At this moment, Su Xuan began to seriously size up the woman he had met once before. Although she was disguised as a man, it still couldn't hide her natural beauty.
Shangguan Haitang had a heroic spirit in her eyes, while she had a noble spirit. Other than that, he could also see a little domineering.
"Your background is either within the high walls of the Imperial Residence or within the Imperial Palace. Why bother with a rough person like me?”
he said.
"How did Manager Su see through it?"
The woman was curious.
" Although I don't know the Art of Observing Qi," Su Xuan said leisurely," I've cultivated it to a high level, so I'll naturally sense something.
You look noble and domineering. Tell me, whose princess is the princess?”
"Hehe, I really can't hide it from your discerning eyes.”
"Princess Wu Zhou, Wu Yue 'er." The woman chuckled.”
"Wu Zhou?"
Su Xuan raised his brows and revealed a puzzled expression.""Is there such a princess?"
He wasn't mocking her on purpose, but he really didn't know.
"I only know that there are nine princes in Wu Zhou, and they are fighting for the position of Crown Prince.”
"You don't believe me, right?"
She pulled a long face and took out a token from her sleeve. On the front was written the Tenth Princess.
"This is the identity token of the Wuzhou royal family. If you still don't believe me, you can take this token to the Imperial City Department for identification.”
"There's no need for an appraisal."
"Shall we eat first or talk about business?" he asked.”
"Are you so sure that I have something to ask of you?”
she asked.
"It's better that there's nothing."
Su Xuan picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of stir-fried pork sausage into his mouth. He chewed slowly and didn't forget to praise himself."This pork sausage is so well-cooked."
"Giggle!"
The woman was laughing so hard that she could not stop. She picked up her chopsticks and put a piece into her mouth. After tasting it carefully, she could not stop.
She was born in the royal family. Although she had lived a luxurious life since she was young, she had eaten all kinds of delicacies.
However, no matter how good the food was, there would be a day when one would get tired of it. To be fair, the ingredients used in the table of wine and dishes in front of him were considered good for ordinary people.
However, in her eyes, it was nothing good. Yet, Su Xuan had made it and it had a unique flavor.
"Mystic Tiger."
Su Xuan picked up a chicken drumstick and placed it in the little fellow's mouth.
She didn't eat much. She was almost full after tasting every dish. She put down her chopsticks and took out a handkerchief to wipe the oil stains from the corner of her mouth.
After rinsing her mouth with the teacup, she quietly looked at the man opposite her.
Su Xuan put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth before pouring himself a glass of wine.""You've eaten the dishes and drunk the wine. It's time to talk about serious matters.”
"I'm not even in a hurry to ask for help, why is Manager Su in such a hurry?”
Wu Yue 'er chuckled. She picked up a bowl of meat and fed it to the Mystic Tiger. This fellow directly used his hind legs to land on the ground. When he stood up, his entire body was much taller than the table.
She looked at the dishes on the table and drooled.
He held his glass and quietly tasted the wine.
"Good girl, go play at the side."
After feeding the meat, he patted the Mystic Tiger's head and ran to Su Xuan's feet.
Only then did Wu Yue 'er look at the man opposite her, and the corners of her lips parted slightly."I want to ask Manager Su for a favor."
"What favor?"
He frowned.
"I thought Manager Su would take it all.”
She teased.
"Do I look like a fool to you?"
Su Xuan retorted.
"Hehe, it doesn't look like it."
She shook her head." Shopkeeper Su isn't a fool. He's the smartest person in the world."”
"There's no need to flatter me."
Su Xuan interrupted her." If you have something to say, then say it. If there's nothing, then it's best. Then eat and drink."”
"Of course there are things."
Wu Yue 'er's eyes were filled with charm as she looked at him with a smile. She clapped her hands and said,"Ah Da, bring it in."
The door of the inn was pushed open. A tall and mighty guard took out a heavy iron box and placed it on the table. Then, he went out and closed the door.
"He invited me to dinner and even brought a gift.”
