55: Tianwu King's reaction

Qin Wushang took out a Jade Slip and immersed his Divine Sense in it.

A moment later, a detailed and novel decoration blueprint was imprinted on it.

He handed the imprinted Jade Slip to the leading Revered Master craftsman, surnamed Zhang, and instructed him.

"Everything must be constructed according to this drawing. Do not skimp on materials; ensure it is sturdy and maintains its style."

"Especially the arrangement of the Formation nodes, there must be no slightest deviation."

"If you have any ideas, you can report them to your Young Miss, and then seek my approval."

"Young Master, rest assured, we understand."

Revered Master Zhang's Divine Sense swept over the Jade Slip, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he respectfully accepted the order.

He was also a Cultivator, and an Artifact Refiner at that, but not a powerful one. He had just entered the Divine Grade, felt that becoming a saint was hopeless, so he sought another path and worked for the imperial court.

He knew very well that he could voice different opinions, but only voice them; he could not arbitrarily change the Revered Master's plans.

Otherwise, he would lose his head!

"Brothers! Come and look at the blueprints, let's divide the work!"

Following Revered Master Zhang's call, the group quickly divided their tasks and got to work.

Before long, various spiritual woods and precious metals shimmering with spiritual light were taken out from Storage Magic Treasure. The originally dilapidated Old Tavern was rapidly dismantled amidst rumbling sounds, leaving only the main framework.

Immediately after, Formation Plates and Formation Flags engraved with intricate patterns were carefully embedded into the foundation and pillars.

Spirit Gathering Formations, Reinforcement Formations, Illusion Formations, Soundproofing Formations... layers of Formation light began to circulate, and a brand new space combining defense, spirit gathering, and privacy was rapidly taking shape.

Chu Yuer had been supervising from the side, ensuring everything proceeded according to Qin Wushang's ideas.

No mistakes were allowed!

To make the tavern worthy of Qin Wushang's status, she even bought the adjacent land to expand the tavern's area.

Busy until evening!

The tavern in Qin Wushang's mind began to take shape.

Seeing that it was getting late, Chu Yuer bid farewell to Qin Wushang.

She had to go back!

"Young Master, that's all for today. Yu'er wants to return to the Royal Estate for a trip. May I come again tomorrow?"

Qin Wushang nodded and casually tossed the useless ancient Jade Slip to her.

"Take it, this item is of no use to me anymore."

Chu Yuer subconsciously caught it, stunned for a moment, her heart a mix of emotions.

Finally, it was in her hands!

After half a day of hard work, her efforts were not in vain!

She quickly put away the Jade Slip and whispered, "Thank you, Young Master. Yu'er takes her leave!"

"For the next few days, the supervision of the work will be entrusted to you. Be quick."

Qin Wushang added.

"Yu'er understands."

Chu Yuer agreed, bowed again, then turned and disappeared into the deepening night.

After she left, Qin Wushang casually used his power to retrieve two unplaced sandalwood chairs from a distance.

He took out the sword immortal brew he had found in Li Wuyou's inner room and poured two large bowls.

The aroma of the wine was sharp, carrying the unique edge of a Sword Cultivator.

"Senior Sister, you've been busy all day. Would you like a bowl to quench your thirst?"

He handed a bowl of wine to Ye Hongfu, who had been quietly accompanying him, and smiled.

Ye Hongfu took it, sat beside him in the still somewhat messy courtyard, and directly downed a large bowl.

The moonlight was like water, shining on the two of them, creating a very peaceful scene.

After a few bowls of wine, there were few words between them, but a tacit understanding flowed naturally.

As the night deepened, Ye Hongfu summoned her Flying Sword.

"Junior Brother, it's time to go back."

"Indeed, we must go back, otherwise Revered Master might have an opinion, as we've been out for so long."

Qin Wushang nodded.

If he didn't return for two days and one night, his beautiful Revered Master would probably be very lonely, and as her disciple, he naturally had to go back and serve her.

The two stepped onto their Flying Sword, turning into a streak of light, and swept towards the Great Chu Academy... Imperial Capital, Murong Family.

Inside a courtyard filled with Sword Qi.

Murong Yan held a long sword, her figure like a butterfly flitting through flowers, each streak of Sword Qi sharp and unparalleled.

Duan Kun walked in quickly with his head down, and only after Murong Yan finished her set of sword techniques and collected her stance did he dare to step forward and whisper.

"Young Miss, that Qin Wushang truly did as you predicted, he came and occupied Li Wuyou's Old Tavern."

"Not only that, he also killed most of the people we sent to negotiate, leaving only one alive to report back."

"He's very arrogant! And from that dog slave's mouth, we learned that his strength is even more terrifying!"

Murong Yan's hand gripping the sword tightened slightly, her aura around her suddenly turned cold, and Killing Intent overflowed.

"He really did invade Wuyou's territory! That damned thing! He truly got off easy!"

Her voice was like ice, filled with bone-deep hatred.

The person she favored was killed!

She found it hard to swallow this grievance!

Duan Kun braced himself and continued, "According to the dog slave's report, he is currently undertaking major construction, having almost completely demolished the Old Tavern. It seems he plans to reopen."

