Since Zuo Feng of the Yellow Gate had come to Mountain Town, even if Yang Rui couldn't give him what he wanted, it would be best if he had an excuse. Currently, the eunuchs had absolute power in front of the Emperor. There was no benefit in offending Zuo Feng and the others. Lu Zhi was a good example of this.
At the same time, from the fact that Zuo Feng had traveled thousands of miles to Mountain Town to look for Yang Rui, it could be seen that the Art of Peace and Prosperity, or rather, the recipe contained within it, was very important to this person. Otherwise, Zuo Feng wouldn't have paid him a personal visit!
Now that Zuo Feng had traveled thousands of miles to look for Yang Rui in Arid Province, it was even more obvious! Yang Rui made some arrangements in Mountain Town. Half a day later, he stepped onto the teleportation array in Juping County and teleported to Hao Men County in Arid Province.
Yang Rui had originally planned to focus on farming the Fifth Grade special forces of the Western Qiang rebels, the First Ascension Warriors, in order to obtain the related Fifth Grade skill book. Now that Zuo Feng had come looking for him, Yang Rui could also return to Arid Province.
It was worth mentioning that before he left Mountain Town, Yang Rui had taken out the 119 Western Liang Fierce Horses that were listed in the market. It only cost a little over ten gold coins. Compared to Yang Rui's teleportation array to Western Liang, it wasn't much more.
After teleporting to Hao Men County, Yang Rui spent another twelve to twelve hours to cross the distance between Hao Men and Yue Du City. Originally, using the Flying Carpet for this distance would take more than six hours. However, Yang Rui's internal energy level could only last for four hours. He had to stop in between to recover and replenish his internal energy before he could use the Flying Carpet again. In addition, he also had to defend against the Western Qiang rebels, so the time he spent was almost double.
"My Lord, there is a eunuch in the city called Zuo Feng. Two days ago, he brought two experts to look for my Lord. He has been staying in the City Lord's Mansion for two days now. After asking about the situation, he said that he will no longer be running around and will be waiting here for my Lord's arrival …"
Yang Rui used the Wind Carpet to cross the Half Moon Lake. Upon returning to the west gate of Ledu City, he ran into Li Dong and several Fifth Grade bandits patrolling the area. After asking around, he confirmed that Zuo Feng was indeed waiting for Yang Rui's return in Ledu City! After learning of this situation, Yang Rui immediately stopped in his tracks. Directly going in to see Eunuch Zuo Feng, Yang Rui really didn't know how to reply.
Then, Yang Rui sent Li Dong to secretly find Zhang Ning. Even though Yang Rui had already given the book to Zhang Ning, Li Dong had already told Zhang Ning about it. However, in his heart, Yang Rui still had some expectations for the mission. Zuo Feng only needed a prescription, and perhaps Zhang Ning would agree.
"My Lord, I'm afraid that's not possible. There are indeed many prescriptions hidden in the 'Taiping Essential Technique', but only a Grandmaster Pharmacist can replicate these prescriptions. Ning is only a Grandmaster Pharmacist, so I can't do it … "
Zhang Ning had already submitted to Yang Rui, so there was nothing to hide. Yang Rui directly told Zhang Ning about Zuo Feng's mission, but Zhang Ning's reply was negative!
"Even if Ning gives the entire 'Taiping Essential Technique' to Zuo Feng, because the prescriptions can only be obtained through comprehension, if one doesn't have a sufficient foundation in Dao Arts. I'm afraid that Zuo Feng won't be able to find the secret in a short period of time! "
"Oh? So that's the case?! "
Yang Rui immediately understood. The 'Taiping Essential Technique' seemed like an ordinary book, but it actually had such a secret. No wonder Yang Rui couldn't find anything after flipping through it so many times. It turned out that one needed a sufficient foundation in Dao Arts to comprehend it!
