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After Bao Rui left, Liu Guanfeng began to think about how to obtain other medicinal herbs. A child buying so many herbs at once would definitely raise suspicion; even his parents would have a hard time explaining it, and if things went wrong, it could expose him. After pondering for a while, he finally came up with a more reliable plan.
He got up and left the room, heading to his father Liu Yong'an's study. Liu Yong'an was busy with official duties. He knocked on the door, and his father's voice came from inside, "Come in."
Approaching his father's desk, he said, "Father."
"It's Feng'er. What is it?" his father asked.
"Father, I was wondering if we have any Medical Books at home."
"What do you need those for?" his father asked, puzzled.
"I've thought about it. Since I cannot become a knight, it would be good to understand some pharmacology. In case I encounter danger when I'm out and the guards are injured, I can provide timely treatment to ensure the safety of my knights."
"Well, that's a good idea. We do have a few Medical Books at home; they're on the shelf. You can take them yourself."
"Thank you, Father." After saying this, Liu Guanfeng went to the bookshelf and took down all three Medical Books. Turning back to his father, he asked, "Father, what should I do if I want to use some herbs?"
"If you need herbs for practice, just ask the steward Liu Fu directly. I'll inform him shortly."
"Thank you, Father. I will take my leave now." After bowing deeply to his father, he exited the room.
The first step was finally successful.
Back in his room, he pretended to study the Medical Books. Liu Guanfeng's main purpose was to look for ready-made prescriptions in the Medical Books and find other herbs needed for Iron Skin Soup. After a while, Bao Rui returned from outside. In addition to the herbs Liu Guanfeng needed, Bao Rui also brought back some snacks.
Liu Guanfeng asked Bao Rui, "Why is that?"
Bao Rui replied, "I think the young master wants me to buy herbs for something he doesn't want others to know about. If I buy the herbs directly, it might attract attention and questions. But if I use snacks as an excuse, it will save me a lot of trouble."
Liu Guanfeng nodded, "Good job. Remember, I won't treat you unfairly. You can leave some of these snacks with me, and take the rest back to share with Copper Bull and the others."
Although Bao Rui was clever, he was still a child. Seeing that Liu Guanfeng had given them so many snacks, he happily went off to find Copper Bull and Iron Bull to enjoy the treats. Liu Guanfeng continued to read his Medical Books.
After lunch, Liu Guanfeng called Bao Rui and the other two to wait in the hall for their father, wondering what he wanted to do. After a while, Liu Yong'an arrived.
Liu Yong'an stood before the four of them and said, "You are all now of school age, so today I have enrolled all four of you. Starting from August 1st, you three will attend Rainfront Academy in Rain City along with Feng'er.
Moreover, you will all become knights. Soon, I will take you to Zhang's Blacksmith Shop to have each of you forge a suitable weapon. Now, follow me."
With that, Liu Yong'an led Liu Guanfeng and the others to Zhang's Blacksmith Shop. This shop was run by the Zhang Family, one of the three major families in Rain City, which primarily dealt in ores and weapons. Zhang's Blacksmith Shop was also the largest blacksmith shop in Rain City.
Upon arriving at the Blacksmith Shop, the five of them got off the carriage. The shop was a two-story building with a hammer hanging above the entrance. The large golden characters above the door read "Zhang's Blacksmith Shop."
Inside the Blacksmith Shop, they saw various weapons hanging on the walls. The sound of hammering could be heard from the back. As soon as the shopkeeper saw Liu Yong'an and the five people enter, he immediately smiled and came out to greet them. "General Liu, welcome! You are a distinguished guest; please enjoy tea upstairs."
After saying this, he led Liu Yong'an and Liu Guanfeng up to the second floor. Liu Yong'an and Liu Guanfeng sat down on chairs while Bao Rui and the other two stood behind them. The shopkeeper stood in front of Liu Yong'an and smiled as he asked, "General Liu, what can I assist you with today? I will do my utmost to fulfill your request."
At that moment, a servant brought in tea. After taking a sip, Liu Yong'an said, "I am here today for them to choose their weapons. Shopkeeper, please see if there are any suitable weapons for them."
The shopkeeper looked at Liu Guanfeng and asked, "Young master, what kind of weapon do you need? Did you see anything you liked on the first floor?"
Liu Guanfeng looked at the Shopkeeper and said, "I don't need much, just give me a One-Handed Sword."
"Feng'er, don't you want to get a weapon you like?"
"Father, I only need a One-Handed Sword for decoration. Besides, I don't know how to use other weapons; just having it for show is enough."
"Then it's up to you. What kind of weapons do you three need?" Liu Yong'an turned to look at Bao Rui and the others.
Copper Bull stepped forward and said, "Sir, may I have two iron rods? As long as they are the same length as a One-Handed Sword, that will do."
The Shopkeeper pondered for a moment and replied, "We don't have the weapons this young master needs readily available."
"Then let's have the blacksmith make them." The father said.
"General Liu, please wait a moment." He then waved to a maid standing nearby, "Go to the backyard and call Master Meng." After a short while, footsteps could be heard coming from downstairs.
