Chapter 42: Ten Thousand-Year Whale Glue. Uncle, Is There No One You Care About in This World?

Soon, the door to the backyard was slowly pushed open.

An elderly man with white hair and beard, yet radiating vitality, walked in with steady steps.

He wore a gray robe that had been washed to a faded hue, his face rosy and his eyes unexpectedly bright, sharp, and full of life.

"Are you here to see a doctor or to get medicine?"

Ye Renxin narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Fan.

After quickly scanning Dai Chengfeng, he instinctively pulled his granddaughter Ye Lingling behind him protectively, his brows furrowing slightly.

"If neither, then don't disturb me while I'm treating other patients."

A few veins popped on Dai Chengfeng's forehead. "Even though I have blonde hair, this world doesn't use the term 'yellow-haired brat,' does it?"

"Why are you guarding against me like I'm a thief?"

Though these thoughts ran through his mind, Dai Chengfeng's expression remained calm and composed. "Elder Ye Renxin, we met yesterday at the city gates. Have you forgotten already?"

"Do I need to explain in detail to Miss Ye?"

"At the city gates yesterday?" Hearing this, Ye Lingling looked at her grandfather in confusion. "Strange, when did Grandfather meet Chengfeng?"

"And at the city gates too? I don't remember anything about it."

Ye Renxin was momentarily stunned, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Did he notice me at the city gates yesterday?"

"But I was so well-disguised… how could this kid possibly know?"

Though puzzled, Ye Renxin had chosen to hide his presence for a reason—he didn't want his granddaughter to know he'd been following them all along. Otherwise, there would be no value in her training.

Thus, almost instantly, Ye Renxin's expression changed, and he smiled warmly at Dai Chengfeng. "Ah, what a forgetful old man I am!"

"I remember now!"

"You're the one who saved my granddaughter, young friend Chengfeng, and Lord Zhu Fan. Thank you for saving Lingling."

Dai Chengfeng waved dismissively, his smile growing more mischievous. "Even if I hadn't saved Miss Ye, I believe she would've been fine. After all, fate tends to favor the fortunate, doesn't it?"

Ye Renxin studied Dai Chengfeng's enigmatic smile carefully.

At this moment, he was fully convinced that Dai Chengfeng had long discovered his tailing.

Though unclear how Dai Chengfeng had uncovered him, Ye Renxin couldn't help but marvel inwardly. "Even after taking a Breath-Concealing Pill, which hides me from most Soul Ancestors… he still saw through it…"

"Truly, heroes emerge from the young generation!"

After his admiration, Ye Renxin asked again. "Young friend Chengfeng, what brings you here today? Speak freely."

"I heard this is the most comprehensive pharmacy in all of Tian Dou City."

"And I'm looking for a rather obscure medicine—whale glue that's over a thousand years old. The more, the better. Does Elder Ye happen to have any?"

Previously, in the Star Luo Empire—

Dai Chengfeng was certain that if he purchased whale glue, his father and mother, the Emperor and Empress, would pay special attention to him.

After all, a young prince buying aphrodisiacs…

Thus, Dai Chengfeng had never used whale glue.

Moreover, 99% of the books in the Tian Dou Imperial Library were military strategy texts, and the remaining few could be skimmed in a few hours—hardly enough to distract anyone.

"This time, after returning from the Tian Dou Empire, I can finally tell Father the true purpose of whale glue…"

"When asked?"

"I'll say I discovered it while reading ancient texts in the Tian Dou Empire. Perfect!"

With this thought, Dai Chengfeng nodded satisfactorily, then turned to look at Ye Renxin, his heart filled with both trepidation and anticipation.

Currently, it was early in the timeline of Douluo, so the true effects of whale glue had yet to be discovered.

In general pharmacies, it was only used as an aphrodisiac—and one with significant side effects at that.

There were far better aphrodisiacs available, with fewer side effects.

