Chapter 85 [The Character Setting Collapsed]
Chen Yan thought for a moment and then asked, "You also know my grandmother. Haven’t you ever asked her about it?"
"I’m just a fox demon who escaped from the Domain Realm. I was fortunate to meet this Venerable of the Ghost Race in this world. How could I have the qualifications to ask her about such a big secret?" You Su Yi shook his head and looked deeply at Chen Yan.
Thinking to himself, you guy, you are her grandson, why don’t you ask her yourself?
"Then how did you get to know my grandmother?" Chen Yan smiled and said, "And I heard that you even called her Sister Shunying?"
"That address was just an act in front of mortals." You Su Yi rolled his eyes, "That day there were outsiders present. My daughter-in-law Sun Chen and two nephews from the He Family were driving me out, and they had seen the Venerable.
I couldn’t kneel and kowtow to the Venerable in front of those mortals, could I? That would be too nonsensical and would bring unnecessary trouble to the Venerable."
After a pause, the old fox continued, "Before I met the Venerable, I didn’t know she was the Venerable.
At that time, I was choosing a wife for my son. Although I am of the Fox Race, I actually practiced as a Sword Cultivator and am not good at divination.
So I spent money to invite many renowned Mystical Technique practitioners in this world. I had seen more than ten so-called Divine Men or self-proclaimed experts over the years, but most of them turned out to be frauds.
Later, I was introduced to a Mrs. Huang, who was said to be quite effective, so I spent money to invite her.
As a result, upon seeing her, I used the Qi Observation Skill to inspect her..."
As he spoke, the old fox’s expression became strange, and he smiled bitterly, "At that moment, I almost blinded my eyes. How could someone of my Mortal Cultivation Tier in the Demon Cultivator field spy on the aura of a Saint of the Saint Tier using the Qi Observation Skill?
Even though the Venerable couldn’t use spells in this world, the oppressive aura still almost blinded me."
You Su Yi’s face showed even more confusion, "I was greatly shocked to meet the Venerable that day.
However, the Venerable was very kind to me, not only divining for me but also personally guiding me to find the descendants of the Sun Family. Eventually, we found Sun Chen, and the Venerable even personally accompanied me to meet Sun Chen. After she nodded, I decided to marry Sun Chen as my daughter-in-law."
After finishing, the old fox finally couldn’t help but voice a question that had been troubling him, "Fellow Taoist... I’ve always been puzzled. There are rules in the Domain Realm that the Venerable cannot cross the World Wall. Why would the highly respected elder come to this world?"
I want to know too... Chen Yan sighed inwardly.
You ask me? Who should I ask?
However, his expression remained unchanged, he just said blandly, "My grandmother has her reasons for her actions. How can a Mortal Cultivator understand the ways of a Saint? Not to mention you, even I dare not ask too much."
You Su Yi’s face became serious, and he quickly nodded, "Fellow Taoist, you are right. Saints’ actions should not be discussed by us Mortal Cultivators."
Sighing again, the old fox bowed to Chen Yan, "Fellow Taoist, I’ve told you everything I know about Chen Jue. I’ve kept my promise to you."
Chen Yan nodded, "Fellow Taoist You Su, you are sincere. Thank you."
Then the old fox continued slowly, "I have fulfilled my promise regarding Chen Jue. As for some money and material wealth, besides what my son has already given you, I will ask my son in a dream to give you another reward.
As for my Inner Core... please grant me three days. Let me say goodbye to my son in a dream once more, and then I will return here to cut out my Inner Core and give it to you."
Chen Yan looked at the old fox for a moment, then shook his head with a smile, "Fellow Taoist You Su, we have fought together. Let’s not play these little tricks, okay?
When I killed that white fox, you took her Inner Core before her body turned to ashes and gave it to me because you intended to use her Inner Core to fulfill your promise to me, didn’t you?
You did it out of good intentions, and I understand. So there’s no need to test me with words now.
Besides... I’m not a big villain. We’ve battled together, I’ve received a lot of wealth from your son, and we fought side by side. How could I be so cruel as to insist on taking your Inner Core?"
You Su Yi, having his motives exposed, blushed and laughed awkwardly, "I thought too much and shouldn’t have pretended in front of you, fellow Taoist. I... I apologize!"
Thinking for a moment, the old fox picked up the gourd that Chen Yan had just taken from the stone cabinet and handed it to him with both hands.
"The elixirs in this gourd were given to me by my master after he refined them. They are very effective for various internal and external injuries. When my master gave me the gourd, there were thirty-six elixirs inside. Over the years, I’ve used a lot, swallowed two today, and now there are only four left. I’ll give them all to you.
These elixirs are called Bone Pills, meaning ’bringing flesh to white bones.’ Although somewhat exaggerated, truly dead white bones cannot be revived.
But they are very effective for some internal and external injuries. Even for fatal injuries, as long as you’re not dead at the moment, taking one elixir can keep you breathing for a few more hours."
Chen Yan took the gourd and heard the old fox sigh, "Fellow Taoist, you should know that these Bone Pills are only effective for injuries and not for diseases. My husband died of illness, and these Bone Pills couldn’t save him."