Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

The burdens of affairs takes a lot of time and energy from the Head of the Order. Having looked through the next report, he trilled his nails on the dark massive table. The scroll was written in beautiful calligraphy, the hand masterfully drew each hieroglyph. The doctor was writing about a new elixir for men. His eyes gleamed tartly in the candlelight.

An idea came that urgently needed to be brought to life, to grow, so to speak, flowers of doubt on the impeccability of Hu Dao Ming.

Wei Wu Hao did not forgive the insolence of the young man when, after the death of his father, the boy did not go to the meeting and did not give up the lands that the Head Thanshu had wanted for his possessions for many years. He did not forget what he said. Even then, he suspected the Thanshu Clan of the death of Head Hu. Of course, he is right, but these are just words, the evidence has disappeared.

A deep voice broke the silence, addressing the servant:

— Call a healer immediately.

Thanshu Wen Ming (Minj)

Minj almost dropped the ginseng extract from a sharp knock on the door. Closing his eyes for a moment, he exhaled heavily, discovering that the vessel was intact.

— Come in, — he invited the visitor in a calm voice.

— The Head Thanshu urgently calls you to the reception hall! — Every word was minted by an invited student of the Order.

He looks like a young man, probably just accepted into service, so he tries harder than the others. Wen Ming carefully placed the potion down and replied:

— I'm coming.

Reaching the vast hall, the healer folded his hands in a respectful bow.

— Lord Thanshu, Wen Ming has arrived as per your Order, — without straightening his back, the young man waits for an answer.

 Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

The Head heard footsteps, but was in no hurry to speak. Having driven the servant away with his hand, he waited until there were no extra ears in the hall.

— Wen Ming, I read your report on the elixir for men. How quickly does the effect occur and is it possible to use it with wine? — Without hiding his interest, he looks expectantly at his pupil.

Thanshu Wen Ming (Minj)

Minj nodded and, straightening up, answered confidently:

— Head Thanshu, the effect comes immediately, with increasing effect. And wine will only speed up the process and enhance the result, I can experiment, — bowed again, as if apologizing for not knowing the exact answer to the question.

 Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

The man clicked his tongue and raised his index finger, stopping the words.

— You must make me several portions of the miraculous potion before I leave for Bailing. The vessels with wine will be brought to you. You may go, — A smile appeared on his chiseled face, the Head was pleased with himself. Wei Wu Hao was looking forward to a small victory. I wonder which girl among the great Orders the boy Hu will covet?

Reflections were interrupted by a knock on the door.

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

The young man came to report on the work he had done. Coming closer, he bowed appropriately and held out the box.

— Father, your son Guang Ming and his assistant Ai Min have prepared a gift, — opened the box, and the Head’s gaze fell on the luxurious blade.

 Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

Recognizing the dagger, the caster looked at his son in amazement.

— How did you manage to get it?

 Thanshu Guang Ming (Li Lei)

Li Lei just shrugged.

— Ai Min told me that a representative of the Shanzhou Su Order had come to our city. I approached him and he gave it to me for a generous fee.

Thanshu Wei Wu Hao (Wen Yan)

A look of bewilderment flashed across his flawless face. A weapon capable of killing any creature now lies before him, and it will have to be given up. Understanding this fact, the Head Thanshu took a deep breath and, without holding back his emotions, blurted out:

— Let the puppy choke! Enough gifts for him. Leave me.

The son left, leaving his father. And Wei Wu Hao himself sat on his throne for a long time, disappointed and, at the same time, pleased. Mixed feelings swirled in a string, and only when they managed to find harmony, the man went to rest.