Chapter 669: Sun Rou

The woman wore a red dress, and her figure was stunning.

Following behind her were several tall, sturdy men with bulging muscles.

By the looks of it, they appeared to be the woman's guards.

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

This woman was only a Foundation Establishment Stage Perfection Cultivator, yet she had several Golden Core Mid Stage Cultivators as guards.

Her identity should not be simple.

Just as Wang Jianqiang's gaze swept over the red-dressed woman and her few guards without a sound.

The red-dressed woman had already swayed her body and arrived before Zhou Qingyu.

She blocked Zhou Qingyu's path directly, her gaze pausing on Zhou Qingyu for a moment, then she looked at Wang Jianqiang behind Zhou Qingyu.

She covered her mouth and laughed, "Zhou Qingyu, you never interact with the opposite sex; I thought you were some cold and aloof jade maiden, but it turns out you're the repressed type."

Upon hearing this, the coldness on Zhou Qingyu's already indifferent face grew a bit more intense, "Sun Rou, put away your filthy words; you aren't qualified to speak to me like this yet?"

Sun Rou chuckled, seemingly unconcerned, her gaze still sizing up Wang Jianqiang.

Then, as if she had thought of something, her expression shifted.

"I was wondering why you looked a bit familiar."

"Yesterday, my Fengxue Pavilion was recruiting Disciples, and it is said that an interesting fellow appeared; I even specifically asked around about it."

"Tsk tsk, Five Elements Spiritual Root, the legendary trash~"

"So it was you~"

She looked at Wang Jianqiang with a tone of surprise, but the mockery in her words was undisguised.

Wang Jianqiang gave a shy smile, "It is my honor, Wang Daniu, to be remembered so deeply by you, Miss."

Wang Daniu?

Hearing this incredibly rustic name, a flash of strangeness crossed Sun Rou's face.

With a pfft, she couldn't help but laugh.

"How interesting, your name and your aptitude really are inexplicably well-matched."

As she spoke, she looked at Zhou Qingyu, "So Third Miss Zhou doesn't dislike men, but rather likes the exotic~"

Zhou Qingyu glanced at her indifferently, "Sun Rou, you don't actually think that just because your Fengxue Pavilion has latched onto the Blood Clothes Sect, you can be mentioned in the same breath as my Zhou Family, do you?"

"Not to mention that you have only just become engaged to Lin Xue, even if you had truly become the Young Sect Master's wife of the Blood Clothes Sect, so what? In front of me, you still have no capital to be arrogant."

"You had best recognize your own place."

"Wang Daniu, let's go."

After saying this, she looked at Wang Jianqiang.

She left directly.

Wang Jianqiang looked at Sun Rou and immediately followed.

Seeing that Zhou Qingyu actually looked down on her like this, Sun Rou's expression stiffened, and then a flash of gloom crossed her eyes.

This bitch!

She and Zhou Qingyu were both listed as the two great beauties of Biyu City.

But because Zhou Qingyu's cultivation was slightly higher than hers, the other party's reputation far exceeded her own.

She was unconvinced.

She had never been on good terms with Zhou Qingyu.

But unfortunately, the Fengxue Pavilion's influence was not as great as the Zhou Family's, so every time they went head-to-head, she would end up at a disadvantage.

But~

Not long ago.

She had completed her engagement to the Blood Clothes Sect Young Sect Master, Lin Xue, and became the prospective Young Sect Master's wife of the Blood Clothes Sect.

With this layer of connection.

Her background was no longer inferior to Zhou Qingyu's in the slightest.

How could this Zhou Qingyu look down on her?

"Hmph, Zhou Qingyu, don't be smug; one day, I will trample you under my feet."

……

After shaking off Sun Rou and the others.

Wang Jianqiang followed Zhou Qingyu all the way back toward the Zhou Family.

Suddenly.

A faint voice reached his ears, "Is that Sun Rou good-looking?"

Wang Jianqiang was startled, "She's just average."

