Chapter 44: A Letter From Wan'er, I Got a Treasure
"Return to Linyou County within one month."
"My strength has reached the middle stage of the spiritual sea realm. What about you, Zhou Fan? Can you consummate the marriage?"
Reading the two sentences in the letter, the smile on Zhou Fan's face suddenly disappeared.
Satire!
Chiguoguo’s irony!
"Wan'er, wait!"
"When you come back, I will definitely let you know how considerate my husband is!"
Without saying a word, he handed a stack of talismans and elixirs to his mother, then turned around and went to retreat.
Isn’t it the middle stage of the spiritual sea realm?
Not difficult!
Not difficult!
"Understanding?"
Chen Guoer frowned slightly, confused, looking at the talisman and elixir in her hand, and then her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.
Fourth...fourth grade talisman?
Fourth...grade four elixir?
"this……"
"Lao Zhou can come out of seclusion!"
"I can finally improve my strength!"
She hurriedly knocked on Zhou Tianxiong's retreat.
That night.
"Buzz!"
Zhou Tianxiong's body and soul injuries were completely repaired, his strength returned to its peak, his soul was as solid as ever, and he could refine fourth-grade talismans and fourth-grade elixirs.
"Very good!"
He was very happy.
After all these years, I can finally show off my skills again!
Half an hour later.
"Buzz!"
Chen Guoer's strength has reached the early stage of Yuling Realm, subverting everyone's understanding of the saying that 'talent determines the upper limit'.
"Very good."
She was very happy.
After all these years, it is finally no longer a drag.
The Yuling Realm is a high-end combat power level in Dayue, so it can protect itself.
What's more, she holds endless fourth-grade talismans in her hand!
"What a strong aura!"
"Someone has broken through to the early stage of the Spirit Control Realm!"
"Is it Chen Guo'er?"
In the dark corner of Zhou Mansion, a hoarse voice sounded: "What secret does the Zhou family have? How can an ordinary person with three meridians break through to the early stage of Yuling Realm?"
"If we don't find out this, we will never try to bring down the Zhou family."
"It seems... I need to lurk for a while, explore this place carefully, and then make plans."
"Chirp!"
The next moment, a nighthawk soared from his shoulder.
Sheriff's Mansion.
"Um?"
Governor Ye stared at Nighthawk in front of him and frowned: "Wait a minute? What exactly does Xiao Qian want to do? Doesn't he know that the Zhou family will become stronger every day?"
Although he was confused, he did not dare to disobey the order.
because……
From the moment the Moon Emperor issued his decree, he became a dog of the Xiao family.
Dogs must obey their masters.
Ten days later.
At nightfall.
After Mr. Xiao finished cleaning the Zhou family's courtyard, he returned to his room as usual.
He Zai, who was in the same hospital, was singing to wine in his own room, in a drunken state: "I can't tolerate the false reputation, but instead sing in a low voice."
"What's so good about that kid Qiu Shui? He's so highly regarded, and his monthly salary is ten times as much as mine!"
"Mrs. Zhou, you are not Bole!"
After a while.
A figure in black robe walked into an alley not far from Zhou Mansion.
In the alley, a burping local dog wandered casually, and its owner was spreading peppercorns in front of a neighbor's door.
The figure in black robe took out a rotten peanut and chewed it slowly while walking.
"Boss."
Seeing this, the dog owner's eyes flashed and he followed.
"Three things."
The figure in black robe said angrily: "First, let Shadow go and keep an eye on Zhou Jie in person. This person is likely to be involved in a big secret of the Zhou family."
"Second, Zhou Tianxiong is suspected not to be in the Zhou Mansion. Let's ask the assassins from the Blood Clothes Pavilion to assassinate Chen Guoer and find out where Zhou Tianxiong has gone."
"Third, there is a little kid named Qiu Shui. Let's check his background."
"be quick!"
"yes!"
The dog owner turned around and walked away, disappearing within a few steps.
"This skin can't be taken off yet."
The black-robed figure turned and left.
Thirteen days later.
In an alley not far from Zhou Mansion.
"Boss."
"Zhou Jie has never shown up, and his shadow cannot be followed."
"The killer of the 'Blood Clothes Pavilion' has arrived in Lingcheng and will take action in the near future. Zhou Tianxiong's departure is suspected to be related to a group of mysterious people. I still need time to find out the specific situation."
"Qiu Shui, seventeen years old, unmarried. Three generations of his ancestors have been blacksmiths with superb skills. This son has never practiced martial arts. He has been blacksmithing since he was a child. His talent for making weapons is amazing, far surpassing that of his grandfather and father. He is expected to become a 'weapon master'."
Dog owner report.
"Armsmaster?"
"Still a genius weapon master?"
The black-robed figure nodded and said, "Then kill him."
"yes!"
The dog owner nodded and left.
Fifteen days later.
Inside the Immortal Mansion.
"Buzz!"
"Middle stage of spiritual sea realm!"
"The emperor pays off! Hard work will pay off!"
Zhou Fan, who has been immersed in hard training, finally improved a lot in strength: "After taking a three-line soul-controlling pill, I finally made a breakthrough!"
"Wan'er, I'm catching up with you."
I don't know how long it took, but he finally stabilized his aura that was a little weak due to taking the pill.
"I wonder if Wan'er is back?"
Zhou Fan left the Immortal Mansion.
After a while.
"Not back yet?"
Zhou Fan nodded and asked, "Mom, what happened during this time?"
"That's too much."
