After leaving the library, they found that Huahua Feng had left. Zhuo Mufeng had nothing to do, so he came to the private courtyard prepared for him by the Wu Mansion, closed the door, and immediately began to exercise according to the method of Lihuo Xuanbing Zhenqi.
About two hours later.
Zhuo Mufeng opened his eyes and smiled bitterly.
Four-star martial arts is four-star martial arts. Although he has completely mastered the essence and secrets, he can still feel the tedious operation of internal power, and the mental energy consumed is far from comparable to that of three-star martial arts.
But it's normal. After all, it involves the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, which is equivalent to connecting all the most important meridians in the body. It's no wonder that many people, even if they have obtained four-star martial arts, can't practice it at all due to limited qualifications.
Without the Quanwu Triple Sect, Zhuo Mufeng estimated that he would be in trouble.
"Young Master, the alliance leader invites you to go to Guiyuan Pavilion." The sky was getting dark, lights shined through the window panes from outside, and the respectful voice of the maid sounded outside the door.
Everyone used to call Zhuo Mufeng the eldest son, but now he has become the eldest young master, which corresponds to Wu Yuanyuan's eldest lady. The simple difference in title means too much meaning.
Knowing that he was going to treat himself to a meal, Zhuo Mufeng, as he had said before when they parted, did not delay. After checking, he opened the door and walked through the rockery and flowing water under the leadership of the maid.
In the Wu Mansion, there are pavilions, pavilions, green forests, and a green lake in the middle with microwaves.
A palace lantern stands at regular intervals on the white jade railings beside the lake. The sparks are dotted in the night, making the light waves bright and making the pavilion in the lake look like it is covered with a layer of golden-green floating water gauze.
The beauty of tranquility.
Five people had already taken their seats in the pavilion.
Zhuo Mufeng walked along the lake promenade and walked into the pavilion. He found that in addition to Wu Guanting, Miao Qingcheng and Wu Yuanyuan, Huahua Feng and Lan Xiang were also present.
Zhuo Mufeng quickly greeted them one by one.
"Hahaha, I've wanted to call you for a long time, but I heard that you were practicing, so I waited until now. Sit down quickly." Wu Guanting stretched out his hand and pulled Zhuo Mufeng to the side.
Looking at the dazzling array of delicacies on the stone table, they were really full of color, flavor and flavor. However, they didn't take a bite and they were obviously waiting for him. Even though Zhuo Mufeng was thick-skinned, he couldn't bear it. He wanted to stand up and apologize, but Wu Guanting held him down.
: "Okay, there are no outsiders here, no need to be polite."
Zhuo Mufeng looked at the other people's faces. Miao Qingcheng had a smile on her face, Wu Yuanyuan lowered her head, and Huahua Feng winked at him. The only one who looked plainer was Lan Xiang, but the two parties didn't have much contact, which was reasonable.
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Miao Qingcheng said to the maid behind him: "Xiao Qi, serve the wine."
The maid said yes, and the other five maids in the pavilion immediately started to move. They each picked up the glass wine bottles on the table and poured wine for the person in charge. For a while, the aroma of wine floated in the night of the small pavilion.
Wu Guanting didn't talk much about Yangzhou City. He acted like the head of the family, chatting with Zhuo Mufeng and others while eating, leading daily topics.
Miao Qingcheng filled in the blanks from time to time, talking to two disciples and an adopted son, without making them feel left out. Wu Yuanyuan, on the other hand, remained silent from beginning to end, and she didn't know what medicine she had taken wrong.
After drinking for three rounds, Wu Guanting suddenly said to Zhuo Mufeng: "I went to the second floor of the library today. What do you think?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone else present looked at Zhuo Mufeng, Lan Xiang's expression changed slightly, and Wu Yuanyuan raised her head.
Anyone who is from the Sanjiang League knows what it means to enter the second floor of the library.
Little did he know that this was what Zhuo Mufeng was most afraid of being asked. Last time Wu Guanting asked him to learn the four-star martial arts in the alliance, but he dragged him until now.