" It seems like you're up to something," Su Xuan said.”
"Of course I have big plans."
She playfully stuck out her tongue." If I say that I'm after Shopkeeper Su, I don't know if you'll believe me."”
"Do you still lack cooks?"
He pretended to be curious.
"Of course I don't lack chefs."
Wu Yue 'er shook her head." However, we lack a swordsman. Manager Su is the most suitable."”
"I'm not interested in guarding the house."
She smiled." My boudoir is too small. It's not worth it for Manager Su to guard it. If you want to guard the country and look at the world, Manager Su, are you willing?"”
"Still not interested."
Su Xuan yawned.
She pressed the button on the outside of the long iron box, and the box bounced open, revealing the things inside.
Wu Yue 'er took it out. It was an ancient sword that had a rustic aura that had been accumulated over time.
"Please appreciate this sword, Manager Su.”
He took the ancient sword, shook his wrist, and the sword automatically unsheathed. In an instant, a cold light shot out, accompanied by a warm breath.
Su Xuan exclaimed softly as his gaze landed on the sword. He frowned and said,""The famous Blazing Fire Sword, ranked 19th on the Divine Weapon Rankings. Legend has it that it was forged 800 years ago by fusing the Fire Essence Iron from the depths of the Earth Fire with the Heavenly Thunder Iron Essence.
The blade of the sword blows hair and cuts gold and jade. It contains the qi of thunder and fire.”
After saying that, he urged a surge of Genuine Qi and injected it into the sword. In an instant, it emitted a terrifying sharpness.
The sword was wrapped in lightning that resembled fire, and it was faintly discernible. It had to be said that Su Xuan was tempted.
The Raging Fire Sword itself contained extremely strong lightning and fire qi, which was a perfect match for his Wedding Dress Divine Art.
However, he didn't show his interest.
"It's a pretty good sword."
Su Xuan spoke and retracted his True Qi. The lightning and fire Qi on the Raging Flame Sword dissipated as well. The sword returned to its sheath and returned to silence.
He curled his lips and casually threw the sword out. Wu Yue 'er caught it firmly.
"Is it really just not bad?"
Wu Yue 'er blinked her eyes, her eyes filled with ridicule."Or is it that Manager Su is afraid that I will ask for too much?”
"Indeed, it's just not bad."
His face was not red, and he was not panting.
"But I clearly saw Manager Su's pupils unconsciously contract just now.”
She said softly," As far as I know, this should be a sign of his emotions. In other words, Manager Su's heart was moved the moment he saw the Raging Flame Sword."”
"Manager Su, am I right?"
"That's not right."
" You're wrong." Su Xuan lied through his teeth." I'm not moved at all."”
"Alright then."
Wu Yue 'er revealed a disappointed expression.""Originally, I wanted to use this sword to ask Manager Su for a favor. Now, it seems that this favor won't come.”
"Forget it."
" What do you want?" Su Xuan felt a headache." Just say it if you have any requests. It's not refreshing to beat around the bush."”
"Humph."
Wu Yue 'er rolled her eyes at him. Her flirtatious gaze made his heart tremble, but it only lasted for an instant.
This woman was a person who could bring disaster to a country and its people.
"You were the one who hid it first."
"I'll give you the sword, but promise me three conditions."”
"You can leave now."
Su Xuan immediately shut his eyes and chased her away.
"I'm asking for a sky-high price.”
Wu Yue 'er was stunned.
"You're not asking for an exorbitant price. You're just toying with me.”
Su Xuan opened his eyes and sneered.
"Alright then."
She held up three fingers and said,"Three strikes."”
"Twice."
"Three times."
"Once."
"Why are you saying less and less?"
She was numb.
"I'm happy to."
Su Xuan pursed his lips.
"Raging Fire Sword, plus five thousand gold taels, in exchange for you to attack twice.”
Wu Yue 'er took the opportunity to hold the sword case in her hands."If it's okay, then it's okay. If it's not okay, then forget it. I'll find someone else.”
"Ten thousand taels."
