Chapter 63: Treating to a Meal, Liu Lianyue

Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Treating to a Meal, Liu Lianyue

Upon hearing this, Wu the Cripple raised an eyebrow in surprise.

He opened his mouth asking for the strongest and most powerful, without even considering if it was suitable. However, thinking of Lu Yuan’s talent in Saber Techniques, it wasn’t impossible to discuss.

"The Demon Suppression Bureau has many powerful Saber Techniques. If we are talking about the strongest attack power and the greatest lethality, there are only three: Flaming Flame Demon Slash, Red Blood Ninefold Saber, and Thunder Blade Triple Annihilation. Except for the Red Blood Ninefold Saber, the other two require a specific Profound Weapon to execute."

"A Profound Weapon!" Lu Yuan frowned slightly upon hearing this. Were the conditions that harsh? The burden of using a Profound Weapon was too great for an Eighth-Grade Martial Artist.

"The Red Blood Ninefold Saber doesn’t require one, but it consumes your own lifeblood," Wu the Cripple warned of the risks. "Especially the Ninth Layer, which drains nearly half of your lifeblood in a single use. Afterward, you would need to rest for at least three months."

That was basically self-mutilation. Three months was the period of greatest weakness.

Lu Yuan immediately shook his head. He definitely couldn’t choose this one, no matter how powerful it was.

"These are all Saber Techniques better suited for a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist to practice. The power of an Eighth-Grade Martial Artist is too weak, making them very difficult to master." Wu the Cripple shook his head, advising against Lu Yuan learning them right now. Without enough power, training would be too difficult and would drain his energy in vain. A Seventh-Grade Martial Artist could absorb Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, granting them immense strength and rapid recovery. Furthermore, acquiring a Profound Weapon also came at a steep price.

"Then between the Flaming Flame Demon Slash and the Thunder Blade Triple Annihilation, which one is more powerful?" Lu Yuan asked again.

Speechless, Wu the Cripple cast a glance at Lu Yuan. "Naturally, it’s the latter. The former is a slash, while the latter is an absolute annihilation. It consists of three extreme explosive releases of lightning power, and every move is a lethal strike. However, it’s also much more difficult to cultivate, and its requirements are even harsher. Your physical body must be formidable enough, yet your build cannot be too rugged or massive..."

"I understand," Lu Yuan nodded. Simply put, his foundation needed to be strong enough, and his comprehension had to be exceptionally high!

"You must act according to your own capabilities," Wu the Cripple reminded him once more.

"Thank you." Lu Yuan took his leave.

Both of these Martial Arts required Contribution Points to exchange, costing thirty points each. He currently only had three points, which was far from enough.

"Brother Lu, what did you go do just now?" Liu Zhi walked over and asked as soon as he entered the training ground.

Jianng Hongfei, Yu Qiuyang, and Mu Lingche all pricked up their ears in curiosity.

Lu Yuan swept his gaze over them and spat out two words, "A secret."

"Uh." Liu Zhi felt a bit awkward, but he accepted it. The Demon Suppression Bureau indeed had many confidential matters, which was normal. He had overstepped his bounds a little. Thus, he didn’t ask any further.

The following time was uneventful as Lu Yuan continued to practice his Martial Arts and temper his bones. He needed to achieve greater mastery as soon as possible. He didn’t know the situation on Chen Qiang’s end, but there definitely wouldn’t be results very quickly. Since the Evil Cult was present in the Zhen District, what about the other districts? They were definitely there as well, though their strength would vary. How to strike and eradicate them required long-term planning.

In the blink of an eye, it was time to get off work.

"Brother Lu, I’m treating you to dinner tonight," Liu Zhi suddenly said.

"Huh? Why so sudden? What’s the occasion?" Lu Yuan was surprised. There was no love or hate without a reason. Naturally, there were no unprovoked dinner invitations either.

"You bought so many Pills and supported my family’s business. How could I not show my appreciation?" Liu Zhi laughed.

Lu Yuan looked at Liu Zhi. "Did your family notice a discrepancy in the accounts and want to find me to verify it?"

"Hehe." Liu Zhi smiled awkwardly. "A little bit, a little bit. It’s my sister who wants to meet you."

"Your sister?" Lu Yuan shot Liu Zhi a glance. He wondered if his sister was overly obsessed with her younger brother, managing him so strictly that she even needed to know exactly what kind of friends he made.

"Since you’re treating, there’s no reason for me not to go. Let’s go."

