Chapter 55: The Wind Rises

  *sigh*...

  *sigh*...

  *sigh*...

  ……

  She would ruthlessly drag him out and beat him up if this annoying guy in front of her dared to make another sound, always coming to her with complaints as if she were a trash can.

  "Mind your own business!"

  "Oh no...... Don't move, don't move......"

  Loosen the clenched fist, and with a light and crazy control over the surging emotions, "If you don't want to be beaten until you're radiant like peach blossoms, then say it quickly and disappear from my sight immediately, can you?" A big man who is always nagging and grumbling every day, yet still feels good about himself, what's wrong with him?

  "Really, the girl's family has no warmth at all, let's see how you get married in the future..." After Ximen Qingxia threw countless dagger-like glances, her voice became smaller and smaller, feeling guilty and not daring to look at her.

  "Alright, alright, didn't I say it's fine? You haven't seen much of Dongfang and the others these past few days, have you? And you must have heard about the big commotion in the Imperial Capital a few days ago?" Speaking to the point, Ximen Ruxue's expression became much more subdued, rarely becoming serious.

  She knows what she's getting herself into.

  "The divine beast appeared, and various forces all came out to compete. I thought it was a sure thing, but who would have thought that the plan backfired and they ended up losing everything? The old folks at home were all shaken and injured, so they all retreated."

  "They went back to fulfill their filial duties, why didn't you go?" Was she hurt? She needs to think this over carefully.

  "What am I going back for? That old man gets annoyed just by seeing me, and we fight every time we meet. If I go back, won't I be adding insult to injury again? This young master still wants to enjoy life in a timely manner! To pass through the midst of a thousand flowers without being tainted by a single leaf - do you understand this state?

  Although he spoke with a carefree tone and put on an air of being a dashing young gentleman, Zhan Lightyear still caught a glimpse of worry deep within his eyes. However, someone's self-esteem was at stake, so he stubbornly persisted."

  "Really not going back?"

  "Get out!"

  Zhan Qingkuang stared at him, saying nothing. Half a minute passed, and Ximen Ruxue felt somewhat restless, this piercing gaze making his whole body ache. A minute passed, and he began to get impatient, still looking? What's wrong with this guy?

  "All right, all right. I don't know how you've mastered this skill of staring at people with such intensity. Can't I just go back now, young lady?" Ximen Qingfeng hastily made a bow to her and begged for mercy.

  "Just pretend then!" He was worried sick but still put on a deadpan expression.

  "Even if I go back, what's the use?" He seemed to have thought of something, his expression was somewhat dejected and bitter.

  It must be very serious, otherwise, with the strength of the four major families, treating this injury should be a piece of cake.

  "Is it very serious?"

  "It's very serious!" Ximen's voice was somewhat low. "The divine beast's pressure is not something that us ordinary humans can withstand, getting injured is inevitable, I don't know about the others, but my old man should have hurt his spiritual foundation, you also know how important the spiritual foundation is to us cultivators, lightly it will set back our strength, heavily it will destroy the spiritual foundation, all spiritual power will become nothing, and there won't be much difference with ordinary people. But this kind of result for a cultivator is probably no different from death." He said, his voice choked with emotion.

  It's no wonder, after all, one of the four major families has fallen to become ordinary people. How will others look at them? Even if they can ignore other people's eyes, what about their family power? The honor and shame of their family for years? Having been in a high position for many years, it's unacceptable for anyone to fall from that position.

  "Aren't there many alchemists? Can't you just find them?"

  "I've looked everywhere, now I don't know how many powers are searching, but there isn't a single alchemist who can refine such high-grade elixirs. After all, it's damaged the spiritual foundation, so you see, even if I'm anxious, what's the use... He must have tried every method too, otherwise he wouldn't be so dejected, his usually bright eyes now dimmed with a layer of gloom."

  It's just a shock to her spiritual foundation, she thought it was a big deal, when Lou Yilun's spiritual foundation was completely destroyed, she let her rebuild it from scratch. Now it's just a small injury on the spiritual foundation, isn't it still an easy task?

