Chapter 343: Chapter 271: Lower Realm Five Meridians! Early Bone Marrow Cleansing!

Without the subsequent Primordial Qi Technique, he could only continuously guide the Primordial Qi from the Sea of Consciousness to expand the Primordial Qi Mansion and Lake.

After about half an hour, most of the Primordial Qi accumulated in the Sea of Consciousness was guided, and only then did Chu Ming stop his cultivation as a Primordial Qi Warrior.

But he did not rest. Immediately, he divided his mind to deduce the Red Flame Race’s Artifact Forging Technique, "Red Flame Refining Technique"...

It was not until morning that Jiang Zhan’s voice was heard from outside.

"Senior Brother Chu."

Chu Ming opened his eyes, got up, and walked out.

The morning sunlight shone on his body, making his fair skin even more noticeable.

"Hmm?" Jiang Zhan immediately noticed the changes in Chu Ming’s body, "Senior Brother Chu, what did you do last night? You look even more..."

Younger?

Senior Brother Chu was not yet seventeen...

"Where is Commander Meng Wanfu?" Chu Ming looked around, not seeing Meng Zhen’s figure.

"Waiting outside the manor."

"Alright, let’s go."

"..."

Outside the manor.

"Royal Attendant Chu, how come you look... fairer?" Meng Zhen looked at Chu Ming with astonishment.

"Yes, yes, I think so too." Jiang Zhan only then realized what was different.

"..."

...

In a teahouse outside the Xiang Mansion in Qin Capital.

"Senior Brother, rest assured, we will watch from here."

Jiang Zhan and Meng Zhen sat by the window.

"Hmm, I will go to the Xiao Mansion to find Xiao Jieshi. If I can’t return today, you both go back first."

After finishing a cup of tea, Chu Ming stood up, paid the tea money, and left the Xiang Mansion.

...

At the Xiao Mansion.

"Gentlemen, has Lord Xiao returned?"

Chu Ming concealed his fair skin, disguising himself to resemble his appearance in Xirong County.

"Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu, you’ve finally come." A guard was delighted to see Chu Ming, "My lord returned this morning. Please come inside, Commissioner of Canal Transport."

Since they couldn’t keep Chu Ming in the mansion overnight, Xiao Wen returned in the morning, giving two guards a severe scolding, saying if they couldn’t find Commissioner of Canal Transport today, they would lose their jobs.

They were worrying when Chu Ming arrived on his own, naturally bringing joy.

"Please come inside."

One person respectfully led the way into the Xiao family mansion.

Through the front hall courtyard, a person who appeared to be a butler approached.

"This must be Commissioner of Canal Transport Chu. I am Xiao Sheng, my lord is in the back hall, please follow me."

"Thank you."

The guards withdrew, and Xiao Sheng led the way through several courtyards and halls to an elegant courtyard.

"My lord, Commissioner of Canal Transport Chu is here."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone walked out from the courtyard.

"Chu Ming." Xiao Wen greeted him with a smile.

"Xiao Jieshi." Chu Ming bowed courteously.

"Come in, let’s talk."

Xiao Wen pulled Chu Ming into the courtyard and then said to Xiao Sheng, "Go brew some tea."

"Yes."

Xiao Sheng bowed and left, a strange color flashing in his lowered eyes.

In the courtyard, Chu Ming and Xiao Wen sat opposite each other.

"I heard from my father, it’s Tiger Armor Army’s Eighth Tiger Camp Commander Jiang Zhan and Seventh Tiger Camp Commander Meng Zhen escorting you here?" Xiao Wen asked.

"Yes," Chu Ming nodded, "They are near the Xiang Mansion."

"Alas..."

Speaking of the Xiang Mansion, Xiao Wen sighed: "Commander Xiang is facing a difficult situation this time, and who knows when he can leave the mansion."

"You came to Qin Capital not only to join the First-Grade Cold Family but also for Fang Xiao, the Personal Attendant, correct?"

"I request that Xiao Jieshi inform me how I might allow Commander Xiang and the Personal Attendant to leave the mansion." Chu Ming bowed.

"Difficult, very difficult." Xiao Wen’s expression turned serious, lowering his voice, "The matter is far more serious than my brother and father imagined. His Majesty is suspicious; even if Commander Xiang could leave the mansion, it would be hard for him to return to the Tiger Armor Army in Xirong County."

His Majesty?

Indeed, it is that one on the Dragon Throne.

Chu Ming’s heart stirred slightly.

"With the Yiyang Kingdom challenging us, my brother is entangled in warfare and cannot spare any attention for Qin Capital; otherwise, Commander Xiang would not be suspected by His Majesty due to that old schemer Zuo Yuan’s repeated slander."

"Don’t worry too much. Once my brother stabilizes the eastern front, he will definitely return to the capital first to plea on behalf of Commander Xiang."

"Fang Xiao, the Personal Attendant, and Commander Xiang in the Xiang Mansion will be fine," Xiao Wen said solemnly.

"Thank you, Xiao Jieshi."

"..."

"My lord, the tea is here." A voice came from outside the courtyard.

"Come in."

Xiao Sheng brought the tea inside and respectfully poured it.

"I shall take my leave." After pouring tea, he prepared to leave.

"Wait," Xiao Wen stopped Xiao Sheng, "Regarding Chu Ming’s presence in Qin Capital, do not spread it. Inform the guards at the gate."

"Also, prepare a carriage, I need to make a trip to the Imperial City."

"Yes." Xiao Sheng left.