My starting summon is a small skeleton-Chapter 355 - 352 King of Divine Artifacts

Although internal power struggles surged within the Cimu family.

Members Izumikawa Yan and Cimu Tongzi showed great interest in Lu Wu and were accumulating strength, preparing to hit him hard.

It was either to utterly subdue Lu Wu or to completely annihilate him.

But due to various operational issues, Lu Wu still managed to live through a period of consolation as he wished.

This period lasted for a whole half month.

During these half months, Lu Wu had a good time.

Yes, in all respects.

In terms of his personal growth.

He had gradually made significant progress in his research on Domains; under Lu Wu’s strong pressure, Han had also attained deeper control over his innate "Ice Attribute," making strides towards mastering his Domain.

Additionally, there was the recovery and growth of the "Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword."

In this aspect, Lu Wu had reaped considerable benefits over the past half month.

Among them, the greatest achievement was that Lu Wu had discovered a method to charge the "Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword."

Since triggering "Divine Wrath" once.

Lu Wu had discovered another use of the "King of Divine Artifacts" talent within the "Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword," which was that it could restore itself and even grow by absorbing the power of other Divine Artifacts.

This kind of absorption had a cooling effect, could only be used once a week, and only on Divine Artifacts that were not much more powerful than it.

It was also because of discovering this use of the "King of Divine Artifacts."

The energy of Lu Wu’s "Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword," originally estimated by Lu Wu to take one to two months to recover, had mostly restored itself in just half a month.

That is to say, if Lu Wu was willing, he could unleash another "Divine Wrath" at any time.

However, Lu Wu didn’t rush to unleash that strike.

After all, the impact of the last strike was significant, and he was genuinely worried that the situation could become uncontrollable if he did it again so soon.

Another reason was that Lu Wu also planned to let the "Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword" grow first.

If it could grow to the Lord Level, the increase it could bring to Lu Wu’s combat power would be immensely terrifying.

This would give Lu Wu more ability to protect himself.

According to the devouring pace of the "Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword," a few more times should bring it to the Lord Level.

As for the Divine Artifacts to be devoured?

Lu Wu did not have to worry about that aspect, after all, he was a man being provided for by a rich woman.

Speaking of the rich woman, aside from the increase in personal strength over the past half month, another gain for Lu Wu was in terms of friendship with the rich woman.

To appease Cimu Qingzi, Lu Wu had, besides advancing his own skills, also taken an hour or two each evening to prepare dinner for Cimu Qingzi.

What’s that saying?

To secure a woman, you must first secure her stomach.

In this regard, Lu Wu felt he had done quite well; the friendship between them had notably improved over the half month.

At the very least, Lu Wu himself felt that their relationship could now roughly be considered ordinary friends of a Friend A, B, C type.

"Hmm, looking at the time, my Friend A should be back soon, let’s prepare dinner for her, what shall we make today? Suddenly feel like having hot pot, let’s make Sukiyaki!"

Lu Wu said and began to get busy.

Not long after Lu Wu started getting busy, Cimu Qingzi returned to her courtyard.

In the recent half month, with the ’aid’ of someone, Cimu Qingzi’s control over the Cimu family’s power had grown heavier, and her work increasingly busy.

Often busy until late at night.

But no matter how busy she was, she would return to the courtyard around 18:00 every day because she knew there was a man waiting for her to come back for dinner.

Of course, she initially resisted Lu Wu cooking for her.

How could she let her husband do such a thing?

But ultimately she couldn’t persuade Lu Wu.

Of course, her heart was persuaded too!

She had to admit that this time around 18:00 had almost become her most anticipated part of the day.

No matter how tiring the affairs outside the court, or how many troubles Izumikawa Yan brought to her, she would involuntarily have a smile on her lips when she returned to the courtyard.

"Delicious!"

Entering the courtyard and approaching the area exclusive to her and Lu Wu, smelling the aroma wafting out from there, Cimu Qingzi’s lips curved upward, and her steps involuntarily quickened as she pushed open the door to see Lu Wu busy at work, her smile fully blooming on her face.

"Zheng Dajun, what are we having tonight? Sukiyaki?"

"Yes! I suddenly felt like having it today, so I made it. Don’t say it’s inappropriate for summer, or I’ll get mad!"

"Of course not, whatever Zheng Dajun makes is the best!"

"That’s right, come sit down, it will be ready to eat very soon!"

Cimu Qingzi smiled and came to sit down, while Lu Wu, amid his busyness, took a scarf to help Cimu Qingzi put it on.

Cimu Qingzi’s cheeks went slightly red.

"Thank you!"

"No need to be polite, who are we to each other anyway?"

