Chapter 2746 — Kang Jingming's Plan
The Blossom Guardian · Page 2 of 2
"That's easy enough." Hearing the list of herbs Kang Jinglong described, Kang Jingming knew that although they might be worth a fortune in the mundane world, they were not especially rare to the Xuandan Sect. Given Kang Jingming's status, he could naturally get his hands on some—though of course, the cost would be recorded against the elders' monthly stipend.
Still, Kang Jingming had one advantage now: he was on a mission from Xuanzhen Ancestor, so he could perfectly well present these herbs that Wang Xinyan needed as a gift—a stepping stone for making contact with Wei Zhao. Thus this portion of the cost would naturally be charged to the Xuandan Sect and Xuanzhen Ancestor.
"All right, then I'll leave this matter in your hands, brother!" Hearing Kang Jingming's reply, Kang Jinglong breathed a sigh of relief. At last he would have some face in front of Wei Zhao!
In fact, Kang Jinglong had secretly analyzed the gap between himself and Wei Zhao. Wasn't it just that Wei Zhao could often produce novel little things to please a girl? He would do the same to curry favor with Wang Xinyan from now on, and winning her over should be no problem.
Of course, that was his own analysis. The relationship between Wei Zhao and Wang Xinyan was no longer as simple as currying favor—the fate between the two of them was truly wondrous. From their very first meeting they had been seatmates, and to this day they were still seatmates...
"As for the exact time, I'll let you know once I have news." Over on this end, a disciple came to inform Kang Jingming that he was wanted in Tian Canbian's room. Kang Jingming was overjoyed and hurriedly ended the call.
Originally, Kang Jingming had been worrying over his lack of an opportunity to make contact with Tian Canbian. Now that one had suddenly appeared, how could he not be excited? He ran and stumbled his way to the gate of Tian Canbian's separate courtyard and knocked cautiously on the door.
"Elder Kang, the young sect master is already waiting for you. Come with me." The one who opened the door was still Tian Canbian's personal maidservant from before, though this time her attitude toward Kang Jingming was considerably better.
"Many thanks!" Kang Jingming's goal in life was to become a figure like this maidservant, able to accompany Tian Canbian at all times. So this maidservant was someone he would need to stay on good terms with in the future, and Kang Jingming was naturally polite.
The maidservant was somewhat surprised. Although the status of a Xuandan Sect elder did not compare to Tian Canbian's, she was only a maidservant, and others would still maintain some dignity with her. At most, the others would grunt an "mm," and none of them would say thank you.
"You're welcome." The personal maidservant's impression of Kang Jingming improved considerably all at once, and a trace of a smile flickered in her eyes.
"Might I ask the beautiful lady's esteemed name?" Seeing that he had successfully won the maidservant's goodwill, Kang Jingming was overjoyed and quickly asked. Although the maidservant was not much to look at, Kang Jingming had once been a skilled hand at wooing women, and with his sweet tongue he had in an instant turned the maidservant into a "beautiful lady."
"Elder Kang, asking like that is far too abrupt... I... I'm called Little Peach Blossom..." the maidservant said shyly. Within the Xuandan Sect, those who had dealings with the maidservants were basically all of the uncle generation, and those disciples did not dare to be impertinent before her. But the appearance of a young, dashing gentleman like Kang Jingming naturally set her heart stirring. What young girl does not dream of love? She could not spend her whole life as Tian Canbian's maidservant, could she? In the end, she would still have to marry, wouldn't she?