349 The Rise and Fall of the Royal City (Seventy-Seven Chapters)
With a slight smile, she said, "Please thank your young lady for me. We are naturally eager to engage in trade here. If we can help each other in the future, we will certainly not refuse."
Miss Zuo didn't say much, but thanked her softly.
Once the goal is achieved, or at least some contact has been made, that's enough. Future matters should be addressed gradually by building ties. And if there's any genuine need for mutual assistance, it shouldn't be just empty talk; there should naturally be a price to pay.
My visit today is merely an act of goodwill and a gesture of goodwill; in this sense, it is also a form of investment.
Miss Zuo smiled slightly, a hint of curiosity in her eyes, and said softly, "Lord He, please forgive my intrusion, but I am also very curious to know what gift my young lady sent."
Miss rarely gives gifts in person; perhaps you could satisfy my curiosity, sir?
At this moment, she has completely changed from her heroic and capable demeanor. Now, when she starts to act coquettishly, her voice is sweet and cloying, like it's been coated with honey. It's soft and has an irresistible charm. Combined with her expectant eyes, it's enough to melt your bones.
I nodded slightly. It wasn't that I was completely captivated. Since I wanted to take a look, I simply opened it without hesitation.
Holding it gently in my hand, it has no elaborate carvings, except for a beautiful peony carved on a surface. Otherwise, it looks simple and unadorned.
This sandalwood box looks like a single, seamless piece, and for a moment I couldn't figure out where to open it.
I gently picked up the box and turned it around; it felt surprisingly heavy. Looking at it closely, it was a perfect whole, with clear textures and not a single seam.
For a moment, I felt at a loss. Violent destruction seemed a bit inappropriate.
A strange sensation came from my fingers, a deep coolness that even the box couldn't block; this thing was undoubtedly metal.
Without much thought, a gentle push from the bottom of the box opened the lid automatically. Upon closer inspection, it turned out the carving followed the grain of the wood. The craftsmanship was exquisite; the lines were so natural and lifelike.
Inside was a fist-sized piece. When picked up gently, it felt cool and refreshing. It was roughly oval in shape, with a deep color like the night sky, shimmering with a faint light, as if it contained a lot of incredible power.
The surrounding light seemed to be absorbed, creating a dark atmosphere, an oppressive and mysterious feeling.
The gentleman's knife at his waist twitched slightly, and a longing surged within him.
Yun Su examined it closely, her eyes widening with surprise and excitement as she looked at the burn marks that appeared to be from intense heat, as if it had suffered a violent impact or injury.
He opened his mouth slightly and said softly, "Could this iron be the essence of celestial iron? It is said that someone ascended to the heavens and plucked stars from the sky, obtaining celestial iron that is extremely hard."
It is an excellent material for forging weapons. Furthermore, Star Iron Essence, besides being incredibly hard, also possesses the power to absorb light, making it especially suitable for nighttime operations where attacks are difficult to detect.
Miss Zuo's heart was pounding like a galloping wild horse. Her chest heaved with each beat. She was utterly astonished. She knew that this was something she had never known before. It must have been treasured by her mistress all along.
It seems the young lady holds the man before her in high regard. She thought to herself, 'Indeed, he possesses extraordinary strength. Such an investment, if it doesn't fail, will likely produce a formidable ruler.'
While they were still in a daze, an incredible woman suddenly appeared.
Dressed in military uniform, he was dashing and spirited. He wore an unknown and beautiful suit of armor, stood five to six feet tall, and held a gentleman's sword, displaying a majestic and imposing demeanor.
His eyes were curious, innocent, bright, and clear, sparkling like stars. The gentleman's knife in his hand seemed like an obedient part of his body.
Looking at Miss Zuo in front of him, he was a little curious, then turned his eyes to the Starry Iron Essence. As if he had seen something new, his eyes lit up, like the brightest star in the night sky, filled with anticipation and hope.
Miss Zuo couldn't help but stand up. She was so cute and charming that one couldn't help but want to protect and cherish her. Her proportions were so exquisite that they were unbelievable. She was a peerless beauty.
I used to think that Miss was so beautiful that perhaps only Lian Da could be compared to her. But now, seeing the peerless beauty before me, I realize that even a fairy could not compare to her.
An irresistible urge to hug him made me take a step forward.
Dao Ling glanced at her with a hint of wariness and a sense of inviolability, and Miss Zuo abruptly stopped in her tracks.
An inexplicable pressure, a fear from the very soul—stepping forward could mean certain death.
But looking at how adorable they are, though tall and slender, you can tell at a glance that they are two newly formed springs, crystal clear.
Untainted by worldly corruption, with no impurities in their eyes, this is a pure land on earth, a place I am ashamed of myself for, as if it were the ideal I yearn for most in my heart.
Under such an irresistible gaze, all I could do was say, "Hello, young lady. I am Zuo Shi, your maid. I don't know my real name, and I don't want to remember it."
The young lady named me Zuo Shi, you can call me Sister Zuo Shi.
My home is in Bodai Prefecture, the Ji family. The Ji family is the one that controls Bodai Prefecture. Would you like to visit Bodai Prefecture, young lady? It's rich in produce, with plenty of spiritual fruits, such as watermelons and spiritual peaches.
There are also many snacks and teas made from various spiritual fruits.
Would you like to visit Bodai, young lady? The young lady would be more than happy to oblige!
As if seeing the most reluctant parting, her gentle and warm tone and joyful mood made her face flushed, with a hint of nervousness and unease, afraid of being rejected.
Although it wasn't the first time Yun Su had seen him, seeing him again now, she felt that the sword spirit had indeed improved a lot, and was much more mature than before. He had also become more and more adorable, making her irresistibly want to hold him in her arms.
Dao Ling glanced at Miss Zuo Shi, who seemed to be saying something she didn't understand, and shook her head slightly, clearly unwilling.
Then he turned his head and looked at the Starry Iron Essence with expectant eyes, like a child who had met his favorite toy.
Gently, he handed over the Star Iron Essence, which the Blade Spirit held in his hand.
'Thank you, Master.'
The crisp sound was like the clear chirping of birds in the forest—comfortable, quiet, sweeping away all worries, and making one feel that all hardships were now gone without regret.
I just want to close my eyes, listen quietly, listen attentively, and savor the experience.
The sword spirit is reproduced so simply and so incredibly, attaching the essence of star iron to the blade.
The Star Iron Essence, which is usually difficult to refine and requires even cultivators to work with slowly, was now merging into the blade at a speed visible to the naked eye, the entire process completely silent.
As if that were how it was supposed to be, they were as obedient as rag dolls, without the slightest resistance.
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