Xiang Xiang's arrival gave Lin Muyu a headache, and she had to stay for dinner today.
…
Two maids followed behind Xiang Xiang, each holding a tray with a cauldron filled with dishes. These cauldrons were made of silver and were called silver cauldrons. There were five cauldrons of dishes, including meat and vegetables, and two pots of wine.
Chu Yao was secretly speechless. Silver cauldrons were special containers for nobles. Ordinary people mostly used copper cauldrons, while emperors used gold cauldrons.
There was a way of eating in the empire called "Eating with Bells and Ringing Cauldrons". The rich and powerful would play music and eat in the cauldrons. The cauldron was a type of cooking utensil, and in fact, it was very similar to a cauldron. Of course, Chu Yao had never seen such a scene. Even the five cauldrons in front of her were rare. The treatment given to her and Lin Muyu by the city lord's mansion was too high.
"Young master, this wine is a fine brew from the city lord's mansion. It is only served to important guests. You mustn't miss it."
During the meal, Xiang Xiang knelt on the carpet and smiled as she poured wine for Lin Muyu. After toasting him several times, she suddenly asked, "Young master, I heard that you are a new legend in the field of alchemy. At such a young age, you can already refine level five and even level six medicines. It is said that your alchemy skills came from an ancient book called" God of Medicine Canon ". Is this true?"
Hearing this, Lin Muyu couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. It's finally here. There's no reason for the City Lord's Mansion to support me and Chu Yao. After all, Hua Tian and Hua Wan want something from me.
"What God of Medicine Canon? I don't know. " He indifferently said. Although Lin Muyu was arrogant, she also knew how to hide her strength. She also knew that a man's wealth would arouse his wrath.
Xiang Xiang giggled and said, "Young master must be joking. It is said that the eldest disciple of the Hundred Spirits Medicine Store, Wang Ying, once said that the Hundred Spirits Medicine Store had obtained a God of Medicine Canon. Otherwise, young master and your master Chu Feng wouldn't have advanced so quickly in alchemy."
Lin Muyu smiled and said, "Perhaps there is, but I don't know."
Xiang Xiang nodded and said, "I see."
Chu Yao furrowed her brows and said, "Xiang Xiang, did the Young City Lord send you to probe us?"
"No, what are you talking about, Miss Chu Yao!"
Xiang Xiang still had a seductive smile on her face: "It's just that there are rumors about Young Noble Lin Muyu in the streets, so Xiang Xiang asked out of curiosity. Since Young Noble doesn't know what the Divine Alchemy Canon is, then I won't ask anymore. Come, come, Young Noble, Xiang Xiang offers you another toast."
…
After eating and drinking to her heart's content, Lin Muyu continued to cultivate. While practicing her swordsmanship, Demonic Sonorous Fist, and Demonic Sonorous Saber, she also cultivated the Qi Shield. This was a skill unique to the first stage of the Earth Realm. The Qi Shield could protect her at any time, and it was also a necessary survival skill. Chu Yao did not go to bed early today. Instead, she accompanied Lin Muyu to cultivate in the courtyard. She cultivated the Silver Needle Technique.
"Du du du!"
Three Silver Needles silently shot into the wooden board. Chu Yao smiled in satisfaction and walked forward to pull out the Silver Needles one by one.
Lin Muyu watched from the side and said, "This kind of strength can be used to treat people with acupuncture, but it's not enough to kill people. It might not even be able to break the Qi Shield of an Earth Realm expert."
Chu Yao nodded: "Yes, I know."
As she spoke, she took out two daggers and activated her True Qi. Waves of Qi appeared on the tips of the daggers. She smiled and said, "Yu, come and spar with Senior Sister. I know you're very strong now, but Senior Sister doesn't know how strong you are! "
"Okay!"
Lin Muyu stretched out her hand and pulled out the steel sword beside her. She smiled and said, "Sister Chu Yao, you can attack."
Chu Yao's lips curled up and she quickly closed in. Her daggers struck twice in a row, attacking from the left and right. The sweeping momentum was awe-inspiring, but Lin Muyu's reaction speed was faster. With two clangs, she used her steel sword to parry the attacks. She didn't hold back and pressed forward with a fierce Lightning Strike. She used about 40% of her strength and didn't use her full strength.
"Ah?"
How could Chu Yao have thought that Lin Muyu's speed would be this fast? She hastily used her daggers to block the attack. With a loud "peng" sound, her arms felt numb. She groaned and took a few steps back. Her eyes widened as she said, "Wow, Ah Yu … Your strength is so strong now. Senior Sister can't even block one of your attacks!" Lin Muyu's eyes widened.
Lin Muyu faintly smiled and said, "Big sis Chu Yao, your physical strength is a bit lacking, and the growth of your Purple Marten Martial Spirit is also a bit weak. More importantly, your speed isn't fast enough. Before you even hit your opponent's weak point, you've already revealed an opening. I actually have a way to increase your speed."
"Yes, what is it? Teach me quickly!" Chu Yao was a little excited.
Lin Muyu said: "Comprehend the lightning element in the air and condense it into a weapon to attack at high speed. This will make your attacks much more efficient."
"This is …" Chu Yao's eyes lit up: "This is the Lightning Strike that Flame Qu Chu taught you?"
