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On the morning of the twenty-first, Xu Feng appeared in the lobby of Jingcheng Auction with Lin Fangxin.
Lin Fangxin had been out for three days and finally received news about the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month: there was a message regarding it at Jingcheng Auction, but it had been released a long time ago, and its validity still needed to be confirmed. However, it was better than having no information at all.
Before long, a supervisor from Jingcheng Auction came over to greet Xu Feng. "Ah, it's Group Leader Xu. My apologies for the oversight. I am Dong He, at your service."
Xu Feng returned the greeting, saying, "It is my fault to disturb you so early, Dong Dao You."
"Group Leader is being too polite. It is our honor at Jingcheng Auction to serve you." Xu Feng was recognized as the leader of Liuxiang Kingdom, so Jingcheng Auction treated him with great respect. "Our owner is not here; if there’s anything you need, I will assist you."
Xu Feng nodded and indicated for Lin Fangxin to speak. Lin Fangxin often dealt with Jingcheng Auction and had some familiarity with him.
Lin Fangxin said, "We are here for the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month. I heard that it was once sold at Jingcheng Auction. I wonder if it can still be purchased now?"
Dong He pondered for a moment and replied, "The Essence of Water of the Tenth Month was indeed sold before, but it did not result in a transaction, and it is no longer available at our Jingcheng Auction."
Lin Fangxin smiled and said, "Dong Dao You, to be honest, I have already received information that Jingcheng Auction does not have the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month. However, you know how to find it. Our Group Leader has come personally today to buy this information from you."
Dong He chuckled awkwardly; he initially intended to keep it a secret but did not expect Lin Fangxin to see through him. He could only say, "Group Leader is too kind. I do know who the seller of the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month is, but that person has a peculiar temperament and demands an exorbitant price..."
"That is not something you need to worry about," Lin Fangxin said as she took out a storage bag and handed it over, containing one million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
Dong He took it and his eyes immediately lit up; he had expected a price of five hundred thousand but was surprised by Lin Fangxin's generous offer of one million.
A broad smile spread across Dong He's face as he said, "Group Leader truly is a benefactor." He then handed Lin Fangxin a Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
Lin Fangxin understood the implication and left with Xu Feng along with the spirit stones.
The news about the seller is not very bright; revealing it without permission could affect the reputation of the Auction House. However, this client of Dong He has no such taboos and even took the initiative to leave contact information.
"Fengcheng Qinyuan?" Xu Feng noticed the writing left by Dong He on the spirit stone.
Feng Cheng is a city in the Liuxiang Kingdom, and aside from the Yu Family, there is nothing particularly noteworthy about it. The first alchemist Xu Feng encountered, Yu Daqian, came from the Feng Cheng Yu Family.
The Yu Family specializes in Alchemy and has produced a notable figure, Yu Genwei, who ranked second in Dan Dao within the Liuxiang Kingdom. Later, Yu Genwei joined Jingcheng Auction and became a full-time alchemist.
"I didn't expect that Feng Cheng would hide the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month. Well then, let's make a trip to Feng Cheng."
Xu Feng's current fame is well-known throughout the Liuxiang Kingdom, and searching for the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month on his home turf increases his chances significantly.
Feng Cheng is located in the eastern part of the Liuxiang Kingdom, only thirty miles away from Beast Wasteland, with a population of just fifty thousand.
As Xu Feng descended from the sky, he drew gasps of surprise; immediately, some cultivators recognized him and hurried over to pay their respects.
Lin Fangxin chatted briefly with a Yuan Ying Cultivator, who then led Xu Feng and her to the only prominent family in Feng Cheng, the Yu Family.
Upon seeing Xu Feng, the cultivators in the Yu Family courtyard quickly invited him inside while swiftly notifying Yu Family Head.
As soon as Xu Feng entered, several people rushed out, with Yu Family Head Yu Shifu at the forefront.
Yu Shifu, despite his age, was very respectful in front of Xu Feng. "Group Leader Xu, what brings you here? Please come in."
