My cultivation techniques can be infinitely fused.

The fight with Xiao Zun lasted for a whole morning before it ended.

Lu Zheng was very satisfied with this.

Especially after taking the elixir and sparring with it, the leveling speed is as fast as riding a car.

Xiao Zun was shocked, because during his battles with Lu Zheng, he discovered that the other party was improving almost every moment.

Although it was very subtle, he could clearly feel it.

Both their combat skills and physical strength are increasing.

A complex and admiring look appeared in his eyes; he himself did not possess such cultivation at that age.

After finishing his cultivation, Lu Zheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said jokingly, "How about you follow me from now on?"

"I'll spar with you for a month and leave after the New Year. My identity is too sensitive; staying by your side will only bring you trouble." Xiao Zun didn't respond to Lu Zheng's words, but simply stated the truth.

The latter knew that Xiao Zun was telling the truth, and also understood that the other party did not want to join anyone's ranks at the moment.

Although I didn't know why, I didn't ask any further questions; everyone has their own secrets.

He didn't want to coerce anyone into repaying his kindness; one day, he would tame this fierce tiger.

At that moment, at the gates of Fufeng City, a few out-of-town merchants were walking in. If Lu Zheng were here, he would have noticed that these people were all experts from various sects, and their strength was very high.

After they entered the city, they dispersed.

Some went to inns, while others rented houses in the city.

Meanwhile, inside the Black Ice Terrace government office in the northern frontier, Inspector Wang, sitting in the head seat, looked at Yu Huanong kneeling on the ground below with a cold glint in his eyes and said, "Useless, utterly useless! You are a commander of a thousand men, and Lu Zheng is also a commander of a thousand men, yet you were beaten so badly that your teeth fell out. And you still have the nerve to come to our house to complain."

If word gets out, what will become of the reputation of the Black Ice Platform?

"Godfather, it's not that Huanong is inferior to Lu Zheng, it's just that there are too many of them. I suspect that Xiao Zun is in his residence, otherwise why would Lu Zheng be so desperate to fight me? Please send me some more men, we will definitely bring Lu Zheng back this time." Yu Huanong knelt down and shuffled forward.

She hugged Eunuch Wang's leg and started crying.

"Bang!" The latter kicked it away.

  

"You think the Black Ice Guard is your own private property? That old bastard Yun Chen is not someone to be trifled with? You want to arrest his patrolling commander without any evidence? I think you're getting more and more regressive as you get older." Eunuch Wang's voice was very cold.

Yu Huanong lowered his head and dared not speak.

Then, Eunuch Wang glanced around and said, "However, this Lu Zheng is indeed a troublesome one. This time, because of him, our family was humiliated by Yun Chen. However, we cannot openly deal with the Hundred Cavalry Division, but we can plan in secret."

"Figure it out yourself. If you manage to get revenge, I will protect you. But I won't acknowledge anything I've said once you leave this room. This is all your own decision, understand?"

"Yes, Godfather." Although Yu Huanong's face showed joy, he couldn't help but feel bitter inside.

I've really made a fool of myself. Eunuch Wang clearly wants to make a move against Lu Zheng, but he can't do it openly.

They might still be figuring out who to blame, and then they foolishly come begging to their godfather, only to become a tool in his hands.

But now that things have come to this point, Eunuch Wang has already spoken, and if he doesn't take any further action, he might not have a good time either.

Then, she carefully retreated.

Then they headed towards the Black Ice Platform's cell.

The place is where the most vicious criminals are imprisoned year-round. If you promise to give them an identity and then grant them their freedom after completing the task, there are plenty of people willing to take on the job of beheading them.

Inside the Northern Garrison Headquarters of the Hundred Cavalry Division, Yun Chen sipped his tea, listening to his subordinate's report. After a moment, he raised an eyebrow and said, "You mean the newly appointed Vice Minister of War, Fu Qing, wanted to take Lu Zheng as his apprentice, but he refused?"

One of the Hundred Cavalry Commanders bowed and said, "Yes, many people in the Fufeng Hundred Cavalry Command know about this."

"Clang, clang, clang!" Yun Chen tapped the table with his fingers, his face expressionless.

