Ancient Moon's Yao Ji once had a liking for in Fang Yuan's hand Nine Leaf Vitality Grass, for this reason using the authority, set up one to turn in the Nine Leaf Vitality Grass policy. 古月药姬曾经看上方源手中的九叶生机草,为此利用职权,设了一道上缴九叶生机草的政策。 But Fang Yuan promotes Rank 3, becomes Family Elder, regarding this makes counterattacks powerfully, was mad the faint Ancient Moon's Yao Ji at the scene in the past, making Ancient Moon Chi Zhong mount the stage. 但方源晋升三转,成为家老,对此作出有力还击,将古月药姬气得当场昏厥过去,令古月赤钟上台。 Ancient Moon Chi Zhong a new broom sweeps clean, this time looks for Fang Yuan on own initiative, is to convince Fang Yuan to turn in Nine Leaf Vitality Grass. 古月赤钟新官上任三把火,这一次主动找上方源,就是想要说服方源上缴九叶生机草。 „Turns in Nine Leaf Vitality Grass, it's not that it cannot be done.” Fang Yuan has hesitated, said. “上缴九叶生机草,也不是不可以。”方源沉吟了一番,道。 The proverb said well: That was one situation, and this is quite another. 有一句俗语说得好:此一时彼一时。 At this time different past...... 今时不同往日了…… Once Ancient Moon's Yao Ji wanted Fang Yuan to turn in Nine Leaf Vitality Grass, that is on drives a horse, you gave must give, did not give must give. 曾经古月药姬要方源上缴九叶生机草,那是上驭下,你缴也得缴,不缴也得缴。 But now, Fang Yuan is Family Elder, in status only weak in Patriarch Ancient Moon's Bo, has treated as an equal with Ancient Moon's Yao Ji and the others. Therefore Ancient Moon Chi Zhong urged Fang Yuan to turn in Nine Leaf Vitality Grass, that was not on drives a horse, but was an equal transaction, the exchange of benefit. 但如今,方源已经是家老,在身份上只弱于族长古月博,和古月药姬等人已经平起平坐。因此古月赤钟劝方源上缴九叶生机草,那就不是上驭下,而是一种平等的交易,利益的交换。 Nine Leaf Vitality Grass is indeed precious, expedites Vitality Leaf, is the miniature source of wealth of falling short of demand. Fang Yuan on, has raised these many gus now on hand, a large part of feeding expense, supports by it. 九叶生机草的确非常珍贵,催生生机叶,是供不应求的微型财源。方源如今手头上,养了这么多的蛊,很大一部分的喂养费用,都是靠它支撑下来的。 However, in this world does not have what items not for sale, only then the benefit is too small, cannot move that's all. 然而,这个世界上没有什么非卖品,只有利益太小,动不了心罢了。 Although Nine Leaf Vitality Grass is precious, so long as the price is appropriate, is why unsellable? 九叶生机草虽然珍贵,但只要价格合适,为什么就不能卖？ So-called Gu insect, is only the tool. For the method to achieve in the heart wildly looking. How even if Spring and Autumn Cicada? So long as the situation is appropriate, discards to receive in exchange for a bigger benefit, why such doesn't do? 所谓的蛊虫,也不过只是工具。是为了达到心中野望的手段。就算是春秋蝉又如何？只要情况合适,舍弃掉能换取更大利益,为何不这么做呢？ To obtain, first learns to give up. 想要得到,就得先学会放弃。 Fang Yuan naturally has so came to understand, therefore he looks to Ancient Moon Chi Zhong. 方源自然有着如此觉悟,于是他看向古月赤钟。 Ancient Moon Chi Zhong understands clearly smiles: „If your excellency is willing to turn in Nine Leaf Vitality Grass, then I am willing to compensate your excellency with this token.” 古月赤钟了然一笑:“如果阁下愿意上缴九叶生机草,那么我愿意用这个令牌来补偿阁下。” Saying, him was taking out at the same time token. 说着,他取出一面令牌。 This token construction is simple, triangle shape, the corner/horn is sharp, the upfront three characters, build tower-shaped-- „prize to bestow command”, behind similarly so, three character-- „enjoy active”. 这令牌形制简单,三角形状,角尖圆润,正面三个字,堆砌成塔形——“奖赐令”,后面同样如此,也有三个字——“赏有功”。 The prize bestows the command, enjoys active. 奖赐令,赏有功。 „Your excellency was new promote Family Elder, something possible not too clear. This prize bestows the command, issues specially has Gu Master of significant merit to the family. Even if Family Elder, few people have. With this token, may go to the underground wormhole of family, selection willfully one Gu Insect. Gu insect in wormhole, is the thing of uncommon, first ten Gu insects on commodity list, four choose from this underground wormhole.” Ancient Moon Chi Zhong answered. “阁下是新晋家老,有些事情可能不太清楚。这面奖赐令,是专门颁发给对家族有重大功绩的蛊师。就算是家老,也很少有人拥有。用这面令牌,就可去家族的地下虫洞,选取任意一只蛊虫。虫洞中的蛊虫,都是珍稀之物,物资榜上的前十只蛊虫,有四只就挑选自这个地下虫洞。”古月赤钟解释道。 Fang Yuan some meanings move immediately. 方源顿时有些意动。 He is not accidental/surprised, a Ancient Moon clan has stood erect several hundred years of family not but actually, such long time later, without some background and accumulations, that is impossible. 他对此并不意外,古月一族是屹立了数百年不倒的家族,这么长的时间下来,没有一些底蕴和积累,那是不可能的。 In fact, so long as is the time-honored point family, will have similar underground wormhole saving gu densely. 事实上,只要是历史悠久点的家族,都会有类似地下虫洞的存蛊密地。 Must obtain here Gu insect, must be the active feudal official, but must have the big merit, simultaneously is loyal praise worthy. 只是要得到这里的蛊虫,必须是有功之臣,还得是有大功劳,同时忠心可嘉。 Fang Yuan just promoted Family Elder, misses a vast distance to this qualifications. 方源才刚刚晋升家老,离这资格还差十万八千里。 „I must leave the family, must need the Storage Gu insect. A choice of this token actually right.......” In the Fang Yuan heart somewhat worried. “我要离开家族,得需要存储蛊虫。这令牌倒是一个不错的选择。只是……”方源心中有些担忧。 Nine Leaf Vitality Grass abandoned has also abandoned, it indeed took to the Fang Yuan considerably large help, but is actually not applicable to the future. 九叶生机草舍了也就舍了,它的确带给方源相当大的帮助,但是却不适用于将来。 Its treatment result is not outstanding, Vitality Leaf that expedites, cannot treat continually. 它的治疗效果并不出众,催生出来的生机叶,也不能持续治疗。 What Fang Yuan worries, has changed this token, went to the wormhole, is not necessarily have the gu in ideal. 方源担忧的是,换了这令牌,去了虫洞,也未必能有理想中的蛊。 Ancient Moon Chi Zhong has been watching a person's every mood, he misunderstood Fang Yuan's to hesitate, said: „In wormhole, not only there is Rank 3 Gu Insect, has Rank 4 Gu. Fang Yuan Family Elder you will not suffer a loss, if you will regret in the future, we may also exchange again. Needs some time, secretly carries on.” 古月赤钟一直在察言观色,他误解了方源的犹豫,道:“虫洞中,不仅有三转蛊虫,更有四转蛊。方源家老你不会吃亏的,如果你日后后悔,我们也可再交换回来。只是需要一段时间,同时也得秘密进行。” Fang Yuan hearing that catches the eye, can't help but looks once more to Chi Zhong. 方源闻言抬眼,不禁再次看向赤钟。 „This is illustrious individual.” In his heart sighed to sigh gently. “这是个人杰。”他心中轻轻喟叹。 a new broom sweeps clean, this Chi Zhong understands very insightfully own high-rank, not only need to Patriarch, but must compromise to Chi's lineage and Yao Lineage. Meanwhile must show own ability. 新官上任三把火,这赤钟将自己的上位理解得很通透,不仅要向族长,还得向赤脉、药脉妥协。但同时还得表现出自身的能力。 Fang Yuan turns in Nine Leaf Vitality Grass, has the special significance to him, regarding this he is willing to pay the high price. 方源上缴九叶生机草,对他来讲有特殊的意义,对此他甘愿付出高昂的代价。 „The Heaven and Earth length and breadth, illustrious individual are how many! Under Beast Tide, had the old person to sacrifice unceasingly, has the new person high-rank. To a certain extent, this is also the renewal of family, so can maintain the vigor, is the family stands erect not but actually.” The Fang Yuan heart said. “天地广袤,人杰何其多也！兽潮之下,不断有老人牺牲,有新人上位。从某种程度上讲,这亦是家族的更新换代,如此才更能保持活力,是家族屹立不倒。”方源心道。 