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The Forbidden Inheritance
Xian Lan refused the demand, tightening her gloves as the remaining poisonous darkness gathered around the metal."I will not surrender something I found merely because you have decided that my discipline must remain beneath yours."Su Yan's expression hardened, and the sword in his hand rose as he shifted into a more serious fighting posture."You would rather endanger our lineage than admit that some knowledge should remain forbidden, even when its dangers have been demonstrated."Xian Lan spread her gloved fingers, revealing that she was prepared to meet his weapon rather than yield to another lecture."Then stop speaking about our master's reputation and show me whether your sword deserves the authority you claim."Su Yan considered the blackened grass before looking directly toward the woman who had refused his final demand."If you
Black Clouds, White Powder
Xian Lan advanced from the courtyard entrance, bringing her poisoned steel gloves forward while Su Yan maintained several paces of distance.Huang remained beside the outer walkway, positioned far enough from their immediate exchange to observe without obstructing either practitioner.The elderly woman rotated her wrists, directing the dark substance gathering around her gloves toward the man standing opposite her.Su Yan recognized the movement and adjusted his footing, keeping the sword between himself and the approaching poisonous manifestation."You are beginning with poison again, Xian Lan. Do you truly believe I have forgotten everything our master taught us?"His warning did not interrupt her preparation, and a dense black cloud suddenly poured outward from the gloves.The poisonous mass spread through the air, widening as it crossed the open space bet
A Challenge at the Alchemist's Gate
He had already encountered a mysterious boatwoman who seemed unusually well informed about his connection with Eastern Mansion.Now the elderly resident appeared to understand the purpose of Guo Jiang's instructions before Huang had formally presented his request.Huang thought, "Both people have identified more than I expected, but I still have no evidence explaining where their information originated."He maintained his respectful posture, unwilling to treat uncertainty as justification for accusing the elderly man of concealed motives."His Excellency wishes to improve his knowledge of alchemy, and he is prepared to study under someone with genuine expertise."The elderly man listened attentively, his expression suggesting that the explanation mattered more to him than ordinary commercial inquiries.Huang continued, "I came because Su Yan is regarded as an
The Cautious Reception
Huang examined the nearby wall again, studying the spiritual fluctuations that indicated sophisticated barriers surrounding the property.He briefly considered whether his cultivation could carry him through an opening in the protections, allowing a direct approach to the house.The thought lasted only a moment, because the risk and impropriety remained obvious even without testing the formation.Huang thought, "Breaking through would turn a simple request into an intrusion, and His Excellency would gain nothing from such misconduct."He lowered his gaze and waited again, allowing the situation to develop without surrendering his disciplined purpose.The minutes seemed longer in the quiet surroundings, where even small movements became noticeable against the otherwise undisturbed island.He was preparing to call once more when a faint sound finally emerged fr
The House Behind the Formations
The raft settled beside the island's small landing, and Huang examined the shore before stepping away from the wooden platform.The elderly woman maintained her grip upon the long pole, keeping the craft steady while her passenger prepared to disembark.Their earlier conversation had ended uncomfortably, but Huang did not consider that disagreement sufficient reason to ignore the accepted crossing fee.He had promised payment for passage, and the woman had fulfilled that agreement despite their differing attitudes toward his background.Huang reached into his belongings and withdrew one hundred silver taels, placing the money where the operator could receive it.The woman looked at the payment, recognizing immediately that he had offered twice the amount originally demanded."The fee was fifty silver taels, young man, so you appear to have given me considerab
The Boatwoman's Questions
"Jinhung has become an interesting place since the Eastern Demigods inherited its authority, or so travelers have been saying."Huang understood that news of Guo Jiang's succession had spread widely, making the title itself insufficient evidence of unusual knowledge.He therefore replied without revealing his affiliation, choosing a statement that neither confirmed nor denied her speculation."His Excellency's reputation is well known throughout the region, so it would not surprise me if people here discussed him."The woman's expression sharpened slightly when she heard his respectful form of address, although she offered no immediate comment."His Excellency, you say, which is an interesting choice of words for someone who claims only to have traveled through several places."Huang recognized that she was examining his language as carefully as she had exami
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