Chapter 402: Chapter 162: New Divine Power, the Method of Calculation (2)
Shen Bai hadn’t expected Valley Master Lin to be so forthright and hand over the wooden box.
After a moment of thought, he opened the wooden box. A wisp of smoke immediately appeared before his eyes, curling in the air to form several lines of text.
[Thumb Bagua]
[Identification Progress: 0%]
[A wisp of Evil Qi will allow for rapid identification]
Inside the wooden box lay a tiny Bagua, only the size of a thumb, but it looked incredibly exquisite.
Though small, the markings on its surface were clearly visible.
It had all the features one would expect of a Bagua, a perfect example of the saying "good things come in small packages."
Shen Bai asked curiously, "Aren’t you afraid, Valley Master Lin, that if this doesn’t work out, you’ll end up suffering a double loss?"
He truly hadn’t expected her to be so decisive, but he asked the question anyway.
To his surprise, Valley Master Lin just shook her head and said, "A man of your character wouldn’t do something like that, Lord Shen. Besides, even if you don’t succeed, this Deceitful Object is a gift for you regardless."
Shen Bai said, "Weren’t we discussing a trade before, Valley Master Lin? Why are you simply giving it to me now?"
Valley Master Lin shook her head. "That was my greed talking. On my way out, I thought it over. You helped the Hundred Medicines Valley survive this disaster, Lord Shen, so this item rightfully belongs to you. I won’t fuss over whether you succeed or not."
’Women are fickle creatures,’ Shen Bai thought. The saying was embodied perfectly by Valley Master Lin.
Of course, this particular brand of fickleness was a good thing as far as he was concerned.
Shen Bai considered this for a moment, then nodded. "I’ll do my best to handle this for you. Just wait for my news."
"Thank you, Lord Shen," said Valley Master Lin.
Without further delay, Shen Bai turned and left the Hundred Herbs Hall of the Hundred Medicines Valley.
Outside the Hundred Herbs Hall lay the lush, verdant valley.
Shen Bai stood there for a moment in thought. Then, without saying goodbye to Lin Yun or the others, he departed quietly, making his way toward the Observatory.
’No need to get bogged down in trivialities,’ he thought. ’The sooner I get this done, the sooner I can get back to grinding my Skill Level.’
As for Lin Yun, Valley Master Lin could explain things to him.
Whether Lin Yun knew he was Liu Wufeng’s son was none of Shen Bai’s business. They would have their own way of resolving it.
Though it was late, the bright moonlight illuminated his path, and Shen Bai’s travel Speed wasn’t the least bit slow.
Before long, he had vanished into the mountain forest.
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「The two-story building at the Observatory.」
Liu Wufeng was still looking over recent reports, arranging his official duties for the next day.
Following his daily routine, he probably wouldn’t be able to rest for another hour or so.
The sound of footsteps interrupted Liu Wufeng’s thoughts.
He looked up to see Shen Bai walking into the building, a strange smile on his face.
Liu Wufeng frowned. "That expression of yours is a little unsettling. Did you get the Deceitful Object?"
Shen Bai nodded. "I got the Deceitful Object, but now there’s something even bigger I need to take care of. Oh, and I took the liberty of not giving this to Valley Master Lin."
As he spoke, Shen Bai placed the Beads that Liu Wufeng had given him on the table and pushed them over.
Liu Wufeng was taken aback and frowned. "Why didn’t you give them to her? I intended for her to have them."
Shen Bai said, "This is a love token between you and Valley Master Lin, Lord Liu. Since it’s a love token, it’s best if you give it to her personally."
Liu Wufeng’s frown deepened. "Give them to her personally? Impossible. With her temper, she’d probably drive me out before I even set foot in the Hundred Medicines Valley. Getting her to accept this old love token would be harder still."
Shen Bai shook his head. "If you present these not only as a love token but also as a betrothal gift to marry Valley Master Lin, then you absolutely must deliver them yourself."
Hearing this, Liu Wufeng’s deep frown relaxed, but his face was a mask of confusion. "Wait, what did you just say? Betrothal gift? I don’t think I heard you right."
Shen Bai smiled. "Valley Master Lin wants you to marry her. It’s that simple. For a marriage, betrothal gifts and a formal proposal are essential. I know you’re an upright official without much wealth, Lord Liu, so these just so happen to be perfect as one of the betrothal gifts."
Liu Wufeng’s eyes widened. He shot up from his seat, ignoring the items on his desk, and strode over to Shen Bai, clenching his fists.
"What did you say? She wants me to marry her? Are you sure about this?"
Shen Bai nodded. "I am absolutely sure."
He then explained everything that had happened at the Hundred Medicines Valley.
When Shen Bai finished his story, Liu Wufeng stood frozen in place, like a wooden statue. He stared blankly ahead, completely Immovable.
Shen Bai knew this was huge news and that Liu Wufeng would need a moment. He said nothing, simply finding a seat, pouring himself a cup of tea, and taking a small sip.
After a few breaths, Liu Wufeng finally Recovered.
Shen Bai looked at Liu Wufeng, setting down his teacup, and waited for an answer.
’In any case, I’ve done my part,’ Shen Bai thought. ’I’ve explained the situation. What he does next is his business.’
’I did my best, and I even put in a good word for him with Valley Master Lin.’
A flicker of excitement appeared in Liu Wufeng’s eyes. He began pacing back and forth in the room like a headless chicken. "Wonderful! Wonderful! I’ve been waiting for this day! I thought she was still angry with me, but I never imagined she wanted me to marry her too! It was all a misunderstanding!"
