Chapter 138: Beautiful Married Woman

Before the main gate of Shen Bing Fang, Facing Facing Cang Luo stood stunned; he saw a beautiful woman...

No, she should be called a beautiful married woman; judging by her hairstyle, it was the style of an ancient married woman.

Her face was dignified, her movements elegant, she radiated an aura of maturity and charm, along with a hint of an aura that kept strangers away.

This was the temperament of a beautiful married woman.

As for her figure, it was even more shocking to Facing Facing Cang Luo, surpassing even Yun Mei, the elder sister of Yun Jiao.

One could only describe it as having a large chest and a curvy rear; no further description is possible!

Regarding age, she looked to be in her mid-twenties by appearance, but judging by her temperament and hairstyle, she must be over thirty, right in that stage of being like a wolf or a tiger...

At this moment, the beautiful woman was bending down to speak to the little security guards playing around the war chariot; with just a few words, she coaxed them away, sending them home to eat.

Her voice was extremely magnetic, gentle yet carrying a hint of sternness, and a touch of maternal radiance, making it irresistible.

Facing Facing Cang Luo shook his head heavily, took a few deep breaths to suppress his impulsive thoughts, suddenly remembered his weak body... instantly losing all interest, only then did he notice there were three people beside the beautiful woman.

Two were women, dressed in black combat attire with their hair tied up, neat and decisive, swords at their waists, forming a sharp contrast with the beautiful woman; they must be her bodyguards.

The other person was Zhang Zi, a clerk of Shen Bing Fang.

Seeing Zhang Zi and recalling Manager He's words, Facing Facing Cang Luo knew the beautiful woman must be the owner of Shen Bing Fang... the widow head of the Shen family.

Facing Facing Cang Luo sighed: "Manager He spoke no lies; your mistress is indeed a big, big, big beauty! Pity, this humble brother has a weak body and cannot bear it!"

Muttering that, Facing Facing Cang Luo helplessly shook his head and slowly walked toward them.

No, he was walking toward the war chariot.

At this time, He Jiu stepped past Facing Facing Cang Luo to appear beside the beautiful woman, pointing at Facing Facing Cang Luo and whispering something to her, his face full of urgency.

Then Lu Zheng appeared; he also quickly came to the beautiful woman's side, nodded slightly and called out "Head of the Family" to show respect, his face calm.

However, Facing Facing Cang Luo noticed he secretly glanced at the beautiful woman's chest.

Not just him; after He Jiu and Lu Zheng came out, Wang Zhonghu, Zhang Han, and other smiths and formation masters followed, all standing behind the beautiful woman, more than a dozen pairs of dog eyes leering at her.

Facing Facing Cang Luo suddenly felt that this woman was absolutely not simple.

Otherwise, how could a woman whose husband had died control these people under her? How could she preserve her husband's family foundation?

Look at these people; muscles bulging, full of male hormones, they were simply muscle-bound brothers!

Who could stand it?

And that old lecher; he was a Wu Zun expert, a sixth-grade smith, with extraordinary status in Shen Bing Fang.

What did this woman rely on?

Personal cultivation? Or other means? Or did she have another backer?

Thinking these thoughts, Facing Facing Cang Luo had already arrived beside the war chariot; he dared not look at the beautiful woman and simply placed the external armor on the war chariot's footboard.

Lu Zheng glanced at him and the war chariot, instantly recognizing that the external armor of the war chariot was exactly what he had forged with his own hands yesterday.

He smiled and said to Facing Facing Cang Luo: "Young friend, is this the mechanical vehicle your master created? This old man has never seen such a small mechanical vehicle, nor a mechanical vehicle with only two wheels.

Can such a thing be called a mechanical vehicle? What can it do?"

Facing Facing Cang Luo smiled humbly without speaking; after placing the external equipment, he thought for a moment, took out the war chariot's key, and pressed the unlock button; the war chariot immediately made a "beep-beep" sound.

Actually, he hadn't locked the vehicle when he parked it just now; there was no need to press the unlock button; he just wanted to show off.

Sure enough, after hearing the "beep-beep" sound, the beautiful woman and Lu Zheng and others were all stunned, looking at the mechanical vehicle with puzzled faces.

Wang Zhonghu exclaimed: "Master, that mechanical vehicle can make noise!"

Lu Zheng frowned slightly and snorted: "Just because it makes noise is it a mechanical vehicle? When you hit iron it also makes noise; is the hammer a mechanical vehicle? Or are you a mechanical person?"