Zhou Qingyu, walking in front, heard this, and the corners of her mouth curved, seemingly very satisfied with Wang Jianqiang's answer, "Then why did you still look at her before you left?"

A flash of unease crossed Wang Jianqiang's face, "This subordinate just hadn't seen such an ill-mannered woman before, and out of curiosity, I couldn't help but take a few extra looks."

Zhou Qingyu laughed, "That's right, this woman is indeed very ill-mannered."

"Not only is she ill-mannered, but she is also a petty person who has gained power."

"Having just completed her engagement with Lin Xue, and not yet having fully climbed onto the thigh of the Blood Clothes Sect, she dares to challenge me."

"Truly ignorant."

Blood Clothes Sect?

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

Before going to the Zhou Family, in order to find a Training Ground, he had visited almost more than half of the powers within Biyu City.

By now, I have a relatively good understanding of the distribution of power within Biyu City.

In Biyu City.

The City Lord's Mansion is the most powerful; it manages the city on behalf of the Beast Taming Sect, represents the authority of the Beast Taming Sect, stands aloof from worldly affairs, and does not participate in any disputes between factions in Biyu City.

Below the City Lord's Mansion.

Are first-rate factions like the Zhou Family and the Blood Clothes Sect.

As for the Fengxue Pavilion.

It counts as a top-tier second-rate faction, still a notch below the Zhou Family and the Blood Clothes Sect.

"Third Miss, what does that Lin Xue look like?"

Wang Jianqiang's eyes flashed, and he asked calmly.

"Why are you asking about Lin Xue?"

Zhou Qingyu gave Wang Jianqiang a strange look.

Wang Jianqiang lowered his head slightly, looking humble and submissive, and said, "This servant just wants to recognize more big figures, so as not to be ignorant and offend those big figures in the future."

"You are quite slick."

Zhou Qingyu let out a laugh, not thinking much of it.

She casually flicked a strand of Spiritual Power into the center of Wang Jianqiang's brow.

Immediately after.

The image of Lin Xue appeared in his mind.

After knowing Lin Xue's appearance, Wang Jianqiang smiled inwardly.

Just at this moment, Zhou Qingyu's voice came again.

"Now that the things needed to prepare the Nutrient Solution are complete, are you confident that you can cultivate those Medicinal Herbs in the Medicine Garden to maturity within ten months?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang smiled and nodded, "Third Miss, rest assured, ten months is enough."

With the Nutrient Solution he prepared for watering, he was confident that he could cultivate all those Spirit Medicines to maturity within five months.

However, if he told the truth, it would be a bit too exaggerated.

Ten months was just right.

Seeing Wang Jianqiang so confident, Zhou Qingyu felt a surge of joy.

"Good, if you can really help this young lady cultivate the Spirit Medicines to maturity within ten months, this young lady will grant you a great opportunity."

A great opportunity?

Wang Jianqiang smiled in his heart.

On the surface, he immediately showed a look of deep gratitude, "Thank you, Third Miss, this servant will certainly not let you down."

……

After returning to the Zhou Family.

Zhou Qingyu and Wang Jianqiang returned all the way to her small courtyard.

Afterward, the two parted ways.

Zhou Qingyu returned to her own room, while Wang Jianqiang returned to the Medicine Garden.

He was not in a hurry to prepare the Nutrient Solution.

The time Zhou Qingyu agreed upon with him was ten months; time was very sufficient, so he was not anxious.

He took out some low-grade Medicinal Herbs and a Pill Furnace.

He began Alchemy.

One hour later.

Dozens of Perfect Gathering Spirit Pills were refined.

Looking at these Perfect Gathering Spirit Pills in front of him, a sense of long-lost familiarity could not help but rise in his heart.

At the same time.

A graceful figure could not help but flash through his mind.

Immediately after.

He shook his head, suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind.

He took out a Gathering Spirit Pill and swallowed it.

