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"Of course, let's go!" Since Qingyu City wasn't too far away, Li Xiaonan didn't bother to let Nine Phoenix return to her original form. The three of them slowly flew towards Qingyu City.
The forest where Li Xiaonan and Nine Phoenix had previously stayed began to tremble as if it were engaged in some sort of conversation.
"Have they gone far?"
"Yeah, I was so scared! That was a phoenix; one fire could burn us to ashes!"
"Exactly! Luckily, we managed to hide."
"Right, right! That guy seemed to have a comforting aura about him. Did you all feel it?"
"I did! I really want to see him again..."
From the tree trunks, heads began to peek out. They had pointed ears, fair skin, elongated eyes, and prominent noses—each one a beauty. If Li Xiaonan were here, she would have shouted, "Elves!"
This forest had a lovely name: Emerald City. Unfortunately, Li Xiaonan was in such a hurry that she missed out on great opportunities by not exploring it thoroughly.
As the three flew along, Li Xiaonan found Ming Ruoyun's speed too slow and directly grabbed her hand to fly together. This made the girl blush deeply. Li Xiaonan clicked her tongue, thinking, "It's just holding hands; why is she reacting like this? It's not like I'm some big deal..."
"Um... Sir, I... I can fly by myself."
"Isn't it because you're flying too slowly?" Nine Phoenix was straightforward but held back some thoughts. She thought to herself: If it weren't for you being here, the boss would have let me revert to my original form long ago. By now, we would have already reached Qingyu City.
Ming Ruoyun bit her lip and said nothing, silently channeling her True Essence Power into a staff-like artifact beneath her feet.
Feeling awkward, Li Xiaonan chuckled shyly and said, "Little Jiu, it's not that the boss said anything about you; how are you going to find a wife like this? You don't know how to talk at all. We're not in a hurry; isn't it nice to enjoy the scenery along the way?"
Nine Phoenix lowered her head, lost in thought.
Ming Ruoyun glanced at Li Xiaonan and softly said, "Thank you!"
"You're welcome. Don't feel embarrassed. At this rate, with your True Essence Power being consumed like this, you'll be drained before we even reach Qingyu City. You should take a break," Li Xiaonan remarked, having noticed the fluctuations of Ming Ruoyun's True Essence Power and secretly lamenting her stubbornness.
Ming Ruoyun nodded, but the consumption of her True Essence Power showed no signs of slowing down. Li Xiaonan shook his head helplessly and stopped urging her.
Two days later, the three finally arrived at Qingyu City.
A broad smile spread across Li Xiaonan's face; it was so vibrant! Just like what he had seen on television, the sounds of vendors calling out and selling their goods filled the air. The citizens were dressed neatly and cleanly, indicating that Qingyu City was well-governed.
Compared to Xiao Hai City, which was filled with Cultivators, Li Xiaonan preferred the lively atmosphere here. He landed outside the city, hands clasped behind his back, left hand holding the Carefree Fan, strolling into Qingyu City with a carefree demeanor. He wasn't in a hurry to contact Dai Lizi and the others; he wanted to enjoy this rare tranquility. In the Spirit Platform, free from worries, occasional solitude felt quite nice.
Ming Ruoyun slowly followed behind him, her face pale and her steps unsteady, clearly suffering from the overexertion of her True Essence Power. Li Xiaonan took out a bottle of Lingxiao Pill and handed it to her with a smile, saying, "We've arrived at Qingyu City. Let's part ways here. The mountains remain unchanged, and the waters flow long; my lady, until we meet again!"
As soon as Li Xiaonan finished speaking, he couldn't help but chuckle lightly to himself, feeling in high spirits as he mimicked lines from a martial arts novel.
Not paying any more attention to Ming Ruoyun, he led Nine Phoenix into a clothing store. Ming Ruoyun bit her lip, swallowed a pill quietly, and silently followed Li Xiaonan.
"Boss, that woman is still following us," Nine Phoenix frowned.
Li Xiaonan smiled slightly and casually picked up a piece of clothing to measure against Nine Phoenix. "Let her be; her legs are her own. If she wants to follow us, let her. Little Jiu, go try on this outfit."
Nine Phoenix was taken aback for a moment but then excitedly accepted the clothing and nodded before slipping behind a curtain.
After a short while, Nine Phoenix emerged in a stunning red outfit. The red satin was embroidered with peonies in gold thread, both luxurious and elegant.
Li Xiaonan nodded repeatedly. "Boss, I want this one! And that one, that one, and that one..." He bought more than ten pieces of clothing in one breath.
Nine Phoenix was about to take off her clothes when Li Xiaonan waved his hand and said, "Keep it on, you look so impressive like this!"
Before Nine Phoenix could thank him, Li Xiaonan began haggling. His words were sharp, and his actions were fierce, quickly overpowering a woman at the door who was bargaining for a large cabbage. Of course, there was also Ming Ruoyun, who was witnessing such a terrifying negotiation for the first time.
In the end, Li Xiaonan walked away triumphantly, while the Shopkeeper wore a frown, constantly calculating and lamenting his losses.
Li Xiaonan chuckled, "Don't think I don't know; you still made three coins off me!"
The Shopkeeper instantly collapsed, rolling his eyes and falling to the ground, his legs twitching as he cried out, "I'm done for!"
Leading Nine Phoenix out of the shop, Li Xiaonan felt quite pleased because he had discovered the greatest benefit of Sound Attack: haggling! This greatly satisfied his frugal mindset.
"Benefactor... are you short on money?" Ming Ruoyun asked.
Li Xiaonan awkwardly scratched his nose. It wasn't that he lacked money; it was just that years of living as a poor person had ingrained in him the habit of bargaining whenever he bought something. Even though he was now wealthy, he couldn't shake this habit.
