Want You

Li Banfeng followed Ma Wu across the newly built road and arrived at a ruin.

The ruins had just been demolished, and the broken bricks and tiles had not yet been cleared away. A layer of iron railings had been erected around the area, and guards were stationed there to prevent strangers from approaching.

"This is the Song family's rule, called sealing the venue. The venue is sealed off before the match begins. The Song family selects the venue a day in advance, and no one is allowed to enter. Cheating and fraud are strictly prohibited."

Li Banfeng was taken aback; this was done quite professionally.

Through the fence, Li Banfeng saw Song Jia Sen, the head of the Song family.

Song Jia Sen was wearing a blue cotton short-sleeved shirt with a front opening, followed by his two sons Song Zhigang and Song Zhiyi, and behind them stood twenty or thirty guards.

More and more people gathered to watch the spectacle, and at ten o'clock, Song Jia Sen gave the order, "Beat the drums!"

Knock knock knock~

The drums thundered, and the two opposing generals entered the arena.

The so-called "master general" refers to the henchmen hired by both sides to fight against each other.

In the Clear Sky Arena, gambling takes place during the day, and the participants do not have to fight themselves; they can choose someone to represent them.

The two innkeepers who came to settle the dispute had a business conflict. One innkeeper chose a tall, dark-skinned man to fight. He was about 1.9 meters tall, with a strong and muscular build, and clearly had martial arts training.

The other innkeeper chose a middle-aged man who was thin and physically weak, but whose cultivation level was probably not low.

Before the fight begins, both sides give their names and then explain the reason for the fight.

The middle-aged man spoke first, "Today I've come to the Wilderness Contest and seek justice for Pomegranate Garden Inn. As everyone knows, inns are places for lodging."

We don't get many visitors to Blue Poplar Village, so the inn business is already tough. Keeping the rooms clean and preparing a good spread is just the basics of running a business.

The Flower Pavilion Inn across the street sent a few maids, dressed in those awful clothes, to the inn's front to seduce customers. Is this the kind of business an inn should be doing? This is ruining the reputation of Blue Poplar Village!

I'm not here today for the money; I'm here to uphold the reputation of Lanyang Blue Poplar Village and to seek justice for Pomegranate Garden Inn!

This person has good eloquence, which has drawn praise from many people.

The big, dark-skinned man wasn't good with words; he just snorted coldly, "Why say so much? Just fight!"

Everyone craned their necks, waiting for the show to begin. After three drumbeats, the two officially started fighting.

After watching for five or six minutes, the two were still fighting, and most of the onlookers dispersed.

It's pointless.

Neither of these two people had any cultivation.

It's pointless for two inns to be competing for business.

These two main fighters were exchanging punches and kicks, their fight resembling a street brawl—a scene all too common in Blue Poplar Village.

Black people are big and strong, which gives them a significant advantage.

The middle-aged man had some experience and managed to hold his own against the big, dark-skinned guy.

Li Banfeng looked at the middle-aged man and asked Ma Wu, "Why did you choose such a person to compete against? This person can talk but can't fight, so he can't gain any advantage at all."

"Who knows..." Ma Wu didn't even look at the match. He looked around at the onlookers, looking for helpers for the next trip to the new land.

Two minutes later, an accident happened. The big, dark-skinned man punched the middle-aged man, who stumbled and nearly fell, before staggering around to the back of a half-brick wall.

The big, dark-skinned man pressed his advantage, stepping on a broken brick.

Suddenly, the broken bricks collapsed, causing the brick wall to crumble. The falling bricks landed squarely on the big, dark-skinned man.

The big black guy was badly injured and barely managed to stand up. The middle-aged man jumped up and kicked him, knocking him to the ground. He then kicked the big black guy twice more, and the big black guy immediately begged for mercy.

It's over.

Song Jia Sen stood up and shouted, "Clear the plates! Beat the drum! Pomegranate Garden Inn wins!"

The tedious game ended there; the winner was overjoyed, the loser was dejected, and all the onlookers left.

Li Banfeng didn't leave immediately; he stared at the field for a long time.

He stepped on a brick, and the entire brick wall collapsed.

There's a problem with that.

Qiu Zhiheng stood in front of the main house, lost in thought.

The guard leader Zuo Wugang, looked flustered as he gazed at Qiu Zhiheng, wanting to speak but unsure how to begin.