With Wu Guanting's current level of respect, he will definitely make him study five-star martial arts.
Zhuo Mufeng, one with two heads, said sternly: "Thank you foster father for your kindness." Suddenly he smiled bitterly: "But after looking at it today, the child knows how profound the five-star martial arts is, and I am afraid that it is not something that a child can practice."
He was afraid that Wu Guanting would make any demands, so he blocked them with words in advance.
Unexpectedly, Huahua Feng next to him smiled and said: "Mu Feng, don't be humble. We are all our own people here. It's pointless to be secretive! I know your talent. Others can't practice five-star martial arts, but you can definitely do it."
Zhuo Mufeng said helplessly: "Brother, I didn't hide anything."
Huahua Feng shook his head with a smile, and tapped Zhuo Mufeng with his finger, as if he had seen through you, making Zhuo Mufeng want to punch him.
Wu Guanting also smiled cheerfully: "Mu Feng, give me a warning for my father, how long will it take for you to master the Nine Rainbow Sword Jue?" He drank a few glasses of wine and seemed to be in high spirits.
Zhuo Mufeng was speechless, raised his eyes, and said tentatively: "It's hard to say, I'm afraid it will take a few years of work."
He had investigated this matter a long time ago and knew that the top dozens of people on the Tianxing Ranking usually practiced five-star martial arts, but most of them had practiced for more than five years before reaching Xiaocheng.
Therefore, I feel that if the answer is a few years, although it does not meet the position of a peerless genius, it will not be too embarrassing and will give myself a certain amount of room for maneuver.
Unexpectedly, Miao Qingcheng laughed as soon as these words came out of her mouth: "I heard from Yuan Yatou that you have perfected the transformation of your essence. This kind of understanding is rare among your peers in the world. Even Feng'er is not as good as you.
But I can also see that your child is lazy by nature. If I don’t give you a sense of urgency, you won’t know how to work hard! Three months later, my mother will check your progress after three months. You must practice the Nine Rainbow Sword Jue.
To Xiaocheng.”
Hearing this, Zhuo Mufeng almost spit out the wine in his mouth, his scalp was sweating, his body felt weak, and he almost wanted to run away.
He really wanted to ask how the lazy side of his nature was discovered. When had I ever been lazy? It was still three months later. Zhuo Mufeng secretly complained that without the help of the light group, he might not be able to achieve success even if he was given three years to practice.
ah.
After thinking about it, he needed to have a reference for this matter. Zhuo Mufeng forced himself to calm down, looked at Wu Yuanyuan who was looking at him and then suddenly looked away, and said with a smile: "Sister, I don't know how long it took you to practice to Xiaocheng."
He was amazed at Wu Yuanyuan's talent in martial arts, because he knew some things from Hua Feng and thought he needed a reference.
But when these words fell into Wu Yuanyuan's ears, they had another meaning. It felt as if Zhuo Mufeng deliberately asked her to reveal the answer, and then surpassed her with actual actions to defeat her.
Wu Yuanyuan gritted her teeth and lowered her head in silence.
Zhuo Mufeng didn't want to offend the other party, so he quickly smiled and said: "If you don't want to say anything, just forget it."
A provocation? This bastard really wants to embarrass me?
Wu Yuanyuan was so angry that she would have started talking about it normally, but she didn't know what she thought of at this moment. She looked at that smiling face and whispered: "Three and a half months."
Zhuo Mufeng was shocked when he heard this. He almost didn't take the air-conditioning. He knew that the other party was very talented, but he was still a little frightened. He quickly gave a thumbs up: "This girl is really extraordinary!"
Is this to promote herself first, and then step on her to gain fame later? Wu Yuanyuan bit her lips and did not say a word.
At this time, Zhuo Mufeng was not in the mood to look at her face. He had already started scolding her in his heart. She asked him to practice the five-star swordsmanship to a moderate level in three months, just to tease him.
