My cultivation techniques can be infinitely fused.

After Lu Zheng entered the manor, what came into view was a dense cluster of courtyards, tightly packed together, separated only by a few streets, like a maze. There were no gardens, artificial hills or lakes, only a rather large martial arts training ground.

Wei Tong said softly, "When the Rong and Di tribes raid our fields, the tenants have to come in to hide, so there are more courtyards built, and they are more densely packed. But the quality is definitely good; they are all made of bluestone."

The defenses are definitely not a problem; even if cavalry charges in, they'll be completely disoriented.

It took several generations of people to reinforce it to this state.

Then, Wei Tong glanced outside and said, "You've seen the situation of the tenant farmers. They are busy with the harvest in the summer and organize themselves for training in the winter. They also have experience fighting against the Rong and Di tribes. If they can wear armor, they are not much worse than the border troops."

Protecting the village is no problem at all. If I weren't in urgent need of money right now, I really wouldn't be willing to sell it to you. My family has run this village for three generations to get it to what it is today.

He did indeed show a hint of reluctance when he spoke.

Lu Zheng looked at Wei Tong and asked, "Brother Wei, is there something you have no choice but to do?"

"There's nothing I can't say. I'm planning to go to the capital and find some connections to buy an official position." Wei Tong's eyes revealed a hint of anticipation, after all, his Wei family was a military family in his ancestors' generation.

He lost his official position because of some things, but every generation has the obsession to return to the court, and Wei Tong was no exception.

Moreover, he was unaware that the court would descend into chaos in the future, and that only the people and provisions he held in his own hands were truly secure.

  

Therefore, although it was a pity, he longed for the latter more than becoming an official.

Then, Wei Tong continued, "Let's not talk about my affairs anymore, let's continue talking about the estate. There are 532 tenant households here, 623 able-bodied men, and 5,162 mu of land. If you are sincere in buying it, I will sell it to you for 110,000 taels of silver."

"I needed the money urgently; otherwise, it would never have been so cheap."

Lu Zheng nodded. Wei Tong was telling the truth. Such a large estate, even if the land in the northern frontier wasn't worth much, would normally cost more than 100,000 taels of silver.

"Alright, since Brother Wei is so straightforward, I won't waste any more time. I'll buy this estate," Lu Zheng said with a smile.

A smile appeared on Wei Tong's face, and he also breathed a sigh of relief.

The main reason is that he is in urgent need of money right now. The estate has been hanging for more than half a year, and many people have come to inquire about it.

However, large families looked down on it, and ordinary merchants and officials couldn't afford it.

Now that someone has finally taken charge, he can finally go to the capital with peace of mind to smooth things over.

Although chaos has now emerged in the world, the imperial court still retains its prestige in the eyes of ordinary people.

He still had a great expectation of entering the imperial court to work.

"Haha, then let's go to the county government to hand over the property. After that, this manor will be yours, brother. I've packed up everything that needs to be packed, and the people who need to be taken have already gone to my house."

"You can just hand over Zhuangzi directly. Everything you see is yours." Wei Tong was a straightforward person, and upon hearing Lu Zheng's words, he immediately agreed.

The latter nodded and accompanied Wei Tong toward the Fufeng County Government Office.

Under the witness of the government officials, the money was exchanged for the land deed.

Zhuangzi then completely belonged to Lu Zheng.

However, after purchasing the estate, he only had a little over ten thousand taels of silver left.

After leaving the government office and bidding farewell to Wei Tong, Lu Zheng looked at Bu Luan and said, "From now on, you guys will live in the manor outside the city and be in charge of things there. Don't neglect your cultivation either; I will give you pills regularly."

Actually, Lu Zheng didn't know if Bu Luan could manage it well, but he had no one else to rely on, so he could only let her give it a try.

We can always replace them after a while.

"Yes, young master." Bu Luan did not refuse and agreed with considerable confidence.

After all, she used to help her father manage the family business.

They didn't show any fear.

Several other teenagers were also eager to try.

They were quite curious about Zhuangzi. They couldn't manage it themselves before because their families didn't have the resources, but now that the young master had bought it, they were allowed to manage it.

Of course I'd like to try it.

In fact, Lu Zheng also had the idea of ​​training them.

Bu Luan and the others are all quite talented and have cultivation. Whether they can become my right-hand men in the future depends on whether they can manage the manor well this time.

