"It's … it's actually Tang Xiaoxi! Heavens … "
On the side, second senior brother Zhao Xin's face was flushed red as he stared at the beautiful girl from afar, seemingly unable to control himself.
Lin Muyu was stunned. "Tang Xiaoxi? Who's that?"
Zhao Xin glanced at him disdainfully. "Yu, you don't even know who Tang Xiaoxi is? She's ranked second among the top ten beauties of Lanyan City. How can you not know her? "
"Top ten beauties …" Lin Muyu seemed to understand something. So there was a ranking like this in this world!
Zhao Xin stared at her from afar with an infatuated look on her face. She said, "Tang Xiaoxi's beauty is truly unparalleled in Cathaya City …"
This was something Lin Muyu had to admit. Tang Xiaoxi was indeed a heavenly beauty, and a very intelligent girl at that. Even Chu Yao beside her paled in comparison.
… …
"Everyone's lowering their heads!"
Chu Feng shouted in a low voice. "You stinky brats, stop looking. Anyone who blasphemes Princess Xi's looks is a crime punishable by death!"
Everyone lowered their heads. Tang Xiaoxi was only two meters away from them, and all they could see was a pair of small boots and an "absolute domain" of about twenty centimeters between the boots and her skirt. Her skin was as fair as ice, and her bones were as white as snow. Lin Muyu felt dizzy just by looking at her. I can't take it anymore, she's just too mesmerizing!
Tang Xiaoxi walked in front, followed closely by an old man in white robes and light armor. He looked to be about sixty years old, and his face was full of vicissitudes of life. However, his expression was reserved, and it was obvious that he was an expert. He pressed his hand on his sword as he followed closely behind Tang Xiaoxi.
Hua Tian cupped his fists towards him and smiled. "Qu, it's been a long time!"
The old man smiled as well. "City Governor Hua Tian has governed Silver Fir City well. The fact that the Imperial Monarch has sent Princess Xi to inspect the city is a testament to his trust in you. In fact, I should say that we share the same joy."
Hua Tian grinned from ear to ear. "This way please, Qu. The assembly is about to begin."
…
Just as this "Qu" walked through the crowd, his bright eyes suddenly fell on Chu Feng. He immediately stood still, cupped his fists, and greeted with a smile, "Old friend, how come you don't recognize me?"
Chu Feng also laughed, "Qu, what are you talking about? I'm afraid that you don't know this old man!"
The other party bowed again and said, "The conference is about to begin. Let's talk after the conference is over. I still want to discuss the replenishment of medicinal essence with you!"
"Alright, this old man will host a banquet in my humble abode to welcome you!"
"Alright, alright, let's drink till we're drunk!"
…
After he left, Lin Muyu asked, "Grandpa, who is this person? What a strong aura. He must be very strong, right? "
Chu Feng said in a low voice, "Qu Chu, a level 94 saint realm expert. Naturally, he's very strong."
"So he's Qu Chu, one of the White-robed Royal Guards …" Zhao Xin's jaw dropped. "I heard that he's a poor commoner with no financial group to support him. To think that he's able to cultivate to this level. This is too shocking. There are only a few saint realm experts in the entire empire. This Qu Chu can be counted on one hand!"
Chu Feng looked at Lin Muyu with an expression of infinite regret. He said, "Yu, originally … I thought that your martial arts cultivation could improve further. I would have asked Qu Chu to guide you and guide you in your cultivation. But it's a pity that you have a heaven-crippled physique. Sigh …"
A long sigh meant that the old man's hope was once again dashed. Chu Feng had always thought that although this granddaughter of his, Chu Yao, was talented and intelligent, she was still a woman. No matter how hard she cultivated, she would never be able to reach the realm of a man. That was why he had placed his hopes on Lin Muyu. However, he didn't expect that Lin Muyu's physique would not be able to practice martial arts.
Chu Yao also comforted him, "Yu, it's alright. Train hard and you'll eventually break through. I don't believe in heresy!"
Lin Muyu smiled faintly, "Yes, I know."
Although he didn't say it on the surface, he had suffered quite a big blow in his heart. However, Lin Muyu's pride was ingrained in her bones. She would never admit defeat. He never believed that a heaven-crippled physique could not practice martial arts. As long as one was willing to work hard, there was nothing in this world that was impossible, wasn't it?
…
Under the announcement of an official, the Medicine Ceremony officially began. Every medicine shop had a small "booth". In reality, it was just a small table. The medicines were placed on top of the table, waiting for the officials to appraise them.
"Ping Nan Medicine Shop, Level 4 Healing Medicine, Grade 6!"
"Cang Hu Medicine Shop, Level 4 Stone Skin Medicine, Grade 5!"
"Sky Azure Medicine Shop, Level 5 Divine Healing Medicine, Grade 4!"
…
Finally, they stopped at the stall of the Divine Feather Medicine Shop. That was the medicine shop of the young governor. The appraiser bowed and appraised the medicine. Then, he shouted loudly, "Divine Feather Medicine Shop, Level 5 Divine Healing Medicine, Grade 2! Level 6 Forceful Medicine, Grade 4! Level 7 Sleeping Medicine, Grade 4! "
This was probably the highest level and the highest quality medicine present at the scene.
