Chapter 63 My Old Friend's Cheat Code
A short while after Feng Qingyang, the remaining three internal energy masters also sensed someone approaching, but none of them felt anything unusual until the person reached the door.
To everyone's surprise, the person walked straight in the next second after passing through the door.
The location of this place is neither too far nor too close to Hangzhou city, which is quite awkward. Even though the sign below indicates that food and lodging are provided, very few passersby choose to eat here early in the morning.
Even if traveling merchants and passersby had this need, they could walk a little further to the city, and the nearby villagers, who were self-sufficient, had no need to buy food or stay at her place.
But upon seeing the face of the person approaching, Lu Xiaofeng immediately put down his chopsticks.
Sikong Zhaixing remembered the faces of everyone she had seen clearly, but because she hadn't had many face-to-face interactions with the newcomer, she was still thinking about and recalling the person's name. Lu Yusheng, on the other hand, stood up to say something welcoming.
However, she was a step too slow in her attack. Before she could even speak, her opponent waved and shouted, "Miss Lu, long time no see!"
Lu Yusheng naturally responded with a warm smile: "Isn't this our young chess master, Duan Yu? Long time no see, come and sit down!"
Although Hua Manlou had never seen his face, he, like Lu Yusheng, was the person who had spent the most time with him among those present.
Therefore, even though he couldn't see like the other three, he immediately smiled and said the name of the person who came when the other party spoke: "Young Master Duan, it's been a long time."
Duan Yu had always had a good impression of this gentle and mild-mannered young man. Although he was still slightly embarrassed by Lu Yusheng's casual teasing, he felt a warm feeling welling up in his heart when he saw that Lu Yusheng still remembered his voice.
Then I chatted with him privately for a couple more minutes.
Not only Hua Manlou, but the others were also greeted politely by Duan Yu. Lu Xiaofeng, with whom he had played chess, Sikong Zhaixing, a nodding acquaintance, and even Feng Qingyang, who had taken up his usual seat, received the same treatment.
"I've met this old gentleman."
Even Feng Qingyang, who rarely paid attention to such trivial matters, couldn't help but nod in approval upon seeing such a polite, courteous, and elegant young man.
Moreover, although the opponent's strength is unknown, his internal energy is quite profound. If things continue like this, he will eventually be able to make a name for himself in the martial arts world.
Therefore, although his expression remained indifferent, he nodded slightly as a response.
Lu Yusheng stood up and pulled out a chair for Duan Yu, who waved his hand repeatedly, saying, "Miss Lu, Miss Lu... I can do it myself."
However, Lu Yusheng clearly didn't appreciate such politeness. He forcefully pressed him into a seat and then invited him, "Sit down and have breakfast. I'll heat up a cup of milk for you to warm up."
—When Duan Yu tasted the sweet milk, his fatigue from traveling all morning lessened considerably.
He had already unloaded his backpack and luggage before sitting down, and now he sat there relaxed. After drinking the milk, he even let out a long sigh of relief.
Lu Xiaofeng was about to leave, but seeing that an old friend had returned, he didn't mind delaying a bit longer. He could always turn back and use his lightness skill to make up for the lost time.
Before they could catch up, he seemed to notice something different about Duan Yu. A look of doubt and inquiry flashed in his eyes, but he suppressed his curiosity and casually picked up his cup from the table in front of him and took a few sips.
The next second, his expression changed and he stopped moving.
The cloyingly sweet taste made him frown and gasp. Looking down, he saw the milky white liquid clearly visible in the transparent, glass-like cup.
Finally realizing that the cup in front of him wasn't filled with wine, Lu Xiaofeng's enthusiasm waned considerably. Although he disagreed with Lu Yusheng's claim that "drinking in the morning is harmful to health," he ultimately didn't refuse the other's good intentions and patiently drank it all in one gulp.
Just as he was about to speak, Lu Yusheng, who had sat down again and was still diligently eating the unfinished bun in front of him, spoke up first: "Why are you alone again this time?"
After he finished speaking and saw the other party nod, he looked even more puzzled: "You are a weak scholar, and your family is rich. Why don't you hire a few guards and attendants to protect you?"
Although Duan Yu never revealed his specific background, the information he revealed in his daily conversations and his own knowledge and cultivation were evident.
This time, Lu Xiaofeng answered for him: "I see that Brother Duan now has profound internal strength, which must be due to some extraordinary encounter. I think he doesn't need any guards to protect him."
Feng Qingyang did not participate in the conversation, but after vaguely hearing some key words, he couldn't help but take another look. Internal energy, which is colorless and formless, is not easily detected by ordinary martial artists unless it is deliberately used in battle.
However, apart from Lu Yusheng, who had never learned any internal energy cultivation methods and had only vaguely grasped the basics of external energy cultivation, everyone else present was highly skilled.
Even though Lu Xiaofeng and the others were not as strong as Feng Qingyang, Duan Yu's rapid growth was still dazzling in front of them.
While others could discern the depth of the matter, they couldn't see, like him, that the boy's internal energy and his martial arts were not from the same source. Although they didn't reject each other, it didn't seem to be as naturally integrated as if it were entirely self-cultivated.