This made whale glue quite obscure…

Especially since Dai Chengfeng specifically requested glue from whales over a thousand years old.

Across from him, upon hearing that Dai Chengfeng wanted whale glue, Ye Renxin gave him a strange once-over, his eyes filled with confusion.

Soon, he frowned slightly, shook his head, and glanced at Zhu Fan.

In an instant, Ye Renxin subconsciously nodded, his expression one of sudden realization.

Meanwhile, Ye Lingling's pale cheeks flushed red.

As the granddaughter of the Medicine Saint Ye Renxin, though her medical skills weren't as refined as her grandfather's, she wasn't ignorant either.

She naturally knew the effects of whale glue.

After hesitating for a moment, Ye Lingling cautiously asked Dai Chengfeng, "What do you need whale glue for? And… the more, the better?"

Dai Chengfeng chuckled and explained, "Actually, it's not for me—it's for my uncle."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Zhu Fan, gesturing for him to nod.

Zhu Fan was completely baffled, staring at the subtle expressions of Ye Renxin and Ye Lingling with utter confusion.

What was so special about whale glue?

Why were their expressions so strange?

Though he didn't understand, since Dai Chengfeng had signaled him, he naturally wouldn't object. He loudly declared, "Yes, it's for me."

"How much do you have? I'll take all of it, and it must be from whales over a thousand years old."

"I've always loved eating whale meat since I was young, so I often mix whale glue with my rice."

"???!!!"

Instantly, Dai Chengfeng's eyes widened as he stared at Zhu Fan.

Uncle, do you even hear what you're saying?!

Whale glue… mixed with rice?

I just wanted you to take the blame, but now it seems like you're planning to die tomorrow!

Or is there truly no one you care about in this world anymore?

Dai Chengfeng couldn't bear to look.

Quickly leaning closer to Zhu Fan, he lightly tapped his arm and whispered, "Uncle, whale glue is an aphrodisiac!"

"Mmm!!!"

Zhu Fan froze instantly, his smile freezing into a stiff mask.

At this moment, recalling what he had just said, he wished he could crawl into a hole.

"I was joking! I was just joking! Really joking… The sky is so blue today…"

As he spoke, he forced a wide grin, trying to ease the awkward tension.

Ye Renxin stood up, crossed his arms, and smirked knowingly. "Joking?"

"I doubt it."

Zhu Fan glared at him. "Old man, don't slander me!"

"Though I, Zhu Fan, don't like hitting elders, if you force me, I won't hesitate to show you my strength!"

As he spoke, he took a step forward, ready to physically confront Ye Renxin.

But Ye Renxin simply stroked his beard and calmly said, "Tell me, do you often feel like you lack energy at certain times? Do you sweat excessively at night and have vivid dreams? During the day, do you feel lethargic, struggle to focus, and frequently forget things?"

"Do you have these symptoms?"

With that, he narrowed his eyes slightly, waiting for Zhu Fan's response, a confident smile playing on his lips.

"No… no!"

Zhu Fan's eyes widened in panic, but he still stubbornly shook his head, denying it. "I don't have any of that!"

"I'm a Soul Ancestor! How could I possibly… possibly be like that!"

As he spoke, his gaze darted around, avoiding eye contact with Ye Renxin.

"I can cure it!"

Ye Renxin spoke calmly.

"Medicine Saint!"

In an instant, Zhu Fan transformed into a blur, lunging forward to hug Ye Renxin's leg tightly. His face was filled with excitement. "Great Saint, you must help me!"

"It's all because I was reckless in my youth… waaah~"

Dai Chengfeng watched the scene unfold, veins popping on his forehead. "No wonder when I offered him twenty women back then, he voluntarily reduced it to five."

"I thought he was being faithful, but turns out he just couldn't perform!"

Soon, Zhu Fan and Ye Renxin headed to the back to retrieve the medicine.

The front hall was left with only Dai Chengfeng and Ye Lingling, staring at each other in silence.

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