  "Alright, the boat will naturally go straight when it reaches the bridgehead. Who knows, maybe something will happen in a few days." Zhan Qing said with a hint of deep meaning.

  Ximen Yurong looked into her serious eyes, and finally felt a little comfort in his heart. Even though he knew this was just comforting words, but when people are desperate, they will always find various reasons to make themselves hold on. Every time he was by Warlight's side, this calm and tranquil atmosphere would infect him, and the pressure in his heart would also decrease a lot.

  "Let's hope so!" He puckered his lips, feeling hopeless.

  After sending off Xi Men Xue, Zhan Qing Kuang could finally focus on the task at hand. The knowledge of alchemy she had gained from her time with Lian Cheng, combined with her own innate talent and the experience she had accumulated from providing large quantities of elixirs to the Crazy Demon Pavilion, had long surpassed that of the former Dan Patriarch. She was now a Medicine Saint, and refining eight-grade elixirs was child's play for her. The last time she had saved Lou Xing Lian, the foundation-establishing elixir she had refined had been very effective, but this time, she needed to refine a large quantity of foundation-establishing elixirs, which would be a great challenge for her.

  Thinking of refining the elixir, she needs to find a quiet environment, and this place is obviously not suitable for her to refine the elixir.

  Inviting feasts and banquets, Zhan Qing took him away from the courtyard.

  Fortunately, her herbs were all carried with her, and she followed the glutton to the Black Mountain Range where his numerous younger brothers were. The divine beast's aura was revealed without a doubt, and at first, it caused panic among other magical beasts. However, after careful investigation, it turned out that they were their elder.

  A group of demons came to pay their respects, and the scene was so ridiculous that even the warlords couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths. The demons were rolling around on the ground in front of Gluttony, fawning over her with all sorts of flattery and shamelessness. Later, no one knew what Gluttony had said, but suddenly the demons switched their attention to her. Countless big heads were staring at her with cute expressions, leaving her speechless. As the saying goes, "Don't hit a smiling face," she couldn't help but give these smiling beasts a good impression! With a friendly smile, as if sensing her kindness, the demons let out low growls, rising and falling in a chorus.

  "Taotie, tell them to help me guard this place and don't let anyone disturb us." Taotie fawned on her, but as soon as he turned around, he was that majestic and powerful divine beast again.

  "My master says that he will requisition your land."

  Hoo-hoo!

  "Let's all go and scatter."

  Hoo-hoo!

  "Also, hand over all the delicious food, just like this."

  Hoo hoo hoo~

  After listening to the loud roar of the gluttony, Zhan Light Crazy saw that the demons retreated with a swoosh.

  With these demonic beasts on guard, she felt at ease. Finding a spacious place, Warlight poured out all the medicinal herbs in the space ring, and indeed the space ring she had bought previously was still too small, so it's likely that not many pills could be refined from these herbs, but whatever amount is fine!

  Entering the space, taking out ten of them, the Red Cloud Fruits that were originally absorbed by the space now have a shocking growth momentum, and the fruit is even more plump. It's likely that the effect will be even better. With this, you can upgrade the elixir to a higher level and also enhance the stability of the elixir, reducing the failure rate. Taking out many Life Spring Waters again, Life Spring Water can also improve the elixir level, as well as having the effect of washing the bones and marrow. Everything is ready, Zhan Light Crazy takes out the pill furnace and prepares to refine the elixir.

  The right hand controlled the temperature, and Shang Liangkuang carefully added the bitter grass, fragrant oil, and undying wood in sequence, slowly melting them. He paid close attention to the mixture at all times, waiting for it to melt before gradually adding more ingredients. Shang Liangkuang was very serious during the alchemy process, meticulous and unhurried, proceeding with a sense of order. Next to him, the glutton ate the fruit offered by his younger brother...

  Just chatting and looking around.

  Time had passed for more than half, Zhan Lightcrazy was repeating the same action, adding herbs, adding crystal nuclei. The small mountain of herbs that were piled up before had been used up by more than half. At this moment, the pill furnace emitted a faint sound, and Zhan Lightcrazy's face changed instantly.