"Six thousand taels."
"Eight thousand taels."
"Seven thousand taels, no more."
Even with her mental state, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
"Let me say this first."
" Don't go beyond my capabilities," Su Xuan said.”
"Sure."
She nodded.
"Deal."
He stretched out his palm and Wu Yue 'er handed the sword case over. She whispered,""I originally prepared twenty thousand gold taels this time, but I didn't expect Manager Su to be so generous. This little girl thanks Manager Su for saving me so much money.”
After saying that, she let out a peal of laughter. However, when she finished laughing and looked up, there was no anger on Su Xuan's face.
He was carefully caressing the Raging Fire Sword and feeling the lightning fire energy within it. How could he be in the mood to deal with her?
He didn't even hear what Wu Yue 'er said clearly.
"Ah, what did you just say?"
From the corner of his eye, he saw the woman with a cold face and could not help but be confused.
"It's nothing."
Wu Yue 'er was unhappy.
"Oh right, you haven't told me why you want me to help you.”
Su Xuan closed the sword case." Or did some prince send you here?" he asked.”
"There's no need for Manager Su to worry about this.”
"I'll inform you when the time comes," she said.”
"Let's go."
After saying that, he stood up and was about to leave.
"Wait a minute."
Su Xuan said.
"What?"
She turned around.
"I haven't paid you yet."
he said.
"Hmph, I'll send you to the Su residence in three days.”
Wu Yue 'er stomped her feet and stormed out of the inn, leaving with the old woman and two guards.
The night was dark and the night wind echoed
On the streets of the ancient town paved with bluestone slabs, the woman stopped walking. The inn was hidden under the night sky, and only the vague outline and two faint flames could be seen.
"Princess, did Manager Su agree?" The old woman caught up.”
"Yes."
Wu Yue 'er nodded her head lightly, and her expression became cold again. Many times, the expressions and words that women showed were just a form of protection.
When they had completely disappeared, Tong Xiangyu, Lao Bai, Big Mouth, and Xiaobei immediately rushed down from upstairs and asked curiously,""Little Su, why is she looking for you?”
"Why do I feel that this young master's expression is not good?”
"This is a big fat sheep. You must not offend him.”
"Let's not talk about it anymore. As long as we can come here twice more, our inn will have the money to renovate."
When the time came, he would cultivate three layers, no, four layers.”
"Why are you so nosy?"
Su Xuan was speechless, but he didn't tell them about their conversation. There was no need to publicize such matters.
This Wu Yue 'er was far from being as innocent as she had shown just now. She was a very shrewd and scheming woman.
Putting everything else aside, the old woman and the two silent tower guards were experts among experts.
"Let's eat, let's eat."
He said," These dishes have basically not been touched. They are still warm. It would be a waste not to eat them."”
"Spending other people's money, asking you to cook and treat yourself to a meal, this kind of good thing is rare.”
After dinner, he returned to the small building and leaned against the railing. He held a wine glass and looked into the distance.
In the courtyard, the Mystic Tiger was playing and digesting its food.
"What exactly do you want to do?"
He muttered to himself as Wu Yue 'er's figure appeared in his mind. What this Princess Wu Zhou was planning was definitely not a small matter.
"Don't play for too long. Remember to come upstairs after taking a shower.”
He shouted at Mystic Tiger.
"Roar!"
It barked twice to show that it understood.
Sitting on a chair and enjoying the cool night breeze, the lights in the small building flickered as he took out the Raging Fire Sword from the sword case.
The long sword was unsheathed. It was a very ordinary sword. It was about 3.4 feet long, slightly longer than the Green Bamboo Sword.
Whether it was the Earth Fire Essence Iron or the Heavenly Thunder Mothersteel, they were both treasures that could only be encountered by chance and rare materials for refining weapons.
Earth fire essence iron was nurtured in the earth fire and needed a hundred years to take shape, and Sky thunder iron essence was even rarer.
They would only be born in places that were struck by lightning all year round, and the impurities in the iron ore would be refined by lightning.
