20 Blue drop

It was dusk, the sun began to set and dyed the sky with a red evening, as the time continued to flow it turned black.

In the academy, the class was over. The students walked out from the academy in groups of twos and threes.

"I'm really happy today, I learned quite a few things. Especially how to use the Moonlight Gu."

"The way the moonblade flies in the air looks so cool. It's too bad that my talent isn't enough, so in the future I can only be a logistics Gu Master, I won't be able to go onto the battlefield." 

The young teenagers happily chatted away. A few of them called their friends over.

Fang Zheng was talking to Fang Yuan in front of the academy gate.

"Brother, I will definitely try to win the task this time!"

Fang Zheng's eyes were filled with burning passion. He knows Fang Yuan's ability, he also wants to be strong like Fang Yuan. For that, he first had to get recognition from Fang Yuan first.

'If I can win this assignment, maybe my brother will recognize me in the open. Not just in times of need, like in the discussion on adoption.'

Fang Yuan only listened to Fang Zheng, he didn't really care about winning this task. He has received an allowance from the clan leader, he no longer needs to win this assignment for only 20 primeval stones.

But what is more important is to keep Fang Zheng under his control, if Fang Zheng is left like this, maybe he will become a Rank three Gu Master before Fang Yuan, this is not good.

In the novel, the clan leader only teaches Fang Zheng in secret. But in this world because of Fang Yuan's actions, Fang Zheng is now directly under the guidance of the clan leader, this will accelerate his growth.

'I have to keep Fang Zheng in check!!!'

"Calm down Fang Zheng, you seem too passionate about cultivation. Remember, cultivation is a long and difficult path, you don't need to rush, moreover we are not being distracted or bullied by uncle anymore. " Fang Yuan said this with a bit of caring intent.

Fang Zheng looked disappointed with Fang Yuan's response, he was thinking that Fang Yuan would encourage him.

"I understand brother, but I will try to become stronger!"

Fang Zheng was still stubborn to continue his hard work.

Fang Yuan shook his head, he looked disappointed with Fang Zheng's attitude, Fang Zheng became confused because of this.

'Am I doing something wrong?' He thought.

"Fang Zheng, my little brother, you misunderstood. I'm not telling you to stop working hard, I'm telling you to take care of your health, you're the only one I consider as family. If you get hurt while practicing, won't that hurt me too? " Not like before, this time Fang Yuan clearly hinted his care toward Fang Zheng.

Fang Yuan held Fang Zheng's shoulder with both hands, he tried to make Fang Zheng understand his anxiety.

'Even though I told Fang Zheng to slow down his growth, that's not a good thing either, the clan leader will be suspicious of me.'

If Fang Zheng tried to train hard in a hurry, he would gain experience.

If Fang Zheng practiced at a slow pace and at a steady pace, he would gain understanding.

Everything had a risk, all Fang Yuan needed to do was lead Fang Zheng into a path that was less risky to his own plans.

Hearing Fang Yuan express his concern, Fang Zheng felt very happy, he did not often hear Fang Yuan speak his concern directly.

'As I thought, brother is the only one I can consider as family!'

"Very well, brother. I will train more calmly and steadily, but I can't make the clan leader's good name tarnished by my loss in this task. "

After some conversation, Fang Zheng finally left.

Fang Yuan finally felt relieved in his heart, he managed to guide Fang Zheng to the path he wanted.

'This world is fair, if you get something, you also have to lose something.'

Fang Yuan got a place to live and an allowance, on the other hand, Feng Zheng is now under the direct guidance of the clan leader, which makes him stronger very quickly. Too fast for Fang Yuan's taste!

"But that's what makes this world interesting, if I just find it easy to go to immortality, wouldn't it be boring?"

Of course Fang Yuan did not mean to create obstacles that would inconvenience him, he only wanted to enjoy his struggle to immortality.

Fang Yuan went home to his house but his mind was full of thoughts.

First was the Gu Masters of the Bai clan, they were Rank two Gu Masters, their death was not something that the elders of the Bai clan could easily ignore.

They would definitely investigate the reason for their disappearance, more so that they last took on a mission to spy on the Gu Yue clan.

What if they get caught? Had the Gu Yue clan managed to squeeze information from them, moreover several days had passed.

The second was the Gu worms that Fang Yuan had just acquired, he had been looking for information regarding these Gu worms. Although he got information about these Gu worms from Ko Ki's note, he just wanted to make sure.

Current Gu, was an advanced version of Stream Gu, this Gu can bring out a powerful stream of water when used. This stream of water was rather cold than warm and could be thrown up to 20 m.

