The eldest sister just wanted to give up, while the spirit swords vied to recognize her as their mas

Rong Yao was clearly surprised that Yun Fuzhao would make such a request. She was stunned and murmured, "Sect Master, my father's health has been poor in recent years, and he hasn't seen any guests for a long time."

"Just tell him that our sect wants to commission him to customize an alchemy furnace."

"metropolitan……"

Rong Yao hesitated. She knew in her heart that the Rong family had become a laughing stock in the cultivation world over the years. Even her father's brothers, who were once as close as brothers, had severed ties with them after their family's troubles.

For a long time, alchemists even united to boycott Rong family's products. They even declared that anyone who dared to buy Rong family's equipment would be making an enemy of all alchemists.

"Just tell him that."

Yun Fuzhao grabbed her wrist. "There's no time to lose, let's go now."

After saying that, she took Rong Yao and set off for Wuji.

As soon as they left, the alchemists couldn't help but start gossiping.

"What did the sect leader say to that unscrupulous merchant's daughter?"

"The Boundless Sword Sect has nothing now. The only reason the sect leader is looking for her is because of the alchemy furnace."

"No way, is she planning to buy the Rong family's alchemy furnace? That one was in an accident before. What should I do? I regret coming in."

Yuan Youxi disagreed, "The sect leader naturally has her own reasons for doing this. We just need to mind our own business. Of course, if you regret it so much, you can still leave now."

The disciple who had said he regretted it fell silent. He was just saying it; he couldn't bear to part with the demon race's alchemy secrets.

The Rong family is in Xiwu Town, the same town where Yun Fuzhao hid after being injured by Meng Cier.

Returning here again, Yun Fuzhao was filled with emotion.

Rong Yao led her through the bustling streets. Yun Fuzhao looked around at all sorts of stalls, and whenever she saw something delicious or fun, she would pull Rong Yao along with her.

The latter's initial tension and anxiety gradually dissipated after she ate sugar figurines and bought hairpins with Yun Fuzhao.

Rong Yao led Yun Fuzhao to the Rong family home, and she could hardly believe her eyes when she saw the dilapidated thatched hut. The Rong family had once been glorious, so how could they have fallen to such a state?

Rong Yao led Yun Fuzhao inside. The door was tightly closed. She tapped it with her fingers and said, "Father, our sect leader wants to see you."

The inner room was deathly silent.

Rong Yao seemed used to it and repeated it gently.

At this moment, there was finally movement inside. "I won't see them. I will never have anything to do with people from the cultivation world in my entire life."

"..."

Rong Yao bit her lip and looked at Yun Fuzhao.

"Uncle, I've come to talk to you about the alchemy furnace."

As soon as he said that, a series of loud smashing sounds came from inside the house.

He roared, "Yao'er, tell her to get out! Get out!"

Yun Fuzhao was surprised by his strong reaction. Just as she was about to say something, Rong Yao shook her head at her, "Sect Master, let's leave first."

Now was not a good time to talk, so Yun Fuzhao had no choice but to leave.

Yun Fuzhao and Rong Yao returned to the street. As she pondered a solution, she suddenly sensed someone watching her.

She turned her head to see if she saw anyone suspicious.

Yun Fuzhao had a bad feeling. Could it be that she had encountered an assassin? There were quite a few people in the cultivation world who wanted her dead.

She grabbed Rong Yao's wrist. "Come with me."

Rong Yao was somewhat puzzled, but nodded obediently.

Yun Fuzhao led her through a maze of turns, but the gaze behind them hadn't disappeared. Now she was certain that someone was following them.

The burly man followed closely. The people in front seemed to have spotted him as they passed the corner. Their figures disappeared, and the burly man immediately gave chase.

But they have vanished without a trace.

The burly man's heart tightened, and just as he was about to turn around, a long sword was placed against his neck.

"who are you?"

The burly man trembled with fear. "Heroine, heroine, please don't kill me. Our town mayor wants to see you."

"The town mayor?"

Just as Yun Fuzhao was about to ask, a gentle voice rang out, "My benefactor, I have finally met you."

The newcomer was dressed in a light blue robe, her hair styled in a high bun, exuding an ethereal air. This time, she did not wear a veil, and the burn scars were exposed, yet she showed no sign of inferiority.

This woman is the one that Yun Fuzhao and Yu Ze rescued together.

Unexpectedly, she became the town mayor in just a few months.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Yun Fuzhao greeted her.

Shi Yi smiled slightly, "Long time no see." She explained, "I heard that my benefactor had come to town, so I thought I'd send someone to protect you."

Yun Fuzhao understood; so that's how it is.

"I wonder what brings you here, my benefactor, and if there's anything I can do to help?"

Yun Fuzhao briefly explained his origins.

Shi Yi nodded, "I have a pretty good relationship with Rong Ji, so I might be able to help my benefactor."

It was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy; Yun Fuzhao's face lit up with joy. "Thank you for your trouble."

"You're too kind, my benefactor."

Along the way, Shi Yi told Yun Fuzhao everything she knew, down to the smallest detail.

Rongji became despondent after that incident, and his wife also suffered from heartache because of it, passing away the following year.

His wife's departure was another blow to him, and from then on, Rongji locked himself in his room and refused to see any guests.

"Although Rong Ji has a fiery temper, he is an upright man. Back then, the Rong family's forging shop was booming, which boosted the business of our town a lot." Shi Yi said gently, "Many cultivators traveled from afar just to have their desired magical artifacts forged at the Rong family's forging shop."

“The Rong family are kind-hearted people, and I don’t believe they would cut corners.”

Rong Yao's eyes reddened slightly upon hearing this.

Shi Yi patted her head. "Rong Yao was found to have a wood spirit root, which should have been a cause for celebration, but her father refused to let her enter the sect. He only recently relented and she was recruited into the Boundless Sword Sect by her benefactor."

Yun Fuzhao laughed when he heard this.

As they talked, the group returned to the Rong family's house.

This time, Shi Yi stepped forward and said, "Brother Rong, I have something I'd like to ask you for help with."

"Mayor? What brings you here?"

"The situation is urgent, and you may need to come with me."

Hearing her anxious tone, Rong Ji really thought something had happened to her. As soon as he opened the door, two figures quickly stepped forward and restrained him from the left and right.

Yun Fuzhao grabbed his arm. "Boss Rong, let's talk."

Rong Ji, who was being held down like a prisoner: "..."

After a stick of incense.

Rong Ji was somewhat incredulous. "You really want to order a custom-made alchemy furnace from me?"

He decided to give this hot-blooded young girl a warning: "The Rong family is infamous these days. If you come to us to order a pill-refining furnace, you won't have a good ending."

Yun Fuzhao: "Why, do you also cut corners in our alchemy furnace?"

The atmosphere immediately changed after these words were spoken.

Rong Ji slammed his fist on the table, his old face turning red with anger. "I, Rong Ji, swear to heaven that if I have ever done anything to cut corners, may I die a horrible death!"

Yun Fuzhao nodded, "That's more like it."