Chapter 19

A Good Romance

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Ling Dong Xing was already completely numb.

He knew that his son was now a genius, but to be able to make an alchemist bow and scrape to him, and deliberately curry favor with him, this was still something that shocked him beyond compare.

Previously, Zhu Da Jun's attitude had been so arrogant, so high and mighty, and so condescending. He had asked many times before the other party finally agreed to attend the banquet, and the moment he arrived, he was already nitpicking and making things difficult for him, fully displaying the arrogance of an alchemist.

But now, he really did not dare to believe that the other party would actually be so flattering.

What exactly had happened in the few days that he had been gone that could cause his son to be so reborn?

"Ling Clan Head, I really deserve to die. Don't worry, I will have someone send the medicine over later," Zhu Da Jun said cautiously. When he thought of his previous attitude towards Ling Dong Xing, he could not help but feel his heart beat like a drum, and he was scared half to death.

Ling Han tapped his finger on the table, and said, "Did the Cheng Clan ask you to do this?"

"Hehe, Young Master Han, I really did not know that Ling Clan Head was your father, and that was why I was deceived by the Cheng Clan. You must believe me," Zhu Da Jun hurriedly explained.

Ling Han smiled, and said, "I believe you."

Zhu Da Jun was instantly overjoyed, but he heard Ling Han continue, "With your personality, your greed is real. In a situation where you do not have enough benefits, how could you possibly work for the Cheng Clan? Tell me, what benefits did you receive from the Cheng Clan?"

"This …" Zhu Da Jun hesitated, but when he saw Ling Han's sharp gaze, his heart instantly tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Thirty thousand silver coins."

"The Cheng Clan is really generous!" Ling Dong Xing gave a humph. He was the Clan Head, so he was even more aware of the significance of thirty thousand silver coins.

The Cheng Clan was about the same as the Ling Clan. Their income was astonishing, but their expenses were also extremely high. Thirty thousand silver coins would probably require two or three years to save up. For the Cheng Clan to be willing to take out such a large sum of money and stuff it into Zhu Da Jun's hands, it meant that they were really serious. They definitely wanted to strangle the lifeline of the Ling Clan.

Just as Ling Han had said, Zhu Da Jun was greedy. If they wanted him to resume supplying medicine to the Ling Clan, then the benefits they had to take out would naturally be more than thirty thousand silver coins. The problem was, the Ling Clan had suffered a double blow previously, and their liquid funds had basically been used up. Where would they find thirty thousand silver coins?

For the Cheng Clan, this was only a small amount of blood, but for the Ling Clan, it was definitely a deep wound.

Thankfully, he had a good son!

Ling Dong Xing could not help but reveal a smile. The Cheng Clan had probably never imagined that the thirty thousand silver coins they had taken out would all be for naught.

"Thirty thousand silver coins, that's quite a lot." Ling Han looked at Zhu Da Jun with a smile that was not quite a smile. "Alchemists are really valuable, needing so much money to bribe you."

"Young Master Han must be joking." Zhu Da Jun wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead. He was not stupid, so he could naturally tell that Ling Han was being sarcastic.

"Because of you, our Ling Clan has suffered heavy losses these few days," Ling Han said calmly.

Zhu Da Jun's whole body instantly trembled, but a thought flashed through his mind and he hurriedly said, "Although the main culprit is the Cheng Clan, I also have an undeniable responsibility. Thus, I have decided to donate the thirty thousand silver coins to the Ling Clan to make up for the Ling Clan's losses."

Ling Dong Xing was astounded. A greedy person like Zhu Da Jun was actually willing to give up the benefits that he had already taken … just how much did he fear his son?

Ling Han nodded, and said, "I didn't make things difficult for you, did I?"

"Of course not!" Although his heart was in so much pain that it was bleeding, Zhu Da Jun's face was filled with a smile, and he said embarrassedly, "This is what I should do, it's a small token of my appreciation."

"That's good," Ling Han nodded, "I need you to do something for me."

"Young Master Han, please speak," Zhu Da Jun said, his voice filled with flattery.

"From tomorrow onwards, transfer the portion of alchemical pills distributed to the Cheng Clan to our Ling Clan for sale," Ling Han said.

When Ling Dong Xing heard this, he was instantly overjoyed. Alchemical pills were one of the two main sources of income for the Ling Clan, and now that they could double the number of alchemical pills, their profits would naturally double as well.

Correspondingly, the income of the Cheng Clan would be reduced by half.

As long as this continued for a few years, the overall power of the Cheng Clan would fall far behind that of the Ling Clan, and the Ling Clan would be able to completely defeat the Cheng Clan, becoming the number one clan in Gray Cloud Town, and also the only Great Clan.

"Yes, no problem," Zhu Da Jun said hurriedly. In any case, he only needed to make some adjustments, and would not suffer any losses himself.

"There's no need for that, I'll still give you some compensation," Ling Han said with a smile.

"Hehe, Young Master Han is really good at joking," Zhu Da Jun laughed dryly.

"All right, there's nothing else for you to do. Go and do your work," Ling Han nodded, and dismissed Zhu Da Jun.

"You should have a meal before you leave," Ling Dong Xing said politely. After all, he was asking for help.

How could Zhu Da Jun dare to refuse? He hurriedly waved his hands, and said, "No need, no need, I'll go and do my proper business first." He raised his clasped hands towards Ling Han, then raised his clasped hands towards Ling Dong Xing, and retreated all the way out the door.

"Han 'er, wouldn't treating him this way produce the opposite of the desired result?" Ling Dong Xing asked. After all, Zhu Da Jun was an alchemist. It was one thing to not give him any benefits, but one should not be so rude with their words, right?

"Don't worry, Father. That guy only bullies the weak and fears the strong. If we give him some face, he'll be the one to bully us," Ling Han said with a smile.

Ling Dong Xing did not ask Ling Han why Zhu Da Jun would be so afraid and respectful towards him. His son had already grown up, so of course he would have his own secrets. As his father, he only needed to support him.

Moreover, he also needed to prepare the next part of his plan. It was time to switch from defense to offense.

"Alchemist Zhu!" Seeing Zhu Da Jun come out, Ling Zhong Kuan's grandson walked out from the shadows, and waved at him.

This pair of grandfather and grandson did not leave after they left the shop. Instead, they waited there.

In front of Ling Han, Zhu Da Jun was like a pug, but in front of others, he immediately recovered his arrogant demeanor. He gave a humph, and said, "What do you two want?"

"Alchemist Zhu, you, Mu Yun and Ling Han are brothers of the same clan. Could you make an exception and allow Mu Yun to continue learning the art of alchemy from you?" Ling Zhong Kuan asked with a fawning smile.

Yet Zhu Da Jun smiled, and said, "Supervisor Ling, in this matter, I cannot make the decision. If you want your grandson to become an alchemist in the future, you have to first get Young Master Han's approval. Otherwise, even if you find another alchemist, it would be useless. No one would dare to take your grandson as an apprentice."

What?

Ling Zhong Kuan and his grandson both wore expressions of disbelief. He was just a piece of trash, so how could he have such power?

"You two can choose not to believe me, but this has nothing to do with me, so don't drag me into this." Zhu Da Jun waved his hand, "However, I will still give you two a piece of advice. Do not go against Young Master Han. Moreover, you two do not know how lucky you are!"

They were all members of the Ling Clan, and there was no overnight enmity between a family. As long as they sincerely apologized to Ling Dong Xing and his son, they would definitely receive benefits from them in the future.

That was a man that even Grandmaster Zhu, Zhu He Xin, had to treat with respect!

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