Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 755 - 474: Subtle Concern

Chapter 755: Chapter 474: Subtle Concern

The next day, at noon.

After a long absence from cultivation, Xu Yuan absorbed the strange energy made up of Life Origin, Yin Source, and Origin Qi from the formation patterns like a sponge soaking up water.

He had not practiced for several months, and it took just one night and the following noon for him to complete the absorption of Qi, merely replenishing the Origin Qi that had been depleted from his body.

After doing all this, Xu Yuan did not continue with cultivating his source energy.

Back when he cultivated with Origin Qi, he could freely use the inexhaustible source crystals in the Prime Minister’s Mansion, but now he could not do that anymore.

Although he could continue to practice indefinitely, the hundred Yin Ghosts and strange ghosts imprisoned like firewood in the cellar beneath his room had reached their limit.

Their conversion of Origin Qi into Yin Source and Life Origin was slower than the speed of his cultivation; the breathwork of just one night had exhausted the Life Origin and Yin Source they had accumulated over several days.

However, the cellar below was probably just an initial testing ground; if successful, it would be further expanded.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan prepared to go out to find Xu Changge and ask his elder brother to order people to bring more Yin Ghosts and strange ghosts over.

The warm winter sun streamed through the window lattice, casting its light into the room, making the floating dust in the air clearly visible.

After getting out of bed and dressing, Xu Yuan pushed open the door.

However, as soon as he stepped out, he was taken aback.

How has father returned?

In the elegant pavilion by the small pond in the courtyard, he saw a middle-aged man with graying temples.

Still in his signature black dragon robe, his expression was calm and steady, betraying no emotion, as he gazed intently at the ginkgo tree in the courtyard.

After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan suppressed his original intentions and quickly walked toward the pavilion.

Entering the pavilion, Xu Yuan took a seat directly across the stone table and called out softly:

"Father, have you been staring at this ginkgo tree because it has a story?"

Xu Yinhè slowly shifted his gaze from the ginkgo tree to Xu Yuan, a hint of an imperceptible smile flashing in his eyes:

"Indeed, there are some stories, but they are all old memories."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan likewise glanced at the ginkgo tree planted in the courtyard.

Under the warm sun, the branches of the ginkgo tree were bare, having lost all their leaves with the onset of winter.

This ginkgo tree was not a Spirit Plant; it was quite a common ornamental species in Dayan Territory.

In the height of summer, when its leaves were lush and a breeze blew, it would make a sound like wind chimes, hence its name.

Xu Yuan’s eyes revealed a hint of curiosity as he asked:

"What story?"

Xu Yinhè did not hide anything, his words tinged with a smile of reminiscence:

"It’s a story related to your mother."

Xu Yuan’s eyes flickered.

Just like any child, everyone is curious about the love story of their own parents.

Not to mention someone like his father before him, resembling a banished immortal, with his extraordinary grace and past stories.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan’s lips curved into a smile:

"Father, it can’t be that you and mother decided on a lifetime together under this ginkgo tree, right?"

"....."

Upon hearing this, the man with graying temples looked again at the large tree that could be embraced by three people.

Under the sunlight, he could vaguely see the shadow of a celestial figure, that of a young girl from years ago.

With slightly narrowed sharp eyes, Xu Yinhè gradually closed his eyes, a smile on his lips, his voice soft and gentle:

"Yes, that’s right."

"......."

Seeing his father’s expression, Xu Yuan’s eyes lowered slightly, also showing a hint of a smile, but he did not press further with questions.

Quietness lingered in the pavilion for a good few moments, until Xu Yinhè’s composed voice broke the nostalgic silence:

"How is your cultivation going?"

Xu Yuan responded with a smile:

"The Formation that Xinyao developed is quite impressive; now your son can cultivate normally."

Xu Yinhè glanced at the side room and said:

"It’s still not enough, is it?"

Xu Yuan was taken aback, then also understood and nodded:

"The Yin Source and Life Origin produced are indeed not enough to sustain my continued cultivation."

Xu Yinhè slightly nodded:

"Xinyao is very attentive and cautious, in order to prevent any accidents from happening to you, she did not rashly dispatch too many Yin Ghosts and exotic ghosts."

Xu Yuan instantly understood the underlying meaning of his father’s words.

Everything was already prepared; they were just waiting for him to come back and test it before they could continue to expand.

This father was always like this, even in such small matters, he would arrange everything flawlessly.

As the thought flashed by, Xu Yuan suddenly remembered the promise he had made to that girl, Xu Xinyao, last night, and he said in a low voice:

"Father, actually, this formation needs improvement."

"Hmm?"

Xu Yinhè slightly raised his eyebrows, a perfect amount of surprise showing in his eyes.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan immediately said the prepared speech in his mind:

"Xinyao said that, although this formation is highly complete, it is still a semi-finished product."

Xu Yinhè nodded, signaling him to continue.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yuan chuckled softly:

"This formation is too large; if I want to cultivate, I need to stay in this room for a long time. According to Xinyao’s plan, this formation can be simplified to be portable."

Xu Yinhè gave Xu Yuan a meaningful look, his eyes carrying a hint of satisfaction as he nodded:

"That makes sense, what do you want?"

"...."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan’s heart quivered.

Truth be told, he felt he was seen through by his father once again.

Nevertheless, he steeled himself and quietly said:

"I hope you can allocate some Formation Masters and Artifact Refiners to Xinyao."

Xu Yuan did not directly state how many he needed because he felt that his father in front of him probably knew what he wanted to do.

"Hmm..."

Xu Yinhè hummed ambiguously, then asked: "Five top-tier Formation Masters and Artifact Refiners each, that should be enough."

There.

His father indeed knew what he wanted to do and seemed not to oppose it.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan licked the corner of his lips and tentatively said:

"Then the funds..."

"I will order Hua Hong to give Xinyao an equipment allocation of five hundred thousand taels."

"Only five hundred thousand taels?" Xu Yuan was taken aback; this was different from what he had in mind.

Xu Yinhè glanced at him:

"What, is it too much?"

Xu Yuan’s eye twitched, and he quickly said with a smile:

"No, no, it’s just right."

"Heh, good then."

Xu Yinhè laughed lightly and slowly stood up: "That’s it then, your father has other matters to attend to."

Seeing this, Xu Yuan also slowly stood up and gave a bow:

"Yes, Father."

Xu Yinhè looked at his third son and suddenly said:

"Xinyao is too kind-hearted, and Changge is not good at expressing himself; as their elder brother, you need to bear more responsibility."

With that, a breeze blew, and the figure of the middle-aged man had already disappeared.

After standing in the pavilion for a while, Xu Yuan shook his head and slowly sat back down.

His father had indeed come specifically to inquire about Xinyao’s condition this time......

But since he cared,

Why not do it himself?