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

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The system prompt sounded at the right time, but Lu Yuguan didn't care about it. He looked at the little fruit lying on the ground with a frown.

"Young Master, please think of a way to save Xiao Guozi!"

Hongdie had a miserable look in her eyes as she pleaded with Lu Yuguan.

"Save...save...Xiao Guozi..." Ah Huang said, pulling the corner of Lu Yuguan's clothes.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here to save Xiao Guozi, the sacrificial rain!——"

After saying that, Lu Yuguan concentrated his breath and mind, pinched his right hand, and countless tiny raindrops mixed with spiritual power seeped into the wound of the little fruit.

Xiao Guozi's painful expression gradually eased, and the others were all shocked by the scene.

"This is... a miracle!" Hongdie had tears in her eyes and was so surprised that she couldn't speak.

Lu Yuguan gently caressed the wounds nourished by spiritual energy, secretly congratulating himself on the amazing effect of the sacrificial rain. He looked up at Hongdie and Ah Huang, his eyes full of determination.

"Don't worry, Xiao Guozi will be fine. Just let him have a good rest." Lu Yuguan said soothingly.

When Hongdie heard this, tears finally rolled down her eyes, but this time, they were tears of hope.

She clasped her hands together, as if praying for this sudden salvation.

Ah Huang was even more excited. He let go of the hand that was holding Lu Yuguan's clothes and knelt beside Xiao Guozi.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, breaking the silence in the room. Everyone turned their heads and saw Butler Zhao hurriedly walking in.

"Young Master, something terrible has happened!" one of the young ladies shouted anxiously, "Those bullies have gathered another group of people and are heading this way. It seems they want revenge!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuguan frowned slightly, but soon regained his composure.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. I'm here." Lu Yuguan stood up and walked slowly towards the door.

Outside the gate of Qianhua Tower, Ma Pozi, Hu Ba, and a group of bullies were blocking the street.

Ma Pozi's face was covered with flesh, and her eyes flashed with cruelty and greed. Her voice was sharp and piercing, like a sharp blade cutting through the air.

"Humph, I knew you wouldn't be able to hide for long! Today, either pay me back or use someone to pay off your debt!"

Hu Ba stood beside Ma Pozi, a malicious smile on his lips. He waved the wooden stick in his hand and threatened: "Girls of Qianhua Tower, don't think you can stay in here forever. Come out obediently, and don't blame us for being rude!"

The bullies around echoed in the noise, the clamor rose and fell, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

However, in front of this group of arrogant bullies, Lu Yuguan appeared exceptionally calm.

He held the green bamboo staff and walked slowly out of Qianhua Tower. He looked directly at Ma Pozi with a sharp gaze and said in a deep voice, "You bully the weak like this, aren't you afraid of retribution?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Pozi burst into laughter, as if she had heard the most ridiculous joke in the world: "Retribution? This is our business, there is no such thing as retribution! Boy, if you know what's good for you, get out of the way quickly, otherwise, I will deal with you too!"

"Mapo, this is the guy who ruined our plans!" Hu Ba recognized Lu Yuguan's face at a glance, his face darkened, and he reminded Mapo.

Ma Po sneered disapprovingly, "Why, with so many of you, are you afraid of a brat? Zuixianlou has kept you for nothing, right? Get rid of him!"

Lu Yuguan sneered and said nothing more. He waved his hand lightly, and the bamboo stick behind him instantly turned into a green light and rushed towards Ma Pozi. Ma Pozi was terrified and waved her hands to resist, but the bamboo stick was faster and hit her chest directly.

With a loud bang, Ma Pozi was knocked back by the huge force, spitting blood, her face as pale as paper. She looked at Lu Yuguan in disbelief, her eyes full of fear.

"You...how dare you hurt me!"

Lu Yuguan smiled faintly, his tone filled with unquestionable majesty: "Not only will I hurt you, but I will also let you know that bullying the weak will eventually lead to bad consequences!"

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What a surprise!

The corners of Lu Yuguan's mouth rose slightly. It seemed that these bullies were here to give him benefits.

"Hey, Scarface, why did you run away with your tail between your legs last time? Bullying a woman is no big deal. If you have the guts, let's fight!" Lu Yuguan said provocatively.

Hu Ba was enraged for a moment, picked up a big knife and rushed towards Lu Yuguan.

"Huh, boy, do you think I'm afraid of you?"

Hu Ba roared angrily, and his sword drew a silver arc in the air, heading straight for Lu Yuguan's face.

Lu Yuguan moved slightly and easily avoided the attack. At the same time, he raised his left hand, and the green bamboo stick turned into a green light, colliding with Hu Ba's sword.

With a loud "clang" sound, the air around the two people was slightly shaken by this force.

"Hmph, that's all."

