Chapter 112: Chapter 107 Breaking Through Martial Marquis_1
Two minutes later, Lu Wenxuan was lazing on the bed.
"Master, you truly are incredible."
The concubine blushed, whispering in Lu Wenxuan’s arms.
"Of course."
Lu Wenxuan beamed, saying, "Even though I come from a humble background, I’m skilled in everything. Let’s take the Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup, for instance, I nailed it on my first try..."
As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized he had let it slip and quickly said, "It’s late; let’s go to sleep."
He embraced the concubine and was sound asleep in no time.
"Master, I need to use the restroom."
Deep into the night, the concubine whispered, confirmimg Lu Wenxuan had no response before carefully getting up, getting dressed, and leaving through the door.
Once outside, her expression became pensive.
"Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup, so that old guy has been making Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup these past few days. Recently, because of the Jade Bone Tiger incident, there has been such a commotion. Li Cangxin from the Li Family was killed, seemingly because of the Jade Bone Tiger, and is now being heavily rewarded."
"And someone has made a long journey here to ask the old man to cook... It must be primarily the killer of Li Cangxin..."
With this thought in mind, the concubine’s eyes lit up, and she quickly walked to a room in the outer courtyard and knocked on the door.
"Who is it at this hour?"
From the room came a voice of annoyance, then, creaking open the door, a man in his thirties came out.
The man paused upon seeing the concubine and said, "Little sister, why are you looking for me in the middle of the night?"
"Big brother, weren’t you acquainted with Li Cangxin of the Li Family?"
The concubine said.
The man was the concubine’s older brother and also the third disciple of Lu Wenxuan, Chen Zixing.
"Indeed, although I did not expect Li Cangxin to meet such an untimely end. He was murdered. Why are you asking about this?"
Chen Zixing said.
"Do you know what Martial Food the old man has been cooking recently?"
The concubine paused, then said, "Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup."
Chen Zixing’s eyes widened, and he said, "Are you serious?"
"Absolutely, the old man said it himself."
The concubine said.
Chen Zixing pondered for a moment, then began to get excited and said, "The person who asked the old man to cook the Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup is probably the murderer of Li Cangxin. No wonder the old man has been so secretive lately and did not let us participate."
"I’ve hit the jackpot! The Li Family is offering a reward of fifty thousand taels for the capture of the murderer. I’ll go to Baicao City first thing in the morning - no, I should leave now."
"Big brother, don’t forget my share when the time comes."
The concubine said.
"Of course, you are my little sister, and now also my sister-in-law, how could I forget you."
Chen Zixing smiled.
The concubine, content, went back to her room, while Chen Zixing put on his coat and set off for Baicao City immediately.
He didn’t ride a horse.
With his five-fold Limit Breaking cultivation level, he could run faster than a horse.
Knowing that Lu Wenxuan had been cooking for over ten days and was nearing completion, he had to reach Baicao City as soon as possible.
But, his endurance was far worse than Lu Yan’s, and he had to stop to rest and recover his Qi-blood every half a day.
Thus, it took him two and a half days to reach Baicao City.
Shortly after, two figures left Baicao City, dashing towards Baiyue City like the wind.
The two people were none other than Li Wenlong and Li Wenyan.
Both with chilly eyes full of killing intent.
The speed of a Martial Marquis was much faster than a five-fold Limit Breaking cultivator, especially since the weaker of two had reached Martial Marquis Level Two. In less than a day, the colossal shadow of Baiyue City was faintly in sight.
In the morning, Lu Yan freshened up, brimming with energy.
His mood was especially good today.
Because it was time to retrieve the Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup.
It should be ready.
If it had failed, Lu Wenxuan would have sent someone to inform him in advance.
A moment later, Lu Yan arrived at the Martial Food Building and saw Lu Wenxuan.
"The Bone-Protecting Soup is ready, you can take it and check."
Lu Wenxuan pointed to a food box and said.
Lu Yan opened the food box, inside was a porcelain jar, once the lid of the jar was opened, an aromatic scent wafted out.
The jar was filled to the brim with a milky white liquid that resembled milk.
Lu Yan, who had read records of Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup, confirmed it was right.
Upon closing the lid, Lu Yan smiled, saying, "Thank you, Senior."
Then he took out a Gold Ticket and Silver Tickets worth twenty thousand taels of silver and handed them to Lu Wenxuan.
"I hope there will be a chance to cooperate again in the future."
Lu Wenxuan smiled.
"Of course, I will need your help in the future."
Lu Yan took the food box and bid farewell.
Instead of returning to his residence, he left the city directly.
With Martial Food at hand and everything ready, he needed to find a quiet place to attempt to break through to the Martial Marquis realm.
After leaving Baiyue City, he changed directions several times to ensure no one was tailing him. He then entered a forest and found a rather secluded valley.
He then found a large stone to block the entrance of the valley, put down the four food boxes, and started by chewing on some Dried Martial Food to optimize his condition.
"Today, I will break into the Martial Marquis realm."
Eager, Lu Yan first opened the lid of the Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup, picked up the porcelain jar, and began gulping it down.
The Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup was savory and aromatic. It was a delicacy even without considering its help in breaking through to the Martial Marquis realm.
Soon, the entire jar of Bone-Protecting Soup was in Lu Yan’s stomach.
As the soup entered his abdomen, it turned into warm currents that passed through the muscles and seeped into the bones.
Lu Yan’s bones seemed to be covered with a holy glow, pure and texturally rich.
Next, he took out a piece of Mutated Nine-section Heart Meat and began eating.
After eating, Lu Yan began practicing the Vajra Indestructible Skill.
As the Vajra Indestructible Skill was performed, the Mutated Nine-section Heart Meat in his abdomen began to digest, transforming into streams of red energy entering his meridians, mixing with his Qi-blood, making it more stable and less violent.