Moreover, the iron ore absorbed a large amount of lightning energy. Both types of refined iron were extremely strong and yang.
This kind of thing was rare and could not be bought with money.
The Raging Fire Sword was a famous sword on the Divine Weapon Rankings compared to the Frost Sword that the Western Liang Lord had given him.
Furthermore, their rankings were not low and were on par with each other. It was hard to determine who was better, but to Su Xuan, the Raging Flame Sword was definitely much better than the Frost Sword.
Using the Wedding Dress Divine Art to activate this divine weapon, its power multiplied.
As a swordsman, who didn't love a sword? Who didn't want to have a peerless divine weapon?
He was no exception. It was just that he had not taken a fancy to it before, and it was far from as easy to use as the Green Bamboo Sword.
"Indeed, there is no free lunch in this world.”
Su Xuan muttered to himself as he put the sword back into its scabbard. He stood up and went to the study. Not long after, a gray messenger pigeon rose into the sky from the courtyard and flew towards the north.
He had to find out more about Princess Wu Zhou.
five days later
tongfu Inn
The sky was gloomy and covered with dark clouds. There was a faint roar of thunder and lightning, and a strong wind blew, causing the mountains to rustle.
They fell into the ancient town with fallen leaves and branches. Sand and stones flew everywhere, and people could not open their eyes.
Su Xuan was sitting behind the counter and reading a book. There were only a few customers in the shop, and after Lao Bai was done serving them, he took a break when he was free.
"Mo Xiaobei."
Tong Xiangyu's roar came from the room in the backyard, shaking the entire inn.
"Sister-in-law, I won't do it again."
Immediately after, Xiaobei's cries echoed.
"Tsk tsk, look at what you've done to this little wimp.”
Lao Bai shook his head." If this continues, Xiaobei will be driven crazy by him sooner or later."”
Two days ago, Mo Xiaobei failed the entrance exam again and missed the chance to enter the Academy.
Tong Xiangyu was furious. She personally supervised Xiaobei to read and write every day. The original filial piety of a sister-in-law was gone.
Every now and then, he would roar like a lion in the east of the river. Everyone in the inn, including the diners, were already used to this.
"You're hitting the child again."
"I heard Xiaobei and Manager Tong's roars from afar." Old Xing walked into the inn with a knife slung on his waist.”
Mystic Tiger, who was watching the show in the backyard, suddenly ran out with a terrified expression and hid behind the counter.
too terrifying
Mystic Tiger's heart was traumatized.
Not long after, the shopkeeper walked out with a dark face.
"What's wrong? Why are you so angry?"
Old Xing asked casually before taking out an envelope and handing it to Su Xuan.""It's from the headquarters of the Six Fan School in the capital. It's urgent for eight hundred li and has a name for you.”
Needless to say, it must be Old Guo. He was alone now, so he had to rely on Old Bai or Six Fan School to get information.
Lao Bai would definitely not be able to find out anything about a figure of Princess Wuzhou's level. Therefore, he sent a letter to Old Guo for help.
He opened the envelope and took out the secret scroll inside. His expression became more and more solemn.
"What's inside?"
Old Xing came over and wanted to take a look.
"Are you sure you want to see it?"
" This is a top secret," Su Xuan asked." It's urgent."”
"Forget it."
Old Xing shrunk his head and turned around to leave. What a joke. It was a great sin to look at such a thing, and it was also a great sin to hear it.
He quickly finished reading the secret scroll and took it to the kitchen to burn it clean.
"I'm so angry."
In the lobby, Tong Xiangyu choked. He stuffed a few taels of silver into the teacher's hands. The teacher had already said that as long as he did not hand in a blank paper, everything would be fine.
Yet, she drew Mr. Ren on the paper.”
"It's not a big deal."
Old Xing interrupted.
"It's fine if it's just a portrait of Sir.”
" Guess how Xiaobei drew it," Lao Bai said angrily." She only drew a head for Mister and then a turtle's body for Mister."”
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