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Chapter 831 - Chapter 831 Chapter 831 Group Visit (2nd Update)

Chapter 831: Chapter 831: Group Visit (2nd Update) Chapter 831: Chapter 831: Group Visit (2nd Update) What is the meaning of this? Feng Jun sighed softly, “I’m sorry, Ze Sheng’s physique is not suited for cultivation.”

Zhuang Haoyun shook his head and sighed as well, “The Jade Jue was a gift for the master, and I will not take it back.”

“You must take it back!” Feng Jun spoke decisively, “I should not have accepted your gift in the first place, forcing Zhuang Ze Sheng to try cultivation… Alas, his vital energy has suffered severe damage, and I should not have held onto that glimmer of hope.”

This was not entirely shirking responsibility, as the illness Zhuang Ze Sheng had carried since the womb was indeed cured by him, but the little fellow should have had a few more years of recovery before considering cultivation.

Of course, as for the somewhat selfish test he had conducted, there was no need to mention that now… he had not expected such a result.

In fairness, Zhuang Ze Sheng showed great character, speaking nonchalantly, “A mishap in cultivation is something I can understand, and perhaps I was too impatient. But Master, there really is no need to return the Jade Jue; it is just a small token of my appreciation.”

Feng Jun stared intently at him and said sternly, “If you refuse to take it back, I will have nothing to do with Zhuang Ze Sheng’s further treatment. Take him and leave now.”

What Zhuang Haoyun was most worried about was his son’s condition. Upon hearing this, he seized the opportunity to ask, “Is further treatment necessary?”

Feng Jun replied solemnly, “Today I fed him a Foundation Establishment Pill. I won’t elaborate on the value of this pill… Yuan Zihao was cured by this pill. In a couple of days, I will give him an even more precious pill to ensure there are no lingering issues.”

Zhuang Haoyun, of course, had heard about Master Feng’s cure of Yuan Zihao and had seen the Foundation Establishment Pills, but he did not know that for those in Luohua Manor who started cultivation, Foundation Establishment Pills were standard provisions.

Thus he raised his eyebrows slightly, “A more expensive pill… may I know what that pill is?”

“Meridian Opening Pill,” Feng Jun answered without hesitation, “A miracle healing medicine that you won’t be able to find elsewhere.”

The Meridian Opening Pill is much less potent than the Endless Life Pill, but how can a Martial Cultivator and a Cultivator compare? Lang Zhen, back in his days, left Xiyin City in sorrow precisely because he couldn’t get his hands on the Meridian Opening Pill.

The Foundation Establishment Pill nurtures vital energy, and the Meridian Opening Pill opens up the meridians. With these two pills, restoring Zhuang Ze Sheng to his original condition should be no problem.

Zhuang Haoyun was certainly willing to trust Feng Jun’s word, but as a parent, he couldn’t bring himself to trust unconditionally and could only ask again, “After taking the Meridian Opening Pill, will Ze Sheng be completely recovered without any lingering issues?”

Feng Jun’s face darkened, a touch annoyed, but he still explained patiently, “Ze Sheng is young, at the age of growing. His recovery will be quick. I was present during the cultivation mishap and dealt with it very promptly…”

After a pause, he added, “If you are still not at ease, you can bring him back for a check-up in ten days.”

Zhuang Haoyun was silent for a long time before finally saying, “So he really can’t cultivate anymore?”

“No, he can’t,” Feng Jun shook his head, then solemnly added, “I truly regret it; when I initially refused you, I wasn’t resolute enough.”

“Sigh,” Zhuang Haoyun sighed in distress and after a long time finally said, “Then there’s no point in keeping the Jade Jue, you might as well have it as payment for the Meridian Opening Pill.”

Feng Jun’s expression became stern as he said sharply, “If that’s what you want to do, then take him and leave now. I won’t be giving the Meridian Opening Pill either, you can hire someone to steal it if you like.”

Zhuang Haoyun was momentarily speechless. What a joke, robbing Luohua Manor of something… wasn’t that seeking death?

Now, if he were to steal the Ancestral Tablet of Maoshan again, he wouldn’t dare. Back when he dared to act, it was out of ignorance–when the Jintan Huayang Celestial Part reopened, he witnessed the skills of the Little Celestial Master Tang Wenji himself.

He stayed silent for a long while before asking again, “If I get the Stone Lamp, can I bring it to you later?”

Feng Jun pondered for a moment before ultimately responding, “We’ll talk about that when the time comes… By the way, remember to tell Zhuang Ze Sheng that the manor’s Cultivation Techniques must not be divulged. If leaked, I will enforce the rules.”

Zhuang Haoyun nodded, obediently packed the wooden box, and walked toward the door.

At the moment, the weather was hot, and in the villa’s courtyard, people were enjoying the coolness–this was Zhengyang Suburb, near a large river, and the evenings were quite pleasant. Of course, there was air conditioning inside the villa, but how could it compare to the natural breeze?

Zhuang Haoyun opened the car door, ready to get in, when the clicking of high heels sounded from behind. It was Yang Yuxin who had come over.

The weather was hot and she wasn’t wearing much. Although she was a woman in her thirties, she had always maintained a fine figure and carried herself with grace and elegance. She nodded slightly, “Director Zhuang, could I take the Jade Jue off your hands?”

Zhuang Haoyun was taken aback, then gave a dry chuckle, “Director Yang, that title hardly suits me. Compared to you, what kind of ‘Director’ am I… You’re interested in this as well?”

Yang Yuxin nodded with a smile, “Yes, it’s rare for the master to like something. I intend to purchase it.”