  The movements in his hands accelerated again and again, until all the medicinal herbs were consumed, only then did he add the Chi Yun Xiang Guo and Life Spring Water, gradually, the sound of the medicine furnace became louder and more intense, emitting a violent shaking. Gritting his teeth, War Light Crazy's two hands simultaneously applied the Fire Spirit Power to the limit, just hold on for a bit longer, just one more time!

  A loud explosion, the medicine furnace shattered into pieces and flew in all directions. War Light Crazy jumped up, her sharp eyes grasping the few elixirs in her hand. There were seven successful ones, now surrounded by a faint white glow in her palm. Originally, there could have been ten, but after all, it was just an ordinary medicine furnace that couldn't withstand the current intensity. The explosion was its natural end. Looking at the broken pieces of the medicine furnace and the remaining herbs, War Light Crazy felt some regret. She regretted that her medicine furnace had been ruined, and a Scarlet Cloud Fruit and Life Spring Water had gone to waste like this. However, fortunately, if not for these two treasures that could enhance the elixir, perhaps today's elixirs wouldn't have succeeded at all.

  Seven pieces are just seven pieces! The refined elixir was placed in a small bottle, and with a shout to the glutton, he left.

  Still unknown to the gods and ghosts, he jumped into the Crazy Slaughter Pavilion, where Zhan Qing directly threw a small porcelain bottle at Lou Yinglan.

  "Master, this is..." Lou Xinglan asked, catching the small bottle that had drawn a beautiful parabola in mid-air.

  "Hachi-tsu-ki-tan."

  "Eight?" Lian Lian exclaimed in shock. No wonder he was shocked, where did this perverted master of his get so many top-grade medicinal pellets from?

  "Any opinions?"

  "No, no... But, Master, we don't need the Eight Dan now." Lou Xinglan carefully put away the small bottle.

  "It will be useful, wait!"

  "What are you waiting for?"

  "May it be your salvation!"

  "But, sir, I am strong and healthy!"

  "It's a secret that can't be revealed!" After saying that, Zhan Qingkong hurriedly left, leaving Lou Xinglan confused, but still carefully hid the small bottle and went to attend to his own matters.

  Just after the warlord visited the Crazy Slaughter Pavilion, a team of elite soldiers surrounded the Crazy Slaughter Pavilion. Everyone ran over to see the commotion. What's going on? Why are they surrounding them? The people in the Crazy Slaughter Pavilion are all good people, helping them build houses, providing them with work, and letting them get through the tough times. They're really great people! What did they do wrong? Why were they arrested?

  "The Emperor decrees that the Crazy Evil Gang has gathered a crowd to gamble, corrupting good citizens, holding a brutal fighting match, taking lives like grass, severely affecting the capital's surname life, and endangering surname life. The owner of the Crazy Evil Gang is to be arrested and brought to justice. By imperial order." An official rode a dark red horse, proclaiming the edict in a stern tone.

  "No way..."

  "Is this true?"

  "Who knows? If I were to guess what this superior being is thinking, how could we possibly understand?"

  "Anyway, I don't believe it, my family is just a crazy slaughterhouse that spent money to fix it up..."

  The surname secretly whispers, some are filled with righteous indignation, while others watch from across the river...

  Before long, the gate of Kuangsha Pavilion opened with a creak. Ah, everyone finally saw the pavilion master who was known by name but not in person. He wore a blue brocade robe with a white fur trim around his neck, setting off his skin as white as snow. His face was half-covered by an exquisite golden mask, making it impossible to see his features and adding to the mystery, yet exuding an air of nobility that was overwhelming. At this moment, Lou Xinglan's imperial aura was fully displayed, with her hands clasped together and inserted into the sleeves adorned with white fur, her thin lips slightly parted: "This official, I wonder what crime I have committed?"

  This aura, combined with that low and slow voice, instantly charmed a large group of young women.

