Chapter 853 - 401: Drinking Essence Soup by Day, Eating Essence Treasure by Month—Mere Hardships Cannot Stop Me

Chapter 853: Chapter 401: Drinking Essence Soup by Day, Eating Essence Treasure by Month—Mere Hardships Cannot Stop Me

Wen Caishang excels in entrepreneurship, her silk unique, quietly flourishing her business without making a show, expanding greatly. Recently, the Ancestral Silkworm awoke, making her even stronger. After settling the manor, she cultivated new silkworm breeds, producing new types of silk.

The silk is emerald green and its uses are marvelous. It can be used medicinally, as intricate craftsmanship, or even as a weapon. If made into clothing, bedding, or silk pillows, the emerald green silk constantly heals the body, rejuvenating one’s looks—truly extraordinary... Due to its extremely low production, it is hard to find even a single thread in Jade City.

Outside the silkworm tower, carriages are stationed, all seeking her silk like eager bees. Li Xian observed from outside the tower for a long time, and thought to himself: "Compared to the lady, my gap is not only in Martial Arts; I have not found the fundamental ground to stand on. Since the lady has businesses in Jade City, there must be more than one place. I should pay more attention."

Along the way, he observed carefully, and on one "Hongfu Street," he saw another of Wen Caishang’s businesses—the Silkworm Dream Tower. Li Xian, in the past at Yihetang Manor, once helped Wen Caishang manage her Qingning County enterprises.

He understands the business approach of the Silkworm Dream Tower.

Qingning County, though not small, has poor land and scarce people, even if one were to plunder all the wealth of the people, it would be limited. Wen Caishang’s vision is unique; although she settled in Qingning County, she is not constrained by it. Her businesses continue to branch out and flourish in many places.

He gazed at the brightly lit Silkworm Dream Tower, with visitors all being distinguished guests. Li Xian recalled past conversations with Wen Caishang, her attitude towards Jade City seemed rather intriguing.

Li Xian thought: "The lady’s identity and background are also quite exceptional. Such a person, yet she was once captured by me so helplessly. Reflecting on it, I have ample reasons for pride. She laid my foundation, but the subsequent path requires my own efforts to forge onwards. Martial Arts are carefree and endless." He focused his thoughts, firm in his pursuits, and hurriedly went forward.

He focuses on the path beneath his feet.

Only by stepping on each part can it truly belong to oneself.

Meanwhile, on the other side. Xu Shaoqian and Lei Chong captured Li Hengfeng, with Lei Chong holding an iron whip, binding Li Hengfeng’s legs, dragging him along the ground.

Lei Chong hesitated to speak several times, but eventually couldn’t help but ask, "Central Lang General, I... I have something to ask, if I don’t get it clear, it really bothers me!"

Xu Shaoqian, riding tall on horseback, his green steed’s mane fluttering, his prominent status, causing all the people on the street to take notice, said: "Speak."

Lei Chong said: "Is the Central Lang General really going to let that kid into our Gold Appraisal Guard? I think about it again and again, and it still doesn’t seem right."

Xu Shaoqian said: "When did I say, I allowed him into my Gold Appraisal Guard? I just gave him an opportunity." Lei Chong said, "Even so, it seems too easy for him. Recalling back then, when we were not yet in the Gold Appraisal Guard, we went through numerous obstacles, just being selected took three years."

Xu Shaoqian said: "I have assurance in this matter, there’s no need for your words." He urged his horse forward, and the green horse raised its mane and trotted ahead. Lei Chong didn’t dare to speak further, only followed on horseback.

Xu Shaoqian had other plans. His grand capture of Li Hengfeng was to win the favor of the beauty at the Bi Xiao Long Dream Tower. He had boasted in front of her before that, even in the greatest of challenges, searching for a needle in the ocean, he would surely capture and retrieve her rouge.

He seemed to give Li Xian a chance, allowing him to become a "reserve Yamen runner." In truth, it was still for romance. So that facing the beauty, he could be at ease, with confidence. When returning the rouge, he could say it was captured by the Gold Appraisal Guard under his command, fulfilling his grand promise.

Winning the beauty’s favor was his top priority. As for Li Xian, how could he waste energy dealing with him, he assumed Li Xian would struggle to pass the checks. One month later, he would naturally leave.

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In the hours between Yin and Mao, Li Xian hurried back to the Wonderful Medical Pavilion, the sky still dark. Although Jade City doesn’t impose a curfew, the night market is thriving. But by this time, it was getting quiet and desolate.

Li Xian settled his mood, sat in meditation, purging contaminants, refining intentions. He then picked up the wooden spear, practicing spear technique in the courtyard. The morning sun rose from the east, purple qi floated upward. Millions of towers were brushed with golden light, looking beautiful.

Jade City’s feng shui is excellent, with dense purple qi. Each skyscraper is intricately designed, forming a wondrous scene of ten thousand towers competing for qi. The eastern purple qi is divided and gathered into each household’s towers.

Li Xian waited a bit longer, as the Wonderful Medical Pavilion opened its doors to receive guests. He then went to find Yao Baishun, explaining last night’s events. Yao Baishun stroked his beard and said: "You certainly won’t stay here for long. So be it, since you have a better place, I won’t stop you. But for you to let your medical skills waste away is a shame."

Li Xian said: "In the future when I have spare time, if Master Yao doesn’t mind, I am still willing to return to practice medicine." Yao Baishun said: "Alright, alright. Then I will temporarily keep your medical plaque for you. When you return, seek me out! But since you became a reserve Yamen runner, belonging to the Gold Appraisal Guard, this small courtyard room can no longer be your residence."

Li Xian expressed sincere gratitude, then said: "Okay, once I find a new place to stay, I will inform Master Yao. At that time, if Yao Yin seeks me, please pass the message."

Yao Baishun smiled in relief. Seeing Li Xian’s concern for Yao Yin, knowing they had an acquaintance, naturally agreed. Li Xian bid farewell to the Wonderful Medical Pavilion, sorted out his belongings thoroughly, feeling nostalgic. Despite the tough times in Jade City, the Wonderful Medical Pavilion offered lodging for over a month, allowing him to become part of the Yu People, gradually adapting.

West Wind Avenue is one of the main roads in the western urban area, fifteen zhang wide and twenty li long, its surface paved with White Jade. From a high point, it resembles a white river flowing from east to west. Tall buildings stand on either side, with flowing carriages and people bustling about, hard to describe the grandeur.

Li Xian asked around, to learn the location of the Marquis’ Store. He went straight there. The Gold Appraisal Guard is one of Jade City’s "Thirty-Two True Guards," primarily responsible for safeguarding Jade City’s stability.

They disregard trivial matters of livelihood, only handling major cases that threaten Jade City, and even have certain coordinating and deploying authority, with a status far above Yamen Runners. The prospects are ample, many individuals from Jade City’s "Dubhe" have trained in the various Thirty-Two True Guards.