"Oh, no …" Lin Muyu shook her head: "The Lightning Strike is too fast. You won't be able to learn it at your current level, so I won't teach you the 'silent' lightning strike. I will only teach you how to control the lightning element. Moreover, I promised Qu Chu that I won't teach anyone else the martial skills he taught me."
"Yes, yes!"
Chu Yao was a considerate girl. She began to learn how to control the lightning element.
Xiang Xiang leaned against the tree and said with a smile, "Fire Cauldron Qu Chu actually taught you so many martial techniques, this is really rare. I heard that Fire Cauldron Qu Chu was very proud all his life, he never taught anyone the essence of martial techniques.
Lin Muyu secretly laughed. If she didn't give him high-rank alchemy in exchange, the old man wouldn't have taught her the Demon Note Fist and Green Rock Armor!
…
In fact, Lin Muyu really wanted to use the Treasure Cauldron to refine Chu Yao's martial soul, but he didn't know the feasibility of this. If it didn't work, it might even harm Chu Yao. Chu Yao's Purple Marten's growth was too slow. It didn't even have 30% of his Green Gourd. This was the main reason why Chu Yao was so weak.
He could only take it slow. When the time was right, he would naturally help Chu Yao increase her strength.
He cultivated until midnight and then went back to his room to sleep.
But Xiang Xiang insisted on staying to serve him, so he had no choice but to let her stay. Xiang Xiang slept on the bed while Lin Muyu slept on the bench. After cultivating for a whole day, he fell into a deep sleep.
Just as he was sleeping soundly, a violent knock came from the door: "Young Hero Lin, Miss Chu, something bad has happened!"
"What happened?"
Lin Muyu got up and ran to the door. When he opened the door, he saw a guard panting: "Quick … go to the front hall of the city lord's mansion. Something bad has happened. Our team heading to the imperial capital was ambushed by wandering mercenaries. Many people died and all the goods were lost. Your Hundred Spirits Medicine Shop Master … Elder Chu Feng also died from his injuries …"
Chu Feng was dead!
Lin Muyu's mind went blank. Chu Yao, who was behind him, was pale. She murmured: "How can this be … it must be a lie. Grandpa will be fine! Grandpa will be fine … "
…
Torches were flickering in the hall of the city lord's mansion. At least a thousand soldiers had surrounded the mansion. Hua Tian had mobilized many soldiers. Something had indeed happened.
A few of the carriages were stained with blood. Lin Muyu recognized that these were the carriages of the convoy that Chu Feng had traveled with. These carriages were originally loaded with some special products and gifts for the royal family of Lanyan City. But now, they were piled with bloody corpses. The blood on many of the corpses had already coagulated into blood stains.
Chu Feng's peaceful face was revealed when the grey cloth was lifted. His chest had been pierced through the heart by a sharp blade. He had been dead for a long time.
Looking at Chu Feng's corpse, Chu Yao burst into tears. She lay on top of his corpse and wailed. Chu Feng had raised her since she was a child. Her only relative had passed away just like that. Chu Yao felt as if the entire world was about to collapse.
Lin Muyu clenched his fists and stood at the side. He did not comfort Chu Yao. At this time, he should let her suffer. Otherwise, Chu Yao's emotions would completely collapse.
Standing up, Lin Muyu looked at the group of soldiers around her. Many of them were injured.
City Lord Hua Tian raised his iron blade, his eyes filled with killing intent. He said angrily, "Chu Feng is an elder of the Spirit Medicine Division. Why is he separated from us forever?! What the hell happened? "
The general, Ning Daorong, supported himself with his spear. His face was pale, and the armor in front of his chest had been pierced by two arrows. Fresh blood flowed out as he suddenly knelt on the ground and said, "City Lord … we've already done our best, but we were ambushed by a group of wandering mercenaries when we were passing through the Razor Gorge. There was a battle-saint level expert among them, and I wasn't his match. I was seriously injured and could only watch helplessly as Elder Chu Feng was killed and the goods were stolen … please punish us, City Lord!"
"You!"
Hua Tian clenched his teeth and suddenly pulled out his sword and placed it against Ning Daorong's neck. He shouted angrily, "General Ning, don't think that I dare not kill you. This is your crime of dereliction of duty. You caused the death of a pillar of the Empire!"
Ning Daorong murmured, "City Lord, I have no regrets dying by your sword. I have failed the Empire and Silver Fir City!"
But the injured soldiers all knelt down and begged for mercy. Hua Tian sighed, "Fine, fine, this is all fate. Ning Daorong, I will deduct two years of your rations and demote you by one rank. Do you have any objections?"
"This general has no objections!"
Hua Tian walked over and placed a hand on Lin Muyu's shoulder. His eyes were deep as he said, "Child … Silver Fir City is responsible for Elder Chu Feng's death. Don't be too sad. I will do my best to satisfy your and Chu Yao's needs in the future. Don't worry, Silver Fir City and the Spirit Medicine Division will not abandon you."
Lin Muyu's eyes were somewhat red as she said, "I understand. Thank you, City Lord!"
He turned around and crouched down to hug Chu Yao's shoulder from behind. Then, he reached out to open the wound on Chu Feng's chest. The wound was shaped like a triangular cone, and it was likely that the strike had come from a special weapon.
…
"Sister Chu Yao, don't be too sad. Please bury Grandpa Chu Feng as soon as possible."
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