When Chu Li turned around, he casually waved his hand.
"Slap!" A clear slap was heard. Zhou Yuting covered his face and glared at him angrily.
Chu Li smiled. "Look at me, I was too careless. I'm sorry, Brother Zhou!"
After that, he did not wait for Zhou Yuting to speak and left the Floral Pavilion.
Outside the Floral Pavilion, the Bluestone Street was quiet. Lanterns lit up the street as if it was daytime. Only an old couple was walking quietly.
Chu Li carried the root out of the Floral Pavilion with a smile on his face.
He looked at Zhao Ying's gloomy face and smiled. "Sister, don't listen to Zhou Yuting's nonsense."
"Yes." Zhao Ying was unhappy.
"With that mouth of his, you don't have to care about what he says!"
Zhao Ying remained silent.
"Zhou Yuting said that to disgust me. I'm the one who dragged you into this!"
Zhao Ying remained silent.
"He won't dare to say anything else in the future. I promise he'll behave himself every time we meet!"
"Don't be angry. We've already taken our revenge. We tricked them!"
Zhao Ying rolled her eyes at him. "Brother, weren't you tricked? Five hundred taels! "
"Hehe, these five hundred taels were well spent!" Chu Li touched the iron-like root and exclaimed, "This is a priceless treasure!"
"Really? What is it? "
"Have you heard of the Glory's Will Tree?"
"Glory's Will Tree …?" Zhao Ying frowned and shook her head slowly.
Chu Li smiled. "Then go back and check it out yourself."
The Glory's Will Tree emitted a kind of force that sped up the growth of plants. It was a legendary priceless treasure. She did not expect to see it here.
As the tree grew older, it sped up faster. For precious herbs, time was the most important. The value of the Glory's Will Tree was immeasurable.
"Gu Litong didn't recognize it?" Zhao Ying scoffed. Her impression of Gu Litong had changed. He was just like Zhou Yuting!
Chu Li touched the root and laughed. "If he recognized it, he wouldn't give it up even if he had a hundred thousand taels!"
Zhao Ying looked at Chu Li up and down a few times before she came back to her senses. Ever since they entered the Mystical Herb Pavilion, Chu Li had been plotting against Gu Litong. The first two roots were deliberately disguised as battle energy to mislead Gu Litong.
Gu Litong unknowingly fell into the trap and gave up the treasure.
"Senior Brother, you're really cunning!"
Chu Li smiled without saying a word.
"I think Zhou Yuting is scared out of his wits. He can't be that timid, right?"
"That's because you don't know High Official Zhou's personality." Chu Li shook his head and could not help but laugh. "He strictly forbids Zhou Yuting from getting close to women."
"Why?"
"Back then, High Official Zhou practiced the Virgin Skill, but his power was broken by a honey trap. If he knew that Zhou Yuting kept a woman, he would definitely break his legs!"
"There's actually such a thing …"
"Zhou Yuting is arrogant and stubborn outside, but in front of his father, he is like a mouse meeting a cat."
Zhao Ying imagined Zhou Yuting's cowering look and couldn't help but giggle.
Chu Li smiled. "Junior Sister, if you still can't vent your anger, why don't you teach him a lesson?"
Zhao Ying hurriedly waved her hand, "There are rules! … Senior Brother, don't act recklessly! "
When it came to scolding someone, she just had to scold them back. She had also scolded Zhou Yuting harshly. However, it would be different if she made a move. If Chu Li really did make a move, the Third Lady would not side with him.
Her bright eyes widened as she looked at Chu Li seriously.
"Alright, alright, I won't teach him a lesson!" Chu Li smiled.
Chu Li was not satisfied yet, so he went to two more shops selling flowers and plants, but he returned disappointed.
The Glory's Will Tree was a rare treasure, but it was difficult to survive and grow. Just like the Emperor, it needed other trees to support it. The Dark Green Tree, the Bright Glow Tree, and the Bramble Pagoda Tree.
"Senior Brother, it's getting late. Let's go back!" Zhao Ying looked at the bright moon in the sky.
Chu Li shook his head at the Glory's Will Tree's root, "I'll send you back to the residence."
"I want to go back," Zhao Ying said softly.
Chu Li looked at her face, and she turned her eyes away to avoid his gaze.
Even without the Omniscient Mirror, Chu Li knew that Zhou Yuting's words were still effective. Zhao Ying wanted to avoid arousing suspicion.
Although he was a newbie in the field of love, he knew that he should not be too hasty. He had to take it slow. He smiled, "That's great, let's go back together."
"I plan to cultivate in isolation, so I can't take care of the residence."
"It's okay, I'll ask Brother Li to help."
"Okay." Zhao Ying walked slowly and hesitantly. She had a lot on her mind.
Chu Li pretended that he did not see it. He smiled and told her about anecdotes and gossip in the residence. Zhao Ying loved to listen to such gossip.
Zhao Ying replied absentmindedly. The two slowly returned to the House of High Duke. After entering the residence, they separated. Chu Li drove the boat back to the East Garden.
— —
Suru came to Chu Li's courtyard and knocked on the door. Xue came out and bowed, "Chief!"
The apricot gown was especially bright under the light. It made her look even more beautiful, "Chu Li returned to the East Garden?"
"Yes," Xue replied.