"… But it's not impossible. Ning has already grasped more than 50% of the prescriptions in the 'Taiping Essential Technique'. Maybe the prescriptions that Zuo Feng needs are among the ones that Ning has grasped. If that's the case …"
Originally, Yang Rui had already given up. He was preparing to reply to Zuo Feng, but who knew that Zhang Ning would say something like this, which surprised Yang Rui. Zhang Ning had already grasped 50% of the 'Taiping Essential Technique's' prescriptions!
But after thinking about it, he understood. Zhang Ning was a pharmacist and a doctor. Being able to reach the Grandmaster Level naturally meant that she had her own unique skills. In addition, Zhang Ning had special Dao Arts, so she had reached the standard to comprehend the 'Taiping Essential Technique'. It wouldn't be difficult to comprehend the prescriptions in it.
With Zhang Ning's addition, Yang Rui saw hope again. If Zhang Ning really grasped the prescriptions that Zuo Feng wanted, then there would be another way to complete the mission. But he didn't know if Zuo Feng would accept this method!
Moreover, how to bring up this matter to Zuo Feng also gave Yang Rui a headache. He couldn't possibly reveal that Zhang Ning was Zhang Jiao's daughter, could he?! Yang Rui thought about it for a while, then returned to the Le Capital City's City Lord Mansion with Zhang Ning, Li Dong, and the others. However, he still couldn't think of anything to say. He could only wait until he met Zuo Feng.
"Blazing Sun greets Lord Zuo. I'm really sorry. I've troubled Lord Zuo to search for Blazing Sun in Mountain Town and then Le Capital City …"
After finding Zuo Feng in his residence in the City Lord Mansion, Yang Rui bowed to Zuo Feng with a guilty expression.
"Blazing Sun is back. Don't be so polite. Come and have a seat with me …"
Eunuch Zuo Feng was sipping his tea. When he saw Yang Rui come, he only nodded slightly. He still had an unhurried look on his face. He didn't feel the sense of urgency that he had when he was searching for Yang Rui!
"Blazing Sun thanks Lord Zuo!"
Yang Rui had drunk tea with Zuo Feng twice before. He had to admit that although Zuo Feng, as a eunuch, did not leave a good impression, his tea brewing skills were quite professional. The tea he brewed was not only excellent, but it could also temporarily increase some attributes, which made Yang Rui quite fond of it.
This time, Yang Rui didn't stand on ceremony. After receiving Zuo Feng's invitation, he sat down and sipped his tea while thinking about how to ask Zuo Feng.
"I heard that Blazing Sun went to the Luoyang Imperial City Mansion to look for me. I think I've arranged for Blazing Sun to complete the task and got the item, right?"
After drinking a few cups of tea, while Yang Rui was thinking hard, Zuo Feng finally cut to the chase. Yang Rui wasn't surprised at all. He just hadn't thought of a way to deal with it!
"Lord Zuo, when Blazing Sun went to the Luoyang Imperial City to look for Lord Zuo, the entire set of" Peace Key Techniques "was indeed in Blazing Sun's hands. At that time, he wanted to hand this set of books over to Lord Zuo! However, Yang Rui lost this set of "Peace Key Techniques" because of some other matters, so … "
After hesitating for a while, Yang Rui finally chose to tell the truth. Other than the key parts that Yang Rui didn't say, he didn't say how he lost the "Peace Key Techniques" and where it went. The rest of what he said was true.
Hearing Yang Rui's words, Zuo Feng, who was serving tea, paused for a moment. Then, he stood up and almost dropped the teapot and teacup! It was obvious how much Zuo Feng valued this set of "Peace Key Techniques"!
Although Zuo Feng was a eunuch, he wasn't completely useless. For example, calmness and planning were some of his rare strengths. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become one of the emperor's favorite people. Although he was far from Zhang Rang and Jian Shuo, his influence on Lu Zhi could be seen from his actions.
It was also because of Zuo Feng's strengths that he managed to control his emotions and didn't lose his composure on the spot. However, his interest in making tea had completely disappeared.