Speaking, he added: "Head of the Family, do not listen to He Jiu's nonsense; if such a thing can be called a mechanical vehicle, then this old man can make one too, and it would be much bigger than this."

At this time, because the Head of the Family had arrived, He Jiu felt more confident and quietly explained: "Head of the Family, I am not talking nonsense; this is a mechanical vehicle; it does not need people to push it, nor horses to pull it; it can run by itself.

Although it has only two wheels, it will not fall over; it is truly strange."

Lu Zheng was slightly angry, glared at He Jiu, and wanted to say something more, but the beautiful woman gently pressed her hand to stop the two from continuing their argument.

Then, she looked at Facing Facing Cang Luo, stepped forward with a graceful smile, lowered her head slightly, and said softly: "I am Shen Ru..."

Actually, her original name was Li Ru; she only changed her surname to Shen after her husband died.

Speaking, Shen Ru paused deliberately, then raised her head to look directly at Facing Facing Cang Luo, her charming eyes like silk, her red lips parting slightly: "Young Master Cang, may I ask how to operate this 'mechanical vehicle'? Can you demonstrate it?"

Facing Facing Cang Luo felt uncomfortable all over under her gaze, instinctively swallowed, and did not answer immediately.

Facing Facing Cang Luo naturally guessed the purpose of her question; it was nothing more than wanting to confirm the war chariot was a mechanical vehicle, then obtain the manufacturing method of the mechanical vehicle from his 'master' through purchase or cooperation.

Facing Facing Cang Luo actually wanted to sell them the manufacturing method of the mechanical vehicle; exchanging it for cultivation resources was the true way.

Unfortunately, he did not have the manufacturing method of the mechanical vehicle; the war chariot was not a mechanical vehicle, and even the master was fake.

In the beginning, fabricating a master was just to safely sell weapon design blueprints; he never thought of using the war chariot for anything, at most to show off and pick up girls...

Facing Facing Cang Luo thought; he had been on the Yuanwu Continent for nearly three months; except for seeing mechanical vehicles in the Mo Family Mechanical City via satellite, he had almost discovered none elsewhere on the Yuanwu Continent.

What did this indicate?

It indicated that only the Mo Family Mechanical City could manufacture mechanical vehicles; the Mo Family held the core manufacturing technology, and the outside world could not imitate it.

It indicated that mechanical vehicles were much more important and valuable than he imagined, not common goods.

Look; just this morning after leaving the inn, several bounty hunters with unfriendly eyes immediately blocked the vehicle to ask about the origin of the mechanical vehicle.

At that time, if he had not had a sudden inspiration and claimed the rune war chariot was a product jointly developed by the Mo Family Mechanical City and the Profound Tianmen, they probably would have attempted to rob him right on the street.

Thinking this, Facing Facing Cang Luo suddenly regretted bidding on and modifying the electric motorcycle; it was simply a hot potato!

Should he, taking this opportunity, sell the war chariot to Shen Bing Fang?

Tell them the truth: the war chariot was what he won at the Martial Artists Alliance auction, his master could not manufacture mechanical vehicles, and only designed the armor?

Throw away the hot potato?

But Facing Facing Cang Luo felt a bit reluctant...

"Young Master Cang?"

Shen Ru saw Facing Facing Cang Luo remain silent for a long time, staring blankly at her, so she gently called out, her breath fragrant as orchids, causing Facing Facing Cang Luo to feel intoxicated.

Facing Facing Cang Luo instantly snapped back to his senses and, subconsciously, took a deep breath, drawing the other's scent entirely into his body.

Very fragrant, somewhat intoxicating...

Seeing this, Shen Ru's face flushed slightly, and she playfully rolled her eyes at Facing Facing Cang Luo.

With that glance, Facing Facing Cang Luo nearly got captured, almost losing his mind; fortunately, his body was weak, and he instantly calmed down...

Facing Facing Cang Luo felt very sorrowful, quickly shifted his gaze away from the other person, and then climbed onto the war chariot.

Shen Ru was somewhat surprised, amazed by Facing Facing Cang Luo's self-control, and called out again: "Young Master Cang?"

Facing Facing Cang Luo still said nothing; sitting on the war chariot with a cold expression, he inserted the key to start it, then slightly turned the speed control handle.

Then, the war chariot slowly began to move under the shocked gazes of Shen Ru, Lu Zheng, and others, circling around the people of Shen Bing Fang.

At this moment, Lu Zheng was utterly stunned, staring wide-eyed at the mechanism vehicle that moved without wind, unable to believe it, and said: "It's, it's really a mechanism vehicle!"