After Fang Yuan searched further and deeper into the Current Gu he found information regarding his second loot from the two Bai clan members: the Water Drop Gu. It turned out that this Gu provided food for Stream Gu and several advanced versions.

The biggest gain was the Water Snake Gu. It could be used like some reconnaissance drones of the military on earth to spy on people or to attack people directly. It was the first connection that Fang Yuan received towards the Enslavement Path, although the "resulting water serpent" after using the Gu did not really count as a living being.

Regarding food, this Gu needs snake meat as food, this is not something difficult to find for the current Fang Yuan.

The Gu who caused Fang Yuan the most research problems was the Water Needle Gu, because in the first place it was not mentioned in Ko Ki's note. Only when Fang Yuan read reports about some conflict that happen against the Bai Clan did he find the following information: Water Needle Gu when used will launch like a projectile, with strong penetration power among Rank 2 Gu, but it's only weakness is to take this Gu back after firing it and requires blue needle grass for food, this can be bought by Fang Yuan, moreover the use of this material is very wide, although Fang Yuan buying it in large quantities will not attract too much attention.

Moreover, Fang Yuan was a cautious person, he would definitely create a situation where he would not be suspected.

The problem now was getting food for the Water Drop Gu. This Gu requires blue drop as its food. 

Blue drop comes from a pond that contains clear blue water and should not be exposed to direct sunlight, when some time has passed, the bottom of the pond will create water droplets that have crystallized, this is the blue drop.

The Gu Yue clan has underground spaces for moon orchid breeding and cultivation, because there is still a large space, this blue drop pond was created, because this resource point does not require much effort to maintain.

Blue drop is only used for two things, refinement and food ingredients for Water Drop Gu.

But for a small clan like the Gu Yue clan, there is almost no other usage than feeding the Water Drop Gu. So it will attract attention when someone buys blue drops in large quantities or in regular periods.

The Gu Yue clan focus on Moonlight Gu and its advanced versions, so they don't really care about blue drops, the Bai clan also needs these blue drops, so they must have a resource point to produce this material.

'The problem is why do I need this blue drop in large quantities?'

If Fang Yuan bought blue drops in large quantities or regularly in a certain amount of time, then this would attract attention to the people who supervised him, the clan leader, academy elder, and Chi Lian. He needed a reason for this blue drop, because the only usage of this blue drop is to feed Water Drop Gu that has direct connection to Stream Gu.

Water Drop Gu main function is to produce food ingredients for Stream Gu and some of its advanced versions.

So maybe he will trigger some false flag, like being stamped as a traitor, a spy from the Bai clan.

The clan leader was aware of the influence of Fang Yuan in the actions Fang Zheng would take, if Fang Yuan asked Fang Zheng to leave the village, maybe he would comply. Therefore Fang Yuan is under the supervision of the clan leader and the elders.

The academy elder was also ordered by the clan leader to pay attention to Fang Yuan's behavior, but he also had his own reasons. According to him Fang Yuan is a unique individual, he can understand learning quickly and does not often create problems.

He also thought that Fang Yuan might become a close aid for Fang Zheng if guided properly, this is why the academy elders should not be too hasty in dealing with Fang Yuan.

Chi Lian, on the other hand, only thought about his personal and factional benefits, he initially thought that Fang Yuan was just a leech against Fang Zheng, but after the incident during the adoption process, he realized how important the influence Fang Yuan had.

Without Fang Yuan realizing it, he arrived at the gate of his house.

"Good evening, young master Fang Yuan."

The guard greeted Fang Yuan in a friendly manner.

Fang Yuan only glanced at him and walked in when the guard opened the gate.

When Fang Yuan approached the door, he was welcomed by Li Wei.

"Young master Fang Yuan, Master Chi Lian came to see you, he has been waiting inside."

"Okay, I'll meet him after I wash my body"

Fang Yuan walked through Li Wei and took a detour to avoid the room where Chi Lian was waiting.

Li Wei felt that Fang Yuan had never considered herself from the start, this made her a little discouraged.

She could accept the fact that Fang Yuan had no interest in her, but now that she was not trying to get close to him for her own interest, she had to bring him to meet Chi Lian right now, because Chi Lian was already waiting for quite a long time.

Li Wei's real master is Chi Lian. How could she trouble Chi Lian because of her incompetence.

For that she needs to make Fang Yuan meet Chi Lian no matter what.

"Wait, young master, actually Master Chi Lian has been waiting for you a long time ago, I think ..."

