Chapter 8: The Girl's Birthday

"There are actually Six Yin Corpse Creatures lurking in the Ghost Mother Ridge..."

"In that case, the place must be hiding a segment of Yin Corpse Vein!"

"Only with that can the creatures on the Ghost Mother Ridge undergo a 'corpse transformation' and evolve into Six Yin Corpse Creatures."

"In the vast wilderness of the Nine Provinces, Yin Corpse Veins are rare, but in the spiritual energy-deprived territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, they are considered extremely rare..."

While contemplating, Su Yi walked along the Great Cang River towards the city of Guangling.

"The third stage of martial arts is called Yang Furnace, and using the 'Yin Corpse Vein' to temper the five viscera can greatly enhance the efficiency."

"Besides that, there are also Six Yin Grass and Extreme Yang Flower on the Ghost Mother Peak, which are precious medicines for cultivating the Yang Furnace stage."

"When my cultivation reaches the pinnacle of the Blood Shifting Realm, I will go there."

Su Yi made a decision.

The encounter with Xiao Tianque and Zijin this time had brought him considerable gains.

With ten thousand taels of silver, he could purchase various medicinal materials needed for tempering the body.

At the same time, he had obtained valuable information related to the Ghost Mother Peak.

Such as the Yin Corpse Vein!

When Su Yi reached the city gate of Guangling, he saw a garrison stationed there.

They were clad in strong armor, showing a formidable and stern aura.

In front of the garrison, several important figures were waiting, each with an extraordinary demeanor, clearly long-established and far superior to ordinary martial artists.

Such a luxurious lineup was rarely seen in Guangling City.

The passing pedestrians near the city gate looked on with awe and curiosity.

"The City Lord and his 'City Lord's Mansion Garrison' are all mobilized. What are they planning to do?"

Many discussions arose.

"So, it's City Lord Fu Shan and his imperial guards..."

Although Su Yi was somewhat curious in his heart, he couldn't be bothered to inquire further and simply walked straight into the city gate.

Faintly, he could hear the laughter and conversation of those important figures behind him.

"Look, isn't that Su Yi, the son-in-law of the Wen family? He used to be the Outer Sect Sword Leader of the Qinghe Sword Mansion, a young genius."

"It's truly a pity."

"In my opinion, it's actually Wen Lingzhao who should be pitied. Her martial talent is absolutely unparalleled, and she is a rare beauty. Yet, she married this Su Yi, what a misfortune."

...

Su Yi smiled, unperturbed, and quickly disappeared into the bustling streets.

Shortly after, the figures of Xiao Tianque and Zijin appeared in the distance outside the city gate.

"I, Fu Shan, pay my respects to the Elder Marquis and the County Princess!"

Almost instantly, Fu Shan, the City Lord of Guangling, straightened his expression, stepped forward, and bowed, his voice resounding through the heavens.

"Pay my respects to the Elder Marquis and the County Princess!"

The important figures behind Fu Shan, as well as the elite and ferocious Imperial Guards, all trembled and saluted in unison.

Both inside and outside the city gate, a hushed silence fell, solemn and dignified.

The passing pedestrians were filled with fear and trepidation, silent as a cicada in winter.

Not far away, Xiao Tianque stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze shifting, inadvertently revealing an aura of great authority, the bearing of someone long accustomed to positions of power.

Looking at Zijin, her tall and slender figure standing upright, her exquisite face radiating an otherworldly beauty, she exuded an aura of aloofness and nobility that kept others at a distance.

"Fu Shan, I am no longer the Marquis, have everyone else withdraw, don't disturb the people!"

Xiao Tianque frowned.

"Yes!"

City Lord Fu Shan responded respectfully and then waved his hand.

Immediately, the nearby important figures and the Imperial Guards all received the order and left without daring to delay.

"Uncle Fu Shan, please take this prescription and gather the medicines according to it. Remember, prepare the seven-day dosage for me and my grandfather. Also, prepare a secluded room for us where we won't be disturbed."

Zijin stepped forward and handed over a prescription.

"I will comply with the County Princess's orders!"

City Lord Fu Shan solemnly clasped his fists and bowed.

Xiao Tianque nodded, not saying anything more, and walked towards the city gate with Zijin.

Fu Shan hurriedly followed behind.

As soon as they all left, the people near the city gate awakened as if from a dream and immediately began discussing eagerly.

Fu Shan was the ruler of Guangling City, wielding great power and having absolute control. Even the heads of the three major clans of Guangling had to show deference.

But now, they were unexpectedly respectful and obedient to the elderly pair!

This left the people wide-eyed and speculating about the identities of Xiao Tianque and Zijin.

...

Wen Family.

Inside a room, Su Yi sat in a bathtub.

His eyes closed, and with each breath, wisps of white mist circled around him, coiling like serpents with a peculiar rhythm.

This was the breathing technique of the "Pine Crane Body Refining Art."

The bathtub was filled with a concoction of medicinal soup, brewed for two hours from over fifty types of herbs.

These herbs were not considered "spiritual herbs" in the eyes of cultivators, but each one was extremely valuable, totaling a worth of five hundred taels!