang Lin was optimistic about the Pill Alliance’s chances of victory. He hoped in his heart that the Pill Alliance would win, thus maintaining the standoff between Pill Alliance and the Alchemy Tao families, preventing Pill Alliance from falling into a complete predicament.
As for the Pill Alliance and the Alchemy Tao families, Fang Lin had already made his choices in his heart, but there was no need to come to a conclusion just yet.
In the tranquil courtyard, Fang Lin lay alone on a bamboo chair, holding the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf and examining it closely.
“It’s surprising that a place as broken as Heng Long Mountain could produce Dragon Patterned Iron Leaves. The question is how many there are; even if there are any, the numbers can’t be too great,” Fang Lin thought to himself as he turned the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf over and over.
Dragon Patterned Iron Leaves have many uses, being required for several kinds of high-grade Pills.
In his previous life at the Pill Saint Palace, Fang Lin had specially planted three Dragon Pattern Trees to grow Dragon Patterned Iron Leaves.
In this era, the Dragon Pattern Trees probably barely exist anymore, thus making the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaves so rare.
“With just one Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf, my Reviving Dead Wood Body, combined with that Ten Thousand Year Field of Medicine, should likely be able to cultivate a Dragon Pattern Tree,” Fang Lin muttered to himself.
He didn’t plan to use this only Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf for Pill Refining, although it could be used to produce excellent Pills. Once used, it would be gone, and the next time he wanted to use Dragon Patterned Iron Leaves, would he have to ask Cheng Jinhai for them again?
Even if Cheng Jinhai was willing to give up more, how many could he possibly have?
Instead of using it up and having none left, it would be better to plant his own Dragon Pattern Tree, allowing it to keep growing Dragon Patterned Iron Leaves, so that he would never have to worry about not having enough.
However, Dragon Pattern Trees grow extremely slowly and are very fragile, prone to dying young. Without an experienced person, it is nearly impossible to cultivate Dragon Pattern Trees.
Although Fang Lin has some accomplishments in planting and cultivating medicinal ingredients, he can’t be considered extremely skilled in that area; he could only try his best.
Storing the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf in his Nine Palace Bag, Fang Lin began to close his eyes and rest.
When he says rest, he is actually still cultivating, without pausing for even a moment.
Having stepped into the Longevity Realm, Fang Lin finally experienced what is meant by the difficulties of cultivation. To progress from the early stage of the Minor Longevity to the middle stage requires a tremendous amount of time and effort.
This time, coming to Tang Capital, Fang Lin also planned to collect some Pill Furnaces within Tang Capital, to bring back to the Sky Swallowing Palace for practicing the Nine Cauldron Skypassing Spell.
The best channel would be to seek out Thousand Gold Pavilion. With the financial resources and capability of Thousand Gold Pavilion, they likely owned many Top-tier Pill Furnaces.
“Master Fang, I have specially brought some local delicacies from Tang Capital for Master Fang to taste,” Cheng Jinhai’s voice sounded from outside the courtyard, with a tone of respect and unease.
Holding a food container, Cheng Jinhai stood outside, indeed looking somewhat uneasy, because he was uncertain whether Fang Lin would allow him to enter. If he were not allowed in, such an effort to show goodwill would be like a cold reception to a warm approach.
“Come in.” Fang Lin answered indifferently, and Cheng Jinhai showed a delighted expression as he hurriedly pushed open the door and entered.
“Master Fang, sorry to disturb you.” From afar, Cheng Jinhai greeted him with a fist and palm salute, his attitude extremely respectful.
Fang Lin sat up from the recliner, stretched a lazy stretch, with a somewhat bleary-eyed look.
“What delicious food have you brought me?” Fang Lin waved to Cheng Jinhai to come over.
Cheng Jinhai, holding a food box, approached Fang Lin and opened it, immediately a rich aroma wafted out.
Inside, Fang Lin saw indeed were a few very exquisite delicacies.
“These are all famous delicacies from the Tang Capital, especially this soy-sauce duck, a real specialty. As it’s probably Master Fang’s first time in the Tang Capital, you must taste this duck.” Cheng Jinhai kept talking as he placed the food from the box in front of him.
Fang Lin chuckled hehe, completely unreserved, not bothering with chopsticks, and grabbed a duck leg with his hands to gnaw on.
With that bite, indeed, the soy flavor was rich and the duck meat extremely tender, obviously cooked to perfection, without making the meat tough.
“How is it? Does Master Fang find the duck to his satisfaction?” Cheng Jinhai stood to the side, surprised by Fang Lin’s hearty eating, he carefully asked.
“Not bad, delicious,” Fang Lin replied simply, not stopping his feasting.
Seeing this, Cheng Jinhai felt much relieved; he had been worrying if Master Fang didn’t like these ordinary foods, what would he do?
It seems that, after all, a young person is a young person, who could resist good food? Once they come across it, they can’t stop eating.
“Do you have something to drink?” Fang Lin asked, stuffing a bone into his mouth and looking up at Cheng Jinhai.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Jinhai hurriedly said, “Yes, yes, yes, our Heng Long Mountain’s unique Mountain Spring Brew, Master Fang, please have a taste.”
In the midst of speaking, Cheng Jinhai took out a gourd from his Nine Palace Bag.
Fang Lin grabbed it and gulped down a couple of mouthfuls against his lips.
“This tastes quite good,” Fang Lin said somewhat surprised as he looked at the liquor gourd.
“Master Fang flatters me, I have a bit of a knack for the ancient skill of brewing, and being idle and fond of tinkering on my own, I concocted this Mountain Spring Brew,” Cheng Jinhai said, rubbing his hands.
Fang Lin nodded and motioned Cheng Jinhai to sit down and eat together, but Cheng Jinhai dared not eat, only sitting quietly aside watching, from time to time chiming in with Fang Lin’s conversation.
Fang Lin ate most of the food box, leaving the fine vegetarian dishes untouched, and finished off all the meat dishes.
As for the Mountain Spring Brew, Fang Lin also drank till it was empty, fully satisfied after eating his fill, and then leisurely reclined in the bamboo chair.
“Master Cheng, if there’s something you want to discuss, go ahead, I’m listening,” Fang Lin said in a light tone.
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