However, for Feng Qingyang, seeing this was enough.
The only difference between this technique, which integrates various true energies within the body, allowing them to coexist peacefully without disorder, is that it differs from Ren Woxing's Star Absorbing Technique.
Since he wasn't a member of the Demonic Sect, he didn't bother with the younger generation's opportunities.
After Lu Xiaofeng's words, Sikong Zhaixing also turned her attention to this young master with whom she had little connection.
Upon seeing this, he was slightly surprised: "This is really strange. Wasn't this kid just an ordinary person who hadn't learned martial arts when I last saw him?"
Among those present, only Lu Yusheng could not truly discern the difference between Duan Yu and his previous appearance. After listening to Lu Xiaofeng and the other person's statements, she still looked at them several times, refusing to believe it, but remained completely oblivious.
However, she wouldn't doubt the professional's judgment just because she couldn't perceive it herself. Her doubts quickly turned into amazement at Duan Yu's experiences.
Does this mean it's also bound to the system?
The absurd thought flashed through Lu Yusheng's mind for a moment, then she chuckled. But she was really curious if she didn't ask, so she finally asked hesitantly, "Have you ever been jilted at an engagement?"
Duan Yu's smile froze, and he shook his head awkwardly. At the same moment, the image of a beautiful woman's smiling face flashed through his mind. After hesitating for a moment, he subconsciously explained for some unknown reason, "I have never been engaged."
Among the people present were several chivalrous heroes he admired, as well as a young innkeeper who had warmly hosted him. None of them were bad people, and he didn't want to deceive them, so he casually changed the subject.
Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou were both quick-witted and didn't press him further when he didn't say anything.
Sikong Zhaixing and Feng Qingyang had no interest in this at all, and Lu Yusheng also lost interest when he saw that his experience was not similar to that of the male protagonists in the novels he had read.
He then inquired, "Is Young Master Duan planning to stay here today?"
Duan Yu shook his head again: "I was in danger before and was saved by my two older sisters. Later we were separated by accident... They are from the Murong family. I guess they should have returned to Yanziwu by now, but I still have to go and see them."
Then he smiled at Lu Yusheng and said, "I thought I'd come and take a look since I was passing by here. I didn't expect to find all of you heroes here. It was worth the trip."
"Yanziwu?" Upon hearing this familiar name, Hua Manlou pondered for a moment before asking, "Is it the Murong family of Gusu?"
Suzhou and Hangzhou are not far apart, and the young Murong Fu is quite famous in the martial arts world, so Hua Manlou has naturally heard of him.
Duan Yu's eyes lit up, and he nodded, saying, "Exactly."
As a prominent merchant family in the Jiangnan region, the Hua family also had business dealings with the Murong family. Therefore, Hua Manlou took the initiative to say, "My family has business dealings with the Murong lineage and has some influence with them. If Young Master Duan is in danger on this trip, I can go with you."
Upon hearing this, Duan Yu was naturally even more moved. He thanked them repeatedly, but still decided to go alone and politely declined their offer.
Although he verbally refused, he secretly remembered their kindness and promised to return and reunite with them after this matter was resolved.
Although Lu Xiaofeng's goals were not in the same direction as his, they did travel together for a while.
Hua Manlou saw the two of them off. Once all three figures had disappeared from sight, Lu Yusheng, who had been watching their backs from outside the door, turned his gaze back into the shop.
She and Lu Xiaofeng had a decent relationship, but not to the extent that Hua Manlou would see her off for miles. Her demeanor when she left suggested that she still had a lot to say to Lu Xiaofeng.
Lu Yusheng always respected everyone's privacy, so he didn't pry further.
With Duan Yu's consumption, there were bound to be fewer beef buns left for the next meal. The hard work of the morning was not wasted, so Lu Yusheng, as the chef, was naturally satisfied.
She went back into the house, intending to clear away the leftover dishes, only to find the table already spotless.
This strange sight made her raise an eyebrow. When she went into the kitchen with a question in her mind, she found that Sikong Zhaixing had already washed most of the remaining dishes.
Lu Yusheng saw this and felt a pang of anxiety.
There's a saying that when a child is quiet, he's sure to be up to something... When has Sikong Zhaixing ever been so well-behaved?
She approached the other person with trepidation, secretly wondering what he had done to wrong her.
Could it be that some equipment is broken?
If that's the case, it's not a big deal, Lu Yusheng reassured himself.
Their relationship is not something that can be shaken by computers or mobile phones.
"You've arrived?"
Seeing her come over, Sikong Zhaixing's eyes lit up with joy. She took the initiative to greet her, clearly wanting to be praised, but she restrained herself from mentioning her own work.
He has disguised himself and used many identities. Although he has never tried being a chef, he has impersonated a waiter a few times in order to extract information. He is quite skilled at clearing tables and washing dishes.
"Hmm." Lu Yusheng casually agreed, but seeing that he had cleaned everything up meticulously, his doubts reached their peak.
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