The Gathering Spirit Pill is a Tier 1 Intermediate Pill.

Normally, it is very difficult for a Qi Refining First Layer cultivator to refine it.

But he was not an ordinary Qi Refining First Layer cultivator; he possessed cultivation experience far exceeding this level.

Moreover, although the medicinal effect of the Perfect Gathering Spirit Pill is stronger than an ordinary Gathering Spirit Pill, the medicinal power is much gentler.

It is actually easier to absorb than an ordinary Gathering Spirit Pill.

Therefore.

Although he only had Qi Refining First Layer cultivation now, there was no problem at all in swallowing a Perfect Gathering Spirit Pill to cultivate.

After the Gathering Spirit Pill entered his mouth, he immediately began to refine it.

Half an hour later.

The medicinal effect was exhausted; Wang Jianqiang opened his eyes again, introspected the Spiritual Power in his body that had increased by quite a bit, and a smile appeared on his face.

According to this progress, at most ten Perfect Gathering Spirit Pills would be needed for his cultivation to break through to the Second Layer of Qi Refining.

Afterward, he swallowed another Perfect Gathering Spirit Pill and continued to refine it.

……

In the blink of an eye.

Time arrived at the noon of the second day.

After Wang Jianqiang finished refining ten Perfect Gathering Spirit Pills, his cultivation successfully broke through to the Second Layer of Qi Refining.

Another five days passed.

After swallowing sixty Perfect Gathering Spirit Pills, his cultivation broke through once again, reaching the Qi Refining Third Layer.

After reaching the Qi Refining Third Layer, he continued to swallow Perfect Gathering Spirit Pills to cultivate; although the medicinal effect was still not bad.

But for Wang Jianqiang, it was already somewhat insufficient.

He directly abandoned the idea of continuing to swallow Perfect Gathering Spirit Pills.

He took out the Pill Furnace and began to refine Perfect Green Spirit Pills.

One day later.

Wang Jianqiang put away the Pill Furnace and the dozens of Perfect Green Spirit Pills he had just refined.

After thinking for a moment, he first prepared some Nutrient Solution.

He carried out some irrigation for the Medicinal Herb in the Medicine Garden.

Afterwards, he returned to the thatched cottage, swallowed a Perfect Green Spirit Pill, and continued to cultivate.

One month later.

Supported by a large amount of Perfect Green Spirit Pills, his cultivation broke through to the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.

Afterwards, he refined pills again.

This time, what he refined was the Perfect Cloud Glow Pill.

Another three months passed.

Wang Jianqiang's cultivation successfully broke through to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

After reaching the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, the medicinal effect of the Perfect Cloud Glow Pill decreased slightly.

Wang Jianqiang thought of the Qianyuan Spirit Array.

The previous set of Qianyuan Spirit Array Banners had long been left by him in the Hehuan Sect.

However, with his attainments in the Array Path and his familiarity with the Qianyuan Spirit Array, it was not difficult to refine a set.

He was just about to take out the materials he had already prepared to refine a set of Qianyuan Spirit Array Banners.

Suddenly, he perceived a fluctuation in the Array at the entrance of the Medicine Garden.

His expression shifted, and he temporarily abandoned this idea.

He took out a jade pendant and wore it around his neck.

This jade pendant had the function of concealing and disguising cultivation.

After wearing it, no Cultivator below the Spirit Transformation Stage could see through it.

For the past him, it was somewhat of a chicken rib.

But now, it was just right to use.

In just over four months, his cultivation had soared from the Qi Refining First Layer to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

This cultivation speed was too shocking.

If it were not hidden, it would likely cause a great disturbance.

After using the pendant to disguise his cultivation back to the level of the Qi Refining First Layer, Wang Jianqiang walked out of the thatched cottage.

He saw Zhou Qingyu walking in from outside the archway.

As Zhou Qingyu walked into the Medicine Garden, she observed the Spirit Medicine in the Medicine Garden.

Looking at the thriving Spirit Medicine, her face was full of joy.

