The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1158 - 1157: Interpreter

Why did you go to the Treasure Vault? Of course, it was through illegal means.The old man knew Liu Tao was mature and steady, but Liu Yu tended to be more impetuous.

He only told Liu Tao how to get into the Treasure Vault. Before bringing Tang Rao in, Liu Tao had already informed the old man and mentioned that Tang Rao gave Liu Tao a fifth-grade Elixir Pill before asking for help. Especially when mentioning that Tang Rao was an Alchemist, the old man repeatedly instructed Liu Tao to win over Tang Rao.

"I just happened to see my brother going in a few times, so I followed him in."

Liu Yu stammered, and it was obvious he was lying.

He clearly came to complain to the old man, but after being looped around twice, he inadvertently implicated himself.

"Dad, can we lend this book to Manager Tang?"

Liu Tao was still thinking about Tang Rao's book.

"Of course, nobody looks at those books in our family. Even if they do, nobody understands them. If Manager Tang is interested, Taoer, you can go to the Treasure Vault and find more similar books for Tang Rao."

The old man was open-minded and knew the books were just gathering dust in the Treasure Vault. It would be better to sell a favor to Tang Rao and win over this Alchemist. In case anything happens in the future, Tang Rao might give them a hand, right?

"Then I'll thank you old man in advance."

Tang Rao clasped his hands in gratitude, making Liu Yu, who was standing nearby, jump in agitation.

"Dad, these things belong to our Liu Family. Just because you don't look at them doesn't mean I don't. I want to look at this book. We can't just casually give away the Liu Family's property."

The old man was pitiful, raising his sons with so much effort. One turned out talented, the other not, one smart, the other couldn't manage anything.

"Why can't I give it away? This entire Liu Family was founded by me; why shouldn't I give it away?"

The old man's temper flared, wondering when this unfilial son got to dictate with his possessions.

"My friend Tang Rao, my eldest son is unmanageable and incompetent. I hope you understand."

The old man apologized to Tang Rao.

It was indeed his fault for not disciplining his son properly.

"Old man, what are you saying? It's all my fault. If I hadn't come to the Liu family, this conflict between you and your son wouldn't have arisen."

If someone respects me an inch, I respect them a foot. Since an elder apologized to Tang Rao, he needed to reciprocate out of courtesy.

"I heard from my son that you, Tang Rao, are a good person. Meeting you for the first time, I found you so righteous. My son having a friend like you is indeed a blessing from his past lives."

The old man first defined Tang Rao as Liu Tao's friend. This would make it easier to link up with Tang Rao in the future.

"Old man, don't say that. With how you've treated me today, if you and your son ever need my help, I'll definitely assist with all my strength."

The Liu family didn't realize that what Tang Rao promised today would become their lifeline in the future.

But that's a story for another time.

"If it's convenient for you, Tang Rao, how about staying for dinner tonight? It's just simple fare; please don't mind."

Not only did he get things and was offered a meal, but wasn't that treatment a bit too generous?

Liu Yu again wanted to voice an objection but was silenced by a stern look from the old man.

"Old man, thank you, but I must return to accompany my wife. She won't be happy if I'm late getting home."

Tang Rao was eager to return to study the Star Formation. Who would want to waste time eating meals?

The old man was surprised that someone as capable as Tang Rao still cared about his partner's feelings, proving him to be a truly virtuous and talented young man.

"In that case, I won't keep you, friend. Next time you visit, be sure to stay for a meal, and let me be a good host."

Hearing this, refusing further would have been impolite, so Tang Rao casually agreed.

Holding the books, he ran off so fast even a mad dog couldn't catch up.

He arrived at the Kao Shan Sect in one breath and rushed into Li Qi Qi's room, still panting heavily.

"Aye, Little Qi Qi, daddy missed you so much."

Tang Rao's expression was exaggerated, his eyebrows almost reaching the sky.

"Tang Rao, what's up with you?"

Li Qi Qi asked.

Having a person suddenly burst into her room had startled her, but she relaxed after realizing it was Tang Rao.

"I just missed you, can't bear not seeing you even for a minute."

Li Qi Qi wasn't new to hearing these cheesy words from Tang Rao, but even so, she couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

"Tang Rao, did you face some setback outside?"

She touched Tang Rao's forehead, but the temperature seemed normal.

"No, why don't you believe me anymore?"

Saying that, Tang Rao stopped embracing Li Qi Qi and instead sat up, taking out the books he retrieved from the Liu Family for a closer look.

This book had no cover, but its content was filled with many star cluster diagrams.

Besides this, there were many ancient texts.

As someone native to the Seventy-Two Domains in the Nine Realms, how could Tang Rao understand them?

Wait, Jixing?

Oh yes, Jixing! He grew up in the Divine Realm and stayed by a deity's side, surviving through natural selection since childhood. He should be more knowledgeable than Tang Rao.

To prevent Li Qi Qi from knowing too much, Tang Rao specifically ran into his personal palace to swap with Jixing.

"Xiao Ji Ji, come out."

As soon as Tang Rao entered, the Flame Ginseng and Little Hedgehog were circling Tang Rao's feet, thinking he was there to play with them. But hearing that he was looking for Jixing, they couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed.

"What is it, Master?"

Jixing appeared drowsy, still carrying a scent of alcohol.

"You're just a wisp of smoke. Tell me, how could you even steal my wine to drink? Have you no shame?"

While he could understand the Little Hedgehog and the Flame Ginseng liking food—after all, any living being has to eat, that's normal. But Jixing was just a puff of smoke, what could it digest?

Not only did Jixing consume food, but it even searched for wine, drinking until it was full and drunk, which Tang Rao found intolerable.

"A puff of smoke needs to eat too; I only wanted to have some water, and they offered me wine instead."

Jixing's whole smoky aura surrounded the two little creatures, and Tang Rao realized who had corrupted Jixing.

"From now on, no one gets to drink any wine. Sober up on your own; if you're not sober in three minutes, don't expect to play with me."

He wasn't joking with the three little creatures.

The three small creatures would even end up fighting, isn't there any family discipline?

"Master, I'm truly sorry."

Jixing clung to Tang Rao, acting all cutesy.

"You undoubtedly need me for something. Whatever it is, I'm willing to do it for you."

To make Tang Rao happy and ensure future access to wine, Jixing was willing to sacrifice its dignity.

"Alright then, I have this book here. I don't recognize the writings inside. If you translate them for me, we'll let this matter go."