Faceted Jade a.k.a Carven Jade [ENG Translation]

CHAPTER 25

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"Fu Daoyou," uttered Qin Yan, lowering his gaze at these words. He reached out to touch the teacup on the side, looked at the person reflected in it, and drawled, "I don't understand these words of yours."

The lids of his eyes concealed the emotions in them, and Fu Changling smiled. "It doesn't matter if you don't understand."

"Have you also dabbled in the Art of Divination, Fu Daoyou?" Qin Yan took a sip of his tea and looked up. "You seem to know a lot of things that ordinary people don't."

"The Art of Divination," Fu Changling heard the faint sound of noise outside, indicating that they were approaching Qingshui Town. He turned his head and said slowly, "I did learn a little. But the only reason I know so much more is because I've had some unusual encounters."

"I see." Qin Yan gave a nod. "Then, aside from what you've already said, does Fu Daoyou have any other findings?"

"For the time being, no," said Fu Changling, shaking his head. Upon hearing this, Qin Yan put down his teacup and said politely, "Then, Fu Daoyou will rest for now. Lord Fu will pick you up once we reach Qingshui Town. I will report all the information you have provided and will also explain to the elders what transpired when you were injured. The Hongmeng Heavenly Palace will try its utmost to help you with your Jindan situation, so don't worry too much."

Fu Changling said nothing. He sipped his tea and only thought about what Qin Yan meant.

Upon arrival in Qingshui Town, he would then have to follow his father back to the Fu Clan. However, he now preferred to follow Qin Yan instead of going back to the Fu Clan.

He didn't know what Qin Yan had gone through in the latter portion of his life. Given Qin Yan's character at present and his devotion to his master, there was no way he would hold a grudge against Jiang Yebai simply because he was punished at the Golden Light Temple and ended up killing him. There must be more to this than meets the eye. Now that Qin Yan was going back alone, he was a bit apprehensive after all.

He hesitated for a while. Before Qin Yan rose to leave, he suddenly said, "I have a favour to ask of you, Qin Daoyou."

Despite being a little taken aback, Qin Yan nevertheless asked, "What is it?"

"Umm," Fu Changling hesitated for a moment and said with some embarrassment, "do you still need additional hands around you?"

Qin Yan was stunned, and Fu Changling hastened to correct himself, saying, "What I meant was, is the Hongmeng Heavenly Palace still short of disciples? You see, I'm no longer able to make the most of my Jindan. My home is a hornet's nest, and returning to the Fu Clan is extremely risky right now. Can you take me back to Hongmeng Heavenly Palace? People will be less likely to hassle me if I find an errand beside you because of your reputation."

"You might want to inform Lord Fu of this matter." Qin Yan immediately refused upon hearing this. "Lord Fu, after all, is your father, and he'll undoubtedly come up with a solution for you."

"What kind of solution can he possibly come up with?" Fu Changling displayed a notable snide expression on his face. "He's scared to death of Yue Sihua."

"Lord Fu is not such a person."

"That's because you don't know him!" Quickly correcting what Qin Yan had in mind, Fu Changling said, "Don't look at him while he's out and about hollering there and here, because at home he really has no standing at all. My stepmother runs our household, and I'm an illegitimate son who leads a very terrible existence. Qin Yan," Fu Changling showed a pleading look, "will you please keep on the good deeds you started by seeing them through to the end and help me?"