"Greetings, Third Miss."

Hearing the voice of Wang Daniu, Zhou Qingyu withdrew her gaze from the Medicinal Herb, and a look of satisfaction appeared on her face, "You have done very well."

Hearing Zhou Qingyu's praise, Wang Jianqiang seemed very happy and revealed a look of delight.

Immediately after, he looked at Zhou Qingyu, appearing somewhat hesitant.

"What is it?"

Sensing the change in his expression, Zhou Qingyu said, "Wang Daniu, do you seem to have something to say?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang nodded, "Third Miss, this servant hasn't been out for a while and would like to go out for a walk."

Zhou Qingyu smiled, "I thought it was some major matter; go ahead."

As she spoke, she took out a few Mid-grade Spirit Stones, "These are for you, as a reward for your hard work in cultivating the Spirit Medicine."

"Many thanks, Third Miss." Wang Jianqiang took the Spirit Stones, and a look of gratitude appeared on his face.

He had now reached the Qi Refining Layer Nine, and as long as he refined the Qianyuan Spirit Array Banners, he would soon reach the Consummation of the Qi Refining Stage.

At that time, he would need the Foundation Establishment Pill to continue improving his cultivation.

Because the raw materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill were too easy to attract attention, he had previously been out with Zhou Qingyu.

The Medicinal Herb he purchased did not include the raw materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Upon seeing Zhou Qingyu arrive, he suddenly thought of this matter.

So he took the opportunity to ask for leave.

"This is my Identity Token; take this token and you can move freely in most areas of the Zhou Family, and you can also enter and leave the Zhou Family at will."

After Zhou Qingyu handed him an exquisite jade token, she turned and left.

Holding the token, Wang Jianqiang walked out of the Zhou Family without any obstruction.

He went straight to the Huaqing Building and purchased a large amount of raw materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Just as he walked out of the Huaqing Building, he saw a familiar figure coming towards him.

In a red dress, with an impressive figure.

It was Sun Rou.

"Oh, isn't this Third Miss Zhou's useless lover?"

Hearing the mockery in the other party's voice, Wang Jianqiang secretly curled his lip.

What Zhou Qingyu said was indeed not wrong.

This woman was truly somewhat unreasonable.

Unable to get the better of Zhou Qingyu, she had actually come to vent her anger on him, a "servant."

He looked at Sun Rou, seemingly not having heard the sarcasm in her tone.

He respectfully cupped his hands in a salute, "Greetings, Miss Sun."

As he spoke, he appeared to be attracted by her beauty and could not help but take a few extra glances at her.

Noticing this, Sun Rou suddenly laughed, "Is it pretty?"

Wang Jianqiang nodded with some trepidation.

"Then who do you think is prettier, me or Zhou Qingyu?" Sun Rou continued to smile.

Wang Jianqiang seemed to be captivated by her smile, looking a bit dazed.

He swallowed, then said in a low voice, "Both are pretty."

"Then if I wanted you to betray Zhou Qingyu and become my slave, would you be willing?"

"This~"

A look of hesitation flashed across Wang Jianqiang's face, "Third Miss treats me very well, I..."

Seeing this, the smile on Sun Rou's face vanished.

Her tone turned cold, "Hmph, this young lady was just saying that; you didn't take it seriously, did you?"

"You lowly servant, for this young lady to speak a few words to you is already your good fortune for three lifetimes; serve this young lady? You aren't worthy."

"Only someone with strange habits like Zhou Qingyu could take a liking to you."

"Heh, a piece of trash with garbage Root Bone, and a self-righteous, eccentric bitch—you two, master and servant, are a perfect match."

"Rou'er?"

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the street.

Hearing this voice, Sun Rou's expression shifted.

The look of spite on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a charming smile as she turned her head to look.

"Brother Lin."

Upon seeing the person who spoke, her voice changed completely.

It was so delicate and tender that Wang Jianqiang could not help but shiver.