Fu Mingxu strode to the lakeside, put down the bucket, casually wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, took out a jade bottle from his bosom and handed it to Han Zhengzhi: "Crush these pills and sprinkle them on the city lord's dragon body."
The Cold Dragon's body was too large; he would be exhausted to death if he tried to sprinkle the elixir powder himself. So he took the helper without any qualms.
"Okay." Han Zhengzhi had no doubts and didn't ask any more questions, doing exactly as he was asked.
Fu Mingxu squinted at his movements, not forgetting to shout, "Be more careful!"
Then, he took a deep breath, bent down, and poured all the liquid medicine from the two buckets into the lake.
The brown liquid emitted a slightly pungent smell, which spread rapidly upon entering the lake, quickly masking much of the sweet scent of dragon's blood.
After an incense stick had burned, Han Zhengzhi looked at the light brown water and asked uncertainly, "Is this all there is to it?"
Fu Mingxu shook his head: "It can only temporarily maintain his vitality. Go out now and prepare the remaining spiritual herbs on the list. Can I go to the city lord's mansion storeroom?"
He needs to go to the storeroom to see if there are any better spiritual plants besides the Frost Bud and the Spirit Crane Branch.
As long as he didn't leave the City Lord's Mansion, Han Zhengzhi felt there was no problem. He pondered for a moment and nodded: "Alright, you are one of the owners of the City Lord's Mansion. Here is the key to the storeroom. I'll have the priest take you there."
As the city lord of Yunhan City, Han Tao receives many "tributes" from family shops every year, including some precious spiritual plants. However, the dragons are thick-skinned and don't need these much, so they are just piled up in the warehouse.
Fortunately, the warehouse was equipped with arrays, so there was no fear that the spiritual plants would be damaged due to prolonged storage.
Fu Mingxu didn't have time to correct his form of address. He glanced at the dragon's body in the lake and nodded: "Okay."
So, after pouring the rest of the medicinal soup into the lake, he went out with Han Zhengzhi and naturally obtained the method to open the folded space.
The two waited for a quarter of an hour in front of the folded space before the priest in white robes finally arrived. His eyes lit up when he saw Fu Mingxu, and his face instantly lit up with a smile as he respectfully greeted her, "Madam City Lord."
Fu Mingxu felt somewhat uncomfortable with his enthusiasm, especially his way of addressing him, and subtly took a half-step back.
After giving his instructions, the priest of Hanzheng Dynasty left the city lord's mansion amidst the other party's beaming smile.
“Madam, come with me.” He stared at Fu Mingxu as if he were looking at a fine treasure. “Take whatever you like. Anyway, these belong to you and the city lord.”
The smile was like a blooming chrysanthemum, which, combined with the white hair and red eyes, made it seem somewhat indescribable.
Fu Mingxu's eyelids twitched, and he finally couldn't help but say, "Don't call me Madam."
Could you please stop smiling at me like that? It's creepy.
The priest stopped and stared at him with a very serious expression, then quickly gave a look of sudden realization: "I understand, you humans are very shy about this kind of thing."
“I was originally planning to have other dragons come and pay their respects to you.”
Fu Mingxu was shocked and quickly waved his hand, saying, "There's no need for that."
"Alright." The priest smiled kindly again. "Once you cultivate with the city lord, you won't be so shy anymore."
I wasn't shy to begin with.
No way, I would never cultivate with your city lord!
Fu Mingxu completely gave up on the issue of address. He realized that his thought process was completely different from that of these dragons, so he could only sigh in frustration and mutter, "Alright, just take me to the storeroom."
The priest nodded while secretly observing his dejected expression and began to ponder.
Why did the lady look so strange after hearing what I said? Her expression must have been one of disappointment.
What is the lady disappointed about?
The priest racked his brains, then his mind jolted.
Oh, right! I mentioned dual cultivation! My lady is only a mortal now, how can she withstand the city lord's dual cultivation!
