The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Inside Mantuo Manor, Wang Yuyan was leading Lu Yao to the courtyard where they would be staying temporarily.

"Miss Wang, where is your cousin?"

Lu Yao looked at Wang Yuyan, who was leading the way, and asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuyan stopped and turned around.

“My cousin has already left Mantuo Manor and returned to Canhe Manor.”

Wang Yuyan's expression shifted slightly, her voice as soft as a cicada's chirp.

During his conversation with Murong Fu, Lu Yao sent him to make contact with the Beggars' Sect. Now that he has returned to Canhe Manor, he is probably making preparations.

"Brother Murong, your departure was indeed rather hasty."

Lu Yao nodded and said calmly.

Azhu and Abi, standing to the side, also looked dejected, still somewhat unaccustomed to Murong Fu's departure.

A moment later, Wang Yuyan led Lu Yao to a beautiful courtyard.

“Young Master Lu, you may stay here for the next few days. It is getting late now, and I will take you to the Langhuan Jade Cave tomorrow.”

Wang Yuyan bowed slightly to Lu Yao and said softly.

"Thank you for your trouble, Miss Wang."

Lu Yao nodded and said with a smile.

After Wang Yuyan left, Azhu and Abi went into their room to tidy up.

Although the courtyard is regularly cleaned, Azhu and Abi still cleaned it as usual.

At night, Lu Yao sat cross-legged on his bed, while A Zhu and A Bi rested in a side room.

"It seems that the plan against Murong Fu is working."

Lu Yao felt a slight increase in the world's origin, and he was quite satisfied.

He obtained a portion of the world's origin by making a small deal with Murong Fu, which was a very good deal.

If Lu Yao were to kill Murong Fu directly, he would naturally obtain a portion of the world's origin, but it would be far less than what he would gain through a gradual, long-term approach.

After all, Duan Yu only provided Lu Yao with about five hundred units of world origin, so it would be a waste to kill him directly.

Moreover, helping Murong Fu re-establish the Great Yan dynasty would not be difficult and would not require much effort.

Lu Yao plans to return to the mythological world and bring Zhang Liang and Han Xin over to take charge of Murong Fu's affairs.

Since these two people don't know martial arts, Lu Yao also needs to assign them bodyguards.

Meanwhile, on the other side of Mantuo Manor, Li Qingluo was having a private conversation with Wang Yuyan, a mother-daughter exchange.

"My dear daughter, what do you think of Lu Yao?"

Li Qingluo held Wang Yuyan's small hand and chuckled softly.

Wang Yuyan was taken aback, wondering why her mother asked such a question.

"My cousin said that Young Master Lu is the son of his father's friend, but I'm afraid there's more to the story."

Wang Yuyan thought for a moment and then spoke her mind.

“That Lu Yao is indeed extraordinary, much better than your impoverished cousin.”

When Li Qingluo heard Wang Yuyan mention Murong Fu, she frowned.

"But I noticed that my cousin showed a lot of respect to that young master Lu, though I don't know why."

Wang Yuyan, with her keen observation skills, naturally noticed Murong Fu's subtle attitude.

"Hmph! This Murong Fu is also an opportunist. Lu Yao's martial arts are very high, far above your cousin's. He's probably just trying to win Lu Yao over."

Li Qingluo gave a soft hum.

"I've digressed. Yu Yan, Lu Yao is so young, yet he possesses such martial arts skills; he is truly a promising young talent."

Li Qingluo was filled with admiration when she thought about Lu Yao's age and martial arts skills.

"Mother, what are you talking about?"

Wang Yuyan blushed slightly and said coquettishly.

“Yanran, you’re not young anymore. Although we’re not from a powerful family in the capital and don’t have as many rules, we still need to think about the future.”

Li Qingluo earnestly advised him.

In fact, Li Qingluo disliked handsome men like Lu Yao because of Duan Zhengchun, a womanizer.

However, Lu Yao was highly skilled in martial arts and handsome, so Li Qingluo still had some thoughts about him.

Wang Yuyan looked somewhat bewildered upon hearing this.

The cousin she admired had no feelings for her, leaving her heartbroken and bitter.

Hearing her mother's words, she was also very confused, as if her mother's words were not wrong.

"Alright, I was just saying. Don't overthink it, Yu Yan. Go and rest."

Seeing her daughter's expression, Li Qingluo said no more.

The next morning.

Wang Yuyan was already waiting outside the courtyard where Lu Yao was temporarily staying.

"I didn't expect Miss Wang to arrive so early."

At Azhu and Abi's insistence, Lu Yao was helped to get dressed before leaving the courtyard.

Lu Yao didn't need anyone to help him wash and dress, but A Zhu and A Bi insisted that he not do it himself, so he went along with the two women's wishes.

"Since the young master wishes to tour the Langhuan Jade Cave today, Yuyan will naturally do her utmost."

Wang Yuyan glanced at Azhu and Abi behind Lu Yao and said softly.

"Then thank you very much, Miss Wang."

Lu Yao smiled slightly, surprised that Wang Yuyan was quite attentive.

Wang Yuyan glanced at Lu Yao cautiously before quickly looking away, a blush creeping onto her fair face as she thought of Li Qingluo's words.

Fortunately, Wang Yuyan had applied watercolor powder before going out, which concealed the subtle changes in her skin.

Langhuan Jade Cave is the library of Mantuo Manor, which houses numerous martial arts manuals and is as famous in the martial arts world as Huanshi Water Pavilion of Canhe Manor.

Inside the Langhuan Jade Cave, Lu Yao casually picked up a manual, which was the Qingcheng Sword Manual of the Qingcheng Sect, an ordinary sword technique.

"According to what Brother Murong said, Miss Wang has a very detailed knowledge and profound understanding of all the martial arts in the martial arts world. She is truly a master of martial arts."

Lu Yao glanced at Wang Yuyan, who was standing at a distance flipping through the manual, and said softly.

"Young Master Lu liked it immediately. Yu Yan can't learn martial arts, so she can only look at these manuals to pass the time."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuyan's expression darkened, and she spoke softly.

"According to Madam Wang, Miss Wang is unable to cultivate internal energy due to her physical condition?"

Lu Yao thought for a moment, then looked at Wang Yuyan and asked.

"Yes, Mother also consulted many famous doctors, but none of them were effective. I suppose it's just that God is against it."

Wang Yuyan smiled slightly and gently raised her head.

She wasn't particularly attached to learning martial arts, just had some regrets.

"Perhaps those quack doctors are misleading people. I am fortunate enough to have learned a medical martial art. Miss Wang, would you allow me to take a look?"

Lu Yao was curious about Wang Yuyan's physique. Since his cultivation of the Tangwu Technique involved medicine, he could give it a try.

"Thank you for your kindness, young master. My mother once took me to Tianlong Temple in Dali in private, but even a divine skill like the One-Finger Divine Skill couldn't help me. It seems that all my efforts were in vain."

Wang Yuyan glanced at Lu Yao gratefully and shook her head.

Lu Yao was taken aback, not expecting that Li Qingluo would actually go to Tianlong Temple for medical treatment for her daughter.

Li Qingluo was abandoned by Duan Zhengchun while pregnant, but she hated Duan Zhengchun so much that she was able to endure it and go to the Duan family to rescue her daughter.

"One-Finger Divine Skill is ultimately an offensive martial art; its healing ability is merely a secondary effect and not absolute."

Lu Yao shook his head, not thinking much of the One-Finger Divine Skill.

Although Lu Yao rarely uses the Tang Wu Jue nowadays, its uses are still endless.