Before he could think of how to refuse, and just as he was in a hurry, Wu Guanting gave him another fatal blow: "What your foster mother said makes sense, just three months. As a swordsman, you must be very good at practicing the Nine Rainbow Sword Art. As a father.
But I’m really looking forward to your performance then!”
Zhuo Mufeng is a little confused. Are you looking forward to it? I'm afraid you will slap me to death. What should I do now? Once the secret is revealed, it will definitely affect his future in the Sanjiang League!
Zhuo Mufeng's forehead was sweating. Looking at the looks of several people, he could not delay this matter any longer. Besides, if he refused, he might arouse suspicion and resentment.
The problem is that he doesn’t have that much ability!
After thinking about it, Zhuo Mufeng finally thought of the power pillar value. Since the power pillar value can improve the proficiency of three-star martial arts, there is no reason why it cannot improve the four-star martial arts.
This is the only way he can get through at the moment. Gritting his teeth secretly, Zhuo Mufeng suddenly stood up, solemnly clasped his fists and said, "Father, I have something to ask of you."
None of them knew why he was acting like this suddenly, and they were all a little dazed. Wu Guanting asked in confusion: "What's the matter?"
Zhuo Mufeng: "Father, it has been quite a while since my son joined the Sanjiang Alliance, and he has been studying secretly.
However, the child also knows that his abilities are low and his qualifications are mediocre, and he does not dare to take on too much responsibility. Now he is just asking his adoptive father to bear a little burden, so that the child can share his worries for his adoptive father!"
This guy obviously wants to find a position to increase his power, but he talks nicely.
How could those present here not understand what he meant? Wu Guanting muttered: "My father has already had this plan, but I wanted to wait until your martial arts became better and then practice hard for a few more years."
If I continue to dive in, I will leave!
Zhuo Mufeng said with emotion: "Father, my son is enjoying the resources of the Sanjiang Alliance but has never made any contribution. I feel uneasy! What's more, he will also trap his adoptive father in an unjust situation. As the son of his adoptive father, he should not
Instead of hiding behind, we should lead by example. I beg my adoptive father to help me!"
Bow to the end, which means you won’t give up until you agree.
Lan Xiang's eyes flickered across the table.
No one would feel comfortable being pressed down by someone who fell from the sky. This time, he could clearly feel that the attitude of the master and his wife towards Zhuo Mufeng was clearly more affectionate than towards him.
In the past, he admired Zhuo Mufeng, but that was because the level difference between the two parties was too big and there was no conflict of interest. But it is different now. In terms of status, at least on the surface, Zhuo Mufeng is still above him.
Jealousy made Lan Xiang almost lose his temper. When he heard Zhuo Mufeng's words, his face brightened a little. He didn't expect that this guy could be so aware and responsible, so he was not without merit.
Huahua Feng laughed loudly: "Mu Feng is worrying too much!" His face was full of relief. Mu Feng could think so, and he was worthy of the respect of his master and his wife. He was indeed a person who valued love and righteousness.
Wu Yuanyuan raised her head and looked at Zhuo Mufeng, with an inexplicable expression on her face.
Wu Guanting and Miao Qingcheng looked at each other, and Miao Qingcheng smiled softly and said: "Son, how come you don't recognize your adoptive father's kindness. It should be noted that although the Sanjiang Alliance is headed by your adoptive father, once it comes to matters, even if you are the adoptive father,
Father, I will never disregard the rules of the alliance and seek favoritism.
If you participate in it, you must understand that everything depends on you. Others may respect you because of your identity, but that is only on the surface. Whether you can really gain a foothold and create a career will still depend on you.
It depends on yourself, do you want to go?"
Is this a promise?
Zhuo Mufeng was overjoyed. He didn't know if he could be recognized by the Sanjiang League with his ability. He only knew that if he didn't get a position first, he would definitely not be able to fool the two people in front of him in three months. He said confidently: "My son has no hesitation, please ask for help."