Traveling through the Immortal Realm: Starting from Becoming a Top-Level Furnace Cauldron

"Hong...Hong Lingjin?"

Lu Yuguan's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Cao Yin thought that the red scarf he talked about was real?

He secretly glanced at the system, only to see that the interface was completely calm, with no intention of helping out at all. He cursed inwardly that the system failed at the critical moment.

"Oh...oh, Doctor Hong, I remember now. It was indeed me who asked her to treat the patient." Lu Yuguan answered calmly, but his heart was already surging.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yin and Fu Xiangqing both breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with relief on their faces.

Cao Yin excitedly shook Lu Yuguan's hand and said, "Mr. Lu, you are truly my benefactor! Not only did you save my life, but you also indirectly helped me a lot!"

Lu Yuguan quickly waved his hands and said with a smile: "No, no, it's all fate."

"In that case, can we see Doctor Hong?" Cao Yin asked.

The corners of Lu Yuguan's mouth twitched slightly. This Cao Yin is really persistent.

He thought to himself, I can't tell them that Hong Lingjin is actually me, right?

Wouldn't that make him a pervert?

His eyes rolled, a plan coming to mind. He pretended to be mysterious and said, "Doctor Hong's whereabouts are uncertain, and I may not be able to find her at any time. However, if you two are interested, I can try to pass on a message for you to see if she is willing to meet."

Upon hearing this, Cao Yin and Fu Xiangqing looked embarrassed.

But in the end, it was Cao Yin who spoke up: "Master Lu, we understand the dignity and mystery of Doctor Hong and dare not force her. But if we can see her, we will be grateful. If there is a chance, Master Lu, please help convey our gratitude."

Cao Yin's tone was full of sincerity and expectation. He knew that such a request might be a bit excessive, but the gratitude and desire in his heart made him unable to give up easily.

Lu Yuguan nodded, secretly relieved, but on the surface he calmly agreed: "Brother Cao, don't worry. If there is an opportunity, I will do my best. Although Doctor Hong's whereabouts are difficult to predict, if she knew your intentions, she might be moved."

Fu Xiangqing also spoke at the right time, his voice gentle: "In this case, please ask Master Lu to tell Doctor Hong that if you encounter any difficult problems, please trust the Dali Temple. I will definitely help you."

Lu Yuguan gave an awkward smile without leaving any trace and agreed readily.

I don’t know what kind of plot this Prime Minister Fu has imagined.

Lu Yuguan knew that his identity as "Dr. Hong" could not be exposed. At this moment, he could only take one step at a time and try his best to maintain this delicate balance.

Just as everyone was about to leave, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted their conversation. The person who came was the messenger from Kyoto.

"Sir Shaoqing, Master Cao, Master Lu."

The messenger clasped his fists in greeting to each of the three people, and they nodded slightly in response.

"Master Lu, the Minister of Rites, Lord Fei, specifically instructed me to personally deliver this letter to you, saying it was written by Crown Prince Xin Zhao."

Lu Yuguan reached out to take the letter. The handwriting on it was sloppy and it was obvious that it was written in a hurry.

Zhao Zimo said in the letter that because his mother was seriously ill, he had to leave Longhua Kingdom and rush back to Xin Zhao, and he was helpless and could not say goodbye to Lu Yuguan.

He also said that he would give Lu Yuguan a surprise the next time he saw him.

After reading the letter, a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed across Lu Yuguan's eyes.

He silently folded the letter and put it in his arms.

"Mr. Lu, what did the letter say?" Cao Yin and Fu Xiangqing asked curiously.

Lu Yuguan shook his head and smiled, "Nothing, it's just that Zhao Zimo said that he went back to Xin Zhao."

Ever since he met Zhao Zimo on the night of the Flower Street Parade, the two of them have been almost always together. Although they don't have a close relationship, it somewhat makes Lu Yuguan feel like he did when he was joking around with Jin Xiaoxiao.

Zhao Zimo's departure made him feel somewhat lonely. He looked forward to their next meeting and was also curious about what the surprise Zhao Zimo mentioned was.

"Master Lu, I am about to leave Kyoto and return. If you have the opportunity to come to Damang Mountain, I, Cao Yin, will certainly give you a warm welcome."

"The Cao family's Tomb of Ten Thousand Beasts is also open to Mr. Lu!" Cao Yin said sincerely.

When Lu Yuguan heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He looked at Cao Yin with gratitude and said with a smile, "Brother Cao, I will always remember your kindness. If I have the chance, I will definitely go to Damang Mountain and experience the splendor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Tomb."

Fu Xiangqing, standing by, also smiled and said, "Brother Cao is so generous, how can we fall behind? Master Lu, if you have time, why not come to my Fu family in Dongyue? Although Dongyue is not as spectacular as the Ten Thousand Beasts Tomb, it does have some unique scenery that will surely give Master Lu a refreshing experience."