No wonder the lady was disappointed.
Fu Mingxu felt that the priest's face was like a dye shop, and the speed at which his expression changed was astonishing.
"Madam," the priest solemnly assured him, seeing his bewildered expression, "don't worry, I will definitely find a way to help you."
Fu Mingxu: What exactly is he saying?
A note from the author:
Fu Mingxu: I don't understand what you're talking about.
Priest: Don't worry, you'll understand later. Don't be shy.
Chapter 17
The priest looked mysterious, and Fu Mingxu, knowing he wasn't close to him, didn't press him for details.
He followed through the front hall, his blue robe making him look handsome and elegant, and even though he lagged behind others, he did not appear vulgar in the slightest.
Fu Mingxu would be stopped when he passed through the front hall.
“Someone from the Fu family is looking for you.” Ao Yushu glanced at the priest beside him, his brows furrowing even deeper.
He didn't understand why a mortal could gain the priest's favor. Was it simply because this person was Han Tao's companion?
I've heard that brides used by humans to bring good fortune are considered inferior.
Even so, the priest's attitude towards him was quite kind and friendly.
Sure enough, once he became the leader, everything around him was good.
Fu Mingxu caught a glimpse of the blatant disdain in his eyes and said calmly, "And who are you?"
Caught off guard by his question, Ao Yushu instinctively replied, "Ao Yushu."
"Oh." Fu Mingxu had never heard of this person. Since Han Zhengzhi hadn't reminded him, he must be an insignificant figure.
He thought for a moment, nodded at him, and then walked around him.
As Ao Yushu watched the figure in green pass by, he realized he had been completely ignored. His brows furrowed, and a hint of anger rose within him: "Fu Mingxu, is it? Someone from the Fu family is looking for you. Didn't you hear them?"
Fu Mingxu stopped and glanced at him, then said frankly, "I understand."
Knowing is one thing, but does that mean he has to go out and meet the Fu family just because they're looking for him?
He doesn't have the time, nor is it necessary.
Without even thinking, it's obvious why. The commotion from the heavenly thunder was so great, and Han Tao revealed his dragon form. The fact that the Fu family has sent people now means either they want to find out the truth from him, or the immortal sects know about the Fu family's previous substitution for a marriage to bring good fortune, and for the sake of Fu Shanqing's future, they probably want him to go back and tell them something.
Of course, this account is naturally sided with the Fu family.
Just as Ao Yushu was about to ask him what he knew, Fu Mingxu and the priest disappeared from the front hall. This unconventional behavior stunned him, and by the time he reacted, they were nowhere to be seen.
But he couldn't chase after her, since it wouldn't look good for anyone to see him relentlessly pursuing Han Tao's newlywed wife.
Left with no other choice, Ao Yushu left the city lord's mansion. Upon seeing the Fu Shoude brothers, he was immediately furious: "He said he knows."
Fu Shoude and Fu Luwei: ?
If he hadn't happened to run into the two at the door upon his return, Ao Yushu wouldn't have had the inclination to talk to them. He considered himself to have done his duty by delivering the message, and regardless of whether they understood or not, he turned and left.
"Wait a minute." Seeing him about to leave after saying that, Fu Shoude quickly asked, "When will he come out to see us?"
Annoyed by his shouting, Ao Yushu regretted once again helping them relay the message. In her frustration, she turned around and her sharp eyes shone brightly: "How should I know?"
Those vertical pupils, pale gold with a hint of green, seemed to harbor a fierce and evil aura. The two people who were asking the question felt a chill in their hearts and froze on the spot.
A gust of wind blew by, and only then did the two belatedly realize that their backs were already covered in a cold sweat. Meanwhile, Ao Yushu had already entered the city lord's mansion.
Fu Luwei, having recovered his senses, frowned deeply: "Brother, it seems the Dragon Clan harbors deep resentment towards us, and Fu Mingxu is unwilling to come out and meet us. What should we do?"
