You, a tyrannical ruler, roam the heavens; you cannot understand my joy.

Lu Zuo frowned slightly. Why did you attack without saying a word?

With a thought, he shifted his body to the side, dodging the fierce sword strike, while simultaneously forming a sword finger and pointing it in mid-air!

Tsk!

A vibrant green leaf, formed from true essence, shot out and slashed open the neck of the attacker.

thump.

The next instant, the man collapsed onto a pile of rocks in the distance, blood gushing from his throat like a fountain, splattering everywhere with crimson specks.

Lu Zuo glanced at the corpse, then slowly turned around, his gaze fixed on the depths of the valley.

Beside a boulder the size of a small mountain, two women emerged as he made his move.

One of them was tall and slender with long, jade-like legs, black hair like flowing clouds, eyebrows like distant mountains, slightly upturned eyes, and pale pink lips like newly blooming cherry blossoms.

This woman's pupils were dark and serene, seemingly containing endless secrets. Her temperament was aloof, yet she possessed a resilience like that of green bamboo.

The other one has a figure that can absolutely be described as "hot".

She wore a pink dress, the open hem revealing half of her snow-white shoulder and collarbone, the lines as sharp as if carved by a knife.

Her face was strikingly beautiful, her figure graceful, and her eyes were alluring, as if hooked, bewitching the mind while also seeming capable of tearing a person apart.

Her entire demeanor exudes a fiery and passionate aura, making her both radiant and alluring, captivating and dazzling.

"How dare you..."

The aloof woman uttered a soft exclamation and placed her hand on the hilt of the sword at her waist.

The fiery woman chuckled softly, slowly raising her delicate hand. Pink mist swirled around her fingertips, making her even more alluring.

She glanced at Lu Zuo, then at the corpse on the ground, and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Hey, who are you?"

"Who cares who he is?" the aloof woman scoffed. "Trespassing here? Even the Emperor himself would die!"

Clang!

As soon as he finished speaking, his long sword was already drawn. In a flash, he stood up and appeared in front of Lu Zuo. With a sudden swing, the blade slashed horizontally!

Buzz!

however……

With a sudden buzzing sound, the aloof woman was surprised to find that the long sword in her hand trembled slightly, frozen in mid-air, unable to advance even an inch.

Upon closer inspection, the blade was enveloped in a faint golden light, as if the golden light itself was controlling the blade.

Remote object control?

Who exactly is this person?

Such profound skill?

Crackling sounds...

At that moment, a sound like ice cracking came from the blade, and then it disintegrated and scattered into countless tiny fragments.

not good!

The aloof woman quickly touched the ground with both feet and her figure rapidly floated backward. At the same time, she raised her hand and unleashed countless streams of azure light.

Lu Zuo's heart skipped a beat, and the shattered blades of his longsword tore through the air, sweeping out towards the woman in an overwhelming manner.

Ding ding ding...

Metal clashed, sparks flew.

The shattered blade collided with the dart the woman had thrown, and fell to the ground with a crackling sound.

chi chi...

However, several shattered blades still pierced the cold woman's body, instantly creating several bloody holes and splattering out several streaks of crimson blood.

Thump!

The aloof woman lost her balance and fell to the ground, raising specks of dust.

Upon seeing this, the fiery woman's expression immediately changed drastically. She raised her hand and flicked it lightly, causing a large pink mist to rise and envelop the surrounding space.

When the fog cleared, the person had vanished without a trace...

"Did we crawl into the mechanism behind the giant rock?"

Lu Zuo thought to himself, but did not chase after her. Instead, he walked slowly to the front of the aloof woman.

"What's your name?"

He deliberately spared this woman's life, intending to use her to inquire about the situation in this world.

"Ji Yao Flower".

She frowned slightly, gritted her teeth, and endured the excruciating pain in her body as she replied to Lu Zuo.

Ji Yao Flower?

The Four Great Constables?

Is that the movie version or the TV series version?

"Where is this place?" Lu Zuo continued to ask.

"Don't you know that yourself?"

Ji Yaohua was slightly taken aback and asked in return.

Lu Zuo shook his head: "I got lost and stumbled upon this place by accident, and then I was attacked by you."

This……

Ji Yaohua's expression changed. She had originally thought that Lu Zuo was from the Six Doors or the imperial court, and that he had come to investigate the An family's secret stronghold.

did not expect……

He was just a wanderer who had lost his way in this place.

but……

This person's cultivation level is too high!

With my strength, I couldn't even last a single round against him. I'm afraid even if the young master came, he wouldn't gain any advantage.

"Aaaaaah~~!"

Suddenly, excruciating pain shot through the wound on her shoulder, causing Ji Yaohua to scream out in agony.

Answer my question.

Lu Zuo bent down, holding a shard of blade in his hand, and plunged it into the bloody hole in Ji Yaohua's shoulder blade, asking in a deep voice.

"Here..."

"It is a secret stronghold of the An family."

Lu Zuo released his grip and continued, "Who was that woman just now?"

"She, she...she is my junior sister, Ruyan."

Lu Zuo hesitated for a moment: "Could it be Ru Yan, who is skilled in disguise?"

"Exactly."

"Huff, huff..."

Ji Yaohua trembled slightly from the pain, her chest heaving violently, and she collapsed to the ground, gasping for fresh air. (Readers are all...)

Looks like it's the movie version...

