Douluo: One man returns, Fan Tianyin smashes Tang San to death

A moment later, the door creaked open and a familiar figure appeared at the door. It was Wang Sheng.

Wang Sheng's appearance had changed slightly from what he remembered. His face looked a little more weathered, but his eyes remained resolute.

When he saw Lu Yu, he was stunned for a moment, then he smiled warmly, and a hint of joy of reunion flashed in his eyes.

"Lu Yu, it's really you!"

His voice was slightly hoarse and full of emotion, "Come in quickly, it's cold outside."

Lu Yu nodded and walked into the house.

The room was not big, and the decoration was simple but warm. There was an oil lamp on the wooden table, and the flickering flame cast floating shadows on the wall.

Lu Yu glanced across the room and noticed a few packed bags in a corner, and had a vague premonition in his heart.

He sat down on the wooden chair. Ma Hongjun and Cheng Yufeng stood behind him in silence. The atmosphere was a little heavy.

Wang Sheng sat down opposite Lu Yu, the smile on his face still there, but with some complicated emotions.

He rubbed his hands, as if considering how to speak, and finally said softly: "Lu Yu, these years... have you been okay?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to realize that the question was a bit redundant. He smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Look at what I'm asking. Who doesn't know about your current achievements? It's us old brothers who are afraid that we have disappointed you."

Hearing this, Lu Yu shook his head slightly and looked at Wang Sheng softly, "Don't say that. We are brothers, where is the disappointment?"

He paused, his voice lowered. "I just didn't expect time to pass so quickly. The days when we worked hard together in the academy seem like just yesterday."

After hearing this, Wang Sheng's eyes flashed with reminiscence, and the smile on his lips became warmer.

He lowered his head and was silent for a moment, as if he had made some kind of decision, then looked up at Lu Yu and said slowly: "Lu Yu, there is something I need to make clear to you.

Qiqi...she helped me a lot. If it weren't for her, I would have given up long ago."

He paused, a look of happiness on his face, "We got married a year ago."

Lu Yu was startled when he heard this, then he smiled sincerely, "Good boy, this is great news! Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

There was a hint of teasing in his tone, trying to lighten the atmosphere, but there was a mixture of emotions in his heart.

He knew that Qiqi, the gentle yet tough woman, was indeed the perfect match for Wang Sheng.

Wang Sheng scratched his head and smiled a little embarrassedly, "I was worried that you were busy, so I didn't want to bother you."

He paused, his eyes becoming serious, "There's one more thing, about Oscar and Huang Yuan... Qiqi helped me check, and they did escape from that disaster that year.

I went to the Southern Territory with them, but they left not long after, and now I don't know where they went."

When Lu Yu heard the news about Oscar and Huang Yuan, his brows furrowed slightly, and a ripple of emotion arose in his heart.

Those familiar faces, those days when we once fought side by side, are now like candles in the wind, drifting away.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the thoughts in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "It's good to be alive. We will meet again one day."

Wang Sheng nodded, but his eyes gradually dimmed.

He looked down at his rough hands and lowered his voice, "Lu Yu, I know you have been planning for us brothers, but I... my current situation is really..."

He smiled bitterly and shook his head, "The Spirit Hall has become the Spirit Empire, and its power is overwhelming. My strength is simply not enough.

I'm afraid I can't help you with revenge."

Lu Yu listened quietly, his eyes falling on Wang Sheng's face, and noticed the helplessness and struggle in his eyes.

He did not interrupt, but waited silently for Wang Sheng to continue.

Wang Sheng took a deep breath, as if mustering up courage, and said, "I found some support in the Southern Region and have established a firm foothold.

But here... I'm afraid I can't stay any longer."

He raised his head and looked at Lu Yu with a hint of apology in his eyes, "I have to leave and take Qiqi with me to live a peaceful life in the Southern Region."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn.

Lu Yu frowned slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He knew Wang Sheng's character, which was tough but not stubborn. He must have made such a decision after careful consideration.

But even so, Lu Yu still felt a little lost.

He was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Have you decided?"

Wang Sheng nodded, his eyes firm, "It's decided.

Lu Yu, I know what you want to say, but I...I really can't stay here any longer."

Lu Yu didn't say anything, just looked at Wang Sheng quietly.

The oil lamp in the room swayed slightly, and the flames reflected on the faces of the two people, outlining complex light and shadows.