A sneer appeared on Lu Yuguan's lips, and the green bamboo stick in his hand danced flexibly in the air like a living thing. Every blow landed accurately in the gaps of Hu Ba's attacks, making it difficult for Hu Ba to resist.

"You...what kind of evil tricks are you using!"

Hu Ba's face turned pale, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. It was obvious that he was no longer able to do it.

"Evil ways? You're wrong. This is strength."

Lu Yuguan said lightly, and then his figure flashed, and the green bamboo stick turned into a green lightning, hitting Hu Ba's vital point.

Hu Ba was horrified and hurriedly waved his knife to block, but it was too late.

With a loud "bang", Hu Ba was shocked by the huge force and retreated repeatedly. The big knife in his hand fell out of his hand and fell to the ground.

He looked at Lu Yuguan in disbelief, his eyes full of horror.

"You are in the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage!?"

Hu Ba's voice trembled slightly. He knew full well that he hadn't yet reached the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage. Even though they were both at the Foundation Establishment Stage, it was still a level he couldn't reach at this point.

Lu Yuguan stood where he was, tapping the ground lightly with his bamboo stick, making a crisp sound. His eyes were indifferent, as if everything that had just happened was just a trivial episode.

"So what if it is, so what if it isn't?" Lu Yuguan said slowly, without any complacency in his tone, but instead revealed a kind of calmness and composure after experiencing vicissitudes of life.

Hu Ba's face paled even further upon hearing this. He knew full well that he was doomed today. But as a warrior, he also had his own dignity and pride. Even though he knew he was no match for his opponent, he refused to admit defeat easily.

"Hmph, even if he's in the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment Stage, so what?" Hu Ba gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and shouted to his accomplices, "Let's go together and wear him down!"

The bullies looked at each other, and then, instigated by Hu Ba, they rushed towards Lu Yuguan with roars.

Lu Yuguan did not retreat. His figure was as fast as the wind, and the green bamboo stick in his hand seemed to turn into countless green dragons, shuttling among the bullies.

Every swing was accompanied by the bullies' screams and flying backwards, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

"You people rely on your numbers to bully the weak. Today I will let you taste the bitter fruit!" Lu Yuguan's voice was cold and firm, and there was no hesitation or fear in his eyes.

"A thousand trees and thorns!——"

"Hardwood Armor!——"

"The beginning of spring breeze!——"

Lu Yuguan was in full force, the silver furnace in his body being pushed to its limit, making a humming sound. Although the bullies were brave, they were like ants in front of Lu Yuguan, unable to withstand his attack.

"Ah! What is this!"

"Damn it, I'm stuck."

"I can't move either—"

Countless thorns rose from the ground, as if they had eyes, and pierced into the bodies of the bullies.

Lu Yuguan was wearing translucent emerald green armor, and he used the spring breeze to strengthen his body functions, making him feel at home among the crowd.

Soon, this group of arrogant bullies were beaten to a pulp and fell to the ground wailing.

Seeing this, Ma Pozi's face changed drastically. She hadn't expected Lu Yuguan to be so powerful. She wanted to escape, but her legs felt as heavy as lead and she couldn't move at all.

Lu Yuguan walked slowly to Ma Pozi and looked at her coldly: "Qianhualou's debt, what happened today is a lesson for you."

Ma Pozi was trembling all over, her eyes filled with despair and fear. She knew she would not be spared today, so she could only close her eyes and wait for the judgment of fate.

However, Lu Yuguan did not take her life. He just waved his hand lightly, and the green bamboo stick knocked Ma Po unconscious in an instant.

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The system's cold beep sounded.

"Take them away and hand them over to the government for handling." Lu Yuguan said to the young women behind him.

Upon hearing this, the young women stepped forward, tied up the bullies, and prepared to send them to the government.

Lu Yuguan turned around and walked back to Qianhua Tower. Hongdie and Ah Huang breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Lu Yuguan return safely.

"Young Master, are you okay?" Hongdie asked with concern.

Lu Yuguan smiled slightly and shook his head: "I'm fine, these bullies have been dealt with, and I don't have to worry about being bullied by them anymore."

Upon hearing this, Hongdie, Ah Huang and others couldn't help but have tears in their eyes.

What happened today was like a dream. It was all because of Lu Yuguan's appearance that they saw hope again.

After waiting for a while, Qingniang, who had gone to the yamen to report to the authorities, also arrived with a group of officials. The leader looked in front of the building and saw people falling down and fainting, and he was also shocked.

"Excuse me, sir, are these people here to block the gate of the building?" the officer asked tremblingly.

Lu Yuguan nodded, his eyes firm and calm.

"It was them. I only attacked them slightly and didn't hurt any vital parts."

