Fairy, don't try to mess with my filial piety

The female guard returned to the palace team, and the group also accelerated to leave the place.

Princess Jing'an called Si Que to her side and asked, "Why is the young man who shook the bear gone?"

Si Que helped Chu Wuji to embellish it, "He told us to leave the forest quickly. He is fast on foot, so he might want to go back first to call for reinforcements to protect him."

Upon learning that the brave warrior had escaped first, several princes and nobles cursed:

"His skills should be kept here to protect the emperor, and others should be asked for help. What if another big white tiger shows up now?!"

After calming down, the young man in brocade clothes who was speaking looked around again, alert to any movement around him. The occasional flapping of a bird's wings could scare him.

There were also noble ladies from other families traveling with them. These ladies from wealthy families rarely had the opportunity to travel on weekdays. When they heard that Prince Jing'an's Mansion was going to collect folk songs, they naturally followed.

A noble lady was about to complain about the young man running away, but suddenly she remembered something and said:

"That young man is not from the same group as us. We only met him by chance while fishing in the mountain stream. He might not have the intention to save us..."

Everyone was speechless and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

He came to the mountains to fish alone, and he brought a lot of guards with him. Relying on a lone man to rescue him is really a bit...

It was not until they left the mountains and returned to the capital that the royal team finally felt completely at ease and no longer worried.

The princes and nobles had been on high alert all the way, but finally found the time to speak stubbornly: "Heaven gave him a chance to rise to prominence and save the emperor, and he couldn't seize it!"

Princess Yao'er, who had just been very close to danger, had already forgotten her previous panic. She held the silver-colored cat in her hands and showed it off to her mother:

"Mother, look at this big cat. If it weren't for its silly face, it would be quite majestic!"

This should be the only girl in the palace team who can be happy.

*

Eight Fresh Food House,

A young man in tattered clothes ran into the restaurant. His clothes were stained with mud, and there were claw marks on his chest and back. The dried blood clearly showed the injuries.

It was afternoon at this time, and many diners were leisurely drinking tea to digest their food, but they were all startled by this man.

The shopkeeper was taking a nap, but was also frightened by this man and was about to give him some money to send him away:

"What's all this fuss about? I'll give you an extra piece of silver and go find a doctor... So it's you, Wuji, kid. Where did you get yourself into such a mess?"

The waiter came over and patted his strong and sturdy arms, looking very envious:

"How did you train this? Is the training at the martial arts academy so effective? But why are your training clothes so ripped into a small vest?"

Chu Wuji smiled, full of pride in his good fishing catch. He picked up the heavy fish basket and put it on the table with a "bang".

"Uncle shopkeeper, I'll sell you the left bear paw. I'll eat the right one myself. Please help the kitchen staff arrange it!"

Seeing this, the people around knew that Chu Wuzhi’s injuries were caused by a bear scratching him!

The shopkeeper looked helpless. He ordered the cook who was taking a lunch break to get up and work, and asked the waiter to go to the herbal medicine shop next door to call an old man who specialized in bonesetters to help him heal his wounds.

Before leaving, the waiter did not forget to shout at the door of the restaurant:

"Just arrived fresh black bear paws, the blood hasn't dried yet, the paws are still warm. First come, first served, only one available! If you're late, they'll be gone!"

Bear paws are not a rare dish for people from wealthy families. You can ask someone to keep an eye out for them and they will receive the ingredients after waiting for ten years or half a month.

But this word "fresh" is really priceless!

Whether you can taste the subtle difference in taste is one thing, the key is whether it is rare!

As the waiter's shouts spread, many housekeepers and servants from wealthy families rushed over like they were running a 100-meter race, all to help their masters place orders.

Several nearby restaurants saw this scene and felt envious but helpless.

Inside the Eight Fresh Food Building, Chu Wuji was shirtless, his sturdy upper body exposed. The old man who was treating injuries beside him was helping him heal his wounds and applying medicine. He looked at his physique and marveled at it.

"You kid, your energy, blood, tendons and bones are truly extraordinary! I haven't even applied the medicine yet, but the flesh wound is already half healed. If I'm slow to apply the medicine, I'm afraid the wound will be healed!"

Chu Wuji said modestly, "There are also some downsides. It's hard to ask for leave at the martial arts academy. I've tried several times to use a minor injury as an excuse to ask for leave and slack off, but before I could even finish asking for leave, the injury healed on its own. Sigh!"

Many people gathered around to watch the young man beating the bear, and some joked, "From now on, if this guy goes to a brothel, he'll probably have to pay twice to get in. The extra money will be for the girl's medical expenses!"

Others laughed heartily, and all thought it made sense.

