Young Castellan Hua Wan was defeated within three moves!
…
There was a dead silence. City Governor Hua Tian stood up, clenching his fists and staring at his beloved son, who had fainted in the arena.
"He really won!"
Tang Xiaoxi also stood up and said with a smile, "Qu Chu, your teachings can really change a person."
Qu Chu didn't respond. He knew that the boy's rapid progress had something to do with himself, so he said, "That's because he practiced hard."
…
After a full two minutes, cheers finally broke out around the ring. Everyone knew that Lin Muyu was a commoner. A commoner without a mentor was able to defeat the Young City Lord, Hua Wan. Everyone could not believe the scene before their eyes, but when they thought of the arrogant Young City Lord, this group of people felt happy from the bottom of their hearts.
"City Governor Hua Tian, it's time to announce it." Qu Chu said. It seemed that if he didn't say it, Hua Tian wouldn't give the special pardon to Lin Muyu.
"No hurry. Let's wait and see if there are any challengers."
"Okay!"
After waiting for another hour, no one was willing to challenge Lin Muyu.
Tang Xiaoxi also urged, "City Governor Hua, hurry up and announce it. I have to hurry back to Lanyan City!"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Hua Tian was straightforward. He leaped down from the audience stand, took out the special pardon token from Hua Wan's waist, and respectfully walked onto the stage with the special pardon token in his hands. He said in a clear voice, "Lin Muyu, the special pardon token is a sacred object issued by the Department of Spiritual Medicine of our empire. It's the most precious treasure in the field of medicine refinement. I hope you can carry forward the spirit of us alchemists who practice medicine for the sake of others, and don't waste this special pardon token."
"Thank you, City Governor." Lin Muyu took the pardon and thanked him.
Hua Tian's eyes were full of admiration. He patted Lin Muyu's shoulder and said with a smile, "You have such extraordinary cultivation at such a young age. You are really not simple. I hope you will continue to work hard and become a great Medicine King or even Medicine God. You will make the whole Silver Fir City and even the whole empire proud of you!"
"Thank you!"
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After exchanging some pleasantries, Hua Tian ordered the guards to take the unconscious Hua Wan away and wake him up with the fragrance of the Peacegod Flower.
When Lin Muyu walked off the stage, Chu Feng, Chu Yao, Luo Kai, and the rest of the people from the Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop congratulated her. Especially Chu Yao, she was even happier than if she had won the special pardon.
When Lin Muyu looked up, he found that Qu Chu and Tang Xiaoxi had already disappeared from the spectator's stand.
After dealing with the crowd's congratulations, he walked out of the City Governor's Mansion and didn't see Tang Xiaoxi. He asked the guard beside him, "Where are Princess Xi and Qu Chu?"
"They've already left." The guard said with a smile, "Congratulations, kid. You actually defeated the young city governor. You're really young and promising!"
"They've already left …"
Lin Muyu felt a bit lonely. He looked at the empty street. Tang Xiaoxi seemed to be intentionally avoiding him. She didn't even want to see him one last time. Just when he was feeling lost, the sound of hooves suddenly came from the distance. A guard with the Purple Yinghua Empire's emblem on his chest dismounted. He held a white handkerchief in his hand and said, "Lin Muyu!"
"Yes, you are?"
"I'm Princess Xi's guard. Have you forgotten about me?" He respectfully held the handkerchief with both hands and said, "Princess Xi left in a hurry and ordered me to give this to you."
"This is?"
When he opened the handkerchief, he saw a fiery-red iron token with a simple "Tang" character carved on it.
"The Tang Sect's Iron Token!" The guard was slightly surprised and said, "I didn't expect the princess to give you the Tang Sect's Iron Token that she always carries with her. There are only three of them in the whole world!"
Lin Muyu held the heavy token and felt a little sad. Tang Xiaoxi must have put in a lot of effort to give this token to him.
"Did … did she leave any words behind?"
"Yes."
The guard said in a low voice, "She said that if you encounter any difficulties one day, you can hold the Tang Sect's Iron Token and look for her in Lanyan City. If she's not in the imperial capital, she must be in Qihai City. You can find her there."
"Many thanks!" Lin Muyu bowed.
The guard performed an imperial military salute, bowing with his left hand clenched into a fist and his right palm across his chest. He was a soldier.
Luo Kai's voice came from behind at this time, "Yu, why are you out here? The city lord is looking for you. He said that there will be a banquet tonight at the city lord's manor, inviting all the elites of the city's pill refinement world. You and Yao are both invited!"
"Mm, I'll be right there."
Lin Muyu tucked the Tang Sect Iron Medallion into her bosom. This simple and unadorned iron medallion actually emitted a faint warmth, as if it still carried Tang Xiaoxi's body warmth. Lin Muyu's imagination ran wild. Could it be the bodyguard's body warmth? Her mind was in a mess.
… …
Outside the city, Tang Xiaoxi looked back at Cathaya City.
Qu Chu didn't expose her, saying, "Princess, if it's possible, forget about him."
Tang Xiaoxi blushed, "Why would Qu say such a thing?"
"There's a demon sleeping in that brat's body."
"… …"
Tang Xiaoxi suddenly stood there, not knowing what to say in response.
… …
The city lord's manor was still brightly lit after sunset.
