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Chapter 282: Hurry and Retrieve the Returned Elixir
Chapter 282: Hurry and Retrieve the Returned Elixir
In the rear courtyard of the Summer Retreat Garden, Shen Liunian, the renowned alchemist, was the only one to visit today.
Other masters seemed to be aware that their comments would be used by the Bai family for publicity, so they sent their own disciples to observe and report back.
Today, the Bai family once again stole the spotlight.
The elixir and the exceptional young talent from the Bai family captured the attention of most onlookers.
Even the Jin family patriarch left early on the second day, appearing irritated.
At the hour of the monkey, the Jin family promptly closed the exhibition as usual.
This time, the Jin family had lost face at the Sky Expo.
As the host family, their performance was truly disappointing.
Jin Shen and the others did not discuss matters in the Summer Retreat Garden today.
Instead, they all returned to the Jin family estate and waited in the main hall.
Around the hour of the rooster, the Jin family patriarch, Jin Pu, finally arrived.
Seated in the high position of the hall, Jin Pu seemed to have a headache.
He closed his eyes and massaged his temples with both hands.
Below, Jin Shen reported on the day's events and the various occurrences at the expo.
Although Jin Shen tried to make his report sound as pleasant as possible, it was impossible to hide the truth from the shrewd Jin Pu.
"These past few years, we've been preoccupied with catching up to the Shen and Guo families.
Looking back, it's quite amusing.
While we still have a long way to go to reach their level, the Yao and Bai families have caught up to us."
As Jin Pu spoke softly, the Jin family's core members standing below remained silent, not daring to interrupt.
"I want to hear what those visiting masters had to say," Jin Pu said with his eyes closed.
Jin Shen began relaying the comments and evaluations of the masters who visited today to his father.
This was a tradition in the Jin family; even if Jin Pu was not present in the Summer Retreat Garden, they would gather in the evening to discuss the masters' insights.
These insights might contain hidden meanings that required collective deliberation.
Or perhaps there were errors that needed correction.
After Jin Shen finished his report, he paused for a moment and turned to his sister.
"In addition to what I've recorded, Shen Liunian also visited the rear courtyard.
He went to observe the younger generation."
Upon hearing this, the Jin family patriarch's gaze shifted to Jin Jin, standing beside him.
"What was the situation in the rear courtyard? Yesterday, when the young disciple from the Bai family appeared, it must have drawn the attention of the younger generation.
What did the observers think of our Jin family's younger members?"
Jin Jin stepped forward, having been addressed.
"Today, the younger generation from various families did not receive much praise.
Aside from the exceptional young talent, the Bai family's younger generation was not significantly more impressive than our Jin family's.
Shen Liunian's comments in the rear courtyard were mostly critical.
Setting aside the criticism, he did share a few additional words with us.
They were more like amusing anecdotes."
Hearing this, the Jin family patriarch, seated in the high position, couldn't help but furrow his brows.
"Amusing anecdotes? What kind of anecdotes?"
"Jin Yue, our young one, caused a stir by displaying a mysterious white elixir.
This white elixir caught Shen Liunian's attention, reminding him of his own youthful recklessness when he had once created a similar elixir.
It brought back memories, and in the end, he traded it for an Aura-Calming Pill."
As Jin Jin spoke, the Jin family patriarch's expression grew increasingly stern.
"Shen Liunian was reckless in his youth? Are you certain he said that?"
Seeing her father's grave expression, Jin Jin's initial lightness faded.
"He did say that."
Upon hearing these words, Jin Pu stood up.
"When Shen Liunian was young, he was not valued by his family at all.
He was even suppressed because of his mother's sake."
The Elder had known him for a long time, and he rarely had the opportunity to practice alchemy back then. How could he possibly cause trouble?"
As these words were spoken, the Jin family members present were all stunned.
They seemed to realize something.
"So, Shen Liunian deliberately made up a lie,
What was his purpose?"
Beside him, Jin Jin furrowed her brows.
"Could it be that he wanted that white elixir and intentionally fabricated a lie?
But that's just a useless pill, where have I ever seen such a pill?"
Upon hearing Jin Jin's words, the Jin family head's expression became even more solemn.
He seemed to have realized something, the white elixir...
"What does the white elixir look like, describe it."
Jin Pu's voice carried a hint of urgency, and Jin Jin quickly described the appearance she remembered.
In the description, she mentioned that it "looked like jade," and Jin Pu slammed the table next to him.
His entire body even started breathing rapidly.
"Do we still have that white elixir in our possession?
Bring it here immediately, right now!"
The Jin family had never seen their family head in such a hurry.
Moreover, from his expression, he seemed to be so angry that he wanted to hit someone.
Seeing this, Jin Jin quickly went to find Jin Yue.
After Jin Yue was brought over, she was immediately asked if there were any more of those white elixirs.
"Grandpa, Senior Brother Su only gave me three pills, there were only three in total.
Two were returned to Father, and the other was already given to the Meng family.
I know you don't want me to have any contact with Senior Brother Su, and you're afraid I might still have some left.
But the truth is, I really don't have any more."
Jin Yue spoke with a hint of grievance.
At this moment, her grandfather had no interest in comforting her emotions.
"Then Yue'er, can you describe that white elixir in detail? You were the one who handled this elixir.
What did it feel like, and what did it smell like?
Did you taste it? Was there an aftertaste?"
Jin Pu asked repeatedly, he needed to know, he had to know.
Seeing her grandfather like this, Jin Yue also felt a bit strange.
Her grandfather had been in control of the Jin family for so many years, when had he ever been so flustered?
"I gave one to my brother before, I don't know if he still has it."
Upon hearing Jin Yue's words, Jin Jin quickly went to find Jin Chao.
This time, there were still some remnants left. Jin Chao had discarded the jade elixir's remnants in the corner of the elixir room, mixing them with other elixirs.
But the jade elixir was somewhat special, and it was easy to pick out the remnants.
She quickly brought them over.
After obtaining them, the Jin family head poured the remnants onto the table for examination.
At this moment, no one dared to make a sound, they just watched.
Not long after, the Jin family head suddenly stood up.
"Jade elixir, this is a jade elixir!!!
What are you all doing, how could you let Shen Liunian take away the jade elixir!
Have your brains been eaten by dogs?
With all the books you've read, the lost jade elixir, and you have no memory of it at all!!!"
Jin Pu's words were almost roared out.
Jin Shen, who had been reminded, turned pale.
He immediately arranged for people to go to Celestial Capital.
"Quickly, go and bring back the person who returned the elixir, we must get it back."
Not only did he have the elixir returned, but he also sent someone to deliver a stern message.
(End of Chapter)
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