The Heavenly Court is gone, I don't want to be a True Lord.

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Zhang Heng, enraged and humiliated, disregarded the occasion and charged towards Zuo Qi's direction.

He took He Xiao's previous mockery of him as an instruction from Zuo Qi.

It must have been this hypocritical and treacherous villain who made He Xiao say those things.

"Go to hell!"

He also practices the Lin family's Golden Ease Technique.

In this respect, Lin Yuchan is very generous. As long as someone is willing to become a patrolman, she will teach them the first two levels of the Golden Ease Technique. If they perform well enough, she will teach them the later levels.

Zhang Heng came in with great momentum, using his family's ancestral boxing style - Lieshan Fist, which emphasizes fierce and domineering power, with a single move capable of igniting a mountain.

The air seemed to be torn apart; even a true master of the second level would be caught off guard and thrown into disarray by this sudden attack.

Everyone present gasped in surprise.

Wei Zhenzhen stood there, aware of Zhang Heng's feelings, but also knowing that Zhang Heng was narrow-minded and not a good match for her.

But deep down, I have to admit that Zhang Heng is quite capable.

She has good aptitude for martial arts, especially in fighting style. Her boxing skills are extremely shrewd. When I visited her home before, I showed off to her father, who praised me highly.

Zhang Heng's attack was sudden; it was unclear whether Zuo Qi could handle it.

The next moment, Wei Zhenzhen's eyes widened.

Faced with Zhang Heng's powerful strike, Zuo Qi simply took a light step forward with his left foot, while his left hand moved slightly, making it seem effortless.

He effortlessly broke Zhang Heng's moves, and at the same time, his palm, like a butterfly flitting through a flower, lightly landed three inches below Zhang Heng's armpit, precisely where Jin Yi Gong's weakness lay!

With a slight exertion, he lifted Zhang Heng high into the air with one hand.

Zhang Heng struggled in the air, like a fat pig waiting to be slaughtered during the Chinese New Year.

The crowd quieted down.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, looking at the scene in disbelief.

Zuo Qi actually subdued the berserk Zhang Heng in one move, and from beginning to end, the hem of his clothes didn't seem to move at all.

Wei Zhenzhen's gaze towards Zuo Qi changed; this person…

too strong.

He must have broken through to the second level of training, and he has such a skillful fighting style. Although he did not reveal any martial arts techniques just now, his methods are indeed extraordinary.

"Okay, put it down."

Hearing Zhang Chunfang's words, Zuo Qi smiled and nodded, then casually tossed Zhang Heng to the ground.

Zhang Heng landed in a sorry state, but no one paid him any attention.

Wei Zhenzhen's beautiful eyes sparkled as she praised, "Senior Brother Zuo, you're amazing!"

Senior Brother Zuo?

Zuo Qi was stunned for a moment, then realized that they had all practiced martial arts at the manor's martial arts academy before, so they were considered to be fellow disciples.

"Some underhanded methods are just more forceful."

"Being born with superhuman strength is something many people dream of."

Wei Zhenzhen said in a sweet, coquettish voice.

Zhang Chunfang led everyone through the gate.

Sunlight fell on the ground.

Zhang Heng leaned awkwardly against the stone lion at the entrance, the sunlight shining on him so brightly, but no one paid any attention.

……

Upon entering the courtyard, Zuo Qi and the others were like country bumpkins visiting the Grand View Garden, curious about everything.

The mansion of the most prestigious family in Fushan City must be incredibly grand.

Indeed, just as I had imagined, the garden was quiet, with cobblestone paths, rugged rockeries, and tall sycamore trees.

Ni Heng couldn't help but whisper, "Brother Qi, when will we be able to live in a courtyard like this?"

"This mansion is worth at least 100,000 taels of silver. With that much money, wouldn't it be better to cultivate?"

He Xiao said in a low voice.

Zhang Chunfang led Zuo Qi and the others to the guest rooms, which were a small courtyard of more than 100 square meters. The main room had a canopy bed, and the three rooms next to it all had double beds.

It is the highest-standard guest room in the Lin family's residence.

in the afternoon.

Zuo Qi finally met Lin Yuchan.

To avoid suspicion, they stayed in the guest courtyard.

Zuo Qi took out the prepared snake gall from the giant snake and said softly, "Miss Lin, you have shown me such great kindness that my brothers and I have no way to repay you. Some time ago, there was a monster in Nankou Bay outside the city. This is the snake gall from the snake monster's body. Please accept it, Miss Lin."

This was a gift he had carefully prepared, for which he was seriously injured.

He thought Lin Yuchan would happily accept it, but to his surprise, Lin Yuchan's expression immediately changed. The smile she had forced disappeared completely, and she reverted to her usual cold and world-weary face.

