Chapter 386: This Old Man’s Status Is Very High!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Strange talents were always highly sought-after tactical resources that brought more benefits than detriments to those in authority. This was especially so when he had met such an expert in this chaotic war times; it was obviously a blessing that heaven had given him. How could he miss this chance at making an acquaintance?
An unparalleled expert like this was absolutely qualified to be the magical retainer of any family!
Young Master Lan, as Ziyou’s nobleman from the chancellor’s residence, wondered if more could come out of this encounter...
If it was a success, then it would be the foundation of his family flourishing power for ages to come!
A shadow stood at the entrance of the cave. When everyone turned around, there was a tiny bear about two feet tall standing at the entrance. It was obviously at a loss; its round eyes stared at the crowd in the cave, looking innocent and adorable.
It was as if the bear was puzzled if it had gotten the wrong door. Upon being sure that it was right, it looked even more confused as it turned back around, scratching its head while standing still at the entrance.
The bear was even holding a big bucket of clean water in its front paw.
"What an adorable bear!" A girl’s eyes were glazed with adoration.
It was so cute and adorable, innocent and dumb, but she really wished to hug and pet it! This was a baby cub that had yet to grow up!
The girls were immediately enticed by the bear’s adorable innocence.
Yun Yang’s voice sounded, "Dummy, carry the water in."
The bear carried the pail and walked over, avoiding everyone along its way; its eyes were filled with wonder and unadulterated wariness as if it was beyond bewildered at the many people in its home.
"This bear has gone to bring water; how quaint!"
"How obedient!"
"I want one too…"
"So fun! It’s too cute!"
"Is it really called Dummy?"
"It looks a little slow indeed, the name is befitting. Still, it’s truly adorable."
…
The Niello Bear carried the bucket of water and watched the men and women with disdain, rolling its eyes as it entered. "Cute?"
"I could swallow all of you in a single gulp!"
After a while, the group saw the bear approach with half a bucket of water and put it down on the ground endearingly before gesturing twice.
Yun Yang’s voice drifted out, "You may drink some water to replenish yourselves."
The group was, of course, filled with gratitude and thanks once again.
Under Yun Yang’s purposeful ministrations, his image of an expert of at least tens of years of reclusion was solidly forged!
An old cave, a black bear as a servant, a commanding aura, and the imposing swarm of snakes retreating before his might – even the terrifying serpent king had backed off.
What an image of an unparalleled prodigy!
Young Master Lan was clearly awestruck, and so were the others.
Yun Yang came out to have a drink before coughing it out in the cave. What issued from his mouth resembled a black mist. There came a violent hacking before a mouthful of blood was spat out. His fair skin turned pale as he turned around slowly.
The group was shocked – how could such an expert carry such an injury? One that was fairly severe, by the looks of it.
"Senior, are you well?" Young Master Lan asked earnestly.
"No big deal. I won’t die anytime soon." Yun Yang sighed bitterly, "If it weren’t for this injury, why would this old man have stayed here in seclusion for over three hundred and fifty years?"
"Over three hundred and fifty years?"
The corners of everyone’s lips twitched in amazement.
So, this expert has been here for three hundred and fifty years? Just how old was he, then?
"May I ask what injury ails senior?" Young Master Lan asked courteously, "Senior’s saving grace can never be forgotten, this young one might be able to express a bit of my gratitude in this aspect."
Yun Yang rolled his eyes and scoffed, "What a bold claim! This old man hasn’t been able to recover despite the passing of three hundred years; instead, it has only taken most of my capability away. I am stuck and can only soothe it temporarily with arcane magic. What ability would someone young like you have to be able to help me?"
Young Master Lan could discern that all the expert had said was that his injury was hard to cure but he had not rejected him directly. Delighted, he replied, "Perhaps senior doesn’t know it but the current Unrivaled Physician is my grandfather’s best friend. His skill is unmatched in this world. What is even more of a coincidence is that he’s currently staying in Zilong City. If senior…"
Yun Yang rolled his eyes and said, "The Unrivaled Physician? Hmph, other than Physician Genius Sun Damao, who else could have such a title?"
Young Master Lan answered with a smile, "Senior is right. The current Unrivaled Physician is the Physician Genius’ descendant and also his family’s current heir."
Yun Yang hummed before turning around abruptly. "Your family is acquainted with the Physician Genius’ descendant? A close family friend?"
Young Master Lan said, "Senior doesn’t know this, but my grandfather is the Empire of Ziyou’s current chancellor, Lan Wuxin. As for Lady Zi here, she is a descendant of the Empire of Ziyou’s aristocrats, those of the royal blood."
Yun Yang glanced at them indifferently and said with squinted eyes, "What grand backgrounds you hail from! Royalty and chancellors…"
"We’re only nobles in the eyes of a worldly commoner, absolutely nothing in the eyes of senior. Senior is an immortal, high above claims to royalty." Young Master Lan apologized quickly.
Of course, he knew that a reclusive expert like Yun Yang, one that was so skilled and capable, would never think much of nobility and fame!
Subsequently, under the persuasion of Young Master Lan and the other young masters and ladies, Yun Yang, the reclusive expert, had finally agreed, albeit halfheartedly, to go to Zilong City and ask the Physician Genius to heal his injury.
The crowd cheered as if they had completed a massive feat.
"I have to make it clear first. If it’s useless, this old man will return immediately but if otherwise, I naturally won’t mistreat your kind intentions!" Yun Yang said in indignation.
"Naturally. Senior is our saving grace. Your mercy can’t be repaid, we’ll do all we can if there’s something you ask for!" Young Master Lan said formally.
A reclusive expert! An absolute prodigy!
Young Master Lan and companions were awestruck to the point of speechlessness.
It was simply a myth to coax a reclusive expert to come out of the forest.
First, a dozen big black bears came out of nowhere, carrying a large rock, tens of thousands of catties in weight to block the cave entrance. The man then stood there quietly for a while before he sighed softly, "Parting with the worldly realm for three hundred years, we shall meet again today; the richness and splendor pass like dreams and wind, immortality shall once again be turned back…"
With a wave of his sleeves, his finger swiped at his ring as a ray of light flared out.
A set of new, green, robes shimmered and materialized in his hands.
This was indeed legendary equipment that appeared out of thin air.
Everyone’s eyes grew slightly wild.
They then saw the mountain spring form a waterfall out of nowhere with a wave of this unmatched expert’s hand as he tidied himself up with it. He then shaved his messy beard off and coiffed his long hair with a seven-colored jade pin that also appeared out of the blue.
It was like he had become another person. Although not handsome and still tinged with age, he was more noticeable now, as if he was an innate focal point.
Wherever he went, he would naturally be worshipped by tens of thousands of people.
The casual and fashionable cutting of that green gown that was draped over his shoulders gave him a sense of unrestrained chic.
He turned and walked away without a single glance behind. Beside him, an adorable black bear cub followed obediently. Unnoticed by most, a small, golden snake was wrapped snugly around its wrist.