When called "sister-in-law," the cheeks of the owner of the Hundred Fragrance House flushed red. Seeing Warlord Geng giggling foolishly, she couldn't help but give him a playful scolding glance.
"I'm here to bring you two pots of good wine. But rember, even if the wine is good, don't drink too much." The woman walked over, sat beside Warlord Geng, poured him a cup, and then filled one for herself.
After a few casual words, she looked at Lu Ye and asked, "I saw this young brother last ti. Warlord, is he a new mber of your squad?"
Warlord Geng sighed, "I wish, but unfortunately, no. This is Junior Brother Lu Yiye from the Righteous Blood Sect. He's currently working in the Law Enforcent Hall and has gained the favor of Lord Departnt Chief. He's already at the post of captain."
"Such a young captain," the woman exclaid in surprise. "Truly, heroes erge from the young."
"Senior Sister flatters ," Lu Ye replied modestly.
The woman raised her cup, "I am Shen Manzi; I'll have to rely on Junior Brother to take care of in the future."
"We are one of our own, it's only natural," Lu Ye smiled slightly.
After toasting Lu Ye, Shen Manzi also drank a cup with everyone else, without blushing or getting tired, before saying, "I have so matters to attend to at the front hall, so I won't stay. Let know if you need anything."
"Sister-in-law, go ahead and get busy," Xiao Ruyun said.
Warlord Geng also added, "Go on," adopting the deanor of soone in charge.
After Shen Manzi left, Xiao Ruyun said, "Captain, when will you marry sister-in-law? It's not right for a woman to always be out in the open like this."
Warlord Geng smiled bitterly, "It's not that I don't want to, but she has her own plans. So things cannot be forced. Let's not talk about it; let's just drink."
The drinking never ceased.
Lu Ye rarely had such experiences, and for a mont found it quite amusing.
It wasn't until evening that everyone went their separate ways, returning to their own small courtyards. Lin Yinxiu promptly greeted him, "Captain, you're back?"
"What's up?"
"Nothing much, just thought you had sothing going on since you hadn't returned... What a strong sll of wine, did you go drinking at a flower house?"
"No, don't speak nonsense." He turned and looked, "Is my Third Senior Brother back?"
"No, he should be with Veteran Thang."
"Okay, I'm going to cultivate for a while, inform imdiately if there's anything."
"Got it," Lin Yinxiu replied obediently.
Lu Ye walked into the central room, activated nurous restrictions, exercised his spirit force, and dispelled the alcohol from his system.
Yiyi flashed out from within Amber, sat down obediently on the side, waiting to cultivate together.
Last ti Lu Ye exchanged 20 gold-hued spirit fortune sticks in one go from the Hall of Battle rits, and he had only used a few so far, leaving many more unused.
It had been three months since he advanced to True Lake Level 3, his realm was stable, it was ti to elevate his cultivation again.
Crushing a gold-hued spirit fortune stick, the golden powder transford into a vortex, from which pure, rich Heaven and Earth spirit force surged forth. Lu Ye further activated the powers of the Talent Tree, allowing invisible roots to explore into the vortex, absorbing the pure spiritual liquid within.
In just three days, after consuming three gold-hued spirit fortune sticks, Lu Ye's cultivation advanced to True Lake Level 4.
This rapid progress was naturally due to the accumulation over the recent three months, as well as his previous intermittent use of the golden spirit fortune sticks for cultivation.
Four sevens make a square, while Level 4 is just a small advancent over Level 3, the enhancent in strength was significant, and Lu Ye could clearly feel the subtle changes in his spirit force.
With the cultivation of Level 4, his spirit force had reached the fourth revolution degree, many tis purer than when he initially entered the True Lake Realm; thus, the power he could exert by propelling his spirit force also beca stronger.
The cultivation did not stop. Lu Ye almost maintained a daily consumption of a gold-hued spirit fortune stick.
It wasn't until all the gold-hued spirit fortune sticks in his possession were exhausted that he concluded this session of cultivation.
And his cultivation had reached the stage of True Lake Level 5!
The unique cultivation thod of Theft of Heaven's Augury brought unparalleled benefits. Other cultivators, even using the gold-hued spirit fortune sticks, could only harness the Heaven and Earth spirit force that escaped from the vortex.
But he was different; the roots of the Talent Tree delved into the vortex for pure plunder. The efficiency of cultivation was much higher compared to the usual thod.
In a re 20 days, his cultivation advanced by two levels, which was sowhat astonishing.
Lu Ye had initially considered using Pseudo-Might to cover his cultivation, to avoid suspicions, but after careful thought, he decided against it.
The speed of his cultivation advancent could be hidden temporarily, but not permanently, it would be revealed eventually, especially since he frequently interacted with so strong cultivators of the Divine Sea Realm now, making it even harder to conceal.
Fortunately, he had already inford Qian Wudang that his talent was outstanding, possessing a Talent Tree of sixty-four leaves, hence the rapid improvent in strength had so foundation.
As for what Qian Wudang would think upon realizing that he had reached True Lake Level 5... Lu Ye didn't care.
Battle rit had increased again as it was the ti for the monthly stipend distribution.
Moreover, today was the day to settle the delivery of Explosive Fire Spirit Stones with Cheng Xiu.
Lu Ye had already refined the Explosive Fire Spirit Stones, and he had made plenty; he just needed to deliver them on ti.