The shopkeeper was very curious: "Wu Ji, that doesn't make sense. Two years ago, when you were still young, you were able to hold the bear paw and return home unscathed. Now that you're stronger, how could you be injured again?"

Chu Wuji did not hide anything and talked about the black bear's suspected spirit in confusion.

The onlookers in the store were horrified when they heard this. It would be fine if the severed bear paws grew back, but how could they suddenly extend their sharp claws and launch a sneak attack?!

"I'm afraid the beast is about to become a spirit. No wonder you got hurt!"

"Oh, it's true. Look at the hatchet Wu Ji brought back. The blade is all broken!"

"Wait, doesn't that mean that what you brought this time, Wu Ji, is the Black Bear Palm?!"

The difference of one word can lead to a world of difference in nature and the price is also completely different.

But the store owner has already made the deal, so naturally he won’t raise the price. If he makes a small loss, he makes a small loss.

The kitchen staff worked for a long time. It took an hour just to cook the bear paws over a high fire. The subsequent plucking of hair, peeling, pulling out nails, and boiling the soup took even more time.

The dish is cooked from lunch break until sunset, when it is served.

Chu Wuzhi's right bear paw was also cooked together. The kitchen staff divided it into two portions according to his wishes and packed them exquisitely in a food box for him.

A wealthy man offered to buy it, but Chu Wuji smiled and waved his hand to decline, then left with a food box in one hand.

He first moved to Prince Jing'an's Mansion. After the servant informed him, Si Que came out to see him quickly.

"This bear paw is ready. Please pass it on to Princess Yao'er and Princess Jing'an as a thank you gift."

"Thank you?"

Si Que was a little slow to react. During the palace's field trip today, thanks to his help, the black bear was repelled and the little princess got a big cat. What was the thank you gift?

Chu Wuji reminded him, “This morning at the government office, Princess Yao’er asked Miss Sique to come and help me out. This is a token of her return of respect.”

Si Que almost forgot about the affairs of the yamen and actually returned the gift for such a trivial matter.

Seeing that there was nothing else to say, Chu Wuji said goodbye: "Then I'll go. While my half of the bear paw is still warm, I have to let my mother taste it!"

Si Que still understood some of the hidden meaning. He returned the greeting with a bear paw, clearly saying:

Although the palace simply offered to help and did not take the matter of the government office to heart, I did not receive this favor in vain, nor do I owe the palace anything.

If the bear paw gets cold, the texture will become sticky. Si Que did not hesitate and quickly brought it to Princess Jing'an and Princess Yao'er.

Although it was not yet time for dinner at the palace, the Black Bear Demon's paw was worth them starting to eat first.

Wen Yaoer secretly picked up a piece for the little white tiger and ate it with relish herself.

When Princess Yaoer heard Si Que say that this was a thank-you gift specially sent by Chu Wuji, she said, "It was Aunt Queen's idea that the government office help that brother out of trouble. I'll help Aunt Queen eat a few more bites."

Princess Jing'an could sense Chu Wuji's reluctance to owe her anything, and her mind couldn't help but recall his brave figure shaking the bear, and she sighed:

"There are countless people who curry favor with the royal palace. Yet this young man is using a thank-you gift to repay that tiny favor, as if he's eager to draw a clear line and have nothing to do with it."

Chapter 16 Yun Qingying

Princess Jing'an did not hide her admiration. She said:

"Si Que, find an opportunity to test the young man's capabilities and see if you can recruit him to work in the palace. He won't be required to do any work on weekdays, but he can be our personal bodyguard during our outings."

Take today's experience for example. Even if the accompanying guards could protect them, they would definitely be in a mess and casualties would be inevitable.

If that young man is by my side in the future, I will feel much more at ease!

If the Jing'an Palace did not recruit such a talented warrior, he would most likely be recruited by other princes and dukes. In the future, the young man would have to stay with other princes and earls, which would be a pity to see him then.

At this time, the old maid serving the prince's palace spoke, frowning and disdainful:

"Princess, I'm afraid that young man is playing hard to get and playing hard to get. He appears to be aloof, but inwardly he's expecting Your Majesty to treat him with courtesy!

Who wouldn't want to curry favor and move up the ladder? His indifference is probably just an act."

A maidservant brought by the old nanny also agreed:

"Yes, before the royal team left the mountains, the warrior was still indifferent to them. But as soon as they came back, he gave them bear paws. Isn't this trying to curry favor with them again?

I'm afraid that the Princess and Princess Yao'er will ignore him!"

Si Que didn't say anything and didn't argue. He just glanced at the two servants and shook his head secretly.

In the world of slaves, there is no one who does not curry favor with his master. If there is, it must be that person is dishonest and not sincere.

