I Have an Immortal Emperor Uncle Who Farms at Home Chapter 12: A Genius's Confidence

Laiyang Town Farmers' Market

"Damn it! This is what you meant when you said they’d be here?"

Just yesterday, Wang Scarface had told the equally rude and unreasonable Lai Jianhua about Ye Fan's "arrogant and overbearing" behavior along with mentioning the stunningly beautiful Ye Qingcheng.

So early this morning, Lai Jianhua had Wang Scarface lead him to the spot where the conflict had happened. But they ended up waiting for three whole hours, and by now, most of the crowd at the market had already left.

"Cousin Lai, this is really where they were setting up their stall before," Wang Scarface said, feeling confused and wronged.

"Damn it! I seriously feel like beating you to death. Didn’t it occur to you to first check whether they’d even be coming today?"

If he hadn’t brought it up, it might’ve been fine but now that he mentioned it, Wang Scarface looked even more aggrieved.

"Cousin Lai, weren’t you the one who told me this morning to hurry over?"

Smack! As soon as Wang Scarface finished speaking, Lai Jianhua slapped the back of his head in irritation. "What, you’re tired of living? Still daring to talk back?"

"But, Cousin Lai, what should we do now?"

"Damn it! Go send someone to check their whereabouts immediately."

"Don’t worry, Cousin Lai. We’ve got people everywhere in Laiyang Town. Finding someone will be quick."

"Hmph, it better be," Lai Jianhua said coldly, giving Wang Scarface a look before turning and leaving the market.

"Tch, I bet you’re just anxious to see that girl, and now you’re blaming everything on me."

Of course, Wang Scarface didn’t dare say any of that out loud in front of Lai Jianhua. In the end, he hurried to catch up after him.

……

Ling Family Residence

"Yang Hu, what’s wrong with you?"

Earlier, Ling Yanting had instructed Ling Rui to notify Yang Hu to come for a meeting. After receiving the message, Yang Hu arrived at the Ling residence early in the morning.

On the way there, Yang Hu had a pretty good idea why the Ling family wanted to see him.

Even though he had mentally prepared himself, the moment he saw Ling Yanting, he still couldn’t hide the shock in his heart.

"It’s nothing, Master Ling. I just didn’t expect…"

Yang Hu’s reaction was well within Ling Yanting’s expectations. After all, even he found it hard to believe the reality of his return.

"Hahaha, you didn’t expect that I’m actually still alive, right?"

Yang Hu immediately bowed and said respectfully, "Master Ling, may you live a long and prosperous life."

"But still, I have to thank you."

"The Ling family’s kindness to me, Yang Hu, is something I’ll never forget."

"Yang Hu, how many years has it been since we last saw each other?"

"Master Ling, if I recall correctly, it’s been about two years now."

Back when Ling Rui hadn’t yet taken over as head of the family, Yang Hu used to follow Ling Yanting in building up their influence. You could say that half of the Ling family’s current foundation was thanks to Yang Hu’s efforts.

Later on, after Ling Yanting stepped down as the head of the family, he completely withdrew from the business world. Still, Yang Hu continued to support Ling Rui loyally. After all, everything Yang Hu had came from the Ling family.

Ling Yanting sighed deeply. "Two years have flown by just like that. I really miss the days when we fought and built everything together."

"Right, Master Ling, may I ask why you called me here today?"

"Hehehe, Yang Hu, I asked you to come today for a very important matter."

What matter could be important enough for Ling Yanting to meet him personally? In Yang Hu’s mind, only one thing came to mind—the cabbage.

So he asked, "Is it because of the cabbage?"

"Yang Hu, you guessed right."

"May I ask what Master Ling needs me to do?"

"I need you to introduce me to the person who gave you that cabbage."

"This…" — If it were just about the cabbage, Yang Hu could provide it. But arranging a meeting with Ye Fan… that wasn’t something he could easily decide on.

Seeing Yang Hu’s troubled expression, Ling Yanting understood. That person clearly had some background, how could Yang Hu just casually invite him?

"Don’t worry, Yang Hu. I won’t do anything inappropriate. I just want to meet him," Ling Yanting said in a low voice as he looked at the hesitant Yang Hu. "What, you don’t trust me?"

