Chapter 939: Chapter 536: Bloodbath in the Esophagus_2
“Logan, can you not go? Staying here with everyone, isn’t it also very good? I’ve heard you’re a famous alchemist, and you’ve even opened a shop here. You could perfectly well practice alchemy and continue your cultivation at the sa ti, after all, you have your own shop here. Can you really bear to give it up?”
But Logan’s expression was indescribably relaxed, clearly none of this had convinced him to stay.
“I know, but, as long as I have my alchemy skills, I can open an elixir shop anywhere. Miss Ellie, I too am quite fond of the local customs and favor here, but all feasts must co to an end, and a temporary departure isn’t much. I believe there will be a day when we et again.”
Ellie fell silent, knowing her reasoning had not persuaded him.
Ellie’s mother hurriedly changed the subject, worried that Ellie’s emotions were too exposed, which might displease their benefactor.
After all, the decision to stay or go was the Master’s own, and shouldn’t be influenced by outsiders.
She quickly diverted the conversation.
“Oh, I see. Then, Master, do you have any plans for where you might go?”
Logan pondered seriously for a mont, tilting his head.
“Hmm, not for the ti being. I’ll roam around and see if I encounter any opportunities. Who can say for certain about these things?”
Ellie’s mother nodded, indeed that was the case.
“Well, I have nothing more to say then, except to wish the Master a smooth journey and a bright future.”
“Thank you.”
Logan nodded in acknowledgnt; no one could be unhappy with such auspicious words.
Ellie looked at Logan with conflicted eyes, bit her lip, not knowing what to say.
Truthfully, she didn’t want him to leave, nor did she wish him to leave here.
There was even a mont when she thought of leaving everything behind to follow him.
With the world being so vast, he wanted to explore and gain experience, and she would go with him; as long as she could stay by his side, she would have no regrets even in death.
But when she looked at her aging mother, Ellie couldn’t bring herself to say it.
If she left, who would take care of her mother?
Moreover, could she truly keep up with the Master, be of help to him?
She wasn’t sure, nor did she have the confidence, and that beca her inhibiting reason.
“Master, you, have you decided where you will go next?”
She asked with all the courage she had gathered.
“Even if you’re leaving, you should have a direction, shouldn’t you, Logan? Can I know where you will be next, I…”
Ellie trailed off towards the end, hesitant to continue.
But Logan noticed, noticed her intention to co find him.
He also recognized her hesitation, her concerns.
Logan had quite a fondness for this young girl, perhaps even pity.
Therefore, he didn’t want her to be disappointed.
He looked at her with a gentle yet firm voice.
“Indeed, I don’t plan to leave town just yet since there are still so matters I have yet to finish. I’ll probably stay for a few more days, during which ti I’ll be at the City Lord’s Mansion. If you need anything, you can co find there, even… after I leave, by using my na, you can ask the City Lord for a favor; he will be willing.”
Ellie looked at him as if in disbelief, unable to believe he was considering so much for her.
However, Ellie eventually nodded, moved to tears.
“Mm, I understand, thank you, Logan.”
She couldn’t bring herself to say more; only a choke was left if she tried to speak further.
Logan chuckled softly.
“Silly girl, why cry? It’s just a farewell, not a deathly parting. In the future, when I get tired, I might even co back here to see you all…”
“Then I will be waiting for Logan.”
Ellie wiped away her tears.
“No matter how long it takes, I will wait here for Logan. If you get tired, co here for a rest, step into my yard for a glass of water, okay?”
Sothing stirred in Logan’s heart; he didn’t refuse but smiled and nodded.
“Alright.”
After saying farewell to them, Logan turned and left.
Ellie watched his departing figure with longing until he was completely out of sight and did not look away for a long ti.
At that mont, he also encountered Nineteen on the road, and simply went back to the city with him.
The townsfolk were still living in harmony.
After Ellie arrived in the city, she imdiately forgot all her forr troubles and was having a blast.
Logan, on the other hand, proceeded to the City Lord’s Mansion.
As soon as he reported his na, the City Lord imdiately ca out to greet him.
“Haha, Logan, as soon as I heard it was you, I ca out right away. You’ve finally co back, I’ve been worried about you during this ti!”
Logan smiled casually.
“You have my thanks for your concern, City Lord.”
The City Lord stepped forward, clapping him on the shoulder as if they were brothers, looking around for soone he expected to see but did not, he asked with puzzled look.
“By the way, where is that old gentleman? Why don’t I see him here?”
At the ntion of his Master, Logan found himself sowhat embarrassed.
“Oh, him? He has so matters to take care of and asked to co back first.”
“I see, well, never mind, you are his disciple after all, so it’s the sa thing. Co on in and take a seat; let’s catch up.”
“I don’t deserve your praise, City Lord. You are truly too kind.”
Although he was polite, Logan always rembered his status.
They had so favor between them, but not much; it was not enough to bridge the gap between their respective positions and levels.
“You’re always so by the book,” the City Lord said with a shake of his head, seemingly sighing, but he was actually quite happy with Logan’s deanor. Importantly, after saying this, the City Lord did not insist or behave too familiarly.
Clearly, while the City Lord regarded him highly, they were not yet at the stage of close friends.
“Logan, let’s not talk about other things for now, have a seat first, and let’s have a warm chat for a while.”
Logan did not refuse this offer and took the seat arranged for him.
After sitting down, the City Lord imdiately poured himself a large mouthful of wine and downed it in one gulp.
He didn’t forget to express his sentint.
“Your Master was the best with wine, he would certainly be having the ti of his life if he were here.”
Logan just smiled, not particularly proud of his Master’s reputation for loving wine.
Of course, the City Lord didn’t linger on this topic for too long and moved on quickly.
The City Lord then demonstrated his power to Logan.
“What do you think? Have you noticed any changes?” he asked, his eyes filled with anticipation, almost as if he wanted to announce it himself.
Logan noticed it and admired the City Lord, so he responded with a smile.
“I’ve noticed, it seems that during the ti I’ve been away, the City Lord has not been slacking off with his cultivation power. Your strength has indeed risen to a new level.”
The City Lord loved hearing such words, appearing bashful on the surface while actually feeling quite pleased with himself.
“Nonsense, as the City Lord, this is simply my duty.”
“I would like to congratulate the City Lord here and now.”
Logan was well-versed in the ways of the world, and he began by lavishing praise.
The City Lord, hearing these words, was even more delighted.
“Right, with your recent journey, I would expect your gains to be substantial, yes?”
Logan was taken aback, but before he could respond modestly, the City Lord hurriedly urged him on.
“Let see, how far has your cultivation level advanced during the ti you’ve been away?”
The City Lord was clearly very interested and would not take no for an answer.
Having no choice, Logan displayed his cultivation level for the City Lord to see.
As his intimidating presence unfolded, the City Lord was slightly taken aback.
His expression was a mix of indescribable complexity, neither displeasing nor particularly pleasing to look at.
Finally, the City Lord sighed deeply and took another fierce gulp of wine.
“Sigh, indeed, there’s always soone better out there, as the saying goes, ‘a mountain beyond a mountain’. Comparing oneself with others can be maddening. I thought my progress was quite significant, but you, you are even more prodigious. It has only been such a short ti and you’ve already reached the peak of the Saint Seat Fourth Level, and with your energy so dense, I suspect it won’t be long before you find the right opportunity to break through to the Fifth Level.”
At the ntion of the Fifth Level, the City Lord was sowhat envious.
Many people spend years, even decades, just to move up one level and may waste their entire lives stuck without any progress.
But Logan, in just a few short months, had surpassed many ranks.
Such talent, such fortune, were indeed causes for envy.
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