Hearing this, Lu Yuguan nodded and said, "Thank you for the invitation, Brother Fu. Yuguan will definitely visit."

After the courier finished their greetings, he bowed again and said, "Since everyone has nothing else to do, I will take my leave. Please take care and we will meet again someday."

Lu Yuguan and others also bowed in return and watched the messenger leave.

Afterwards, they chatted for a few more minutes and then went their separate ways.

Looking at the deserted gate of the mansion, Lu Yuguan held the token in his hand and murmured to himself: "Tong-chan, I suddenly understand what loneliness means."

[It's okay, host, this system is here to accompany you.] The system said.

"Suddenly I feel that this loneliness is bearable."

【…】

System: Has the child finally reached his rebellious stage?

In the next few days, Lu Yuguan carefully consolidated his cultivation in his room, stabilized the concentration of spiritual power in the foundation-building period, and familiarized himself with the several skills he had learned.

Lu Yuguan now possesses strong strength. He estimates that no one in the same realm can withstand a few moves from him.

He looked at his current attribute panel——

[Name: Lu Yuguan]

[Civilization Value: 13.9]

[Cultivation: Initial stage of foundation building]

[Spiritual Power: 200/200]

[Spiritual Root Attribute: Single Wood Root]

[Kung Fu: Internal Kung Fu | Furnace Cauldron Demon Control Heart Technique (Silver Furnace Cauldron Heart Sutra Intermediate Level)]

[Kung Fu: External Kung Fu | Solar Terms, Part 1 (Beginning of Spring Breeze/Sacrificial Rain), Ten Thousand Trees and Thorns | External Kung Fu (Perfection), Solid Wood Armor | External Kung Fu (Great Accomplishment)]

[Skill: Eight Elegances·Full Version]

[Weapons: [Slow Down (Incomplete)], [Green Bamboo Staff]]

[Divinity: Kaitian (0.55%), Xuanyuan (0.06%)]

[Multiple "None" attribute item columns are hidden here]

What surprised Lu Yuguan was that, unlike the previous time when he opened the attribute panel, there was no change in the divinity this time.

It's so weird.

Lu Yuguan was puzzled, but since it didn't have much impact, he didn't care that much.

He looked at the martial arts manual lying quietly in his backpack and became interested again.

[Special Skill丨Wood Spirit Soul Control Skill·Incomplete Version]

[Introduction: This technique is suitable for outdoor practice, with strict requirements on the environment. It draws on natural spiritual energy to nourish wood spirits. It can summon wood spirits to fight in battle, and even nurture puppet clones.]

【Consumption:?】

"There are still a few days before the start of the Li School. How about I digest this exercise book first?" Lu Yu thought.

The weather looks pretty good. Wouldn't it be nice to find a place outside the city to camp and practice some martial arts at the same time?

Lu Yuguan made up his mind and immediately asked Daiyu and Qingwen to pack their luggage, and then he went to Bai Ming and Bai Doudou's residence.

"Camping?" Bai Ming looked at the excited Lu Yuguan, his mouth twitching. "No, I don't want to. I want to practice in peace. I have tests and competitions before school starts."

As soon as Bai Ming finished speaking, he felt speechless again.

Lu Yuguan is already a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage, but despite his hard practice, he is still at the sixth stage of the Dust Transformation Stage.

There was already a tragically thick barrier between the two of them.

"Alas, there's nothing to be anxious about," Lu Yuguan said, hooking his arm around Bai Ming's shoulders. "It's useless for you to focus on cultivation. The so-called way of cultivation is to combine work and rest."

"Look, I've been wandering around all day, but now I've reached the Foundation Establishment stage, haven't I?"

After listening to Lu Yuguan's words, Bai Ming couldn't help but start to doubt himself.

"Are you telling the truth?" Bai Ming asked doubtfully.

Lu Yuguan immediately held up four fingers and said solemnly, "I swear, I won't lie to you, or I won't be named Bai!"

After convincing Bai Ming, there is no need to say more about the others.

Bai Doudou and Bai Yueyi have long wanted to go out and play, and Bai Kongming also wanted to take the opportunity to go out and get some herbs for alchemy.

"Let's set off without further ado!" Lu Yuguan rubbed his hands excitedly.

Because Bai Ming was afraid the Second Madam would find out and refuse to let him go, they didn't say goodbye to the others. Bai Doudou drove the carriage, and the other four sat inside, munching on snacks and looking very relaxed.

Bai Doudou listened to the chewing sounds in the carriage and couldn't help but shout, "Please leave some for me!"

Bai Yueyi opened the car curtain, still chewing beef jerky. She reached out and handed over a pickled plum and stuffed it directly into Bai Doudou's mouth.

