Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

The leading soldier looked Luo Chen up and down, then said, "This is Hebai City. Every outsider must register at the City Lord's Mansion. Why did you enter without registration?"

"Registration? What registration? There doesn't seem to be such a thing when entering the city!" Luo Chen was slightly stunned. He had never heard of such a rule before, but he still answered respectfully: "Sorry, I just arrived in Hebai City not long ago and I don't know the rules here. How do I register?"

When the soldier heard this, his expression remained extremely cold.

Luo Chen followed the soldiers to the City Lord's Mansion, where he saw two rows of armored soldiers standing in front of the mansion. They held spears in their hands and had serious expressions.

The architectural style of the City Lord's Mansion is simple and solemn. Above the tall gate tower hangs a plaque with the characters "Hebai City Lord's Mansion" engraved on it.

After entering the City Lord's Mansion, Luo Chen was taken to a spacious hall.

There was a huge sandalwood table in the center of the hall, and behind the table sat a middle-aged man in a brocade robe. He was the mayor of Hebai City.

The city lord had a dignified face and eyes as bright as lightning. He was obviously an official who had experienced a lot.

The city lord looked up at Luo Chen and said calmly, "You are a new traveler, right? According to the rules of Hebai City, all outsiders must register at the city lord's mansion so that we can understand the flow of people in the city and ensure the safety of the city."

Luo Chen nodded to show his understanding, and asked: "What information do I need to register?"

The city lord signaled to the clerk beside him, and the clerk took out a thick booklet and began to record Luo Chen's name, hometown, purpose of coming to Hebai City and other information.

Luo Chen answered cooperatively and respectfully.

After the registration was completed, the clerk told Luo Chen that he needed to pay a certain registration fee.

Luo Chen took out some silver from his arms and handed it to the clerk.

Seeing Luo Chen’s cooperation, the city lord showed a satisfied smile on his face.

"Very good, now that you have registered, you can move freely within Hebai City."

"However, I still want to remind you that although Hebai City is small, it also has its own rules."

"Don't cause trouble at will, otherwise, the City Lord's Mansion will not sit idly by."

There was a hint of warning in the city lord's words.

Luo Chen nodded again, indicating that he would abide by the rules of the city.

Afterwards, he left the City Lord's Mansion and returned to the inn.

In the next few days, Luo Chen continued his travels in Hebai City.

He began to try to integrate into local life and participate in various activities with the residents.

Such as festival celebrations, farming ceremonies, etc.

Luo Chen discovered that although Hebai City was not large in size, the residents here lived in great harmony, with mutual help and friendship among each other.

noon.

Hebaicheng, Dongcheng District.

At this time, Luo Chen was standing silently at the edge of a farmland.

He looked calmly at the people working hard in the fields and the young children running and playing around.

On his calm face, he couldn't help but reveal a smile that he himself didn't even notice.

"Big brother, big brother."

"Would you like some candied haws?"

Suddenly, a little girl with two braids came running towards Luo Chen happily.

Perhaps it was because Luo Chen was handsome and had a very comfortable aura about him.

Therefore, she was willing to get close to Luo Chen.

Luo Chen looked down at the little girl. Her eyes were as clear as lake water and there was an innocent smile on her face.

He smiled and shook his head: "Thank you, little sister, but I'm not hungry now."

The little girl blinked her big eyes, seemed a little disappointed, but soon regained her smile: "So, big brother, what are you doing here?"

Luo Chen squatted down, looked at the little girl levelly, and answered gently: "I came here just to take a walk casually, thinking of relaxing outside."

The little girl tilted her head and thought for a while, then said seriously: "Then big brother, come with me, I will take you to see our secret garden!"

Luo Chen was touched by the innocence of the little girl and nodded with a smile: "Okay, then I'll trouble you to lead the way."

The little girl happily took Luo Chen's hand and skipped towards the depths of the farmland.

Passing through green rice fields, they came to a small garden surrounded by tall trees.

The garden is filled with all kinds of flowers, colorful and fragrant.

"This is where we usually play, big brother, do you like it?"

The little girl raised her head and looked at Luo Chen expectantly.

