222: Chapter 212 222: Chapter 212 Lai Jianlin spoke of the pills that he had exchanged for with his own money, making the others feel embarrassed to ask him to take them out again.
Just the thought that each person would receive two pills each was already an unexpected delight.
Lai Jianlin had risked his life to bring back these pills.
Even though they all wished for their own sons or fathers to grow stronger, they knew they must become stronger themselves first and only then, should the opportunity arise, allow their family members to grow stronger as well.
The Elders all agreed and each took two bottles of pills and left, heading back to their respective courtyards to cultivate.
After those people had left, Family Head Lai picked up the remaining four bottles of pills and before leaving, he said to his son:
“Son, I know you’ll certainly have more, maybe even other ideas.
If possible, let your grandmother and your mother grow stronger too.”
“Father, I understand,” Lai Jianlin said to his father, not telling any lies, but not revealing more than he needed either.
Lai Jianlin arrived at his grandmother’s courtyard.
The old ancestor was in seclusion; his grandmother, thinking she could no longer advance in her cultivation, had given up on progressing further.
She would only meditate morning and evening, spending most of her time sunbathing in the courtyard.
Upon hearing Lai Jianlin’s voice, the old lady joyfully rose from her chair.
As a fellow cultivator, her eyesight was good, and she stared intently at her grandson.
“My dear grandson, have you returned?
Approaching his grandmother, Lai Jianlin paid his respects and said joyfully:
“Grandma, I’ve come back to see you, and I’ve also brought you a gift.”
“It’s good enough that you’ve come back, I’ve missed you so much.
I’m old now and don’t need any gifts; you keep them for yourself!”
Her kind smile warmed Lai Jianlin’s heart.
A man who battles in the outside world also bears a heart like a child’s, in need of comfort and care.
Lai Jianlin felt such concern from a family member, especially since his grandmother and mother had taught him together since he was young.
His grandfather and father were often busy; he spent more time with his grandmother and mother who were concerned about teaching him everything.
“Grandma, this gift is specially brought back for you.
If you don’t accept it, many would be eager to have it,” Lai Jianlin playfully teased his grandmother.
“Alright, grandma is looking forward to seeing what kind of gift my grandson has brought me.”
“Look, what are these?” Lai Jianlin took two bottles out of his storage bag and placed them in his grandmother’s hands.
“Is this… is this a top-grade pill?” Old Madam Lai’s hands shook holding the pills, as she had never seen such pills before.
Her heart trembled with excitement, thinking that perhaps this was it—her life might soon end, unable to accompany her husband on the Path of Longevity.
But now, hope had been brought to her; seeing a top-grade pill meant there was a chance for improvement, a chance to travel even further on the Path of Longevity.
Seeing her grandson marry and have children was also her greatest wish as a grandmother.
One of these pills is a Vitality Pill, and the other is a Nourishing Soul Pill.
Taking the two pills together and cultivating will yield even better results,” Lai Jianlin explained to his grandmother the origin of the top-grade pills and mentioned that this time, both the grandfather and significant members of the family had them, assuring her that she could cultivate with peace of mind.
Old Madam Lai nodded, her smile brimming with tears of joy.
“Son, Mother… What’s wrong with Mother?” Madam Lai hurried over upon hearing her son had returned, eager to see him.
Then, hearing that her son was with Old Madam Lai, she didn’t wait for him to come to see her but went to Old Madam first to pay her respects and incidentally to see her son.
“Mother, you’ve come at the right time; I have a gift for you,” Lai Jianlin said upon seeing his mother, who hadn’t changed much in appearance over a few years and whose cultivation seemed to have remained the same as before.
It seemed they had reached their limit in the past few years, but fortunately, he had purchased pills.
“I have a gift too?” Madam Lai beamed with joy, her eyes crinkling into a smile.
As a mother, she longed for her son’s presence, for his return.
The fact that her son had the thought to bring a gift, regardless of its value, made her as a mother very happy.
“This pill is for you, Mother.
It’s a top-grade pill that I’ve bought this time,” Lai Jianlin told his mother about the purpose of the pill, also advising her to keep it a secret.
Madam Lai, like Old Madam Lai, was equally thrilled, thinking her cultivation level could not rise further.
The hope of a mere advancement was every cultivator’s dream.
Lai Jianlin chatted with his mother and grandmother a little longer, then returned to his own courtyard, instructing the people there not to disturb him.
He went back to his room, activated the formation, and took a Vitality Pill.
His cultivation had already reached Mid Foundation Establishment, and he had once been proud to become a Direct Disciple within the Immortal Sect.
This time in Immortal Venerable City, after seeing so many powerful beings, he felt his cultivation was so low; always being protected by others, it had been a significant blow to his youthful pride.
It was imperative that he became more powerful.
After consuming the pill, Lai Jianlin felt the extraordinary effects of the top-grade pill; it dissolved into a powerful vitality that coursed through every meridian in his body, making him stronger.
The rich vitality flowed through his meridians, strengthening and widening them.
The barrier to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage automatically opened, and the rush didn’t stop there, it pressed on towards Great Perfection.
Lai Jianlin held back his excitement as he circulated his cultivation technique, striving to break through the massive barrier to Golden Core.
Channeling the intense vitality within him, he battered the Golden Core barrier time and again until he finally broke through.