"Shut up and drive your car carefully." Bai Yueyi said.

Bai Doudou was drooling because of the sourness, but he couldn't beat Bai Yueyi, so he could only swallow his anger.

"Hmph, a good man doesn't fight with a woman!" Bai Doudou thought.

Before they knew it, they arrived at the countryside outside the city. In addition to the flat grassland, there was also a gurgling stream.

Lu Yuguan looked at this place and felt that it was somewhat familiar.

"Hiss - why do I always feel like I've been here before?" Lu Yuguan tilted his head and thought carefully, but he had no impression.

As soon as Bai Ming got off the carriage, he pulled out the recliner he was carrying, put it on the ground, and lay down on it comfortably.

"Dou Dou, don't put chili peppers in the dishes. I'm having a sore throat lately and can't eat that stuff." Bai Ming shouted at Bai Dou Dou with narrowed eyes.

The latter specializes in spiritual food, and as the undisputed chef, he has rolled up his sleeves and trouser legs and is catching crucian carp in the river.

Bai Doudou almost dropped the slippery crucian carp he had just grabbed when he heard the sound. He turned around and said with a smile, "I understand, Second Young Master. Don't worry. I'll make you a grilled fish today. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

As he said this, he deftly threw the fish into a small bucket on the shore and continued to immerse himself in the cool river water to look for his next prey.

Lu Yuguan stood aside, looking at Bai Doudou's energetic figure, and muttered to himself, "Have I really never been to this place before? Why does it feel so familiar?"

He looked around, trying to search for even a clue from his memory, but finally shook his head and decided to put this doubt aside for the time being.

At this time, Bai Yueyi and Bai Kongming also joined the fishing.

Bai Yueyi cast cunning glances at Lu Yuguan from time to time, as if she could see through his thoughts but deliberately did not say it out loud.

"Third Young Master, why don't you try it too? The fish in this water are very smart." Bai Yueyi invited with a smile.

Lu Yuguan shook his head and said, "No, I'd better stay on the shore and watch. You guys just catch them."

Bai Doudou now began to give orders, saying to Lu Yuguan, "Third Young Master, how about you take a stroll in the woods? You're the most advanced among us. If you can catch some wild rabbits and pigeons, we can get some other food."

Lu Yuguan raised his eyebrows and looked at Bai Doudou with a hint of teasing in his eyes.

"Oh? Are you giving me a task, Doudou?"

Bai Doudou chuckled and waved his hands quickly.

"How could that be, Third Young Master? I'm just trying to entertain you. After all, we're out here this time, and we have to make sure you enjoy yourself, right?"

Lu Yuguan chuckled and nodded.

"Well, since you said so, I'll go for a walk in the woods and see if I can bring you some surprises." As he spoke, he moved like a breeze in the woods and disappeared from everyone's sight in an instant.

Bai Yueyi and Bai Kongming smiled at each other, and both saw admiration for Lu Yuguan's extraordinary skills in each other's eyes.

The sunlight in the forest shines through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows.

Lu Yuguan walked through the place, listening to the singing of birds and the occasional roar of animals. He took a deep breath, feeling the unique freshness and tranquility of nature.

"A hare...where could a hare come from?"

Just as Lu Yuguan was thinking, suddenly, a slight noise caught his attention.

He quickly stopped and listened carefully, and saw a snow-white rabbit peeking out from a bush not far away.

Lu Yuguan activated the Lichunfeng and moved again, approaching the rabbit silently like a ghost.

Just when he was about to succeed, a sudden gust of wind broke the silence around him.

"Damn, are they robbing rabbits too?"

Lu Yuguan's heart trembled, and he quickly turned around to dodge. He saw a black shadow flash past his original position and head straight for the rabbit.

When he stood firm and looked carefully, he saw that it was a strong gray wolf holding a rabbit proudly and preparing to leave.

Lu Yuguan frowned slightly. He didn't expect to encounter a ferocious beast here.

[Ding! Uncivilized behavior detected!]

[The host can perform civilized persuasion to gain civilization value. Completing the corresponding task progress may also redeem civilization merits, which can bring significant benefits to the host! ]

[Mission Details: Retrieve the prey from the jaws of the two-star monster, the Sharp Claw Wolf!]

[Task difficulty: 1.5 stars]

[Mission Reward: 0.5 Civilization Value]

Hearing the system's prompt, Lu Yuguan was overjoyed. He didn't expect that while he was catching a rabbit, he would encounter a task issued by the system.

How can I miss such a good thing?

He stretched out his body and shot towards the Sharp Claw Wolf like an arrow. Seeing this, the Sharp Claw Wolf was unwilling to be outdone and turned around to fight with Lu Yuguan.

For a moment, the sound of fierce fighting was heard in the forest.