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Chapter 461 Rank 9

Chapter 461 Ninth Rank Upper

Innate Elixir.

It is the size of a bird egg, perfectly round, with a pale yellow surface and a clear, flowing interior.

Take a closer look.

It seemed as if there was a dazzling spiritual light, with the Milky Way circling around it.

A gentle sniff reveals a lingering, delicate fragrance that lingers for a long time.

This pill can increase the chances of a seventh-rank martial artist advancing to the sixth rank, and it is also an essential pill for a seventh-rank martial artist to break through to a higher realm.

Similar to the Foundation Building Pill.

In addition to increasing the chances of advancing in cultivation, the Innate Pill also contains a wisp of innate energy, which can strengthen muscles and bones, change physique, and enhance cultivation.

of course.

This small benefit is nothing compared to achieving the sixth rank, but it is exactly what Zhu Ju needs.

"Gulu..."

With a flick of his wrist, he swallowed a Primordial Pill, which slid down his throat into his stomach.

If outsiders saw this scene, they would surely complain that he was wasting resources.

The Innate Pill is a coveted item for sixth-grade martial artists, and it would be a complete waste for a ninth-grade martial artist to take it.

"boom!"

As soon as the pill entered his stomach, a surge of violent heat immediately erupted.

This heat is nothing to a seventh-rank martial artist, but it is quite enormous to a ninth-rank martial artist.

Dragon and Elephant Strength!
"Practice for me!"

Zhu Ju opened his eyes slightly, his eyes gleaming with spiritual light. His body trembled, and his digestive capacity increased wildly under the stimulation of his divine soul power.

within a short period of time.

He was like a gluttonous beast that devoured everything.

"Crash..."

The violent energy was rapidly devoured and refined, and Zhu Ju's physical body underwent visible changes as a result.

The skin and flesh became more refined, the pores gradually shrank, and the tendons and bones grew with crackling sounds.

Just a few moments.

It had grown by three centimeters.

Its aura grew stronger and stronger.

Upper Ninth Rank?
"Not even close."

After whispering something to himself, Zhu Ju picked up the second Innate Pill and swallowed it without hesitation.

The power of the elixir was refined once more, and his aura surged violently.

The qi and blood surge and condense, sweeping like a river until they break through the barriers and enter a completely new realm.

Rank Nine, Upper!
"Primordial Yang Qi!"

The innate energy in the innate pill is useless to Zhu Ju, and letting it dissipate would be a waste, so he might as well use it to cultivate the Yuan Yang Qi Technique.

Cultivating the Primordial Yang Qi can also increase the chance of advancing from the seventh rank to the sixth rank. Even if you don't use it yourself, you can sell it to others.

The key is.

Consuming one's vital energy can also increase his strength to some extent.

a few days later.

Zhu Ju walked out of the quiet room and slowly stretched his muscles and bones. Immediately, a series of soft popping sounds came from there.

"Master!"

Zhang, the guard who was standing near the quiet room, suddenly brightened up and hurriedly clasped his hands in a respectful gesture:

"Young Master has mastered his divine skills, which is a cause for celebration. Given time, he will surely achieve the body of a martial arts saint."

"Heh..." Zhu Ju chuckled and shook his head:
"It's just becoming a ninth-rank upper-level official, Zhang Huyuan is exaggerating."

"No," Zhang, the head nurse, shook his head, his face serious.
"Young Master has been formally practicing martial arts for less than a year, yet he has already progressed from the first rank to the ninth rank. Even in top families and martial arts sects, such progress would be considered top-tier. Moreover, Young Master's fighting skills are unparalleled, and his strength far surpasses that of martial artists of the same cultivation level. Such talent cannot be obtained through hard work alone."

"Thank you for your kind words." Zhu Ju, not wanting to say more, asked:
Has anything happened recently?

"Everything at the manor remains the same as before." Zhang, the head guard, bowed.

"The city is in a bit of a mess. In the past few days, there have been constant reports of people going missing, and there's been a lot of noise."

