One of the 'acquaintances'

After Zi Yun sent the rich shopkeeper off, he turned around and returned to the manor. She hesitated for a moment before finally walking over to the small courtyard that Ning Qi was staying in.

The two of them had been married for a long time, yet they had not slept in the same room, and their courtyard was very far apart. Normally, Zi Yun would not step foot into the small courtyard where Ning Qi was, and Ning Qi would not even go to Zi Yun's side.

"Haven't you eaten? "Use some strength."

"Hurry up and braise the fire. Also, grind the medicinal herbs into powder. In order to make it so that there isn't the slightest impurity in the powder!"

Just as Zi Yun walked into the courtyard, he heard Ning Qi's voice.

"Is he really going to forge pills?"

Zi Yun was extremely curious, and walked further in, only to see Ning Qi commanding Xiao Lan, Ru Yun, and the other seven to eight servants to follow him.

Ruyun and Xiao Lan were frantically adding wood to a copper pot. Beside the copper pot, there were piles of wood as tall as a man.

The rest of the servants were under Ning Qi's supervision, working hard to grind the medicinal ingredients in their hands, the division of labor was clear and orderly.

"If it wasn't for the fact that I don't have any cultivation base, why would I need to use such a method to concoct pills?"

Ning Qi sighed softly.

The process of the medicinal ingredients being grinded into powder might take a very long time, and the temperature of the flames under the copper cauldron might not even be enough to refine the pills. Therefore, Ning Qi changed a new target, and prepared to refine the ointment!

As long as one threw the medicinal ingredients into the copper pot according to a certain ratio and continued to cook for ten days to half a month, he believed that the first batch of 'Qi and Blood Ointment', which could increase one's strength, would be ready!

As long as there is Qi, the cultivation method can be useful. However, this body is older than the age limit, and does not have the slightest foundation. When the first strand of Qi is condensed, it needs an external force to stimulate it.

Ning Qi quietly pondered, and only when Zi Yun walked to his side did he react, he looked at Zi Yun and chuckled: "In the past few days, have there been any movements from the various big trading companies?"

After Lin Fengyun and the others went missing, someone reported to the officials, but I sent them away. That day, after I sent some people to take over the trading company in Lin Fengyun's hands, the shopkeepers who didn't come also sent me a message, saying that they would listen to my orders and they definitely wouldn't have any ill intentions.

Zi Yun said slowly after a few breaths of time.

Lun Yun and the rest wanted to stand up and greet him, but Ning Qi glared at them and said, "Do your best! If I fail this time, take responsibility!"

"Yes, Young Master!"

The girls were all shocked, even Xiao Lan lowered her head, pretending not to see Zi Yun. The scene of Ning Qi killing Lin Fengyun and the rest was still fresh in their minds, they were extremely afraid of Ning Qi!

Ning Qi laughed, then turned to Zi Yun and said, "These petty people, they need to use underhanded methods to suppress and be obedient, but they won't behave for long, you still have to make some preparations."

Although those shopkeepers who did not come had sent people to convey their loyalty, during this period of time, Zi Yun had been trying to find a new shopkeeper, and was attempting to take over the responsibilities of those shopkeepers.

"I'm ready."

Zi Yun said.

"That's good."

Ning Qi nodded.

The two of them did not continue their conversation. Zi Yun saw that Ning Qi was focused on watching the girls grind the medicinal herbs, hesitated for a moment, but eventually could not help but ask, "Husband, do you want to train in martial arts?"

"I want to become an Immortal."

Ning Qi laughed faintly.

Zi Yun was slightly startled and said, "How can there be an immortal in this world?"

Pausing for a moment, he continued, "If Darling wants to practice martial arts, I know the one who is known as the number one expert in Jiangyin City. Why don't I ask him to come over and explain himself to Darling?"

In her opinion, Ning Qi did not care about what he did, but for matters like refining medicine and cultivating immortality, it was best not to get involved.

If this news were to spread, not only would it ruin the reputation of the Zi Clan, but it would also cause people to mistake Ning Qi for a fool if he fell down from the mountain. She did not wish to go out in the future.

"The number one expert? Is there such a person? "

Ning Qi's eyes moved.

"Everyone says so. It should be due to your high attainments in martial arts. It's just that the path of martial arts is actually a small path."

Zi Yun smiled and said, "No matter how strong one's martial arts is, it is impossible to block a bow and arrow. What do you think, my husband?"

"That is just because there is no qualitative change. When it comes to true martial arts, let alone archery, one can even defend against missiles."

Ning Qi laughed.

"Missile?"

Zi Yun did not understand.

"Forget it, go call the head of the school for me. I want to see what level your martial arts have reached"

Ning Qi waved his hand.

"Yes."

Zi Yun nodded slightly, he turned around and walked out of the courtyard, but then suddenly woke up, why did he subconsciously listen to Ning Qi's words?

Her beautiful eyebrows knitted together. After a few breaths of time, Zi Yun laughed at himself and ordered someone to go ask for the head of the Cow.

Roughly an hour later, a servant of the Zifu Disciple led a muscular man into the Zifu Disciple's manor.

"Niu Dazhuang greets Miss Zi!"

After the sturdy man saw Zi Yun, he hastily cupped his hands and bowed. His eyes did not even dare to look at him, and instead, stared at the ground.

"Head, I'll have to trouble you to come here today. My husband loves martial arts, so I'd like to invite you to have a chat with him"

Zi Yun smiled.

"Hmm?"

Niu Dazhuang was startled, and said in a low voice: "What does Miss Zi want me to talk about with Young Master Ning?"

"I hope you can persuade him to give up on the idea of cultivating martial arts. As far as I know, martial arts has always been built up from a young age, and only at the age of maturity can one achieve great things. However, no matter how strong one is, it can't be compared to a brush in someone's hands."

Zi Yun said slowly.

"This is just a small matter. Leave it to me."

Niu Dazhuang slightly nodded his head, but there was a trace of dissatisfaction in his heart. These wealthy businessmen, while looking down on martial arts, also made him, the grand master of Heaven Shaking Martial School, come here because of such a small matter.

"Head, follow me"

Zi Yun laughed and brought Niu Dazhuang to the courtyard where Ning Qi resided.

Ning Qi heard the sound of footsteps this time and turned his head to take a look. However, his expression had become somewhat strange.

"Niu Dazhuang?"

"Young Master Ning recognizes me?"

Niu Dazhuang looked at Ning Qi in shock and bewilderment.

According to his knowledge, he had never met the other party, and it was only because Ning Qi had become the Young Master of the Zi Clan during this period that he had heard of the other party.

"Yes, why didn't I recognize him?"

Ning Qi said with a faint smile.

Other than Zi Yun, Jiang Tian Tree and Niu Dazhuang, they were the third 'acquaintances' he had ever seen here.

"Darling, the Bull's Head is the number one warrior in Jiangyin City. If you want to know more about martial arts, you can just have a chat with the Bull's Head."

Zi Yun smiled.

"Let me ask you, in this day and age, who is the strongest martial artist?"

Ning Qi looked at Niu Dazhuang and slowly spoke.