Then, Lu Zheng took out a thousand taels of silver and put it in Bu Luan's hand: "Take this for expenses first. If it's not enough, ask me for more. My requirements are not high. As long as the estate can operate normally, that's fine."

"Yes, sir," Bu Luan replied immediately.

Then, he led his men out of the city.

After all this was done, it was already dark.

Lu Zheng looked at Huang Yan and said, "You did a good job this time. Call the brothers, it's my treat at Soft Jade Pavilion today."

"Thank you, sir," the latter said happily.

Then, he dashed off to look for the person.

After it got completely dark, Lu Zheng's more than thirty men went to the Soft Jade Pavilion in a grand procession.

This attracted a lot of attention, and even some local tycoons came forward to offer them a toast.

After all, everyone in Fufeng County who has any connections knows that Lu Zheng is someone that ordinary people can't afford to mess with.

He was not only the head of the Hundred Cavalry Division, but also had a very good relationship with the border troops.

His words carry far more weight than those of ordinary people.

After finishing the drinking session, Lu Zheng's face was flushed, indicating that he had drunk quite a bit.

After saying goodbye to Huang Yan and the others, he returned home.

However, Lu Zheng did not rest, but instead chose to cultivate.

The True Essence Realm experts he had encountered had given Lu Zheng a great deal of shock; their terrifying vitality and powerful attack capabilities were something he longed for.

If one's cultivation level could reach that point...

He now has at least a sliver of means to survive in this world.

Therefore, after taking off your clothes, apply the muscle-strengthening ointment to your body.

After swallowing the pill, he began to cultivate.

The frigid air did not make him feel uncomfortable; on the contrary, it made his blood boil.

For the next few days, Lu Zheng spent all his time cultivating, except for his regular duties.

However, his purchase of the estate became known to many people in Fufeng County.

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

Lu Zheng was engaged in intense training almost every day.

His body had become increasingly strong through tempering. Standing outside, his muscles gleamed as if they had been cast in steel.

His abundant blood and energy gave him a masculine aura.

He has grown quite a bit taller and is now close to 1.9 meters.

His muscles and bones were so strong it was unbelievable.

On this day, he had just finished his cultivation.

Take a deep breath and prepare to open the system data to see your recent progress.

Meanwhile, inside the city, Xiao Ling sat in the residence of the Hundred Cavalry Commander.

At the head of the table was a man with a stern face, wearing a long black robe with cloud patterns and a short black armor over it.

This man was none other than Lin Tao, a captain of the Hundred Cavalry Division. His strength was unfathomable, and he was known for his iron-bloodedness. It was said that he had killed at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, sect experts.

Even Xiao Ling wouldn't dare to overstep his bounds in front of the Hundred Riders Division.

Lin Tao placed a stack of bamboo slips on the table, tapping his fingers slowly on the surface. He looked at Xiao Ling and said calmly, "You've done well these past few days. Many people above are watching, and even your Xiao family's enemies can't find fault with you."

Hearing Lin Tao say this, Xiao Ling's heart jumped into her throat. Was the centurion position secure?

She couldn't help but think to herself.

Then, Lin Tao continued, "The position of commander of the three passes is yours. As for the location, any place in the three passes is fine. You can choose it yourself. Remember to replenish the troops after you go back. You can set up ten hundred-man teams and disperse them in the three passes. Recently, we have suspected that there are people from sects mixed in in the three passes, but it is difficult to find them now."

Besides that, there's Lu Zheng, your subordinate. You've mentioned him several times, and I've been paying attention to him too. He's doing a very good job. What are your plans for him?

Xiao Ling hadn't expected the captain to personally mention Lu Zheng, and immediately said, "He is a centurion of the personal guards, and also responsible for patrolling the three passes."

"Well, it's not a waste of talent. This person is a real talent, suitable for our Hundred Cavalry Division. How about we just give him the position of Deputy Commander of a Thousand Cavalry, as your deputy?" Lin Tao said with a wave of his hand.

Xiao Ling was startled. She hadn't expected the captain to think so highly of Lu Zheng. In the Hundred Cavalry Division, the deputy commander was no longer considered a low-ranking officer; he had officially entered the middle ranks.

She didn't even dare to plead for Lu Zheng, but Lin Tao gave it to her directly.

It seems that someone in higher-ups has indeed started paying attention to Lu Zheng.