A man in a long blue cloth gown came shouting as he approached Qiu Zhiheng: "News! News!"

Zuo Wugang asked with a delighted expression, "There's news?"

"Got it!" The man nodded repeatedly. "Someone said they saw Li Banfeng at the Bai Le Men last night, carrying a record player. He looks exactly like the photo. This time, the information is definitely true..."

It turns out it was news from Li Banfeng.

Qiu Zhiheng didn't want to talk.

Zuo Wugang stepped forward and kicked the man to the ground, then proceeded to kick and beat him repeatedly.

"Li Banfeng, still calling me Li Banfeng? What good is it to you looking for Li Banfeng? Didn't I tell you to go find the master? I told you to call me Li Banfeng!" Zuo Wugang vented all his anger on the man in the long gown.

The man in the long gown didn't react immediately. "I, well, yesterday, you, well, didn't you tell us to find Li Banfeng...?"

"I'm telling you to go find the master right now, do you understand? If you understand, go now!"

Zuo Wugang stepped forward and kicked him twice more, and the man in the long gown quickly left.

"He went to see the master, he went." Zuo Wugang looked at Monkey Qiu with an embarrassed expression.

Since the incident at the Lu Family, the person in the most awkward position among all members of the Lu Family, from top to bottom, who was a witness to the incident, is the Big Support Guard Captain, Zuo Wugang.

He experienced everything, saw nothing, and played no role whatsoever.

Lu Dongliang disappeared overnight, and his fate is now unknown. The Lu Family, the most powerful family in Pro State, seems to have reached a critical point of survival overnight.

According to Lu Dongjun, Lu Dongliang was injured by He Yuxiu.

According to Qiu Zhiheng's understanding, Lu Dongliang's cultivation level is above He Yuxiu's. The battlefield is the Lu Family, so there is no reason for Lu Dongliang to lose to He Yuxiu.

Even if Lu Dongliang was careless and lost to He Yuxiu, he would definitely have had a way to escape unscathed, or at least find a place to hide temporarily, instead of being completely out of touch like he is now.

Has something really happened to the master?

Qiu Zhiheng sent people to the He Family to investigate, He Family has not yet responded.

To be honest, Monkey Qiu cares about most right now isn't the He Family, but Lu Dongjun.

Why was Lu Dongjun at the mansion last night?

Who sent him?

Qiu Zhiheng asked Zuo Wugang, Zuo Wugang shook his head and sighed, "Chief Qiu, this is the master's family matter, how dare I interfere?"

Qiu Zhiheng did not blame Zuo Wugang; he felt that he had been careless.

Despite feeling guilty, Qiu Zhiheng remained calm and able to clearly assess the situation before him.

Xiao Yeci and Lu Chunying have disappeared, but that's alright.

Zhuo Yuling and Lu Xiaolan have also disappeared. This matter is somewhat important, but not urgent.

The most crucial issue lies with Lu Dongjun. If he finds Lu Dongliang first, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Lu Dongjun led his men to search the entire Green Water City, but they could not find any trace of Lu Dongliang.

However, some of his ideas have already been discovered by those around him.

Lu Dongjun's advisor, Wan Jinxian, reminded him, "Second Master, you can instruct us to handle the matter of finding the First Master. The most important thing right now is to prevent the He Family from attacking."

A home cannot be without a head; someone must take responsibility for it now.

This suggestion perfectly aligns with Lu Dongjun's thinking.

Take responsibility for the family, and first seize the position of head of the family!

Lu Dongjun instructed, "Go and inform the elders and peers to go to the Lu Family to discuss matters."

Wan Jinxian then added, "Would it be appropriate to go to the Lu Family?"

"Why is it inappropriate?" Important members of the Lu Family always hold meetings at the main house, and the rules have not changed over the years. Lu Dongjun did not understand Wan Jinxian's meaning.

Wan Jinxian put it more bluntly. "The First Madam is still in the mansion, and don't forget about Monkey Qiu."

Lu Dongjun suddenly realized.

The Lu Family is Lu Dongliang's home.

When discussing matters at Lu Dongliang's home, Lu Dongjun's influence might not be as strong as his sister-in-law's, or even as strong as the head housekeeper's.

"Call them to my house for a meeting. Tell them the situation is urgent and anyone in Green Water City must arrive before noon."

