Silver Fir City. Night had fallen, and the city was ablaze with lights.
At this time, a man and a woman dressed in rags finally stumbled to the city gates. If it weren't for Chu Yao's beautiful face, she might have been mistaken for a beggar.
Lin Muyu was leaning on a walking stick made from a tree branch with one hand, and clutching the wound on her chest with the other. Although her face and clothes were covered in blood, her handsome face didn't look the slightest bit disheveled. She also had a longbow, a quiver of arrows, and a steel arrow on her back, and two hares in her hands. Therefore, she looked no different from a hunter. The city guards didn't make things difficult for her. They just thought that a hunter and a woman had been injured by a wild beast, and so they let them into the city.
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It was already very late when they returned to Hundred Spirits Apothecary. When Chu Yao knocked on the door and called out grandpa, the door immediately opened. Chu Feng appeared in the yard with a worried look on his face. His eyes were red, and his entire body seemed tense. When he saw that Chu Yao was safe and sound, his heart finally relaxed. "Yao … where have you been? You haven't come back for two days and two nights. We've searched almost every corner of Silver Fir City …"
Chu Yao said weakly, "Grandpa, Yu and I are both slightly injured. Have Luo Kai make some food and send it to Yu's room. We'll talk about the details in his room."
Chu Feng nodded. "Yes!"
Luo Kai was the youngest apprentice in the Hundred Spirits Apothecary. He was only 17 years old, but he was very smart. He quickly went to prepare the food. Chu Feng supported Chu Yao, then looked at Lin Muyu. He couldn't help but ask, "Yu, how are your injuries?"
Lin Muyu said, "Let's go in and talk."
When they entered the room, Chu Yao and Lin Muyu sat side by side on the bed. Chu Yao also sat down on a rattan chair. She asked anxiously, "What happened? Why were you gone for so long?"
Chu Yao immediately recounted everything that had happened in the past two days.
After listening, Chu Feng gritted his teeth. "Who would've thought … that the young city lord Hua Wan would be so lawless … those damned mercenaries treat human life like grass, treating the laws of the Empire like child's play. How abominable!"
Lin Muyu took out the God's Alchemy Canon. The binding lines were already damaged. She carefully held it in her hands. "Grandpa, can you understand these?"
Chu Feng received it and only read the first page before his entire body began to tremble. He had sunk into a crazed excitement and said with a flushed face, "The God of Medicine's Tome … it's the real God of Medicine's Tome … the treasured tome renowned by the God of Medicine, Wang Yicong. Heavens, who knows how many people in the world yearn for this tome, but you guys have actually obtained it!"
"Grandpa," Chu Yao pouted. "The Alchemy Alchemy God," Chu Yao said.
"Of course. The most basic formula in the God's Canon is at least level five. It would be strange if you could understand it."
As he spoke, Chu Feng raised the oil lamp and leaned forward. He said to Lin Muyu with concern, "Ah Yu, take off your clothes. Let grandpa see your wound."
Lin Muyu did as she was told and took off her shirt. Immediately, dozens of crisscrossing wolf claw marks appeared on her chest. Chu Feng felt a lump in his throat. "Poor child, you must have suffered a great deal at that time, right?"
"I'm fine … I just didn't want to become the wolf's meal."
"You really killed the 800 year old wolf with your own hands?"
"Yes." Chu Yao continued, "I remember, at that time, Ah-Yu was covered in blood, and punched out such a terrifying fist. Even the internal organs of the Swift Wolf were beaten out. Grandfather, I feel that Ah-Yu's potential must far surpass mine, perhaps … He is truly suitable for martial cultivation."
"Really?"
Chu Feng's murky eyes suddenly lit up. He asked happily, "Yu, are you willing to learn martial arts? If you are, I will take you to Silver Fir City's War Sanctuary tomorrow morning to confirm your strength. No matter how much money you have to spend, grandpa will definitely hire the best teachers to teach you martial arts. How about it? "
"Yes, grandpa. I am willing." Lin Muyu nodded seriously. He already knew that in this world, without enough strength, one would be at the mercy of others.
