As soon as it got light, Bi Gongyu arrived.

  "See the chief!"

  Bi Gongyu was extremely respectful, and after entering, he bowed his head and saluted, as if paying respects to an elder.

  "Don't be polite, sit down!"

  Liu Wuxie gestured for him to sit down and talk. Yesterday, Bi Gongyu risked his life to stop Shao Dongli and others, he was deeply moved.

  Luckily he arrived in time and delayed for a while, this kindness, he will remember in his heart.

  Bi Gongyu was somewhat constrained, in just a few short months, the previously unremarkable Mao Xiaozu had actually become the chief alchemist of Dan Bao Ge, it was something he wouldn't have dared to dream of.

  "What plans does Your Excellency have from now on?"

  Liu Wuxie opened the conversation box, he would leave the Great Yan Imperial Court sooner or later. For those who had favors on him, he would help if he could, so as not to leave any worries behind.

  "What else can I plan for? My age is also getting older, just staying in Canglang City, and spending my later years peacefully is already very satisfying."

  What Bi Gongyu said was actually the truth. Without Liu Wuxie's appearance, perhaps within a year, he would have lost his position as the pavilion master and might even be sent to some remote place to become a small alchemy practitioner.

  "Want to become a four-star alchemist and take over as the chief alchemist of Danbao Pavilion in Imperial City?"

  Compared with Master Jiaolong, Bi Gongyu is too young, only in his 40s, and still in his prime years, but he has exhausted his potential and it's hard to make further progress.

  "Chief, are you leaving?"

  Bi Gongyu heard the implication behind the words, and Liu Wuxie had only taken over as the head of alchemy for just over a month, yet he was already saying such things, clearly indicating that he wouldn't be able to stay in this position for long.

  Everyone in their heart is very clear, Liu Wuxie's innate talent is too strong, the Great Yan Imperial Court will eventually be unable to hold him back.

  "In at most half a year, I might have to leave. If you're willing, I can cultivate you and quickly raise you to a four-star alchemist."

  Liu Wuxie spoke as if he were recounting a most ordinary matter.

  The status of the head alchemist of Danbao Pavilion is something that ordinary people can't achieve in their lifetime, but Liu Wuxie doesn't care about it at all.

  "Master is above, please accept a bow from your disciple!"

  Bi Gongyu was very bold and directly knelt down to kowtow, becoming a four-star alchemy master, which was his lifelong dream.

  As for whether or not to take the position of Chief Alchemist at Danbao Pavilion, it's not that important. Every alchemist hopes to become an unparalleled existence.

  "Get up, I'm just giving you some pointers, it's not a master-disciple relationship. Your future achievements will depend on yourself. This is a book of alchemy notes, take your time to study it carefully, and within a month, you can reach the four-star level. Five days later, follow me and leave together, hand over the Danbao Pavilion in Canglang City to Master Huo."

  Liu Wuxie had already prepared everything last night and wrote down some of his experiences in refining the elixir. Many things still require Bi Gongyu to comprehend on his own.

  Like Lán Zǐ, the master leads you in, but cultivation depends on the individual.

  "Thank you, Master. Regardless of whether you acknowledge me as your disciple or not, I have made up my mind that you are the master in my heart."

  Bi Gongyu knelt down and took over the book of alchemy insights, treating it like a sacred treasure. He carefully tucked it into his bosom, afraid that any slight movement would cause him to lose it.

  Liu Wuxie didn't force it either, what you call it is not important, as long as there's this kind of heart, that's enough.

  After exchanging a few words, Bi Gongyu left with great excitement. It will take some time to arrange for the Danbao Pavilion in Canglang City to be handed over to Master Huo later, and the General Assembly will dispatch a new alchemist to replace Master Huo's position.

  For the next two days, Liu Wu Xie devoted himself to studying the deadly knife technique. He had already mastered the first move, but no matter how hard he practiced, he couldn't break through to the minor completion realm.

  As for the second move, it can't be performed at all, only its form is obtained, but not its spirit.

  It's just a four-not-like move, no killing power at all. It should be due to insufficient boundary, and has nothing to do with experience.

  This knife technique can only be cultivated when one reaches the Washing Marrow Realm, and Liu Wuxie is still in the Washing Spirit Realm. Forcing out the first move was already quite formidable.

  "Uncle, the master is calling you over!"

  The housekeeper stood outside the courtyard, saw Liu Wuxie, nodded and bowed, with a smile all over his face.

  The young master killed four people in all directions a few days ago, making everyone in the Xu family admire him and surrender to him. Many servants had already regarded the young master as a god-like figure.

  Halfway through, just after turning around the corner of the corridor, a white figure walked towards me from in front, and the two of us almost bumped into each other.

  Xu Lingxue walked towards him, seemingly heading in the same direction as the grand hall. The two of them nodded at each other, which was enough to acknowledge each other's presence.

  Back to the family, the two of them rarely had contact with each other, from childhood to adulthood it has always been like this, maybe they got used to it.

  "Is it also Father who called you over?"

  The two walked side by side, Xu Lingxue took a glance at Liu Wuxie and spoke first.

  "Yes!"

  Then there was a moment of silence, and no one continued speaking until they entered the grand hall.

  "I've seen Father!" Xu Lingxue.

  "I've seen Father-in-law!" Liu Wuxie.

  The two of them bent down together to carry their luggage, and after Xu Yilin rested for a few days, his complexion improved greatly.

  Having just arranged family matters and freed up some time, he met with them alone.

  "There's a temple fair in the east of the city today, I've already booked seats for you at Cuixiang Building. One of you has been practicing and the other has been staying home without going out, the weather is nice, why don't you both go out together? You don't have to rush back tonight."