This was Xu Feng's first visit to Feng Cheng; if it weren't for the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month, he might have almost forgotten about this city.
"Yu Family Head, I apologize for coming uninvited," Xu Feng said with a broad smile.
Yu Shifu welcomed Xu Feng into the living room, and good fruits and tea were immediately served.
After some polite conversation, Xu Feng said, "Head of the family, I came this time to pay a visit to Qin Garden. I would appreciate it if you could introduce me."
Feng Cheng was the territory of the Yu Family, so finding someone here would naturally be much more convenient with their assistance.
Upon hearing that Xu Feng was looking for Qin Garden, Yu Shifu's expression became strange as he asked, "May I ask what Group Leader wants with Qin Garden?"
Lin Fangxin shot a glare at him, clearly displeased. Xu Feng replied, "Head of the family, you are overthinking it. I am just here to pay a visit; there is absolutely no ill intent."
Yu Shifu knew he shouldn't have asked and said, "Group Leader, it's not that I am overly concerned, but the owner of Qin Garden has a peculiar temperament and is quite powerful. I worry that you may not be aware of the situation and cause misunderstandings."
Powerful? Is there really anyone in Liuxiang Kingdom who could be considered powerful in front of Xu Feng?
Xu Feng asked, "You seem quite familiar with Qin Garden. May I know the name of its owner?"
Yu Shifu chuckled awkwardly and said, "The owner of Qin Garden goes by the surname Long; we all call him Mr. Long. Our elder Yu Genwei from the Yu Family had the fortune to serve as an apprentice at Qin Garden."
Xu Feng and Lin Fangxin were momentarily speechless. The once second-ranked figure in Fragrance Pill Dao, Yu Genwei, served as an apprentice at Qin Garden?
Yu Shifu continued, "I had the fortune to meet Mr. Long once. Two hundred years have passed since then, and with such a long time without contact, we have become somewhat estranged."
Lin Fangxin asked, "Isn't Yu Genwei considered a disciple of his? How could they become estranged?"
Yu Shifu replied, "Elder Yu was merely a medicine boy and not a disciple. Later on, Mr. Long found Elder Yu's aptitude lacking and expelled him from Qin Garden. Since then, our Yu Family has had no further contact."
A master of Dan Dao was expelled from his sect! And it was because of his poor aptitude?
Xu Feng was at a loss for words; Mr. Long's demands were too high. Even if Qin Mingyue came, she probably wouldn't catch his eye.
Xu Feng said, "Please have the head of the family introduce me."
At this point, Yu Shifu had no choice but to proceed with the task.
After leaving the Yu Family, they traveled ten miles west and arrived at a picturesque area outside the city. A green willow estate appeared at the foot of the mountain, serene and quiet, with only a doorman watering the flowers in the garden. The sign on the gate read: Qin Garden.
Yu Shifu personally led the way, bringing Xu Feng and Lin Fangxin to the path in front of the estate.
"Yu Shifu from the Yu Family requests an audience with Mr. Long on behalf of Group Leader Xu from Koukou Group," Yu Shifu announced respectfully outside.
Lin Fangxin felt somewhat displeased; in Liuxiang Kingdom, it was others who sought out Xu Feng, not the other way around. It seemed beneath him to humbly request an audience with someone who was merely an obscure estate owner in Feng Cheng.
The door was not closed; the doorman came out with a watering bucket, glanced over, and said, "Please wait a moment," before returning to water the flowers.
Now even Xu Feng felt a bit irritated; how could a mere doorman act so high and mighty?
Yu Shifu seemed to have anticipated this outcome. He whispered, "Group Leader, please be patient. Mr. Long has a bad temper, and his servant is quite arrogant; this is well-known in Feng Cheng."
Lin Fangxin wanted to explode, but Xu Feng gestured for him to wait.
Each passing second felt unusually slow. Finally, after the doorman finished watering the flowers and stepped out again, he said blandly, "Yu Shifu, what brings you here?"
