I Collect Skill Fragments in the Demon World-Chapter 587 - 306: Mrs. Zhang of Shangjing: Zhang Gaqi

Chapter 587: Chapter 306: Mrs. Zhang of Shangjing: Zhang Gaqi

Xie Lingyun took a breath of incense in front of Zhang Gaqi, her eyes quietly watching him.

"I still seek Miss Xie’s guidance." Zhang Gaqi opened his eyes, his complexion pale.

Xie Lingyun didn’t waste words and said directly, "I heard someone has the Yellow Spring Water in their hands, but I’m afraid you can’t offer the right price."

"Yellow Spring Water?" Zhang Gaqi’s breath quickened at the words, his eyes fixed on Xie Lingyun: "Where is it? As long as the other party is willing to trade, I’m willing to pay any price. Who is this master, possessing such a divine object?"

Xie Lingyun sighed softly, "Not a master, just a young man. Speaking of which, this young man has quite some connection with you, your relationship is not shallow."

Zhang Gaqi was taken aback, "Connected to me? Could it be the Crown Prince Zhang Xiaohua from the Prince Pingbian’s Mansion?"

Given the power of the Prince Pingbian’s Mansion, owning Yellow Spring Water could make sense.

"It’s not him." Xie Lingyun replied.

Zhang Gaqi frowned in thought, pondering for a long time without coming to a conclusion. In this barren Northern Land, who else could be related to him: "Please, Miss Xie, enlighten me."

"I remember the Zhang Family once had a member exiled to this place." Xie Lingyun said.

Zhang Gaqi’s expression changed immediately, his voice filled with disbelief: "It’s him!"

"It’s his son." Xie Lingyun said.

Zhang Gaqi fell silent at these words, only speaking after a long time: "Looks like, even if it’s not for the treasure, I have to meet this young man."

"That would be proper." Xie Lingyun said.

When Zhang Chen was brewing tea in the courtyard, pondering the Powerful Warrior Moving Mountain incantation, two figures appeared outside the small building’s main gate. Leading was Xie Lingyun, followed by a middle-aged man in luxurious clothes, pale and bloodless.

The man’s steps were a bit unsteady, his figure somewhat thin, yet remarkably handsome, someone who anyone would call: a beautiful man.

Even with age, he remained a beautiful man.

When the middle-aged man saw Zhang Chen’s face, he couldn’t help but be startled. This young man’s face was strikingly similar to his family’s relative, the resemblance was such that he seemed to see the man from the past, the one who looked like a spring breeze, smiling at him.

"This is the buyer I’m looking for." Xie Lingyun broke the two’s train of thought, addressing Zhang Chen: "Don’t mind me, sell at whatever price you deem fit. My friend here has a vast family estate and never lacks money, just go ahead and ask for any price."

Zhang Chen looked towards Zhang Gaqi, who gave a wry smile after hearing Xie Lingyun’s words: "I don’t lack money at home, but the family’s money is the family’s money. I can’t manage it, my friend here should show some mercy."

"Please, have a seat." Zhang Chen nodded, motioning for Xie Lingyun and Zhang Gaqi to take a seat. Then Zhang Gaqi looked at Zhang Chen and asked:

"What’s your name, young brother?"

"Zhang Chen." Zhang Chen replied.

"I know you’re named Zhang Chen. When you left Shangjing, I personally sent you off." Zhang Gaqi sighed.

Zhang Chen fell silent at these words, only speaking after a moment: "I was too young then, so I can’t remember what happened."

"You can call me Uncle Fourth." Zhang Gaqi said.

"You aren’t thinking of freeloading my Forgetfulness Water, are you?" Zhang Chen looked at Zhang Gaqi with a wary gaze.

Zhang Gaqi had an embarrassed look upon hearing this: "How could I?"

He quickly changed the subject: "How’s your father?"

"Dead. Bitten to death by a venomous snake!" Zhang Chen sighed softly.

"What?" Zhang Gaqi was stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief. How could that incredibly talented cousin of his be poisoned by a snake?

"It was the work of the Prince Pingbian’s Mansion," Zhang Chen added.

"How is that possible!" Zhang Gaqi’s voice was full of disbelief, "Do you have proof?"

"If you inquire about the conflicts between me and the Prince Pingbian’s Mansion, you’ll know I’m speaking the truth, without needing any evidence." Zhang Chen said.

Zhang Gaqi fell silent, his fists clenched tightly in his sleeves, sitting silently.

"Do you still want the Forgetfulness Water?" Zhang Chen asked, looking at Zhang Gaqi.

"Of course, I do, but... this thing is extremely precious and surely costly. I’m afraid I can’t come up with something to exchange for it right now." Zhang Gaqi looked troubled, "I don’t have money now, but if you can trust me, I’ll personally deliver it to you after this matter is done."

Zhang Chen gave Zhang Gaqi a look, took out a jade bottle from his bosom, and pushed it in front of him: "Take it. With Commander Xie witnessing, I suppose you won’t renege on the debt."

Does Zhang Chen lack money?

His plan was to aim for the Zhang family’s eleventh-tier mysterious skill, hoping to return to the Shangjing Zhang Family to obtain it. Initial investment was essential.

Zhang Gaqi took the jade bottle carefully, then looked at Zhang Chen: "Could there be some misunderstanding between you and the Prince Pingbian’s Mansion?"

"Absolutely not!" Zhang Chen’s voice was firm beyond question.

Zhang Gaqi fell silent again after hearing this, finally asking after a long time: "How’s life in the Northern Land?"

Zhang Chen scoffed: "As you can see, not great at all."

Hearing Zhang Chen’s words, Zhang Gaqi showed a trace of helplessness in his eyes. He wanted to say to Zhang Chen, ’Come back to Kyoto with me,’ but remembering the imperial edict, the words felt stuck in his throat.