I just became the Pirate King, and you're telling me I also time-traveled at the same time.

Chapter 215 Master Zheng Dayou! Returns to Seven Heroes Town!

The moment the flesh-and-blood elixir appeared in people's sight, the government office suddenly fell into a deathly silence.

Countless greedy eyes fell on the wooden box.

His cold expression darkened.

"What's the rush? It's not like we're not letting you refine any. Just line up obediently and follow the rules. If anyone has any other ideas, don't blame me for not warning you—your life isn't as tough as the Six Doors' blades!"

Upon hearing this, they finally regained their senses.

Those present were all wandering martial artists. The prestigious sects hadn't even bothered to contact the government, and these few worthless scoundrels didn't dare to offend the Six Doors.

However, some people were skeptical and whispered among themselves while waiting in line, wondering why someone would come out with pills at just the right moment.

Suspicion spreads like wildfire.

She looked at them coldly and dissatisfied, feeling a little regretful for taking on this task. If it weren't for her master's repeated instructions and insistence on her coming, she wouldn't have liked being with these rough men.

These people are like they have no brains.

What's so great about a few demon corpses that you can fool?

Just then, Zheng Dayou returned from the street, having eaten and drunk his fill. He patted his bulging belly, then pushed his way through the crowd and shouted, "Sir, where are my pills?"

"What an idiot." She glared at him coldly, her eyes filled with disappointment.

How dare a guy with such low martial arts skills expose his possession of elixirs in broad daylight? Isn't he afraid of being robbed when he goes out?

Zheng Dayou had obviously not thought about this. He only saw more and more people and was afraid that his pills would be wasted. He looked anxiously at Leng Leng.

"Give the pill to that idiot!"

He said it coldly and irritably.

The constables took the wooden box from the alchemist, then walked over to Zheng Dayou and stuffed the pills into his arms.

Zheng Dayou sniffed the wooden box with longing, the refreshing medicinal fragrance almost penetrating his mind.

Although he didn't know the effects of the pill, Zheng Dayou carefully put away the wooden box and was about to leave when he heard a cold voice.

"Fool, you'd better take the pill before you leave. If you leave the city, you'll be eaten clean in no time."

He gave a cold, heavy snort.

Zheng Dayou's steps were stiff, and he slowly turned his head like a robot, his neck looking as if it were screwed on.

He was simple-minded, but not stupid. He immediately turned around and glanced at the martial artists queuing up. Those people made no attempt to hide their greed; their eyes were red as if they wanted to devour people.

Zheng Dayou was startled and quickly took a few steps back, hiding beside the constables, trembling with fear and unsure of what to do.

"Eat up!" Seeing his sluggish manner, Leng Leng immediately thought of her annoying third senior brother, and a surge of anger rushed to her head.

"Oh, okay." Zheng Dayou belatedly took out the wooden box from his pocket. With that one action, he felt the burning gazes around him.

He was a bit slow-witted, but not stupid. He knew exactly what that gaze meant, so without saying a word, he opened the wooden box and swallowed the pills inside.

as predicted.

As soon as he finished his action, the restless martial artists at the yamen gate calmed down, and their gazes changed from greed to curiosity.

The martial artists here have undergone at least five or six blood transfusions, so everyone could sense that Zheng Da had very little true essence and blood energy, and knew that he was a novice who hadn't even completed a blood transfusion.

How much efficacy can a single pill actually provide?

The moment Zheng Dayou swallowed the pill, he felt as if he had swallowed a small sun. The scalding hot ball rolled down his esophagus all the way to his dantian, making him feel a little dizzy.

"Hurry up and start breathing exercises!"

Leng Leng reminded him again, after all, she was a cold-faced but warm-hearted person and didn't want to see Zheng Dayou fail at the last minute.

Zheng Dayou glanced gratefully at Leng Leng, then sat down cross-legged and began to digest the pill. His internal energy cultivation method was a common, basic technique with a simple and direct energy flow path, so the effect was very average.

Even so, Zheng Dayou completed his first blood transfusion in an instant, and the skin on his neck and arms turned visibly red, as if he had just come out of a sauna.

Everyone was watching his breakthrough with great interest.

"The pill can instantly complete a blood exchange, so its effect is decent. However, for martial artists like us who have undergone three or four blood exchanges, the pill's potency is probably still insufficient..."

One of the martial artists sighed, his voice not loud, but everyone around him could hear him clearly.

She frowned and looked at the person who spoke. Her intuition told her that there was something strange about this person. Just as she was about to arrest him for questioning, Zheng Dayou's aura suddenly changed.

"He's undergoing his second blood transfusion!"

Someone shouted loudly.

