53: The way of business is also a way!

Late at night, on the streets of Liumian Prefecture.

Huangfu Jing walked along, muttering to himself while carrying two bags of packaged pastries.

"I really don't know what Big Brother is thinking. She's just a waste who can't Cultivate, yet she's worth so much of his attention that he even specifically asked me to deliver pastries from Qingyang City."

"What use is being pretty? If she can't Cultivate, she's only fit to be a concubine. She's nowhere near as good as Qianqian, who is beautiful and highly talented."

"It's just a pity..."

At the thought of Lu Qianqian's personality, Huangfu Jing felt a headache coming on.

They were clearly biological sisters, yet one was as gentle as water while the other was as fierce as fire!

"Whatever, I don't get it!"

After grumbling, Huangfu Jing stepped into the Pill Workshop.

At this moment.

Inside a room within the Pill Workshop.

Lu Qianqian was watching the scene outside.

Seeing that Feng Ming was good-looking and seemed to know his place without acting out of line.

Furthermore, since her sister was currently expressing her feelings to him.

Lu Qianqian naturally didn't take her emotions out on Feng Ming, so he actually seemed somewhat tolerable to her.

As long as her elder sister liked him, she would approve.

"I'll keep watching for now."

Meanwhile, outside the room.

Seeing Lu An'an with her head lowered in embarrassment, Feng Ming couldn't help but smile.

"There's no need to be shy; attraction between men and women is only natural. Why don't we sit down, have some tea, and chat?"

Lu An'an nodded, her nervousness easing considerably.

Feng Ming personally brewed a pot of tea and poured a cup for Lu An'an.

Feng Ming said, "Actually, I should have come to see you yesterday, but something happened that delayed me."

He slowly recounted the events of the previous night.

Lu An'an was shocked after hearing the story.

"Ever since we started cooperating with the Feng Family, my merchant caravan was disbanded. I had no idea such a thing would happen."

"Are you and Sister Shuwan hurt?"

Feng Ming shook his head. "We're fine. Shuwan even slew that Yao Beast."

Lu An'an was dumbfounded.

"What? Slew it?"

"You're saying Sister Shuwan killed a Half-step Golden Core Yao Beast? Isn't Sister Shuwan only at the Foundation Establishment Stage?"

Inside the room, Lu Qianqian was also surprised.

A Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator killing a Half-step Golden Core Yao Beast?

Was this a joke?

Even she, being in the Golden Core Realm, wouldn't find it easy to kill a Yao Beast of that level.

Feng Ming smiled. "Actually, she successfully underwent her tribulation the night before last and entered the Golden Core Realm."

Lu An'an nodded. "So the person undergoing the tribulation that night was Sister Shuwan. She's incredible."

Lu An'an's eyes were full of envy.

"What do you plan to do about the Huangfu Family?"

Feng Ming replied calmly, "After this incident, the Huangfu Family should stay quiet for a while."

"However, I'm more focused on another matter. Last night, I encountered a Golden Core Realm Expert who should be among the group recruiting Disciples."

"Once we find that person, the Huangfu Family's reputation in Liumian Prefecture will be ruined. Then, you'll be able to conduct your business without fear."

Having said that, Feng Ming took out the deed of sale from his robes and handed it over.

"Now that our relationship has progressed, take back this deed of sale. If you don't want it, I'll change it into a betrothal contract and bring it back."

Lu An'an was stunned.

Then she realized what he meant. With a blushing face and her head lowered, she said, "As the Young Master said, with our current relationship, it makes no difference."

Feng Ming chuckled. "Just keep it!"

"Rest assured, whether it's Shuwan or you, I will treat you both equally. I won't let either of you regret being with me."

"As for the business, go ahead and do what you need to do with confidence. I will clear all obstacles for you!"

Lu An'an looked up at Feng Ming, her eyes filled with emotion.

"Young Master Feng, don't worry. I will manage the shop well and strive to return to Qingyang City as soon as possible."

"When you go to the Sect, just focus on your cultivation."

Feng Ming nodded with a smile and then stood up.

"It's getting late. I'm very happy to have learned your feelings during this visit."

"I'll be going now. I'll see you later."

Lu An'an nodded with a smile.

"I'm also very happy today. Take care, Young Master!"

Feng Ming nodded. Just as he was about to leave, his gaze fell upon the sword embryo on the table again, and he picked it up.

"This little sword looks quite exquisite. Is it yours?"

Lu An'an nodded quickly, her heart leaping into her throat.

Inside the room, Lu Qianqian was still lost in thought.

Her mind was occupied by Feng Ming's mention of a Golden Core Realm Expert hiding within the recruitment team.

But in the entire recruitment team, the only Golden Core Realm Experts were her and Huangfu Jing.

Could the one behind the scenes be Huangfu Jing?

Her sister had mentioned before that the Huangfu Family's influence reached Liumian Prefecture, but she hadn't expected them to go as far as releasing a Yao Beast to block the official road.

It was simply too despicable!

She cursed inwardly.

Coming back to her senses, Lu Qianqian saw Feng Ming holding her sword embryo.

She immediately grew anxious.

"You stinking man, put that down! That's mine."

Lu An'an's expression was also tense as she asked, "Young Master, is something wrong?"

This item might be useless to her or Feng Ming, but to Lu Qianqian, it was definitely more important than her life.

She had nurtured it close to her body for sixteen years to reach its current rank, just waiting to forge it into a sword.

When the time came, the union of sword and wielder would unleash power comparable to a heaven grade weapon.

It could be said that this sword embryo was not just Lu Qianqian's lifeblood.

But also the most important treasure of the entire Lu Family.

Feng Ming looked at the small sword and said,

"Nothing is wrong. I just thought of you."

Lu An'an was taken aback.

"Me?"

Lu An'an was puzzled.

"I know you carry this small sword with you for the sake of cultivation. I know the bitterness in your heart, so I will find a way to help you."

Hearing this, a wave of warmth immediately surged in Lu An'an's heart.

Feng Ming's words truly touched the softest part of her heart.

Her father was a City Lord, and her sister was exceptionally talented, yet she was a waste who couldn't Cultivate.

She was unwilling, yet she couldn't go against heaven's will.

After countless fruitless struggles, she had slowly come to terms with it.

She had never mentioned these things to Feng Ming, yet he had noticed. Indeed, if someone truly cared about you, it could be seen in the details.

"Thank you, Young Master, but I've already grown used to it and have long since moved on!"

Lu An'an said.

Feng Ming nodded.

"You have a steady and optimistic temperament, so I'm not worried. However, don't give up. Just as I said, The Way of Commerce is also a Dao. Isn't your pursuit of business a form of cultivation in its own right? As long as you persevere, your achievements might not be any less than anyone else's."

Saying this, Feng Ming prepared to hand back the small sword.

Suddenly, his movements paused, and he held the small sword up to his nose, taking a sniff.

"There's actually a peculiar fragrance on this sword!"