Ma Hongjun stood aside, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Finally, he sighed and whispered, "Wang Sheng, you are always so stubborn."

Wang Sheng smiled upon hearing this, but turned his gaze to Lu Yu, saying earnestly, "Lu Yu, I know you always treat us as brothers, but I... I really can't help you much."

He paused, lowering his voice, "If it weren't for your guidance over the years, I wouldn't be where I am today.

But now, I can only take care of myself and Qiqi first."

Lu Yu took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and looked at Wang Sheng softly, "Wang Sheng, you don't have to feel that you owe anything.

As the boss, I failed to protect you. It is my fault."

He paused, his voice firmer, "If you go to the Southern Territory, I won't stop you. I just hope you and Qiqi can be safe.

I will settle the score with the Spirit Empire, it just takes some time."

A touch of emotion flashed in Wang Sheng's eyes. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end he just nodded.

Lu Yu took out a square wooden box from his arms, handed it to Wang Sheng, and said with a smile: "This is a gift for you. I wish you and Qiqi a harmonious life in the future."

Wang Sheng took the box, was stunned for a moment, did not open it, just held it tightly in his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Thank you, Lu Yu."

He didn't ask what was in the box, as if he was afraid of breaking the atmosphere.

Seeing him accept it, Lu Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and stood up and said, "It's getting late, we won't bother you anymore."

Ma Hongjun stepped forward, patted Wang Sheng on the shoulder, grinned and said, "Wang Sheng, those previous conflicts have long since vanished into thin air.

Live a good life in the future and don't make us old brothers worry."

He took out a small package from his arms and stuffed it into Wang Sheng's hand. "This is a gift from me, don't refuse it."

Wang Sheng looked at Ma Hongjun, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and finally he said in a deep voice: "Thank you."

He held the two gifts in his hands, his throat choked slightly, but he tried hard not to let the tears fall.

After Lu Yu and the other two left, only Wang Sheng and Qiqi were left in the room.

Qiqi came out from the inner room, gently held Wang Sheng's hand, and said softly, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy that they left?"

Wang Sheng looked down at the wooden box and package in his hands, and finally couldn't help but shed tears.

His voice was low and choked with emotion, "Qiqi, I'm sorry to them. Back then, we swore we were brothers and went through so many hardships together, but now... I have no choice but to leave."

He paused, his eyes full of guilt, "Lu Yu helped me so much, but I can't help him at all."

Qiqi leaned lightly on Wang Sheng's shoulder, her voice gentle but firm, "Don't say that.

You have your own way to go, and Lu Yu has his own choice.

You are brothers, and this bond will not fade with distance."

She paused, smiled, and said, "We'll always have a chance to help him in the future."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng nodded and his emotions calmed down a little.

He looked down at the wooden box in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly opened it.

Inside the box lay an exquisite soul guide, emitting a faint fluctuation of soul power.

Wang Sheng's pupils shrank, and he cried out in a lost voice, "This... this is too valuable!"

He subconsciously looked at his legs, a complicated look flashing in his eyes.

Qiqi noticed his strangeness and asked softly, "What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"

Wang Sheng took a deep breath, his eyes becoming serious, "Qiqi, I want... I want to fight for more power.

Not for myself, but to be able to truly help Lu Yu in the future."

He paused, his voice firmer, "You'll help me, right?"

Qiqi looked at him with tenderness in her eyes and nodded, "Of course, I will always be with you."

On the other side, Lu Yu and the other two returned to the inn in the small town.

It was late at night and the streets were empty. Only the moonlight shone on the bluestone slabs, casting a cold and clear image.

Lu Yu sat by the window, looking at the street below, with a bit of melancholy in his eyes.

He recalled the past, the days when he fought side by side with Wang Sheng, Oscar and others, but now everything has changed.

Initially, he just wanted to lead this group of brothers to gain a foothold in this world and avoid risks, but now, the brothers have each gone their own way, but he feels that he seems not to have changed much, and is just barely surviving in this world.

Cheng Yufeng walked over, patted Lu Yu on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "Don't think too much.

Everyone has their own choices, and you have done well enough.”

He paused, a trace of regret flashing in his eyes. "If I had the power you have now, perhaps the Jialuo Empire wouldn't have fallen to this point today, and General Cheng wouldn't have..."

