Chapter 745, Outer Circle, Border Courtyard
Xuanjin City can be roughly divided into three major areas, the inner circle, the river ring, and the outer circle.
The inner circle is the core of Xuanjin City, where the villas of the four major families and many chambers of commerce are gathered. It is the place where trade exchanges are most concentrated in the entire continent.
Outside the inner circle is the famous 'Yue Mi River' in Xuanjin City. It surrounds the inner circle like two crescent moons. Such a giant arc is also a natural barrier.
Because there are many aristocratic families stationed in their villas in the outer circle, this Yuemi River is also jokingly called the 'boundary of status'. Those aristocratic families and ordinary forces must first cross this river if they want to enter the first-class forces and upper-class circles. Only if you own a house in the inner circle.
Over time, a sharp polarization has formed, and the economies of the inner circle and the outer circle seem to be two completely different existences.
In addition, some well-known forces, seeing that there are not many other residences in the inner circle, would rather rent a suite in the Junman Building in the inner circle for a long time than look down on the houses in the outer circle.
As a result, most of the courtyards in the outer circle, except for those aristocratic families, were purchased by traveling merchants and small forces outside the sectarian circles.
These traveling merchants and small forces, such as the Gongsun family and the Pan family, are absolutely disdainful. Under such circumstances, it makes these families desperately try to squeeze their heads into the inner circle.
Take the Pan family for example, they even married their beloved daughter Pan Lianqing to the Qin family, even if it was just a side branch, they didn't care, just to get closer and build a good relationship to enter the inner circle.
Regardless of whether it is the outer circle, the Huanhe River, or the inner circle, many entrances are strictly controlled by manpower arranged by the four major families.
Everyone who enters the city needs to register their background and origins honestly before they can enter the city.
Xuanjin City is also unfriendly to outsiders, that is, they must have strength above the Five Elements Realm before they are allowed to enter the inner city.
Based on the Jun family's huge information channels, most of the soul masters above the Five Elements realm are under his control.
It is more troublesome for those casual cultivators who have not shown up to enter Xuanjing City. They need to go through numerous screening and registration by the Jun family before they can be qualified.
Lu Feng knew that the Iron Puppet people had special status and had no detailed registration in the Jun family. As a 'traveling merchant', he would not be able to enter the city. The house he purchased could only be located at the outermost boundary, outside the city. Circle censorship enters the city's boundaries.
But just as a temporary foothold is enough.
Lu Feng searched all the way, but could not see the Ye Yutang sign outside the house. Until he reached the end of the perimeter, in a rough corner, he finally found a small flag in front of a small and dilapidated courtyard, with the following words engraved on it. A word for night.
Looking at the unattractive, dilapidated and abandoned courtyard in front of him, and looking at the surrounding 'neighbors' who were all empty and deserted, Lu Feng couldn't help but have a speechless look on his face.
Low-key is low-key, and the location is also very hidden...
But the more this happens, the easier it is to attract attention!
It would be fine if it was simply used as a temporary residence, but Lu Feng wanted this courtyard more for the purpose of carrying out his next plan and concealing his identity.
Walking into the courtyard, what comes into view is an ancient tree that has gradually withered. The courtyard is full of barren fallen leaves, which makes a "cool, coo, coo," sound when stepped on.
After hearing the noise, Iron Puppet and others walked out of the house one after another.
"Hall Master~" Chimei's charming voice sounded first, her face full of joy and her whole body exuding alluring charm.
Suddenly, the joy on his face suddenly condensed, and he stepped forward with concern, "Hall Master...why do you look so bad? How can you be so weak when you still have breath?"
Tie Puppet, Gui Ling and others also felt something strange. They all stepped forward and said in a cold voice: "Hall Master, who hurt you like this?"
Lu Feng originally did not want Chi Mei and others to be involved in such disputes, but seeing the changes in everyone's strength in the past few days, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Earth Soul Realm!
All the members actually broke through to the Earth Soul Realm.
Lu Feng couldn't help but sigh once again at the power of the true dragon essence and blood, and at the same time felt sorry that he was unable to absorb and refine it for some reason.
Although the strength of the Iron Puppet group all has a sense of emptiness, there is no doubt that everyone has truly reached the level of the Earth Soul Realm. This emptiness is only because the remnants of the dragon blood in their bodies have not been completely consolidated and refined. Just transform.
In less than a month, after complete integration and adaptation, everyone's strength will undoubtedly be further improved.
In addition to significantly improving strength, dragon blood also has a significant change in everyone's temperament.
Needless to say, Chi Mei was already enchanting and charming. After refining and absorbing the dragon's blood, her figure became much more exquisite and plump, and her temperament gained a bit of life-sucking wildness. Such wildness is natural. It is even more tempting and flavorful than what Xinghuayu exudes.
If Chi Mei used all her charm to exert her charm, Lu Feng really couldn't guarantee that he would be able to resist such tempting wildness.
Such resistance has nothing to do with the strength of the soul, it is only due to man's nature!
Sometimes the strength of the soul does not mean everything, and primitive desires are more likely to trap people than the soul.