Lu Wu thought, isn’t it normal for friends to tie a scarf for each other?

"Here, give it a try!"

Soon the sukiyaki was ready, and Lu Wu served Cimu Qingzi a bowl full, filled with all her favorite ingredients.

"Thank you!"

Cimu Qingzi pressed her hands together and said a little prayer of ’let’s eat’ before she began.

Lu Wu, on the other hand, focused his gaze on the girl’s face as she ate.

Lu Wu had to admit, although Cimu Qingzi was cruel and ruthless, she was still very beautiful, especially while eating.

Lu Wu always felt that during these moments, she seemed to let down her guards and shackles, possessing a charm even purer than usual.

This made Lu Wu could not help but exclaim, "Indeed, watching Miss Qingzi eat is never enough!"

This type of exclamation was clearly not the first time Lu Wu had made it, but its impact remained unchanged, as each utterance always made Cimu Qingzi’s ears turn bright red, her shy demeanor making her even more captivating.

But whenever this happened, Lu Wu would shake his head, thinking that this girl was not being honest.

At first, he might have been fooled by this act, but after several times, Lu Wu started to feel that she was just playing him.

After all, this was the woman who could kill her fiancé without blinking an eye, and who could endure twelve shurikens for her goals—how could she possibly be so shy? Her act was overdone.

However, as an insignificant pretty boy, Lu Wu felt he shouldn’t ask for too much.

Let her act if she must, as long as she provided him a secure and comforting life, sincerity was not really that important.

The meal ended in a warm atmosphere.

After dinner, both Lu Wu and Cimu Qingzi had their own matters to attend to.

One was busy researching his Domain, and the other had to deal with a multitude of affairs for the Cimu family. freёweɓnovel.com

So typically, after dining, they would go about their separate ways.

But today was different.

After they should have gotten up to leave, Cimu Qingzi suddenly hesitated and then, cautiously, asked Lu Wu, "Is Zheng Dajun really his real name?"

After posing this question, Cimu Qingzi’s eyes were fixed intently on Lu Wu, her fingers slightly whitening, clearly very anxious about Lu Wu’s forthcoming response.

Looking at Cimu Qingzi, Lu Wu almost instinctively replied.

"No!"

After giving that answer, Lu Wu waited for Cimu Qingzi’s further questioning.

The persona of Zhengdaguangming was not flawless.

After all, he had initially created this persona merely to gather intelligence.

He had not planned on using it long-term and hadn’t carefully crafted it, so it really wouldn’t withstand a thorough investigation. The Cimu family would have certainly found some inconsistencies by now, and Lu Wu had prepared a complete set of responses.

He was confident he could handle it.

It was also for this reason that Lu Wu had promptly replied ’no’ the moment Cimu Qingzi asked.

However, Lu Wu noticed that, after his reply, a smile of genuine, unstoppable joy suddenly bloomed on Cimu Qingzi’s face.

Before Lu Wu could even understand the situation, Cimu Qingzi turned and left with light steps.

She seemed very happy.

This left Lu Wu baffled; he couldn’t comprehend why Cimu Qingzi reacted like that.

And why did she not continue questioning him?

Even with Lu Wu’s exceptionally brilliant mind, it took him a full five minutes to sort out the logic behind Cimu Qingzi’s behavior.

"Undoubtedly, she must know that I was prepared with an explanation and that she probably wouldn’t spot any flaws.

Furthermore, she’s even more aware that even if she unveiled that I wasn’t really Zhengdaguangming, it would bring no benefits to her.

Thus, she simply didn’t continue questioning, and instead, exploded with her superb acting skills to put on a show for me.

Her aim, undoubtedly, was to make me believe she truly fell for me, thereby lowering my guard. If I truly let my guard down, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Thinking this, Lu Wu couldn’t help but shiver.

"No wonder she can effortlessly kill her own fiancé. Cimu Qingzi’s scheming is terrifying!

Such a woman could never truly have feelings for me; I must be extremely cautious in dealing with her!"

Meanwhile, Cimu Qingzi, who hurried out of the courtyard, laughed like a simpleton.

"Zheng Dajun didn’t hesitate on such a critical question, nor did he deceive me."

In her view, that was Lu Wu’s display of complete trust toward her.

(Well, it’s proven that love indeed muddles the brain, causing irreversible effects, so for the health of everyone’s brain, please follow me, Nu Xiao, and take this pledge.

Reject love, protect the brain!!!)

Elated by such absurd thoughts, Cimu Qingzi cheerily returned to her workstation.

However, as soon as Cimu Qingzi got back to her workstation, her smile froze.

Because at that moment, she received a piece of news...

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