59: Chapter 59 Heading to the Xie Family!

"Ah!"

Chen Yanhu's honest face instantly flushed bright red, and he scratched his head!

"I... I listen to Ninth Uncle! Whatever Uncle tells me to do, I will do!"

"Mm, good boy."

"Don't worry, Uncle will definitely find you a virtuous and suitable Dao Companion."

After saying that, his eyes rolled!

He looked at Chen Qingtang, who was to the side!

"Sister, do you want to..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a "clatter" was heard!

Chen Qingtang stood up abruptly; the movement was so sudden that the bench behind her was knocked over onto the ground.

"You'd better stop right there!"

"I don't want to go through that again..."

Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan could only nod regretfully.

It seemed the trauma the Zhao Family had inflicted upon her was truly too deep, causing her to develop such severe resistance toward the idea of marriage.

"You only know how to arrange things for others?"

Big Brother Chen Qingshan, seeing that he had worried about everyone else but neglected himself, immediately let his face darken!

"What about yourself? You're twenty-five years old; when will you give me a nephew? Don't forget what you promised me back then!"

"Exactly, Xiao Yuan."

Speaking of this, the couple immediately presented a united front.

"You should also pay attention to the Xie Family. Bringing Miss Xie into our home sooner rather than later will not only fulfill Father's dying wish but also put our minds at ease."

"Exactly... exactly!"

Chen Qingtang immediately nodded repeatedly from the side.

In fact, Chen Qingyuan himself did not have much resistance to this kind of Family marriage!

Nor did he have any particular desire to pursue marriage freedom.

It was just that even though Miss Xie was praised by others as having thousands of good qualities, he ultimately needed to see her and interact with her himself for it to count.

If she truly was a good match, he would not mind following his father's dying wish.

Moreover, the current Chen Family did indeed need to find new ways forward, and a marriage alliance with the Xie Family might not be a bad choice.

"Fine, fine, fine—I'll listen to you all."

Chen Qingyuan said with a smile!

"I will set off in a few days to visit the Xie Family in person. Sister-in-law, please give me six hundred Spirit Stones later; I need to purchase some decent gifts. It wouldn't be good to visit for the first time empty-handed."

"That is only natural!"

Jiang Rou nodded with satisfaction, thinking that her brother-in-law had finally come to his senses.

"Our Chen Family must not be criticized for lacking etiquette!"

As she spoke, she took out a Storage Pouch and tossed it directly to Chen Qingyuan!

"There are eight hundred Spirit Stones inside. Pick out something High Grade that shows your sincerity!"

...

Shazhou Workshop, Wanbao Pavilion.

The storefront's layout was just as it had been in the past. Since the Family's administrative affairs were handed over to his sister-in-law, this was his first time stepping foot in this place.

Just as Chen Qingyuan stepped over the threshold, a familiar figure greeted him enthusiastically.

It was still that Shopkeeper Qian with the mung bean-sized eyes.

However, compared to several years ago, the smile on his face was genuine, not at all like the false flattery and hidden mockery of the past.

"Oh! Ninth Master Chen!"

"It's been a while since you've come! Please, come in, come in!"

Hearing this "Ninth Master Chen" made Chen Qingyuan sigh inwardly.

He still remembered that the last time he came, this unscrupulous merchant called him "Second Chen" or "Chen the Second," and when he wanted to swindle him of Spirit Stones, he would call him "Young Master Chen the Second."

Now, as his talisman-making skills improved and he successfully advanced to a First Stage Medium Grade talisman master, somehow, news that he was ninth in his Family had spread.

And so, the title had unwittingly become "Ninth Master."

Sure enough, no matter which world it was, strength and financial power were a person's greatest assets.

Chen Qingyuan nodded slightly, acknowledging his enthusiasm!

"Shopkeeper Qian, I've come today to purchase some decent gifts for visiting relatives. Do you have any recommendations?"

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Qian's mung bean-sized eyes immediately lit up!

"Ninth Master, you've come to the right place! I dare not say much else about our Wanbao Pavilion, but within the Shazhou Workshop area, we are definitely the best when it comes to providing respectable items!"

Saying this, he raised his thumb, leaned forward slightly, and lowered his voice!

"May I ask who Ninth Master is sending these to? Is it a manager within the gang, or a friend from a noble Family? So that I can help you gauge the appropriate level of gift."

"It's an elder..."

"Uh... and a young lady!"

"Something presentable that shows some sincerity, but isn't cliché will do."

"Understood, understood!"

Shopkeeper Qian understood perfectly, bowed, and led the way with a beaming face!

"Ninth Master, please come this way to the private room! I will go prepare immediately!"

...

Inside the private room.

"Ninth Master, please take a look,"

"This is our shop's newly arrived 'Heart-Clearing Tea,' sourced from the Ancient Desolate Sea. It is truly rare here in our desolate borderlands!"

"Not only can it calm the mind and settle Qi, but it is also effective for comprehending Cultivation Techniques and suppressing Heart Demons. Giving this to an elder will certainly be very impressive."

As he spoke, he lifted a brocade box!

"This 'Hundred-Year Red Sun Ginseng' is a High Grade item for nourishing Origin Qi. Whether used in Alchemy or consumed on its own, it is highly beneficial and also favored by elders."

Finally, he took out a purple sandalwood box. Inside, lined with soft silk, lay a jade bracelet.

"As for this 'Warm Sun Spirit Jade Bracelet',"

"It is carved from a rare piece of Warm Sun Jade and is a First Stage high-grade magic tool."

"Wearing it daily allows one to fear no cold in the wilderness!"

"When fighting, it can trigger a 'Sun Spirit Shield,' which ordinary Late Stage Qi Refining cultivators cannot easily break. It is most suitable for gifting to a young lady you admire."

Chen Qingyuan scanned the items; they were indeed good and suitable as gifts.

"Shopkeeper Qian, we are old acquaintances. Let's speak plainly; I want all three items. Give me a price?"

Shopkeeper Qian's small eyes darted around.

"Ninth Master, you have great resolve! This Warm Sun Spirit Jade Bracelet uses exquisite materials and is not easy to refine. One price: three hundred and eighty Spirit Stones!"

"'Heart-Clearing Tea,' one canister is priced at one hundred Spirit Stones."

"The century-old Red Sun Ginseng has abundant medicinal power; ninety Spirit Stones, no cheating on the price!"

Chen Qingyuan looked at Shopkeeper Qian in surprise!

"Huh! This fatty is so honest in doing business now; he didn't even inflate the price!"

He picked up the jade bracelet and played with it in his hand. This item was too expensive; whether he could actually give it away would probably depend on Miss Xie.

"If we can truly become Dao Companions, it doesn't matter if I give it to her."

"If it's not a good fit, then you can't blame me for being stingy..."

"After all, converted, this thing would be worth an apartment in my past life!"

After letting his mind wander for a moment, he looked up.

"Shopkeeper Qian, for all three items together, give me a bundle price!"

"This... this..."

Shopkeeper Qian clenched his right hand into a fist and rubbed it against his left palm for a long time, looking as if his heart ached!

"Fine, fine! For the three treasures, a total of five hundred and fifty Spirit Stones! If you think that's reasonable, take them!"

Chen Qingyuan knew this price was close to the bottom line, so he didn't say more!

He nodded readily: "Deal!"

...

Everything was ready. Three days later, the wind and snow eased slightly!

Chen Qingyuan left the workshop alone, wearing a green cloak.

He headed in the direction of Red Willow Lagoon.

Little did he know, not long after he left, a member of the Law Enforcement Team guarding the workshop entrance suddenly abandoned his post.