183: Double the reward! Thunder God Crystal for Sword Forging

The System feedback did not make Feng Ming wait too long; it chimed the very next second.

【Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully pampering your wife by gifting the sword forging divine crystal stone to your wife, Lu Qianqian.】

【Ding! Congratulations to the Host for receiving the System feedback reward: sword forging thunder god crystal stone.】

【Sword forging thunder god crystal stone: A magical crystal stone containing the thunder attribute, which can be used to forge weapons, making it more suitable for Cultivators of the Way of Thunder or the tyrannical path!】

Seeing this description, Feng Ming felt a bit excited.

As expected, products from the System are guaranteed to be high quality.

This thunder god crystal stone was larger than the previous one, appearing sufficient to forge two swords.

Feng Ming took it out and handed it to Lu Qianqian.

Lu Qianqian was stunned. What was this for? Was he giving it back to her?

Feng Ming said, "Don't overthink it; this piece isn't for you to use!"

As he spoke, Feng Ming pointed to Feng Mian at his side, "The crystal stone is all for you. Ask him what style he wants, and keep the excess for me—I might be able to use it later."

"I don't have any requirements for the style. Whatever Big Brother wants, just tell Qianqian, and she will handle it for you. I only have one requirement for you: work hard and strive not to embarrass me during the Liangzhou Trial."

Feng Mian was filled with emotion, "To have a younger brother like you, I am truly fortunate for three lifetimes."

Feng Ming rolled his eyes at him, "Go, go, go. Don't get all emotional. If it were Qianqian or my wife acting like this, I'd be very happy, but as for you... I'll have to respectfully decline."

"How long will it take to forge this weapon?" Feng Ming asked.

Lu Qianqian spoke up, "My father knows a very capable sword forging master. With the Materials you provided, we can forge at least a heaven grade weapon!"

"The time won't be too short; it will take about two or three months, but I reckon it should be ready before the Trial begins."

Feng Ming nodded, "Alright, I'll leave this matter to you. I'm heading home now."

"You two should Cultivate properly and don't go out."

Feng Mian was a bit worried, "What about the Huangfu Family..."

"Don't worry, I will handle it."

The reason Feng Ming was returning home was not just because he had obtained the earth grade Physique modification Secret Manual and needed to go back to help his family, as well as improve the strength of Feng Da and Chun Tao.

It was also because the Huangfu Family had already started moving, and he had to go back to resolve it.

Jiang Shuwan stepped forward and took Feng Ming's arm, "I will go back with you!"

Lu Qianqian promised to help him keep an eye on Feng Mian.

Feng Mian's mouth twitched; it seemed he was the one holding everyone back.

Huangfu Family.

Huangfu He knitted his brows, holding a chess piece in his hand. He hesitated for a long time, ultimately unable to decide where to place it.

He then sighed and tossed the piece into the box.

"Send out the secret scouts. Watch Lu Zhenfeng's side tonight; report every single move."

Huangfu Qing's expression changed, "Big Brother, are you planning to do it tonight... Shouldn't we wait a bit longer? Huangfu Mo..."

Huangfu He shook his head, "Once he arrives, this matter will be even harder to handle. We won't wait."

"Feng Ming must die before he arrives. Only then can we remain; otherwise, there will be no hope."

Huangfu Qing, however, felt very insecure, "What if Rotten Wood fails?"

Huangfu He's expression darkened, "How is that possible? Rotten Wood is a Mahayana Stage fifth-layer expert; he is not weak compared to Lu Zhenfeng. How could he fail against a mere Feng Ming?"

"His Nascent Soul Destruction Formation is only effective against us; it has no effect whatsoever on Rotten Wood."

"Moreover, Rotten Wood is launching a sneak attack. Even if Lu Zhenfeng gets the news and rushes over, he will only be able to collect Feng Ming's corpse."

Huangfu Qing wanted to say more but held back; he was still worried.

They had suffered too many losses regarding the matter of targeting Feng Ming, to the point where he had no confidence at all.

Huangfu He sighed, "I know your concerns!"

"But you must understand, we no longer have the initiative. Now, all we can do is give it one last desperate fight."

Huangfu Qing sighed, "Perhaps if we had chosen to cooperate with Feng Ming from the beginning and become his distributor, we might not have ended up in this situation."

Huangfu He's expression was cold, "That is impossible. We absolutely cannot bow our heads to Feng Ming; that would be a complete humiliation."

Huangfu Qing spoke slowly, "Big Brother, we are enemies with the Feng Family in the marketplace, but in reality, we are not mortal enemies."

"Why can't we take a step back and prioritize the survival of the Huangfu Family? What about Ruier and Jinger? Do you not care about them?"

Huangfu He waved his hand and sighed, "It's not that I don't care, but there is simply no way out now. If we submit to the Feng Family, will Lu Zhenfeng let us off?"

"Don't forget the matter with those Guest Elders before, and other things that cannot see the light of day... there are too many."

"Once Lu Zhenfeng finds out, do you not know what our fate will be?"

Huangfu Qing stumbled back two steps, speechless.

Huangfu He sighed, "Rather than accepting our fate, it is better to fight with everything we have. I know Rotten Wood's strength; he will not disappoint me."

"Perhaps tomorrow, we will be able to get the news we want..."

On the other side, at the Feng Family.

Inside the room, Jiang Shuwan and Feng Ming were sitting cross-legged on the bed, preparing to rest.

A voice sounded from outside the door, Feng Da's voice, "Young Master, the items have been retrieved."

"Mm, send them over now," Feng Ming said calmly.

Jiang Shuwan was somewhat puzzled, "Why did you ask Feng Da to go to the Hua Clan Merchant House so late?"

Feng Ming smiled, "It's for Father. The Physique modification pill I gave him before was for an earth grade Physique. Now that I have some free time, it's time to upgrade it, so I asked Feng Da to pick up the Materials and send them over."

"Chun Tao can also be upgraded." Feng Da's Physique was better than Chun Tao's, so it didn't need modification for now. Chun Tao could use an improvement.

"What about Uncle and Grandfather?" Seeing that Feng Ming hadn't prepared anything for them, Jiang Shuwan asked casually.

Feng Ming said, "If I have time this trip, I can do it, but I want to select again and pick the most suitable ones."

Jiang Shuwan nodded. At this moment, Feng Ming's gaze turned cold as he looked outside the window and said, "They're here!"

Jiang Shuwan looked worried, "Husband, I will go with you."

Feng Ming waved his hand, "No need, I'll be fine on my own. Stay in the room and don't go out; wait for me to return so we can Dual Cultivate."

Jiang Shuwan blushed. What time was it, yet he was still thinking about such things.

However, she felt more at ease. Her husband never did things without preparation; if he could say that, he must be very confident.

At the Feng Family, in a courtyard!

When Feng Ming appeared, he saw a figure dressed in black robes standing in the courtyard's flower pond.

"Are you Rotten Wood?" Feng Ming asked while looking him up and down.

Honestly, very few people gave themselves such names. He looked at the person's attire and Physique.

Feng Ming's mouth twitched. What kind of Rotten Wood was this? Calling him Withered Bone would be more accurate. He really looked too much like the Fourth Aunt.

The other party did not hide it and smiled, saying, "It is indeed this old man. It seems you received the news in advance, yet you still dared to come. Your courage is commendable; I can give you a quick death."

"Will you do it yourself, or shall I do it for you?"