Zhang Fei - The Abandoned Son

Chapter 704: Offer

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[Ding]

[Daily Quest: Absorb 100,000 Qi.]

[Status: Done.]

[Reward: 1,000 bronze coins sent to the inventory.]

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[Daily Quest: Killing 500 beasts or demon beasts in the Earth realm or above.]

[Status: Done.]

[Reward: Daily gift pack x1 sent to the inventory.]

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Zhang Fei arrived in the Yun Kingdom, accompanied by two women. They did not immediately meet Nanfeng Yunxi, especially since she was still busy with Qu Qiuxue.

On both sides of Zhang Fei, Shang Yumei and Feng Yao were also staring at the Alchemy Union branch store. He had purposefully brought them along because the female alchemist was significantly stronger than him, and he didnʼt know much about her other than her cultivation in the 1-Moon Divine Manifestation.

”Is that woman really going to die?” Shang Yumei asked.

Zhang Fei nodded at her. ”Huan Ya is indeed one of my clonesʼ partners, but my clones are still me, and I wonʼt spare anyone who wants to harm her. Qu Qiuxue is just the beginning, and those two men will follow in her footsteps soon.”

The longer she stayed with Zhang Fei and the others, the more Shang Yumei understood his character. He doesnʼt hesitate to use women for his interests, but he is also overly protective of all the women by his side, whether his official harem members or clonesʼ partners.

Shang Yumei also knew that behind Zhang Feiʼs lustful nature, not all women could catch his eye. She had heard from Zhang Chen and the others that he didnʼt even hesitate to torture or kill those who were his enemies, such as Fu Xin, Chen Xin, Li Lian, Huan Ning, Lu Xin, Yu Xixuan, and the women from those heretical clans. ʼSigh! If he wasnʼt interested in me, he would have treated me like those women and made me his toy for life.ʼ

”Nanfeng Yunxiʼs alchemy abilities are quite good, and her alchemy rank should be a level above Zhang Lingxueʼs, at the Emperor Rank.” Feng Yao suddenly spoke.

Zhang Fei turned to Feng Yao directly. ”Can you help me convince Nanfeng Yunxi to join us?”

”I think I can convince Nanfeng Yunxi, especially if I reveal some things about alchemy to her.” Feng Yao replied with a nod.

After some time, they observed that Nanfeng Yunxi had finished her treatment with Qu Qiuxue, but she was still unable to cure her illness. Zhang Fei immediately contacted her using his telepathy and asked her to meet him outside the Yun Capital, to which she right away agreed.

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[Ding]

[Quest: Open the third shop in one of the human kingdoms.]

[Quest rank: Medium]

[Status: Done]

[Reward: Medium gift pack x 1 sent to the inventory]

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[Quest: Open the fourth shop in one of the human kingdoms.]

[Quest rank: Medium]

[Reward: Medium gift pack x 1]

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Nanfeng Yunxi froze in place as soon as she arrived there, and she immediately became wary of the two women. She could sense that Feng Yao was stronger than her, but she could not sense Shang Yumeiʼs cultivation, especially since she had already broken through to the 1-Moon Divine Fusion Realm. ʼHow could it be? Why are two powerful women like them willing to stay by his side?ʼ

”It seems that Xiu Hanyu did not tell you about my presence in this realm.” Nanfeng Yunxiʼs eyes widened as she stared at Feng Yao, and she immediately realized her true identity. ”As you might have guessed, I am a member of the Phoenix Race, and I am their princess.”

”What?” Nanfeng Yun let out a soft cry. ”Are... are you really the Phoenix Princess? Why... why are you in this realm?”

Just as Feng Yao was about to answer Nanfeng Yunxi, Zhang Fei suddenly hugged her waist. ”Naturally, Yaoʼer stayed in this realm because of me, especially since she is my future wife.”

ʼShameless!ʼ Feng Yao and Shang Yumei screamed in their hearts.