Fu Shoude seemed to have aged considerably overnight, his face filled with worry: "If Dao Heng Zhenren harbors any prejudice against my son because of this matter, even if it means committing suicide, I will still send Shan Qing to the Immortal Sect."
Upon hearing this, Fu Luwei's eyes flickered.
The Fu family has always been dependent on and ingratiated with the Tianxuan Sect. Ever since Fu Yangxue left, Fu Shoude has always had the idea of making the Fu family a subordinate family of the Tianxuan Sect.
Upon learning that the city lord was seriously injured and unconscious, this thought intensified. He also knew that the Tianxuan Sect would be staying at the Fu family's residence when they came to Yunhan City, and he had already sent a message to the Tianxuan Sect to explain.
But no one expected that on the very day that Dao Heng Zhenren was about to return to the sect with Shan Qing, the city lord would reveal his dragon form to undergo tribulation.
Although Dao Heng Zhenren didn't say much, he delayed returning to his sect. Not only that, he also went to the Shen family after the heavenly lightning.
Because Yunhan City is under the jurisdiction of the Dragon Clan, Tianxuan Sect only recruits one disciple from Yunhan City every ten years to avoid suspicion.
Ten years ago, the person recruited was Shen Zhuan, the son of the head of the Shen family.
After that incident, in order to ensure that the next quota for entering the sect would fall to the Fu family, Fu Shoude did not hesitate to give up the mining rights of Hanyun Jade. In addition, just in case, he also formed a marriage alliance with the Shen family.
This marriage is between Fu Haoren and Shen Ange. Although Shen Ange is from a collateral branch, her talent is no less than that of Shen Zhuan. As long as she and Fu Haoren are engaged, even if the Tianxuan Sect takes a liking to her, the immortal sects cannot break up the marriage relationship.
Fu Shoude's plan was very meticulous, but he never expected that the Immortal Sect would suddenly appear to bring good luck, and that Fu Shanqing would wake up again to undergo tribulation after being chosen to leave for Hantao.
These events made even him wonder if his own son was simply unlucky.
Meanwhile, Fu Mingxu and his companion walked out of the corridor, crossed an arched bridge, and finally arrived at the back of the city lord's mansion.
He stood in front of the warehouse and sensed the familiar dragon breath on the magic array, knowing that a folding space array was also used here.
He took out his key, applied slight pressure with his fingers, and the surrounding space distorted, causing the two of them to disappear from the spot at the same time.
Meanwhile, at the end of the corridor, Yueqing looked at her thoughtful brother and asked, puzzled, "Brother, what are you thinking about?"
Le Chao recalled the blue hem of clothing that had disappeared around the corner and chuckled softly, "I saw that mortal I caught a glimpse of."
Le Qing was initially delighted, but then frowned: "Don't even think about it. I know she is the city lord's newlywed wife. Judging from how protective the city lord was of her, he wouldn't even show her to anyone."
“I know what you mean,” Le Chao said nonchalantly, “but what if that person shows up in front of us on their own initiative?”
"I don't understand." Even as she said this, Yueqing perked up. "What? You want to do what you did last time?"
After saying that, he winked at him, looking knowing: "However, he doesn't seem that stupid. Besides, do you really want to offend Han Tao?"
"Or are you trying to test his standing in Han Tao's heart?"
“No mortal can resist the temptation of seeking immortality,” Le Chao affirmed, then, recalling the previous events, scoffed, “If he wanted to do it himself, why would he have offended Han Tao?”
He's not that stupid.
Leqing didn't try to persuade him; instead, she nodded and said, "Whatever you want."
He was happy to watch the show.
“Since Han Tao is undergoing tribulation this time, it’s perfectly normal for us to wait until he finishes his seclusion before leaving,” Le Chao said.
Such a beautiful appearance; I wonder if his inner world is equally interesting.
However, most of the time, being too beautiful is only a sin for ordinary people.