A middle-aged man in his forties came upstairs. He had a beard and was dressed in a sleeveless top, showcasing his strong muscles. The man bowed in front of the father and said, "I am Meng Tie, here to greet General Liu."
"General Liu, this Master Meng is one of the best blacksmiths we have here. If these young ones want their own weapons, they can tell Master Meng their requirements, and he will fulfill them," the Shopkeeper explained.
Liu Yong'an nodded and said to Bao Rui and the others behind him, "You can tell Master Meng what kind of weapons you want and any specific requirements you have."
Copper Bull spoke up first: "Master Meng, I would like a pair of iron rods with lengths similar to a One-Handed Sword, weighing around twenty pounds each." Copper Bull gestured while explaining to Master Meng, who was diligently taking notes.
Once Copper Bull finished speaking, Iron Bull eagerly stepped forward: "Master Meng, I also want two iron rods with a weight of about twenty pounds each. However, could you make the tops of the rods cone-shaped?"
Bao Rui approached Master Meng and said, "Master Meng, I only need two One-Handed Swords. They shouldn't be too heavy; around five pounds each will do."
After noting the requests of the three individuals, Master Meng went down to forge the weapons. As he left, he informed them that the items would be ready by tomorrow afternoon. At that moment, the Shopkeeper approached.
"General Liu has ordered three ordinary weapons for a total of six gold coins, plus one gold coin for the young master's weapon, making it seven gold coins in total. I'll give you a fifty percent discount, so it will be three gold coins and five Silver Coins. You can just give me three gold coins to round it off."
Liu Yong'an placed three gold coins on the table and instructed the Shopkeeper to deliver the forged weapons to their home. He then left with Liu Guanfeng and the other two.
On the way back, Liu Guanfeng asked his father why they received a fifty percent discount and why they rounded down. Liu Yong'an simply replied, "Because the Zhang Family is our City Defense Army's supplier for weaponry."
Liu Guanfeng sighed sincerely, "Having power is really nice."
By the time they returned home, it was already dinner time. After having dinner with his parents, Liu Guanfeng returned to his own courtyard.
After having a servant prepare a bath for him, he dismissed all the servants because Liu Guanfeng was preparing to take a Cleansing Pill. He had XP guard at the door for him since he didn't want anyone to find out his secret too soon. Once everything was arranged, he activated the Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array.
Sitting cross-legged, he took out a Small Box containing the Cleansing Pill. Looking at the Small Box, he thought: I wonder if it's past its expiration date; I hope it won't cause any problems if I eat it. If something really goes wrong, it would be quite a scene.
I could end up being the first person to die from taking expired medicine after crossing over. Then I'd have something to brag about—don't underestimate me; I'm someone who died from poisoning after taking expired medicine in another world.
After indulging in his thoughts for a moment, he opened the box to reveal a green spherical pill inside. Holding the pill in his hand, he examined it before gently placing the Cleansing Pill into his mouth. He adjusted his breathing and began refining the Cleansing Pill using the first layer of Mind Method from Chaos Initial Skill.
Liu Guanfeng gradually felt changes in his body. With each cycle of Chaos Initial Skill, he felt lighter and more comfortable from within to without. After completing twenty cycles, he sensed that the Cleansing Pill had been fully refined.
Slowly opening his eyes, Liu Guanfeng was startled by what he saw; his skin was covered in a Black Substance that was indescribably disgusting. Getting up from the ground, he immediately jumped into the bath; although the water had cooled down, Liu Guanfeng didn't feel much of anything at that moment.
He carefully wiped his body, noticing that his skin had become much whiter and softer than before. After getting out of the bathtub, he changed into a clean set of clothes.
He bounced around on the floor a few times, feeling significantly lighter and seemingly a bit taller. His current height was probably about the same as the Copper Bull Brothers. He turned off the Spirit Gathering Array and opened the door to let XP in.
When XP entered, she circled around him several times. "Master, you've changed."
"How have I changed?"
"I can't quite say, but you seem taller, your skin is a bit whiter, and your aura is better than before. You no longer look like just a six-year-old."
"Then how old do I look to you?"
"You look at least fifteen or sixteen."
"Haha, enough flattery. It's time to rest." After saying that, he activated the Spirit Gathering Array again. Liu Guanfeng sat on the bed while XP lay by the side of the bed.
Liu Guanfeng realized that after practicing all night yesterday, he felt unusually energetic in the morning instead of tired. He decided that from now on, he would treat his practice as his sleep.
He didn't want to continue living aimlessly. In his past life, he had no choice, but now if he continued to be mediocre, it would be a disservice to his reincarnation. Moreover, he had an even more important goal—going home.
After taking and refining the Cleansing Pill, Liu Guanfeng was pleasantly surprised to find that his ability to absorb Five Elements had improved significantly. He felt that the first layer of Mind Method had been solidified, so he decided to start practicing the second layer, Chaos Initial Formation.
Following the incantation, he slowly concentrated the Fighting Qi from the three meridians in his body towards the position of the dragon pearl in his abdomen. Unknowingly, an entire night passed. Although he did not succeed in mastering the second layer, he gained quite a bit from the practice and believed it wouldn't take too long to achieve it.
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