Chapter 255: Obtaining the Jade Pendant

Duan Fengyun was certainly determined to obtain this dragon-shaped Jade Pendant, intending to take it back for Duan Wuyou to wear.

Furthermore, Duan Fengyun had no intention of spending money to buy this Jade Pendant.

Duan Fengyun spoke up:

"Boss, I am very satisfied with this dragon-shaped Jade Pendant; please pack it up for me."

Han Batian's face beamed with joy; he truly had not misjudged his man, for this Nie Feng was indeed a big fat sheep.

He spoke:

"Very well, Young Master Nie.

Young Master Nie, see if there is anything else you would like to buy; you could take it to give as a gift or something similar."

Since it was not easy to come across such a big fat sheep, Han Batian could not let him off easily.

Duan Fengyun thought for a moment and replied:

"You are right, I should indeed buy a gift for my nanny.

Boss, didn't you say that men wear Guanyin and women wear Buddha!

Take me to see the Buddhas."

With the fat sheep in his grasp, Han Batian tirelessly led Duan Fengyun to the Jade Buddhas.

Seeing the dazzling array of Jade Buddhas, Duan Fengyun finally selected a small and exquisite one.

This was one he had chosen for Ruoruo; after all, he could not favor one child over the other.

Pointing at the small and exquisite Jade Buddha he had selected, Duan Fengyun said:

"Boss, how much is this Jade Buddha?"

Duan Fengyun was now prepared to listen to Han Batian's exorbitant asking price.

However, it did not matter to him; in the end, he would make Han Batian willingly hand over both Jade Pendants to him.

As expected, he had not guessed wrong; seeing that Duan Fengyun had chosen a Jade Buddha, Han Batian feigned reluctance and said:

"Young Master Nie, you truly have a sharp eye; this Jade Buddha, like the Jade Guanyin from just now, is a treasure of the shop.

Usually, I am loath to sell them, but since Young Master Nie is buying this to give to an elder today, in support of your filial piety, I will endure the pain of parting with it and sell this Jade Buddha to you as well.

This Jade Buddha was originally even more expensive than that Jade Guanyin, but I will take a loss today; for both Jade Pendants, Young Master Nie, one hundred thousand taels of gold will suffice."

Duan Fengyun thought to himself:

"You old rascal, you really are opening your mouth like a lion.

Today you are truly treating this young master as a fat sheep to be slaughtered.

You are treating this young master as a fat sheep now, but in a moment, I will make you lose both your wife and your soldiers."

Duan Fengyun nodded calmly:

"This price is quite good; Boss, please pack it up for me."

Han Batian chuckled as he found boxes and carefully packed the two Jade Pendants separately.

Han Batian placed the two Jade Pendants in front of Duan Fengyun and said:

"Young Master Nie, the Jade Pendants have been packed for you; how do you intend to pay?"

Duan Fengyun smiled:

"Not bad, not bad; I must trouble you, Boss, to open the boxes so I can take another look and inspect them."

Han Batian knew that after all, this was a business deal worth one hundred thousand taels of gold; no matter how much of a fat sheep this Nie Feng was, he would certainly be cautious.

Following Duan Fengyun's request, Han Batian opened the two boxes and said:

"Young Master Nie, please inspect them."

Duan Fengyun pretended to examine the two Jade Pendants earnestly, then smiled at the Jade Buddha:

"I wonder if Long Po will like this Jade Buddha after she sees it.

I remember she usually likes to burn incense and worship Buddha; she will surely like this Jade Buddha."

Seeing Duan Fengyun's concern, Han Batian stepped forward and said:

"Young Master Nie, rest assured.

Jade Buddhas are deeply loved by the elderly; your nanny will certainly like it.

May I ask who this nanny is to you, Young Master?"

Han Batian was also very curious about which elder this Nie Feng was buying such an expensive Jade Pendant for. Hearing this, Duan Fengyun laughed secretly in his heart:

"The main event is here!"

He replied nonchalantly:

"This nanny of mine is my wet nurse.

Thirty years ago, in order to take care of me, she left her husband the day after they were married to come and look after me."

Upon hearing Duan Fengyun's words, Han Batian was greatly shocked; why did what he said sound so much like his own situation with Yan Er?

Han Batian asked tentatively:

"May I ask, Young Master Nie, what is your wet nurse's name?

I have no other intentions; I just want to know what kind of woman would abandon her newlywed husband for your sake."

Duan Fengyun replied proudly:

"My nanny is named Long Yan; she is now my closest relative."

Although he had been prepared, Han Batian felt as if he had been struck by lightning upon hearing the two words "Long Yan."

Han Batian had been searching for Long Yan for thirty years; he never expected to learn of her whereabouts here today.

Like a madman, Han Batian grabbed Duan Fengyun and asked:

"Where is this nanny of yours?"

I am the husband she left behind on the very second day after we were married back then.

I have been searching for her for thirty years, and now I have finally learned of her whereabouts."

Duan Fengyun feigned an expression of disbelief and said:

"What, you are the husband that the old woman married in a formal ceremony back then?"

Han Batian nodded and recalled:

"That's right, I, Han Batian, am indeed the husband who took Long Yan home in a sedan chair with three lifts and six bearers.

Back then, Long Yan and I were of one heart and mind, and we soon held our wedding ceremony.

But on the second day after we were married, Yan Er suddenly received a letter.

After receiving the letter, she told me that her master was in trouble and she needed to go back to take care of the young master.

Despite my repeated pleas, Yan Er did not stay.