"Blazing Sun, what do you mean by that?"
Zuo Feng's tone had started to turn cold. It was obvious that he was very disappointed with Yang Rui's actions. When Zuo Feng gave Yang Rui this mission, Dong Dong already knew that Yang Rui would be able to obtain the "Peace Key Techniques". He had mentioned that if Dong Zhuo got the Taiping Essential Art first, he would have a way to make Dong Zhuo spit it out. Yang Rui wondered what kind of method he was referring to and whether he would use it on Yang Rui!
At this time, Zuo Feng's attitude to a large extent had the intention of forcing Yang Rui. How could Yang Rui not see it? However, what Yang Rui said was also the truth. He believed that Zuo Feng wouldn't do anything to him for the time being. Therefore, Yang Rui's answer was still very sincere. He seemed to be full of energy.
"Reporting to Sir Zuo, losing the" Peace Key Techniques "was definitely not Blazing Sun's wish. It was just that he was forced by the situation. However, there is still a chance to salvage the situation. "
"Oh? How can it be salvaged? "
Hearing Yang Rui mention that there was a chance to salvage the situation, Zuo Feng immediately became alert. His eyes flashed as he stared at Yang Rui, afraid that Yang Rui would run away.
"Reporting to Sir Zuo, one of Blazing Sun's subordinates happens to know some medical skills. He once read the ten chapters of the "Peace Key Techniques" and comprehended most of the prescriptions. However, I don't know which prescription Sir Zuo needs. If it happens to be one of the prescriptions that he has comprehended, he can directly make the medicine that he needs. I don't know if it's possible … "
As Yang Rui spoke, he had been paying attention to the changes in Zuo Feng's expression. He saw that the darkness on Zuo Feng's face gradually disappeared. Yang Rui knew that this matter was settled. Originally, Zhang Ning had only mastered fifty percent of the "Peace Key Techniques". However, Yang Rui said that she had mastered most of it. He was just trying his best to get some bargaining chips. Anyway, the "Peace Key Techniques" was still in Zhang Ning's hands. If he really couldn't do it, he could just slowly comprehend it.
"The subordinate that Blazing Sun mentioned should be the white-clothed woman, right? From what I can see, her Dao Technique has reached a special level. She shouldn't be an ordinary person. "
After understanding Yang Rui's meaning, Zuo Feng's expression gradually relaxed. He slowly sat down again, and his aura was no longer as fierce as before.
However, Zuo Feng's words shocked Yang Rui. Zuo Feng actually guessed that the person Yang Rui was talking about was Zhang Ning. Especially since he was able to talk about the cultivation level of Zhang Ning's mental cultivation method, Yang Rui could not help but suspect that Zuo Feng might have a skill or equipment that could check other people's attributes. Previously, Zuo Feng had easily mastered the cultivation level of Yang Rui's mental cultivation method. He even took the initiative to help Yang Rui increase his cultivation speed.
"My daughter, come here. I'll ask you a prescription and see if you've learned it. If you've really learned it, I'll reward you handsomely."
This was not the time to pursue Zuo Feng's skill. Yang Rui quickly called Zhang Ning over. Zuo Feng was also very anxious to find out if Zhang Ning had mastered the prescription he wanted. Hence, he directly started a conversation with Zhang Ning.
"Sir, please tell me. This little girl's talent is shallow. If this little girl has not mastered the prescription that you need, please forgive me."
Zhang Ning bowed gracefully and replied in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"Yes." Zuo Feng nodded slightly and said, "My daughter, come closer."
Zhang Ning hesitated for a moment, then followed Zuo Feng's instructions and moved her ear closer. Then, Yang Rui saw Zuo Feng's mouth moving towards Zhang Ning and said a few words. Zhang Ning's little face turned red in an instant. Moreover, it was red from her ears all the way to her neck. Her face was full of embarrassment.
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