Three years.
Three years passed in the blink of an eye. Li Changfeng and Princess Minmin were traveling around, accompanied by Murong Zhan and Xiao Qing. Under the guidance of Li Changfeng and Princess Minmin, both of them made great progress, especially Murong Zhan, who had completely mastered the sword intent.
Xiao Qing also mastered the second move of the Nine Yin Skeleton Claw taught by Princess Minmin, and her strength underwent a tremendous change.
"Li Changfeng! It's time you took me to see Zhou Zhiruo! For three years, you've always made excuses to avoid it!"
Li Changfeng gave a wry smile upon hearing this, knowing he couldn't delay any longer. "Alright! In that case, I'll take you there, but once we get there, I'll talk to him first before you can go in!"
Princess Minmin nodded upon hearing this, "Alright! I promise you!"
Murong Zhan suddenly appeared out of nowhere and teased, "Where are you going! I want to go too!"
Xiao Qing also came out and said mischievously, "Since Murong Zhan is going, I want to go too!"
Princess Minmin nodded upon hearing this, "Very well! We've been out for quite a while now, it's time to go back and report to Emperor!"
Li Changfeng smiled helplessly upon hearing this, "Alright! In that case, let's go together!"
Medicine God Valley.
At this time, Zhou Zhiruo had recovered to her original level during her three years of seclusion, and her strength was much greater than before.
Zhou Zhiruo's face lit up with joy, "Now I'm finally not just a pretty face anymore, I can help Brother Feng!"
"Oh yeah! I almost forgot that Brother Feng said he would come to Medicine God Valley to see her today. It's been three years since we last saw each other. I really miss him. I wonder what surprise he will bring me!"
For the past three years, Li Changfeng has maintained correspondence with her. Otherwise, she probably wouldn't have been able to endure not seeing Li Changfeng for so long. In addition to practicing martial arts, she also became a disciple of Yao Xuanzi and learned alchemy from him. Unexpectedly, Zhou Zhiruo's talent for alchemy was extremely high.
Yao Xuanzi was overjoyed to have gained a disciple with considerable talent. However, when the people of Medicine God Valley learned of this, it caused a great uproar. Yao Xuanzi had extremely high standards for accepting disciples, and they never expected that he would actually accept a disciple outside of Medicine God Valley.
However, his disciple never showed his true face, always wearing a blue veil. But his beautiful figure aroused the covetousness of many disciples of the Medicine God Valley, but they dared not act recklessly because of his status.
At this moment, Li Changfeng led them slowly into the Medicine God Valley, where Yue Hanhai greeted them at the door. "Brother Li! Long time no see! I never expected you to come to the Medicine God Valley to find me. It's a wonderful surprise!"
Upon seeing the group behind him, Yue Hanhai's expression immediately changed, and he quickly cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Your Princess! I didn't expect you to come too!"
Princess Minmin snorted coldly upon hearing this, "What! Can't I come to your Medicine God Valley?"
Upon hearing this, Yue Hanhai gave a wry smile, "How could such a thing be! Her Princess is truly an honor for our Medicine God Valley. We are overjoyed!"
"Alright! Enough with the chit-chat, let's go inside and have a seat, it's so hot!"
"Okay! This way, please!"
Suddenly, Li Changfeng asked, "Is your Valley Master Yao Xuanzi, here?"
Yue Hanhai was slightly surprised upon hearing this, "Brother Li! Could it be that you want to ask our sect leader to refine pills?"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng readily agreed, saying, "Yes! I want to refine a kind of pill, but the medicinal materials are urgently needed. I'd like to ask the sect leader to refine it for me, as that would be a safer option!"
Upon hearing this, Yue Hanhai sighed, "You're too late! Our sect leader has just gone to Central Province, so it's probably impossible for you to ask him to refine pills. However, he has taken on a female disciple whose pill-refining skills are extremely strong. She can refine any pill except for those of the innate and acquired levels, and the effects are quite good!"
Li Changfeng was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, "Female apprentice? Where is she?"
Upon hearing this, Yue Hanhai slowly said, "She is on the back mountain of Medicine God Valley, in the sect leader's medicine garden. It's strange, she doesn't show her true face to anyone, she wears a blue veil all day long, and she never leaves the medicine garden. She does nothing but refine medicine and practice her skills, making it difficult for me to see her even a few times!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he thought to himself, "It seems that she really is Zhiruo. I didn't expect that she had been refining pills all these years!"
"Then Brother Lao Le, please lead the way!"
"Haha! I just happen to want to see this woman too, so I'll take you there on my way!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng glanced at him and thought to himself, "Brother Le, you're probably going to be disappointed again!"
The medicinal herb garden on the back hill.
At this moment, Yue Hanhai led Li Changfeng slowly to the herb garden. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Fairy of Medicine! Someone wants to consult you for alchemy. May I see them?"
Zhou Zhiruo's face showed extreme annoyance upon hearing this. "It's that annoying fellow again! Sigh! His master and my master are old friends from years ago, so I can't refuse to see him! Oh well!"
Zhou Zhiruo slowly walked out, and when she suddenly saw Li Changfeng, her face lit up with joy. She ran towards Li Changfeng. Over the years, Zhou Zhiruo had been longing for him, and today, finally seeing Li Changfeng, she couldn't help but run over and hug him.
"Brother Feng! I've missed you so much all these years. How are you?"
This situation left Yue Hanhai completely stunned, as if struck by lightning. "Brother Li... Brother Li! You... you guys?"
Li Changfeng smiled slightly upon hearing this, "I'm sorry, Brother Le! She is your sister-in-law, Zhou Zhiruo!"
"What! She's actually Zhou Zhiruo! No way!" Yue Hanhai exclaimed in disbelief.
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng chuckled lightly, "Zhiruo! Take off your veil! Brother Le is one of us!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhiruo removed her veil, revealing her stunning beauty. Yue Hanhai smiled bitterly upon seeing this, deeply shocked. "I never imagined that what Brother Li did at the Emei Sect was true, and that you even placed her in the Medicine God Valley. You really kept this from me for so long, Brother Li!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng burst into laughter, "It's not too late to know now!"
Upon hearing this, Yue Hanhai sighed, "Never mind! Never mind! It seems you came here specifically to see your sister-in-law, Brother Li?"
"That's right! I haven't seen her for three years, so I really should come and find her!"
"Alright! Since that's the case, you guys go ahead and have your gathering. I... I'll be going now!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng patted him on the shoulder, "Brother Le! I'll invite you for drinks later. I brought some fine wine from Hanshan, I think it will leave you with an unforgettable experience!"
Yue Hanhai's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Oh! There's good wine too? If we're not in a hurry, I'll send word to Brother Sun and Brother Zuo to come over as well. How about we drink together?"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng burst into laughter, "That couldn't be better!"
At this moment, Zhou Zhiruo suddenly noticed that behind Li Changfeng were Princess Minmin and the others. A strange light flashed in her eyes, and she nodded to Princess Minmin, "Princess Minmin! Hello!"
When Princess Minmin saw Zhou Zhiruo's gentle, refined, and ethereal appearance, she immediately understood why Li Changfeng was so fond of this woman, and she secretly began to compare them in her heart.
"Hello, Sister Zhou!"