A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

Chapter 121 Japanese Woman, Yagyu Piaoxu

"Haha, there's no need for Sect Leader Lu to worry about that. With your martial arts skills, you're probably already a Grandmaster. I dare not say that there will be no Grandmasters like you at such a young age, but as far as I know, there is none before you. What I value is your character: you have a chivalrous heart, you hate evil as if it were your enemy, and you have no attachment to power."

"What's even more remarkable is your superb medical skills. So many people in the capital have asked you to treat them, and some have even come to me for help. Haitang is not young anymore; if she were in the countryside, she would already be a mother of several children. I have spoken to Headmaster Yue about this matter, and he has agreed, so you have no need to worry."

Iron-Blooded Marquis learned about Lu Ming's character from intelligence reports, and after testing him on self-cultivation, family management, governing the country, and bringing peace to the world, he found that Lu Ming was indeed a capable person. Therefore, he decided to recruit him, and he frankly stated Lu Ming's strengths, valuing his medical skills.

There are many skilled martial artists, but those who are both excellent healers and martial arts masters are extremely rare. Monk Wuhua is one, but compared to Lu Ming, he's only fit to shine his shoes.

Lu Ming pondered for a moment. He had already realized that the other party wanted to recruit him by any means necessary, which might not be a bad thing: "I dare not refuse the Divine Marquis's kind offer, but I will not act without seeing the benefit. Only what I can eat is truly mine; no matter how delicious the pie in the picture is, it is all for naught if I can't get it."

The meaning is clear: I'm willing to marry you, and I'm also willing to help you with chores. All of this will have to wait until after the wedding night; it's impossible to expect him to do anything just because you have a title.

Pinduoduo has to give you a piece of their mind when it comes to getting something for nothing!

Iron-Blooded Marquis actually thought that way, using a marriage contract to win over the other party, and she accepted. Everything had to...

Let's talk about it after we get married; don't even mention it before then!

"Alright; since that's the case, the next three days will be an auspicious day; let's get married then: there's still some time before the Jin family's birthday celebration."

You can stay at the Dragon Guard Manor.

Lu Ming nodded and said, "Now I'll trouble you, Divine Marquis."

This also provided him with an opportunity to integrate the Nine Yang Divine Skill. He had a premonition that what followed would be extremely troublesome. Waging war against the Qing Dynasty was far from a simple matter of fighting. He just didn't understand why the Iron-Blooded Marquis would choose to wage war against the Qing. If someone else had told him about expelling the Tartars, Lu Ming might have believed it.

However, even someone as righteous as Iron-Blooded Marquis, who was actually wicked, had to be very skeptical of these words. It didn't matter if he didn't know the person, but his appearance could reveal something amiss.

Just as they were about to leave, Iron-Blooded Marquis asked again, "Wait a minute, does Sect Leader Lu have any way to cure those who have taken Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom?"

This must be referring to Su Xin, Gu Santong's wife!

In the past, there really was no way to cure it, but now, Lu Ming is sure he can: "Yes, but it requires medicinal herbs that are at least 300 years old, such as ginseng, lingzhi, saffron, henbane, arisaema, he shou wu, and snow lotus from Tianshan. It also requires snow wormwood, water beetle, fire ant, and gentian.

"The specific situation needs to be assessed based on the patient's condition. If the patient has just taken Tianxiang Doukou, then the amount of ingredient used will be less."

Before he could finish speaking, Iron-Blooded Marquis eagerly asked, "What if it's taken for twenty years?"

Lu Ming couldn't help but glance at the other party and saw the urgency in her eyes. He said with some dissatisfaction, "Divine Marquis, don't joke around. She hasn't eaten or drunk for twenty years. Even if she survives with the help of Heavenly Fragrance Bean, she's only barely breathing. At this point, the only way to save her life is for someone to contribute their pure internal energy."

"However, it's not impossible. There's a legendary martial arts technique called the 'Wedding Dress Divine Skill.' If we could find someone who could learn this technique and transfer all their internal energy to the patient, that would be feasible. Even if the internal energy is completely depleted, starting over would be much easier. But who would be willing to give away all the internal energy they've painstakingly cultivated over decades?"

These are all available at the resource points in the homestead, but he definitely won't take them out. It's always a matter of luck; if he's unlucky, he might not even collect one plant in a month. This time, with Zhu Wushi, such a big spender, we have to squeeze him dry!

Normally, there's no need for so many precious medicinal herbs, nor is it necessary. The extras are naturally his to keep; he's already saved lives, what's wrong with taking a little reward?

Ignoring Lu Ming's teasing, the Iron-Blooded Marquis actually breathed a sigh of relief. Coincidentally, he did know someone who had cultivated the Wedding Dress Divine Skill: "In that case, I will prepare the necessary resources. After you and Haitang are married, can you begin the treatment?"

"Anytime is fine."

"Good! Begonia!"

Shangguan Haitang strode in, looking at Lu Ming with curiosity: "Godfather?"

"You will marry Sect Leader Lu in three days. First, take him to your residence. Stay by his side for these three days and prepare for the wedding."

Iron-Blooded Marquis is very decisive and efficient in his work. He does what he thinks of without hesitation.

Shangguan Haitang was slightly taken aback, clearly not having reacted yet. She's marrying Lu Ming? Is it real or fake? And this is too sudden!

As an adopted daughter, her marriage was naturally decided by her adoptive father. Whom she wanted to marry was not her own decision, and she didn't dislike Lu Ming. Although their first meeting wasn't very pleasant, after hearing about his deeds, she gradually became curious.

I once investigated Lu Ming and found that he wasn't anything special; his skills seemed more like the result of arduous training. After all, he used his lightness skill to travel, and in his spare time he practiced martial arts and read books, so he didn't participate in much else.

With exceptional talent and a willingness to put in the hard work and study, how could one not succeed?

Curiosity is one thing, but marrying him directly is another, and it's all too hasty, as if the godfather has a feeling that time is running out.

"What? You're not satisfied with the husband I've chosen for you?"

Iron-Blooded Marquis's dignified face was tinged with a gentle smile, though the smile was somewhat forced, and his eyes held an undeniable pressure.

Shangguan Haitang shook her head and quickly explained, "Haitang understands, I will follow my godfather's arrangements. Sect Leader Lu, please!"

Lu Ming found it somewhat amusing, so he said, "Don't be nervous, I promise I won't mistreat my wife. Haitang, take me there first."

Go see your master. He sent me a message; he must have something to say. I'll tell him about our marriage.

Shangguan Haitang nodded and silently led the way. She felt a little flustered. She didn't have the courage to refuse, nor could she bear to disappoint her adoptive father's expectations. Yet, she didn't seem to have much romantic feeling for Lu Ming.

Watching the two leave, the Iron-Blooded Marquis stood silently in the hall for a long time. After an unknown amount of time, his hands, which had been behind his back, suddenly clenched into fists: "Yagyu Tajima-no-kami!"

At that moment, a sinister-looking Japanese man walked in. He was wearing a robe full of Japanese style and had two Japanese samurai swords hanging at his waist. He was none other than Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, the head of the Yagyu family, the number one martial arts master in Japan.

"What are your orders, Divine Lord?"

"Have Liu Sheng Piaoxu go and serve Haitang. Tell her to do everything in her power to make Lu Ming fall at her feet. Also, from now on, when you see me, you must address me as Your Majesty!"

Was conquering the Qing Dynasty merely a pretext to expel the Manchus? His real aim was to become emperor himself!

"Yes, Your Majesty!"