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Chapter 773: Do you actually give it to me, can you bear to?_1

Chapter 773: Chapter 773: Do you actually give it to me, can you bear to?_1

"Back in the day, when my parents were being hunted down, it was Aunt Adelaide who saved their lives and brought them back to Mount Kahdas so my mother could stay there. You guarded the Northern Cold City for twenty years for her sake, and after my father went missing, you took great care of my mother as well," said Carson Flores with genuine sincerity, bending at the waist to bow. "Moreover, you and my father, Westin Flores, were fellow disciples and good friends, so as a junior, it is only right for me to call you ’Aunt’..."

Carson’s words were heartfelt. He didn’t consider any romantic entanglements his parents might have had; she had done too much for his father and mother.

Not to mention this life-saving grace which was very real, and as for the relationship between his father and Adelaide Bautista, it wasn’t Carson’s place to comment. He could only replace it with the term "fellow disciple and good friend."

Adelaide Bautista looked into Carson’s face, the indifference in her eyes gradually softening as she said, "Come in and let’s talk."

Onyx Mason was dumbfounded.

Carson was the son of Westin Flores and Lucy Frost?

A direct disciple of the Nutwood Heavenly Cave Cave Master?

He called Adelaide Bautista Aunt?

Adelaide Bautista, who wouldn’t bother with anyone, actually invited him into her cave dwelling to talk...

Heh!

This kid sure has a sweet tongue.

The interior of the cave dwelling was simple; one could hardly tell it belonged to a woman, suggesting Adelaide Bautista’s life was one of plain cultivation.

"Take a seat," Adelaide Bautista offered, pointing to a stone stool before asking, "Are you a Nutwood Mountain disciple?"

Carson explained, "My father left behind a piece of Heaven’s Prophecy jade, which was the gateway to the Nutwood Heavenly Cave. I also had some luck exploring the ruins of the Nutwood Mountain’s cave heavens..."

Carson recounted what he previously told Tanner Bautista.

Adelaide Bautista’s expression showed a hint of surprise, "You were taken as a direct disciple by Master Campbell? That’s a great fortune for you. Are you following the path of Sword Bone?"

Carson nodded, "Yes."

Adelaide Bautista inquired, "How much of your Sword Bone have you tempered?"

Carson answered honestly, "The bones of my upper limbs, 64 of them."

Adelaide Bautista hummed in acknowledgment, "The path of the Sword Bone is extremely difficult, only those with great determination and good fortune can succeed. However, once accomplished, it transforms you completely, as if you’re a different person with boundless prospects. You should aim to complete the Sword Bone Tempering as soon as possible, as it will enhance the benefits of your realm advancement."

Carson nodded, "My elder sister-disciple also advised me to finish the full tempering of the Sword Bone before advancing my strength."

Adelaide Bautista nodded, "Correct, that’s the right approach. However, the path of the Sword Bone is one of continuous improvement. Simply put, there’s no ’best,’ only ’better.’ Tempering all the bones into Sword Bones is fundamental and most important. The subsequent refinement depends on luck and destiny."

Carson blinked, somewhat perplexed, "Refinement?"

Adelaide Bautista questioned, "Didn’t your elder sister-disciple tell you?"

Carson shook his head, "I suppose since I have not reached the necessary realm, she didn’t want to say too much and distract me."

Adelaide Bautista nodded and casually explained, "Sword Bone is tempered piece by piece whereas refinement means using superior materials to temper the Sword Bone, enhancing its overall quality. To put it simply, it’s like a sword blank that’s already shaped, but its quality has limitations. Later on, you blend in better materials and use higher quality flames and techniques for a forgery—this is refinement. The sword blank can then reach a higher quality."

"But Sword Bone Tempering isn’t the same as ordinary sword forgery, depending on special opportunities that come by chance and cannot be sought. As for what those are, you can go back and ask your elder sister-disciple. I only have a superficial understanding and can’t claim to be an expert. Anyway, since your Sword Bone isn’t complete yet, you don’t need to rush."

Carson nodded, "Understood, I’ll remember that."

Adelaide Bautista fell silent for a few seconds before asking, "How is your mother doing?"

Carson smiled, "She’s alright. There were some minor issues, but I’ve already taken care of them."

Adelaide Bautista’s brows rose slightly, "Issues?"

Carson recounted the previous day’s events briefly, "I reckon they’ll be more cautious now and won’t cause trouble anymore."

Adelaide Bautista’s expression showed a slight frown but she made no comment, "Your father... has been missing for many years, and it must be hard for her to be here alone. Don’t you plan to take her away?"

Carson sighed, "I suggested it, but she refused. She can’t bear to leave behind all the memories in that courtyard. The Cave Master gave me a Pass Token, so I will come to visit her whenever I can."

Adelaide Bautista hummed, "That’s probably for the best. Now that she knows you’ve grown up and become so capable, she’ll worry less."

After thinking for a moment, Carson took out the three Heaven-reaching Lotus Seeds, "Aunt Adelaide, these are the Heaven-reaching Lotus Seeds that the Cave Master gave me. It’s said they have tremendous benefits for cultivation. I’m offering these to you as a humble gift, please accept them."

Adelaide Bautista’s eyes showed surprise, "These Heaven-reaching Lotus Seeds are the Cave Master’s treasures, and he was actually willing to give you the seeds?"

Carson chuckled, "The face of a master is certainly not mine to wear."

Adelaide Bautista looked into Carson’s eyes, "The Heaven-reaching Lotus is an extraordinary treasure in this world, unique in its kind. The seeds not only enhance strength in the minor sense but illuminate wisdom, improving the ability to comprehend the Heavenly Dao and increasing the chances of breakthroughs. People desire a single seed, yet cannot obtain it. You’re about to reach the Golden Core Late Stage, and with this, the benefits are endless. Yet you still wish to give them to me—are you truly willing?"

Carson’s eyes were clear and he gave a light smile, "There are many extraordinary treasures in this world, but there is only one Aunt Adelaide..."