nashuaworldcup Chapter 12 Mandarin Duck Ruyi Furnace
Chapter 12 Mandarin Duck Ruyi Furnace
Seeing that everyone was seated and settled, Mu Cundao cleared his throat:
"Brother Lin, niece Lin, the Lin and Mu families are both prominent clans in Yongning Prefecture, and I have long wished to befriend them. However, I am busy with alchemy affairs, and my disciples are many and dull-witted, requiring daily instruction. I have been unable to find an opportunity to visit you. I am ashamed! I am ashamed!"
Lin Mosheng cupped his hands in greeting:
"Brother Mu, you're too kind. I often think the same thing, but I'm too busy with worldly affairs to have the time!"
The two exchanged some perfunctory pleasantries, which made Mu Ziyun roll her eyes. The Mu family had always been arrogant and, in private, they never spoke highly of the Lin family.
Luo Sifan sat calmly with a forced smile, displaying the demeanor of a lady.
"I, Mu, have taken the liberty of visiting you today, for the sake of a joyous occasion for both our families!"
Mu Cundao's expression was animated as he got to the point.
Lin Mosheng's heart pounded as he watched Luo Sifan and Mu Ziyun's intimate closeness, and he secretly thought to himself, "This is bad."
Lin Mosheng had heard so much about Mu Ziyun's reputation and her unusual relationship with Lin Xiaozhi over the past two years that he was tired of hearing about it. He just thought it was a silly game between young girls in love, nothing that would offend public morals or cause controversy, so he turned a blind eye.
Is Mu Cundao now determined to promote the fake phoenix and the false dragon?! This Mu family is utterly absurd!
"Ziyun! Bring out my family heirloom and let your Uncle Lin take a look!"
Mu Cundao beamed with excitement and gestured to Mu Ziyun.
Without saying a word, Mu Ziyun took out a red alchemy furnace from the gift box brought by the Mu family, held it with both hands, and placed it on the tea table next to Lin Mosheng.
Lin Mosheng pretended to examine it, praising it, but inside he was even more flustered.
"Brother Mu! What do you mean by this?"
Lin Mosheng turned to look at Mu Cundao, his throat dry, and he almost cracked his voice.
Could it be a betrothal gift?
Mu Cundao had no idea about Lin Mosheng's little schemes. Full of confidence, he licked his lips and continued in a strong voice:
"Brother Lin is not a practitioner of alchemy, so he may not know the value of this furnace. This furnace has been passed down in my Mu family for over two hundred years, and only the head of the main line of the Mu family can receive its blessing!"
"Today, the first important matter I, Mu Cundao, have come here to do is to present this incense burner to my niece, Lin Xiaozhi, in order to strengthen the friendship between the Lin and Mu families."
Lin Mosheng's vision went black; what he feared most had come to pass!
"No, no! How can this be allowed!"
Lin Mosheng stood up abruptly, picked up the red stove, and stuffed it into Mu Ziyun's arms.
"Such a precious item, how could the Mu family give it away so easily? It's too much for me, Lin Mosheng, to accept! I can't accept it!"
Mu Cundao narrowed his eyes. This Lin Mosheng was completely out of the script! The Mu family was offering him a treasure, and he refused so decisively? Judging from his expression, he was avoiding him like the plague?
Mu Ziyun, spoiled since childhood, had never seen Lin Mosheng press the alchemy furnace against himself like this, and was momentarily flustered...
The red-hot furnace was on the verge of collapse as the two pushed each other away.
Luo Sifan was really anxious.
"stop!"
A sharp rebuke was accompanied by a loud slam of the table.
Luo Sifan slammed his fist on the table and stood up.
The elders of both families, the servants, and Mu Ziyun in the hall were all stunned by Luo Sifan's actions.
The main hall of the Lin family was so quiet that even the sound of the wind could be heard.
Before he could explain, Luo Sifan rushed over, snatched the precarious red furnace from between the two of them, and held it firmly in his arms.
This furnace is too fragile to withstand being dropped; it was a treasure that Luo Sifan had played with for over a decade in his previous life.
This furnace has two layers. The inner layer is made of ancient jade from Xiushan Mountain, and the outer layer is made of refined red copper from Liuli Mountain. They are carved and fused together, and the furnace is free from the medicinal properties. It has precise temperature control and is a treasure for refining high-grade and mid-level super-quality pills.
