Interstellar Farming: I Make Potions and Climb to the Top

Yun Tianye had long wanted to make up with Zhu Hongying, but she showed no sign of wanting to reconcile. With Yun Han’s condition deteriorating, he needed to discuss a plan with her, so he took this opportunity to seek her out.

But he hadn’t expected Zhu Hongying to be so cold to him.

"You were never like this before. Have you fallen for someone else?" Yun Tianye had a bad feeling.

"Stop talking nonsense," Zhu Hongying interrupted, looking exasperated. "You’re here because of Yun Han, aren’t you? Let’s stick to the point." The two had been bound by a Contract for decades and had always had a good relationship. But ever since Yun Han’s incident, Yun Tianye had become a different person. His temper was volatile, and he was constantly anxious and restless. Zhu Hongying knew how desperate he was to save his son and had always been patient with him. However, the fact that he had actually sent assassins to kill Ning Xuan was something she could not comprehend.

"I can’t say whether that acupuncture master you invited has any real ability or not," Yun Tianye said, taking a deep breath and trying to calm his agitation. "But it’s obvious his treatments aren’t working at all."

"I’ve checked Yun Han’s vitality readings on the life-monitoring equipment. They’re still dropping, and Little White is finding it harder and harder to wake up. Can’t you think of something else?" Yun Tianye’s gaze was fixed tightly on Zhu Hongying.

Zhu Hongying’s brow furrowed, a flicker of worry in her eyes. She sighed, her tone softening slightly. "I know you’re anxious, but it won’t help. Today is the last acupuncture treatment. If it still doesn’t work, we’ll have to find another way."

Zhu Hongying fell silent for a moment, lost in thought. After a while, she looked up, her gaze firm. "Tianye, we’ve tried everything. As things stand, the only one who can save Yun Han is Ning Xuan. You know his body can’t hold on for much longer. So... if Ning Xuan refuses to save him because you tried to have her assassinated, have you thought about what you’re going to do?"

Yun Tianye opened his mouth as if to speak, but then fell silent.

"Ning Xuan has only just come of age, yet she can already concoct Star-grade Medicine. Her Spiritual Power Level has probably reached A-level. She also won the championship in the unrestricted division of the Alchemist competition and earned the Guiding Key to the Chaotic Divine Domain. She accomplished all of this in less than a year." As Zhu Hongying spoke, she felt a pang of regret. ’If not for the assassination, Yun Han would have become Ning Xuan’s Contractor. With her treatment, he might have woken up by now.’

"I regret it too, but who could have predicted that a commoner from a Low-class Star would rise so suddenly?" Of course Yun Tianye was regretful. ’But what’s the use of regret? It already happened. It can’t be undone.’

"I’ve already accepted my punishment as she demanded. Yun Han was demoted from Contractor to Contracted Slave. Isn’t the matter over? Is she still going to hold a grudge?" Just talking about it sent a deep ache through Yun Tianye’s bones.

"You know as well as I do that Yun Han has been demoted to a Contracted Slave. According to the rules, a Contracted Slave is the property of their Contractor. Their life and death are decided by the Contractor, and all ties with their family must be severed. Can you do that?" Zhu Hongying asked him.

"I..." Of course, Yun Tianye couldn’t bear the thought.

Although that was the Mainframe’s ruling, as long as Ning Xuan didn’t demand that Yun Han adhere to it, they could simply ignore the matter.

"Yun Han is so exceptional. Saving him would benefit Ning Xuan as well. He could earn countless resources for her, bring her great glory," Yun Tianye said with difficulty.

"If Ning Xuan wanted those things, she would have come to claim him long ago. She sent someone to say she’d act as if the contract doesn’t exist, and once the ten-year term is up, she’ll have it terminated." The Mainframe had ruled Yun Han to be Ning Xuan’s Contracted Slave, but if she didn’t establish a spiritual channel with him within ten years, she could apply to have the contract dissolved.

"Besides, with her current accomplishments, she can earn resources and glory on her own. Countless talented young people are lining up to become her Contractor. Why would she care about a Contracted Slave from a family she has a grudge against?" Zhu Hongying gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Zhu Hongying finally understood why Ning Xuan had agreed to examine Yun Han before. On one hand, she wanted to teach Yun Tianye a lesson. On the other, she never intended to cure Yun Han back then; she just wanted to see if she was capable of it.

’If Ning Xuan had been powerless, they could have given up hope. But the truth was, her treatment had been effective. If she were willing, she could cure Yun Han.’

However, what bargaining chips did the Yun Family have left to persuade Ning Xuan to treat Yun Han?

Zhu Hongying understood the arrogance behind Ning Xuan’s calculations. She knew that even if she swallowed her pride and went to beg, she would only be humiliating herself. It was doubtful Ning Xuan would even agree to see her.

That was why she had never brought up the idea of asking Ning Xuan for help.

’Yun Han has been through so many treatments, and the effects of Ning Xuan’s examination were immediate. Do I not realize the Starry Sky Academy’s treatments are useless?’

’No, I knew the moment the master from the Starry Sky Academy inserted the first needle.’

’But what other choice did I have? I was already certain that Ning Xuan was the only person in the world who could cure Yun Han. There was no other option.’ 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Then what do you suggest? You want me to go beg her? I reached SSS-level fighting on the interstellar battlefield before she was even born! How can she be so unrelenting!" Yun Tianye said angrily.

Despite his anger, Yun Tianye had already decided in his heart that for his son’s sake, he was willing to swallow his pride and beg her.

"You’re being naive. Do you really think Ning Xuan would agree to see you? Even if you wanted to beg, she wouldn’t give you the chance. She just wants to make it clear to us that she *can* save him, but she simply *won’t*," Zhu Hongying said coldly.

"How could she do that? That’s just your speculation," Yun Tianye said, refusing to believe it.

"Then go try for yourself. Ning Xuan lives at Villa 17 on Qingluan Mountain and studies at the Central Star Military Academy. If you don’t believe me, go see for yourself," Zhu Hongying said, pointing in the direction of Qingluan Mountain.

"Fine, I’ll go! Lin Mo is her Contractor, after all. I refuse to believe she won’t see me," Yun Tianye said, still defiant.

"You’re not planning on using Lin Mo as an excuse to see Ning Xuan, are you? Don’t put your nephew in a difficult position. A while ago, Lin Yuzhi went to provide medical support for the Alchemist competition and didn’t even feel comfortable seeing Ning Xuan because they haven’t held the official Contract ceremony yet. If you use Lin Mo to get to her, aren’t you just deliberately making things hard for the boy?" Zhu Hongying chided with a frown.

"This won’t work, that won’t work! What exactly am I supposed to do? Are we supposed to just stand by and watch Yun Han die, knowing he can be saved?" Yun Tianye shouted, finally breaking down.