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

Xiao Wu frowned and pressed on, "But how did you get these people to work for you so wholeheartedly? I heard that almost none of those senior pharmacists want to leave the pharmacy."

This is not normal.”

Lu Yu put down the porcelain bottle, turned around, and looked directly at Xiao Wu with a hint of depth in his eyes.

He spoke slowly, his voice calm but with an authority that could not be ignored: “It’s simple, I gave them everything they wanted.

I took care of their food, clothing, housing and transportation; I gave them fame and wealth, a status that ordinary people could hardly achieve; I even made arrangements for their families and spouses.

Do you think a person like this would be willing to leave the pharmacy?"

Xiao Wu was stunned, a flash of shock in her eyes, and then she frowned and said, "You are... tying them to your side? Lu Yu, your method is too..."

She paused, as if searching for the right words, and finally uttered two words: "Terrible."

Lu Yu laughed, with a hint of self-mockery in his laughter, but did not refute.

He walked slowly to the window and pushed it open. The sunlight poured in, illuminating half of his face.

He turned his back to Xiao Wu and said in a low voice, "Scary? Maybe.

But Xiao Wu, you have to understand that this world is not a place where kind people can live long.

Back then, the Spirit Hall attacked us without mercy. If I hadn't been ruthless enough, we would have died in their pursuit long ago."

Xiao Wu's body trembled slightly when she heard this, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

She whispered, "Spirit Hall...why are you bringing this up again?"

Lu Yu turned around, his eyes deep and heavy with memories: "Yesterday, I met Wang Sheng.

He now lives in a small town on the edge of the Wuhun Empire, and his life is quite good. He has his own place to call home."

He paused, his voice lowering a few degrees. "But do you know how ruthless the Spirit Hall was in eliminating us, the hidden danger? Wang Sheng was just lucky and escaped, but the rest of us... if I hadn't fought with all my might, do you think we would still be standing here talking?"

Xiao Wu was silent, with her eyes lowered, as if she was recalling those unbearable past events.

After a long while, she whispered, "Wang Sheng is living a good life now, much better than when he followed us.

We...shouldn't bother him anymore."

Lu Yu nodded, a trace of emotion flashed in his eyes: "Yes, things in the world are unpredictable, and many things are beyond my control.

But I never regret it, because I got what I wanted."

He looked at Xiao Wu, his eyes softening a bit: "More importantly, I met you, and Rongrong."

Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed slightly when she heard this, but she quickly put on a serious face, with a hint of teasing in her tone: "Humph, stop the sweet talk.

Speaking of this, I'd like to ask, what's going on with Meng Yiran and Cheng Yufeng? Your relationship with them seems a little unclear, right? "

Lu Yu was stunned for a moment, then smiled awkwardly and waved his hand, saying, "Don't talk nonsense, they are just friends, nothing more."

He paused, and seeing that Xiao Wu was still staring at him, he quickly changed the subject: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore.

Come on, I'll take you to see the pharmacy's plantation. There are some good things there that you're sure to like."

Xiao Wu snorted, obviously not satisfied with Lu Yu's evasion, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just followed him out of the hall silently.

The next morning, Lu Yu walked alone on the streets of Huyun City.

Huyun City is located on the edge of the Wuhun Empire. Although the city is small, it is famous for the rich medicinal resources around it.

There are shops on both sides of the street, hawking sounds can be heard one after another, and the air is filled with a faint herbal aroma.

Lu Yu was dressed in a plain robe, walking at a steady pace, but his eyes were always scrutinizing as he observed every corner of the city.

It is no coincidence that the pharmacy's headquarters is located here.

Huyun City is backed by continuous mountains and forests, where there are huge reserves of medicinal materials of high quality.

Over the years, the pharmacy has already firmly controlled most of the medicinal material supply chain through cooperation with local forces.

Even so, Lu Yu knew in his heart that Huyun City was not the only city with a dominant pharmacy.

The Chen family and the Zhou family, two families backed by the Spirit Hall, have been active in the city in recent years, even spreading rumors and trying to poach peripheral personnel from the pharmacy.

Although Lu Yu had heard of this, he never took any action to respond, as if he was waiting for something.

He walked leisurely and soon came to a forest outside the city.

The mountains and forests in Huyun City are vast and lush, with gurgling mountain streams and fresh air that makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Although ordinary people are allowed to enter and exit the forest, there are powerful soul masters guarding the periphery to ensure the safety of the medicinal herb planting areas.

