Hearing what Chu Qinghe said, Zhu Wushi replied, "Young Master Chu is indeed knowledgeable. When I first obtained this item, I had to consult many ancient books before I knew what it was. I never expected that Young Master Chu could recognize this Poria Ice Soul Spike at a glance."

Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "Only if this Poria Ice Soul Spike can successfully develop into a flower can it remove all poisons and give people skin as smooth as ice and bones and enhance their physique. However, the Poria Ice Soul Spike of the Divine Marquis was picked before it bloomed, so its effect is greatly reduced."

In response, Zhu Wushi said with regret, "Yes! After all, most people are not like Young Master Chu, who picks things indiscriminately without understanding their effects, which is indeed a waste of resources."

Chu Qinghe smiled gently, then said, "However, this item is indeed rare. Since the Divine Marquis has gifted it to me, it would be impolite to refuse."

This Poria cocos icy stem grows in extremely cold pools in some places, and is very rare.

Once harvested, the plant's growth will cease.

For others, the effects of Poria cocos and Ice Soul Spike are greatly reduced, but for Chu Qinghe, it is different.

Don't forget, Chu Qinghe possesses a special type of soil called Flowing Fire Breath Soil.

Chu Qinghe had just checked and found that the roots of the Poria Fiery Soul Spike were still intact. All it needed to do was plant it in the Flowing Fire Soil, and it would sprout flowers again in just a few days.

As he spoke, Chu Qinghe said slowly, "Feiyan, accept the things."

As soon as she spoke, Qu Feiyan quickly took a few steps, then closed the jade box again and picked it up.

After Qu Feiyan returned to her previous position, Zhu Wushi finally spoke, "It's getting late. Now that Young Master Chu has arrived in the capital, if you encounter any trouble, you can use this item to go to the Dragon Guard Manor."

As he spoke, Zhu Wushi took out a token with intricate patterns and the words "Dragon Protector" from his pocket and placed it on the table.

After glancing at the token on the table, Chu Qinghe smiled and said, "Did the Divine Marquis come here today just for this?"

Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's question, Zhu Wushi replied calmly, "With such an honored guest at my door, how could I fail to extend the hospitality of a host?"

Chu Qinghe's smile remained unchanged as he said, "In that case, Marquis, please proceed."

Faced with Chu Qinghe's somewhat intriguing reaction, Zhu Wushi gave Chu Qinghe a deep look and then nodded.

"I take my leave."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Wushi slowly stood up and led Shangguan Haitang outside.

A moment later, after Zhu Wushi and Shangguan Haitang left, Qu Feiyan and the other women sat down again.

Qu Feiyan picked up the token left by Zhu Wushi on the table, examined it for a while, and then said, "Did Zhu Wushi come here just to say hello and give me this?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe said calmly, "It may be, it may not be."

"What do you mean by that, young master?"

Upon hearing this, Qu Feiyan looked at Chu Qinghe with confusion.

In response, the jellyfish-like Yin Ji said, "Don't forget, there's also the Eastern Depot and Cao Zhengchun in the capital."

After a pause, Shui Mu Yin Ji continued, "Zhu Wushi and Cao Zhengchun have been vying for power for many years. In terms of strength, Cao Zhengchun is even more powerful than Zhu Wushi. He has many eyes and ears in the capital. Now that Zhu Wushi and Shangguan Haitang have come to visit, the news should soon reach Cao Zhengchun."

"Unless, this inn itself is part of Zhu Wushi's own power, and he can ensure that Cao Zhengchun will not know about his visit now."

After thinking for a moment, Qu Feiyan asked, "But you helped Zhu Wushi before, and you have no grudge against Zhu Wushi. Why are you doing this now to deliberately attract Cao Zhengchun?"

Chu Qinghe chuckled and said, "Perhaps it's to confirm Cao Zhengchun's identity!"

"Confirm Cao Zhengchun's identity?"

Faced with what Chu Qinghe said, not only Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin, but even Qu Feiyan looked completely bewildered.

But after a few breaths, Qu Feiyan had a sudden realization and said, "Young Master, are you saying that Cao Zhengchun might also be a member of the Azure Dragon Society?"

Chu Qinghe said calmly, "It's not impossible."

Regardless of how Zhu Wushi operates outside, Bai Xiaosheng is well aware of Zhu Wushi's ambition simply because Zhu Wushi chose to join the Azure Dragon Society.

This can be seen from the fact that Bai Xiaosheng would deliberately create a weakness for Zhu Wushi to make it easier to control him.

However, the Azure Dragon Society is aware of the obvious weaknesses, as is Zhu Wushi.

Zhu Wushi was completely unaware of what the Azure Dragon Society was doing in secret.

Coincidentally, Chu Qinghe's appearance now presents Zhu Wushi with an opportunity to test Cao Zhengchun.

However, this method of probing is probably not that simple.

Over here, as his thoughts raced, Chu Qinghe shook his head and said, "Hopefully, Zhu Wushi didn't come with ulterior motives! Otherwise, I'm afraid the new emperor in half a month will inevitably suffer a bit."

After all, Chu Qinghe's purpose in leaving Yushui City this time was to let Qinglong see something.

They won't be as restrained as before.

She can lose her temper at the right time.

If Zhu Wushi continues to be restless, Chu Qinghe wouldn't mind letting Zhu Wushi experience what it means to reap what you sow.

……

On the other side.

It was after Zhu Wushi and Shangguan Haitang came out of the inn that the sedan chair carrying Shangguan Haitang and Zhu Wushi arrived at the street corner.

Shangguan Haitang quickly glanced at the location of the inn where Chu Qinghe was.

Just then, they saw two agents from the Eastern Depot dressed in their uniforms enter the inn.

Then, Shangguan Haitang asked, "Why did Godfather deliberately and openly enter this inn to let Cao Zhengchun's men know about Young Master Chu's existence?"

This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!