The First Venerable of All Paths

"You know? You know, don't you?"

Upon hearing Fang Xuan's words, before the steward could speak, the woman quickly approached Fang Xuan, her voice trembling, and said, "You...you have a way?"

"Madam, you're just overly concerned."

Manager Yu frowned and said, "Even Master Zhang couldn't do it, do you think he can?"

"I......"

Upon hearing this, the woman was also stunned.

Yes.

That alchemist Zhang was only one step away from becoming a fourth-grade alchemist.

If even he couldn't do it, how could this young man possibly have a solution?

"It seems that Steward Yu doesn't trust me anymore."

Xiao Jinyu picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and seemed to express dissatisfaction in her tone.

"I wouldn't dare."

Manager Yu gave a light snort, but even a deaf person could hear the contempt in his words.

"Madam Lu, since when did it become the place for a manager to make decisions about the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce?"

Xiao Jinyu remained calm and said in a composed voice, "Or is it that this Manager Yu can't stand to see your daughter doing well?"

Upon hearing this, Steward Yu's face changed.

He felt that Xiao Jinyu's words were too vicious.

This is an attempt to sow discord.

"Manager Xiao, what do you mean?"

Manager Yu quickly said, "Madam, please don't believe what others say. I am utterly loyal to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, I..."

"Alright, Manager Yu, there's no need to say more. I understand."

The woman interrupted Steward Yu, took a deep breath, and then looked at Fang Xuan: "I was rude just now, please forgive me, sir."

"Manman, come here!"

The woman beckoned to the little girl, who then followed closely behind, cautiously sizing up Fang Xuan.

"Manman, kneel down."

"oh."

The little girl obediently responded and knelt down.

"kowtow."

The little girl named Manman was about to kowtow when she was held back by an invisible force.

Fang Xuan frowned and said, "Woman, what do you mean by this?"

"Since you can tell me the reason for Manman's condition, you must have a solution."

The woman said sincerely, "I am here, sir, please help save Manman's life."

"lady!"

At this moment, Manager Yu spoke again, and his tone was somewhat serious.

"Even if he, a young lad, knows about sealing the spiritual meridians, what can he possibly do?"

Manager Yu snorted coldly, glancing at Xiao Jinyu with a glint of cold light in his eyes.

"Furthermore, if I'm not mistaken, Steward Xiao is no longer the steward of Mingyang County."

Manager Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Xiao Jinyu.

"Steward Xiao, have I said anything wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Lu's expression also changed.

She looked at Xiao Jinyu with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Manager Xiao, is this true?"

Xiao Jinyu didn't speak, but looked at Fang Xuan.

Seeing Fang Xuan nod slightly, Xiao Jinyu understood what was going on.

She held the bowl to her teacup, her tone calm.

"Madam Lu, I must say something I shouldn't."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Whether I'm the manager of Tianbao Tower or not seems to have any necessary connection with whether he can save your daughter, does it?"

"Manager Xiao, please don't change the subject."

Manager Yu scoffed and said, "You're not even the manager of Tianbao Tower, how can my lady trust you?"

He glanced at Fang Xuan and sneered, "Who knows if you guys came for that thing or not."

"presumptuous!"

Madam Lu immediately rebuked him. Although she had no martial arts aura whatsoever, she exuded an indescribable air of nobility.

"Yu Cheng, when did it become your turn to speak?"

"Madam, I..."

"Shut up!"

Madam Lu interrupted Steward Yu, saying, "We don't need you here anymore, get out!"

"Madam, I am here on the young master's orders to protect you and Miss."

Manager Yu narrowed his eyes and said, "If anything happens to you and Miss, I won't be able to explain it when I get back."

"How dare you!"

Madam Lu trembled with anger, pointing at Yu Cheng and saying coldly, "Are you threatening me? Or are you going to try and make decisions for me?"

Upon seeing the enraged Madam Lu, Yu Cheng was momentarily stunned.

Throughout the Lu family, the lady has always been known for her virtuousness and gentleness.

To put it bluntly, he's weak-willed.

Because she was just an ordinary person, even a servant could disregard Madam Lu.

But Yu Cheng never expected that his wife would be so assertive today.

Little did he know.

Women are weak, but mothers are strong.

Madam Lu was indeed not well-liked in the Lu family, but her daughter Manman was her life.

Over the years, Mrs. Lu has sought help from countless people and tried countless methods to treat her daughter.

But in the end, they all ended in disappointment.

Fang Xuan, despite it being their first meeting, immediately noticed Manman's problem, which gave Madam Lu a glimmer of hope.

Yu Cheng will never understand what this means to Madam Lu.

"Please calm down, Madam."

Suppressing his anger, Yu Cheng bowed and said, "I was just worried that you would be deceived. After all, such things have happened before over the years."

"I'm not so confused that I can't distinguish right from wrong."

Madam Lu said coldly, "Go and stand guard at the door. No one is allowed to come in without my permission."

"lady......"

Yu Cheng wanted to say something more, but Madam Lu's eyes turned cold, and that chill made Yu Cheng shiver inexplicably.

Even though Madam Lu was just an ordinary person, Yu Cheng sensed a murderous intent in her gaze just now.

Suddenly, Yu Cheng realized what was happening.

Even if the lady is disliked, she is still his master!

The Lu family still calls the shots in this Four Seas Chamber of Commerce!

