In a Fantasy World as Cannon Fodder, I Got Entangled with the Heroine - Chapter 81

Chapter 81: Insights of a Tier Six Alchemist

Translation by: Weebsread👹

Jiang Qian’s gaze lingered on the blood-red jade pendants hanging from the men’s belts.

That particular shade of jade—only the Blood Sect used such tokens.

Why would disciples of the Blood Sect appear here, of all places?

Could it be… they’re also after the treasure Zhang Shi hid?

Jiang Qian’s mind raced, his thoughts spinning around the sudden arrival of Blood Sect members in Tianze City. Before he could sink too deep into speculation, Dongfang Ke's concerned voice broke in.

“Brother Jiang, are you alright?” Dongfang Ke asked, his brows furrowed.

Jiang Qian forced a faint smile and shook his head. “It’s nothing. Let’s keep moving.”

Dongfang Ke nodded and led the group onward.

Soon enough, they arrived at a sprawling courtyard.

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...

“Father, I’m back!” Dongfang Ke called as they entered.

“Ke’er, you’ve returned!” came the reply.

Dongfang Xuan stepped briskly out of the house, only to see Jiang Qian among their guests.

He hurried over, a broad smile lighting up his face. “Young Master Jiang! I didn’t know you’d be visiting—please forgive me for not preparing anything in advance!”

Jiang Qian waved a hand in dismissal. “No need for ceremony, Senior Brother Dongfang. I was just passing through and thought I’d stop by.”

“I’ll be leaving again soon.”

“At least stay for a meal!” Dongfang Xuan insisted, his hospitality unmistakable.

Jiang Qian shook his head. Ever since he’d spotted those Blood Sect disciples, unease had settled over him like a heavy cloak.

He really had planned to visit for a while, but now, with trouble possibly brewing, he dared not linger.

“I appreciate your kindness, but there’s something urgent I still need to attend to. I can’t stay long,” Jiang Qian declined.

He had barely finished speaking when a woman entered the courtyard, calling out, “Husband, look! I bought your favorite fish!”

Husband?

Since when did Dongfang Xuan remarry?

Jiang Qian turned in surprise—only to see Yu Yueyue!

What the hell? That sly old fox Dongfang Xuan actually married such a young woman?

Jiang Qian stared at Yu Yueyue and blurted, “Wait, is she with Senior Dongfang…?”

Dongfang Xuan let out a hearty laugh, his chest heaving with delight. “No, no! Yueyue is Ke’er’s wife. We tried to invite you to the wedding, Young Master Jiang, but we couldn't find you!”

He looked so pleased that he couldn’t have been happier to have Yu Yueyue as his daughter-in-law.

What the hell…

One of the novel’s original male leads, Dongfang Ke, actually married Yu Yueyue!

Wait. Is this because I saved Yu Yueyue before? Did that butterfly effect change the story’s course?

If Dongfang Ke is no longer one of the original leads, wouldn’t all his plotlines disappear?

Jiang Qian’s mind spun with possibilities.

But there was no use dwelling on it now. He shook his head, then turned to Dongfang Ke and Yu Yueyue with a smile. “Congratulations to you both. I’m afraid I didn’t bring any grand gifts, but…”

He reached into his storage ring and pulled out a book. “Please accept this as my wedding present.”

The cover read: Insights of a Tier Six Alchemist.

He’d gotten it as a daily system reward—glanced through it once, but honestly, the content made no sense to him. He could read every word, but together they formed an impenetrable wall of alchemical jargon. For him, it was just a chicken rib—tasteless, hard to swallow, not worth the effort. Better to give it away, and maybe earn some goodwill in the process.

Dongfang Ke accepted the book and flipped to the first page.

Immediately, it was as if a thunderbolt of enlightenment struck him. His eyes widened in shock, but he quickly composed himself, shut the book, and tried to hand it back to Jiang Qian with trembling hands.

“Young Master Jiang, this is priceless. I can’t accept it!”

Jiang Qian clapped him on the shoulder with a smile. “No need to stand on ceremony. It’s useless to me—much better suited to you.”

“And since we’re friends, you don’t need to call me ‘Young Master Jiang.’ ‘Brother Jiang’ will do. Or Brother Qian, if you like.”

Recognizing Jiang Qian’s sincerity, Dongfang Ke nodded solemnly. “Alright. Thank you, Brother Jiang!”

Jiang Qian grinned. “That’s more like it. No need for thanks. I won’t disturb you any longer—I’ll take my leave now.”

With that, he turned and strode off, Bai Piaoxue and her companions trailing after him.

After Jiang Qian departed, Dongfang Xuan turned eagerly to his son. “What did Young Master Jiang give you?”

Dongfang Ke clutched the book, his voice trembling. “The Insights of a Tier Six Alchemist!”

Dongfang Xuan’s pupils contracted sharply. He was speechless for several heartbeats.

There wasn’t a single Tier Six Alchemist in the entire Longyan Kingdom.

The most esteemed alchemist in the land was only at Tier Four. The Insights of a Tier Six Alchemist—such wisdom was simply unimaginable.

After a long silence, Dongfang Xuan finally spoke, voice low and steady. “Dongfang Ke. For Young Master Jiang to entrust such a priceless treasure to you so casually…he must think very highly of you. You cannot let him down.”

“If you truly master what’s in that book, never forget the immense kindness Young Master Jiang has shown to you—and to our family.”

“I’ll say it now: if you ever betray Young Master Jiang, you don’t deserve to call yourself a member of the Dongfang family.”

Dongfang Ke composed himself and nodded solemnly. “Father, I’ll remember this debt for the rest of my life.”

...

Meanwhile, outside Lingshui City, aboard a spirit boat—

Jiang Qian lounged comfortably in a recliner, popping grapes into his mouth and sipping chilled tea, the picture of relaxation.

Jiang Zixuan, curiosity burning in her eyes, turned to him. “Jiang Qian, what exactly did you give them back there? Dongfang Ke looked like he’d just hit the jackpot!”

“Oh, just a book—Insights of a Tier Six Alchemist. Nothing special,” Jiang Qian replied lazily, as if it was nothing worth mentioning.

The three women stared at him, stunned.

“Brother Jiang, where did you get something like that?” one blurted out.

“Yes, yes, I want to know too!”

“Me too!”

In an instant, all three crowded around him, bombarding him with questions, their curiosity utterly insatiable.

Jiang Qian sighed, pressing a hand to his forehead.

If I’d known they’d react like this, I would never have told them it was the Insights of a Tier Six Alchemist!

...

A few days later.

The group finally reached their destination. On the deck, Jiang Qian compared the map to the dense forest below. “This should be the place,” he announced.

He had barely spoken when—

Suddenly, countless attacks erupted from the forest below, bursting forth with no warning.

Like a torrential downpour, wave after wave of deadly force rained down on the spirit boat!