Chapter 481: Limited Future Achievements
In the Divine Martial Continent, a place of extremely fierce competition, whether it be the Wan Jian Sect or the Extreme Cold Cave.
Both have many powerful adversaries watching them.
If their strength is significantly weakened, in a moment, they can be attacked by equally strong enemies taking advantage of their vulnerability. By then, it wouldn't be as simple as just one or two people dying, but it could lead to the destruction of the entire sect.
The transcendent forces that continued from the Ancient Times were more than just four.
Among them, those that were obliterated by the flow of history and various disasters are too numerous to count.
Now, only four families such as the Extreme Cold Cave remain.
As soon as Gongsun's Housekeeper appeared, he hurriedly paid his respects to Elder Fu and others with a traditional Chinese fist and palm salute.
"My young lady is straightforward. If she has offended anyone, this old servant is willing to apologize on her behalf. Please, do not take it to heart," Gongsun's Housekeeper, merely a servant, had to be cautious even as he apologized on behalf of Xiong Guansui.
He could not offend Miss Xiong nor could he lack sincerity.
His apology was perfectly timed and showcased his astuteness in handling people and situations.
"Brother Chu Feng, we meet again!" After apologizing on behalf of the young lady, Gongsun's Housekeeper turned his gaze to Chu Feng's face, revealing a natural smile.
It was the genuine happiness of seeing an old friend.
"Hello, Gongsun's Housekeeper!" Chu Feng smiled and returned the greeting. At this moment, he could finally confirm that Gongsun's Housekeeper and Miss Xiong indeed belonged to the same family.
"Ahem... Thank you, young brother, for the medicine you gave last time, which had a remarkable effect. My chronic ailment has also been completely cured."
"This favor is like being reborn, please accept a bow from Gongsun Jiu!"
As he spoke, Gongsun's Housekeeper kneeled down to the ground and bowed deeply in gratitude to Chu Feng.
"It was a small effort; no need for such courtesy, please stand up, Gongsun's Housekeeper!" Chu Feng quickly stepped forward to help Gongsun's Housekeeper up.
Meanwhile, Miss Xiong watched with displeasure, "Gongsun's Housekeeper, why are you so courteous to him, a mere common Outer Disciple?"
"It's just a few elixirs, what's so great about that."
Gongsun's Housekeeper couldn't help but look troubled; does this privileged young lady not realize where she is? Is this really the place for her to throw her little tantrums?
"Brother Chu Feng, please don't mind this, my young lady means no harm! It is just out of desperation to save her mother that she behaved this way!" Gongsun's Housekeeper hurriedly apologized and explained to Chu Feng.
"Don't worry, I'm not so petty as to quarrel with a little girl!" Chu Feng waved his hand magnanimously.
"Who did you call a little girl?" Xiong Guansui exploded like a powder keg at the slightest provocation.
Chu Feng couldn't even be bothered to respond, almost completely ignoring her. It was as if he watching a childish kid throwing a tantrum, which only infuriated Xiong Guansui even more.
Her body shook violently, continuously puffing out her Daoist robe.
Her pretty face was as cold as frost, and her phoenix eyes spit fire.
Worried about another conflict, Gongsun's Housekeeper hurriedly intercepted her. He almost pleaded with Chu Feng, "Brother Chu Feng, could you please, for my sake, save my young lady's mother just once?"
"Sorry, I may not be able to agree to that."
Chu Feng lightly shook his head.
Gongsun's Housekeeper had helped him in the past, and he had already repaid that favor. If Xiong Guansui's attitude were more sincere and not so haughty, Chu Feng might have considered it.
But now, he simply would not waste his time.
Moreover, curing illnesses always comes with risks. He is not a god and cannot cure all ailments.
The Xiong Family's influence is not small; they can definitely invite a powerhouse of the Alchemy Venerate Level. Others may not cure it, and Chu Feng dare not guarantee either.
If the Xiong Family had started with a sincere and friendly attitude, and offered a price that tempted Chu Feng, then perhaps he would have tried.
Now, no need to discuss further.
"If there's nothing else, please excuse me as I won't keep you any longer! I still need to go back to farm Medicinal Herbs, excuse my absence!" Chu Feng bowed to Gongsun's Housekeeper, then turned and left immediately.
Staring at Chu Feng's retreating figure, Gongsun's Housekeeper appeared helpless.
A good situation, ruined by his own Miss.
Hopefully, she would learn from this setback and grow wiser.
"Chu Feng, don't think too highly of yourself! Across the Divine Martial Continent, there are numerous Pill Masters far superior to you! As a man, yet so narrow-minded, your future achievements will undoubtedly be extremely limited. I, as a True Disciple of the Extreme Cold Cave, hold a prestigious status, adored by thousands. With just a word, countless Alchemy Venerates would serve me."
"Even without you, my mother's illness will surely be cured."
Miss Xiong yelled angrily at Chu Feng's back.
She even made outrageous statements, presuming Chu Feng's future.
"Since Miss Xiong is so enchanting and loved by thousands, why bother coming to me from afar? Isn't it a waste of each other's time?" Chu Feng said coldly with a sneer, not turning his head as he swiftly left.
This Miss Xiong is truly naive to the extreme, putting on airs as if she were a real Fairy.
"It's infuriating, utterly infuriating... Even if I, the Fairy, personally go to the Medicine King Mountain to seek help, I wouldn't seek out Chu Feng, who is so arrogant and narrow-minded!" Guan Sui was furious to the point of storming off without even bidding farewell, disappearing from the Wan Jian Sect Main Lineage in the blink of an eye.
She immediately flew away on her sword.
Gongsun's Housekeeper shook his head and followed her as well.
Watching Guan Sui's departing silhouette, Boss Ding was spellbound as if struck by an Enchanting Spell, gazing distractedly.
He was absolutely like a toad lusting after a swan in the sky.
"F*ck, how did this Chu guy get such dumb luck? To have Fairy Guan Sui personally seek him to treat her mother. And yet this guy acts as if he has eaten sh*t, so stubborn, he simply wouldn't agree."
"Why can't such good fortune fall to me instead? This was a great opportunity to get close to Fairy Guan Sui. If he had cured her mother, it would have been incredible, definitely could have married her. Alas, what a pity!"
Boss Ding looked regretful.
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After returning to his Medicine Mountain, Chu Feng still diligently practiced his Swordsmanship and cultivated his Sword Qi. As for farming two acres of Medicinal Herbs, for others, it was a very arduous task.
For him, it was made easier with Ant Soldiers weeding, loosening the soil, and exterminating pests, all he needed to do was water during dry seasons, and occasionally fertilize.
It was that easy and simple.
In the blink of an eye, nearly two months had passed.
Boss Ding would come every day to monitor Chu Feng's Medicine Field. Initially, he thought that in a couple of days, all the Medicinal Herbs planted by Chu Feng would be ruined.
Yet, he found himself utterly wrong.
Not only did Chu Feng's Medicinal Herbs not wither from the sun, but they also thrived lushly, thick-stemmed and leafy, clearly indicating a bountiful yield ahead.
During these two months, Chu Feng spent his days comfortably, with plenty of time to cultivate his Sword Qi and ponder the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill.
His cultivation was also rapidly advancing.