Lu Dongjun returned to his residence and prepared for the midday meeting.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time. Although he was uneasy because he hadn't found Lu Dongliang, as long as his Lineage listened to his instructions and didn't search for Lu Dongliang but focused on dealing with the He Family, Lu Dongjun's first move would be successful.

The second step, naturally, was for him to personally find Lu Dongliang, eliminate him, and then frame the He Family.

In the third move, the Lu Family united against the enemy and defeated the He Family. Lu Dongjun made great contributions and took the position of family head.

Lu Dongjun had planned these three moves countless times and was confident in his strategy.

But by noon, the first move went wrong.

Neither the elders nor the peers of the Lu Family appeared.

No one gave Lu Dongjun any face, and no one came to his residence to discuss matters.

Two elders did visit the Lu Family to see Lu Dongliang's sons.

Lu Dongjun's cheek twitched.

Although Lu Dongjun had gotten into trouble, the Lineage's attitude towards Lu Dongjun didn't seem to have changed, and no one still respected him.

Even if Lu Dongliang's body is found tomorrow, I'm afraid Lu Dongjun will not be able to take the position of family head.

Li Banfeng had been driving the road roller for several days and was in a great mood. He planned to take a nap this afternoon and then go to Xindi again tonight to retrieve the clay he hadn't received before.

Upon entering the Portable Abode, Li Banfeng discovered that the Copper Lotus had bloomed, with two Lotus Seed on its Lotus Heart. One seed was ripe and could be peeled off, while the other was still being refined.

After Li Banfeng peeled the Lotus Seed, the petals quickly closed. After waiting for half an hour, the Lotus Seed finally burst open.

This time, what was blasted out wasn't just one or two pills, but a handful of pills, a full thirty-eight!

The golden beads are dazzling in color, each one plump and full, too big to fit in the palm of your hand.

"What kind of elixir is this?"

Sizzle~

The record player responded, "Hey, my husband, this is Golden Essence Pill. One pill is equivalent to a hundred days of cultivation. This handful of pills is enough for you to build a family fortune."

One pill can restore cultivation in a hundred days?

Such a good elixir definitely cannot be sold.

Keep it for yourself!

However, he had to keep the matter of taking the elixir a secret from his Wife.

Normally, House Cultivator cannot improve their cultivation level through pills. If the celestial machine finds out that Li Banfeng taking pills, it may expose his situation of Travel Cultivator.

Li Banfeng was very excited. "Where did this elixir come from? Was it refined by Lu Dongliang?"

Sizzle~

"Lu Dongliang is still a long way off; this was refined from those insects."

Insect?

Bagworm Moth Madam!

Li Banfeng carefully prepared the pills and handed them to the record player.

In the matter of killing Bagworm Moth Madam, the Wife deserves great credit, and the elixir should be distributed by the Wife. Li Banfeng understood this very well.

Sizzle~

The Wife smiled and said, "Good husband, although pills of this quality are rare, this Little Slave still doesn't fancy them."

Li Banfeng couldn't quite understand it.

Thirty-eight Golden Essence Pill, one pill for a hundred days of cultivation. If you consume them all, you can raise your cultivation level by one level.

You don't even want the record player?

A wisp of steam swirled around Li Banfeng: "My Little Slave, you cherish me so much, Little Slave always feel indebted to you."

"Feeling guilty?" Li Banfeng chuckled. "Your stomach must be craving something, right? We haven't been able to find any dishes these past few days, so my Wife must be hungry again."

"Little Slave 'm not hungry, Little Slave don't want to eat."

Li Banfeng was stunned for a long time.

What's wrong, my Wife?

Why is my appetite still so poor?

What kind of man, Lu Dongliang, could feed his Wife so much?

Li Banfeng then asked, "If you don't want food, how about I go find a few more record players and replace some parts for my Wife?"

"Little Slave, don't want your parts changed."

"So what do you want? More Machine Oil?"

"Little Slave doesn't want Machine Oil."

You don't want anything?

There's nothing we can do about it.

Li Banfeng was happy to have some free time and lay on the bed, saying, "Wife, I'm going to take a nap first. Tonight I'll go to Xindi and see if I can find you something new."

"Little Slave don't want anything new, Little Slave just want you."