Lu Yu walked into the forest, glanced around, and soon came to the pharmacy's planting area.

This plantation is hidden deep in the mountains and forests, surrounded by tall trees. Sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, illuminating the neatly arranged medicinal fields.

Various medicinal herbs are planted in the medicine fields, some of which are hundreds of years old and emit a faint spiritual energy.

Lu Yu squatted down and gently stroked a purple-leaf grass, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the forest.

"Stop! Who are you? What are you doing here?"

A low voice sounded, with a hint of caution.

Lu Yu looked up and saw a middle-aged man walking towards him with several soul masters.

The man was of burly build, and the fluctuations of his soul power showed that he was at least at the Soul King level.

He stared at Lu Yu with a sharp gaze: "This medicinal field is a forbidden area of ​​the pharmacy, no one is allowed to approach.

You, state your identity!"

Lu Yu stood up, patted the dust off his hands, with a smile on his face: "Stealing medicinal herbs? Big brother, you are really good at wrongly accusing people.

I just came to see the scenery."

The middle-aged man frowned, obviously dissatisfied with Lu Yu's relaxed attitude.

He said coldly: "Stop talking nonsense, come with us and accept the investigation!"

Although his tone was firm, he did not take direct action, and his attitude was somewhat restrained.

Seeing this, Lu Yu nodded secretly in his heart, and appreciated the caution of these guarding soul masters.

"Okay, let's go."

Lu Yu spread his hands and followed the soul masters into the depths of the plantation.

Not long after, they came to a simple wooden house.

An old man with white hair and beard came out to greet him. When he saw Lu Yu, his face immediately showed respect. He bowed and said, "Young Master, why did you come here in person?"

As soon as these words came out, the soul masters around were stunned.

The middle-aged man's face changed, and he hurried forward and knelt on one knee: "Master! I didn't know it was you, and I offended you! Please punish me!"

Lu Yu waved his hand, his eyes gentle: "Get up.

You did a great job.

The apothecary's planting area needs diligent people like you to keep an eye on it. Continue to be vigilant in the future.

The middle-aged man was stunned. He obviously didn't expect that Lu Yu would not punish him but praise him instead.

He quickly stood up and said gratefully, "Thank you, Master!"

Then he retreated with the other soul masters, his eyes full of awe.

Wu, the headmaster, stood aside and said respectfully, "Young Master, what are your plans for coming here today?"

Lu Yu shook his head, his eyes swept across the surrounding medicinal fields, and he said slowly: "Nothing, I just came to take a look.

Over the years, the pharmacy has grown to its current size thanks to your efforts."

He paused, a complex expression flashing in his eyes: "However, Hu Yuncheng seems to be a bit uneasy recently.

The Chen family and the Zhou family have been making quite a few moves, right? "

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhangshi's expression changed slightly, and he whispered, "Young Master is wise.

The Chen and Zhou families are indeed a bit restless and have recently tried to poach our people.

However, for now, they only dare to touch some peripheral personnel, and they dare not touch the core pharmacists."

Lu Yu nodded and was about to say something when he suddenly heard a burst of hurried footsteps.

A young spirit master stumbled into the wooden house, panting, "Master Wu! This is bad! People from the Chen and Zhou families, along with a large group of spirit masters, are heading towards our farmland!"

Hearing this, Lu Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

He turned around and looked towards the distant mountains and forests, a meaningful smile on his lips: "You came just in time."

In the early morning of Huyun City, the mist had not yet completely dissipated, but the street where the pharmacy was located was already extremely noisy.

The sunlight filtered through the mist and shone onto the bluestone road, casting spots of light that seemed to be setting the stage for the upcoming dispute.

The door of the pharmacy was closed, but a group of people gathered in front of it, and the discussions rose and fell like the tide, with a bit of curiosity and unkindness.

The pharmacy's signboard hung high, and the large gilded characters sparkled in the morning light, but it could not conceal the tension in the air.

Manager Wu stood under the corridor in the inner courtyard of the pharmacy, his brows furrowed, his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth.

His steps were heavy, and each step seemed to be stepping on his heart, making a low echo.

The servant beside him reported cautiously, "Master, the Chen and Zhou families have arrived, bringing with them over thirty spirit masters, including a Soul Douluo... They are very aggressive and I'm afraid they have ill intentions."

Upon hearing this, Manager Wu's expression grew even darker, with a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

He knew very well that the pharmacy was very famous in Huyun City. Although there were some minor frictions with the Chen and Zhou families on a daily basis, the two major families never dared to provoke them easily because of the background of the pharmacy.

