In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

Chapter 117 The Cui Family: Stirring Up the Grass to Alert the Snake

Although Chu Xiong moved out of the Chu family home in an attempt to threaten Lu Yuan, Lu Yuan did not react at all.

Perhaps Lu Yuan's silence meant, "Don't talk to me, talk to my Thunder Dragon."

Lei Long responded by swallowing Chu Xiong whole in one gulp.

Without lingering, Lu Yuan's figure trembled and then disappeared.

As night deepened, a torrential downpour began.

Everything in the world seemed unchanged.

In the days that followed, Lu Yuan once again entered a peaceful and stable state of cultivation.

[The Five Elements Vajra Body Blood Transformation Chapter: Unlearned (321/3500)]

[The Five Elements Vajra Body Blood Transformation Chapter: Unlearned (350/3500)]

[Introduction to the Five Elements Vajra Body Blood Transformation Chapter (213/17500)]

The successful completion of the Five Elements Vajra Body Blood Transformation Technique signifies that Lu Yuan has now successfully advanced to the fourth rank.

The fourth-grade Blood Exchange Realm is the last realm of the middle three grades, and it can be considered the final step in tempering and cleansing the physical body.

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This stage is not a true transformation, nor are there many changes.

When the blood in the whole body is like molten mercury, then the process is complete.

Even so, it is still a gradual process that requires consistent effort over time to achieve.

Even for so-called martial arts prodigies or even saintly geniuses, with enough resources, it still takes at least one or two years of accumulation.

Of course, Lu Yuan is different; he only needs to maintain a stable level of proficiency.

As long as he can maintain a pace of three training sessions a day, he will only need a maximum of three months to reach perfection.

However, the Cold Jade Marrow that was found in Cold Jade Valley last time has been completely used up.

Although he could still earn 100 basic merits every day after entering the Suspended Sword Bureau and becoming a Bronze Sword Envoy, it was no longer enough to support his daily training of three times a day, let alone exchange for super resources such as Cold Jade Marrow.

In other words, he needs more merits.

Lu Yuan had been in the Suspended Sword Bureau for quite some time, and naturally had a fairly thorough understanding of its basic situation.

In terms of foundation and background, the Suspended Sword Division is superior to sects like the Ziyang Sect.

Although one has to climb up the ranks from the bottom up, it is not as complicated as the usual court and government offices.

Most importantly, as long as you demonstrate your strength, successfully complete the mission, and make enough contributions, you can almost exchange them for all the necessary techniques and resources.

With Lu Yuan's current cultivation level, although he can't be said to be the best in the world, he is certainly qualified to be among the ranks of super experts.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he has a place even below the level of a martial arts grandmaster.

Although he was only at the fourth rank, he could overpower most of the upper third-rank martial artists with the power of his罡雷 (罡雷 is a type of martial art).

Therefore, as long as the tasks assigned by the Suspended Sword Division did not involve assassinating a martial arts master, he could generally complete them smoothly and ensure his own safe return.

"Lu Yuan, Lord Fan Ping has summoned us."

Just as Lu Yuan was thinking about what kind of mission to take on to test his skills, Jiang Ying and Bai Xiaotang suddenly came looking for him.

"good!"

Lu Yuan nodded, and then the three of them quickly headed towards the council hall.

Upon arriving at the council hall, Lu Yuan once again saw Fan Ping sitting at the head of the table.

Moreover, besides him, Jiang Ying, and Bai Xiaotang, all the other bronze sword wielders from the Water Department were also present.

Although the Suspended Sword Division of Tianfu City was just a garrison, it was still fully equipped.

Not only is there a Golden Sword Envoy in charge, but it is also divided into five departments: the Metal Department, the Wood Department, the Water Department, the Fire Department, and the Earth Department.

Each unit is led by a Silver Swordsman, who oversees several or even more than a dozen Bronze Swordsmen, as well as varying numbers of Iron Swordsmen.

The Water Department, where Lu Yuan currently resides, is led by Fan Ping, the Silver Sword Envoy.

Besides him, Jiang Ying, and Bai Xiaotang, there were five other bronze sword wielders from the Water Department.

As for the lowest-ranking Iron Sword Envoys, there are nearly a hundred of them.

Since joining the Sword Suspension Bureau, this seems to be the first time Fan Ping has summoned all the Bronze Sword Envoys.

If nothing unexpected happens, something must have gone wrong.

"I've summoned you here today because there's an important matter I need you to handle!"

Fan Ping's gaze swept over everyone, and then he said directly, "Our spies from the Water Department in Anyang County have sent word that the Cui family has secretly colluded with the Changsheng Sect. We need to deal with this as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gazes narrowed slightly.

The fact that powerful families are colluding with the Longevity Cult is a truly serious matter.

It should be noted that a true aristocratic family like the Cui family possesses terrifying resources and strength. They not only have numerous geniuses and experts, but also have top-tier experts of the third rank overseeing them.

If they were to collude with the Longevity Cult again, the consequences would be unimaginable.

At this moment, Lu Yuan was secretly pondering whether he should find an opportunity to return to Anyang County and deal with Cui Yunhao.

Unexpectedly, the opportunity came so quickly. The Cui family colluded with the Longevity Sect and were discovered by spies from the Suspended Sword Bureau. The result was predictable: they would be completely wiped out.

"Lu Yuan, Jiang Ying, and Bai Xiaotang, all three of you are from Anyang County. Would you be willing to lead a team to handle this matter?"

Fan Ping looked at the three of them and asked.

"Lord Fan, the three of us are naturally willing to accept the order, but our abilities are limited, and we are afraid we might jeopardize the important matter!"

Bai Xiaotang quickly replied.

Unless she uses the power of the Unity Alliance to wage a complete war against the Cui family, it is impossible for these three newcomers, who are at most at the sixth rank of cultivation, to contend with the Cui family.

"No need to worry, I and others will accompany you in secret. If that still doesn't work, Lord Zhuo Hang will personally take action. The goal of this trip is to completely eradicate the entire Cui family and all remnants of the Longevity Cult!"

Fan Ping smiled and then spoke directly.

Upon hearing his words, Lu Yuan, Jiang Ying, and Bai Xiaotang all looked relieved.

It seems that Fan Ping's decision to send the three of them to Anyang County was not truly to have them confront the entire Cui clan, but rather to use them as a pretext to lure the enemy out of their hiding place.

"There's no time to lose, you should set off now!"

Fan Ping waved his hand directly at the three of them.

"yes!"

The three nodded in agreement.

Then they got up and went outside.

Before long, the three of them, along with dozens of iron sword wielders, rode on red dragon horses toward Anyang County.

The fact that each person possesses a red dragon horse worth a fortune is enough to demonstrate just how powerful the Suspended Sword Division is.

In just three hours, they returned to Anyang County.

"Lord Lu, Lord Jiang, Lord Bai!"

Upon arriving at the Suspended Sword Division's outpost in Anyang County, several ordinary-looking spies respectfully greeted them.

"Tell me what happened!"

Bai Xiaotang waved her hand and said directly.

"According to the information we have gathered, one of the Dharma Kings of the Longevity Cult is currently hiding inside the Cui residence."

One of the undercover agents bowed slightly and said.

"His Holiness the Dharma King!"

Upon hearing this, all three of them couldn't help but narrow their eyes slightly.

The Dharma Kings of the Longevity Sect should all be at least third-rank super masters.

"Lu Yuan, what do you think?"

Bai Xiaotang turned to Lu Yuan and asked.