There were about 40 people attending the banquet. Lin Muyu, Chu Yao, and Chu Feng were among them. Wang Ying, Luo Kai, and the others were not invited. During the banquet, Hua Wan's arm was bandaged in two places. From time to time, he would shoot a burning gaze at Lin Muyu as if he wanted to kill her. City Lord Hua Tian, on the other hand, was much more magnanimous. After a toast, he said, "Let me tell everyone a piece of good news."
"What news, City Lord?" The crowd asked.
Hua Tian cleared his throat and said, "Just two hours ago, I received a letter from the imperial capital's Spirit Medicine Division. This year, we will be selecting a highly respected medicine refiner from Cathaya City to join the Spirit Medicine Division and assume the position of an elder."
"Heavens!" An old alchemist exclaimed in shock, "Join the Spirit Medicine Department? This … this is a great honor. I wonder which alchemist master would have such an honor? "
Hua Tian said, "Everyone can recommend yourselves. Sages can join the Spirit Medicine Department. There is only one requirement, and that is that they must be at least a grandmaster alchemist and be able to refine rank 6 medicines."
The old alchemist nodded, "I see. Unfortunately, this old man is too old. I'm afraid I won't be able to go that far."
Hua Tian smiled, "Old Mister Wang, do you have a candidate to recommend?"
The old alchemist couldn't help but smile, saying, "This old man recommends Elder Chu of the Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop. Elder Chu has spent his entire life studying alchemy, and he recently refined rank 6 medicines. He is a late bloomer, and his disciple, Lin Muyu, has even surpassed him and obtained a special pardon. Therefore, Elder Chu is the most suitable elder for the Spirit Medicine Department. What do you think, City Lord?"
Hua Tian thought for a moment, "What do you think, Elder Chu?"
"This …"
Chu Feng was stunned, saying, "My granddaughter, Chu Yao, and a group of disciples are all in Silver Fir City. This old man naturally wants to go to the Spirit Medicine Department, but … but I can't let go of these disciples in Silver Fir City!"
Hua Tian laughed, "Elder Chu, you worry too much. Lin Muyu and Chu Yao are the cream of the crop of the new generation in Silver Fir City. I've already decided to send them to the Spirit Medicine Department to further their studies. All of their food and lodging will be provided by the treasury of Silver Fir City. You don't need to worry too much, Elder Chu. As long as I, Hua Tian, am in Silver Fir City, I won't let anything happen to them."
Chu Feng had spent his entire life studying alchemy, and now he had the opportunity to enter the Spirit Medicine Department, the holy temple of the alchemy world. How could he not be happy? He couldn't decide what to do for a moment.
"Grandpa, don't worry. I can take good care of Yu!" Chu Yao said with a smile.
Lin Muyu also smiled, "Grandpa, don't worry. I'll take good care of sister Chu Yao. You can go to the Spirit Medicine Department without worry. That's where you belong!"
Finally, Chu Feng made his decision. He cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, City Lord, for your guidance!"
Hua Tian nodded, "Mm, go back and pack your things tonight. I'll invite General Ning from Silver Fir City's garrison to escort you to the imperial capital. I'll make sure you're safe on the way!"
Chu Feng: "Thank you, my lord!"
… …
That night, Chu Yao helped her grandfather pack his luggage. While doing so, she muttered, "Grandpa's old pipe … oh, I can't bring it for him. He's so old, he shouldn't smoke anymore. His cough hasn't gotten better! Here … Grandpa's Pulse Opening Diagram. Also, grandpa's knee pads. He broke his leg while climbing the mountain, and it hurts when it rains. He needs this, and … "
Lin Muyu also helped with the packing.
After a long while, Chu Feng finally appeared. He came out of the bedroom with a heavy iron cabinet in his arms. He called softly, "Yao, Yu, come here."
The two juniors sat opposite him with solemn expressions.
Chu Feng couldn't help but smile, "Grandpa will be leaving for the imperial capital tomorrow. I don't know when I'll be back. This Hundred Spirits Medicine Hall is the blood, sweat, and tears of several generations of the Chu family. From now on, I'll hand it over to you two. This is the money the medicine hall has accumulated over the years. It's not a lot, just 30 or so gold coins.
You'll have to be frugal. "Chu Feng said," Originally … I was planning to use this money to buy Yao's dowry. But now, this old man has to go to Lanyan City alone … "
Chu Yao's heart ached. She rolled her eyes, "Grandpa, don't say anymore. Yao doesn't want to get married …"
"What nonsense are you talking about?!" Chu Feng said with a smile, "How can you not get married? Your parents are watching from the heavens. Ever since there's been no news of your brother, our Chu family has been relying on you alone."
Chu Yao's face turned red, "Grandpa! Don't say anymore … "
Lin Muyu laughed inwardly and pretended not to hear anything.
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Late at night, Chu Feng's grandpa had gone to bed early. Lin Muyu and Chu Yao were picking medicinal herbs in the yard.
"Yu, grandpa is about to go to the Spirit Medicine Hall. What should we do in the future? Do you have any plans?" Chu Yao suddenly asked.
"Sister Chu Yao, do you want to enter the Spirit Medicine Hall in Cathaya City to cultivate? As far as I know, the Spirit Medicine Hall is located in the city lord's manor. Even the guards there are from the city lord's manor. " A sharp light shot out of Lin Muyu's eyes. "Although the city lord looks like a good person, his son Hua Wan won't let this matter rest."
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