In his previous life, Luo Sifan called this furnace the Mandarin Duck Auspicious Furnace, which was also an auspicious object that helped him break through to the sixth realm of alchemy.
Holding the treasure furnace in his hands, memories of his past life flooded back, and Luo Sifan was momentarily lost in thought.
"Lin Xiaozhi!"
Lin Mosheng was the first to regain his senses. He was so angry that his face turned pale, and he shouted a rebuke.
A daughter should not be kept at home once she grows up. For the sake of a tomboy and a broken stove, she dared to publicly scold her father and snatch the betrothal gifts. How unfilial!
"Brother Lin, you almost smashed my Mu family's heirloom just now. My niece Lin is a genius in alchemy and has a keen eye for treasures. She lost her composure in the heat of the moment, so how can you blame her!"
Mu Cundao interjected sarcastically.
A genius in alchemy? My daughter is unlikable, stubborn, and a complete mess in cultivation?
Lin Mosheng gave an awkward smile:
“Brother Mu is joking. My daughter knows nothing about alchemy. What use would she have for your alchemy furnace? Please take it back, Brother Mu.”
At this moment, Luo Sifan regained his senses, picked up the Mandarin Duck Ruyi Incense Burner, and walked back gracefully. He placed the burner beside him, sat down in a chair, and said calmly:
“I will accept this stove. Uncle Mu, please tell me what brings you here.”
"Good! My niece Lin is so straightforward!"
Mu Cundao clapped his hands in great joy.
Lin Mosheng was ignored by the two and couldn't show his anger in public, so he sat back down in his chair, feeling frustrated.
"Ziyun! You should talk to your niece Lin about this properly!"
Mu Cundao gave Mu Ziyun a wink.
Mu Ziyun tactfully approached Luo Sifan and whispered in his ear about the Mu family's invitation to Luo Sifan to attend the Silver Frost Empire's Dan War.
Lin Mosheng coldly watched the two women whispering and exchanging glances in public, guessing it wasn't anything good. He was so angry that his spiritual energy surged, and his robe sleeves trembled slightly uncontrollably.
Luo Sifan pondered for a moment, raised his eyebrows, and stared intently at Mu Cun:
"Uncle Mu, you are too kind. This is a small matter. As long as Sister Ziyun invites me, I, Lin Xiaozhi, should do my best to help. Uncle Mu has given me this precious furnace for this matter, and I feel ashamed."
Seeing that she had agreed to help in the battle, Mu Cundao felt relieved and waved his hand dismissively:
"It's alright! Since my niece Lin has agreed to fight for the Mu family, she is now a member of the Mu family. Besides, she is like a sister to my daughter! She is fit for this task! My niece, please don't refuse!"
Luo Sifan exchanged a few polite words, but seeing Mu Cundao's sincerity, she smiled and said nothing more.
Lin Mosheng breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that Mu Cundao's purpose was not to propose marriage or send betrothal gifts. He frowned and said:
"Brother Mu, what are you and my daughter talking about? I don't understand."
Mu Cundao then told him about Luo Sifan's intention to fight for the Mu family.
"This... I don't know why the Mu family favors my daughter, but I have no way to object. However, Lin Xiaozhi is in charge of my Lin family's pharmacy. If she goes to the Imperial Capital Pill Battle, who will manage my pharmacy? This matter needs further discussion by my Lin family!"
Lin Mosheng felt he had been wronged and voiced his opposition.
Mu Cundao, somewhat aware of Lin Mosheng's thoughts, smiled faintly:
"The position of manager of the Lin Family Pharmacy can be temporarily filled by a member of the Lin family. As long as Lin Xiaozhi remains the manager of the Lin Family Pharmacy, my Mu family will purchase over a million taels of spiritual materials annually, half of which will be sourced from the Lin Family Pharmacy. What do you think, Patriarch Lin?"
Five hundred thousand taels of silver is 50% more than the Lin family's entire annual turnover.
In this way, not only will the eldest son's control of the pharmacy be secured, but his status within the family will also rise, not to mention that he will also be connected with the Mu family!
Lin Mosheng was still happily calculating when the lady over there reached out, winked at him, and secretly pinched his arm from her sleeve.
Lin Mosheng, having been jolted back to his senses, raised his head with a fawning smile:
"Brother Mu's kindness is deeply appreciated. The Lin family will surely provide strong support for this matter. My daughter is rather dull, so I entrust her alchemy training to the Mu family."