novelraw Chapter 202 : The Jia Residence's Grand Competition
Chapter 202 : The Jia Residence's Grand Competition
Chapter 202: The Jia Residence's Grand Competition
Two days later, Gu Fan, who was staying in the side courtyard of the Qiu Residence, also received the news.
At this moment, he held a teacup in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed.
"A miraculous medicine that heals the Divine Soul... Tianhai Spirit Ginseng."
"The Young Master of the Jia Family is hosting a grand competition, and the reward is Tianhai Spirit Ginseng..."
Gu Fan murmured to himself, his expression flickering between light and dark.
Healing Divine Soul injuries was indeed something he needed. Although he was unsure whether it would help Ruo Xi, this type of treasure was at least worth a try.
Moreover, even if it could not fully heal, it would still provide nourishing benefits, which was not a bad outcome.
It was just that the timing of this Tianhai Spirit Ginseng's appearance and the host of the grand competition made him feel something was off.
It happened to appear exactly when he needed it most, and it just happened to be hosted by the Jia Family’s Young Master.
No matter how one looked at it, this seemed like a trap targeted at him.
But no matter how Gu Fan thought about it, he felt it was unlikely. Although he had indeed offended Jia Bing quite obviously...
The rarity of something like Tianhai Spirit Ginseng could be seen from the excitement it stirred among the various small and medium factions in Tianyun City.
Such a rare Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure—could it really be used just to deal with him?
Were they trying to lure him away from the Qiu Family?
That was unlikely, unless this Jia Family Young Master truly was a fool.
Otherwise, to go to such great lengths just out of jealousy?
Gu Fan pondered for a moment and decided that regardless of whether it was a trap aimed at him or not, he had to find a way to obtain it.
As for how to obtain it...
Just then, the courtyard door was knocked. Gu Fan returned to his senses and stood up to open the door.
The visitor was none other than Qiu Hanyan.
"Fairy Hanyan."
"Mr. Gu, I have something to speak with you about."
Gu Fan nodded and stepped aside, allowing Qiu Hanyan to enter the courtyard.
"Mr. Gu, I remember that you have been searching for a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure that can heal the Divine Soul. Is it related to the friend you asked my teacher to treat?"
"Indeed it is!"
Gu Fan had not intended to keep this a secret for long, especially since he had not concealed his tracks while searching the black market for items that could heal the Divine Soul.
As long as someone paid attention and investigated carefully, it would become clear that what he urgently needed now was anything that could heal the Divine Soul.
Qiu Hanyan looked at Gu Fan and said earnestly:
"Then you must already know the reward for this grand competition held by the Jia Family?"
"Tianhai Spirit Ginseng—the number one miraculous medicine for healing the Divine Soul."
Qiu Hanyan looked at Gu Fan’s eyes and, seeing no fluctuation in them, finally let out a breath of relief.
"It seems Mr. Gu is already aware. Then I won’t say more."
"The treasures needed to heal the Divine Soul—whatever the Qiu Family has, we will send to you. But you must not participate in this competition hosted by the Jia Family."
Gu Fan's gaze turned cold, his tone filled with disbelief:
"Fairy Hanyan, are you saying... this is a trap set for me?"
Seeing that Qiu Hanyan remained silent, Gu Fan thought to himself—could it really be?
Was Jia Bing really such a fool with money?
"Does Mr. Gu find it hard to believe? Or perhaps you think you're not important enough to warrant such effort?"
Seeing Gu Fan remain silent, Qiu Hanyan gave a bitter smile and said:
"If it were disciples from other families, perhaps not. But Jia Bing... he's a deeply paranoid and twisted person. Anyone stronger than him, he envies and hates."
"The last time he misunderstood our healing session, and I even scolded him a few times... he won’t do anything to me, but towards you—he absolutely hates you to the bone. I understand his mind all too well."
Gu Fan fell silent for a moment, still finding it hard to accept.
"Just for that, he would use a treasure like Tianhai Spirit Ginseng to lure me out of the residence? Isn't that too wasteful?"