Thinking of this, Yu Cheng suppressed his anger and left.

But his eyes darted back and forth between Fang Xuan and Xiao Jinyu.

"Close the door!"

Madam Lu said, "Have you forgotten all the rules I taught you?"

Yu Cheng, his face contorted with anger, could only slam the door shut in frustration, making a tremendous noise.

Immediately afterwards, Yu Cheng discovered that he was unable to detect what was happening inside the house.

It was as if the divine soul's exploration was blocked by a barrier.

Yu Cheng's eyes flashed, and he finally gave a sinister smile.

"Madam, it's not that women can't run a household, but an ordinary person can't possibly manage such a large business."

......

"Please excuse my poor appearance."

After affixing a restrictive talisman to the door, Madam Lu's previous weakness and assertiveness completely disappeared.

Instead, there is composure and confidence.

And that inherent nobility emanating from within.

This unique aura of nobility is something that ordinary people simply cannot possess.

Fang Xuan's eyes also flickered slightly.

This Mrs. Lu's identity seems to be quite extraordinary.

"It seems that the situation of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is more serious than I imagined."

Xiao Jinyu poured a cup of tea and pushed it to Madam Lu, her expression indifferent.

"There's nothing we can do about it."

Upon hearing this, Madam Lu couldn't help but sigh and said, "In the nine provinces of the mainland, martial arts are revered. It is natural for a mortal to run a business guild and be envied by others."

Seeing Fang Xuan's blank expression, Xiao Jinyu smiled and said, "I forgot to tell you, Madam Lu is the president of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce."

"The president of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce?"

Fang Xuan was somewhat surprised.

He had assumed that this Mrs. Lu was the wife of the president of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.

Unexpectedly, he turned out to be the president of the chamber of commerce.

This was something Fang Xuan hadn't expected.

No wonder, this Madam Lu has an indescribable air of nobility about her.

To be able to manage a business guild as a woman, and an ordinary person with no cultivation, shows that Madam Lu must possess extraordinary methods and cunning.

"I was blind, please forgive me, Madam."

Fang Xuan nodded and bowed solemnly.

Regardless of the circumstances, Madam Lu deserves Fang Xuan's respect.

"You're too kind, sir."

Madam Lu bowed slightly and said, "My name is Lu Zhao. May I ask your name, sir?"

"Just call me Fang Xuan."

Fang Xuan touched his nose somewhat awkwardly and said, "It feels a bit strange to be called 'sir'."

"Then I shall take the liberty of addressing you as Brother Fang Xuan."

Lu Zhao smiled slightly, then said in a deep voice, "I wonder what Brother Fang Xuan meant by 'Sealing the Spirit Veins' just now?"

"The literal meaning is easy to understand."

Fang Xuan glanced at the little girl curled up in Lu Zhao's arms and said, "Sealing her dantian and severing her martial vein foundation will not only prevent her from cultivating, but also subject Madam's daughter to inhuman torture every full moon night, right?"

"Snap!"

The teacup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

"How...how did you know?"

Lu Zhao's breathing became rapid with excitement.

"Brother Fang Xuan, since you've noticed Manman's problem, do you... have a solution?"

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "Perhaps for others, this Spirit Sealing Meridian is impossible, but for me... it's worth a try."

"Manman, hurry up..."

Seeing that Lu Zhao was about to pull the girl to kneel again, Fang Xuan quickly said, "Madam Lu, if you continue like this, then I will be unable to help you."

"Okay, let's not talk about these empty words."

Lu Zhao waved his hand dismissively, declaring with boundless pride, "As long as you can cure my Manman, besides the cave map I promised you beforehand, I, Lu Zhao, will owe Brother Fang Xuan a favor!"

"Fang Xuan, if you really have a way, then agree to her request!"

At this moment, Fang Xuan heard Xiao Jinyu's voice transmission in his ear, sounding slightly excited.

Although Fang Xuan didn't understand why, he still nodded in agreement.

"Brother Fang Xuan, I'm begging you!"

Lu Zhao stood up and bowed to Fang Xuan again in a solemn manner.

"You're too kind, Madam."

As Fang Xuan spoke, he took out two pills from his storage ring.

"These two pills can temporarily protect your daughter's mind. Let her take them first."

Lu Zhao picked up the two pills and examined them carefully to make sure there were no problems.

Suddenly, Manman said timidly, "Mother, Manman is scared, I don't want to take the medicine."

Over the years, she has taken all sorts of tonics.

I instinctively feel a little scared when I see pills.

"Manman is not afraid."

Lu Zhao hugged her daughter tightly, comforting her, "Manman, be good. You'll feel better after taking these medicines."

"No, no!"

Manman shook her head vigorously, like a rattle drum.

"But Manman promised her mother that once she recovered and became a martial artist, she could protect her."

Lu Zhao said softly, "Could it be that Manman is deceiving her mother?"

"No, Manman doesn't lie!"

Manman tried her best to explain, then grabbed two pills and stuffed them directly into her mouth.

"It tastes good, and it's not bitter."

After taking two pills, Manman felt warm and comfortable all over.

"Brother Fang Xuan, what should we do next?"

Seeing this, Lu Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Fang Xuan with more anticipation.

"Put her on the bed."

Fang Xuan reminded her, "Whatever I do later, I hope Madam Lu will not stop me."

After a moment's hesitation, Lu Zhao nodded emphatically.

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say!"