Nanfeng Yunxi stiffened in place, as her gaze kept shifting between Zhang Fei and Feng Yao. Moreover, the phoenix princess maintained a relaxed expression and did not remove his hand from her waist. ʼIs he really her future husband? How could a princess like her be willing to marry such a weakling?ʼ

”I asked you to come here because I wanted to offer you something.” Nanfeng Yunxi raised an eyebrow at Zhang Fei. ”You may not know about it, but Huoyun Zhiyan asked Xiu Hanyu to send you to me, and he hoped that I would be captivated by your beauty and sexiness. They did not explain to you about Yaoʼer being by my side, which meant they were willing to sacrifice you. Therefore, I invite you to join us, as we can provide you with a better opportunity compared to the Alchemy Union.”

Nanfeng Yunxi did not immediately respond to Zhang Feiʼs offer, but she was already aware that her masters and higher-ups wanted to use her against him regardless of the risks.

”The Alchemy Union does dominate the alchemy market in the middle realms, but they canʼt do anything in the upper realms.” Nanfeng Yunxi did not deny Zhang Feiʼs words, especially since she had heard about her higher-upsʼ actions in trying to invade the upper realm in the past, which failed miserably. ”On the other hand, Yaoʼerʼs parents are the leaders of the alchemists in the upper realms, and they have a close relationship with the alchemy god and goddess.”

”The alchemy god and goddess?” Nanfeng Yunxi was shocked to hear those two nicknames, especially since both of them had reached the pinnacle of alchemy.

Feng Yao told Nanfeng Yunxi directly. ”Tian Shuxiang is the alchemy god, and Lin Jingxia is the alchemy goddess. As their nickname suggests, they are the best alchemists in the three mortal realms, and no one dares to claim to be the best alchemist in the presence of the two of them. Like you, I am an alchemist, currently ranked in the ancestor realm, but I am on track to achieve saint-rank alchemy in the near future. If you are willing to join us, you can surpass the higher-ups of the Alchemy Union in the future.”

Their offer greatly piqued Nanfeng Yunxiʼs interest. From childhood to adulthood, she lived in the Alchemy Union under the guidance of Xiu Hanyu, who taught her all she knew about alchemy. Although they clearly wanted to sacrifice her to win Zhang Feiʼs attention, she still found it difficult to turn away from her master and organization.

Zhang Fei suddenly disappeared from Nanfeng Yunxiʼs sight and reappeared behind her, shocking her.

”Is your loyalty to the Alchemy Union more important than yourself?” Nanfeng Yunxi wanted to turn back, but Zhang Fei suddenly hugged her waist and used his enhanced demon touch on her, making her legs weak. ”They planned to use you to seduce me, and it goes without saying that I wouldnʼt turn down such a wonderful woman as you. If I wanted to, I could get you right away, but I donʼt intend to.”

”Mhmm…” Nanfeng Yunxi moaned softly as her lust began to increase. ʼUgh! He had just hugged me, but I felt aroused.ʼ ”Mhmm... please let me go; youʼre making me uncomfortable.”

Nanfeng Yunxi could have attacked Zhang Fei, but she knew that Shang Yumei and Feng Yao would immediately take action if she did so, which would only harm her.

Zhang Fei did not immediately release Nanfeng Yunxi. Instead, he put a pill into her mouth. ”Itʼs not a poison pill, so swallow it without fear, and youʼll like the effects.”

Nanfeng Yunxi first looked at Feng Yao, who nodded at her. She then swallowed Zhang Feiʼs pill directly, using her qi to dissolve and spread it. In a few minutes, she experienced a significant increase in the Yin Qi within her body, and her Yin Qi also became purer than before. ʼDid the Phoenix Princess teach him to concoct the pill? My master once taught me to concoct a pill that can purify and strengthen Yin and Yang Qi, but the effect is not as strong or fast as his pill.ʼ

”Have you realized the effects of my Yin Purifying Pill?” Nanfeng Yunxi nodded to Zhang Fei, who immediately showed her several types of pills, which caused her eyes to widen in shock. ”See? My alchemist rank is still at the Grandmaster Rank, but I concocted all these pills myself, and all of them are superior grades. Unlike you, I just learned alchemy a month and a half ago, and I will successfully concoct a rank 4 pill soon. Once I succeed in concocting it, I will become a king-rank alchemist.”