"This Lord Fu Qing is quite remarkable. From someone with no background, he has become the Vice Minister of War in just a few years. Moreover, it is said that he has countless students and disciples."

He is one of the few people in the court whom I cannot see through. However, there is no harm in Lu Zheng refusing. As a member of the Hundred Cavalry, the first requirement is to be pure, and he did a good job this time.

I didn't expect this; I didn't deliberately try to curry favor.

"It is said that Lord Lu Zheng's mother once saved Fu Qing."

"Hehe, at this point, everything is just an excuse. It's just that Lu Zheng is useful now. But Fu Qing didn't expect Lu Zheng to be so clear-headed. This little guy is making me like him more and more."

"Your Highness and Mr. Zhuang have both gone to Fufeng, right? If Lu Zheng is lucky enough to get close to these two, that would be a real opportunity," Yun Chen said calmly.

Clearly, he didn't like Fu Qing very much.

"You're right, sir," the guard standing below said cautiously.

Then, at Yun Chen's signal, they left the living room.

Lu Zheng was unaware that a conspiracy targeting him seemed to be approaching.

After practicing martial arts with Xiao Zun for a day, his strength improved significantly once again.

As darkness fell, he and Lu Kun went to the Soft Jade Pavilion at Zhao Xin's invitation.

The latter knew that Lu Kun had been alone for many years and liked to listen to music in brothels when he had nothing to do.

Sometimes they would even stay overnight.

So, under the guise of inviting Lu Kun, he actually wanted to get closer to Lu Zheng.

In the past, he had been thinking of waiting for his son to spend two years outside the Great Wall before transferring him back. Now that Lu Zheng had become a patrol commander, he was wondering if he could transfer Zhao Ben back now.

After all, his daughter-in-law is pregnant and will give birth next year.

Although Zhao Ben's garrison was not far away, it was still outside the pass.

He was still worried.

Therefore, Zhao Xin was very enthusiastic today. When he saw Lu Zheng and his nephew enter Ruanyu Pavilion, he immediately went to greet them.

Holding Lu Zheng's hand, she said, "Hehe, the private room on the third floor has been booked. It'll just be the three of us. We'll have a great time today. I've made quite a bit of money following Zheng around lately."

Now that Lu Zheng and Zhao Xin are in cahoots, I dare not speak for other places, but in Fufeng, no one dares to disrespect them.

If they said they'd booked the whole place, then they did. The owner of Soft Jade Pavilion naturally didn't dare say anything more.

And just as they were going upstairs.

At this time, an old house was renovated one street away from Ruanyu Pavilion.

Zhuang Xuqiu sat in the dimly lit living room, next to the prince who had been in the carriage that day, wearing a moon-white dress. Now, he had removed his veil, revealing bright eyes, white teeth, and skin as smooth as snow.

Most importantly, the air of nobility he exuded made people afraid to look him directly in the eye.

Xiao Ling waved her hand to disperse the musty smell and said softly, "Elder Zhuang, you can stay at my Hundred Cavalry Division. Why go back to the old house? No one has lived there for so long."

Moreover, the Hundred Cavalry's garrison is safer.

"It was my oversight. I've been away all these years and have almost forgotten my roots. The Zhuang family came from Fufeng back then. Although we've been exiled, returning is like returning to our roots. Miss Xiao, there's no need to persuade me." Zhuang Xuqiu looked around and said with emotion.

"Alright, cousin, I'll be staying here with my teacher for the next few days. He likes peace and quiet, and this place is just right. It's getting late, so you should head back now. As for your safety, don't worry about it. Although my teacher isn't what he used to be, you know how strong he is. In Fufeng City, if you encounter someone he can't even handle..."

Even your Hundred Cavalry Commandery can't stop them.

"Alright, I've stationed a hundred-man squad nearby. You can give me orders if you need anything." After saying that, Xiao Ling turned and left.

What no one knew was that Fufeng City was destined to be anything but peaceful today.

As darkness fell, a large number of vendors appeared on the street where the Soft Jade Pavilion was located.

The line continued all the way to the other end of the street, with people in twos and threes, still stubbornly hawking their wares despite not having many customers.