185: They came for the elixirs!

Just when the two were utterly baffled, the person keeping watch outside brought back new information.

"Family Head, Second Master, we have just received news that Feng Ming has left the main gate of the Feng family with his wife, Jiang Shuwan."

"What?"

Huangfu He stood up abruptly.

If one were to say he had been holding onto a sliver of hope before, thinking that even if Feng Ming hadn't died, he might have been injured or something similar.

The reason the Feng family was pretending that nothing had happened was merely to bluff and deceive them.

This was to protect the Feng family.

But now, he truly believed it.

Feng Ming had actually not died, and at this moment, he was even taking his wife out.

Then the question arose again: if Feng Ming hadn't died and nothing had happened to the Feng family, where had Rotten Wood gone?

Could it be that he was truly delayed by something?

But this didn't feel right; if he had been delayed, there should at least have been some news sent back.

Thinking of this, Huangfu He hurriedly asked, "Where are Feng Ming and the others going?"

"It is not clear yet, but judging by the direction, they should be heading toward Qingyun Tower!"

"Qingyun Tower?"

Huangfu He and Huangfu Qing were immediately confused, not understanding what Feng Ming wanted to do. Could it be that he was going to celebrate?

"Fine, I know. You continue to keep a close eye on him for me; I want to see what he is actually trying to do."

"If there are any developments, report to me immediately!"

"Yes!"

The subordinate acknowledged and then left.

Noon.

Feng Ming appeared downstairs at Qingyun Tower with Jiang Shuwan.

On the way there, Feng Ming had already heard Jiang Shuwan explain the origin of this restaurant.

This Qingyun Tower was also known by everyone in Qingyang City as the Ascending Tower. The meanings of both were similar. It was just that Qingyun Tower was a bit more direct.

It was roughly that after the Disciples of the Lingxiao Sect determined their rankings in the Sect Competition, mainly the top ten, once confirmed, everyone would choose this restaurant to hold a banquet to celebrate.

After all, the top ten of the Sect basically confirmed the quota for participating in the Liangzhou Trial.

Coming here to celebrate was also to seek a good omen—to rise straight to the clouds and ascend rapidly.

Upon hearing this, Feng Ming nodded, and the two went to the second floor guided by a Waiter.

Subsequently, in the main hall at a spot near the window, they saw Hua Dieer.

Of course, besides Hua Dieer, there was someone by her side that both Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan found unexpected. That was City Lord Lu Zhenfeng.

The two walked over and hurriedly greeted them. "Greetings, City Lord, Miss Dieer."

Lu Zhenfeng stood up and smiled, "Alright, we are all old acquaintances, no need for formalities, sit down and talk."

Feng Ming nodded and took a seat with Jiang Shuwan. Glancing at the environment of the hall, Feng Ming smiled and said, "To be able to make the two most distinguished people settle for the main hall instead of a private room, it seems the person we are waiting for is about to arrive."

Hua Dieer smiled and said, "Isn't it soon? They have already entered the city."

"However, Young Master Feng's words just now were slightly incorrect. It is not just us waiting for that person; there are others waiting as well. Relatively speaking, they are much more distinguished than us."

Feng Ming followed her gaze.

He saw a table of guests not far from them, and there were only two people at this table. When Feng Ming's gaze reached them, that person's eyes happened to meet Feng Ming's.

Their eyes met, and both nodded and smiled.

And Feng Ming instantly recognized who these two people were!

Yue Qingchen, the person in charge of the Pill Workshop of the Bright Moon Dynasty in Qingyang City, and his strategist, Li Li.

Feng Ming was no stranger to these two. He had heard of them before, and later, the other party had written to warn him. Although Feng Ming had not replied or met them, he was grateful.

Now, meeting for the first time, it was in such an occasion. Both sides had come for a purpose, and neither spoke to the other. But everyone understood each other's goal.

Huangfu Mo was brought over by the Huangfu Family with great effort, merely to find trouble for him regarding the price of the Medicinal Pill. Once the other party arrived, they would inevitably start making trouble, and now Lu Zhenfeng and Yue Qingchen were both here.

Although today's setup was organized by Hua Dieer, I fear that the intentions of these two were inevitably behind it. Lu Zhenfeng would definitely stand on his side, while Yue Qingchen was purely a businessman; his previous goodwill was also to leave a way out for himself. But how they would ultimately align themselves would depend on his own performance.

Just as Feng Ming finished thinking, a stream of light was already rushing over quickly in the air outside the window. At the same time, a voice also quickly traveled from afar.

"Long time no see, City Lord Lu. Are you hosting this banquet specifically for me?"

As the voice rang out, a figure also quickly landed outside the window on the second floor of the restaurant. Immediately after, a middle-aged man, roughly in his forties, stepped in directly from outside the window.

Feng Ming's eyes flashed—a Mahayana Stage expert. Although he was only at the third level, which could not compare to the Rotten Wood from last night, and naturally could not compare to the Lu Zhenfeng before him, the other party's Aura and confidence were stronger than Lu Zhenfeng's.

The couple, Feng Ming and his wife, curiously examined the Huangfu Mo who had walked in.

Hua Dieer explained in a low voice from the side, "Don't look at the fact that these two have different strengths, but their status is about the same. It's just that one is in the imperial city, and the other is in a remote area. Relatively speaking, their futures are also different; the former is naturally more confident."

"Sometimes, this confidence does not come from strength; background is also very important!"

Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan exchanged glances; clearly, they had not expected Hua Dieer to know these things.

At this moment, Lu Zhenfeng also laughed and said, "Brother Huangfu, you are joking. I didn't know you would come today; how could I be hosting a banquet for you?"

"It is purely a coincidence. I am here today for a friend; after all, the top ten of the Sect have already been determined, haven't they?"

"However, Brother Huangfu, you are busy with official business. How do you have time to come to my Qingyang City today? Did something happen?"

"The Ascending Banquet? That's true, the Liangzhou Trial is about to start again; I was so busy I even forgot!"

Huangfu Mo looked at Feng Ming and said with implied meaning, "It seems this young brother has extraordinary means to be able to have the City Lord personally accompany him."

Feng Ming smiled, "Average, just Sect number one."

Huangfu Mo wanted to speak again, but Yue Qingchen had already stood up, "Lord Huangfu, long time no see, please take a seat!"

Huangfu Mo had no choice but to withdraw his gaze and look at Yue Qingchen.

"Lord Yue, there is no need for a seat. A few months ago, you wrote a letter saying that the prices of Medicinal Pills in Qingyang City were chaotic, especially regarding the Huangfu Family and the Feng family. Since I have arrived today, let's take this opportunity to resolve this matter."

"Although the Huangfu Family has some connection to me, I will not practice favoritism. However, is there anyone from the Feng family present?"

This remark was clearly meant for Feng Ming to hear. He naturally knew that Feng Ming was from the Feng family; the reason he said this was merely to tell those present that he, Huangfu Mo, was here specifically for the Feng family's Medicinal Pill.

Yue Qingchen glanced at Feng Ming and said with a smile, "Lord Huangfu, there is no need to be so anxious. You have traveled a long way and must be tired; it won't be too late to talk after you have had a meal."