"Master Ling, you’re being too serious. It’s just… I’m not very close to him," Yang Hu said after a brief moment of thought. "But, I can ask my daughter to talk to his older sister. I think that should be doable."

As long as he could meet the person, Ling Yanting didn’t care how it happened. "That would be best. If possible, arrange for the meeting here at the residence tomorrow at noon."

"Alright, Master Li, I’ll do my best to persuade my daughter."

"Mm." After accepting the request, Yang Hu left the Li residence.

Once Yang Hu had gone, Li Wen, who had been sitting silently beside Li Yanting finally spoke: "Father, do you have a plan?"

"Li Wen, you should know the value of that special cabbage, though it seems you still can’t tell what it truly is worth."

Regarding the special cabbage earlier, Li Wen only knew it wasn’t something ordinary. "Oh? Father, what value does it have?"

"You’re only in the Body Refinement Stage right now. When you reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, you’ll realize that cabbage is far from ordinary."

In the Body Refinement Stage, a person's physical capabilities—speed, strength, and reflexes are several times greater than that of a normal human.

But beyond the Body Refinement Stage is the Foundation Establishment Stage. A cultivator at that level can begin to generate spiritual energy (Qi) within their body, using it to further enhance their physical functions far beyond the limits of the Body Refinement Stage.

"There’s a trace of spiritual energy in that cabbage."

"What? Spiritual energy?"

Li Wen had thought of many possibilities for the cabbage’s value but never spiritual energy.

"Li Wen, we need to prepare on two fronts preparations for our Li family to rise to greatness."

There was a sharpness and experience behind Li Yanting’s words, he sounded both seasoned and ruthless.

"Father, I’m listening."

"First…"

That day, the secret conversation between father and son would decide whether the Li family would prosper or decline.

……

Elsewhere, at Qiming Middle School

"This… this is impossible!"

A shout of surprise echoed from the principal’s office.

At that moment, Zhang Jinshan was clutching tightly the test paper that Ye Fan had just completed. His eyes were full of disbelief.

"Uncle, how did it go?"

Yang Lili, standing in front of the desk, asked anxiously.

But Zhang Jinshan didn’t say a word. He kept checking the test paper in his hands over and over, afraid he might have missed something.

"N-No… this is just too unbelievable." As he spoke, Zhang Jinshan handed the graded test paper to Yang Lili. "Lili, take a look for yourself."

"Okay, Uncle." Yang Lili quickly took the paper and started examining it.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingcheng sat nervously on the sofa holding Nuonuo, anxiously awaiting Ye Fan’s results. In her heart, she kept praying.

"Sis Lili, how did I do? I should be allowed to enter the Grade 12 now, right?" Ye Fan asked casually, his tone full of confidence.

"Ye Fan, how did you do this?" Yang Lili looked at Ye Fan, who seemed completely relaxed, and asked in amazement.

"Lili, how did Ye Fan do?" Ye Qingcheng asked impatiently.

Holding the test paper, Yang Lili excitedly ran over to Ye Qingcheng and said, "Qingcheng, you wouldn’t believe it—this test, Ye Fan scored 149 points!"

"What? 149?!"

Originally, Ye Qingcheng had just hoped Ye Fan would pass. She never expected him to score 149.

"That’s right. The full score is 150, and he got 149. 10 points higher than the top student in the entire grade!"

After the confirmation, the worry in Ye Qingcheng’s heart finally eased.

She then asked, "So that means… Ye Fan has a chance to enter the Grade 12?"

"Of course," Yang Lili replied, then turned to look at Zhang Jinshan. "Uncle, your word better count!"

"Of course it counts. A genius like Ye Fan must be in the Grade 12!"

Then Zhang Jinshan looked at Ye Fan like he was looking at a treasure and said kindly, "Ye Fan, you should rejoin your original class."

As for the result, Ye Fan had already expected it. Fortunately, he had learned most of the material during his first and second years. With the help of his deduction ability, these questions were a piece of cake.

Still, Ye Fan politely said, "Thank you, Principal Zhang, and thank you too, Sis Lili."

"You brat, remember to listen to Instructor Yang at school."

"Yes, yes, Instructor Yang."

"Uncle, you’re really Nuonuo’s idol!"