As Lu Yan was preparing for his breakthrough to the Martial Marquis level, two shadows walked into the Martial Food Building. It was Li Wenlong and Li Wenyan.
The guest hall.
"Members of the Li Family, it’s a rare visit. What brings you to see me? Your Li Family has its own Martial Chefs, could it be you need me to cook martial food?"
Lu Wenxuan asked with a mirthful smile.
"Master Lu, I heard you’ve been cooking Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup for someone recently. Who is this person and where is he?"
Li Wenlong got straight to the point.
The smile on Lu Wenxuan’s face disappeared, a trace of severity flashed in his eyes.
"Scoundrel." Lu Wenxuan cursed internally, already guessing who had spilled the beans.
"You’re too late. The Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup is already prepared, and has been taken away by its owner."
Lu Wenxuan said.
"Who is this person? Where does he live?"
Li Wenlong pursued further.
"The customer’s privacy, I’m unable to disclose."
Lu Wenxuan said.
"Lu Wenxuan, are you trying to oppose my Li Family? You’d better tell the truth, or after I return, I’ll report the truth to Lord Wenxuan."
Li Wenlong spoke coldly.
Lu Wenxuan’s face also cooled, "Using Li Wenxuan to intimidate me? Let me tell you, this is Baiyue City, not Baicao City, and people here don’t bear the surname Li. Moreover, even if Li Wenxuan himself came, he would still have to be polite to me. Who do you two think you are? Please go, I’m not seeing you out."
He directly issued an eviction order.
The status of a Martial Chef was exalted and he himself also had a Cultivation Level of Martial Marquis Level Three. He had no fear of the Li family in Baiyue City.
Hmph!
Li Wenlong and Li Wenyan left the Martial Food Building with stern faces.
"That Chen Zixing said that the person who requested Master Lu to cook martial food lives at No.13, Qingkong Alley, let’s go."
Li Wenlong murmured.
Lu Wenxuan had recently helped someone to prepare martial food for more than twenty days which naturally attracted the attention of some disciples, such as Chen Zixing, a local snake. It wasn’t difficult to find out where Lu Yan lived.
Furthermore, Lu Yan didn’t painstakingly try to hide it because if there was a problem with Lu Wenxuan’s cooking process, someone would need to inform him.
No.13, Qingkong Alley was indeed the place where Lu Yan had rented a courtyard house.
When the two arrived at the courtyard, they found it deserted, but some laundry was still there.
"His baggage hasn’t been taken away, he’s likely to come back. We’ll wait here for him."
Li Wenlong said.
...
The Martial Food Building, Lu Wenxuan’s bedroom.
Creak!
A concubine pushed open the door and came in. She was charming and coquettishly nestled by Lu Wenxuan’s side "Master, you suddenly called for me, did you miss me?"
A small hand had already slid into Lu Wenxuan’s pants.
"There are rules to our profession. I’ve warned you many times, one can’t disclose the secrets of the guests who ask us to cook Martial Foods. Why won’t you listen? You’ve tarnished my reputation. In future, who will come to ask me to cook Martial Foods?"
Lu Wenxuan said in a faint voice.
"Master...I..."
A glance of panic swept across the concubine’s face.
Thud!
A shriveled palm, as sharp as a blade, pierced through the concubine’s heart.
The concubine, her eyes full of disbelief, fell limp on the floor.
"I’ll send your older brother to keep you company and let you two have a reunion."
Lu Wenxuan whispered, withdrew his hand, used Bone Strength to shake off the bloodstains, then stood up and left the room, slowly closing the bedroom door behind him.
...
After digesting the Mutated Nine-section Heart Meat for several hours, it was completely transformed into a special kind of energy, which fused with Qi-blood, making the Qi-blood far more stable than before.
Of course, this was only temporary. Once that energy dissipated over time, the Qi-blood would return to its original state.
"One piece is not enough, I need another one."
Lu Yan ate a second piece of Mutated Nine-section Heart Meat.
The effect this time was significantly less, but his Qi-blood had become stable enough.
Lu Yan felt it was enough and there was no need to waste a third piece.
He continuously executed the thirty-six forms of the Vajra Indestructible Skill. As he executed them, his Qi-Blood started to circulate rapidly, finally permeating his muscles, and entering his bones.
Once the majority of the Qi-blood entered his bones, Lu Yan controlled the Qi-blood, causing it to vibrate intensely.
Suddenly, his entire skeleton felt numb and trembled violently as it was hit with a major shock.
Thankfully, he had the protection of the Beast King Bone-Protecting Soup, otherwise, his bones would have probably suffered damage.
"Keep going."
Lu Yan continued to mobilize the Qi-blood into his bones.
The more Qi-blood in his bones, the stronger the vibration became.
Only with a strong vibrational force could a node be forced out.
This process lasted for two hours.
"Found it."
A light gleamed in Lu Yan’s eyes.
In the middle of his spine, he successfully captured a node.
He immediately mobilized his Qi-blood and rushed towards the vertebrae, blocking the node and then rushed the Qi-blood towards the node like a drill bit.
With a loud boom, the node exploded, leaving a gap.
Qi-blood swarmed in. Centered around the gap, it was like tearing open a barrier to enter a vast space.
This space was filled with speckled starlight.
The rich Qi-blood fused and condensed with one of these specks.
"Bone Strength seed."
Lu Yan thought.
This starlight was called a Bone Strength seed. The Qi-blood fused with it to foster its growth and eventually give birth to Bone Strength.
This process was quick. In less than half an hour, a stream of Bone Strength was produced.
With a thought, a stream of Bone Strength spread throughout his body, then with another thought, it fired an astonishing burst of power at will.
