Lu Yao left in such a hurry because he really had something important to deal with. When he was talking to the old man, he received a text message from Jin Yulong, who was at the north gate of Xijing University, which was also the main gate of the university. He had something to say to Lu Yao. Although he did not say what the matter was, under normal circumstances, Jin Yulong would not contact Lu Yao. Presumably, Lu Yao thought that it must be something important. He did not dare to keep Jin Yulong waiting and quickly went to see him.
After Lu Yao walked out of the north gate, he immediately found Jin Yulong in the crowd. Jin Yulong wasn't quite different from the others in appearance, but his aura was unique, so Lu Yao immediately recognized him. Only cultivators had an aura like that.
"Little Lu, nice to see you." Jin Yulong also sensed Lu Yao's aura. He turned around and greeted Lu Yao.
"Mr. Jin, I came here as soon as possible after
Ordinary people couldn't understand the annotation to Qiankun Jaded Illustration at all. Only people who knew the inside story could understand it. Jin Yulong happened to know some secrets. He said to Lu Yao, "The painting did not belong to the Han Family. It was said that a reclusive master had left it in the Han Family for safekeeping. However, that master didn't appear again. As a result, the painting became a treasure of the Han Family. Generations of the Han Family had tried to unravel the mysteries of it, but they failed. Later on, they believe that the time hasn't come for them to comprehend the painting. They think the one who is fated to interpret the painting hasn't shown up.""But this is not the decisive factor for the Han Family to agree to the Japanese's request." Lu Yao did not quite understand. Although the Han Family couldn't comprehend the painting, they should not agree to the Japanese martial artists' request just like that."Well
Jin Yulong had been waiting for Lu Yao's response. Although he had not met Lu Yao many times, he knew Lu Yao was patriotic, passionate, and righteous. He did not beat around the bush and immediately said, "I had planned to send you and Wu Dajing to participate in this martial arts competition on behalf of Tianxin Martial Arts School. However, because of this sudden change, I plan to make some adjustments. I want someone to replace Wu Dajing."It was not fair for Wu Dajing to be replaced on such a short notice. Lu Yao knew that Wu Dajing had put in a lot of effort for this competition, so it must be difficult for Wu Dajing to accept this. However, Lu Yao knew that Jin Yulong must have his own reasons for making such an arrangement. So he only asked gently, "Who will replace him?""Qiao Long. I'm going to send Qiao Long to participate in this competition with you. Moreover, the two of you must win this time." Jin Yulong said resolutely."Q
Lu Yao kept his resolute determination to himself. Now he knew there was hope for Li Jiang to have a real body, which was an extremely important matter for both Li Jiang and him. However, the two of them did not talk too much about this issue, because they knew they had to focus on the mysterious bronze ring and how to improve Lu Yao's strength first. To increase his strength was not something that could be achieved overnight, but they could make some progress with the bronze ring. Ever since Lu Yao bought the ring at the auction, he had not had the time to study it properly. At this time, when Li Jiang mentioned the ring again, Lu Yao asked him more about the storage ring.A storage ring was also known as "space ring". Based on the storage space and the formations engraved within them, the rings could be divided into three levels: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. The ring that Lu Yao had bought from the auction on the antique street was an elementary one,
Lu Yao sat cross-legged on the wooden floor of the bedroom in the rented house. He remembered Li Jiang had once told him that not only could the Heart-Purifying Mantra help him become totally concentrated, but it could also help him recover his energy quickly. Lu Yao had never been so exhausted before. He sat down cross-legged and started to rejuvenate himself by practicing the Heart-Purifying Mantra.After about half an hour, Lu Yao felt that he had recovered the mental strength he had spent carving the formation. He stopped practicing the Heart-Purifying Mantra and picked up the last piece of jade on the table. He began to carve. However, before he began, he carefully summarized the experience he got from the previous nine failures.His movements had to be exact. Even if he carved a little bit harder or lighter, all his previous efforts would be wasted. Moreover, he should make each cut at the right time. If he carved too early or too late, the cut
However, if Qiao Long only had the ability to read people's minds, it was absolutely impossible for him to be chosen by Jin Yulong to replace Wu Dajing in this competition. Qiao Long was chosen because he showed extraordinary diligence in the later training in the Dragon Group. Thanks to Jin Yulong's training and his own strenuous efforts, he became the Dragon Group's number one expert in close combat.Qiao Long did not rely on brute force or mere moves. Instead, he combined his strength with his special ability to read minds. If the opponent remained motionless, he would not move either. If the opponent moved, he would immediately know what the opponent wanted to do. He could see through anyone in front of him. While looking at his opponent, Qiao Long knew what the opponent's next move would be.Because of this, Qiao Long was able to stay in the Dragon Group for such a long time. For the past ten years, he spent the first two years training. Then in