Luo Chen took a deep breath, feeling the tranquility and beauty of the garden, and nodded: "It's really beautiful here, thank you for bringing me here."

At this moment, a gentle voice came from behind: "Xiaohua, you brought guests again."

Luo Chen turned around and saw a middle-aged woman walking towards him with a smile.

She was wearing simple peasant clothes, but her face was filled with kindness.

The little girl ran over happily and hugged the woman's legs: "Mom, this is my big brother. He wants to know about our lives."

The woman smiled and touched the little girl's head, then turned to Luo Chen: "Sir, are you from out of town?"

Luo Chen nodded politely: “Yes, my name is Luo Chen, I come from far away, and I am curious about everything in Hebai City.”

The woman smiled and said, "Although Hebai City is small, the people here live happily. We welcome travelers like you to get to know us."

Luo Chen said gratefully: "Thank you for your welcome. I will respect the customs and habits here and will not disturb everyone's life."

The woman nodded, then invited Luo Chen to sit down and began to talk about the history and culture of Hebai City.

Luo Chen listened carefully and asked some questions from time to time.

Through conversations with the women, he gained a deeper understanding of Hebaicheng.

Time passed by unknowingly, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the garden, covering everything with a layer of golden glow.

Luo Chen stood up and said goodbye to the woman and the little girl.

"Thank you so much today for giving me the opportunity to learn about these things in Hebai City."

The woman smiled and replied, "You're welcome, Master Luo Chen. I hope you enjoy every day here."

Luo Chen thanked them again, then slowly left the garden and returned to the inn.

His heart was filled with gratitude and respect for Hebaicheng, and he decided to stay here for a while to experience the life here more deeply.

In the following days, Luo Chen not only traveled around the city, but also often helped the residents do things within his ability.

He helped repair damaged houses, participated in farming the fields, and even performed sword dances at festivals to celebrate with the residents.

As time went by, Luo Chen established a deep relationship with the residents of Hebai City.

He began to understand that kendo was not just a martial art, but also a way to live in harmony with the world.

Every communication and help gave him a new understanding of kendo.

During his time in Hebai City, Luo Chen's mind was purified and his swordsmanship gradually reached a new level.

He understood that the true way of swordsmanship is to coexist harmoniously with nature, to be kind to others, and to have inner peace and determination.

Finally one day, Luo Chen stood at the highest point of Hebai City, looking at this land full of vitality. He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly.

He knew it was time to leave. He returned to the inn, packed his bag, and quietly walked out of Hebai City.

At the city gate, several residents came to see them off, their eyes filled with reluctance.

"Big brother, you must come again!"

The little girl held his hand, tears in her eyes.

Luo Chen smiled and nodded: "I will."

After saying that, Luo Chen left silently.

If we say that the previous Beihong City was the world of cultivators.

Then, Hebai City, which is countless times smaller than Beihong City, is the secular world.

Here, let alone cultivators.

There aren't even those martial artists who specialize in practicing the techniques of the physical body.

Some are just the simple folk customs of Hebai City.

It was precisely because of this that Luo Chen couldn't help but feel quite comfortable and at ease.

Outside Hebai City.

Luo Chen was still riding a horse, moving forward silently.

Riding a horse on the country road outside Hebai City, we were surrounded by rolling green hills, and the mountains in the distance looked particularly tranquil under the setting sun.

The breeze brings the fragrance of soil and wild flowers, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Although he was reluctant to leave the residents of Hebai City, he knew that his training was not over yet.

He longed to explore more unknown places and experience different lives in order to enrich his sword skills.

The sound of horse hooves echoed softly on the path. As Luo Chen walked forward, he recalled the days in Hebai City.

Those simple and happy times gave him a new understanding of life.

He began to realize that the practice of kendo is not just about the pursuit of strength and skills, but more importantly, it is about the cultivation of the mind and the understanding of the world.

As night fell, Luo Chen found a suitable place for camping in a small forest.

He skillfully built a campfire and prepared some simple food.

The firelight illuminated his face, making it look exceptionally calm.

