Chapter 2583: Chapter 2586: Worthy of It
One day, two days, a month...
It had been a full two months.
The Gold-devouring Rat Clan members on the square had not left; they were all meditating in Panxi on the square.
Huo Qiong, Huo Langtian, Su Qingpeng, Su Lieyang, Zuo Qiqi, and Zuo Lincheng had not left either, as they were all waiting to trade with the Gold-devouring Rat Clan.
However, the Third Elder Jin Ang, who was originally supposed to handle the trade, entered the Ancestral Land with Jiang Chen and Jin Tianqiong. Now, they could only wait.
The Ancestral Land of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan cannot be opened without the consent of the Clan Leader or all current Supreme Elders!
At this moment, another Supreme Elder had surfaced, and it was the Great Elder of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan, Jin Ming’s father, Jin Tianba!
Jin Tianba’s appearance was not coincidental. He was the strongest member of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan besides Jin Baisheng. When Jin Baisheng was conversing with Jin Tianqiong and others, he sensed a familiar wave. Even though the square was then covered by Jin Tianqiong’s domain, he still sensed it.
When he wanted to confirm it again, Jin Tianqiong, Jin Ang, and Jiang Chen had already entered the Ancestral Land.
He knew very well what this meant. It was he who had been responsible for opening it when Jin Tianqiong entered the Ancestral Land years ago, and it was he who advised Jin Tianqiong not to tell anyone else about what happened in there. The Gold-devouring Rat Clan’s fierce reputation was known far and wide then, and someone definitely wouldn’t want to see their super powerful members return, so he had to be cautious!
Now, with Jin Tianqiong and Jin Ang being able to enter the Ancestral Land, it means that the anomaly within has vanished, and that one, was free!
Each time he thought of this, Jin Tianba couldn’t help but tear up. This had already happened countless times over the past two months, making Jin Ming start doubting whether his father had lost his mind due to cultivation.
Over the two months, apart from Zuo Qiqi’s constant muffled grumbling, no one voiced any objections.
The Ancestral Land of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan could only be opened once every ten years, and this time it opened a second time consecutively. Even the slowest person realized something extraordinary must have happened within the Ancestral Land, and Jin Tianqiong and Jin Ang’s entry surprised everyone.
What’s going on? Was the issue with the Ancestral Land resolved? If it was resolved, what were the Clan Leader and the Third Elder doing inside? If not, why were they able to enter?
The members of the Gold-devouring Rat Clan were filled with doubts, and the Su Family, Huo Family, and Zuo Clan members were also secretly anxious.
Huo Langtian and Su Lieyang didn’t know how many times they had secretly communicated.
Whenever the two communicated, Zuo Lincheng would helplessly glance at his daughter, if not for her, perhaps he would also be part of the small exchange group.
And because of the Heavenly Origin Big Dipper Array and his daughter’s relations, he was obviously being isolated by the Huo and Su families.
Buzz!
At noon, two months later, the space above the square began vibrating.
Everyone’s spirits lifted as they looked skyward.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Under everyone’s gaze, three figures appeared in the sky, Jin Tianqiong and Jin Ang with irrepressible smiles, while Jiang Chen also bore a slight smile, but his face was somewhat pale, indicating signs of overexhaustion.
Swoosh!
"Young Master!"
Yan Hu flew up to Jiang Chen, reaching out to support him, with concern in his eyes.
"I’m alright, it’s just that I’ve exhausted a bit too much Soul Force from refining too many pills."
Jiang Chen gently shook his head.
"Refining pills?"
"Did he go to the Ancestral Land to refine pills?"
"Right, last time he said he only took a strand of the Spiritual Fire’s original seed, could it be that he went in to use the Spiritual Fire for pill refining?!"
"Oh, really, just this?"
The Gold-devouring Rat Clan members exclaimed in surprise.
"Haha! From today, Mr Jiang is an eternal friend and benefactor of our Gold-devouring Rat Clan. No matter where or when, if Mr Jiang is in danger, even if you know it would be fatal, you must offer help, understand?"
Jin Tianqiong suddenly shouted.
The Gold-devouring Rat Clan people were stunned, realizing that resolving the Ancestral Land’s problem truly rendered Jiang Chen a benefactor of the clan; they immediately responded loudly, "Yes!"
Although they answered, there was still a bit of strangeness in their eyes, for the Clan Leader’s words seemed too heavy.
The faces of Huo Qiong and the others shifted as they looked at Jin Tianqiong and the rest in shock, for such treatment was reserved only for those who saved the entire clan.
Zuo Lincheng trembled inside, then entirely dismissed the idea of targeting Jiang Chen because of the Heavenly Origin Big Dipper Array.
The Gold-devouring Rat Clan, they cannot be provoked!
Jiang Chen was also taken aback, softly saying, "Clan Leader Jin, you’re exaggerating!"
"Not at all! Not at all!"
Jin Tianqiong quickly waved his hand, as Jiang Chen was a benefactor for saving the ancestor, and even became sworn brothers with the ancestor. When they first went in, Jin Tianqiong and Jin Ang were startled by their addressing each other. Upon knowing the reason, they looked at Jiang Chen with a newfound respect.
"Stop the nonsense, what happened?"
Jin Tianba couldn’t wait any longer. He originally thought Jin Tianqiong would discreetly hint at an answer, but instead, he saw him here being polite with Jiang Chen.
"Before the Grand Competition!"
Jin Tianqiong said something seemingly inexplicable.
Jin Tianba shivered all over, his eyes revealing a hint of wild joy.
Turning his head towards Jiang Chen, Jin Tianba solemnly clasped his hands and bowed.
"Hey!"
Jiang Chen was startled, hurriedly reaching out to support him.
"Don’t stop! You deserve this, you deserve this!"
Jin Tianqiong pulled Jiang Chen over, letting him accept Jin Tianba’s gesture.
"Mr Jiang, please take this; if something happens, we shall sacrifice our lives without hesitation!"
Jin Tianba extended his hand, a fiery red crystal appearing in it.
"Take it, take it!"
Jin Tianqiong directly passed the crystal to Jiang Chen, "I initially wanted to give you one, but what Tianba offers is even better."
"This..."
Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment, showing a trace of reluctance.
Having a backup is good, but too many backups can easily eliminate the desire to struggle; with this, he would have three life-saving items, each capable of summoning a Saint at worst.
"Mr Jiang, it’s not because we’re being stingy..."
Jin Tianqiong thought Jiang Chen was complaining about not receiving more, and softly explained.
"No, Clan Leader Jin, my point is, I already have a Jade Pendant from Grandpa Jin and one from my mentor, it seems like a lot now. When a cultivator is out there, without experiencing life and death struggles, how can one become powerful? Relying on too much can only lead to the loss of the spirit to fight!"
Jiang Chen waved his hand, solemnly declaring.
Sigh!
Jin Tianqiong breathed a sigh of relief; if Jiang Chen were truly upset for being shortchanged, he would indeed be disappointed.
"Not much, three pieces aren’t too much, Mr Jiang. This is also a sign of good faith from our Gold-devouring Rat Clan, and your ability to consider this shows that your state of mind is firm and will not be affected by these items!"
Jin Tianqiong chuckled and then curiously added, "The Grandpa Jin you mentioned, who might that be..."
As he spoke, Jin Tianqiong glanced knowingly at Jin Ming, remembering how Jiang Chen had addressed Jin Ming as Grandpa Jin when he first arrived.