Not long after the three of them walked through the main entrance of the Qiankun Martial Arts School, some people came up to greet them. The one who walked in the front was an old man with white hair and ruddy complexion. Only when Lu Yao saw the wrinkles on the man's forehead and the corners of his eyes did he feel that this was actually an old man. Judging from other aspects, one would not think that this was an old man, because this man walked in a swift and vigorous manner. In a couple of seconds, he had already arrived in front of the three of them. Behind him were two young men who were about the same age as Qiao Long."Mr. Jin, welcome! Allow me to apologize to you on behalf of our leader for not meeting you at the gate. I hope you can forgive us!" The old man smiled and said politely as he held Jin Yulong's hand."Uncle Han, you are being too polite. I am only your junior and not worthy of your humble words." Jin Yulong smiled humbly and said
With Elder Han's order, all the students in the arena retreated to the side, leaving an open space in the middle of the field. However, no one was willing to miss such a rare opportunity to witness the contest, so all of them surrounded the open space.The martial arts contest began. The first two to fight were two young men who stood the most far away from Han Chuyun and Zhang Huilong when they were on the high platform. One of them had the word Qiankun embroidered on his collar. The tip of his nose was slightly red and his face was full of pimples. The other one seemed more handsome than the one from the Qiankun Martial Arts School, but his body was slightly thinner."Nan Hu, from Qiankun Martial Arts School. It's an honor to fight you." The young man with a red nose and pimples all over his face said."Gu Wen, from Quick Blade Sect. It's an honor to fight you." The other youth replied.After the two of them introduced the
The previous match was about weapon skills. While using weapons, martial artists should keep a distance from each other, trying to make the best use of their weapons and martial arts moves to defeat the opponent. And if they used longer weapons, their odds of winning would be higher. However, when they fought with fists and feet, things would be different. This kind of competition focused on close-combat techniques. The two competitors would inflict pain on each other with their fists.Xiang Shaolong, who was from the Qiankun Sect, used the most basic fist technique: Five-step Fist. It was a combination of the basic fist techniques in martial arts. It was also a basic and mandatory course for martial arts beginners. It included the most basic five types of footwork and three types of hand gestures. The user of this technique would continuously attack his opponent by locking the throat, punching, pressing, striking, and slapping while he moved forward or retreated
On the way back to Blue Sky Apartment, Lu Yao's phone rang. The call was from Lin Jiayi, and Lu Yao quickly pressed the answer button."Lu Yao, have you heard that Chu Minghui is dead?" There was a trace of worry in Lin Jiayi's voice."Yes. I just heard from our class teacher that he seemed to have died in a gang fight." Lu Yao knew what had happened, but he could not tell Lin Jiayi the truth. He could not say that Chu Minghui's death had something to do with him."Our teacher said the same thing." Lin Jiayi said indifferently, "Lu Yao, let me ask you a question. You must answer me honestly, okay?""Well, go ahead!" Lu Yao already vaguely knew what Lin Jiayi wanted to know, but he had to pretend that he did not know.Lin Jiayi hesitated for a while and asked, "Does Chu Minghui's death have anything to do with you?"As Lu Yao expected, this was what Lin Jiayi wanted to know. Others might not know abo
The series of questions grew in Lu Yao's mind like spring weeds. He didn't know the answers to these questions now, so he was even more eager to figure them out.Lu Yao gently patted his head with his hands and found that it was very painful. "So, all this really happened. I'm not dreaming. I'm still alive." He soon realized another thing. His arms, which had been broken by the mysterious youth, had recovered as before, and his wounds had also completely disappeared."What happened? The owner of the voice not only killed the mysterious youth but also healed my wounds. Was he there to help me?""You're awake?" Just as Lu Yao was trying hard to recall the last moment before he fainted, the voice of Li Jiang, who had suddenly disappeared, rang out again in Lu Yao's mind."Master?" Lu Yao called out in surprise, "Master, do you know what happened?"Li Jiang said, "I don't know either. When you were fighting with tha
The youth looked at Lu Yao with a playful look, and there was an obvious trace of ridicule at the corners of his mouth. Lu Yao did not see from where he had taken out a pair of golden gloves. He slowly put them on his hands and then continued to stare at Lu Yao.Lu Yao used all of his mental energy to restore his strength, not daring to slack off in the slightest. He knew that this would be an extremely difficult battle. This mysterious youth might be the strongest opponent he had encountered so far.The youth stood there looking at Lu Yao and said impatiently, "How long will it take for you to restore? I'm so bored waiting!"Lu Yao didn't know how to describe this youth, who looked arrogant and bored. He didn't answer the youth but continued to restore his strength. After completely restoring his strength, he took out three black pills from the bronze ring's space and swallowed them in one gulp."Damn, you even take drugs b
