Chapter 61: Heartful Reunion and Jackpot?


    --- Chapter 60 ---


    "Y-You really did it." Nn Su stared at his father with watery eyes.


    Baek Ain shrugged and responded, "Trust me, I said."


    Nn Jie shook his head and reprimanded Nn Su for crying in front of a guest. He sighed because Baek Ain had seen the unsightly appearance of his son.


    Baek Ain didn''t mind as he cried a lot when celebrating his birthday a few days ago. "Let''s go up. Staying underground is not good for your health, Senior." Hemented casually.


    Nn Su and Nn Jue nodded, walking alongside him to the surface.


    After five minutes, They arrived at the top and saw Nn Yanran standing below a pine tree. The breeze is brushing her twin-tailed hair, making her vision blurry.


    As her hair returned to its original position, Nn Yanran was stunned because of a familiar figure standing at the Cold Castle''s door.


    She covered her mouth and shouted joyfully, "Grandpa!"


    Nn Yanran cried like a child and ran toward Nn Jie, hugging him tightly. Even though Nn Su conveyed her grandfather''s condition monthly, seeing him in person was different.


    "Yanran. You''ve be such a bright youngdy." Nn Jie patted his granddaughter''s head. "Sorry, Grandpa couldn''t watch you grow."


    "You must have suffered a lot of hardship."


    Baek Ain watched this scenery with a wry expression. He knew it was a touching moment between a grandfather and his granddaughter, but he really wanted to return and check his new weapon.


    It''s fucking Imperial Arms from Akame Ga Kill.


    How could he not be excited?


    Cross Tail is such a good weapon for him. Even though Baek Ain is more of a close-quarterbat kind of guy with his skill set, don''t forget he was also part of the Miteer Family''s Shadow Guard.


    The replica part is suspicious, though.


    Cross Tail could be a high or low-tiered, depending on Baek Ain''s luck.


    "Um, can I go back?" Baek Ain broke the joyful reunion.


    "I''m busy, you see."


    Nn Yanran and Nn Jie panicked, saying a few things about beingfortable in the Nn n first. Nn Su tilted his head in confusion because he couldn''t understand why his daughter and father acted this way.


    ''Baek Ain is talented and definitely will be stronger in the future, but the Nn n isn''tcking in alchemist pills.'' Nn Su thought to himself.


    ''Well, I suppose forming a rtionship with such a young star will be beneficial.''


    Unknown to Nn Su, Nn Yanran has witnessed how quick-witted Baek Ain was. She knew how much of a genius Baek Ain was when forming a n against a 6-rank magical beast.


    The cub of Amethyst Winged Lion Nn Yanran brought in the past is from Baek Ain. It''s battle spoils that Nn Yanran and Yun Yun deserved, but they wouldn''t be able to get it without Baek Ain''s n.


    Meanwhile, Nn Jie knew about Baek Ain''s actual cultivation.


    ''A heavenly genius/a monster-like Dou King such as Baek Ain cannot be left behind.'' Nn Yanran and Nn Jie thought simultaneously.


    Unfortunately for them, Baek Ain isn''t interested in staying longer in this ce. He had to think of an excuse and came up with this line, "Young Lady Yanran. The three-year promise is tomorrow, no?"


    "It''s better for you to prepare and focus for it."


    "Here, take it." Baek Ain handed something to Nn Yanran.


    Nn Yanran looked at the item in her hand and asked, "This is?"


    "Lucky charm. I hope you win tomorrow." Bael Ain smiled slightly.


    "You can send the payment to the Miteer Family directly. Don''t worry about the cost because I believe in your generosity."


    "Then, bye."


    Baek Ain disappeared from their vision, leaving behind a breeze of the dusty air. The Nn Family looked at the vacant presence of the young man with weird expressions on their faces.


    Nn Jie frowned and asked, "What''s this three years promise he talks about, Yanran?"


    Nn Yanran trembled when hearing her grandfather''s question. She fumbled with her fingers nervously and exined how she annulled the engagement between her and Xiao Yan.


    Even so, Nn Yanran has no regret about her decision.


    Nn n suffered enough without her grandfather''s presence, so she couldn''t let it down by engaging with a useless fiance who had lost his Dou Qi. It was a firm decision of hers.


    She doesn''t want to stay in the Jia Ma Empire and be tied down. She also wanted to be stronger and roamed all over the world.


    "How can this be?" Nn Jia mumbled in disbelief.


    "B-But Xiao n is still doing alright, no?"


    Nn Yanran awkwardly looked at her grandpa and answered, "Um, they have worsened financially and in social circles. And a few months ago, they even offended Baek Ain and the Miteer Family..."


