Chapter 10

In his musings, Lin Ming noticed that the carriage had stopped.

A young woman of overwhelming beauty stepped out of it, pure and scholarly.

She wore a white dress, her black hair flowing down to her waist.

Her skin glowed with the lustre of beautiful jade; her appearance was as mesmerizing as the full moon; her eyes sparkled like the waters of autumn.

Lin Ming was momentarily startled.

Still, he was far from suffering from the well-known: 'Infatuation at first sight'.

He was already an adult. If he lost his temper over something like this...

It could well be said that he had lived in vain!

'Hm... Why does that sound so familiar?'

Accompanying Qin Xingxuan were some guards and maidens. They all maintained the utmost respect. No was a wonder considering all that she represented.

When the group got far enough into the fair to lose sight of them, Lin Ming waved his hand in front of Lin Xiaodong's stunned face.

"Xiaodong, let's go."

Lin Xiaodong was startled and smiled sheepishly.

Lin Ming seing this, gently reassured his friend, "Don't worry. After all, this is Qin Xingxuan we're talking about."

"You're right!" Lin Xiaodong nodded vigorously, agreeing with his words.

But then, Lin Xiaodong said, "However, this is unexpected, Brother Ming."

Confused, Lin Ming asked, "What do you mean?"

Lin Xiaodong put his hand to his chin and explain, "Normally you spend your time training nonstop, ignoring anything not related to martial arts. So, that you knowing about the existence of Qin Xingxuan, the greatest beauty, is unexpected!"

Understanding now, Lin Ming said, "I only know a little, nothing really special."

He wasn't lying. After all, he only read ten chapters of the web novel.

Now, as for the memories of the original Lin Ming? Lin Xiaodong wasn't wrong.

That boy only had eyes for martial arts.

"In any case, come with me to buy a few things."

Lin Xiaodong asked curiously, "A weapon and herbs to prepare you for the Seven Profound Martial House test?"

"Not really," Lin Ming shook his head.

Increasingly curious, Lin Xiaodong let out a flurry of questions...

"A suit of armor?"

"New clothes?"

For the last question, a suggestive smile emerged on his face, "Is it..."

Stopping him, Lin Ming said, "You'll see. Just follow me."

From what Lin Ming knew of Lin Xiaodong, it was best to stop him before it was too late.

They first entered a not very large store that was noted for the diversity of its products.

And just as they arrived, they left. But this time, Lin Ming carried a book on inscriptions in his arms.

Inscription Technique: Beginning on the Path to Inscription.

He needed to compare Sky Pill Continent's inscription techniques with the Divine Realm. Also, there may be ingredients in his memory that do not exist on this continent.

It was something the original Lin Ming had done, and understanding the logic behind it, he replicated it.

However, those advantages would disappear as time went on.

In fact, with what little he read of the web novel, that happening was just around the corner.

On the other hand, Lin Xiaodong was at his side, totally lost, wondering what his brother Ming was thinking.

Did he perhaps get heat stroke?

But no matter how much he questioned him, Lin Ming kept his lips sealed with a slight smile.

...

Lin Xiaodong looked with a slightly open mouth at the small mountain of ingredients in the corner of a rented room.

Then he slowly turned his head in Lin Ming's direction.

He had been following Lin Ming for a few hours now, and as the purchases were made, he felt increasingly confused.

He could have stopped it, but it was Lin Ming's money, not his. So he waited patiently.

When Lin Ming rented this room, Lin Xiaodong finally received an answer.

"I want to be an Inscription Master."

Lin Xiaodong laughed at Lin Ming's statement. However, his laughter slowly stopped. At the same time, his face turned pale as he saw that Lin Ming didn't seem to be joking.

He wanted to say something but honestly couldn't.

In his heart, Lin Xiaodong firmly believed that Lin Ming would make it to the top of the martial arts.

Nevertheless, he was sufficiently familiar with the requirements necessary to practice this profession.

Excluding talent, just with an infamous book and without having a master, Lin Ming wanted to be an Inscription Master...? impossible!

Sympathetic to the state his friend was in, Lin Ming said: "Don't worry Xiaodong, have I ever done something I wasn't sure about?"

"... No," Lin Xiaodong knew for sure that he had never done it, but still...

"Since you know, relax," Lin Ming said as he patted him on the shoulder.

Lin Xiaodong let out a long, drawn-out sigh.

Even though he wanted so badly for Lin Ming to be joking or for this to be a dream, Lin Xiaodong could only accept that his big brother had strayed from the right path.

Still... As soon as he got out of here, he would get a doctor!

"... Fine," Lin Xiaodong said.

"Well if there is no more you can keep looking at the products at the fair. I'll be busy for a while."

Making a mistake when creating an inscription due to a moment of distraction would be the same as losing money.

At the end of the conversation, Lin Xiaodong walked to the exit.

Yet, before Lin Xiaodong could even open the door, Lin Ming back to speak, "By the way, don't look for a doctor. I'm perfectly sane."

"..." Lin Xiaodong.

After that momentary pause, Lin Xiaodong finally opened the door.

... But once again he had to stop.

Lin Ming remembering something, said, "Ah, Xiaodong, can you get me a Sky Worm Silk? It's important."

The Sky Worm Silk was the core ingredient for the inscription Lin Ming wanted to create.

Lin Xiaodong sighed again, "No problem. I'll bring it to you in about three days."

"Thanks," Lin Ming tossed him a bag with the remaining gold Liangs he had left.

Lin Xiaodong took the bag and nodded with a forced smile.