The spiritual energy there was even more concentrated than in the advanced cultivation rooms of the Tianxuan Sect, so Lu Fuyue mostly cultivated there.
To prevent anyone from coming and finding her absent, she would set up three layers of barriers around the courtyard whenever she entered the space.
The first level is located outside the courtyard, so she can immediately sense anyone entering; the second level is located outside the house, so those below the Golden Core stage can hardly enter.
The third layer is set up on the bed. This barrier is not an ordinary barrier; its function is more like an array.
If someone were to break in, the first thing they would see upon opening the door would be Lu Fuyue herself sitting on the bed cultivating, almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Lu Fuyue, who was cultivating in the space, seemed to sense something, and then slowly opened her eyes, her gaze slightly darkening.
Someone has arrived, and it turns out to be a cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.
So Lu Fuyue got up and appeared in the room the next second, opened the other two layers of barriers, and then sat down on the bed to meditate and cultivate.
Since she arrived in this place, she hasn't seen many cultivators above the Foundation Establishment stage.
She was rather curious about whose people had come this time.
Soon, a knock sounded at the door. "Master Lu, I am the Emperor's personal guard. I have come on His Majesty's orders to invite you to the palace banquet in ten days. May I ask if you may come in?"
Lu Fuyue's eyes flickered slightly. A palace banquet? Why did this palace banquet have to be held only after she passed the assessment for a second-grade alchemist?
She didn't believe there was nothing fishy about it.
However, since it's a palace banquet, Nan Ling'er will definitely attend. She's been so focused on cultivation these past few days that she's forgotten about Shui Qinxian's whereabouts.
We can then ask her about the secrets of Nan Chuli's blood.
Maybe she knows something.
Lu Fuyue got up, walked to the door, and opened it.
An ordinary-looking middle-aged man, dressed as a bodyguard, respectfully handed her an invitation.
"Master Lu, this is your invitation."
Lu Fuyue glanced down at it, then took it and put it into her storage ring.
Thank you.
After handing the invitation to Lu Fuyue, Lin Ping suddenly said, "Master Lu, you are truly exceptionally talented. I'm afraid your talent is among the best in your area, isn't it?"
Lu Fuyue smiled but did not answer, her eyes turning colder, clearly indicating that she was there to test Lu Fuyue's identity.
Seeing Lu Fuyue's expression, Lin Ping suddenly realized that his behavior had offended her.
Because the most taboo thing in the cultivation world is to pry into other people's privacy.
Then a hint of apology appeared in his eyes. "I'm sorry, I misspoke."
Lu Fuyue pursed her lips. "I still need to cultivate, so I won't see you off. Take care."
Lin Ping was somewhat surprised. Are all geniuses so straightforward? However, he did have to go back and report.
"Then I will take my leave now. I hope Master Lu will be present in ten days."
Lu Fuyue nodded, then turned and closed the door.
It seems this banquet was a test to see what she was up to.
And besides the emperor of Nanling Kingdom, who else could command his personal guards?
The main hall of the palace,
Lin Ping knelt respectfully beneath the dragon throne. "Your Majesty, the invitation has been delivered to Master Lu."
Nan Tingyu expressionlessly toyed with the few Rank 3 Breakthrough Pills in his hand, and said indifferently, "So what do you think of this person?"
Lin Ping slowly said, "Your Majesty, this Alchemist Lu is indeed extraordinary."
"Her bone age and cultivation level are indeed as rumored: a sixteen-year-old in the early stage of Foundation Establishment and a second-grade alchemist."
"I suspect she comes from a powerful faction, and is even a core disciple of that faction."
It should be noted that to become the emperor's personal bodyguard, his talent and cultivation were considered top-notch in the Southern Spirit Kingdom.
However, when he cultivated to Lu Fuyue's current level, he was already several hundred years old.
It's easy to imagine how terrifying Lu Fuyue's talent is.
However, Nan Tingyu squinted and remained silent, as if he were thinking about something.
...
In the following days, Lu Fuyue spent almost all her time cultivating in the space, especially the two pieces, "Rejuvenation Song" and "Life and Death Song".
Especially "The Song of Life and Death," which can both kill and save lives.
Healing people with music is different from using elixirs; the former has no side effects, while the latter causes erysipelas and requires a certain amount of time to take effect.
Previously, Lu Fuyue had not really explored the aspect of Qin Yin saving people.
However, she recently realized that the cultivation world is fraught with dangers, and that besides the Southern Spirit Kingdom, she also needs to travel to many other places to find the remaining strings.
Injury is inevitable, but if one can master the technique of using the zither to save lives, then finding zither strings in the future will be much easier.
...
After playing the last piece, the palace banquet was about to begin.
Lu Fuyue put away the zither in her hand, then left the space and headed towards the main hall of the palace banquet.
Unexpectedly, they encountered Yun Luoxue and the man in armor beside her on the road.
Yun Luoxue was not surprised to see Lu Fuyue. She stepped forward and smiled gently at Lu Fuyue, "Miss Lu, it's been a long time."
It was as if nothing had ever happened.
Yun Zhantian's deep gaze fell directly on Lu Fuyue, carrying a hint of scrutiny and an ambiguous meaning.
Lu Fuyue's eyes flickered slightly, and she said calmly, "Indeed, it's been a long time."
It's obvious at a glance that Yun Luoxue has ill intentions.
Then, Lu Fuyue's gaze inadvertently fell on Yun Zhantian.
Just by looking at his appearance, she could guess the man's identity: Yun Zhantian, Yun Luoxue's father, and also the number one expert in the Southern Spirit Kingdom, with the strength of the peak Golden Core stage.
However, judging from his eyes, he seemed to have ill intentions.
Yun Zhantian naturally noticed Lu Fuyue's scrutiny, but he remained unfazed and quickly led Yun Luoxue into the main hall.
So what if he's a disciple of a major sect? Anyone who blocks his daughter's path must die.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Yun Zhantian's eyes. After today's banquet, her death would be imminent.
After Lu Fuyue entered the main hall, she found that almost everyone had arrived.
As soon as she entered, many scrutinizing gazes fell upon her—gathering on her with curiosity, envy, and jealousy.
However, Lu Fuyue was not affected at all, and she quickly found her seat and sat down.
She had originally planned to go find Nan Ling'er, but her every move was being watched closely by others.
Lu Fuyue pursed her lips. Just as she was thinking about how to get to Nan Ling'er, someone suddenly covered her eyes from behind.
A playful and cute voice rang out.
Guess who I am?
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