My cultivation techniques can be infinitely fused.

At this moment, Lu Zheng also stood up and said to He Yun, "Brother He, we've almost finished eating. The caravans outside are starting to enter the city. I'll go down and take a look."

"Brother, you're being too cautious. We just arrested people from the Xuan Yin Sect a couple of days ago. What sect would dare to come here now? Just have your men investigate." He Yun said casually.

Lu Zheng shook his head: "The necessary procedures still need to be followed. We won't talk about the merchant caravans from aristocratic families, but we are responsible for the caravans that received the money because we released them."

After saying that, he walked outside.

Zhao Xin then asked, "Are the crossbows still ready?"

"Aim all your weapons downwards and proceed according to the procedures for dealing with sects," Lu Zheng said calmly.

He only has one life, so he can't be too careful. If he's not prepared, he'll have to pay with his life if he encounters a master from a sect.

Therefore, crossbows are a must-have.

After he finished speaking, Zhao Xin didn't dare to say another word.

He immediately ordered his men to aim all the crossbows downwards.

Meanwhile, Lu Ming began his inspection. The first shipment was fine; it was all ordinary goods, so he released it directly. The second shipment was also fine.

To others, Lu Ming didn't inspect it carefully; he just glanced at it and then let the team leave the city.

This scene made the Tianluo Sect members, who were at the back of the line, breathe a sigh of relief.

  

If that's the case, I shouldn't have any problem going out by myself.

As each caravan cleared the border, Lu Zheng finally relaxed. He could rest once the last caravan passed through.

However, just as the Tianluo Sect's group approached him...

Lu Zheng sensed a chilling aura, domineering and cruel. He recognized it as the aura of a powerful sect member, and it also carried a hint of tension.

The next moment, Lu Zheng's body tensed up.

After practicing mental cultivation techniques, the feeling is becoming clearer and clearer as my cultivation level deepens.

He was certain that these people must have come from a particular sect.

After glancing at it, he stood up without changing his expression and then retreated at an extremely fast speed.

At the same time, they shouted, "Fire the arrows!"

"Creak!"

The sound of crossbows turning rang out, and then the crossbows on the city wall fell through the air.

This scene was unexpected by the Tianluo Sect members. They couldn't understand why those people had just passed by when they were also part of a caravan.

However, they were discovered.

But there was no time to think about that now. The crossbow bolts were aimed at them, making their hair stand on end, and they immediately dodged to the side.

However, Li He was only at the True Essence Realm, and the other gang members were only at the Entry Realm.

The threat posed by so many crossbows being fired is self-evident.

Li He reacted quickly, but Lu Zheng's attack was too fast. He couldn't dodge in time and was hit directly in the chest by the crossbow, pinning him to the ground. Blood flowed down the crossbow.

A pool of blood quickly appeared on the ground.

Of the other dozens of followers, only seven or eight survived the first wave of attacks.

However, Lu Zheng had already led his Hundred Cavalrymen and border soldiers to surround them.

He Yun did not expect that there would actually be people from sects trying to sneak out today. Dressed in heavy armor and holding a battle sword, they jumped down from the city wall, with Zhao Xin following closely behind.

With so many people attacking, the few remaining Tianluo Sect disciples were no match for them and were instantly killed.

At this moment, Li He drew his sword and split the crossbow in two, preparing to break through with half of the spear tip intact.

But as soon as he turned around, he was struck hard by the back of Yunhe's sword. A group of people rushed over, pinned him down, and then the Hundred Cavalrymen hung iron hooks on his shoulders.

With his collarbone locked, even if Li He were incredibly strong, he couldn't break free.

"Sir, there are people here!" Huang Yan's voice rang out.

When Lu Zheng turned around, he saw a roll of cowhide open, inside which lay a young girl with her hair down and her hands and feet bound behind her back; she must have been unconscious.

"I heard that the Tianluo Sect kidnapped some talented disciples when they came out of seclusion. This must be it," Lu Zheng thought to himself.

Then he rushed to Huang Yan and said, "Let's see if there's anyone else."

The latter dared not delay and immediately began searching the caravan's wagons, even dismantling the carriages, and sure enough, they discovered a hidden compartment underneath.

Moreover, there were people inside as well, all of whom were unconscious.

After glancing at them, Lu Zheng said to Huang Yan, "Take all these children back to my home. As for the Tianluo Sect members, I will personally escort them back to their base."

Although he didn't know what Lu Zheng wanted these children to do, the latter didn't dare to be negligent and quickly replied, "Yes, sir."

Then, he took a few people and led the boys and girls towards Lu Zheng's house.

Li He of the Tianluo Sect, after having his collarbone locked, was led by Lu Zheng straight towards the Hundred Cavalry Commandery's headquarters.

As for Yun He, he ordered his men to begin clearing the site.

At the same time, looking at Zhao Xin beside him, he said, "You have a good relative. It hasn't been long, and he has already made contributions again. No wonder even the arrogant disciples of aristocratic families look at him differently."

He's only sixteen, and he's already a captain in the Hundred Cavalry Division. If he could become a centurion in his twenties, that would be truly impressive; that's the starting position for scions of noble families.

Zhao Xin puffed out his chest and said with a smile, "Ah Zheng is indeed amazing, I can't argue with that."

"Okay, we'll have to stick with this big guy from now on. We'll tell the brothers below to open their eyes wide and cooperate fully when they see Lu Zheng, because we're not strangers to Lu Zheng."

To be honest, I've made a lot of money lately, and I've also gotten some credit by following Brother Lu Zheng. Before the New Year, I'm planning to pull some strings with higher-ups and try to get promoted.

"If you're interested in the position of captain, prepare enough silver and come with me to the prefectural city. If things go well, it'll be a sure thing," He Yun said softly.

A flicker of excitement flashed in Zhao Xin's eyes.

He was a captain, a fifth-rank official in the imperial court. If he could be promoted another rank, he would naturally be willing.

Originally, she thought that her life would end here, but she did not expect that because of Lu Zheng, He Yun was going to promote her. Therefore, she immediately said, "When will you set off, sir? I will definitely go with you."

He was prepared to go bankrupt to get a captain's position.

At that time, with Lu Ming managing the Hundred Cavalry Division and himself managing the border troops, wouldn't the silver flow into his home like water?

"Three days from now. Bring as much silver as possible. The world is in chaos these days, and the higher-ups are getting more and more greedy. You can't have too little. Prepare at least 30,000 taels."

Upon hearing this number, Zhao Xin, though prepared, still gasped in shock, but nodded nonetheless: "Don't worry, I will definitely prepare enough silver."

He Yun nodded and said no more.

At the same time, Lu Zheng had already brought the leader of the Tianluo Sect to the Hundred Riders Division's headquarters.