Chapter 1539: Call Rejected

Chapter 1539: Chapter 1539: Call Rejected

"You have no idea, when Mom heard your teacher say that. She was thrilled, but also embarrassed. Our Lin Family has wronged them. You brought the four wives here overnight, but left the Zhao Family out. Can you blame them for being angry?"

"And I heard your master was so angry that he wanted to get rid of the baby. If it weren’t for your mom saying a bunch of good things, not only would the child be lost, but they’d hate our entire family!"

Lin Tian felt his head buzzing; there was just too much information. He felt he needed some time to process.

Just one night with Zhao Qingtang, and she’s pregnant?

She’s a PhD in ancient medicine; she surely realized she’s pregnant soon enough. But she hasn’t told him. She’s even been avoiding coming to South City.

This silly girl, what’s the reason?

If she had told him earlier, he certainly wouldn’t have let her stay in Kanyue City. How could a pregnant woman deal with anti-cancer drugs all day? It’s far too irresponsible for the child.

Moreover, Lin Tian felt a deep guilt toward Zhao Qingtang.

"How is Qingtang now?" Lin Tian asked again.

Zhang Nianping said, "Qingtang is bearing the Lin Family’s child, so whatever the words, Mom has to bring her here. I told Qingcheng and the others about this too, and surprisingly, not one of them got emotional; they all gladly accepted it. Honestly, I don’t know if you saved the world in your past life, as in this lifetime, you meet so many good women, all so devoted to you."

"Mom told Mr. Zhao we wanted to bring Qingtang to Xu Family Stream. But they refused and said you must come personally."

Lin Tian let out a slow breath. It’s clear that it’s going to be a tough battle.

"But don’t worry too much. Your teacher’s biggest anger came from your move to South City without bringing Qingtang along. Since you’ve invited them, the matter is more than half resolved."

Lin Tian nodded gently.

"Alright, while you cook, think about how to speak to your teacher. Mom’s heading out now."

After Zhang Nianping left, Lin Tian suddenly heard Yu Yang’s sigh: "Ah~ women, they are trouble. Far more difficult than cultivation."

"..."

Lin Tian and this straightforward guy had no common topics.

...

The dinner was very rich, with eight dishes and three soups. Xu Shaohui, Xv Baiping, Xu Xianrong, and several elders from the Xu Family were invited.

Everyone was old friends, and as they enjoyed the homey dishes, everyone drank quite a bit. Even Xiang Ming drank two large bowls, recalling the fiery liquor his master had him drink at Luoyan Dock.

After the third round of drinks and the fifth taste of dishes, the women had already left the table, leaving the men to chat.

Lin Tian suddenly raised his wine bowl and stood up, face serious: "Junior Lin Tian, I have a matter to request of you all."

His sudden seriousness startled everyone. They all knew Lin Tian never took things lightly. If he asked so earnestly for a favor, it must be significant.

Xu Shaohui patted Lin Tian’s arm, his face slightly red, saying: "We’re all family here, no need for such formalities. Just say what you need directly. Forget the courtesy, okay?"

Lin Tian cut to the chase, saying: "The Alliance’s Elder of Martial Sect is my disciple; he’s suffering from a Heart Demon due to a training error. If this torture continues, he’ll depart prematurely. To resolve the Heart Demon, we need to borrow the Dragon Transformation Pool."

If it were any other family, Lin Tian wouldn’t bother being so polite. He discovered the Dragon Transformation Pool; shouldn’t it be his to use?

But here at Xu Family Stream, he felt at home, these people like family.

So, despite being the discoverer, respecting the Xu Family’s ownership was the right thing to do.

As soon as he said it, many faces changed, eyes turning to Xu Shaohui. As Patriarch, this was his decision to make.

Xu Shaohui heard Lin Tian’s words and, almost drunk, immediately perked up. He filled his own bowl with wine, stood up, and loudly declared: "I hope all the elders agree. Xiang Ming will diligently practice from now on, no laziness, and be obedient."

Mid-sentence, his eyes reddened, eliciting sympathy from onlookers.

Xu Shaohui pondered for two seconds and spoke: "Lin Tian, Xiang Ming. I need to clarify, that the Dragon Transformation Pool is a spirit formed from the dragon’s vein. In recent years, the giant python has usurped it, benefiting greatly. Only a bit more and it’ll transform into a flood dragon. You and Xianrong spent a month there, and its absorbable concentration is now minimal; it needs time to recuperate."

"From our two months of observation, the Dragon Transformation Pool requires at least a year to restore its vitality. By then, it can accommodate the cultivation of only three to five people."

"However, the Elder is virtuous, your disciple, Xiang Ming’s master. Nevertheless, the Dragon Transformation Pool’s current effect may not be perfect, so prepare yourselves."

Lin Tian raised his bowl, saying: "I’m aware of that, thank you all."

With that, he gulped down the wine in one go.

Xiang Ming copied Lin Tian’s action, downing his alcohol too. But his tolerance was far less than Lin Tian’s, leaving him woozy and crashing to the floor, belly rising and falling as he snored lightly.

After the serious discussion, the mood returned to one of cheerful camaraderie.

Lin Tian didn’t use Spiritual Qi to dispel the alcohol; he continued drinking while chatting. Carefree drinking without a care in the world.

He drank so much, Lin Tian hardly remembered what he said afterward. Maybe he slung his arm around Xu Shaohui, called him brother, and promised to care for Miaoqiu and Mei Ruyan.

On waking the next day, with the sun high, Lin Tian took some time to clear his head and then looked at his phone; it was almost eleven.

Sitting up, he opened his phone contacts and found Zhao Xuefeng’s number. Yet, after much hesitation, Lin Tian couldn’t bring himself to dial. He was truly uncertain of what to say to his respected teacher.

No matter what, having four girlfriends and then being with Zhao Qingtang was inexcusable. He was simply a playboy, a scoundrel!

Finally, at a loss for words, Lin Tian decided not to think further. Whatever may come up, he’ll just go with it.

He dialed the number, switched to speaker, and listened to the ringtone, his mind blank.

Suddenly, the ringtone stopped, replaced by an automated message: "Sorry! The subscriber you dialed is busy now, please redial later."

Lin Tian nearly spat blood.

His teacher directly refused his call!