Murong Yan's eyes grew colder upon hearing this, and she pondered for a moment.

"Pass on my words: have all the restaurants and business guilds under our Murong Family unite. When he opens, suppress his business at all costs!"

"I want to make it impossible for him to move an inch in the Imperial City!"

"If I can't kill him, I'll disgust him!"

Duan Kun's face instantly turned pale upon hearing this, and he anxiously said, "Young Miss! Think twice! That Qin Wushang is, after all, a True Disciple of the Academy, and even the Empress's personal disciple. He is currently at the height of his power!"

"Offending him so openly might bring disaster upon the Family! The other candidates will probably also seize this opportunity to cause trouble!"

"Are you teaching this Young Miss how to do things?"

Murong Yan suddenly turned her head, her gaze piercing Duan Kun like a sword, her expression icy cold.

A mere dog slave dared to question her!

Duan Kun was intimidated by her gaze, cold sweat streaming down, and he ultimately dared not persuade her further, only bowing his head in fear.

"This slave wouldn't dare! This slave... will go and do it now."

He withdrew helplessly, his heart heavy.

"Heh heh! True Disciple of the Academy... It's not just you, Qin Wushang, who is a True Disciple of the Academy!"

Murong Yan said coldly... Tianwu Royal Estate.

Tonight, the Tianwu Royal Estate was adorned with lanterns and brightly lit.

This was because Heavenly Martial King, Chu Kuanglan, had concluded his frontier military duties early and returned triumphantly to the estate!

Currently, a grand banquet was being held in the Royal Estate, and the atmosphere was lively.

However, Chu Yuer had no interest in feasting. She found an opportunity to leave the banquet and secretly snuck into the study.

She carefully placed the ancient Jade Slip, which she had recovered, back in its original place.

"Phew! Finally done."

She let out a sigh of relief and was about to turn and leave.

But as she turned, her eyes met a pair of deep and incredibly majestic eyes.

Chu Kuanglan, at some unknown point, had stood at the study door, quietly watching her.

"Yu'er, what are you doing?"

Chu Kuanglan's voice was calm, his gaze sharpened, as if it could penetrate her delicate body.

"Thump!"

Chu Yuer instantly turned pale with fright, directly kneeling on the ground, her delicate body trembling.

"This King has said that without this King's command, nothing in the study may be touched."

"You are quite bold!"

"You actually dared to secretly take out the Saint Law!"

Heavenly Martial King's words were cold, as if a monarch was high above, scrutinizing Chu Yuer.

Upon his return, he had already checked the study and discovered that the ancient Jade Slip was missing.

Chu Yuer's face turned ashen upon hearing this, and she dared not conceal anything.

"Father King, actually this matter..."

She truthfully confessed the matter of her Junior Brother Chu Qingfeng and Chu Qingci gambling and losing the Jade Slip to Qin Wushang.

Chu Kuanglan's eyes flashed with brilliance as he listened.

Qin Wushang!

He knew that name.

He walked to the desk, picked up the Jade Slip, glanced at it twice, then threw it back to its original position.

"He is quite a character!"

"Yu'er! Have you lost your virginity? Was it Qin Wushang who did it?"

His gaze swept over Chu Yuer like a torch. As a Saint King, he could tell at a glance that his daughter had lost her primordial yin.

"Father King, Yu'er knows her mistake!"

"Yu'er only wanted to retrieve the Jade Slip..."

Chu Yuer confessed truthfully.

Indeed!

Before a Saint King expert, many things were hard to hide!

However, to Chu Yuer's surprise, Chu Kuanglan actually laughed upon hearing such words!

"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good!"

"As expected of a Prodigy famous throughout the world, the Empress's esteemed disciple! Yu'er, you took this loss well!"

"He certainly did a good job!"

Chu Yuer was completely bewildered by these words!

She looked at her father in disbelief.

"Yu'er!"

"You did very well!"

Chu Kuanglan stopped laughing, his eyes burning as he stared at his daughter, and continued, "Yu'er, remember this! Such a peerless Prodigy, if he can be connected to our Tianwu Royal Estate, it would be the Royal Estate's fortune!"

"Since you two have already made the cooked rice, you must seize this opportunity well!"

He lowered his voice, his words very direct.

Chu Yuer's face flushed crimson upon hearing this.

"Get as close to him as possible, please him! If there's an opportunity, it would be best if you could leave his Bloodline for our Royal Estate!"

"If this matter succeeds, you will be a meritorious minister of the Tianwu Royal Estate and even of our lineage!"

Chu Yuer knelt in place, processing the information a bit slowly.

Her Father King's reaction was too different from what she had expected!

"You must remember! For any Family to prosper and grow strong, it needs powerful and fresh Bloodline!"

"I was just worrying about how to win over Qin Wushang, and you, ah, you've helped me a great deal!"

"No matter if he likes you or not, as long as he is infatuated with your body, you must try your best to hold onto him, don't let him slip away from under your legs!"

"Your aunt has quite a knack for controlling men; if you have time, you can go and learn from her!"