At first, the group was just watching the show, but when Zheng Dayou performed a second blood transfusion, their eyes widened in astonishment.

His cold expression turned serious.

Performing two blood transfusions in a row is extremely dangerous. If the foundation is not good, a failed blood transfusion will cause a severe deficit, affecting future martial arts potential.

A faint wisp of smoke emanated from Zheng Dayou's body.

"My God, the third blood transfusion!"

"Isn't he afraid of exhausting himself?"

"Even the healthiest person can't have three blood transfusions in a row!"

"Young people are impatient and don't realize that acting too hastily will lead to bad results."

Before the idle chatter could finish, Zheng Dayou's demeanor changed again!

This time, even Leng Leng couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "A fourth blood transfusion? Is he trying to die if he doesn't stop? Even the most talented disciples from prestigious sects haven't had the experience of undergoing four blood transfusions in one go."

Blood transfusion is an important stage for martial artists to build a foundation. The more perfect the process, the further one can go on the path of martial arts. No one will choose to rush for quick success.

"Don't push yourself. Forcing yourself to exchange blood while depleting your vital energy is practically severing your martial arts path!"

Leng Leng thought that Zheng Dayou was young and impetuous and got a little carried away, so she reminded him to stop.

Zheng Da did not feel the slightest bit strained. Despite undergoing four blood transfusions, his body was still full of qi and blood!

So he chose to continue pushing forward, putting aside the cold advice for the time being.

But this time it really didn't go as smoothly as before!

The fifth blood transfusion took longer than all the previous ones combined, and left Zheng Da feeling exhausted.

However, the blood transfusion was eventually completed smoothly.

After the sixth blood transfusion, Zheng Dayou gave up. Everything he had now far exceeded his expectations. Being content with what one has is a principle his father taught him since childhood.

An unknown, simple-minded boy became a master of five blood transfusions in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea!

"Where are the pills?"

"Quickly refine my elixir!"

"No need for 50%, just give me 30%... no, just one pill would be fine, please help me refine the pill!"

The area in front of the government office suddenly became very noisy, with everyone wearing an excited expression.

Meanwhile, in a nearby alley, someone was secretly watching this scene.

"Your Majesty, did you deliberately leave half of the fox corpse for Zheng Dayou because you valued his talent?"

"You're wrong. His talent is indeed lacking, but he's hardworking and has a very solid foundation. It reminds me of someone."

"Is it Lord Guo?"

"That's Master Guo! He was originally just average in talent, but he suddenly had a breakthrough after the age of thirty and rose to become a grandmaster."

"A grandmaster... You have a very high opinion of Zheng Dayou."

"In the era to come, the Grandmaster realm will no longer be an unattainable goal for martial artists."

"I hope it will be as you wish."

Hidden in the slum were Chu Yang and Zhuge Zhengwo.

Seeing his friends leave one by one, Chu Yang felt the same way he did when he was a caged bird in the vast Forbidden City. He couldn't help but sneak out of the capital to get some fresh air.

As a result, he was caught by the old fox Zhuge Zhengwo halfway there.

Instead of nagging Chu Yang to return to the capital, Zhuge Zhengwo suggested that they visit other prefectures together.

Chu Yang readily agreed.

On the way, they encountered Zheng Dayou fighting while hiding from a demon beast. On a whim, Chu Yang killed the demon beast but left Zheng Dayou with half of its demon body, which led to the story that followed.

That half-fox demon was actually a spirit demon, and with profound cultivation, it was about to be promoted to a great demon, making it very effective for refining pills.

However, as the final step to a breakthrough in martial arts, such a pill was too potent, and an ordinary person might not have been able to withstand it, but Zheng Dayou absorbed the energy and blood very well.

That's why Chu Yang said he had a solid foundation.

"His Majesty's unintentional act will soon bring unexpected rewards. Zheng Dayou, with his mediocre talent, has managed to undergo five blood transfusions in a row. If this news gets out, all the sects in the Ming Dynasty will be shaken!"

"Our plan can be implemented ahead of schedule."

A glint flashed in Zhuge Zhengwo's eyes, and he smiled like an old fox.

Chu Yang shook his head, "God Marquis, you can handle it yourself. Anyway, I don't need to take action."

The old fox is trying to use a sting operation to enforce the law.

Zhuge Zhengwo suddenly asked, "Where does Your Majesty wish to go?"

"Seven Heroes Town." Chu Yang took a deep breath and smiled, "Everything started there, it has special significance for me, so I wanted to go and see it."

Zhuge Zhengwo thought Chu Yang was referring to the fact that Guo Furong had taken him out to travel the world, so he laughed and said, "The daughter of Lord Guo's family is unusual in her behavior. I even held her when she was little, but unfortunately I was too busy with things to see her often. In the blink of an eye, she has grown into a young lady."

