Chapter 59

Zhang Yuanxing and the old man in the black hat left in a boat, quickly disappearing from sight.

Fu Shan couldn't help but laugh, saying, "This son of the Zhang family's head is indeed sharp-eyed, seeing through Mr. Su's extraordinary nature. What's laughable is that he doesn't know Mr. Su is already a celestial dragon, far more complex than he imagines."

Su Yi casually replied, "Young people of this age enjoy gathering talented individuals for their own use, which can be considered somewhat ambitious."

Fu Shan nodded and said, "If other young talents in Guangling City had the chance to work with Zhang Yuanxing, very few would refuse."

Yunhe County City is considered the heartland of the nineteen cities in Yunhe County, far surpassing remote cities like Guangling City and Luoyun City.

In Yunhe County City, numerous large and small forces are distributed.

Among them, the top four forces are the "County Governor's Office" loyal to the Great Zhou court, the "Qinghe Sword Mansion," the top cultivation force in Yunhe County.

The other two are the Zhang and Yuan clans.

Compared to these four top forces, other forces are significantly inferior.

As the son of the Zhang clan's patriarch, Zhang Yuanxing's noble status is self-evident.

Just now, even Fu Shan had to show respect when facing him.

While talking, the two had already walked to a bamboo grove that spanned only three zhang in area.

The bamboo grove was lush and green, enveloped in a light mist and spiritual energy. There were only a dozen mature green jade spirit bamboos, while the others, though numerous, had not yet fully formed.

The mature green jade spirit bamboos were only as thick as a child's arm, no more than ten feet tall, with stems as clear and translucent as jade, like the finest emerald.

Fu Shan held a short hoe in his hand and said with a smile, "Mr. Su, please choose the ones you like."

Su Yi didn't hesitate, glanced around, and selected one of the green jade spirit bamboos.

Fu Shan immediately stepped forward, dug the soil with the short hoe, and even dug out the roots of the bamboo.

This is a spiritual object, and both its roots and leaves can be used as medicine, while its stem can serve as a spiritual material, making it a treasure from head to toe.

"Mr. Su, please see if there are any others that catch your eye."

Fu Shan said with a smile.

He brought Su Yi here today to share some of the treasures on this Spirit Bamboo Island, to strengthen their relationship.

Su Yi thought for a moment and said, "If possible, just give me two more."

The green jade spirit bamboo he chose was of excellent quality. With a little work, it could be made into a natural green bamboo scabbard.

This way, when held in hand, it would look like a walking stick, and during battle, the sword could be drawn out quickly, making it very convenient.

Moreover, this bamboo is a spiritual material, which can nourish the Dusty Sword.

As for the other two bamboos Su Yi wanted, he planned to use them to refine a batch of talismans.

Talismans, refining artifacts, alchemy, and taming beasts...

These are the most common things cultivators deal with, forming a complete and vast cultivation system in the Nine Great Wastelands.

Even low-level cultivators can talk about these topics knowledgeably.

In his previous life, Su Yi was revered as the "Master of Ten Thousand Paths," so he naturally understood the art of refining talismans.

Unfortunately, this is the Cangqing Continent, where spiritual energy is scarce.

Thus, even if he wanted to refine talismans, it would be very difficult to find suitable spiritual materials.

The green jade spirit bamboo in front of him is considered a second-grade spiritual material, barely able to withstand the power of the most basic talismans.

Su Yi wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

Next, Fu Shan dug up two mature green jade spirit bamboos and a bamboo shoot hidden underground, all of which he handed to Su Yi.

He said with a smile, "Mr. Su, this green jade bamboo shoot is a rare delicacy, rich in spiritual energy and delicious. Normally, no one would be willing to enjoy it."

"Thank you."

Su Yi nodded in gratitude.

Fu Shan waved his hand and said, "Mr. Su, there's no need to be so formal. If it weren't for your efforts at the Dragon Gate Arena last night, this Spirit Bamboo Island would have been taken by the old man from Luoyun City, Li Jianyu."

Soon, the two returned to the black-roofed boat and retraced their steps.

Until they reached the entrance of the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall.

As Su Yi got off the carriage, he suddenly said, "Lord Fu, I might leave Guangling City in a short while."

Fu Shan was taken aback and then said with a sigh, "I had a premonition that with Mr. Su's abilities, you wouldn't stay in a small place like Guangling City for long, but I didn't expect it to be so soon."

He paused and hesitated, "Can Lord Fu know where Mr. Su plans to go?"

"Yunhe County City."

Su Yi said casually.

He had cultivated in Qinghe Sword Mansion for three years and was relatively familiar with Yunhe County City.

Now that he has started "bone refinement," the next step is to enter the Qi Gathering Realm. Only in a prosperous and wealthy place like Yunhe County City can he find the resources needed for the Qi Gathering Realm.

Fu Shan nodded and said, "When does Mr. Su plan to set off?"

Su Yi thought for a moment and said, "No more than a month."

He was waiting for his sister-in-law, Wen Lingxue, to return.

He also planned to visit Guimu Ridge.