“Then take it, by all means,” Zhuang Haoyun responded without hesitation, “I originally intended to gift it to the master. It was only because he insisted on returning it that I had to take it back. Now, this is perfect, it’ll fulfill the master’s wish through your hands.”

Yang Yuxin looked at him, her expression teasing as she spoke, “Do you think… I’m short of that amount of money?”

To her, money truly wasn’t an issue. What mattered was making Feng Jun happy and being able to start her cultivation as soon as possible.

Zhuang Haoyun’s eyes flickered, “Then how about this, I’ll sell it to you for the same amount I paid for it. However, if I need to ask the master for a favor in the future, you’ll put in a good word for me if it’s convenient, deal?”

“I can’t guarantee that,” Yang Yuxin shook her head without hesitation. She was not one to make promises lightly, especially since she couldn’t stand the sight of Zhuang Zesheng’s son and had no wish to see the little guy return to Luohua Manor.

So she said quite straightforwardly, “If you don’t want to sell, I won’t insist.”

“Well… I might as well sell then,” Zhuang Haoyun sighed. He really couldn’t afford to provoke the Gu Family. Even though he was hiding in Jin Province and the Gu Family might not be able to do anything to him there, they still held sway in Luohua Manor.

Early the next morning, Zhuang Haoyun arrived at the manor again. By noon, Zhuang Zesheng’s condition had clearly improved quite a bit. But his mood was very down because he would be leaving the manor in the afternoon.

It really was a hurried arrival and a hurried departure.

Zhuang Haoyun had already received the Meridian Opening Pill from Feng Jun, who had instructed him to find a quiet place to take it and then spend three days in bed resting, without any vigorous activity for five days.

In theory, taking the medicine within the Luohua Manor would have the best effect, especially resting within the Spirit Gathering Array. But Feng Jun did not want him to stay too long– the longer one stays, the more likely one is to feel unbalanced. Why test human nature?

Zhuang Haoyun booked a hotel in the city, and at six in the evening, he drove out with his son.

Unfortunately, as they were leaving, they happened to encounter someone arriving.

It was two luxury buses and a leading Mercedes-Benz. While the gatekeepers were negotiating, Feng Jun arrived with Xu Leigang.

The cars weren’t carrying just anyone; they were filled with people from the Yuan Family and Xu Family. Elder Yuan visited to escape the summer heat last year and felt much better upon returning. With summer here again, Yuan Youwei insisted on coming, and Yuan Zihao also missed this place, so they made plans with the Xu Family to visit.

This time, the Yuan Family brought eleven people, even the eldest brother-in-law managed to rush back from Merrick for a vacation here. The Xu Family brought ten people. The entourage was indeed quite impressive.

Logically, a single luxury bus would have sufficed for so many people, but both buses were modified. The Yuan Family and Xu Family had seen Yang Yuxin’s luxury bus before. It’s just a matter of spending a little money on modifications, and that’s nothing for their families.

So that’s how they made such an impressive entrance.

Feng Jun did hear that Yuan Zihao was coming and Xu Leigang mentioned that his elder siblings would come to visit during the summer break.

His thought was, if there weren’t too many people, they could stay in the manor. Although this year’s manor was very different from last year, when it comes to socializing, it’s always good to stick to your roots–even if he hadn’t shown much respect to Yuan Zihao back in the day.

Yet upon arriving at the entrance, he was still taken aback. Turned out that, aside from the twenty-one from the Xu and Yuan Families, there were another nine people. Yuan Zihao had brought three old friends to Zhengyang for a summer retreat.

The three old friends, all retired leaders, inevitably had their own attendants, which added up to nine people.

And then there was the lead car–people were there, too.

What troubled Feng Jun even more was that Mayor Zang was sitting in one of the buses–Mayor Zang was an old acquaintance who had helped him but also irritated him in the past.

Forget it, no more talk, just count the heads and then let them through. Master Feng might have reached a transcendent state, but he still needed to observe certain social niceties; he couldn’t escape from all worldly customs.

Thankfully, Yang Yuxin was still in his manor, so he instructed Li Shishi through the intercom.

In the end, he let in a total of thirty people. As for Mayor Zang, his secretary, and his driver? Sorry, our Luohua Manor doesn’t have time to entertain you!

This slap in the face was truly crisp and loud. Mayor Zang’s face couldn’t keep up the facade, “President Feng, are you saying you won’t even receive me?”

Feng Jun did not respond to him but instead glanced at Xu Leigang–it’s the disciple’s duty to deal with such matters.

Fatty Xu really wasn’t vague at all, smiling and retorting directly, “Mayor Zang, your words are quite interesting. Are we and President Feng very close? What makes you think you are entitled to be entertained by us… just because you are important?”

“You!” Mayor Zang pointed at him, “Kid, what does my conversation with Feng Jun have to do with you?”

“I hang out with President Feng,” Xu Leigang replied without hesitation. “What about being a vice mayor? I don’t eat rice from your house, so maybe you should reflect on the shady things you’ve done. Do they justify President Feng’s attention?”

“A vice mayor is quite powerful, of course,” an elderly man began yammering with a chuckling tone. “He’s the official in charge, young man, at your age, don’t you respect authority?”

His remark was half-joking, half-serious, primarily instigating, but not without other intentions.

Xu Leigang’s face darkened, and without acknowledging the old man, he turned directly to Yuan Zihao, “Elder Yuan, what do you mean by this?”

Both Yuan Huakun and Yuan Huapeng had come, and upon seeing this situation, Yuan Huapeng immediately spoke up, “Leigang, no offense meant, the elderly just like to jest, don’t take it seriously.”