"Hey, this way, this way," Liu Zhi hurried to lead the way.

The Liu Family had quite a few properties in the Jade Capital. It wasn’t long before they arrived at a restaurant—a Liu Family establishment. It covered several hundred square meters and had three floors. It was neither too big nor too small, roughly mid-tier. They went straight to a private room on the second floor.

"Brother Lu, feel free to order whatever you want to eat," Liu Zhi said with immense generosity, handing the menu to Lu Yuan.

"I can really order whatever I want?" Lu Yuan smiled, carefully looking over the menu. He found that there were many dishes he had never eaten before and wanted to try them all.

"Of course, as long as we don’t waste any," Liu Zhi nodded. He had already prepared himself to bleed a little cash.

"Then I’ll start ordering." Lu Yuan reached out and selected eight dishes before returning the menu to Liu Zhi. Liu Zhi then added two more. Martial Artists had large appetites and could eat a lot. Ten dishes for two people wasn’t considered too much.

"Do you want anything to drink?"

"No need," Lu Yuan waved his hand. He had no interest in alcohol, and he especially loathed the rule that one had to drink when eating.

The dishes were served quickly, and the two began to eat. The food at the Liu Family’s restaurant was quite good, full of flavor. The most important thing was that the ingredients were of high quality.

When they were halfway through their meal, a knocking sound rang out.

KNOCK KNOCK.

Then, the door was pushed open, and a woman walked in. She had an oval face and eyebrows like distant mountains. Dressed in green, she resembled a clear breeze and a bright moon. Her waist was slender like a willow, and her curves were exquisite... In an instant, the scenery within the room seemed to brighten by a few degrees.

"I heard my youngest brother came to dine at our restaurant with a colleague from the Demon Suppression Bureau, so I, Liu Lianyue, came over to add a few dishes," she said. She waved her hand, and attendants brought in four more plates of food. "If our hospitality is lacking, please forgive us."

"Brother Lu, this is my sister," Liu Zhi quickly stood up to introduce her. "This is Brother Lu."

"My name is Lu Yuan." Lu Yuan also stood up.

"There’s no need to be so polite, Brother Lu. Please, sit, both of you," Liu Lianyue greeted them. Her every gesture was gentle and amiable. "Azhi has had a shy personality since he was young and doesn’t like making friends. But the other day, as soon as he came back, he said he met a good friend at the Demon Suppression Bureau who shares his ideals. Over the past few days, he has repeated it several times whenever he comes home, showering you with all kinds of praise, Brother Lu."

"You flatter me, you flatter me," Lu Yuan hastily waved his hand. It was just polite talk; even if Liu Zhi really said those things, it wouldn’t have been this exaggerated.

"Not a single word I said was a lie," Liu Zhi declared, emphasizing his point. "Brother Lu is even three times more formidable than I described."

"Look at that." Liu Lianyue’s beautiful eyes fluttered. "You keep calling him Brother Lu, but it seems to me that Brother Lu isn’t even older than you, is he?"

"Well..." Liu Zhi looked at Lu Yuan. "That’s because he’s more skilled than I am."

Liu Lianyue was surprised. He was younger than her brother, who was actually quite proud at heart. For him to be so entirely convinced as to call him Brother Lu...

"Indeed, one who has achieved mastery can be a teacher, and can also be considered an elder brother," she smiled. "Try our restaurant’s signature dishes and see if they suit your taste."

"Not bad, the dishes here all taste quite good," Lu Yuan didn’t hold back his praise either. The restaurant’s food was more refined than the cafeteria’s and had more variety than home-cooked meals.

"I’m glad you like them. From now on, whenever Brother Lu comes to dine at this restaurant, you will receive a flat thirty percent discount, and the same goes for when you bring friends," Liu Lianyue immediately offered.

"Ah? This is far too generous, far too generous. I couldn’t possibly!" Lu Yuan quickly declined. He couldn’t just take people’s favors for free and take such a huge advantage, even though he probably wouldn’t visit many times in the future.

"It’s settled then," Liu Lianyue said, leaving no room for refusal. She scanned the table and asked in surprise, "Aren’t you having any alcohol?"

"Brother Lu doesn’t drink," Liu Zhi explained.

"Oh, it’s good not to drink, very good. The Demon Suppression Bureau often goes out on missions and risks their lives on the edge of a blade," Liu Lianyue nodded repeatedly. Just for this point alone, her favorable impression of Lu Yuan immediately soared. "Enjoy your meal. When you have free time, feel free to come visit our home."