Suru entered the courtyard and looked at the black soil. She carefully walked around and came to the pagoda and sat down, "How is he? Is he easy to serve?"
"… Not bad." Xue hesitated for a moment.
Suru turned to look at her.
Xue slightly lowered her eyes, her expression was solemn.
Suru pointed at her, "Looks like your old habit is acting up again. You're looking down on Chu Li, aren't you?"
"Chief …" Xue smiled embarrassedly.
"I'm quite curious," Suru shook her head and said, "Why don't you take Chu Li seriously?"
Xue looked at her and lowered her head, "He doesn't know martial arts, does he?"
"He doesn't know martial arts?!" Suru was stunned and giggled.
Xue raised her head, "Is that wrong?"
"Hehe, who told you that he doesn't know martial arts?" Suru could not stop laughing.
Xue was scared by Suru's laughter, "His eyes are lifeless and his limbs are weak. He doesn't have any inner energy to support him. It's obvious that he doesn't know martial arts!"
The more she said, the more convinced she was of her judgment, "There's nothing wrong with his temples. Even if he knows martial arts, his cultivation level is limited!"
"Xue, this is the best joke I've ever heard. When we get back, I must tell Lady Xiao!"
Xue heard that she was going to tell Lady Xiao and panicked. Because she was too arrogant, she was often scolded by Lady Xiao. She quickly said, "Chief, am I wrong?"
Suru took two deep breaths and stopped smiling, "Sigh … To tell you the truth, Chu Li is an Innate Master."
"An Innate Master?!" Xue was stunned and looked at her in shock.
Suru smiled, "I wouldn't lie to you, would I?"
"But … but …" Xue frowned and said in confusion, "But he doesn't look like a master at all. Don't Innate Masters have sunken temples?"
"Everyone's physique is different. Appearance may not be accurate," Suru smiled and said, "So, do you think you can be arrogant?"
Xue lowered her head.
She did not expect him to be an Innate Master. Such a young Innate Master was comparable to Lady Xiao.
Lady Xiao was talented and cultivated the world's top antique study. She also had the help of the Public House's resources. It was not surprising that she was an Innate Master at such a young age. However, Chu Li was just a Scribe.
"You …" Suru pointed at her, "If you don't dare to have this arrogant habit, you'll suffer a lot sooner or later. Chu Li didn't scold you, did he?"
"Chief, no matter how arrogant I am, I will never lose my place."
"Hmph, he's a smart person. He saw through your little tricks long ago. He's just too lazy to argue with you."
Xue lowered her head in embarrassment.
"Is he practicing some kind of strange martial arts?"
"His posture is quite strange."
"You better not cultivate it!" Suru pointed at her, "Even I don't dare to cultivate this!"
"Yes," Xue nodded reluctantly.
Suru said seriously, "Xue, you chose the Crescent Cryptic. You can't be greedy anymore. This martial art consumes a lot of energy."
"Yes," Xue replied seriously.
Suru then felt relieved, "You're his maid. Serve him with all your heart. Don't think about those little tricks. He's very important to Lady Xiao! If you make him unhappy, I won't care if you get punished! "
Xue said helplessly, "Yes."
"Alright, I'm leaving." Suru stood up, "Lady Xiao was worried about you. That's why she sent me over to give you some advice. You've really made a mistake!"
Xue lowered her head in shame.
Suru waved her hand and lightly left the courtyard.
—
When Chu Li came to the courtyard the next morning, he found that Xue was much better. She was not like before, where she would only do what he told her to do.
Chu Li activated the Omniscient Mirror and laughed. Lady Xiao was really meticulous.
Xue served two plates of exquisite dishes, "Master, these are the two side dishes I made."
"Hmm, not bad." Chu Li looked at them. They looked and smelled good.
Xue carried a black jar and opened the seal. A unique fragrance wafted into his nose. He could tell that it was a Guang Ling Brew that was more than ten years old.
This jar cost at least ten taels of silver.
"Master, please — —!" Xue filled a white jade cup for him and offered it with both hands.
The golden wine was reflected by the warm white jade. It became more delicate and mellow. The taste was even richer.
Chu Li took the white jade cup and smiled, "Xue, what's the matter?"
"Master, I want you to teach me how to cultivate." Xue's eyes looked straight at him. Her eyes were clear and bright.
"Crescent Cryptic?" Chu Li shook the white jade cup.
Xue straightened her back and nodded lightly, "Yes."
"Sure," Chu Li smiled, "But it's not cheap for me to teach you!"
"Master, please tell me!"
Chu Li pointed at the table, "Every meal has four dishes, one soup and a jar of good wine."
"… No problem!" Xue clenched her teeth and answered slowly and forcefully.
Chu Li looked at her with a grin and stared at her beautiful face without the slightest scruple. "Alright then, I'll give you a few pointers first. Adjust your cultivation time. Cultivate at midnight and don't cultivate the Crescent Cryptic during the day."
Xue blinked her bright eyes and looked at him in confusion.
The cultivation of the Crescent Cryptic was difficult and the progress was extremely slow. It needed time to grind. She cultivated every second. If she only cultivated at midnight, when would she be able to open her meridians?
Chu Li did not say anything else. He finished the white jade cup in one gulp and picked up the white jade chopsticks to eat. His face was intoxicated.
Xue held the jar and filled the white jade cup. She was skeptical.
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