"Oh!" Zhu Ju frowned slightly.
"Business……"

"It's becoming increasingly prosperous," said Zhang, the head nurse.
"Miss Qian has a photographic memory. Her mental calculations are faster than the master abacus, and she is both fast and accurate. Even Old Liu admires her greatly."

"Qian Shiyao?" Zhu Ju narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Let's go see her."

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Wearing a long emerald green robe, Qian Shiyao placed her hands on her waist and hips, bent her legs slightly, and bowed.

"This servant greets the young master."

Her current position is the steward of the inner courtyard of the Zhu family mansion, and also the manager of the cloth shop business. To prevent her from embezzling funds and running away, and also to avoid affecting her status as the mistress of the house, Zhou Ruxuan specially arranged for her to obtain a citizenship certificate.

In other words, Qian Shiyao is now essentially sold into servitude to the Zhu family, without even having any identity documents.

She is nothing without the Zhu family.

Moreover, she is very sensible and has not shown any intention or action to covet the position of matriarch so far.

Be a dutiful servant in the Zhu family.

"Ah."

Zhu Ju nodded, put the account book aside, and a smile appeared on his face:
"well done."

"It is thanks to Young Master's foresight in seeing the potential of the waterway that the cloth shop's business has flourished," Qian Shiyao said respectfully.

"The Zhu family's current assets are more than double what the Qian family was at its peak, and the future looks even brighter."

"That's not something I can do," Zhu Ju shook his head.
“The Sanhe Gang is backed by the Paijiao sect, and its waterways are open, allowing its trade to reach ten prefectures. The Zhu family is simply going with the flow.”

"If the Zhu family doesn't do it, someone else will."

"Well……"

"Zhou Ruxuan wrote a letter saying that things have been rather unstable in the city recently, and told his men to be careful."

"Yes," Qian Shiyao replied, then asked, somewhat puzzled:
"The Green Robe Gang has been wiped out, and the Three Rivers Gang has taken its place. Why is Taiyuan still in such chaos after all this time?"

"Who knows?" Zhu Ju said calmly.
"As long as it doesn't affect us, we don't need to pay attention to it. Do you have time for that?"

“…Young Master.” Qian Shiyao’s expression changed as she whispered:

"Could you increase my monthly allowance? It's not for my own use, but because Xiao Hu's food expenses have been increasing lately due to his martial arts training. Five taels of silver is no longer enough."

"Five taels isn't enough?" Zhu Ju was taken aback.
How much does he eat in one meal?

An ordinary family of five would spend no more than thirty taels of silver a year, averaging three taels of silver a month.

Five taels,

There's enough for two people no matter how much they eat.

Moreover, Qian Shiyao usually eats in the inner courtyard, so she doesn't have to pay for that herself.

"At least ten pounds of meat per meal." Qian Shiyao looked equally surprised.
“He used to be able to eat a lot, but not this much. I don’t know why. The doctor examined him and said there was no problem.”

Ten pounds of meat in one meal?

Judging from Qian Shiyao's expression, she is most likely still hungry.

Zhu Ju seemed to be lost in thought.

Qian Hu is half-human and half-demon, with a special bloodline in his body. The mutation that occurred when his bloodline was activated was due to this.

"How is his martial arts training?"

"It's almost ready to be sold." Qian Shiyao's beautiful eyes lit up:

"It must be because it eats a lot that it grows so fast. I guess it won't be long before it surpasses me."

"Interesting." Zhu Jusheng gave her a deep look.
“You are now in charge of both the backyard and the business, so you should receive two salaries for two jobs.”

"Ten taels of silver a month's salary, as for your brother..."

"Practice well!"

"Thank you, young master." Qian Shiyao was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Master!"

She thought she could get a penny more, but she never expected that Zhu Ju would double her monthly allowance.

Is it possible...

'Does Zhu Ju still remember the good times we had back then?'

As her thoughts raced, a strange glint appeared in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed them after meeting Zhu Ju's gaze.

Zhu Ju's eyes were clear and bright, filled only with curiosity, without any trace of lust.

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Quiet room.

Zhu Ju took a deep breath, and with a gentle exertion of his large hand, pulled the Demon-Devouring Iron, weighing over two thousand catties, closer.