"Extraordinary?" Chu Yang sighed. "That's a very conservative way of putting it. I've never met anyone dumber than her. I almost got completely ripped off after accompanying her on this trip."

Zhuge Zhengwo stroked his beard and laughed heartily. He rarely saw Chu Yang like this and found it truly amusing.

"I trouble you, Lord Shenhou, to take care of the affairs in the capital."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, it is my duty."

Chu Yang glanced at Zheng Dayou and, seeing that he was still immersed in immense joy, couldn't help but laugh and say, "This Zheng Dayou is a good prospect. If we take him in and train him well, he might bring us a pleasant surprise."

Zhuge Zhengwo nodded and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking!"

A few words from the two people changed a person's life...

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Qixia Town is not far from the capital, and Chu Yang arrived just before dark.

The last demonic calamity left the town in a state of panic for a long time, and it has only recently begun to regain some of its vitality.

At least Xiaomi dares to sleep at the entrance of Tongfu Inn.

Chu Yang waved his hand, and the sleeping Xiaomi floated in the air, slowly flew to the side and landed, and then he began to knock on the door.

Old Bai sleeps in the main hall; the slightest disturbance can alert him—a skill he's honed over many years as a master thief.

A moment later, the door still did not open.

Chu Yang was filled with deep doubt. He decided to retract his previous assessment of Lao Bai. The other man slept like a pig. With such low alertness, if he went back to his old ways, he would be caught in no time.

Luckily, his mother was a top-notch undercover agent.

With the front door closed, Chu Yang had to go through the back door. He turned a corner and jumped into the yard from outside, hearing a few faint snores in his ears.

There were some changes in the backyard. The thatched shed next to the well was gone. It was destroyed during the last demon attack. After Chu Yang left, Manager Tong didn't rebuild the shed and simply left it empty to store miscellaneous items.

Guo and Bei's room was the most damaged. It underwent a major renovation, turning from one room into two, and even included a small attic, which looked quite charming.

Everything else remained the same. Chu Yang sat by the well, lost in thought for a while, a smile in his eyes.

This place is magical; it has a kind of calming power. Once the world is at peace, why not come here and stay for a while?

The quiet night passed by silently, and the next morning, a scream shattered the peaceful atmosphere.

Guo Furong, who had gotten up to fetch water and wash her face, stared at Chu Yang in shock, her fingers still trembling slightly. "No... how did you get here?"

"You, a grown man, sitting by the well! I was just woken up and still half asleep, I was almost scared to death! I thought some demon had come in again!"

Chu Yang opened his eyes and sighed, "These past few days, my self-control hasn't improved at all. I get all worked up over nothing."

Guo Furong said irritably, "Any normal person would be scared, okay?"

While the two were bickering, the door to Da Zui and Xiu Cai's room opened. Da Zui, not even properly dressed, with a bellyband hanging on his chubby belly, rushed out with his eyes closed and making a creaking noise.

"Is there a thief?!"

"Don't be afraid, Xiao Guo, we're here to help you!"

Li Dazui was blindfolded and recklessly rampaging through the yard, his cowardly yet impulsive behavior amusing Chu Yang.

The scholar standing by the door seemed to recognize Chu Yang. His pupils suddenly contracted, and he quickly came out and grabbed Li Dazui.

"Why are you pulling me? Protect Xiao Guo!"

"Stop messing around, or you'll lose your head!"

"That's so fierce! Report it to the authorities immediately!"

Lü Xiucai, both amused and exasperated, pressed Li Dazui's head down and turned it to the side so that he could see Chu Yang clearly.

Then Big Mouth stopped making a sound, and his whole body started shaking like he was having a seizure.

The curtain was pushed open, and Bai Zhantang and Tong Xiangyu appeared together.

Tong Xiangyu shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting, Xiao Guo, so early in the morning? It's not even opening time yet, and your hoarse voice is keeping everyone awake!"

"That's right, that's right." Old Bai chimed in from the side, but the moment his gaze fell on Chu Yang, he froze, and then, like Big Mouth, he started shaking.

Big Mouth was quite frightened because he had offended Chu Yang, while Old Bai felt like a cat seeing a mouse.

The impression this gentleman left on me last time was really too deep.

"Oh dear, Your Highness, what are you doing in the courtyard?"

Tong Xiangyu shuddered, then quickly put on a smiling face.

Chu Yang laughed and said, "I originally wanted to see you, but I knocked on the door for a long time and there was no response. It was cold and dark outside, so I had to hide in the yard."

Tong Xiangyu was furious when she heard this, and immediately grabbed Lao Bai's ear and scolded him.

(End of this chapter)