The seven men in black held black machetes made of unknown materials in their hands. They stood in seven positions where they could easily cover for each other and control the overall situation. They looked at Lu Yao with a threatening murderous look."I'm surprised that Chu Minghui could actually get help from you guys." Although Lu Yao did not know these seven people, he could tell that they were definitely not ordinary people. With Chu Minghui's ability, how could he have access to such powerful people? Lu Yao was very surprised.Although money could make the mare go, these seven people were obviously not nobodies that could be hired with only tens of thousands of yuan.The man in black standing opposite Lu Yao said coldly, "We do what we are paid to do. Cut the crap. It is lucky for you to be killed by we Seven Phantom Killers. You should be satisfied!""Alright then, let me see how capable you seven sneaky villains who
Facing hundreds of ferocious gangsters with choppers in their hands, Lu Yao didn't look nervous at all, which made the cautious Chu Minghui feel a little uneasy. However, when he thought of that person, he eased up a bit. "Lu Yao, I will avenge myself tonight. After tonight, you will no longer exist, but I will continue to live."Lu Yao said impatiently, "You guys tried so hard to lead me here. I am here now. Come on!""Kill him!" Wei Wenqiang shouted and rushed towards Lu Yao.Wei Wenqiang's action got his subordinates pumped up. They rushed towards Lu Yao with choppers in their hands. Wei Wenqiang knew how powerful Lu Yao was, so he just pretended to rush over to Lu Yao. Seeing his subordinates rushing towards Lu Yao fiercely, he slowed down and slowly moved from the front to the back of the people.Lu Yao saw Wei Wenqiang's every action clearly. However, he really couldn't spare any time to deal with Wei Wenqiang now. Alt
In the end, Lu Yao voiced out his thought. In fact, this thought was not something he had just come up with. He had always had this plan in his heart, but he had never found a suitable opportunity. Now that he had reached the critical moment, this plan started to work.Miao Jingtian and Miao Village's clansmen had lived by picking and planting herbs for generations. This was what they were best at. Lu Yao had originally only wanted Miao Jingtian to help him find some precious herbs that he needed to refine pills. But now, it seemed that heavenly treasures were things that someone could not ask for. It entirely depended on luck. Even Miao Jingtian might not be able to find them in a short time.However, if he invited Miao Jingtian to Xijing now and transplanted the raw materials he found in Panlong Mountain to Shuangta City through special means to plant them on a large scale, there might be a promising future. Moreover, those herbs grew vastly in Pan
Fang Jinghua and Lu Yao walked towards the reception hall together. Just as they reached the door, they heard Niu Yunshan arrogantly say, "What are you looking at? Are you not convinced? I dare to bet that your President Fang is just putting on a show today. In the end, he will definitely agree to my request. I have already seen through your little schemes.""What do you bet?" a familiar voice said.Lu Yao knew without guessing that Niu Yunshan must have been arrogant after he and Fang Jinghua left. Han Dong was so angry that he said something to Niu Yunshan. The person who spoke just now was Han Dong."What do I bet?" Niu Yunshan smiled coldly and said, "If Fang Jinghua agrees to my request today, you bitches will bark three times in front of me. What do you think? Hahaha!""Hahaha!"There was a burst of laughter in the room. Fang Jinghua was about to push the door open and enter, but he was pulled back by Lu Y
When the four arrived at Fang Jinghua's office, Lu Yao finally knew Fang Jinghua had lived a hard life over these past few days. He was the richest man in Shuangta City, but his office was only about thirty square meters. There were no suites, and there was a set of wrinkled bedding on a leather sofa that was sort of decent. Fang Jinghua's daily toiletries were placed on the windowsill.It was obvious that Fang Jinghua was in charge of the company's affairs in Xijing City. He was usually very busy. Sometimes, when he was extremely busy, he would just take a short sleep in the office. When he woke up, he would continue working.Lu Yao saw this and felt sad in his heart. In his opinion, people like Fang Jinghua would come and go with a group of followers and would be particular about the brands of their daily necessities. Everything in front of him did not look like the office of the dignified president of Fang's Pharmaceutical Group, but like the offi
The new office building of Fang's Pharmaceutical Group was currently under construction. Fang Jinghua thus rented an office building in the northern industrial park area of Xijing City. Currently, there were only forty to fifty employees in the office. Some of them were selected by Fang Jinghua from Shuangta City, while the others were graduates hired in Xijing City.Fang's Pharmaceutical Group had earned a great reputation recently, so the middle-aged driver drove to Fang's Pharmaceutical Group's office building quickly even without the help of the navigation system. Because of Lu Yao's invitation, the middle-aged driver followed the two into the office building.There were several companies in the office building. The reception area on the first floor was also divided into several parts. Lu Yao saw Fang's Pharmaceutical Group's reception desk at a glance. However, compared with the reception desks of other companies, it seemed a little cold. Severa