    "What??!" Nn Jie reacted somewhat frustratedly.


    "Exin..."


    Nn Yanran felt the prying eyes of her grandfather and continued, "Wu Tan City was "actually." attacked by a powerful individual who could control magical beasts a few months back."


    "Baek Ain defeated that individual and ended up in a bad state, but..."


    "But?"


    "Xiao Yan, my ex-fiance, attacked Baek Ain blindly out of anger."


    "Even Xiao Yan''s father and other noble ns only watched while Baek Ain received more and more injuries. How could he not feel betrayed by such a thing?"


    "Baek Ain refused to ept their apologies and moved to the Jia Ma Imperial City alongside his fiancee, Yafei of the Miteer Family." Nn Yanran sounded bitter when saying this.


    "Xiao n experienced a crisis because the Miteer Family and other nobles in the area cut business ties with them. I heard they have to sell Dou Techniques andnd to survive."


    "And Xiao n nned to move out from Wu Tan City. Maybe out of shame or to hide from others'' eyes..."


    "Xiao n..." Nn Jie sighed in defeat. "Brother Xiao, how could your family end in such a state?"


    "You''re chivalrous and full of justice, but your descendant has eyes but couldn''t see Mount Tai."


    Nn Su cleared his throat andmented supportively, "Don''t be too mad, Father. Yanran is trying to surpass her limit."


    "I''m not mad. I-I''m just disappointed and somewhat relieved." Nn Jie sat on the floor, staring at the bright blue sky. He was disappointed that his promise to Xiao Yan''s Grandfather couldn''t get fulfilled.


    And somewhat relieved because Nn Yanran dodged a massive bullet named Xiao Yan. At least Nn Yanran could be on Baek Ain''s side now.


    "Yanran, answer Grandpa honestly."


    "Do you want to find your partner personally?"


    Nn Yanran nodded firmly and replied, "Yes."


    "My fate is up to me to decide."


    A small smile appeared on Nn Jie''s face as he thought of an idea topensate Xiao n. After all, he was the one who couldn''t fulfill it.


    Even though the Xiao n is horrible now, Nn Jie still feels thankful for Xiao Yan''s grandfather''s help.


    "Nn Su, write me a letter."


    "I''m going to give Xiao n thend in the north."


    "But father, thatnd." Nn Su wanted to refute Nn Jie''s words.


    However, Nn Jie stared at Nn Su calmly and said, "Do it."


    "We only lost a chunk of our wealth. Remember, we are Swordmaster n. Our sword is the number one priority."


    "And Yanran is the young sword we must nurture until she''s sharp enough."


    "Aih, I''ll do it quickly." Nn Su sighed, knowing Nn Jie''s order was absolute.


    "Grandpa..." Nn Yanran felt her eyes be watery.


    Nn Jie smiled and said, "Chase your dream, Yanran."


    "Grandpa will be your shield until you''re ready."


    "Mm."


    ...


    ...


    While Nns are busy with themselves, Baek Ain returns to the Miteer Family in under a minute. He moved so fast that even his shadow chased after him.


    Entering his room, Baek Ain closed the door and checked Cross Tail''s Description.


    [Name: Cross Tail(Replica)]


    [Type: Imperial Arms(Weapon)]


    [Grade: S]


    [Description: Infinite Uses: Cross Tail(Replica) is a weapon created by "Anonymous cksmith." using varieties of materials. It has the identical function as the original Cross Tail, except for the material for the thread/wire and gloves]


    [Infinite Uses: Cross Tail(Replica)''s gloves are "directly." built from a flexiblepound of meteorite alloys, and its threads/wire are "strictly." synthesized from the finest silk of Cmity Metal Spiders]


    [It''s worth noting that Cmity Metal Spider''s Thread is considered a "Sacred Treasure." because of its versatility]


    [Ding! Cross Tail is the Low-Grade Spiritual Weapon, so the host has to link through a blood connection]


    Baek Ain summoned the Cross Tail and watched it appear in his hands.


    Cross Tail takes the form of ck gloves with metallic fingertips and wire threads running through them. And the majority of the wire is "neatly." contained in arger-than-normal spool that can get worn on the lower back of its wielder.


    "It''s slimmer than I thought." Baek Ainmented while pricking his finger, dropping his blood onto the spool and gloves.


    [Ding! You have formed a blood connection with the Cross Tail(Replica)]


    [A hidden function revealed]


    ["Thread Conversion."]


    "This is..." Baek Ain was surprised.


    "Hahaha, It''s a jackpot!"