Upon hearing that, Nanfeng Yunxi immediately turned her head back, making her face just an inch away from Zhang Feiʼs. ”Did you really concoct all these pills?”

”Do I need to lie to you?” Zhang Fei then took off the veil covering Nanfeng Yunxiʼs face, causing her to frown, especially since she never showed her face to anyone except her master. ”Despite your aloof and apathetic nature, you are truly such a beauty, and I always like a woman like you.”

”You—” Nanfeng Yunxi swallowed her words back as soon as she sensed Shang Yumeiʼs aura.

”Aside from these pills, I still have many other things that are useful for you, but I wonʼt show them to you now.” Zhang Fei then released his embrace from Nanfeng Yunxi, took her hand, and placed his pills into her palm. However, he did not return her veil, instead keeping it hidden behind his clothes, which caused her face to darken. ”You can think about my offer first, and you can meet some of my wives in my shop once you have made up your mind.”

After saying that, Zhang Fei immediately moved between Feng Yao and Shang Yumei, escorting the two women out of the area.

”His movements are extremely fast for a cultivator at his level.” Nanfeng Yunxi muttered to herself after she couldnʼt sense their aura. She then took out a spare veil and put it on her face before returning to the Yun Royal Capital.

However, Nanfeng Yunxi did not return to the Alchemy Union branch shop right away; instead, she went to the Sky Jade Shop in the kingdom. Zhang Fei had already guessed that she would do that, so he had already told Zhong Yan and Tang Ziyu about her.

ʼAre they Zhang Feiʼs wives?ʼ Nanfeng Yunxi immediately ignored the two women and looked at the various items on the second floor, but she was disappointed because she couldnʼt find any pills or other items related to alchemy there. ʼHmm? He may not sell his pills here due to the presence of our shop, but Iʼm sure that he sells them in his shop in the Xian Kingdom.ʼ

Nanfeng Yunxi then asked Zhong Yan and Tang Ziyu about it, and the two women confirmed it immediately. After that, she hurriedly left the shop and went to the Xian Kingdom to check on Zhang Feiʼs other pills, not caring about Qu Qiuxueʼs fate.

Zhong Yan and Tang Ziyu immediately informed Zhang Lingxue of Nanfeng Yunxiʼs departure so she could prepare to welcome her, but Zhang Fei had also informed his alchemist wife about the woman. Moreover, he had already sent Feng Yao to his shop in the Xian Royal Capital, so there was nothing to worry about.

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With her high cultivation and speed, Nanfeng Yunxi arrived at the Xian Royal Capital in no time. Zhang Fei had already told Xian Feng and Shi Qingzhuang about her, so they paid no attention to her presence.

Nanfeng Yunxi hurriedly rushed to the Sky Jade Shop in the kingdom, where Zhang Lingxue immediately greeted her before guiding her to examine the pills in the shop.

As she listened to Zhang Lingxueʼs explanation, Nanfeng Yunxi repeatedly glanced at the back room, sensing Feng Yaoʼs presence there, where the phoenix princess was guiding Chu Ying and Chu Qing on alchemy.

ʼSo these three women are also Zhang Feiʼs wives?ʼ Nanfeng Yunxi then asked Zhang Lingxue. ”Did you and your husband concoct all these pills? How did you two concoct so many superior-grade pills? Even my organization doesnʼt have this many, and their quantity is actually quite limited. After all, we need to supply many realms, and we only have a small number of alchemists who can concoct them.”

