Chapter 915: with translation of chapter title

915. Chapter 913: Speaking is fine!

"Speaking is fine!"

Zhao steward smiled faintly and said.

Lu Tianfeng pondered a moment, nodded and said: "Good! Then I'll speak plainly!"

"Hmm!"

Lu Tianfeng nodded and smiled, a gleam bursting in his eyes.

"I, Lu, have always been too occupied to divide myself, so..."

"Oh, don't worry about that!" Zhao steward frowned slightly, thought briefly, then immediately understood and waved his hand in agreement without hesitation.

"Great! However..." Lu Tianfeng shifted the conversation.

"Hmm?" Zhao steward's eye twitched, feeling teased, but due to Lu Tianfeng's status he could only suppress his anger.

"Cough! However... Uncle, this time you're going to the outskirts of Cangjing, which is thousands of li away from our Cangjing; this journey is really too far..."

Lu Tianfeng scratched his head and gave a bitter smile, appearing as if he wanted to speak but held back, causing Zhao steward's mouth to twitch and him to curse incessantly in his heart.

Lu Tianfeng's words simply meant that the thing he wanted was too valuable, so he wanted money from their Cangyun Sect; put bluntly, it's extortion!

"Hmph!" Zhao steward gritted his teeth and snorted coldly, wishing he could slap the other to death with one palm.

"Rest assured, Nephew Lu, as long as you complete the mission, the sect's rewards will surely not miss you."

"Hehe, thank you, Uncle!"

Lu Tianfeng cupped his fists and smiled, a hint of cunning flashing deep in his eyes.

Then he bade farewell and left, departing from the Cangyun Sect.

Outside the south gate of Cangjing, Lu Tianfeng leapt onto his horse and galloped swiftly toward the south of Canglanguo.

Although this fine horse is merely a fifth-grade flame colt demon beast, its speed is also astonishing; within a few days it crossed the entire territory of Canglanguo and reached the outskirts of Cangjing.

"Near Cangjing, there actually exists a city of this scale?"

Lu Tianfeng gazed ahead at the majestic huge city, unable to help but marvel in astonishment.

In his eyes, this city before him was no different from a small town.

But its volume and scale are absolutely colossal, and its wall height far exceeds that of ordinary cities by many times; if speaking solely of defensive strength, it's probably not much weaker than the capital of Cangjing.

Moreover, beside this majestic huge city, there are three other cities of similar scale, positioned in a triangular formation, mutually supporting each other.

"This is the northern frontier of Cangjing; aside from a few small mountain ranges, it's basically wilderness, no wonder spiritual herb resources are scarce and cultivation for martial artists is so difficult!"

Lu Tianfeng muttered to himself, thoughts surging in his mind, full of anticipation for this journey.

Although this huge city is not large in scale, due to its proximity to the barren wilderness, the surrounding resources are abundant, especially medicinal herbs and mineral deposits, making them even more tempting.

And the spiritual herb he seeks happens to grow in this barren soil.

"Giddyap!"

A crisp sound of horse hooves echoed through the street; Lu Yuan spurred the flame colt and flew into the huge city.

Boom—

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the flame colt carried Lu Yuan down onto a bustling street in the southern part of the city; its hooves kicked up dust, drawing the attention of passersby who turned to look.

"Hiss! Isn't he the genius on Cangjing's rankings?"

"What! He is Lu Yuan!"

"Wow! So handsome!"

Upon seeing Lu Yuan arrive, everyone cast reverent gazes; some even grew excited, eyes reddening, faces flushed with fervor.

The Lu Family is one of the top clans of Canglanguo, and Lu Yuan, as the pride of the Lu Family, naturally attracts attention, admired and envied by countless martial artists of Canglanguo.

However, in such an environment, Lu Yuan has long grown accustomed, too lazy to bother with the strange looks around him. After entering the city, he first found an inn to wash up briefly, then prepared to gather information.

And just then, a noisy discussion suddenly came from the street corner.

"What, the elders of Cangyun Sect have come?"

"Good heavens! This is big news!"

"Quick! Let's hurry over!"

Rumble rumble! Accompanied by a noisy clamor of footsteps, over a dozen martial artists surrounded three spacious luxurious carriages, filing out and heading straight toward the northern part of the city.

"Hiss! How magnificent!"

Lu Yuan's brow twitched sharply, a flash of excitement crossing his eyes.

Although Canglanguo is merely a speck of land, as the foremost of the nine great empires of the Canglang Kingdom, its populace's quality and martial arts standards are clearly far above those of other kingdoms.

Lu Yuan roughly estimated that even within Cangjing, those who have reached the entry level in martial arts are few and far between, and as for peak experts, according to his knowledge there seems to be only one.

Even among the three great families of Cangjing such beings are extremely rare, let alone within Cangjing city itself, where they are virtually unseen!

But the sight before him broadened his horizons!

"Hehe, have you heard? Today the three elders of Cangyun Sect will hold a martial arts tea gathering at the most luxurious teahouse in Cangjing, widely inviting fellow practitioners!"

"Really? Haha, that's great! This grand event will surely be a feast for the eyes!"

"Hehe, let me be frank—I specially booked two VIP seats last night; as long as I sit at the front few tables, I'm sure to have a feast for the eyes!"

"Really?"

"Of course it's true! Could I possibly deceive you?"

"Wow! That's fantastic!"

"Hurry up! I can't wait to go see it!"

Over a dozen martial artists escorted that imposing luxurious carriage as it hurried around the street corner, instantly disappearing from everyone's sight.

Lu Yuan shook his head and smiled, his eyes blazing with light!

Martial Arts Tea Meeting! Hehe, it seems the Cangyun Sect is also quite renowned!

He originally didn't have high hopes for this Martial Arts Tea Meeting, because he had just passed the assessment not long ago.

Moreover, he was only a low-ranking martial apprentice, so standing out at the Martial Arts Tea Meeting would probably not be easy.

However, upon hearing the other party's conversation, the situation had clearly changed, and his confidence surged instantly.

"Cangyun Sect? That name sounds so familiar; why do I keep feeling like I've heard it before?"

Lu Yuan focused his thoughts, suddenly his mind and spirit were shaken, his pupils constricted sharply! "Hiss! Could it be..."

Lu Yuan's eye twitched wildly, and his face suddenly became uncertain.

One of the nine major sects of Canglanguo, the Cangyun Sect!

That is a sect with formidable strength!

"An Elder of the Cangyun Sect has personally come to Cangjing? I recall the Cangyun Sect has three hundred disciples, right? Could it be the annual recruitment ceremony?"

Lu Yuan muttered to himself, sparks flashing like flint in his mind nonstop; upon thinking this, he couldn't help but twitch the corners of his eyes several times fiercely.

The Martial Arts Tea Meeting held annually by the Cangyun Sect might be just a rumor to ordinary martial artists, but for experts like him it is not unfamiliar.

After all, the Cangyun Sect's annual Martial Arts Tea Meeting is a great opportunity longed for by martial artists eager for cultivation techniques and martial skills, as well as some loose cultivators.

If one is lucky enough, there is even a chance to obtain the rare elixirs bestowed by the Cangyun Sect, making one's cultivation path smooth and unobstructed, thus reaping great benefits! For martial artists of Canglanguo, such an opportunity is absolutely not to be missed!

"In that case, wouldn't I be able to..."

Lu Yuan's eyes flickered, faintly revealing a scorching hue! (End of chapter)