  "Hmph! You've committed a crime, take him away and let's talk about it in prison!" The leader waved his right hand, ordering his men to take him down.

  "I can follow you down, but I must be allowed to explain myself!"

  "Hmph, hurry up, I don't have that much time to wait for you." Just a small insignificant Crazy Blade Pavilion, how dare they be so arrogant and cause trouble for the Emperor? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

  "Old Wang, take a good look at this imperial prison cell. I'll be back soon after I go sit for a bit." The man's voice was calm and composed, as if he were talking about something trivial.

  "Your Excellency, this, how can this be good?!" The face of the attendant was all urgent and anxious, constantly wiping his sleeves and speaking in a fluster.

  Nothing to worry about, just go and come back. However, you must take good care of the foundation pills of this pavilion master. If one is lost, this pavilion master will only ask you! Patting his shoulder, Lou Xuanlan intentionally said the last sentence loudly. Now he truly admired his master more and more, what a divine person! Could it be that she could predict the future? Calculating that he would have this calamity today, she specially left a back-up plan for him.

  "Zhù jī dān? Shén me..."

  Translation: "What's going on? What..."

  "There's no need to ask so many questions, just take a look and you'll be fine!"

  "Yes, yes!" Wang was patted and almost couldn't catch his breath. Anyway, whatever the master said was what it was.

  After finishing his words, Lou Xinglan took a few steps forward. Although he was supposed to be looked up to due to his height, he instead made the generals on horseback look flustered.

  "Firstly, I can go with you, but you don't have any evidence, so I'm not a criminal and naturally don't need to ride in a prison van; secondly, after I leave, you must guarantee that my Crazy Devil Sect remains safe and sound, without suffering even the slightest loss - do you understand?"

  Even if he fell from the pinnacle of power, his former imperial status and the strength of a four-star spiritual saint destined him to be superior. As for the master, he was willing to serve with all his heart, but these small roles were not enough for him to bow down.

  "Hmph! Take him away." He refused to admit that under the pressure of that gaze, he almost fell off his horse and hastily turned around to lead the way out.

  At this time, all kinds of news were flying in the imperial capital. Before long, many definite secret messages arrived at the hands of various forces.

  "Zhù jī dān? Kuáng shā gé?"

  Translation: "Building foundation? Fierce slaughter pavilion?"

  For a time, people from all sides hastily sent men to investigate.

  As a "prisoner", Lou Yinglan didn't have the slightest awareness of being a prisoner, strolling down the street, wandering around as if in his own backyard, seeing big girls and young wives greeting him, smiling and nodding, suddenly becoming infatuated.

  The general riding a tall horse in front had a red face and thick neck, looking at the increasingly large crowd, his expression became even more unpleasant, delaying official business, what to do?

  Just arrived at the center of Tokyo, the crowd watching the excitement had already blocked all the roads, and it was hard to move forward. This made it very difficult for them to escort the prisoners, especially since they were not allowed to use force. Some soldiers had no choice but to get off their horses to maintain order.

  As for the congestion in front of him, Lou Yinglan was very carefree. Since his Majesty wasn't in a hurry, then let the officials worry themselves to death!

  In the midst of the noise, another horse's hooves were heard in the distance.

  "The Emperor has decreed that General Zhao Kuo, by falsely transmitting the Imperial Edict, has abused his power for personal gain, and with a narrow mind, has harbored resentment and sought revenge. Today, taking advantage of his official position, he privately escorted the madam of the Kongque Pavilion to fulfill his unutterable secrets. The crime of Zhao Kuo is unforgivable, throw him into the great prison!"

  "This... I am..."

  "Bring someone to gag him, lest he confuses the ears and eyes of the people, and deceives everyone." And so, the general who was just now very arrogant could only be pulled off his horse, with a cloth stuffed into his mouth, muttering something, his face full of discontent.

  "Hey, Master, look, it's really troublesome for you. It's all because of this thieving person acting on their own accord. They must think that your Crazy Demon Pavilion has a big reputation and always attracts the attention of these petty thieves. This thief was captured a few days ago..."