Zhang Lingxue nodded to her. ”For rank 1 to 3 pills, my husband concocted them, especially since his alchemist rank just reached the grandmaster rank. As for the pills at rank 4 and above, Big Sis Yao and I concocted them.”

”What is your relationship with the Phoenix Princess? Is she really your husbandʼs future wife?” Nanfeng Yunxi curiously asked.

Nanfeng Yunxiʼs second question surprised Zhang Lingxue. She knew that Zhang Fei was interested in Feng Yao, but their relationship had not reached that far. ”Youʼre right; Big Sis Yao is my husbandʼs future wife. As for our relationship, you can say that she is my master in alchemy, but our relationship is like blood sisters.”

”I see.” Nanfeng Yunxi nodded in understanding. ”Are the two women with Princess Yao in the back room her disciples, too?”

”Not really.” Zhang Lingxue replied with a shake of her head. ”Big Sis Yao never intended to take in disciples, and she taught Chu Ying and Chu Qing because they were my sisters. Although they are still novice alchemists, their talent in alchemy is quite high, and they are always enthusiastic about learning it.”

Nanfeng Yunxi gave a light nod and did not ask further about the Chu Sisters. She was more interested in all the pills there, such as the basic pills, the healing pills, the recovery pills, and several others. ”I want to buy one batch of each pill.”

”Sure.” Zhang Lingxue took out several bottles of each type of pill and handed them to Nanfeng Yunxi, who immediately paid for them with jewels, given the rarity of gold coins and similar items in other realms. ”Are you interested in buying other items? Our mattress is the best-selling item in all realms, and you wonʼt be able to find it in any store.”

”All realms?”

Zhang Lingxue nodded at her. ”Actually, we are not natives of this Nine Stars Realm, and we came from other realms, where my husband owns several shops. However, since my husband has established relationships with several princesses from various kingdoms, this realm has now become our home.”

”Oh.” Nanfeng Yunxi responded with a disinterested expression, but she immediately looked at the pile of mattresses. ”All right, Iʼll buy that one. Anyway, where does your husband get those weird items?”

”Haha.” Zhang Lingxue softly laughed as she looked at the sex toy counter. ”My husband comes from a unique realm, and the people in that realm use such items to satisfy themselves, especially those who have no interest in marriage. If you are interested in them, I can recommend some items for you, but you might feel strange when using them for the first time.”

Nanfeng Yunxi raised her eyebrows for a moment, but some of them piqued her interest. ”Please show me.”

A faint smile appeared on Zhang Lingxueʼs face, and she led Nanfeng Yunxi over. She selected several items and explained their functions to her, so she would have no trouble using them.

Although Nanfeng Yunxi felt embarrassed by all of this, she did not show it on her face. She eventually decided to buy some items according to Zhang Lingxueʼs recommendations, one of which was a costume.

Once Nanfeng Yunxi had settled all the bills, Zhang Lingxue extended an invitation to accompany her to the Sky Jade Restaurant, as per Zhang Feiʼs request, with the expectation that she would agree to join him after talking with his wife.

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Meanwhile, Zhang Fei was already in his shop in the Bai Kingdom, where the number of customers was significantly higher than in the Yun Kingdom, particularly considering the latter kingdomʼs smaller size.

From the back room, Zhang Fei could see some familiar faces visiting his shop, and they were the senior cultivators he had deliberately used to kill Lian Jinshu and the others some time ago.

Han Yuanzhi immediately sat on Zhang Feiʼs lap and put his arms around his neck. ”Bai Zizhen is Bai Yaoweiʼs uncle, and he was enraged when we discovered the Alchemy Unionʼs warehouse was already empty when we arrived. We ordered our clans to look for the culprit, but you managed to deceive all of us.”

”Haha.” Zhang Fei laughed at that. ”Do you have a close relationship with Xiong Ningwu? Is her Xiong Clan powerful?”

- To Be Continued.