I Can Accumulate Proficiency, Starting from Alchemy

Chapter 245: Chapter 171: Zheng Hai’s Whereabouts

Translator: 549690339

“Are there any problems with the Nine Dragons Shop?”

Han Yi asked.

In his view, the Nine Dragons Shop was Fu Canghai’s business. The shop’s involvement in the business of magical instruments and the like was not simple, and who knew what messy situations might occur after Fu Canghai’s demise.

In the face of interests, human hearts are unpredictable. If he could help, he wouldn’t mind lending a hand— consider it as returning a favor.

He Fangwei shook his head, “Our ancestor passed away three years ago. The sect has largely taken care of us during these years. It’s a great honor that even Master Yuan personally intervened.”

“Elder Han, on behalf of the Nine Dragons Shop, I thank you.”

Han Yi nodded, feeling relieved now that the Nine Dragons Shop had no difficulties.

He Fangwei suddenly had a flash of thought as if he remembered something, hesitating to speak. Seeing this, Han Yi took the initiative and said, “If there’s a problem, feel free to speak.”

He Fangwei nodded heavily.

He did have one thing that he wanted to do but had been hesitating. This concerned another aspect of Fu Canghai’s identity.

“Indeed, there is something difficult to handle.”

“Elder Han, you should have some understanding of our ancestor, right?”

Han Yi nodded.

He had indeed learned about Fu Canghai previously, knowing that Fu Canghai was not a loner.

Before Fu Canghai died in battle, he had four disciples, of whom three were at the Foundation Establishment stage, and one was at Qi Cultivation Stage. However, that Qi cultivator had already interrupted his Daoist path and, like He Fangwei, became the shopkeeper of the Nine Dragons Shop. He Fangwei was the disciple of Fu Canghai’s eldest disciple, Tang Yiyuan, which is why he called Fu Canghai his ancestor.

In the Xuandan Sect’s battle of tribulation, two of Fu Canghai’s Foundation Establishment disciples died, leaving only Tang Yiyuan surviving.

Besides these relationships within the sect, Fu Canghai had no dual cultivation partner, nor any children or descendants.

“In fact, our ancestor had another identity: he was a member of the Fu family lineage,” He Fangwei added.

“The Fu family?” Han Yi asked, puzzled.

He Fangwei nodded, “Yes, the Fu family. It’s a foundation-building cultivation family in the Gu Shu Immortal City, and our ancestor was from the Fu family.”

“However, our ancestor broke off relations with the Fu family during his Qi Cultivation stage and joined the Xuandan Sect. From then on, he no longer considered himself part of the Fu family.”

“But before our ancestor died in battle, he summoned us, his grand-disciples, for a ceremony and mentioned that if he unfortunately passed away, 10% of the Nine Dragons Shop’s assets should be returned to the Fu family.” “However, our knowledge about the Fu family is limited. To find them would require some effort.”

“It would be best if Elder Han could help with this.”

Han Yi raised an eyebrow, “Wouldn’t it be more appropriate if Brother Tang made the trip? He’s at the late Foundation Building stage, after all.”

Tang Yiyuan was Fu Canghai’s eldest disciple and was at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

He Fangwei gave a bitter smile, “My teacher has been in seclusion for a year now. Elder Han, you probably don’t know the current situation of the Nine Dragons Shop, do you?”

“Oh? What is it?” Han Yi asked, puzzled.

“The Nine Dragons Shop now only has this shop located at Combat Peak. The other four shops in the Inner Peak markets have been transferred. Other assets that could be sold have all been sold off. In accordance with our ancestor’s instructions, a portion was given to Uncle Du. Uncle Du has now also transferred to be a sect steward.”

“Now, there’s only me in Nine Dragons Shop left. Within three to five years, when I no longer have the energy, this shop will also be transferred.”

“My original plan was to go to Gu Shu Immortal City after transferring this shop, slowly look for the Fu family, and give them their rightful share. Only by doing this, can we fulfill our ancestor’s final wish.”

“However, with my limited strength, I’m afraid there would be difficulties if 1 went alone. If Elder Han could take on this task, it would naturally be safer.”

After He Fangwei finished speaking, Han Yi nodded, lost in thought.

Fu Canghai’s two remaining disciples are Tang Yiyuan and Du Hui. Tang Yiyuan is in seclusion, likely preparing for a breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage, while Du Hui is only at the ninth level of Qi Cultivation and has no hope on his path to immortality. As for He Fangwei, he is Tang Yiyuan’s disciple and has long lost the possibility of a breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Given He Fangwei’s explanation, it seems that Fu Canghai’s lineage indeed cannot spare a Foundation Establishment cultivator. No wonder He Fangwei hesitated.

“And also.” He Fangwei paused before he continued.

“My teacher’s seclusion for a breakthrough is also because he has reached the age of two hundred. If he doesn’t make a desperate effort now, he won’t have any hope for a Golden Core in this lifetime, and even he doesn’t have much faith in the possibility of a successful breakthrough.”

Han Yi nodded, thinking he understood.

“However, one-tenth of Nine Dragons Shop’s assets is not insignificant. Are you sure you can entrust them to me?”

He Fangwei laughed, “If it were anyone else, of course I wouldn’t feel at ease. But with Elder Han, it’s naturally an exception.”

“In my life, due to my limited talent, I’ve led a life full of ups and downs, and remain at the ninth level of Qi Cultivation. Although my strength is limited, I’ve seen many people and experienced many things since I became the shopkeeper of Nine Dragons Shop seventy years ago.”

“I am confident in my ability to judge people. I’ve been dealing with Elder Han for more than a decade. To be honest, I’ve investigated Elder Han as well, so I am well aware of your character.”

“Entrusting it to you is very reasonable.”

He Fangwei genuinely smiled, and after some thought, Han Yi agreed.

He had originally come to return a favor to Fu Canghai. Now that this matter involves Fu Canghai’s lineage, this favor is naturally solidly returned.

“Elder Fu was kind to me. I will handle this matter..”