I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 57 - 56: Preservation Box

The treatment offered to the Guest Elder of the Ye Family is quite generous. For Ye Chun to say such words indicates his satisfaction with the medicine concocted by Li Xing. Ye Qingting felt delighted and promptly threw Ye Chun another trump card.

"Grandfather, take a look at this."

"A Preservation Jade Box? The jade is coarse, the carving is ordinary, it’s certainly not a product of our Ye Family. Hmm? This, this is—!"

Ye Chun suddenly stood up, holding the coarsely made and ordinarily carved jade box as if it were a rare treasure.

The talismans inscribed on the inner wall of the jade box contain the passage of time, capable of preserving the effect of herbs at the moment they are placed inside the jade box.

This preservation talisman far surpasses our Ye Family’s ancestral methods.

So what if the box is coarsely made? The talismans work well!

Ye Chun’s voice was so excited that it altered, "Where did you get this?" In a swift moment of thought, Ye Chun suddenly considered a possibility, "Could it be from that amateur Healing Master?"

The Preservation Jade Box is commonly used by Healing Masters. His grandson went to Datang City and met a Healing Master. Although an amateur, that master would also use a Preservation Jade Box, so the source of this jade box became obvious.

Ye Chun’s expression gradually turned solemn. If this preservation box was indeed crafted by that Healing Master, then perhaps this matter is not so simple.

This advanced preservation talisman shares a remarkable resemblance to the Immortal Array recorded in the Heaven-Reaching Tower’s ancient texts. It is absolutely beyond the reach of common folk. Could it be that someone intentionally set a trap, plotting against our grandson and the Ye Family?

Ye Qingting, who was raised by Ye Chun from a young age, understood Ye Chun’s concerns all too well. Honestly, if Ye Qingting weren’t certain that Li Xing had no ulterior motives towards the Ye Family, he might have entertained suspicions of a conspiracy theory as well.

Ye Qingting explained calmly:

"No, this jade box was purchased by a friend who served as a guide. I discovered it by chance and earnestly requested her to resell it to me. Rest assured, I’ve already thoroughly investigated its origins, and there are no doubts, which is why I brought it back to seek your approval. If you agree that the jade box is satisfactory, I will contact the talisman master who crafted it."

Ye Chun felt a weight lifted from his heart. "Hahaha, great, as expected of my good grandchild!" Ye Chun smiled so widely that his eyes turned into crescents, confirming that among all the grandchildren, Qingting was indeed the most accomplished.

"It’s more than decent; it’s simply perfect! The talisman master who designed such talismans must rank highly! You must personally oversee this matter; if necessary, Grandfather can accompany you on a visit!"

"Grandfather, I have a friend who is well-acquainted with this talisman master, so I can handle it with him. It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to join us."

"Hmm." Ye Chun nodded, "Most high-ranking talisman masters are arrogant and conceited; you mustn’t neglect them. It’s best if we can buy the patent for this talisman, no matter the cost, as long as it’s not so enormous that we’d have to sell the Ye Family’s property, you can make the decision without consulting me."

"Understood."

Ye Qingting agreed verbally, though internally he felt that buying the patent wouldn’t work, since Li Xing herself needed to use the Preservation Jade Box. He planned to discuss it with her when he had the time, hoping to find a mutually beneficial solution.

"Since you’ve brought back the medicine, make sure to visit your cousin tomorrow. Also, bring some local specialties to your second aunt; Housekeeper Hu has already prepared them."

"Okay. Aren’t you coming with me?"

"I... won’t be going." Thinking of his daughter’s current condition, Ye Chun felt both heartbroken and regretful. Despite thinking about her every day, he simply didn’t have the face to visit her. He bore an undeniable responsibility for his daughter’s plight.

"By the way, how did you know there were Spirit Fruits in Datang?"

"... It was Uncle Ning who told me."

Ye Chun fell silent, and after a long pause, he let out a deep sigh:

"Sin, it’s all sin!"