It was late at night. Luo Chen sat by the campfire, looking at the starry sky, and an inexplicable tranquility welled up in his heart.

He closed his eyes and began to meditate, allowing his mind to merge with nature.

On a night like this, he seemed to be able to hear the breathing of the earth and feel the pulse of the universe.

The next morning, Luo Chen continued his journey.

He passed through fields and crossed streams and came to a place called "Qingyun Town".

The town is not big, but it is very lively. There are all kinds of stalls on both sides of the street and the sounds of hawking can be heard one after another.

Luo Chen walked around the town, observing the local customs and practices.

He found that although Qingyun Town and Hebai City were different in scale, the residents here also lived a simple and happy life.

He decided to stay here for a while and experience a different life.

Just when Luo Chen was planning to find an inn to stay.

Suddenly, a group of bandits arrived.

Disrupting the peaceful and tranquil town.

"Run, run quickly!"

"Brother, you must be an outsider, right?"

"You should run faster too!"

"If we are caught by those thieves, things will be very troublesome."

Luo Chen stood in the crowd, watching the panicked people fleeing in all directions. He frowned slightly, and a feeling of injustice surged in his heart.

He wanted to stay out of it, but when he saw innocent people being frightened, he couldn't just sit there and do nothing.

"How dare you, thieves, commit such crimes here!"

Luo Chen shouted loudly, and rushed out like the wind, blocking the bandits' way.

The leading bandit was a burly man with a face full of flesh. When he saw Luo Chen was alone, he couldn't help but laugh: "Boy, you are looking for death!"

Before he could finish his words, the bandits rushed forward, brandishing swords and knives.

Luo Chen has a nimble figure and his swordsmanship is as fast as lightning. He fights against many enemies alone but is not at a disadvantage at all.

The sword flickered in the sunlight, and every swing hit the target accurately. Before long, several bandits fell to the ground wailing.

The other bandits retreated one after another upon seeing this. The leader's face changed drastically. He had not expected that this seemingly weak young man had such skills.

The sturdy man roared, pulled out a huge axe from his waist, and chopped towards Luo Chen.

Seeing this, Luo Chen remained calm and moved his body to the side, easily dodging the attack of the giant axe.

He thrust out with his sword, and the tip of the sword accurately pierced the sturdy man's shoulder socket. The sturdy man felt pain and the axe fell out of his hand.

"die!!!"

The sturdy man roared, and although the severe pain in his shoulder socket made it almost impossible for him to hold the weapon in his hand, he still tried to overwhelm Luo Chen with his body weight and brute force.

However, Luo Chen's swordsmanship is not only about strength, but also about skill and speed.

He was like a nimble cat, nimbly moving among the sturdy man's attacks. Each of his moves was extremely precise, making each of the sturdy man's attacks miss.

Seeing this, the surrounding bandits began to panic.

They had never seen an opponent with such skills and were at a loss for a moment.

Luo Chen seized the opportunity and moved through the crowd like a phantom. Every move he made caused a splash of blood. The bandits fell one after another, with wailing sounds coming one after another.

Finally, when the last bandit had the tip of Luo Chen's sword pressed against his throat, the residents of Qingyun Town held their breath.

The tip of Luo Chen's sword stopped steadily in front of the bandit's throat. His eyes were as fast as lightning, sweeping across the faces of every bandit. His aura of majesty without even being angry made everyone dare not move.

"roll!"

Luo Chen's voice was cold, like the chilly wind in winter, making people feel fearful.

The bandits fled Qingyun Town tumbling and crawling as if they had been pardoned.

Luo Chen sheathed his sword and turned to face the residents of Qingyun Town.

Their eyes were filled with gratitude and admiration, and they all thanked Luo Chen.

"Thanks to the hero for his help, the peace of Qingyun Town has been preserved."

An elderly man came forward and bowed deeply.

Luo Chen smiled slightly and waved his hand: "You're welcome, this is what I should do."

The elder looked up at Luo Chen, a trace of deep thought flashed in his eyes: "Hero, you are a great swordsman. I wonder if you are willing to stay in our town for a few more days so that we can have a chance to repay your kindness?" (End of this chapter)