Before leaving, Fu Shan suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, Mr. Su, how should I respond to Zhang Yuanxing?"

"What do you think, Lord Fu?" Su Yi countered.

"Lord Fu understands."

Fu Shan was taken aback and then laughed, "When Mr. Su leaves, I will personally see you off."

Soon, Fu Shan and his group left.

Su Yi then entered the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall.

"Son-in-law."

At once, Hu Quan, Wu Guangbin, and the other servants and attendants in the medical hall stopped their work and looked at Su Yi with awe and admiration.

The news from last night's Dragon Gate Banquet had already spread across the Dacang River, causing a stir in Guangling City.

Who didn't know that the winner of the Dragon Gate Competition was Su Yi?

Thus, when they saw Su Yi in the medical hall, everyone's attitude and expression had changed dramatically.

"Everyone, please continue with your work."

Su Yi gave an order and then approached Hu Quan, asking, "Mr. Hu, do you know which herbal collector is most familiar with Guimu Ridge?"

Hu Quan's face changed slightly and said, "Son-in-law, that place is very dangerous, and few people go there. What are you planning to do?"

Su Yi said, "Don't worry, I just want to ask some questions about Guimu Ridge."

Hu Quan pondered and said, "That's easy. Among the thousands of herbal collectors employed by our Wen family, there must be someone who knows. I'll go and find out for you."

"Good, I'll leave this to you."

"Son-in-law, rest assured, I'll get this done today!"

Hu Quan patted his chest and smiled.

Last night, he was fortunate enough to be taken by Su Yi to the Dragon Gate Banquet. The experience was like opening a new world, and he was in a state of excitement all night.

Such an experience was enough to boast about for a lifetime.

Su Yi didn't linger and left.

However, when he returned to the Apricot Yellow Cottage, he unexpectedly found a graceful figure standing in the courtyard, seemingly waiting for a long time.

The figure was dressed in a snow-white dress, with her hair tied up, beautiful eyes, and red lips, exuding a delicate and charming beauty, with a hint of sorrow in her expression, adding to her allure.

It was Nan Ying.

Seeing Su Yi enter, Nan Ying turned around, her face first showing surprise.

Then, she bit her red lip, her expression turning gloomy, and tears welled up in her eyes as she said,

"Brother Su, today I'm leaving Guangling City with Uncle Zhou. But before I go, I couldn't resist coming to see you."

Her voice was soft and tinged with sadness.

If it were another man, seeing such a scene of a beautiful woman in tears, his heart would soften.

He would subconsciously think, "She couldn't resist coming to see me, could it be because she can't control her feelings?"

But Su Yi ignored it, not following the script, and directly asked, "Did you climb over the wall to get in?"

Climb...

Climb over the wall?

Nan Ying's soft and sad face stiffened slightly, and the atmosphere became eerily silent.

But soon, she steadied herself and sighed softly,

"Brother Su, I know the words I said that day were extremely harsh and heartless, but if I didn't care about you, why would I come to find you then?"

"True heartlessness is treating you like a stranger, completely cutting ties, not like me, who, after a year, lost control and lashed out at you, saying irrational things, venting the pain I've held for over a year..."

"This... This is because I still care about you!"

As she spoke, her voice choked and trembled, her eyes filled with tears, and her expression became desolate and lonely.

"I admit, the words I said then were hurtful, and I don't expect you to forgive me right away, but... can you give me a chance to make up for my guilt? I don't want to leave Guangling City with a guilty conscience."

Seeing Su Yi remain silent,

Nan Ying ran to Su Yi, her eyes filled with pleading, "Brother Su, you promised me at Qinghe Sword Mansion that no matter what mistakes I made, as long as I repented, you would forgive me. You... you wouldn't refuse to forgive me, right?"

As she spoke, she reached out to grab Su Yi's sleeve.

Su Yi took a step back, leaving her hand empty.

Nan Ying's eyes filled with resentment.

Then, she took a deep breath, took out a delicate jade box from her sleeve, and gently opened it.

Inside was a chicken leg, already dried and moldy, black and unappealing.

"Brother Su, do you remember? When you became the head of the outer sect at Qinghe Sword Mansion, the sect held a celebration for you. After the banquet, you rushed to find me and gave me this chicken leg wrapped in a lotus leaf because you heard I hadn't eaten that day..."

Nan Ying's expression showed a mix of nostalgia, sweetness, and sadness, "That night, I was so happy I couldn't sleep. How could I bear to eat this chicken leg? I kept it, and although it's a common thing, the chicken leg you gave me has an irreplaceable place in my heart."

Even with Su Yi's two lifetimes of experience, he couldn't help but draw a sharp breath, pointing at the chicken leg, "This thing, you... you've kept it with you all this time?"

Nan Ying whispered, "Brother Su, I would never lie about this..."

Su Yi turned and walked out of the courtyard.

Such a reaction was completely unexpected by Nan Ying. Shouldn't Brother Su have tightly embraced her and wiped away her tears?

Caught off guard, she instinctively asked, "Brother Su, where are you going?"

Su Yi stopped at the courtyard gate, turned