The officers looked at each other, clearly shocked by the strength of the young man before them. They quickly stepped forward and tied up the bullies who had been knocked down by the bamboo sticks, preparing to take them back to the yamen for interrogation.

"Thank you for your help, sir. We will report this matter to you, sir, and punish the offender severely." The leading officer bowed to Lu Yuguan to express his gratitude, his tone full of respect.

Lu Yuguan smiled slightly and waved his hand. "You're welcome. This is what I should do. I just hope there will be fewer bullies like this in the future, so that the people can live a peaceful life."

The officer looked at Lu Yuguan's face and was stunned.

"Excuse me, sir, are you the Master Lu who fought demons with the Dragon Guards a while ago?"

Lu Yuguan raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you know me?"

"Of course I recognize him. Although the young master has never appeared in public, His Majesty commended the demon-slaying hero and painted his portrait, which was then circulated among the six ministries."

"Mr. Lu is a righteous man who does not covet fame or fortune. I admire him!"

The officer's words almost made Lu Yuguan laugh, but out of modesty, he suppressed his expression.

"Don't say that. I just did what I had to do. I hope you will act impartially and not show any favoritism based on my status."

Upon hearing this, the officers nodded in agreement and then escorted the bullies away from Qianhua Tower.

Tears welled up in Hongdie's eyes, and she knelt down on the stone slab with a thud. Seeing this, the other Qingniangs also knelt down on the ground.

Lu Yuguan was startled and asked quickly, "What are you doing? Get up quickly!"

"Young Master, no matter what happens in the future, Hongdie is willing to follow you until death!" Hongdie said excitedly.

"The same goes for us!" the other Qingniangs also said.

Lu Yuguan gently helped her up and comforted her, "You don't have to be so polite. I'm counting on everyone to work together to revive Qianhua Tower. Don't hurt yourself."

Several people supported each other to stand up. Hongdie wiped away her tears and said worriedly, "Young Master, I wonder what we should do to revive Qianhua Tower?"

Lu Yuguan instantly put on a sly expression. He said mysteriously, "There are too many people outside. Let's go back inside and talk. What I'm going to say next is confidential."

Everyone returned to the building together, and Lu Yuguan began to deploy his troops.

"Third Young Master, is there anything I can do for you?" Butler Zhao smiled gently and was already sitting in a chair waiting.

Lu Yuguan's eyes lit up and he said, "Old Zhao, please help me contact the carpenters that the Bai Mansion usually cooperates with. Also, if there are any cooks who want to work, please recruit them as well."

"Yes, old slave, let's do it now."

After Butler Zhao left, Lu Yuguan also began to deploy his troops.

"Next, I'm going to take down the Qianhualou sign and replace it with Qianhualao."

"Thousand Flower Fishing?"

Everyone looked at Lu Yuguan in confusion.

Lu Yuguan said very proudly, "Yes, I noticed when I came here that there are many brothels near Qianhua Tower. Now all the customers have been snatched away by other brothels. We will definitely not be able to compete with them if we continue to run a brothel. So we have to find another way and do something else."

"Then...what should we do?" Hongdie asked blankly.

"hot pot!"

Lu Yuguan pretended to rummage in his arms and found the packet of hot pot base from the system backpack.

"This is our winning formula. Who can resist a late-night snack after a night of drinking and partying?"

Seeing that everyone was still confused, Lu Yuguan simply asked Ah Huang to bring a pot from the kitchen, tore up the tomato hot pot base, poured half of it in, told Ah Huang to add hot water, and asked the other Qingniang to take some of the uneaten dishes.

Lu Yuguan picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of vegetables, put them in and dipped them in the soup. The fragrance immediately filled the whole room.

"What kind of fragrance is this?"

"It smells so good... I'm drooling!"

"Young Master, can I have a taste?" Xiao Guozi said weakly beside him.

Lu Yuguan was also not vague. He put the chopsticks into Xiao Guozi's mouth. Xiao Guozi tasted it gently with his eyes shining.

"It's so delicious!" exclaimed Little Fruit.

He didn't expect that just by blanching them in this pot, the vegetables would taste better than meat.

"I heard from Hongdie that you work in the back kitchen. Let me ask you, if I tell you the raw materials, can you replicate this taste?" Lu Yuguan asked, staring into Xiao Guozi's eyes.

Xiao Guozi thought for a moment and said, "I can't say they're 100% identical, but a 70% or 80% similarity is probably fine."

"Okay, then you will be the head chef of Qianhua Tower." Lu Yuguan said admiringly.

Seeing this, Hongdie and the others hurriedly asked, "Young Master, what about us?"

"Don't worry, I still need to give you some training..."

Lu Yuguan smiled slyly and began to describe to everyone the scene in the original world where he, Jin Xiaoxiao and others climbed over the wall to eat late-night hot pot.