But today, they actually joined forces in such a powerful way, clearly intending to force the pharmacy into a desperate situation.

"Contra..."

Manager Wu muttered to himself, with a hint of fear in his tone.

Although Huyun City is a prosperous place, the strong ones at the Soul Douluo level are already top combat forces, not to mention that the other party is also related to the Wuhun Academy.

That was the predecessor of the Spirit Hall and the core strength of the Spirit Empire. No one dared to offend it easily.

Although the Pharmacy has a great reputation in the world of soul masters, it is ultimately lacking in confidence in front of the Wuhun Academy.

Manager Wu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. Just as he was about to gather people to make arrangements for a response, he suddenly remembered one thing - he had to consult the young abbot, Lu Yu, about this matter.

He walked quickly through the corridor and came to a quiet room in the backyard of the pharmacy.

Pushing open the door, the room was filled with soft light. Lu Yu was sitting at a wooden table by the window, holding an ancient book in his hand, his eyes calmly scanning the pages.

The sunlight shone on him through the window lattice, outlining his handsome profile. There was a sense of detachment between his brows, as if the hustle and bustle of the outside world had nothing to do with him.

Manager Wu calmed down a bit and bowed, saying, "Young Master, the Chen and Zhou families have surrounded the pharmacy, claiming they want to inspect our medicines. They've also brought a Soul Douluo with them, so I'm afraid they're well prepared."

Hearing this, Lu Yu slowly closed the book, looked up at Wu, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "Oh? You came quite quickly."

His voice was clear and playful, as if he had expected this to happen.

Wu Zhangshi was stunned and asked tentatively, "Young Master, this matter...how should we deal with it? The pressure from that Soul Douluo is enormous. If the Spirit Academy intervenes..."

Before he finished speaking, Lu Yu waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to say more.

"Boss Wu, what are you panicking about?"

Lu Yu stood up, hands behind his back, his gaze through the window lattice into the distant mist, "The Chen and Zhou families are just some clowns trying to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble.

As for the Wuhun Academy..."

He paused, a cold gleam in his eyes, and said, "In a few days, I will go there in person to have a discussion.

Just keep the situation stable, and leave the rest to me."

His tone was calm, yet filled with unquestionable confidence, as if everything was under control.

Upon hearing this, Manager Wu felt relieved.

He knew that although the young owner looked gentle, he was actually very capable. Lu Yu's strategic planning played an indispensable role in the pharmacy's rise in just a few years.

He nodded quickly: "Yes, sir, I will arrange it right away."

After saying this, he quickly left the room, his steps much more brisk than when he came in.

Lu Yu's gaze fell back on the book, but the smile on his lips gradually faded.

It's not that he really doesn't care about the aggressive approach of the Chen and Zhou families, but he has long been accustomed to hiding his emotions in his heart.

This incident came out of nowhere, and there might be a bigger plot behind it.

He tapped the table lightly and whispered, "The Chen family, the Zhou family...what a frame-up."

At the same time, in the hall of the pharmacy, Xiao Wu was leaning against a pillar, fiddling with her braids out of boredom.

Her long hair was like a waterfall, slightly shiny, and her pink dress looked particularly bright in the morning light.

Hearing Lu Yu's footsteps, she looked up, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "Lu Yu, are you going out again? Is there something wrong with the pharmacy?"

Her voice was clear, with a hint of anger, but it couldn't hide her concern.

Lu Yu smiled, walked to her side, and patted her shoulder gently: "It's a small matter, don't worry.

If you are worried, why don't you come with me to take a look?"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she stood up straight immediately: "Okay! I also want to see who dares to cause trouble for you!"

She paused, frowned, and whispered, "I heard that the Chen and Zhou families have been eyeing the spiritual medicine land of the pharmacy for a long time. I'm afraid they are taking advantage of this and want to drive you out of Huyun City."

When Lu Yu heard this, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Xiao Wu may seem innocent, but she is actually very thoughtful, and her words hit the nail on the head.

He nodded and walked towards the main entrance of the pharmacy with Xiao Wu.

Before reaching the door, I heard the noise outside getting more intense, mixed with angry accusations and disdainful sneers.

Lu Yu pushed open the door, and was greeted by a noisy crowd. Dozens of Soul Masters and ordinary people surrounded the apothecary, their eyes filled with curiosity, suspicion, and even hostility. (End of Chapter)