The time for the alchemy challenge was set. It would be held three days later in front of the Golden Luan Palace Square. All the civil and military officials would be there as witnesses.
This was a rare occasion in King City in recent years. This was a battle for the title of Medicine King. Who would win?
Medicine King Pavilion's alchemy level was already recognized as number one in King City. Eighty percent of the alchemists were recruited by them. The previous head of Medicine King Pavilion, Yao Yanhai, was also recognized as the number one alchemist. His son, Yao Lingyu, had a talent that surpassed his father. He took over early and became a Medicine King. His alchemy level was also unquestionable.
It was rumored that when some Transcendent powers came to King City, even if they didn't go to the palace to pay respects to the Emperor, they still had to go to Medicine King Pavilion to ask for medicine. This represented the extraordinary status of Medicine King Pavilion.
Yang Wu suddenly emerged. It was said that his alchemy skills were taught by a strange person. Moreover, this strange person might be a super expert from the Transcendent Realm. In a short period of time, Yang Wu was nurtured into a Medicine King. Other than the strength of this strange person, it also proved that Yang Wu's talent was extraordinary.
In addition, Yang Wu was also a hero at the border. He entered the barbarian territory alone and obtained a ten year peace agreement with the barbarians, benefiting the people.
The battle between the old powers and the new powers would inevitably lead to a fierce collision.
After this matter spread, most people didn't believe that Yang Wu could win against the old Medicine King Pavilion. They felt that Yang Wu was just asking to be humiliated.
The Medicine King's Hall had developed rapidly in the past hundred years. They had collected countless alchemy books and had a total of three Medicine Kings. Their foundation was quite solid. Yang Wu was still young. If he was given more time, he might have a chance to compete.
Yang Wu was still in seclusion and didn't care about what the outside world said.
On this day, Cao Jianda suddenly paid a visit to the Yang Mansion.
Cao Jianda was a dignified Lieutenant General and also had the status of a Count. He was also a reputable figure in King City.
After the battle at the border came to an end, Cao Jianda had already returned to King City to meditate for a period of time.
This time, Cao Jianda did not come alone. He was accompanied by his wife and a well-dressed young lady.
After Yang Zhennan heard the servant's report, he immediately went out with Su Roumei to welcome them personally.
"General Cao, Madam Cao, we are honored by your presence. My apologies for not going out to meet you." Yang Zhennan cupped his hands and greeted Cao Jianda.
Cao Jianda stepped forward and shook Yang Zhennan's hand. "Brother Zhennan, you didn't have to come out to greet us."
"General Cao's presence brings light to my humble abode. How could Zhennan dare to neglect you? Please come in," Yang Zhennan said politely.
After the rise of the Yang Family, many officials came to visit. Yang Zhennan received them with courtesy. After Yang Wu returned, he directly ordered the Death Legion to guard the courtyard. It was not easy for ordinary officials to see Yang Zhennan. Cao Jianda was one of the few generals that Yang Wu was on good terms with. Yang Wu had long since told Yang Zhennan to treat him with respect.
Su Roumei led Madam Cao in. Her gaze fell on the young lady beside Madam Cao. "Madam Cao, is this your daughter?"
"This is my daughter, Fanny. Come and greet Madam Yang," Madam Cao introduced.
This young girl was dressed in tight clothes that outlined her beautiful figure incisively and vividly, especially her arms, which were quite prominent. She had an oval face, a sharp chin that was slightly raised, and her eyes were suffused with a bit of arrogance. She was Cao Jianda's youngest daughter, Cao Fanni.
Cao Fanny softly said to Su Roumei, "Greetings, Madam Yang."
Her voice was a little stiff and seemed to be filled with disdain. This was because she was very unhappy with being brought to the Yang Family.
Su Roumei did not mind. After spending a year in the Heaven's Prison, she was more open-minded than anyone else. She smiled and nodded.
Madam Cao unhappily scolded her daughter, "Fanny, you're always playing with swords and spears. Don't you even know basic manners?"
"Mother, I'm a disciple of the Imperial School. I'm like this when I see the teachers," Cao Fanny retorted.
Just as Madam Cao was about to scold her, Su Roumei opened her mouth again, "Madam Cao, don't blame the child. Young people like her don't care about trifles."
Madam Cao had a way out and changed the topic, "Madam Yang, your skin is so good. You look like you're in your early twenties. What methods do you use to maintain your skin so well? Teach me later."
Su Roumei smiled, "It's not as exaggerated as Madam Cao."
Right now, she really did look like she was in her twenties. This was all because of the effects of her son's Face Preserving Pill. It made her even more beautiful.
They chatted and laughed as they walked into the hall. The servants immediately served tea to everyone.
Yang Zhennan cut to the chase, "General Cao, you must be here to look for my useless son, right?"
"Brother Zhennan, if Count Shaowu is useless, then how can us old fellows who are about to step into our coffins endure it?" Cao Jianda said. After a pause, he continued, "I've worked with Count Shaowu before. It was all thanks to him that I was able to return to the Imperial City."