Ye Chun got up and left with Housekeeper Hu, leaving Ye Qingting feeling uneasy as he watched his grandfather’s increasingly hunched figure.

That evening, Ye Qingting was preparing to send a message to Cui Tianxiao when, coincidentally, a message from Cui Tianxiao came in first.

// What’s so funny: Qingting, I miss Xing Er! //

// Dragonfly: Come on, get a grip. //

// What’s so funny: Can you honestly say you don’t miss her? Without Xing Er, the air feels less fresh, and the meals at home aren’t as delicious as Xing Er’s stew! //

Ye Qingting found no way to refute because he felt the same way. The family chef was poached from a three-star restaurant with a high salary, making the food usually very tasty, but tonight’s dinner felt soulless to Ye Qingting.

Though lying in a spacious and comfortable bedroom, he found himself suffering from insomnia, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable, unlike the restful sleep he experienced when camping outdoors, leaving him utterly baffled.

// Dragonfly: I need to go to Tianyi City tomorrow; are you coming? //

// What’s so funny: I’m in! //

Tianyi City is the first city established by the Thirty-Six Sages on the Qianyuan Continent, endowed with both historical significance and religious importance, granting it a lofty status on the Qianyuan Continent. Calling it the capital of Qianyuan Continent wouldn’t be an overstatement.

Qianyuan Continent’s noble families regard residing in Tianyi City as an honor. The Chu Family, being an established noble family on the Qianyuan Continent, possesses deep roots, with manor houses built almost as grand as the Imperial Palace.

After being led into the owner’s exclusive private parlor by the housekeeper, Ye Qingting and Cui Tianxiao finally met Chu Yunyi. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Cousin!"

"Chu God!"

"Qingting, Ah Xiao, long time no see." Chu Yunyi greeted them casually and invited them to sit, personally making tea for both.

Since being injured, Chu Yunyi had been shutting his doors to guests, but his cousin held a unique place in his heart. Hearing that Ye Qingting had come, despite his fatigue and unbearable headache, with no desire to speak, Chu Yunyi still mustered the strength to personally receive them.

"Cousin, you look unwell." Ye Qingting honestly didn’t expect that even after such a long recuperation, his cousin’s face still lacked any color, indicating how dangerous the situation once was.

With the perennial soft smile on his face, Chu Yunyi said faintly, "It’s nothing, just a slow recovery."

"Chu God, you rest; let me do it." Cui Tianxiao took over the teapot, brewing tea while observing Chu Yunyi furtively, feeling uncomfortable. He couldn’t bear to see attractive people suffer, especially not his own idol.

"Qingting, how is Grandfather?"

"Grandfather is well. He asked me to tell you to take good care of yourself and not to worry about anything else."

Chu Yunyi nodded slightly. Given his current state, he couldn’t even endure going through the Teleportation Port; even if there was trouble with the maternal side of the family, he couldn’t offer any help.

"How are Aunt and Uncle?"

"Father went to Shenxiu City and probably won’t return until next month. Mother’s mental state has improved greatly recently. A few days ago, she mentioned you, wondering if you’d forgotten about her since you hadn’t visited for so long."

Ye Qingting blushed, "Aunt has every right to complain; I will make sure to visit more often in the future."

Chu Yunyi smiled, "You needn’t take it seriously; you know my mother’s temperament—no matter how often you visit, she’d always think it’s too little."

Realizing the logic, Ye Qingting soon felt relieved.

"Cousin, I acquired some good medicine on my recent trip; take a look." Ye Qingting presented the Spirit Fruit Powder to Chu Yunyi.

Without needing further explanation from Ye Qingting, Chu Yunyi recognized that the jar of brown powder must be medicine made from the Spirit Fruit.

During this time, both the Chu Family and the Ye Family had gathered a large number of Spirit Fruits, hiring Healing Masters at great expense to prepare them, almost feeding them to him as a staple, yet the results were minimal.

Now, the very scent of Spirit Fruit made Chu Yunyi feel nauseous, yet he had no choice but to consume it for recovery, driving his psyche nearly to the brink of distortion.