The corners of her eyes are slightly upturned.

"Are you trying to distance yourself from me?"

"where…"

"I donated a total of one thousand taels of silver, and this snake gall is worth at least two thousand taels. What do you mean by giving it to me?"

Lin Yuchan said softly.

Zuo Qi: ...

He hadn't expected that; he just thought Lin Yuchan was kind to them and wanted to give her a generous gift, but he didn't expect it to upset her.

But since the gifts have already been taken out, it would be even more awkward to take them back.

Fortunately, Zhang Chunfang said with a smile.

"Miss, Zuo Qi definitely doesn't have that intention. Why don't you exchange something with him?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuchan raised an eyebrow and glanced at Zuo Qi. "What do you think?"

"I'll do as you say, Miss."

Lin Yuchan nodded. "I remember there are still some heart-protecting pills sent by the city garrison in the treasury. I'll have them take them back later, and consider it an exchange for snake gallbladders with you."

He paused, then continued.

"This snake gall is quite good; it will be perfect for the Akimoto sacrificial ceremony in a few days."

Actually, she felt quite good after learning that Zuo Qi had no intention of drawing a clear line.

Gratitude is a rare virtue, and the fact that Zuo Qi sent this snake gall, which is worth a fortune, as a holiday gift, proves that she did not misjudge him.

"Stay at my residence for the next few days. Haven't you always wanted to help me with some things? It just so happens that Yu Jun needs your help with some matters. Don't embarrass the Sixth Branch."

For some reason, Zuo Qi felt that this Miss Lin seemed quite arrogant.

Zuo Qi clasped his hands in a fist salute, "I will certainly not fail Miss's trust."

Lin Yuchan stood up. "You've been staying at my residence recently. Chunfang told me you're considering sending your nephew to study in the city?"

"Chunfang, tomorrow take my token and escort Chen Xun to the martial arts academy near the ancestral home."

After Lin Yuchan left, Zhang Chunfang explained in a low voice.

"The Heart-Protecting Pill was made by Xinan, a master alchemist in Taizhou Prefecture. The three stages of martial arts training are extremely dangerous, involving the internal organs. The consequences of failure are even more terrifying. After taking the Heart-Protecting Pill, it can protect the five internal organs and reduce the backlash after failing to break through. Of course, if one can successfully break through, the Heart-Protecting Pill will also transform into pure blood and qi, laying a solid foundation for the three stages of training."

Such a precious elixir would naturally not be cheap; it was obtained by Lin Yuchan's parents at great expense during their lifetime.

Zuo Qi remained silent.

He could certainly see that Lin Yuchan's constant extravagant spending was aimed at strengthening the relationship between the three of them and the sixth branch of the Lin family.

……

The city garrison was located in the very center of Fukuyama Castle, and together with it were many government offices, including the Provincial Administration Office, the Six Doors, the Provincial Surveillance Office, and so on.

Within the city garrison, there were actually many government offices, such as the tax office and the garrison office.

At that moment, a group of men were escorting the two men, hurrying towards the city garrison's compound.

Among this group, the most conspicuous person was the three-meter-tall giant at the head.

It was none other than the garrison commander, Pei Hanhai!

As the personal disciple of the city lord Murong Qiong, he naturally did not need a simultaneous disciple when he came to the city lord's mansion.

"General Pei, what's the rush? And why did you bring two more people with you?"

Pei Hanhai's expression relaxed slightly upon seeing his master's deputy, and he clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Lord Lu, I have important news to report."

Lu Xun raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze returning to the two men who looked like criminals. After glancing at them, he and Pei Hanhai entered the room.

Pei Hanhai was very careful. He first took out a secret letter from his pocket.

"I received a secret letter from General Fubo in the prefectural city. Several people from the Xijiao sect have been captured there. A few days ago, someone even tried to visit General Du Ming. General Fubo suspects they are from the Xu family."

Lu Xun's expression changed instantly.

"Have the Xijiao and Xu family reappeared?"

He did not doubt the reliability of the information. The Fubo General of the prefecture was named Wen Jun. Like Pei Han Hai, he was a naturally gifted person with a life bone, capable of riding the waves and controlling the clouds and rain like a dragon king. Hence, he was called Fubo General.

His deputy was named Du Ming.

When Du Ming was young, he wandered to Fushan City and received favors from the Xu family.

Upon hearing Pei Hanhai's explanation, Lu Xun frowned slightly. "Is this Du Ming trustworthy?"

Pei Hanhai nodded. "Du Ming and General Fubo are brothers-in-law."

Lu Xun no longer doubted, "This matter is of utmost importance. We will discuss everything after your master returns from his report to the capital. As for the garrison, you must organize and prepare for battle, and do not slacken your efforts."