She said her master had been kind to her whole family, and she had to go back.

As a result, she has been gone for thirty years; in these thirty years, I have been searching for her whereabouts every day, but I have never found her.

Just when I thought she must have died, I actually obtained news of Yan Er's whereabouts here from Young Master Nie.

Young Master Nie, please take me to see Yan Er; it has been so many years, and now I only wish to see Yan Er one more time. Even if I die after that, I will be able to close my eyes in peace."

Duan Fengyun looked at Han Batian with an expression of disbelief and said:

"What, you are the old woman's husband?"

Han Batian replied with moist eyes:

"Yes, I am indeed Yan Er's husband.

Young Master Nie, please take me to see Yan Er."

Duan Fengyun nodded:

"Very well, Boss Han, please come with me."

Immediately, Duan Fengyun touched his chest and said:

"Before that, let me pay you for these two Jade Pendants."

Han Batian refused:

"Young Master Nie, you have helped me, Han Batian, fulfill the greatest wish of my life; how could I possibly still accept your money?

Besides, the Jade Buddha is a gift for Yan Er, so I cannot accept money for it.

Consider the Jade Guanyin a token of gratitude from this old man; please accept it and take me to see Yan Er."

Duan Fengyun laughed heartily in his heart:

"Hahahaha.

Han Batian, you old scoundrel, you still wanted to fleece me with your lion's share.

Now you are obediently handing over the Jade Pendants."

Duan Fengyun picked up the Jade Pendants and said:

"Since you are being so generous, Senior Han, I will respectfully accept your offer.

Please follow me, I will take you to see the old woman." Han Batian waved his hand and said:

"Young Master Nie, please wait a moment for me. Let me go change my clothes and freshen up; I cannot let Yan Er see me looking so slovenly."

Watching Han Batian, who was as cautious and careful as if he were on his first date, Duan Fengyun felt a wave of amusement.

He had not expected this old man Han to be so particular.

At this moment, Duan Fengyun also took the opportunity to use his Spirit Sense to locate Long Po.

Duan Fengyun did not know where Long Po was, but Tong Bo did.

Duan Fengyun had left a trace of his Spirit Sense on Tong Bo, so he followed the trace to find Tong Bo, and subsequently found Long Po.

At this time, Tong Bo, Long Po, and Dou Dou were in a temple not far from Yujian Villa.

When Duan Fengyun sensed Long Po's presence, Han Batian finally finished getting ready.

Looking at the spirited Han Batian, whose clothes were spotless, Duan Fengyun could not help but give a thumbs up and say:

"Senior Han, looking at you now, I can tell you must have captivated thousands of young girls when you were young; no wonder you were able to marry the old woman."

Han Batian laughed loudly:

"Young Master Nie is joking. Please lead the way, Young Master Nie."

Duan Fengyun picked up the two Jade Pendant boxes and led the high-spirited Han Batian outside.

The two shop assistants saw the high-spirited old man Han and wondered where his previous sleazy demeanor had gone.

The two were still whispering to each other, but the cheerful Han Batian ignored them and instructed:

"I am going out to take care of some business; you two watch the shop!"

"Understood, Boss."

After leaving Sanhuafang, Duan Fengyun led Han Batian toward Yujian Villa.

Han Batian looked at some roast duck being sold nearby and said:

"Young Master Nie, please wait a moment. I remember that what Yan Er likes to eat most is roast duck legs.

I must buy some for her; we are meeting for the first time in thirty years, I cannot go empty-handed."

Duan Fengyun shook his head and said:

"Senior Han, the old woman has been a vegetarian and praying to Buddha for many years.

What meaning would it have for her if you bought these roast duck legs?

You haven't seen each other for thirty years; meeting again is the best gift for the old woman, why must you be so hung up on things like gifts?"

Upon hearing this, Han Batian felt a pang of heartache; he did not know how Long Po had managed to live all these years while eating vegetarian food and praying to Buddha.

He thought seriously about what Duan Fengyun had said, and Duan Fengyun was right.

They were already people with one foot in the grave, so there was no need to be constrained by worldly views.

Having thought it through, Han Batian no longer hesitated and followed Duan Fengyun as they hurried toward Yujian Villa.

Meanwhile, inside the temple, Tong Bo was still discussing with Long Po the matter of taking Yin Zhong to Shuiyue Dongtian to unseal the Tong Clan.

Long Po knew of Yin Zhong's methods and cruelty, so she said worriedly:

"Bo, you must be extremely careful on this trip.

That old demon Yin Zhong has lived for several hundred years; no one knows what trump cards he might have.

You must be extremely careful when taking him to Shuiyue Dongtian, and you must bring the Shenlong Sword with you on this trip.

With the Shenlong Sword and the Dragon God Skill within your body, at the very least, you will not be at a disadvantage in combat."

Looking at Long Po, who cared for him so deeply, a wave of warmth filled Tong Bo's heart.

With Long Po, Tong Bo experienced the love and care of a family member.

Tong Bo nodded and replied:

"Granny, rest assured, I will be extremely careful on this trip.

We have destroyed the Mercury Pool and the blood python for Yin Zhong.

Without the blood python and the Mercury Pool, his injuries will be difficult to heal once they recur, and his strength will certainly be greatly diminished.

I am confident that I will be able to defeat Yin Zhong."

While they were talking, Duan Fengyun had already arrived outside the temple with Han Batian.

Brought to you by the great author Duan Fengyun, "Transmigrating Through the Heavens Starting from Wind and Cloud"