The others were also shocked, having seen a mechanism vehicle for the first time, filled with wonder.

He Jiu immediately said: "Didn't I say so? This is a mechanism vehicle, Head of the Family..."

Shen Ru covered her vermilion lips with her hand, also extremely shocked; upon being called by He Jiu, she immediately said: "Young Master Cang, this humble one wishes to meet your revered master; could you introduce us?"

Facing Facing Cang Luo stopped the vehicle, looked at Shen Ru, and said indifferently: "Madam, my master departed early this morning to return to Mechanism City; I do not know when he will return next time, so... truly sorry!"

As soon as the words fell, Lu Zheng exclaimed in surprise: "Your master is a Mo Family Mechanism Master?"

A Mo Family Mechanism Master, as the name suggests, refers to someone who specializes in manufacturing mechanism vehicles and mechanism beasts, holding a transcendent status within Mo Family Mechanism City.

Is this brat's master a Mechanism Master?

Mortise-and-tenon structures, air blood slots, movable tail fins...

Are these designs meant for use on mechanism vehicles?

Lu Zheng dared not believe it; he emitted a bit of pressure to intimidate Facing Facing Cang Luo, pressing Facing Facing Cang Luo until his face turned red, breathing became difficult, meridians swelled, and he seemed about to burst apart.

Facing Facing Cang Luo hurriedly cultivated the Body-Destroying Divine Art to resist the pressure, mobilizing infinite yuan power to heal his injuries, which only slightly alleviated the situation.

Damn it!

What does this old lecher want to do?

Could he really be planning to kill and rob?

Now, Facing Facing Cang Luo was extremely regretful: going to the Martial Artist Alliance? Buying an electric motorcycle? Modifying a war chariot?

The result was that just after finishing the modification, before he could return to Profound Heaven Sect to show off and pick up girls, he was targeted.

Also, why did he show off just now? Saying his master returned to Mechanism City? Simply asking for trouble!

What to do?

Facing Facing Cang Luo showed a bitter expression, but Lu Zheng paid no heed, continuing to emit pressure and even increasing it slightly; Shen Ru did not stop him, merely watching Facing Facing Cang Luo indifferently, judging whether what Facing Facing Cang Luo said was true or false.

Watching and watching, she suddenly realized Facing Facing Cang Luo was somewhat extraordinary.

Although his cultivation was only at the Martial General realm, the mental technique he cultivated was very powerful; he could actually resist the pressure of a Wu Zun; at least... it must be a Earth-grade mental technique to achieve this.

An outer sect disciple, why does he cultivate an Earth-grade mental technique?

Could it be that his master is truly a Mo Family Mechanism Master? And the mental technique was passed down to him by his master?

But if his master is a Mo Family Mechanism Master, then why did he join Profound Heaven Sect?

Shen Ru could not figure it out; her thoughts ran wild, thinking of many things, recalling the hardships she endured over the years while struggling to support the Shen Family's foundation.

To prevent Shen Bing Fang from being swallowed by the Wang Family and the Yin Family, she chose to submit to the Governor of Danyang Commandery, exchanging for government orders, exchanging for a chance for Shen Bing Fang to barely survive...

Facing Facing Cang Luo was in immense pain, forcing himself to endure, quickly thinking of a countermeasure; after a moment, he said with difficulty: "Let me go quickly!"

"My master is not only a Mo Family Mechanism Master but also a guest of honor to the Sect Master of Profound Heaven Sect; if you don't believe me, you can go ask the Sect Master..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng was startled; the pressure applied to Facing Facing Cang Luo instantly vanished, though not because he retracted it himself, but because Shen Ru dispersed it.

With the pressure gone, Facing Facing Cang Luo groaned and fell from the war chariot, but he did not hit the ground; instead, he landed in Shen Ru's arms.

At this moment, Facing Facing Cang Luo felt he had fallen into two fragrant cotton clouds...

Satisfaction!

Happiness!

Impulse!

Uncontrollable, throbbing arousal!

But what followed was a deep sense of loss.

I... am weak in body, undeserving of such fortune!

Thinking of this, Facing Facing Cang Luo immediately deflated; the impulse was gone...

Facing Facing Cang Luo's changes within these few seconds, whether mental or physical, were clearly perceived by Shen Ru, who was holding him.

A hint of confusion flashed in Shen Ru's eyes; what was wrong with him?

Could it be that his body has a problem? Like that dead man?

Shen Ru looked at Facing Facing Cang Luo strangely, did not think much, immediately helped him up, and asked with concern: "Young Master Cang, are you alright?"