Once the Explosive Fire Spirit Stones were delivered, it would an a significant gain in battle rits.
Inside the room, Lu Ye stood up, Yiyi, seeing this, was about to flash back into Amber's body.
"No need to hide," Lu Ye said.
Yiyi looked at him, puzzled.
"Lin Yinxiu is both a mber of the squad and lives here, so it's inevitable to run into her. Moreover… you should also have t the Third Senior Brother."
"I'll listen to you." Yiyi smiled sweetly.
Opening the door, Lu Ye was astonished to see outside piled with silver and snow flying; it was already winter. No wonder he felt a chill during his seclusion cultivation earlier.
The changes of seasons have little impact on the group of cultivators. After all, cultivators have spirit force to protect themselves, unaffected by the cold and heat. Ordinary seasonal changes are usually ignored by cultivators.
There was an extra row of snown in the courtyard. Lin Yinxiu was busy in front of an unford snowman, displaying a childlike innocence.
Upon hearing the commotion behind her, Lin Yinxiu turned around, surprised: "Captain, you've left seclusion…" She hadn't finished speaking when she saw Yiyi standing beside Lu Ye, greatly amazed.
Because she had never seen Yiyi and had no idea when Yiyi had entered Lu Ye's room.
For a mont, she couldn't help but indulge in wild thoughts. No wonder soone so young could enter seclusion for so many days; it turns out there was a beauty accompanying him.
"Who is this…" Lin Yinxiu didn't know how to address Yiyi.
"Lu Yiyi, my sister." Lu Ye introduced.
"So it's Sister Yiyi." Lin Yinxiu suddenly realized, secretly thinking she had misunderstood. This was not the captain's woman, but his sister!
She still didn't understand, though, where this sister of the captain ca from.
They exchanged greetings.
Lu Ye asked, "Has there been anything happening in the division lately?"
"Nothing." Lin Yinxiu shook her head.
Lu Ye couldn't help but frown.
During his seclusion cultivation, he didn't dare to imrse himself too deeply, fearing news might arrive without him noticing. Yet, unexpectedly, after nearly twenty days, there were no tasks issued in the division.
Since when did the Law Enforcent Hall beco so idle…
Sothing seed off.
The door of the room next door opened, and the figure of Xiao Xinghe erged.
Lu Ye led Yiyi over: "Third Senior Brother."
Xiao Xinghe slightly nodded: "I heard you were in seclusion, so I didn't disturb you. Judging by your appearance, did you make progress?"
"My cultivation improved sowhat," Lu Ye replied, "Is Third Senior Brother's injury healed?"
"Already recovered." Xiao Xinghe nodded, then looked at Yiyi behind Lu Ye, "Is this Sister Yiyi?"
Yiyi stepped out from behind Lu Ye, gracefully greeted, "Greetings, Third Senior Brother." She was a little curious, "Third Senior Brother knows ?"
"Previously, I heard the sect master ntion you. I didn't expect Sister to be so cute."
Yiyi shyly smiled, then turned to look at the snown in the courtyard, revealing a longing expression.
"Go play." Lu Ye said.
Yiyi cheered and rushed into the courtyard, joining Lin Yinxiu in building snown. As the snow flew, although it was their first eting, the two little girls seed to hit it off, soon chatting and laughing.
Under the corridor, Lu Ye and Xiao Xinghe stood side by side, delightedly watching this scene, their spirits lifting.
"Still haven't thanked Junior Brother for fetching out from over there," Xiao Xinghe suddenly spoke.
Lu Ye said, "Brother, we're family, no need for thanks."
Xiao Xinghe grinned: "That's why I hesitated on whether to thank you. Never mind, let's pretend I didn't say it."
"Brother, there's sothing I don't understand."
"You're wondering why Green Emperor City didn't intervene?"
"Exactly."
"Regarding matters at Jinglan Lake Pass, Green Emperor City can't interfere, so even with intentions, they're powerless. You ought to know, the lord of the pass has absolute authority over their soldiers, especially during warti. Green Emperor City thought about moving from Jinglan Lake Pass several tis but couldn't because they wouldn't release . What can Green Emperor City do? Take this instance, if that Liew Yuei had insisted on not letting go, I wouldn't have been able to leave. It's good Junior Brother cunningly got her to sign the Heaven's Augury Pact."
Lu Ye nodded: "So, it isn't Green Emperor City's fault. But knowing Liew Yuei's disposition, why send you to Jinglan Lake Pass?"
"Sa goes for other passes. When I went to Jinglan Lake, it wasn't Liew Yuei in charge yet; she arrived later. You must understand, the lord of a pass can also be reassigned."
"Tianyuan Sect truly exerted considerable effort." Lu Ye's expression turned cold.
"A small number of people, mostly behaving within regulations. But so disregard rules and remain incorrigible."
"Forget it, the sect master considers having taught that person a lesson enough."
"The sect master initially intended to kill her, but unfortunately, she had the Tianyuan Sect's sect-guarding treasure, the Destructive Lightning Spear, with imnse power. Using it, she escaped, and the sect master was helpless."
"The old man is so fierce?" Lu Ye was astonished, but upon reconsideration, at that ti, the sect master had already categorized the person as one of the Ten Thousand Demons Ridge bandits. Treating Ten Thousand Demons Ridge bandits with rapid pruning was natural.
The old man's return has made him more assertive than before.
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