Seeing him silent, Ming Ruoyun thought she had guessed correctly and began to consider how to repay her benefactor. She took out several High-Quality Spirit Stones from her Storage Belt and said, "Benefactor, I have nothing to repay you with. If you don't mind..."
Li Xiaonan Inner Thoughts: A major sect is indeed different; a girl at the Nascent Soul Stage can take out High-Quality Spirit Stones. I wonder if that kid Ling Xingyao has any Medium-Grade Spirit Stones around him.
Without even glancing at them, Nine Phoenix let out a light huff.
Feeling awkward, Ming Ruoyun's face turned red. However, Li Xiaonan pretended not to hear anything and looked toward the corner of the street. "That place looks lively! Let's go check it out!"
Nodding in agreement, Ming Ruoyun put the spirit stones back. After all, saving those few High-Quality Spirit Stones wasn't an easy task for her.
At the bustling corner of Imperial City Street, Li Xiaonan used his Soul Ring to conceal his cultivation level, appearing as an ordinary person to outsiders. While Nine Phoenix knew about this ability of his, it surprised Ming Ruoyun. She frowned, feeling increasingly unable to see through Li Xiaonan.
"Make way! Make way!" Li Xiaonan squeezed through the crowd until he finally reached the front and saw what all the commotion was about—an Imperial Edict.
Li Xiaonan stroked his chin, realizing that the Emperor's first wife was ill, which led to the posting of an Imperial Edict seeking talented individuals who could cure the Empress, offering a reward of ten thousand taels of gold. This was quite amusing; he had only seen such proclamations on television before, and now he was about to respond to one himself!
Could a person from the Alchemist Family like Li Xiaonan be stumped by a medical issue? Naturally not. He had many extraordinary Spiritual Pills crafted from Mei Qingdan in his possession. As long as there was still a breath of life, not only could he save someone’s life, but he could also ensure they lived for several more years. As the saying goes, if the King of Hell wants someone to die at midnight, he has the ability to keep them alive for another thirty years!
Just as Li Xiaonan was about to step forward to respond to the Imperial Edict, he was stopped by a young man dressed as a scholar beside him. The young man exclaimed, "Little brother, what are you planning to do?"
"Responding to the Imperial Edict!" It was no wonder people said scholars were absent-minded; such an obvious action still warranted a question.
The scholar shook his head and said, "Little brother, you must not be from around here. You cannot respond to this Imperial Edict!"
Li Xiaonan's interest was piqued as he asked with a smile, "May I ask why?"
The scholar sighed and replied, "Alas, little brother, you may not know that this Imperial Edict has been posted for half a year. Initially, many renowned doctors from various cities and even some wandering healers attempted to respond, but none returned alive. I heard they were..." The scholar made a gesture across his throat.
Li Xiaonan nodded. What kind of place was the inner palace? It wasn’t somewhere one could just enter or leave freely. If a quack doctor were incompetent and spoke carelessly after leaving the palace, it would be a disgrace for the royal family. If one had the courage to respond to the Imperial Edict, they must have the ability; otherwise, they should be prepared to pay with their lives.
"Thank you for your advice!" Li Xiaonan smiled slightly. He gently pressed down on the scholar's hand with his left hand holding the Carefree Fan, flicking his wrist elegantly to unfold the fan. He lightly waved it and walked calmly towards the Imperial Edict.
Having arrived in such a mundane city for the first time, Li Xiaonan planned to have some fun; nothing could be more thrilling than going to the palace. Therefore, he wasn’t in a hurry to contact Dai Lizi and others but intended to make some achievements in Qingyu City on his own.
The surrounding townsfolk gasped in shock and murmured among themselves: "Someone is being reckless again!"
"Indeed! Ten thousand taels of gold requires one’s life as well; is this the thirtieth person this month? Who knows how many doctors have died in these past six months? Now it's hard to find anyone willing to treat patients," an elderly man remarked.
"Hush... Don't say such things! If those guards hear you, it will be disastrous! You should hurry home and pack your things!" an older woman added.
A wicked smile crept across Li Xiaonan's lips as he thought about what kind of difficult ailment awaited him! With a flick of his left hand, he closed the Carefree Fan and tucked it behind him while tearing down the Imperial Edict with his right hand.
Moments later, two burly soldiers rushed over. "Who dares respond to the edict?"
Li Xiaonan cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "That would be me." The soldier frowned slightly but ultimately said nothing, instructing, "Then follow me into the palace!"
After navigating through several streets, Li Xiaonan's mouth hung slightly open, a foolish grin plastered on his face.
He finally beheld the legendary imperial palace, which could only be described as "magnificent." The palace occupied a third of Qingyu City, with towering walls made of red bricks. Flags fluttered in the air, and standing beneath the city gate, he felt nothing but awe.
A hint of disdain flickered in the soldier's eyes, and his gaze toward Li Xiaonan shifted to one of contempt.
"Stop dawdling and move!"
Li Xiaonan nodded and said no more.
"Brother Zhang, this kid just revealed the Imperial Edict. I'm bringing him into the palace."
The guard named Zhang at the entrance nodded and glanced at Li Xiaonan coldly. "What about the two behind you?"
Li Xiaonan turned to look; Nine Phoenix had been following him closely from start to finish, while Ming Ruoyun was also there. However, upon reaching the gates of the imperial city, Ming Ruoyun maintained a certain distance from them and a peculiar flush spread across her cheeks. She bit her lip and hurried to catch up with the two.
Li Xiaonan turned back to the gate guard and grinned foolishly, saying, "Yes, they are my helpers."
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