Chapter 54: with translation of chapter title

Immortal sister, tomorrow I plan to go to the sect's appraisal master to have him appraise the grade of cola. If possible, I want to use cola to see if I can wait for someone willing to exchange a high-grade Opening Apertures Pill.

Ye Fan voiced his idea, feeling a bit uneasy.

My abilities are modest; if I want the immortal sister to quickly obtain an Opening Apertures Pill, I can only barter goods—this is practically an established custom among cultivators.

But the cola was provided by the immortal sister; using it for trade is like brandishing a chicken feather as a token—truly not the conduct of a gentleman.

Lin Meng sensed Ye Fan's worry, not minding much, she said:

"Go ahead boldly—didn't I say? I have plenty of this cola."

"However, once the appraisal result is out, you must tell me immediately."

If cola truly is the cultivators' dream cultivation spiritual water on the Tian Gang Continent, then she would have struck it rich.

——

Lin Meng rested at home in Qing Tang Town for a day, then went to town to inquire with the specialists who make paper effigies and paper houses about prices, and booked a proper courtyard house.

After thinking it over carefully, she still felt she should burn a house for her grandfather down there.

She clearly remembered burning a lot of paper money, yet the last time she communicated with her grandfather, she still noticed he dressed very plainly and the background room remained dilapidated.

With so much paper money, what on earth did grandfather do with it? He didn't even think about using it to improve his own life down there.

Next time grandfather comes in a dream, she will definitely ask him properly where all the money went.

If grandfather is stingy with money down there, but those funds aren't spent on himself, then burning more paper money down there would be pointless.

The spirit house ordered for grandfather is his favorite style, more imposing and of higher specification than the old residence's simple courtyard house.

Besides that, Lin Meng also ordered a deluxe package to go with the courtyard house—beautiful women, fragrant cars, and so on naturally cannot be missing; household appliances and electronics are also included, grandfather will surely be pleased.

"Oh no, grandfather can't drive, so we'll have to burn a chauffeur down there as well..."

After finishing with grandfather's affairs, Lin Meng again went to his spirit tablet to offer incense and pay respects, then headed for Jing Shi.

Ye Family's grand villa.

Ye Xiangrong stood on the viewing platform leaning on a cane; compared to the last time Lin Meng first saw him, his face had grown much older.

A violent cough summoned the two Ye brothers.

Ye Chenjing hurriedly draped the shawl in his hand over the old master's shoulders, his tone worried yet tinged with a hint of domineering.

"Grandfather, your illness can't be delayed any longer—I've already contacted an overseas expert team; once you go there, we can immediately arrange the best treatment plan."

Ye Chenjing glanced at his younger brother Ye Chenyu.

"Let Ah Yu take over the company affairs; I'll accompany you abroad, and we'll return after you've recovered."

Ye Chenjing has always been a man of his word; he had already arranged the relevant matters.

All his decisions are unshakeable within the Ye Family.

So when Ye Chenyu heard his elder brother say he would take over the company, he could only open his mouth, unable to utter a word of opposition.

The old master sighed and shook his head at Ye Chenjing.

"Grandfather is old; sooner or later that day will come—no need to go abroad and suffer that hardship. Your younger brother is used to being wild; he knows nothing about company management and still needs tempering."

"No, I've already arranged everything; you must go abroad with me."

Ye Chenjing brooks no objection; the old master knows he can't prevail over this grandchild.

But suddenly he recalled something, and his cloudy eyes suddenly gained a glimmer of light.

"Chenjing, you said last time you met that Lin family girl—what do you think of her?"

Upon hearing that, Ye Chenjing instantly visualized that lovely face in his mind and nodded expressionlessly.

"Lin Meng? Hmm, she's not bad."

"A hiss—" Ye Chenyu beside him started in shock, unable to help sucking in a breath.

His elder brother has very high standards; since he can remember, he seems never to have heard his elder brother praise anyone, especially women.

The old master grew somewhat excited upon hearing this; Ye Chenyu saw it and suddenly shouted:

"No!"

"No, no, no—what merit or ability does Lin Meng have to deserve my brother?"

"Grandfather, don't be muddleheaded—we've already severed ties with the Lin family; their ancestral betrothal token is about to be taken away, don't tell me you want my brother to marry that woman."

The old master's eyes widened; at that moment he found strength and smashed his cane, making a clattering sound.

"You brat, adults are speaking—children should butt out!"

Ye Chenyu:??

Ye Chenjing thought for a moment and said:

"Grandfather, the company has been developing rapidly these past few years; overseas business is still unstable, so I'm not considering marriage for the time being."

That was an indirect refusal.

Upon hearing that, the old master let out a long sigh.

"Grandfather recently dreamed of her grandfather; I didn't mention it to you lot because I was afraid it would scare you."

The two brothers, upon hearing that, both looked toward the old master.

Ye Xiangrong recalled that dream, still feeling uneasy, and he said:

"Lin Meng's grandfather is Lin Congshan; I've actually only met him a few times, and my impression of him is still that of a middle‑aged man—back then your fathers were still alive, his eldest son had just started a family, and Lin Meng didn't exist yet."

"That was our last meeting; after that we never saw each other again. But guess what I looked like when I dreamed of him that night? It was his elderly appearance! He said his granddaughter would come to me for a bracelet, telling me not to make things difficult for her."

"I didn't think much of it at the time, but who knew that just a few days later Lin Meng actually showed up at my door."

Saying this, the old master's back was already soaked with sweat.

In his old age, he instead became fearful of these ghostly tales.

Ye Chenyu is also timid; hearing this made him bristle, and whereas he could still speak just now, he now turned into a mute quail.

Ye Chenjing doesn't believe any of this; he simply thinks the old master is aging and having strange dreams, which is normal.

However, since Lin Meng arrived, the old master's condition worsened day by day, but Ye Chenjing still kept an eye out.

——

Lin Meng arrived in Jing Shi, immediately went to Ling Qing Si, and confirmed her grandfather's memorial tablet.

Seeing the tablet properly maintained with continual incense, Lin Meng also breathed a sigh of relief.

She checked into a hotel near Villa Mountain, was about to call steward Liu Bo, when Ye Fan's voice sounded in her mind.

Lin Meng immediately flashed into the second space, then heard Ye Fan's excited voice;

"Immortal sister, this cola is indeed spiritual water, and its grade is extremely high; after appraisal by sect elders, this spiritual water contains no impurities, comparable to natural spiritual water; cultivators taking it will not produce any side effects."

"Moreover, I also discovered that this cola is absorbed and refined quickly, allowing a rapid increase in cultivation in a short time."

"But it only has a strong effect on Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators; the enhancement effect for Golden Core cultivators is not so obvious."

Lin Meng upon hearing, secretly thought this was fine; cola is all technology and hard work, yet on the Tian Gang Continent it had become natural spiritual water with no impurities—this world is indeed fantastical.

Suddenly, Lin Meng also thought, if cola is spiritual water, then what about other drinks?