"Good. We will leave tomorrow morning and attend the Medicine Ceremony in the morning!"
"Are we still going to attend the Medicine Ceremony?"
Lin Muyu furrowed her brows and said, "If Hua Wan recognizes me and Chu Yao, he definitely won't let us go."
"We must attend!" Chu Feng's attitude was extremely resolute as he said, "But don't worry, Ah Yu. No one will be able to hurt you guys tomorrow. Moreover, once our medicines obtain a good ranking and become a medicine hall personally appointed by the emperor's envoy, no one will be able to touch us then."
"The Emperor's envoy?"
"Yes." Chu Feng smiled as he looked at the confused youth and explained, "This news has already spread throughout the entire Silver Fir City. The imperial capital will be sending a special envoy to participate in this year's Medicinal Ceremony, and he will also be promoting the top three medicinal houses. If we can fight for this spot, then no one will be able to do anything to us. Not even Hua Wan, not even his father Hua Tian. Not to mention, my old friend will also be coming to Silver Fir City with the special envoy!"
"Alright then. We will listen to grandpa."
Before long, Luo Kai came in with dinner. Chu Yao and Lin Muyu had been starving for a long time. After a quick meal, they went to bed.
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Late at night, Chu Feng did not close his eyes. Instead, he held the God of Medicine Tome in a daze.
After a long while, he looked at the beast blood in the small bottle beside him. It was the blood of a bloodthirsty tiger. It had a strong nature and never congealed. Instead, it bubbled as if it was boiling. This was the blood Lin Muyu had collected after the death of the bloodthirsty tiger. There were a dozen bottles in total, all of them grade 5 medicinal ingredients. At this time, Chu Feng made up his mind to refine a divine medicine.
The divine medicine was an enhanced version of the strength medicine. It could stimulate the user's potential to an even greater extent, allowing them to erupt with unprecedented power in a short period of time.
Chu Feng studied the formula and refining method recorded in the God of Medicine Tome for an entire night.
By daybreak, the two divine medicines had been refined and placed to the side.
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"Yu, let's go!"
Chu Feng knocked on Lin Muyu's door early in the morning. When the young man opened the door, Chu Feng immediately grabbed his hand and rushed out of the courtyard like a child. Today was like a rebirth for Chu Feng. He hadn't been so happy in a long time.
There was only one Holy War Temple in Cathaya City, and it was called the "Holy Hall" by the common people. It was the holiest place in the hearts of martial practitioners, and almost all experts came from this place.
When Chu Feng brought Lin Muyu to the Holy Hall, there was only one teacher on duty. He was a man around 30 years old with a pair of rat-like eyes. No matter how one looked at him, he didn't look like a good person. He slapped the table and said, "You want to test your strength, right? One silver coin. "
Chu Feng immediately handed over a silver coin and said to Lin Muyu, "Go!"
The teacher glanced at Lin Muyu and found that there was almost no energy lingering around the young man's body. He couldn't sense any fluctuations of martial spirit energy either. This didn't make sense unless the young man didn't have any power at all. He pushed a crystal ball forward and said, "Cover it with your hand and condense your strongest power into the testing crystal."
Lin Muyu placed her hand on the crystal and circulated the true qi in her body to condense it in her palm. This was similar to the Essence Condensation Hand plan. The crystal ball erupted with light and the testing apparatus beside it began to pulse.
"No way, such powerful energy fluctuations?" The teacher was shocked out of his wits.
But good things didn't last long. After a few seconds, the testing crystal dimmed and there wasn't even a single record on the apparatus.
"Hahahaha … what a joke, how laughable. The heavens actually played such a big joke on us, hahaha …" The teacher suddenly looked up and laughed maniacally.
Chu Feng was stunned and asked, "Mister, what exactly happened?"
The teacher glanced at Lin Muyu and said, "The energy fluctuations in this brat's body are extremely strong. It can be said that it's something I've never seen in my life. Unfortunately, his physique should be the legendary 'Heaven Cripple'."