Yu Shifu, being a prominent figure in Feng Cheng, did not dare to lose his temper in front of the doorman. He politely replied, "This is Group Leader Xu Feng from Bailu Mountain. He has matters to discuss with Mr. Long; please inform him."
The doorman acted as if he hadn't heard Yu Shifu's words and replied, "The master has set rules: to see him, you must complete two tasks."
"Yu Shifu said, 'This is the Koukou Group...'
The doorman interrupted, 'What can he accomplish? If he can't, please send him away.'
Xu Feng looked at Yu Shifu and asked, 'Which two? You tell me.'
Yu Shifu smiled bitterly and replied, 'Group Leader Xu, it's not that I don't want to help you. As you can see, Mr. Long is quite a character. As for his two requests, no one has managed to fulfill them in nearly a thousand years; it really is a bit unreasonable.'
The doorman said, 'Yu Shifu, just because you can't do it doesn't mean others can't. Don't say such things. If it weren't for Yu Genwei's sake, I wouldn't bother with you.' The doorman snorted coldly, as if he had given Yu Shifu a significant concession.
Yu Shifu felt reprimanded and had no retort. He could only tell Xu Feng, 'One of Mr. Long's requests is to save the Strong Infant Grass. The Strong Infant Grass is a crucial medicinal herb for refining Yuan Ying Dan; it dies once removed from the soil and is very difficult to keep alive. It must be preserved properly, but Mr. Long's request is to revive a Strong Infant Grass that has withered roots. This is something no one can accomplish.'
Another request involving healing herbs? Xu Feng recalled how he had helped Shen Qian revive a precious Tear Vine last time and now found himself needing to save an ordinary herb this time. He had seen the Strong Infant Grass before; it appeared withered on the outside but was still alive inside. Generally speaking, it couldn't be saved, but if placed in Blue and White Porcelain, it could survive.
The Strong Infant Grass was too common; Mr. Long likely wanted to test the medical skills of his visitors.
Xu Feng thought for a moment and asked Yu Shifu, 'How much time can I have?'
'Ten,' Yu Shifu replied. 'Does Group Leader want to give it a try?'
Xu Feng smiled and said, 'I can give it a try, but I'm a bit busy right now. I'd like to hear what the other request is.'
Yu Shifu said, 'The other request is quite simple; you just need to write a few words... although no one has written them correctly yet.'
Yu Shifu took out a spirit stone and wrote a few words on it before handing it to Xu Feng. 'You just need to come up with the next line.'
Xu Feng took it and looked at it; his mind nearly short-circuited."
On the spirit stone, it was clearly written: “Nong Hui Bai Jia, with a gentle smile, lightly veiled in mist.”
What a coincidence! Back in the Otherworldly Secret Realm at the It Mountain Temple, the same phrase was used, and its next line must be: “Bright Mirror of a Thousand Mountains, standing alone with a sword, drifting through the rivers and lakes, drifting with her.”
This is obviously a line taken from Blue and White Porcelain. Could it be that this Mr. Long is a descendant of Zuo Qiumingjian? If he truly is a descendant of Zuo Qiumingjian, that would be incredible. Zuo Qiumingjian was the foremost Refiner, and his descendants have taken root in Liuxiang. I must do everything I can to keep him here.
Yu Shifu saw Xu Feng's excited expression and thought he was angry, so he comforted him: “Group Leader, this kind of phrase is too personal; outsiders wouldn’t know it. Why don’t you try to save the Strong Infant Grass instead? Perhaps your character…”
Xu Feng raised his hand to stop Yu Shifu's words, looked at the doorman, and said seriously: “I want to see Mr. Long.”
Seeing that Xu Feng didn’t seem like someone who would lie, the doorman asked: “Which of the two things can you do?”
Xu Feng stepped forward, his invisible aura causing the doorman to instinctively take a step back. He spoke each word clearly: “I can do both.”
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