Li Wei must pay close attention to her words, she didn't want to make Fang Yuan hate her more than this, she knew that Fang Yuan always did what he said.

Li Wei lowered her head. She realized that Fang Yuan was staring at her now, she did not want to meet Fang Yuan's gaze.

"Alright, I'll be there after changing my clothes."

A sense of joy rose in Li Wei's heart, because for the first time she served Fang Yuan, this is the first time that Fang Yuan changed his own words.

But that wasn't enough, she had to bring Fang Yuan to see Chi Lian right now!

Her body was covered in cold sweat, her hands were shaking, and her heart was filled with anxiety, her mouth opened and closed looking for the right words to persuade Fang Yuan while looking down.

Fang Yuan was still standing in front of Li Wei, he realized what was going on, he was actually doing this on purpose, so that Li Wei would have fear of him.

'It's better to have people who are afraid of me than people who admire me'

People are afraid of someone will rethink before they act.

People who admire other people will do what they think they want, they think that the people they admire will tolerate their actions.

This is Fang Yuan thought, he was fed up with these prostitutes because they always try to get close to Fang Yuan.

Of course this wasn't solely for his feelings, if approaching these prostitutes to make Fang Yuan profit, he will receive them with open arms.

"What are you doing? Didn't you say Elder Chi Lian was waiting? Lead the way!"

Li Wei was still trapped in her head, she did not expect that Fang Yuan would really want to see Chi Lian.

"A-Ah, alright young master. Please come this way."

She led the way to Fang Yuan, on her face can be seen a feeling of relief and happiness.

She didn't need to be scolded by Chi Lian nor did she need to hear Fang Yuan's rejection.

'That bitch, she already knew this will happen'

But in her heart there is still anger, it is Lu Hua. She chose to serve Chi Lian while Li Wei asked Fang Yuan to see Chi Lian.

Inside the waiting room, Chi Lian was waiting for the Fang Yuan to arrive.

He maintained his dignity as an elder, he did not welcome Fang Yuan because of that.

Fang Yuan did not seem to care about it, he sat down on the chair right in front of Chi Lian.

He didn't mince words, after sitting down, he immediately asked the reason why Chi Lian had come.

"What did Elder Chi Lian want to discuss with me, to have you come in person?"

Chi Lian already knew the attitude that Fang Yuan had, because in the previous few days he came to carry out the task of guiding Fang Yuan.

But even so, he still felt that Fang Yuan had no respect for him as an elder.

'This kid, if it weren't for he was Fang Zheng's brother, I might have taught him a lesson long ago'

But Chi Lian can't do that, he needs Fang Yuan to have a good relationship with him. If not, everything he did would be in vain.

"Fang Yuan, you shouldn't act like that to an elder, moreover I am your tutor. Forget about that, I came here because of your previous request."

Fang Yuan had thought of the best plan in his opinion, the best way to get the blue drop without attracting unwanted attention.

It was through Chi Lian, because he would do anything to get a good relationship with Fang Yuan. What's more, this blue drop has a lower selling price than moon orchid flower petals.

If ten moon orchid flower petals cost one primeval stone, fifteen blue drops cost one primeval stone.

This is because maintenance for blue drops is not that difficult, all you need to do is harvest them when the time comes.

Because this village is focused on Moonlight Gu, the blue drop has almost no buyers in this village. Usually blue drop is only sold in large quantities when the caravan comes.

"Why do you need this blue drop? This material is only used to feed Water Drop Gu, don't tell me you have it? " There was deep meaning in Chi Lian's words.

Fang Yuan did not respond to Chi Lian's question.

The reason why Chi Lian said this was because the Gu Yue clan only knew the function of this material to feed Water Drop Gu.

Chi Lian knew that Fang Yuan was not an ordinary person, because when he taught him, Fang Yuan understood it with one hearing. So Chi Lian has his own perspective towards Fang Yuan.

"Do you know any other function of this blue drop?" He asked again because Fang Yuan didn't respond in the first question.

Chi Lian wanted to know the reason Fang Yuan was interested in this material, if it turned out Fang Yuan was really interested in this blue drop out of curiosity, then he could use this opportunity to approach Fang Yuan as a supplier. He doesn't care what Fang Yuan will do with this blue drop, as long as he can get along with him, it will be enough.

Although there was some red line. If it turned out that Fang Yuan used it to feed Water Drop Gu, then this matter would be something that might be beyond his abilities to handle. Like where did Fang Yuan get this Gu ? Is he a spy ?

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By Nefar-inn and Spyrakles