Lu Zuo's eyes lit up slightly. If that's the case, wouldn't he be able to kill Emperor Huizong of Song and have Ruyan impersonate him to control the Song Dynasty's court?

The Song Dynasty was very wealthy...

The Qi family is incredibly wealthy; confiscating their property and exterminating their clan would also bring in a considerable sum of money.

Buying mechanical beasts and mechanical weapons means you won't have to worry about money anymore...

But I just don't know how loyal Ruyan is to the An family.

If it turns out to be one of those die-hard loyalists, then things could get tricky.

There's also the Six Doors and the Divine Marquis's Mansion...

Zhuge Zhengwo and the Divine Constable are both highly skilled experts. If they discover that Ruyan is impersonating the emperor, it will be a real problem.

And this Ji Yao flower...

Lu Zuo hesitated for a moment, then decided to keep it for now.

After all, this woman wasn't very loyal to the An family in the movie, so if they could win her over, she would be a valuable asset.

Why would the An family establish a secret base here?

Ji Yaohua: "Because...Young Master An Shigeng wants to refine it here..."

.......

Inside the mountain, in a palace.

The dome here is high and wide, inlaid with countless pearls of different sizes and gemstones of various colors, emitting a soft halo.

The ground is paved with warm jade, so shiny it reflects light like a mirror, and your feet feel warm when you walk on it.

The four walls are covered with exquisite reliefs and murals, with bright and eye-catching colors.

At the four corners of the main hall stood four pure gold incense burners, each burning with an unknown fragrance, emitting wisps of blue smoke, containing a hint of coolness and a sweet aroma.

At the center is a lotus-shaped pool carved from a single piece of white marble, with hot water rising and fresh petals floating inside.

A thick handmade wool blanket was laid out by the pool, on which several low tables were casually scattered, displaying seasonal fruits, exquisite snacks, and crystal glassware.

At this moment, An Shigeng was leaning back on a large, soft couch covered with a snow-white fox fur.

His shirt was slightly open, and he appeared relaxed and casual.

Two graceful beauties from the Western Regions, dressed only in light gauze dance costumes, stood on either side.

A person knelt beside the couch, her slender hands holding a luminous cup, the amber wine inside exuding a rich aroma.

The other person stood barefoot on a woolen blanket, swaying their waist as Hu Le danced a dance with exotic flair, the golden bells on their wrists and ankles making a crisp and melodious sound with each movement.

"Young Master, Young Master, something terrible has happened!"

Just then, a cry of surprise interrupted Hu Le and also made the dancing Western Region beauty stop her dance.

An Shigeng frowned, turned around, and saw Ruyan running over anxiously, bowing and saying, "Young Master, a young master has come to the valley."

"He killed Ghost Shadow, and... he also severely injured Ji Yaohua!"

"possible……"

"They may have already killed her!"

Is there such a thing?

An Shigeng frowned. Who could find this place...? The Divine Marquis's Mansion? Or the Six Doors?

But no matter who you are, you're doomed!

"Hmph hmph hmph..."

An Shigen sneered, "You actually managed to find this place, you've got some skill..."

Immediately, he stood up abruptly and strode towards the outside of the mountain: "This young master will use it to forge a divine weapon."

As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of black-clad experts in the hall moved in unison, following An Shigeng as he walked into the distance.

Nearly a hundred corpses that were already dead were also involved in the same operation!

These are the "divine weapons" that An Shigeng secretly forged here using the Western Regions' divine weapon techniques!

Ruyan followed behind the group, her steps light and graceful. Her breathing, which had been slightly rapid due to the frantic escape, had calmed down.

She glanced at An Shigeng's back in front of her, then swept her gaze over the An family's assassins and the incredibly strong divine soldiers around her, a cold smile curving her beautiful lips.

With the young master personally taking action, and bringing along most of the local elite troops and divine weapons...

Even if Zhuge Zhengwo or the God of Catching were to arrive in person and be surrounded and attacked like this, they might not be able to escape unscathed.

No matter who that kid is, if he barges into this place and sees something he shouldn't have, he's doomed!

It's just a pity...

Ji Yaohua didn't die at my hands.

……

A short while later, in the valley.

Ji Yaohua, panting heavily, slumped down against the rock wall, staring blankly at Lu Zuo before her, quite puzzled.

I have already told him about An Shigeng, dozens of An family assassins, and a large number of Western Region soldiers.

Why isn't he running away?

Did he think he could stand against the entire An family's foundation here on his own?

Ji Yaohua suddenly thought of a possibility, and her pupils contracted sharply!

Immediately afterward, a muttering arose again...

impossible?

Even Zhuge Zhengwo would have had to retreat in the face of such a force.

Did he not know how terrifying the "Western Regions Divine Weapon Techniques" were?

still is……

He's just arrogant and reckless, completely oblivious to his own mortality.

Just then, a crack silently appeared in the opposite rock wall.

As the gap widened, An Shigeng and the large number of experts behind him, along with the divine weapons of the Western Regions, came into view of Lu Zuo and Ji Yaohua.

"Yo..."

"You didn't run away?"

An Shigeng looked at Lu Zuo in front of him, smiled playfully, and said to the An family assassins behind him, "See that?"

"That's... called an idiot."

"Worth risking their lives for such a tiny bit of credit, tsk tsk tsk..."

He turned to look at Lu Zuo: "Working this hard? I wonder how much the imperial court will give you?"

"but……"

"That saves me the trouble of pursuing you."

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