He lowered his voice, with a hint of self-blame, "Even though he is not my biological father, I will always remember his concern in my heart."

Hearing this, Lu Yu smiled bitterly, "Yufeng, there aren't so many ifs.

We have all tried our best, and the rest can only be left to time."

He took a deep breath, quickly adjusted his mood, and said in a deep voice: "Since Wang Sheng has made his decision, we should respect him.

We will return to headquarters tomorrow. The situation is becoming increasingly complex, so we must prepare early."

As the night deepened, Lu Yu's thoughts became heavier.

His strength has now reached the eighty-second level Soul Douluo, which is already a top powerhouse on the continent, but he knows that he is facing a bottleneck in breaking through.

The accumulation of soul power requires an unimaginable amount, and it is almost hopeless to break through level 83 in the short term; although there are enough soul bones, continuing to obtain them may be counterproductive; even with the help of holographic mimicry space for cultivation, the effect is far less than expected; the assistance of potions has long been negligible.

The higher you go on the path of cultivation, the more difficult it becomes. He can only rely on time and accumulate slowly.

The next morning, Lu Yu and his party set off for the pharmacy headquarters.

As night fell, they finally arrived.

Xiao Wu had been waiting in front of the headquarters gate for a long time.

Seeing Lu Yu, surprise flashed in her eyes. She quickly stepped forward and gave him a hug, her voice filled with excitement, "Lu Yu, you're finally back!"

Lu Yu patted Xiao Wu's shoulder and smiled, "Isn't everything fine? Tell me, what's going on recently?"

Xiao Wu's face darkened and she whispered, "The pharmacy has been a bit unsettled lately.

Many pharmacists were poached by the Wuhun Academy. They have now become members of the Wuhun Empire and are unlikely to return in the short term.

This has a significant impact on us.”

Lu Yu frowned slightly when he heard this, but did not seem too surprised.

He waved his hand and said calmly, “I heard about this from Hongjun.

It doesn't matter, those who want to leave can leave, the core of the pharmacy is still there, those people have only learned the basics, they can't make any big waves."

Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then she breathed a sigh of relief, with a look of relief in her eyes.

She looked at Lu Yu and smiled, "You are always so calm. I won't panic when you are around."

Lu Yu smiled, but his eyes became more profound.

Lu Yu stood in the spacious hall of the pharmacy headquarters. The sunlight poured in from the tall glazed windows, reflecting on the smooth bluestone floor, creating a faint golden halo.

The air is filled with the fragrance of herbs, mixed with a hint of sandalwood incense, calm and quiet.

In the center of the hall, several volumes of medicine formula books were placed on a long table. Next to them was an exquisite porcelain bottle filled with an unknown liquid medicine. The bottle reflected a faint luster under the light.

Lu Yu was wearing a green shirt, with his hands behind his back. He slowly scanned the surroundings with a look of scrutiny and satisfaction in his eyes.

Xiao Wu stood beside him. Today she was wearing a lavender long dress, with her hair hanging down lightly. Her eyes and brows were gentle, yet also slightly alert.

She looked at Lu Yu with complicated eyes, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Finally, she spoke softly, her voice clear but with a hint of tentativeness: "Lu Yu, your pharmacy... is really a good place, but I always feel that there are many secrets hidden here."

Hearing this, Lu Yu turned around and looked at Xiao Wu. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "Secret? Xiao Wu, you are a little unfair to me.

A pharmacy is just a place where medicine is made, what secrets could there be?"

His tone was relaxed, as if he was chatting casually, but there was an imperceptible gleam in his eyes.

Xiao Wu snorted, crossed her arms over her chest, and stared at him without giving in: "Don't try that.

Your pharmacists are ostensibly working for the pharmacy, but I've heard that the potions made by the low-level pharmacists you trained aren't very effective. The real core lies in the senior pharmacists you have, right?"

Lu Yu raised his eyebrows, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, as if he was not surprised by Xiao Wu's sharpness.

He walked slowly to the long table, picked up a porcelain vase, and gently stroked the bottle, his voice low and steady: "You are right.

Those low-level pharmacists are only there to fill vacancies and maintain the daily operation of the pharmacy.

Their research is at best some basic medicines, and it won't amount to anything big.

What really keeps the pharmacy going are the senior pharmacists I personally trained.

They are the foundation of the apothecary. (End of Chapter)