bookbashuk Chapter 45 Invitation
Chapter 45 Invitation
"My third uncle said last time that he would take me to the market, but it's been almost half a year and he still hasn't taken me. If I don't say anything, I don't know when he will take me."
Su Zixuan was somewhat displeased by Su San's words, and her face showed a hint of anger.
"Okay, okay, it's my fault, it's my fault."
Su San smiled helplessly, realizing there was nothing she could do about her niece.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Zixuan, a pleasure to meet you."
Zhao Fan immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute to Su Zixuan.
"Brother Zhao, there's no need for such formalities."
Su Zixuan smiled gently and spoke softly.
"I had heard my third uncle say long ago that if it weren't for Brother Zhao's help, he probably wouldn't have been able to return safely so easily."
"I should thank Brother Zhao more."
Zhao Fan chuckled and scratched his head.
"Not at all, it's just helping to trap the enemy for a while, it's nothing."
Upon hearing this, Su San smiled and spoke.
"Fellow Daoist, why be so modest? If it weren't for you, I would probably have died as well. Although you only trapped the enemy for a while, you saved my life."
Zhao Fan immediately shook his head and spoke very honestly.
"You saved my life back then, so this is just me returning the favor."
Su San didn't dwell on this topic and immediately changed the subject, asking about something else.
"What you say is true, fellow Daoist. You and I have been through thick and thin together. I have come here today to discuss something with you."
"Fellow Daoist Zhao is all alone now. With such talent, it would be a waste to keep him cooped up here. Why don't you come with me to the Su family? My Su family is willing to provide you with cultivation materials."
Zhao Fan was stunned for a long time after hearing this.
He never expected that Su San would invite him to join the Su family.
Although he believed that Su San meant him no harm, the sudden invitation still made Zhao Fan somewhat puzzled.
"this……"
Zhao Fan was unsure whether to agree or refuse.
"Brother Zhao, is there something you're hesitant about? Why are you still unable to make a decision?"
Seeing that Zhao Fan hadn't responded for a while, Su Zixuan took the initiative to ask.
Zhao Fan shook his head slightly, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"Fellow Daoist, please don't be offended. I really never thought about this before. Fellow Daoist Su's sudden mention of it has left me somewhat at a loss."
"It's alright, Fellow Daoist Zhao, please think it over carefully. If there's anything you're concerned about, feel free to ask. We're sworn brothers, and I certainly won't lie to you."
Seeing that Zhao Fan still had doubts, Su San took the initiative to ask him.
Zhao Fan was at a loss for words.
Su San had saved his life, so he wasn't worried that Su San would have any ulterior motives towards him.
However, he had some secrets, and the sudden departure from his familiar environment to go to a new place also made him somewhat resistant.
"I'm just curious, shouldn't the Su family only accept members of the Su family, logically speaking?"
After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Fan came up with this lame excuse.
Su San smiled slightly.
"Of course, it's not about inviting you to join the Su family. It's just that my Su family is indeed lacking an alchemist, and I see that your cave dwelling is far too simple. This would be a win-win situation, so I thought I'd invite you to my Su family."
After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Fan finally spoke.
"In that case, I'll take my leave."
Zhao Fan had no reason to refuse. The two had been through life and death together, and he trusted Su San. Moreover, after experiencing so much, he understood more and more the importance of strength.
Why not join the Su family to accelerate his cultivation?
Moreover, and most importantly, cultivation families have quotas for entering the Suyang Sect.
If given the opportunity, he might be able to use this to enter the Suyang Sect.
Hearing this, Su Zixuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After just a short chat, she was certain that Zhao Fan definitely had some mental issues.
She looks dull and simple-minded; she wouldn't want to spend her life with someone like that.
If Su San hadn't been there, she probably would have turned around and left long ago.
After receiving an affirmative answer, Su San was overjoyed. Zhao Fan's importance to the entire family was no less than that of a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refining.
The fact that he can refine seven pills in one batch is already a huge boost to the family.
Their family has nine cultivators at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, eight at the early stage of Qi Refining, and five at the late stage of Qi Refining. With Zhao Fan, these lower-level disciples of the family will not lack cultivation pills every month.
In this way, the cultivation speed of new juniors can at least double.
"In that case, fellow Daoist, you may come with me to the market first, and then we will return to the Su family together."
"Or, fellow Daoist, you may wait here for a few days until I return to fetch you to travel together."
Su San suppressed his excitement and spoke.
Zhao Fan thought for a moment and nodded.
"I also need to go to the market. Let me pack my things first."
After saying that, Zhao Fan glanced around, and when his eyes fell on his master's tombstone, he realized that he hadn't thought about what to do with his master's grave.
"Fellow Daoist Su, my master has shown me immeasurable kindness. May I also move my master's grave there?"
Upon hearing this, Su San fell silent instantly.
Zhao Fan was unaware of this, but he knew very well that when he sent people over, the place was ransacked by that big man, and his master's tomb was also dug up.
The corpses inside had also vanished.
At the time, we were afraid that Zhao Fan would be upset and blame himself when he returned, so we restored the tomb.
If the grave were to be moved, Zhao Fan would probably immediately know that there was nothing inside.
"This... if the cemetery is not to be disturbed unnecessarily, so as not to disturb the spirits of the dead."
Su San immediately made up an excuse to brush it off.
"I can send family members here to maintain this place. Fellow Daoist Zhao can come and pay his respects every year; there is no need to move the grave."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fan nodded, accepting Su San's suggestion.
Afterwards, Zhao Fan went into the room and put the medicine furnace in the alchemy room into his storage bag.
Outside, Su Zixuan squatted on the ground, reached out and touched Xiao Er's head, and asked Su San.
"Third Uncle, what is so special about this person that makes him so insistent?"
Su San thought for a moment, but did not explain.
"You'll understand later. He's extremely important to the family. Remember, you must maintain a good relationship with him. No matter what means you use, I hope you can keep him in the family."
Seeing Su San's solemn expression, Su Zixuan nodded helplessly.
"Understood, Third Uncle, don't worry. This little fool is easy for me to handle."
Upon hearing this, Su San frowned, looked at Su Zixuan, and couldn't help but sigh.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Er immediately became displeased, broke free from Su Zixuan's grasp, and called out to her several times.
"Woof woof woof!"
Its scent immediately spread along with its barking.
Su San was taken aback when he sensed the aura emanating from Xiao Er.
He hadn't noticed before, but in just half a year, this little guy's cultivation had improved so quickly!