The same is true for the iron puppet. Under the influence of the dragon's blood, the whole person feels much more domineering than before. Just standing in front of him, there is a wild sense of oppression.
Guixiao, Yeyouren and Phantom Hand Ghost Sword are a bit more masculine, making people feel more confident.
Compared to them, Gui Ling's change should be said to be the smallest, or in other words, she hides it best. There is not much change from usual, but there is a hint of coquettishness in her vague aura.
Seeing the improvement and changes of everyone in Ye Yutang, Lu Feng couldn't help but think of Bai Li. She was the best in the team, but because she had not experienced this dragon blood adventure, her future training progress might be slightly weaker.
Looking at the inquiring and concerned eyes of everyone, Lu Feng responded: "On the way here, I met people from the Muyun Sect and had some issues with them. In the future, you need to be more careful about this sect."
Everyone's expressions changed, and they were all surprised for a moment.
But soon they all calmed down, and their faces were filled with fierce fighting spirit.
"Muyun Sect dares to hurt our hall master, we will not let them go."
The Phantom Hand Ghost Sword spoke angrily, "Hall Master, when will you arrange for us to plunder that thing from the Muyun Sect!"
Lu Feng rolled his eyes. Seeing the childish nature of the Phantom Hand and Ghost Sword, he couldn't help but raise his hand and rub his head, and said speechlessly: "Muyun Sect is not something we can deal with at the moment. Don't always think about plundering. Go and work harder to improve your strength."
"Now that such a relationship has been established, Muyun Sect will never give up even if it wants to come. From now on, you need to be more secretive in your actions. Don't contact me for unnecessary things to avoid being implicated."
Ye Youren's face darkened, "Hall Master! We are not people who are greedy for life and afraid of death. How can we watch you face such a large group alone, and you are still injured."
Chimei felt Lu Feng's aura and asked curiously: "Isn't Muyun Sect always focused on controlling clouds to hurt people? When did it start using poison to hurt people?"
Phantom Hand Ghost Sword was stunned. He didn't know much about sect forces. He couldn't help but wonder: "Controlling clouds? I've heard of controlling people, controlling formations, and controlling animals. This is the first time I've heard of controlling clouds. The clouds are soft. Can it also hurt people?”
A hint of coldness flashed in Lu Feng's eyes, "Muyun Sect controls thunder clouds! Those who are successful in practice can easily split the souls of soul masters in the Heavenly Soul Realm with the thunder they condense."
"Ah~" Phantom Hand Ghost Sword's face turned pale and he stopped saying anything for a while.
Lu Feng continued to respond: "The poison in my body is Jueyang Powder. This has nothing to do with Muyun Sect, but is caused by Liuhe Sect."
"Jueyang San?!"
Chimei was startled. She had been involved in the poisonous path in Bailian Spring. She immediately remembered the records about Jueyang Powder. Her face suddenly turned pale and she said in a panic: "Master, you are the one who got it." Is it Jueyang Powder? This is a deadly poison, but what should we do? The antidote...yes, the antidote, we will go to the Liuhe Sect to get the antidote."
Seeing Chi Mei's somewhat rude look, Lu Feng couldn't help but smile softly and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, it's okay for now. The primary purpose of this trip to Xuanjin City is to get the antidote to Jueyang Powder."
Chi Mei's expression turned cold, "Is there someone from the Liuhe Sect in Xuanjin City? I'm going to catch that person and ask for the antidote."
Lu Feng glanced at Chi Mei in surprise and joked: "You are usually calm, how come you become impulsive after refining dragon blood? Even if there are people from the Liuhe Sect here, they may not have the antidote in their hands. I plan to go to Wanbao Tower to find the Puyang Flower to detoxify myself."
Everyone felt relieved when they heard that there was a cure.
Gui Ling looked at Chi Mei, who was blushing, and said jokingly: "The hall master doesn't know something. Chi Mei is so impulsive. It's not because of dragon blood. It's all because it involves..."
"Hmm~~" Halfway through his words, Chi Mei raised his hand to press down Gui Ling's mouth, blinking at Gui Ling with shameful and begging eyes.
While the two were joking, they suddenly heard a muffled sound coming from the house not far away, which seemed like the sound of a table and chair being hit.
Lu Feng looked serious, "Is there anyone else here?"
Because he was injured and poisoned, his perception ability was much weaker, and he had not carefully felt the situation in the house.
Gui Ling's expression suddenly changed, and she quickly rushed to the west wing.
The moment he opened the door, Lu Feng suddenly saw a fourteen-year-old boy who was tied tightly into a human pillar and was beating hard in the room, trying to escape.
"Who is he?" Lu Feng looked at the iron puppets, the warmth on his face instantly disappeared, and he said coldly: "What did he do? Where did you catch him?"
The faces of Chi Chari suddenly became embarrassed and ugly. They all lowered their heads like children who had made a mistake. For a moment, they did not dare to look at Lu Feng and respond to his gaze.
"It's my subordinate's fault!"
Iron Puppet suddenly knelt on the ground, "I ask the Hall Master to punish me for making such unauthorized assertions."