Because slaves can only survive by relying on their master's mood and lack their own core values ​​and abilities, but Chu Wuji already has a lot of abilities. With his ability to shake a bear, he will never have to worry about food and drink wherever he goes.

Do you still need to look at other people’s faces?

Wen Yaoer felt uncomfortable listening to the two servants' suspicions. She said:

"If Brother Chu really had that idea, then escorting the royal team back to the capital would have been another great achievement worthy of a reward. And he could have received a reward from each family!"

Princess Jing'an extended her fair, slender finger, tapped the little girl's pink and delicate nose, and said with a smile:

"You kid, you're calling me brother even though you haven't even met me twice."

Wen Yaoer had a very good impression of Chu Wuji, because both times they met, he indirectly introduced her to Maomao, and he was handsome and well-mannered.

"We just met twice~!"

Princess Jing'an stopped teasing the girl. She would not let a few words from a servant influence her judgment.

Even if we take a step back and say that the young man is really waiting for a good price and playing hard to get, so what?

He had the confidence to bid for himself. Apart from the immortals in the mountains, Princess Jing'an had never heard of anyone who could beat a black bear with bare hands, cut off its palms, lift it up and throw it off the cliff.

"Yao'er loves this big cat so much, but when it grows up, it will be difficult to control. Someone will have to help Yao'er keep it under control."

Princess Jing'an's meaning was very clear, and the servants said no more.

*

On the same day,

After Chu Wuji left in the morning, Ning Xianzhi came to the original destination of her trip, the Yun family.

The Yun family is one of the thousand-year-old families. The clan members have developed outside the Lihuo Kingdom, branched out, and are quite prosperous.

Our ancestors had produced people with good talent for cultivation, but unfortunately this luck was not continued. There were many people with amazing talents among the later generations, but they just did not have the talent for cultivation and were unable to continue their fate as immortals.

Talent is something that only God can give you. If God doesn't give it to you, there is no way to fight for it.

Hundreds of years passed before a woman with outstanding qualifications finally appeared in the Yun family. Relying on the incense and affection left by her ancestors, she contacted the immortals in the mountains to see if she could find a good master to lead the way.

"If it weren't for the twists and turns in Yunhe Town, I would have appeared in the Yun family in a more ethereal state. But now I appear in the remains of a great demon..."

Ning Xianzhi sighed helplessly. Having said that, she was actually quite satisfied with this twist and turn. She was enjoying these days of recuperation and recovery.

After entering the Yun family, Ning Xianzhi introduced himself as "Ning Xianzhi's good friend Bai Sujin, who came here to check out the place."

Despite this, she gained the trust of the head of the family, Yun Gaosong, without any effort. This was overthinking on her part. She was thinking about whether to cast a few small spells when she entered the door.

There was no outside news about the Yun family contacting the Shenxiao Sect, and as "Ning Xianzhi's good friend", her purpose was clear, so why should she be suspicious?

Ning Xianzhi sat in the upper seat of the reception room. After waiting for a while, he found that the person had not been brought over yet, so he asked:

"Master Yun, why haven't you brought the child here yet? You can't be arrogant when practicing in the mountains."

There is nothing wrong with the origin of the girl from an aristocratic family. These aristocratic families that have been passed down for thousands of years pay the most attention to the cultivation of their descendants. The family's private schools are all invested heavily, for fear that their foundation will be destroyed by future generations.

But I’m afraid that because this girl discovered her talent for cultivation at an early age, she will be spoiled by the Yun family. That would be troublesome.

Ning Xianzhi was in no mood to help anyone correct her daughter's temper.

The head of the Yun family was also a little anxious. He urged his men to confirm and sincerely apologized to Ning Xianzhi:

"Master Bai, I'm truly sorry. I guess her mother was reluctant to let her go on a journey, so she stayed in her room for a while. That child is my granddaughter. She has been trained in martial arts since she was young, and has been hardworking and persevering. She definitely doesn't have the bad temper of a spoiled young lady. Please rest assured!"

This should be a very wonderful phenomenon.

If it is a family that has risen like a nouveau riche, there will be an air of arrogance from top to bottom, as if it is the highest heaven.

A thousand-year-old family like the Yun family of Lihuo Nation boasts a profound heritage, a solid foundation, and vast knowledge. Even the shift of dynasties cannot affect such a clan's power. Yet, Yun Gaosong, the head of this thousand-year-old family, is exceptionally humble. This humility isn't a casual display of courtesy, but rather an inherent part of his character.

After a while, a mature and beautiful woman walked into the living room. The corners of the beautiful woman's eyes were red, and she looked like she was about to cry, which made people feel sympathetic. She looked to her side from time to time.

She was a beautiful and cold-natured girl. Her face inherited her mother's beauty, but it was more frosty and cold. I don't know if it was her nature or something she had experienced.