"Heaven Cripple?" Chu Feng was startled.
The teacher continued with a smile, "The so-called Heaven Cripple is a natural disability in martial arts. His meridians are naturally blocked, so he can't quickly refine true qi and can't learn or use combat techniques. What a pity. Old man, take him back. This brat is not born to learn martial arts."
For a moment, Lin Muyu's heart fell to the bottom of the valley. She was actually a "Heaven Cripple". Wasn't the heavens playing a bit too big of a joke on her?
"Yu, I'm sorry …"
On the way back, Chu Feng comforted her repeatedly. Lin Muyu comforted him instead, saying, "Grandpa, it's alright. Even if I can't practice martial arts, at least I can still refine medicine. It's all the same."
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Within the sacred hall, a man dressed in fiery-red leather armor looked outside through the window lattice. His eyes were shining brightly as he took off his gloves and placed them on the table. He smiled faintly, "Heaven Cripple? Heh … such a strange breed hasn't appeared in over a thousand years. Heaven Cripple … haha … "
To the side, a soldier was holding a new set of clothes. He said, "General Ning, the Medicine Ceremony is about to begin. Please change your clothes. The city lord is already waiting for you at the city lord's residence. He'll be going to welcome the special envoy together."
"Alright!"
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The Medicine Ceremony could be said to be a grand occasion in Silver Fir City. This year's Medicine Ceremony had even received the attention of the imperial capital. The Emperor himself had sent a special envoy to inspect the ceremony.
The disciples of the Hundred Spirits Apothecary were also in high spirits. They had prepared a total of four medicines for the competition. Among them were Chu Feng's Divine Strength Medicine, Lin Muyu's Stoneskin Medicine, and Chu Yao's and Wang Ying's medicines. The most important one was naturally Chu Feng's Divine Strength Medicine. It was a grade five medicine.
The Medicine Ceremony was being held in the open field in front of the city lord's residence. By the time Lin Muyu, Chu Yao, and the others had arrived, the people from hundreds of medicine shops had also arrived. There were also countless commoners gathered around to watch. Although Silver Fir City was a small city, it was still incomparably prosperous because of today's grand event.
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"I heard that the Emperor's special envoy will be coming today. I wonder who it will be, but it must be a high official!" The commoners were discussing spiritedly.
"Yeah, how else could he be the Emperor's special envoy?"
Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, a procession slowly approached from the distance. It was led by a heavily armored cavalryman, followed by a lightly-armored guard with a sword, and finally, a carriage with six carriages. Chu Yao was momentarily taken aback. "Six carriages? Even the Emperor only sends nine carriages when he goes on patrol. Who could it be? "
Lin Muyu, however, saw the word "Tang" fluttering on the flag at the side of the carriage.
"Tang?" Wang Ying was also taken aback. "Six carriages of dignity, and surnamed Tang. Could it be the Duke of Cang Lan, Tang Lan?"
Chu Feng hurriedly shouted, "Wang Ying, don't speak nonsense. How can you call the Duke of Cang Lan's name directly?"
Wang Ying lowered his head. "Master, I'm sorry …"
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At this moment, the carriage slowly stopped in front of the City Lord's Mansion. The curtain was lifted, and a young girl wearing a dress appeared in front of the crowd. The dress was very unique, embroidered with exquisite patterns, and with a single glance, one could tell that the workmanship was very fine. Under the long dress was a pair of snow-white jade-like legs, smooth and flawless. She was simply like a fairy that had descended to the mortal world. This young girl was born with the spirit of heaven and earth, and her peerlessly beautiful appearance was suffocating.
Just when the crowd was dumbfounded, she had already turned around and leaped off the carriage. A pair of exquisite little boots stepped on the bricks of the city, and she said with a smile, "We're finally here. My butt is about to blossom from sitting …"
The crowd almost fell down together. Who would have thought that such a delicate and jade-like young girl would actually speak so mischievously?
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City Lord Hua Tian walked forward with a group of officials, knelt on the ground, cupped his fists, and said, "Subordinate Hua Tian greets Princess Xi!"
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