  Xu Yilin walked down from his position, patted Liu Wuxie's shoulder and gave him a signal with his eyes. This was a good opportunity, and he must grasp it well.

  Over the years, there have been many conflicts between them, but it's not a deep-seated hatred. As long as they get along well, they will eventually resolve their differences.

  "Dad, I want to keep chatting with mom."

  Xu Lingxue spoke up first, it's not easy to come back this time, planning to spend more time with her mother and have a good chat.

  "Your mother has other plans for me, hurry up and go, cultivation requires a balance of work and rest, you need to relax properly."

  Regardless of whether they agreed or not, Xuyilin directly sent them out of the Xu family gate, forcing the two to go for a walk and not stay cooped up at home.

  Since it was arranged by their father, neither of them dared to disobey, so they walked shoulder to shoulder towards the east of the city.

  It's a lively scene as it's the annual spring temple fair, with almost half of the people in Canglang City rushing to attend, and soon they are shoulder-to-shoulder and body-to-body.

  Every time Xu Lingxue met Liu Wuxie, she would lower her head and a hint of shyness would flash across her face.

  Wafting fragrance, entering the heart and spleen through the nostrils, making people feel carefree and joyful, Liu Wuxie didn't feel disgusted.

  Since Xu Lingxue stood up and took Qin Shi's place last time, Liu Wuxie's heart has been turbulent.

  Past experiences made it impossible for Liu Wuxie to bring up the topic, and he couldn't confirm whether Xu Lingxue was afraid of disobeying his parents' orders or if he had gradually accepted him in his heart.

  Especially Xu Lingxue's last words, you protected the Xu family, when you're in trouble, I'll also protect you.

  From that moment on, Liu Wuxie secretly vowed to protect her for a lifetime.

  The streets on both sides are bustling with many snacks and some people playing tricks, telling stories, etc.

  Eyes wide with wonder, Xu Lingxue was quickly drawn in, strolling around and finding everything fascinating.

  As they walked to a place selling various accessories, Xu Lingxue suddenly stopped and carefully selected them. Women love beauty, it's only natural, especially when they encounter beautiful accessories, they can't move their feet. She was also an ordinary person, couldn't escape from vulgarity. "Miss, you have an absolutely beautiful face, this jade hairpin suits you perfectly, just five gold coins."

  Xu Lingxue was born with a beautiful quality, even if she didn't wear any accessories, her temperament was still one in ten thousand. As for what she wore, it could only play a decorative role.

  It's just an ordinary jade stone, yet it's being sold for five gold coins. Xu Lingxue quickly put it down, but it was clear that she liked it.

  It's not that she can't afford these five gold coins, it's just that she doesn't think it's worth it.

  Get up and continue walking forward.

  "Wrap up the hairpin, I'll take it!"

  Liu Wuxie took out five gold coins and placed them on the stall, then picked up the wrapped hairpin.

  Keeping pace with Xu Lingxue, a crowd gathered in front of them, watching the acrobatics. The two stopped to watch together. From young to old, Xu Lingxue rarely went out, including entering the Imperial Academy, and had always been diligently practicing in the yard.

  The outside world is full of too much curiosity for her.

  "It's for you!"

  She took out a carefully wrapped hairpin from her bosom and handed it to Xu Lingxue, who raised her head, with a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

  "Why did you give me something?"

  Xu Lingxue curiously asked, wanting to know why.

  "Thanks for taking one for me!"

  Yuan Jun's one knife, without Xu Lingxue, he is already dead. To say it, he owed Xu Lingxue a life.

  To put it another way, this life belongs to Xu Lingxue.

  "Alright, I've accepted your gift!"

  Xu Lingxue revealed a cute smile and accepted the gift from Liu Wuxie, their relationship was somewhat eased, not as stiff as before.

  In the arena, a little monkey, under the whip's scolding, made all sorts of strange movements, one moment doing flips, the next imitating human bows, bringing wave after wave of laughter.

  Empty your mind, Liu Wuxie Put down the burden in your heart, and you will feel much lighter.

  Cultivation requires a balance of work and rest, it's impossible to achieve overnight, this principle Liu Wuxie had known for a long time.

  Back to his family, what else can he do besides cultivating?

  Suddenly!

  Liu Wuxie's eyes narrowed, a black figure emerged from behind the acrobatic troupe's curtain and walked over, very stealthily.

  The breath was very familiar, and the faint murderous aura rushed straight towards Liu Wuxie.

  Without cultivating the Ghost Eye Technique, one can't even sense this killing intent.

  "Let's go!"

  Xu Lingxue was watching with great interest when suddenly a hand reached out and grabbed her small hand, pulling her away from the dense crowd.

  The assassins of the Dark Pavilion have arrived in Canglang City, and if they make a move here, Liu Wuxie will find it difficult to avoid them. Once those assassins disguise themselves as ordinary people and blend in with him, suddenly launching a sneak attack, he won't be able to dodge in time.

  Turning around a street corner, with no one else around, Xu Lingxue suddenly pulled out her small hand, with an angry face.

  "What are you doing!"

  She thought Liu Wu Xie had a frivolous heart again, and it was hard for her to accept him. Suddenly, he came up with this, making her very angry.

  Her eyes wide open, staring at Liu Wuxie, waiting for his explanation.

  "There's a killer nearby!"

  Liu Wuxie's eyes did not show any sign of lightness, but were secretly on guard. His ghostly pupils pierced through the layers of walls and looked around in all directions.

  "Hitman?"

  Xu Lingxue's face changed slightly, and he saw a solemn expression in Liu Wuxie's eyes, which only appeared when encountering the most powerful masters.

  "They're coming for me, you go first."

  This time's killer is much stronger than before, and there's more than one person.