Too many old people, will make an organization sink decayed secretly. Therefore eliminates the mechanism, is the organization maintains the life the only way. 太多的老人,会使一个组织腐朽暗沉。因此淘汰机制,是组织维持生命的不二法门。 Ancient Moon Chi Zhong is only a representative. 古月赤钟只是这其中的一个代表。 Nature survival of the fittest, can be full of vitality. The human body metabolism, can maintain the vigor. Gu insect in Gu Master hand should not nothing much changes, have the change to have progressive. 大自然优胜劣汰,才能生机勃勃。人体新陈代谢,才能维持活力。蛊师手中的蛊虫更不应该一成不变,有变化才有进步。 Thinks of here, Fang Yuan received the token in Ancient Moon Chi Zhong hand on own initiative, simultaneously transmits Nine Leaf Vitality Grass to the opposite party. 想到这里,方源主动接过古月赤钟手中的令牌,同时将九叶生机草转交给对方。 The Fang Yuan initiative transfer, making Chi Zhong quick on refined Nine Leaf Vitality Grass. 方源主动的转让,让赤钟很快就炼化了九叶生机草。 He puts in the middle of this grass gu aperture, this greatly relaxed in the heart. 他将这株草蛊放入空窍当中,这才在心中大大地松了一口气。 In his heart has the ambition, temporarily substituting for medicine hall Family Elder to him, is an extremely important good opportunity. If can grasp, from promote to temporarily substituting for officially, is not impossible. 他心中有野心,暂代药堂家老对他而言,是一个极其重要的良机。若是能把握住,从暂代晋升为正式,也不是不可能。 However must achieve this, must the three parties compromise. 但是要做到这点,就得需要向三方妥协。 However the politics, is the art of compromise. 不过政治嘛,都是妥协的艺术。 When Yao Ji reigns, does not have the means with Fang Yuan. After his high-rank, can actually make Fang Yuan turn in Nine Leaf Vitality Grass. Not only this is shows good will to Yao Lineage again, implements the losing politics of Yao Ji, reveals own ability in the middle of invisible. 药姬在位时,拿方源没有办法。他上位之后,却能令方源上缴了九叶生机草。这不仅是再向药脉示好,将药姬的遗政贯彻,更在无形当中显露出自己的能力。 Therefore, discards the prize that accumulated with great difficulty to bestow the command, refuses to balk! 为此,舍弃了那好不容易积累出来的奖赐令,也在所不惜！ „Sir Chi Zhong, with your conversation is really pleasant. Does not know that you then do have the time?” Holds into the token the bosom, Fang Yuan said. “赤钟大人,和你的交谈真是令人愉快。不知道你接下来有没有时间呢？”将令牌揣入怀中,方源道。 Ancient Moon Chi Zhong vision involuntarily sparkled, some doubts. 古月赤钟的目光不由地闪了闪,有些疑惑。 ...... …… A moment later. 片刻之后。 In reception room. 会客厅中。 „Ancient Moon's Dong Tu pays a visit two Sir Family Elder with the wife!” The Fang Yuan's Uncle aunt, lowers the head to bend the waist, salutes to Fang Yuan and Chi Zhong, the manner is quite respectful and prudent, even is bringing a horridness. “古月冻土携妻拜见两位家老大人！”方源的舅父舅母,垂首弯腰,对方源和赤钟行礼,态度极为恭谨,甚至带着一丝惶恐。 After the Fang Yuan promotion is the Family Elder news passes on, to many young Gu Master set the benchmark and example, takes to the Uncle aunt one piece to be astonished and scared. 方源晋升为家老的消息传出去后,给很多的年轻蛊师树立了标杆和榜样,也带给舅父舅母一片惊愕和恐慌。 This Fang Yuan, obviously is only a third grade, how suddenly on promotion Rank 3, has become Family Elder? 这方源,明明只是个丙等,怎么突然就晋升三转,成了家老了呢？ Even if Ancient Moon's Fang Zheng, first grade natural talent, now is also only Rank 2 upper stage. 就算是古月方正,甲等资质,如今也只是二转高阶啊。 Like this after is astonished, was terrified. 这样的惊愕之后,就是惶恐了。 Is beyond control they not to be terrified. 由不得他们不惶恐。 So long as thinks how usually passing time to the Fang Yuan unkind oppression, they have a fearful and apprehensive feeling. 只要一想到,平日过往时候如何对方源刻薄欺压的,他们就有一种心惊胆战之感。 30 years of east of the river 30 years of west of the river, do not bully the youths just because they are poor! 30年河东30年河西,莫欺少年穷！ Had the Family Elder status, is different. 有了家老的身份,就不一样了。 After they are afraid the Fang Yuan gain of fame and fortune, will walk to retaliate. 他们害怕方源发迹之后,会找上门报复。 But Fang Yuan looks to visit eventually. But also moreover, is bringing another Family Elder. 但方源终究还是找上了门。不仅如此,还带着另一位家老。 „newcomer is bad, newcomer is bad!” In the Ancient Moon's Dong Tu heart sighs woefully. “来者不善,来者不善啊！”古月冻土心中哀叹。 Fang Yuan said with a smile: „Uncle aunt does not need to be overly courteous, although I have promoted Family Elder, but still your nephews. Come, sits down.” 方源却微笑道:“舅父舅母不必多礼,我虽然晋升了家老,但仍旧还是你们二老的侄子嘛。来,都坐下吧。” Saying, him was sitting on the seat of honor. 说着,他坐在了主位上。 Ancient Moon Chi Zhong also afterward sits in addition one side. 古月赤钟也随后坐在另一旁。 These two positions, are the Uncle aunt sat, is the position of host family. 这两个位置,本来是舅父舅母坐的,是主人家的位置。 But Fang Yuan they have done, the Uncle aunt does not have the objection or discontented. Even is implicated in the below first position, somewhat hesitates and shrinks. 但方源他们做了,舅父舅母却丝毫没有异议或者不满。甚至连坐在下首位置,都有些犹豫、畏缩。 This is the Family Elder power and influence. 这就是家老的权势。 The Uncle aunt looks one, with trepidation sits down. They sit respectfully, the manner is cautious, and only sits 50% chair seats. 舅父舅母对望一眼,都提心吊胆地坐下。他们正襟危坐,神态拘谨,并且只坐一半的椅面。 At this time, the house slave served tea. 这时,家奴上来送茶。 Ancient Moon Chi Zhong remains silent, has not drunk. After Fang Yuan remain calm and composed while handling pressing affairs tea, the salute said: „Does not know the Uncle aunt, recently condition how.” 古月赤钟保持沉默,并没有喝。方源则好整以暇品了茶之后,慰问道:“不知道舅父舅母,近来状况如何。” The Fang Yuan smile was asking, but placed in the Uncle aunt's eyes, was actually angry the thunder also is more fearful. 方源微笑地问着,但放在舅父舅母的眼中,却比雷霆大怒还要可怕一些。 Especially the aunt, thinks that had insulted Fang Yuan's these words, she is afraid at this time results in the body to tremble. 尤其是舅母,一想到曾经辱骂过方源的那些话,她此时害怕得身体都在微颤。 „Oh, wolf tide came, life turbulence. Especially the wineshop is forced to close down business, the rents of several bamboo houses are also dropping. To be honest, in the family/home was poor goes hungry.” Uncle spoke until here, is hangs to shed tears unexpectedly. “唉,狼潮来了,生活动荡。尤其是酒铺被迫停业,几座竹楼的租金也在下降。说实话,家里都穷得揭不开锅了。”舅父说到这里,竟是垂下泪来。 He in maintained in the past very well, but now is not glowing with health, the double temple white hair, the wrinkle increases, particularly responded recruits, making his exhausted poverty-stricken clear. 他往昔里保养得很好,但如今已经再不是红光满面,双鬓白发,皱纹增多,尤其是响应征召,使得他的困顿窘迫一目了然。 But Fang Yuan also knows, he governs the wineshop many years, the savings has. Piteous that now says, perhaps is afraid itself to retaliate, wants to gain the sympathy with the pitiful appearance. 但方源亦知道,他掌管酒肆多年,积蓄还是有的。如今说的可怜兮兮,恐怕是害怕自己报复,想用可怜的样子来博取同情。 „This Uncle, usually in also astute, how the matter is one's turn itself on, was simple-minded. If I retaliate, to be bringing how Ancient Moon Chi Zhong?” “这个舅父,平日里也精明,怎么事情轮到自己身上,就愚了呢。我若是来报复,岂会还带着古月赤钟？” In the Fang Yuan heart sneers, he owes to present to the Uncle aunt favorable impression, but this did not represent on them not to have the use value. 方源心中冷笑,他对舅父舅母好感欠奉,但这并不代表他们身上就没有了利用价值。 „Uncle aunt, you usually takes care of me a great deal, I can have today's achievement, but also has been lucky your cultivation. Today I just received the subsidy of Family Elder, here is 300 primeval stones, please accept it.” Saying, Fang Yuan gives the Uncle purse. “舅父舅母,你们平日照顾我良多,我能有今天的成就,还多亏了你们二老的栽培。今天我刚刚领到家老的补贴,这里是300块元石,请你们收下它。”说着,方源就将钱袋递给舅父。 „What? This......” Ancient Moon's Dong Tu this moment expression, was really too splendid. “什么？这……”古月冻土这一刻的表情,实在是太精彩了。 Astonished includes restlessly, restless is nearly terrified, terrified under somewhat is also inconceivable. 惊愕中含有不安,不安中近乎惶恐,惶恐之下又有些不可思议。 Nearby aunt, tarries, looks at in Fang Yuan's hand purse. 一旁的舅母,也呆住,愣愣地看着方源手中的钱袋。 what’s going on? 这是怎么回事？ Retaliation in imagination does not have, instead has sent 300 primeval stones? 想象中的报复没有,反而送来了300块元石？ Words that Fang Yuan just spoke, how they listen, to be how grating. „Attendance” and „cultivation”, these words, are passing a rich ironic significance, making them feel that the fishy is strange. 方源刚刚说的一番话,他们俩怎么听,怎么刺耳。“照顾”、“栽培”,这些词,透着一股浓郁的讽刺意味,让他们更觉得蹊跷古怪。 „What this does Fang Yuan have to plan?” “这个方源是有什么打算？” „Actually does he want to do? Actually wants how to suffer us!” “他究竟想干什么？究竟想怎么样来折磨我们！” The Uncle aunt looks at each other one, the even hesitation hesitates, suddenly does not dare to go forward to receive the purse. 舅父舅母对视一眼,均踌躇犹豫,一时间不敢上前接过钱袋。 „Since is the Fang Yuan Family Elder filial piety, you accept.” Nearby, Ancient Moon Chi Zhong unemotionally opens the mouth to say. “既然是方源家老的孝心,你们就收下罢。”一旁,古月赤钟面无表情地开口道。 „Yes, yes, yes.” The Uncle nods again and again, received hastily. Although he nickname hidden Family Elder, but faces present medicine hall Family Elder, has not actually been anything. “是,是,是。”舅父连连点头,连忙接过。他虽然外号隐家老,但是面对如今的药堂家老,却还算不上什么。 He uses both hands to hold these 300 primeval stones, by his heavy wealth stingy disposition, thought that at this time this purse is really hot incomparable, wants to discard it really immediately! 他用双手捧着这300块元石,以他重财抠门的心性,此时却觉得这钱袋子真是烫手无比,真想把它立即抛掉！ „Since the Uncle accepted, I said goodbye.” Fang Yuan goes ahead. “既然舅父已经收下,那我就告辞了。”方源说走就走。 The Uncle aunt must see off hastily, was actually stopped by Fang Yuan. 舅父舅母连忙要相送,却被方源止住。 „Do not look again.” In the corner, Mother Shen sighed, said to daughter Shen Cui. “别再看了。”角落里,沈嬷嬷叹了一口气,对身旁的女儿沈翠道。 The Shen Cui facial color is low-spirited, vanishes until Fang Yuan and Chi Zhong back thoroughly, this takes back the vision. 沈翠面色黯然,直到方源和赤钟的背影彻底消失,这才收回目光。 „Mother, was I the choice make a mistake?” She said. “妈,我是不是选择错了？”她道。 Family Elder can marry wife two concubines, if she is faithful until death, perhaps at this time has become the Fang Yuan's concubine. 家老能娶一妻两妾,如果她从一而终,说不定此时就成了方源的小妾了。 „Really has not thought that this Fang Yuan trivial third grade natural talent, unexpectedly reached this step.” Mother Shen shakes the head reluctantly, „girl, sees through. But Fang Zheng first grade natural talent, will not compare him to be bad!” “真是没有想到,这方源区区丙等资质,竟然达到了这步。”沈嬷嬷无奈地摇头,“丫头,看开点。方正可是甲等资质,绝不会比他差的！” „Un.” Shen Cui is complying, the dim double pupil blooms brilliance slightly. “嗯。”沈翠答应着,黯淡的双眸又绽放出微微的光彩来。 In this world, mortal how base and low! 在这个世界上,凡人是多么的卑微！ On her, can let the thing that Sir Gu Master moves , how many? 就她身上,能让蛊师大人动心的东西,又有多少？ Since has given Fang Zheng the body, that has made the gambling stake of life, did not have the means to turn head again. 既然把身子都已经给了方正,那就是下了人生的赌注,再也没办法回头了。 ( to be continued ) （未完待续）