allonlinenovel Chapter 69: Leaving the city went smoothly.
Chapter 69: Leaving the city went smoothly.
On a bright and sunny day, the family, dressed in magnificent merchant attire, left the bustling city of Lu in a grand procession. The leader, clad in brocade robes with a priceless jade pendant hanging from his waist, was followed by a retinue of servants, each adorned in silks and satins—a truly impressive sight!
Meanwhile, the soldiers guarding the city were busily comparing their portraits with those in their hands, carefully checking every passerby. However, when this large family swaggered past them, the soldiers didn't even cast a suspicious glance. After all, anyone seeing such an imposingly wealthy family of merchants would hardly associate them with assassins. Moreover, the family exuded elegance in their every move, showing no signs of being involved in violence.
After leaving the city, they immediately spurred their horses and galloped off, heading straight for Licheng. Before long, the outline of Licheng came into clear view. The city appeared peaceful and serene, but Ye Qingchen and Gu Changfeng knew very well that real danger might await them ahead. Nevertheless, they decided to rest there briefly, staying for two nights before continuing their journey north to Wanping City. They understood that the road ahead was fraught with unknown challenges and traps, and they needed to maintain sufficient strength and energy to cope effectively.
They wondered to themselves, what had become of the large contingent? Perhaps it was time for them to rejoin the main force. To be honest, they had no idea whether they were relatively ahead or lagging behind. The only certainty was that the main force would face numerous hardships and obstacles on its way here.
And what became of those two who had once imitated them? Everything was shrouded in mystery, elusive and difficult to fathom. At this moment, the two stood quietly by the window of their inn room, silently gazing at the scene outside. The room was so quiet that only their soft breathing could be heard; neither dared to break the silence. The world outside remained bustling and noisy, but to these two, it was as if all sound had been shut out from them into another dimension.
Everyone knows that the people in the capital do not welcome their arrival at all. Along the way, they have disguised themselves and encountered no danger. As for the main force, they do not know how many casualties they have suffered. They can only hope that the losses are as small as possible. Otherwise, they will definitely make those people pay the price for harming the innocent.
The two remained immersed in their internal energy cultivation as always, time slipping away unnoticed. After several days of persistent effort, Gu Changfeng and Ye Qingchen's internal energy had surged dramatically, like a raging torrent. Just yesterday, they humbly sought guidance from Elder Lu and Liu Yufeng, inquiring about many difficulties they encountered during practice. With the careful instruction of their seniors, their cultivation today flowed effortlessly, as if each breath absorbed boundless spiritual energy from heaven and earth, integrating it into their meridians. This rapid progress gave them a strange, almost unbelievable, sense of "ten years in a day."
Ye Qingchen spared no effort in cultivating her internal energy, constantly refining her skills. However, her talents extended far beyond this; she also demonstrated extraordinary talent and a persistent spirit of exploration in the field of pharmacology.
The numerous rare elixirs she meticulously crafted were all treasures rarely seen in the world. The selection and combination of each ingredient embodied countless days and nights of deep thought and repeated trials. These elixirs were not merely simple combinations of drugs, but rather exquisite works of art, containing endless mysteries and powerful medicinal effects.
Meanwhile, Ye Qingchen's research into talismanic arts deepened day by day. From a beginner with only a superficial understanding of talismans, she gradually grew into a master who could effortlessly cast various magical talismans at will. Whether it was summoning wind and rain, attracting lightning, or making herself invisible, these seemingly mythical skills, which ordinary people only knew from legends, became as easy and effortless in her hands as if they were everyday meals.
In addition, Ye Qingchen's already exceptional medical skills have now reached an unparalleled level. Thanks to her possession of a spatial spiritual spring and the aid of a wide variety of precious medicinal herbs, the range of ailments she can treat is virtually limitless. Even those healers revered as living saints would likely have to admit their inferiority in her presence. After all, a person like her, possessing so many extraordinary skills, is truly a rare find!
Thinking of this, Ye Qingchen couldn't help but feel a little smug. After all, with her current strength, even in the bustling capital, facing all sorts of complex situations and potential crises, she believed she could handle things with ease.
The next day arrived quickly. The family didn't go downstairs for lunch, but instead gathered in Grandpa Lu's room. While eating, Grandpa Lu grumbled, "Oh dear, this is really awful! It can't compare to what Qingchen makes!" Ye Qingchen smiled and said, "Grandpa, please bear with it a little. It's not like home where we can eat whatever we want. There's really no such luxury here. But there are some good things to eat. I heard the donkey meat feast here is excellent. We'll have them deliver a meal for lunch. They say 'dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground,' and this is the most authentic. I've never tried it before. I also heard the beef noodles here are good; we'll have them delivered for lunch too. We'll stay another day before heading to Wanping City."
Grandpa Lu chuckled and said, "The girl is right. There should be some good food here. Let them send some over so we can try it. Otherwise, it would be a waste to pass through this place!" Liu Yufeng and Dong Yijia, however, had no time for food. They were busy with their romance, one pursuing the other, the other shyly embracing. Dong Yijia was just a young girl when she ran away with Dong Nanxi; she had never been in a relationship before. Now, although she was older, she was undeniably beautiful, with a dignified demeanor, and she had saved Liu Yufeng. Naturally, Liu Yufeng was very fond of her. These past two days, Liu Yufeng had been using the excuse of teaching Dong Yijia, Dong Nanxi, Han Zhi, Zhao Fei, and Xiao Yue'er martial arts to shower them with affection. Even Xiao Yue'er said, "Grandpa Liu is showing off his love in front of us! Only Grandma Yijia is teaching seriously!" This made everyone laugh.