Editor: Atlas Studios “Here, this is for you.” Dongfang Ao waved his hand, and a Spirit Fruit glowing with crystalline flames was placed in Mu Qianyue’s hand.
Fire Spirit Fruit?
Mu Qianyue was slightly stunned, she had been worrying about where to find a Fire Spirit Fruit.
With a Fire Spirit Fruit, it’s easier to summon the Soul Fire, raising the success rate to eighty percent.
Even if it fails, it won’t harm the soul.
Usually, a Fire Spirit Fruit is priceless and can often be sold for millions of gold coins.
“Hehe, after all, you are my disciple, so I must give you some gifts.” Dongfang Ao chuckled, reaching into his wrist and pulling out a small notebook and an exquisite small cauldron, “Take all these, don’t be shy.”
Mu Qianyue’s gaze was fixed on the cauldron, unable to look away.
It was an alchemy cauldron, about half a meter high, with three legs.
Its entire body was a clear, translucent glaze color, refracting a rainbow of colors in the sunlight, exquisitely crafted and beautiful.
“This glazed medicine cauldron is made from thousand-year glazed stones and reinforced stone, incredibly solid.
The pills refined with it have high purity in medicinal properties and good quality.
Quickly, put it away so no one sees it.” Dongfang Ao looked around mysteriously to ensure no one was watching and then spoke hastily.
Mu Qianyue accepted these items without hesitation, and with a flick of her hand, she stored them in the medicine cauldron space.
This cauldron was a treasure.
If some people saw it, they’d undoubtedly covet it.
As the saying goes, fear not the thief who steals, but the thief who covets.
“Thank you, Master.” Mu Qianyue had just acknowledged her master, but Dongfang Ao was already so generous.
She couldn’t help but feel touched.
Honestly, she had sought him out for his pill skills and his status.
Yet, Dongfang Ao only wanted to take her as his disciple with pure intentions.
In contrast, she had been more calculating.
“Haha, no need to be moved.
These things are useless to me anyway, just a pile of garbage.
Now that I’ve met you, I gave them to you to avoid clutter.
Alright, I’m off to drink wine.
As for alchemy, learn it slowly on your own.
If you don’t understand something, look at the notes I’ve given you.
If it’s still unclear, then come ask me.” Dongfang Ao took a sip from the gourd at his waist and said with a smile.
“Alright.” Mu Qianyue replied with a smile.
“However, my student’s things aren’t free.
In two months, there will be a martial artist competition between the empires.
If you don’t get first place, don’t come and see me.” Dongfang Ao raised his eyebrows and said arrogantly.
Martial artist competition?
Two months, huh?
First place…
It’s a bit tight, but not impossible.
A confident gleam appeared at the corner of her lips, “No problem.”
“Then, as your master, I look forward to your good news.” With a swift motion, he became a gust of wind and disappeared down the alley.
Watching Dongfang Ao’s disappearing figure, a warm smile appeared in her phoenix-like eyes.
It seems having a master who supports his disciples is quite nice.
Actually, isn’t Master asking me to take first place just to help wash away the title of the ‘first waste’ for me?
She naturally had to accept her master’s good intentions.
Returning to the Duke Zhen’s mansion, Mu Qianyue inquired about the matter of the imperial martial artist competition with Mu Rufeng.
The Tianwu Continent has four great empires: the Tianhai Country in the west, the Phoenix Shadow Country in the east, the Beiming Country in the north, and the Nanyue Country in the south, along with some affiliated small countries.
The martial artist competition is held every three years, hosted in a different country each time, following a rotation system.
This time, it will be held in the Phoenix Shadow Country.
“Yue’er, do you want to participate in the martial artist competition?” There was a flash of brilliance in Mu Rufeng’s eyes.
“Yes.” Mu Qianyue nodded.
“Our Yue’er is all grown up now.” Mu Rufeng was taken aback, showing a light smile while reaching out to pat Mu Qianyue’s head.
In his slightly lowered eyes, there was a flicker of cold light and helplessness.
Mu Qianyue blinked, “Big Brother, aren’t you curious why I suddenly can train?”
“No matter what Yue’er does, Big Brother will always be your strongest support.” Mu Rufeng said.
“Big Brother, you’re hiding something from me, aren’t you?
You must know about the seal on my Dantian.” Otherwise, why wasn’t Big Brother surprised at all, but instead so calm when he found out I could train.
The atmosphere grew momentarily heavy.
A cold glint flashed in Mu Rufeng’s eyes, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.
After a while, his expression softened, and he sighed lightly, “When Father and Mother found out you were born with a Colorless Martial Soul, they were naturally overjoyed at first.
After all, a Colorless Martial Soul is a once-in-ten-thousand-years occurrence.
Even I only have a Purple Soul.
Later, Mother was taken away by someone and lost contact.
Father feared those people would target you, so he had no choice but to seal your Martial Soul and the Heaven-Reaching Tower.”
Upon hearing this, Mu Qianyue revealed a look of astonishment.
So Big Brother also has a Purple Soul!
Although the Purple Soul isn’t as rare as the Colorless one, it’s still a once-in-a-millennium occurrence!
No wonder Big Brother’s talent is so high!
“Big Brother, do you know about the Heaven-Reaching Tower?”
“I don’t know much about the Heaven-Reaching Tower, only that it’s an ancient Divine Artifact.
Back then, when Father and Mother accidentally obtained this Heaven-Reaching Tower, that was what led to their disaster.
Yue’er, since you’ve unlocked the seal of the Heaven-Reaching Tower, remember not to reveal it in front of others.” Mu Rufeng’s expression suddenly became serious, he said sternly.
Mu Qianyue nodded, “Big Brother, do you know who took Mother back then?”
Mu Rufeng shook his head, “I’m not sure.
I only know they came from another place.
Yue’er, your current strength is too weak, it’s not suitable to tell you too much.
When you become stronger, you’ll naturally know everything you want to know.”
Her fists clenched tightly under her sleeves, “I will train well and find Father and Mother as soon as possible!”
After a pause, Mu Qianyue asked the question that had been on her mind, “Big Brother, the Heaven-Reaching Tower is an independent space with infinite power.
Why didn’t Father give it to you?”
At this, Mu Rufeng showed a hint of helplessness, “When the Heaven-Reaching Tower encountered you back then, it automatically entered your body.
Father said, you are the one truly destined for the Heaven-Reaching Tower.”
“Yue’er, if you don’t want to marry Prince Jing, Big Brother will help you annul the engagement.” Remembering the message from Qian Huang, Mu Rufeng’s face suddenly turned cold.
“No need.
Although Prince Jing has an eye ailment, his mind is pure.
If we annulled the engagement, Nalan Zheng might arrange another marriage for me.
Rather than that, it’s better to marry Nalan Jing first.
Don’t worry, Big Brother.
I won’t wrong myself.
Marrying Nalan Jing is just a strategic decision.
Now that our Duke Zhen’s mansion is at the center of attention, we must be careful in everything.” Mu Qianyue said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Mu Rufeng breathed a sigh of relief.
Yue’er is a born strong one, the man who can match her must undoubtedly be someone who stands proudly in the world!