Li Banfeng touched the record player tray, nodded, and said, "I like what you're saying."

"I'm not just saying it; I truly want you."

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The dense din of gongs and drums indicated that the Wife was somewhat anxious.

Her singing was powerful and rhythmic, proving that Wife very serious.

"Um, once my Wife has recovered..." Li Banfeng suddenly stood up and ran out the door. He wasn't sure what his Wife's mental state was right now.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

"I can't wait any longer! I want you now!"

Call!

A cloud of steam rushed towards Li Banfeng, engulfing him and heading towards the trumpet-shaped opening.

This crazy woman is going to eat people!

No matter how hard Li Banfeng struggled, it was to no avail.

A powerful surge of steam swept in, and half of Li Banfeng's body was sucked into the central horn of the record player.

"You murdered your husband, you wicked woman! You murdered your husband! This is a grave crime, a grave crime..."

Li Banfeng braced himself against the bell mouth with both hands, kicked his legs with all his might, and struggled for a few minutes before giving up.

The situation wasn't as bad as he had imagined.

The steam wasn't as hot as I'd imagined.

And it's quite warm here with my Wife.

Half an hour later, Li Banfeng broke free from the horn, his black hair, which had been permed, steaming hot.

"My Wife, shouldn't we get an explanation for what just happened? I love you so much, how could you treat me like this?"

Sizzle~

The record player was silent for a while, then suddenly started playing.

"Autumn arrives and the lotus flowers are fragrant."

The young woman dreams of her hometown every night.

I woke up and my parents were nowhere to be seen.

All I could see was the bright moonlight shining through the window!

"The Four Seasons Song"!

Why sing "The Four Seasons Song"?

For the gramophone Wife, singing the Four Seasons Song is not something to be done casually.

Could it be that...

Sizzle~

The revised version of the poem by the Wife is here:

"This Little Slave is devoted to her lover."

The love between husband and wife lasts a long time.

My Homesickness Like An Arrow, who can stop me?

"Let's add another room for the gentleman."

Another room added?

Li Banfeng glanced around the main room of his Portable Abode and saw only three doors.

One is a door, leading to the outside world.

The other two doors lead to the outer room and the third room, respectively.

I didn't see any new doors appear.

After pondering for a moment, Li Banfeng entered the outer room and saw a door at the end of the room.

Pushing open the door, Li Banfeng saw an identical room, completely empty.

Having multiple rooms is a good thing, but that's not the point.

The key point is that having an extra room means you'll be promoted to the next floor.

He now owns a three-story House Cultivator!

It's three floors now!

Li Banfeng was so excited he almost jumped up!

In the short term, there's no longer any need to worry about House Cultivator being suppressed by Travel Cultivator, and no longer any need to worry about cultivation backlash...

Backlash from cultivation.

Li Banfeng rubbed his forehead; now he had something else to worry about.

The Travel Cultivator is only one floor now, but the House Cultivator is already three floors!

According to the Peddler, one should cultivate both paths, but the difference in cultivation level should not exceed three levels.

It's just one floor away, so the situation is alright; in other words, there's no discomfort.

If there's a difference of two levels, there will be a backlash.

A difference of three floors could be life-threatening.

If you go beyond the third floor, you will surely die.

Previously, Li Banfeng worried that House Cultivator would hinder the advancement of cultivators and hold back the progress of Travel Cultivator, but that should be something that happens ten or twenty years from now.

Who would have thought that instead of holding back, House Cultivator would completely crush Travel Cultivator?

Li Banfeng walked back to the main room, sat on the edge of the bed, and silently looked at the record player.

The record player slowly played a tune. "Hey, my husband, your cultivation has improved again, why don't you seem happy?"

"I'm delighted!" Li Banfeng said with a smile. "Wife, are there any techniques for House Cultivator?"

"Yes, as I just mentioned, the technique is called 'Homesickness Like An Arrow House Cultivator.' All three levels of cultivators know this technique. If they want to go home, no ordinary person can stop them."

My lord, what happened to your leg?

My lord, why are you trembling?

Li Banfeng's legs were trembling.

They wanted to walk, to run with Li Banfeng.

The Travel Cultivator was suppressed and suffered a backlash; his two legs were almost out of control.

PS: Li Banfeng underestimated the backlash of cultivation, which is the biggest hurdle for dual cultivators.