"General Cao, you don't need to praise him." Yang Zhennan said politely. He then continued, "I'll have someone call him over. I don't know if he's come out yet. We haven't seen him in a few days."
"It's fine. Us brothers can catch up on old times. I'm ashamed to say that I've neglected the relationship between our families while guarding the border all these years. In my father's generation, the Yangs and Caos were very close …" Cao Jianda began to worm his way into being friends with Yang Zhennan.
Yang Zhennan didn't know what Cao Jianda was planning, but he could feel the kindness in his words. This was all because of his son.
Yang Zhennan was smooth and sly, so he naturally responded to Cao Jianda's every request.
On the other side, Su Roumei and Madam Cao were also chatting about daily life. Cao Fanni, on the other hand, seemed very uncomfortable.
After a while, Cao Fanni couldn't help but find an excuse to walk out of the hall to catch her breath.
Madam Cao was naturally dissatisfied, but Su Roumei didn't mind, so she let her go.
Cao Fanni walked to the courtyard alone and muttered to herself in dissatisfaction, "Father and Mother are really too much. Why did they have to bring me to see the youngest and most promising Youth King? They're really old and muddle-headed. The Royal School has already gathered the most outstanding geniuses. Only after I leave the Royal School and enter the Transcendent World will I belong to. I won't marry some Earl Shaowu."
"Who's going to marry Earl Shaowu?" A clear voice sounded from behind Cao Fanni.
Cao Fenni was shocked. She turned around and saw an incomparably handsome young man appear in front of her. In an instant, she only felt her eyes filled with brilliance. He was like an immortal descending to the mortal world. That incomparable aura, as well as the gentle smile on his face, hit her heart on the spot. She murmured, "So handsome!"
Yang Wu looked at the infatuated Cao Fanni and waved his hand, saying, "What's wrong with you? Who did you say was going to marry Earl Shaowu?"
Yang Wu finished his closed door cultivation and took the time to take a bath. He originally had a pure and spotless body and had even reached the Earth Sea Realm. His temperament had already surpassed his peers by a lot. Even the sickly beauty Lu Zhi's private advisor was inferior to him. This was the difference in temperament, not something that could be covered by appearance.
"Oh, I … Did I say that?" Cao Fanni's face revealed a slight blush as she replied.
"Could it be that my hearing isn't good?" Yang Wu asked doubtfully.
"It must be like that." Cao Fanni immediately added. Then she boldly asked, "Could it be that you're Earl Shaowu?"
Yang Wu lightly shook his head and said, "I'm not Earl Shaowu. I'm Earl Shaowu's private advisor, Lu Zhi."
He purposely said this just to tease this young girl.
"You're Earl Shaowu's private advisor?" Cao Fanni was very astonished. She secretly sighed in her heart, "What a pity."
She felt that even Earl Shaowu wasn't worthy of her, let alone a mere private advisor. She didn't even put him in her eyes.
Even though this "Lu Zhi" in front of her was very handsome, what was the use of being handsome? She was more interested in having true strength.
"That's right. Our Earl Shaowu is wise and powerful. His divine skills are unparalleled. An outstanding man like me can only be reduced to a supporting role." Yang Wu boasted.
"Che, a frog at the bottom of a well." Cao Fanni said with disdain.
"Why do you say that? Could it be that you haven't heard of Earl Shaowu saving tens of thousands of soldiers at the border? Furthermore, he slaughtered his way into the Barbarian Tribe, going in and out seven times, showing off the might of the Barbarian Tribe. He even made the Barbarian Tribe's Patriarch come personally to sign a peace treaty. Such a feat is unprecedented and will never be repeated. He can be said to be the number one King of Youth since ancient times. Such a man is the idol of tens of thousands of people, the Prince Charming in the hearts of all the young girls." Yang Wu boasted, beaming with joy.
"Ignorant is ignorant." Cao Fanni said, unmoved. She then continued, "The Grand Xia Empire is but a remote place. The world is so big, there are countless capable people and experts. Take our Royal School's Heaven's Chosen as an example. In the future, they will be even more outstanding than him because they have the opportunity to enter the Transcendent Realm and become a member of the Transcendent Realm. They will also be able to become Kings, or even surpass the Transcendent Realm and become an expert revered by tens of thousands of people. That is the place I, Cao Fanni, worship and yearn for the most.
Cao Fanni revealed her arrogant side, and also revealed her inner desires to "Lu Zhi" in front of her. She wanted to show that as a disciple of the Royal School, she couldn't be judged by the standards of the secular world.
Yang Wu couldn't help but laugh. He gave Cao Fanni a big thumbs up and said, "You're really a hero among women!"
At this moment, Yang Zhennan and his wife, as well as Cao Jianda and his wife, walked out. Yang Zhennan greeted Yang Wu, "Wu-er, General Cao has brought Madam Cao and his daughter to see you."
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