After speaking, she turned to Lu Zheng and commanded sharply: "Master Lu, do not be rude; get down!"

"This old man acted on impulse; please forgive me, young friend..."

Lu Zheng wore a look of fear; after apologizing, he hurriedly withdrew, not expecting Facing Facing Cang Luo's background to be so powerful.

Facing Facing Cang Luo said his master was a Mo Family Mechanism Master, and he believed it, because only a Mo Family Mechanism Master could manufacture mechanism vehicles.

Moreover, Facing Facing Cang Luo could produce armor design blueprints for mechanism vehicles, as well as more than twenty weapon designs from yesterday and today that far exceeded his knowledge; these could also corroborate that his master was no ordinary person.

Furthermore, Facing Facing Cang Luo said his master was a guest of honor to the Sect Master of Profound Heaven Sect; he did not think Facing Facing Cang Luo had the audacity to fraudulently use the name of a Wu Huang expert.

Adding these factors together, he had no choice but to believe Facing Facing Cang Luo's master was a Mo Family Mechanism Master; although many questions remained, at this time it was better to believe it existed than to believe it did not.

Thinking of this, Lu Zheng felt lingering fear, afraid of offending Facing Facing Cang Luo.

Shen Ru thought the same, and that was why she intervened to save Facing Facing Cang Luo.

Not just the two of them thought so—Facing Facing Cang Luo himself thought the same.

Just now, in the midst of crisis, Facing Facing Cang Luo devised a strategy of using the enemy's force against them and borrowing a tiger's might, leveraging his "master's" power and pretending to wield the sect leader's authority.

One was a Mo Family mechanical engineer, a person of high status.

The other was the sect leader of Xuantian Gate, a Wu Huang-level cultivator.

Who would dare touch him?

As for exposure later? Deal with that after surviving this crisis.

It might not even be exposed—the "master" has returned to the Mechanical City; they have no way to verify the truth.

If you have the nerve, ask the sect leader—he might become even more wary, after all, I was personally brought back to Xuantian Gate by the sect leader, and he knows me, and the Chief Supreme Elder Xuan Qiankun knows me too.

Facing Facing Cang Luo took a deep breath, did not look at Lu Zheng, and shook his head slightly: "I'm fine, thank you, Madam, for your concern."

Shen Ru gripped his hand and said softly: "Young Master Cang, would you like to visit my residence? We could discuss the matter of your appointment as guest forge master?"

This time, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

She pronounced the words "satisfied" slowly and heavily, and as she spoke, she lightly scratched his palm.

Facing Facing Cang Luo shuddered and quickly pulled his hand back, silently cursing "fox spirit," and shook his head: "No need. My master has already returned to the Mechanical City, and he won't approve."

Yesterday, my appointment as guest forge master was my own decision—I was scolded severely by my master when I returned..."

Shen Ru lightly touched her crimson lips and smiled softly: "Young Master Cang, you misunderstand. How would I dare ask a Mo Family mechanical engineer to serve in Shen Bing Fang?"

I... wish to hire you, Young Master Cang, as a guest forge master for Shen Bing Fang. What do you say?"

"Me?" Facing Facing Cang Luo blinked, frowning: "I'm not a forge master, and my strength is low..."

Shen Ru shook her head gently: "Young Master, you're mistaken. If you've become a disciple of a Mo Family mechanical engineer, you must have exceptional talent."

As I said yesterday, you only need to handle the design—surely that's not difficult for you?"

Facing Facing Cang Luo hesitated. Should he accept? Extra income was always good.

But hadn't he just escaped Hukou? Was he now walking into a wolf's den?

His master was fake—eventually, the truth would come out.

Facing Facing Cang Luo thought for a moment and said: "Madam, could you give me a few days to consider?"

"Of course." Shen Ru nodded lightly, then added: "Then... would you care to rest briefly at my residence now? Let me properly fulfill my duty as host?"

Facing Facing Cang Luo refused again: "Thank you for your kindness, Madam, but no. We'll meet again later."

Saying this, Facing Facing Cang Luo reactivated the war chariot, turned the crank, and slowly drove away.

This time, Shen Ru made no further attempt to stop him, and Lu Zheng said nothing. Facing Facing Cang Luo exhaled in relief, then gradually increased speed, racing toward Xuantian Gate without looking back.

As for the guest forge master matter—deal with it later.

After Facing Facing Cang Luo departed, Lu Zheng immediately said: "Lord, that boy's words may not be true..."

Shen Ru shook her head slightly and said sternly: "I will investigate myself. Do not act on your own initiative..."