"No. To the Jia Family, a single Tianhai Spirit Ginseng isn't much. Like I said—he’s a paranoid man. If he bears a grudge against you, he would spare no cost to kill you."
At this point, a strange expression appeared in Qiu Hanyan’s eyes as she said:
“Moreover, are you so sure that this Tianhai Spirit Ginseng will end up in someone else’s hands?”
Gu Fan suddenly realized—of course!
He had fallen into a mental trap, assuming the reward must be given away.
But if someone from the Jia Family won first place, the reward would just move from one pocket to another—no real difference.
That way, it would be enough to lure him away from the Qiu Family, making it easier to make a move on him.
By now, Qiu Hanyan had already stood up.
“The Jia Family and our Qiu Family have been family friends for generations. The ties between us run deep—touch one thread and the whole web moves.”
“Mr. Gu, I can only serve as a warning in this matter. But the best course of action is to not leave the Qiu Residence.”
“Once my injuries heal and I take you to meet my teacher, with my teacher’s deterrence, the Jia Family won’t dare do anything to you.”
Gu Fan nodded after hearing this.
“Fairy Hanyan, rest assured, I’ll be cautious.”
“Then I’ll take my leave for now. I’ll come again tomorrow for treatment.”
As he watched Qiu Hanyan leave, Gu Fan smiled.
This Qiu Hanyan really worried too much, afraid that he would die and no one would be able to treat her Degenerate Energy.
However, despite what she said, Gu Fan had already made up his mind.
He had to get the Tianhai Spirit Ginseng. Since Jia Bing wanted to use it against him... then let’s see if he had what it took.
As long as a Celestial Heart Realm mighty one didn’t make a move, even if it was a peak Late Stage of the Solar Radiance Realm cultivator, he was confident he could stay alive.
Thinking of this, a smile curled at Gu Fan’s lips as he slowly sipped his tea.
Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, three days had gone by.
During this time, Gu Fan had helped Qiu Hanyan clear the second meridian blocked by Degenerate Energy.
By now, Qiu Hanyan was certain that Gu Fan truly had the ability to solve her Degenerate Energy problem.
If the first time could be considered a coincidence, then succeeding twice in a row was definitive proof of Gu Fan’s capability.
With this realization, Qiu Hanyan once again subtly tried to persuade Gu Fan not to act rashly.
Though Tianhai Spirit Ginseng was rare, it was not unique.
She had already issued orders through the family’s channels to search for this item, and once it was found, it would be delivered to Gu Fan immediately.
Gu Fan simply nodded with a smile and said nothing.
The reason miraculous items were miraculous was precisely because of their rarity and precious nature.
If he were to wait for the Qiu Family to find one, it might take several years without success.
Finally, another day passed, and the grand competition of the Jia Family officially began.
The location was within the Jia Residence, and the rules were simple: a drawing-lots system, winners advanced and drew lots again for the next round.
When only two people remained and no one else issued challenges, the final two would face off, and the winner would take the Tianhai Spirit Ginseng!
Inside the Jia Residence, Jia Bing lounged lazily on a maid’s lap, with each of his legs being held and massaged by a maid.
“Someone come!”
“Subordinate present!”
Jia Bing raised his eyes to glance at the subordinate and continued:
“How many participants do we have in this competition now?”
“Reporting to Young Master, a total of over thirty people.”
Jia Bing’s eyes flickered slightly—it was fewer than he expected.
But what he cared about most was whether that fellow Gu Fan had shown up.
“That one from the Qiu Residence surnamed Gu—has he arrived?”
“Reporting to Young Master, that guy was among the first to arrive. He’s currently sitting beneath the stage.”
A glimmer flashed in Jia Bing’s eyes—he really came!
Now he could figure out a way to have him killed on the arena!
By then, even Qiu Hanyan couldn’t blame him. After all, deaths during cultivator duels were a normal occurrence.
Thinking of this, a cold chuckle escaped his lips.