Chen Guoer said: "A few days ago, Zhou Jie sent ten spiritual stones!"
"There are people from Daqing who want to trade with us. Your father is preparing to open up a second trade route and decided to negotiate in person. He has already left."
"That's right! Your father's strength has reached the late stage of the Soul Control Realm, and his soul injuries have also healed. He can protect himself in Daqing, so there is no need to worry."
"Um."
Zhou Fan smiled lightly and said, "Old Zhou has figured it out."
"Your father is not stupid."
Chen Guoer said: "Zhou Jie will send the next batch of spiritual stones soon. Your father said that these spiritual stones belong to you."
"Um."
Zhou Fan didn't object either.
Spiritual stones can speed up cultivation and have no side effects. He is in urgent need of them now.
"Mother, you don't need it?"
he asked curiously.
"As long as your father is here, I don't need it."
Chen Guoer said.
"Well……"
Zhou Fan asked curiously: "I have always been curious, what does your improvement in strength have to do with Lao Zhou?"
"Pleading for mercy for Old Man Liu and others, the man who is related to Master Zhu has disappeared."
Chen Guoer seemed not to have heard Zhou Fan's inquiry and said, "You are right, there is something fishy about Old Man Liu and others escaping from the county."
"..."
Zhou Fan knew that his mother didn't want to say more, so he didn't continue to ask questions. He followed her words and asked, "What's going on over there in Qiushui? Is there anything abnormal?"
"Qiushui is a great talent!"
"A few days ago, this boy made a big breakthrough in the art of weapon refining. He can forge talismans! Now the masters of the entire weapon refining workshop respect him extremely. I made him the deputy master of the weapon refining workshop."
Chen Guoer was overjoyed.
"oh?"
"Total weapon?!"
Zhou Fan's pupils shrank slightly.
There are different grades of sharp weapons in the world. The lowest ones are the various knives circulating in the market, the second lowest ones are the various sharp weapons commonly used by warriors, and then there are various famous weapons that can cut iron like clay.
The Talisman weapon is a sharp weapon that is higher than the famous weapon that can be cut from iron like clay. The forging process is complicated and requires one go. It cannot be forged by those without strong soul power.
The most important thing is that the forger can integrate his own emotions into the talisman, thus making the talisman fundamentally different from all other weapons in the world.
Those who forge talisman tools are called 'tool masters', and they are the most noble profession in the Dragon God Continent.
"Did you find a treasure?"
Zhou Fan narrowed his eyes and said, "What a coincidence."
"Are you still doubting him?"
Chen Guoer frowned and asked: "These days, he has been focusing on refining weapons and has never left the weapon refining workshop. He has already refined two talismans!"
"The more useful a person is, the more likely they are to have access to the secrets of my Zhou family."
Zhou Fan said calmly: "Let's go and have a look."
"Xiaofan."
"He Zai was able to escape pursuit. This in itself is worthy of further investigation. Why don't you doubt him?"
Chen Guoer asked curiously.
"He's just a loser. He has no chance to come into contact with the secrets of my Zhou family."
Zhou Fan strode away: "So what if there's a problem?"
"this……"
Chen Guoer paused.
That seems to be the case?
The enemy will not arrange for a waste to be sent to the Zhou family.
Weapon Refining Workshop.
Located on the west side of the Zhou Mansion, there are hidden enemies all around, and all of them are holding multiple third-grade talismans. This is already a very high level of defense.
“Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding!”
"Bang!"
…
The sound of hammering is endless and very harsh.
Zhou Fan and Chen Guoer strode in, and the busy scene of weapon refining came into view.
"lady!"
"Master Fan!"
All the masters saluted respectfully.
"You are Welcome."
"You are busy with your business, I just want to take a look."
Zhou Fan waved his hand.
Chen Guoer introduced: "The rise of our Zhou family depends entirely on talismans and elixirs. If we can master the weapon refining industry, then... the Zhou family will walk on three legs, and its status will be improved again, making it even more unshakable."
"When the time comes, the Moon Emperor will not even dare to touch my Zhou family!"
"Um."
Zhou Fan nodded, thinking about what weapons could be grown in the spiritual field?
While talking, the two of them came to the deepest part of the weapon refining workshop.
A shirtless young man, revealing strong muscles and bronzed skin, was concentrating on forging a long sword in his hand, unaware of the approach of Zhou Fan and Chen Guoer.
Unlike other blacksmiths, when he forges, his sound is not harsh, but instead coincides with a certain rhythm, making people unconsciously indulge in it.
"This sword is about to be forged successfully!"
Chen Guoer's eyes lit up and she lowered her voice and said.
"Buzz!"
The next moment, overwhelming murderous intent burst out from the boy's body, and his eyes turned blood red.
The long sword in his hand trembled crazily, and then the killing intent in the young man's body faded away like a tide, disappearing completely in the blink of an eye.
"Qiu Shui has restrained his murderous intent?"
"wrong!"
"The sword is swallowing the killing intent!"
Zhou Fan's eyes widened in surprise.
This magical scene really surprised him and opened his eyes!
"What a strong murderous intention!"
"This sword will be very strong!"
Chen Guoer blurted out: "It's stronger than ordinary talismans!"
She looked at Qiu Shui with eyes full of appreciation and surprise. He had just started training the talisman and was able to forge such a powerful talisman. In the future...
Unlimited!
"Um?"
Suddenly, she frowned and realized something was wrong.
At this moment, the young man held the sword, turned around suddenly, and stabbed sharply...