In an instant, there were many congratulations. Even Qu Chu stroked his white beard and smiled, "Governor Hua Tian actually made a Level 7 Medicine of Grade 4. Congratulations! I'm afraid that in a few years, Governor Hua Tian will be promoted to a King of Medicine!"
Hua Tian smiled humbly, "Of course not. I only made a Level 7 Medicine of Grade 4 by chance."
At this time, the appraiser continued to inspect the medicine table by table.
Finally, one of them came to the side of the Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop's table and tested it with a glass rod. A look of shock immediately flashed across his face. Then, he tested Lin Muyu's Stone Skin Medicine. The look of shock on his face became even more intense as he shouted, "Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop, Level 5 Divine Strength Medicine, Grade 3! Level 4 Stone Skin Medicine, Grade 1! "
"What!?"
Qu Chu suddenly sat up from his chair, his eyes shining brightly, "Who … can actually make a Level 4 Medicine of Grade 1?"
Tang Xiaoxi couldn't sit still anymore. She stood up and rushed down the stage, heading straight for Lin Muyu's table. Qu Chu hurriedly followed, followed by a few fully armed guards.
"Princess Xi, slow down!" Qu Chu shouted.
Tang Xiaoxi's speed was very fast, so fast that it was shocking. She arrived in front of the Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop's table in two strides. Holding the bottle of Stone Skin Medicine, she said, "Grade 1 Stone Skin Medicine, it's too rare …"
Qu Chu said, "Yes, but Princess, you're too rash. If something happens, how am I going to explain it to your grandfather? I promised you that I would protect you."
Tang Xiaoxi's attention was completely on the Stone Skin Medicine. She raised her head and looked at Lin Muyu with her starry eyes, asking, "This Stone Skin Medicine was made by you?"
Lin Muyu was a little flustered by her gaze and nodded, "Yes …"
"Hee …"
The corners of Tang Xiaoxi's mouth curled up into a smile that was as bright as a little white flower. She said, "You don't look that old, yet you're able to refine a first grade medicine. How amazing! Can I try this Stoneskin medicine?"
"Sure …" Lin Muyu didn't dare to resist. There were several fiendish guards staring at her from behind, and each one of them should be a hundred times stronger than Hawkeye. She didn't want to die yet.
Tang Xiaoxi poured a portion of the medicine on her wrist. After a few seconds, the medicine took effect, and her defense increased dramatically. She patted her wrist, "Oh, I really don't feel anything …"
Her right palm opened slightly, and a raging flame slowly rose. An illusory fire fox circled around her arm. It was her martial soul. This young girl actually had a high grade martial soul! She punched her left wrist that was in the state of Stone Skin!
"Peng!"
She gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, and smiled, "So powerful … It's just a little pain, if … if I use this Stone Skin Medicine to soak in it, will I be invulnerable?"
Lin Muyu was embarrassed, and looked at her chest. She thought that it would be a pity if she soaked in it, but she didn't dare to say it out loud, and only said, "Princess, the effect of the medicine depends on the person's physique. The stronger the person, the longer the effect, but there must be a time limit."
"So it's like this …"
Tang Xiaoxi was a little disappointed, and pouted, saying, "Grandfather always blames me for hurting myself when I cultivate. I thought this first grade Stone Skin Medicine could save me! Hee hee, but it's fine, I'll test its defense again! "
Saying this, she reached out and pulled out the guard's sword, and lightly cut her left wrist.
"Ah …"
Her delicate eyebrows slightly wrinkled, "It's bleeding …"
Lin Muyu wanted to die, "Princess, you …"
Qu Chu hurriedly said, "Princess, quickly return to your seat, this isn't a place you should be."
…
After Tang Xiaoxi, Qu Chu, and the others walked onto the stage, Lin Muyu looked to the front, and saw Hua Wan shooting a murderous glare at her. It's over, I seem to have stolen the limelight from the Young City Lord.
After nearly two hours, the appraisal was finally over.
Hua Tian said, "Princess Xi, who do you think … should be in the top three?"
Tang Xiaoxi smiled, "That first grade Stone Skin Medicine is more interesting, and that person is called Lin Muyu, right? I think … he should be in first place, what do you think? "
Hua Tian naturally didn't want to think so, but he still cupped his fists and said, "Princess Xi is the special envoy, in that case, let the Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop be in first place in this year's Medicine Ceremony!"
"Alright."
Just like that, Hua Tian stood up, gathered his true energy, and announced in a loud and clear voice, "His Majesty has sent Princess Xi to Silver Fir City as a special envoy, bringing light to our humble Silver Fir City. Today's results are out, Lin Muyu of Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop is in first place, Hua Wan of Divine Feather Medicine Shop is in second place, and Liu Ge of Sky Blue Medicine Shop is in third place!"
Saying this, Hua Tian smiled and said, "This year's subsidies are as follows. Special approval, the Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop will receive 100 Jin Yin coins as operating funds, and the medicines it produces can be auctioned publicly. Also, this year's special pardon will be won by the best of the younger generation through a martial arts competition."
… …
"Wonderful!" Zhao Xin, Luo Kai, and the others were overjoyed.
Lin Muyu was silent. This wasn't actually a good thing.
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