My cultivation techniques can be infinitely fused.

Lu Zheng is very satisfied with his new home.

With his own yard, he no longer needed to hide from people when practicing his sword.

After all, there are always people working at the Hundred Cavalry Commandery's headquarters every day.

His martial arts practice is so loud that it inevitably affects others.

Although no one will say anything, you still need to be careful.

Now that I have my own space, I feel much more comfortable.

Then, they began practicing swordsmanship.

"Dragon and Elephant Body Forging Sword" is also a technique used to temper the body while practicing swordsmanship.

However, the effects of cultivation were much better than before.

At the same level, combat power has increased by at least 30%.

Moreover, it is more effective for body tempering.

As Lu Zheng raised his sword and hammered the chain, he had just finished a round of swordplay.

System data surfaced in my mind.

[Host has practiced the first-class superior skill "Dragon Elephant Body Forging Blade" once, proficiency +2]

Sure enough, my proficiency had increased a bit compared to when I practiced on my own in the past.

Don't underestimate this small amount; for Lu Zheng...

That means the speed at which you improve your strength has doubled.

A surge of passion welled up within me.

Then, they practiced again.

Lu Zheng stopped practicing after doing it three times.

It wasn't that he didn't want to train anymore, but that his body couldn't take it anymore.

This sword technique is domineering; if one practices it to the limit, it can easily leave hidden health problems.

"Phew, I need to buy some pills as soon as possible. If I had pills, I wouldn't have to go through all this trouble," Lu Zheng muttered to himself, taking a deep breath.

Then he picked up a towel and wiped the sweat off his body.

Then they went back inside to rest.

He slept very soundly and didn't get up until the sun was high in the sky the next day.

  

After checking in at the Hundred Cavalry Commandery, I changed my clothes and went out.

After all, it was a visit to my cousin's house, so wearing a full suit of armor was inappropriate.

On the street, he bought some tonics and snacks, spending more than ten taels of silver.

Although Lu Zheng didn't have much money, it was his first time visiting his cousin's house, so he should bring something decent.

After everything is arranged.

Lu Zheng took out the address his cousin Lu Wan had written for him and headed towards the Zhao family's residence.

He was, after all, his cousin, and the Zhao family didn't have a regular relationship with the Lu family. He had only met his cousin briefly when she got married.

As for my cousin's husband's elders, I don't even know their names.

It was only because Lu Wan provided the address that we were able to find it; otherwise, we might not have been able to.

"Number 35 Sweetwater Lane, this is it. The house isn't small either," Lu Zheng muttered to himself as he looked up at the house in front of him.

The gate is painted red, and there are two stone lions outside.

Lu Zheng stepped forward and slammed his hand on the door, making a dull thud.

Then, a servant in a gray short jacket came out. Seeing that Lu Zheng was dressed appropriately, he didn't make things difficult for him, but instead asked, "May I ask who you are looking for, young master?"

"I'm looking for your young mistress, Lu Wan. She's my cousin," Lu Zheng said softly.

The servant immediately said, "So it's Young Master Lu. I'll go and inform the young mistress right away."

After saying that, he ran into the courtyard.

After a short while, Lu Wan came out with tears in her eyes. After she came out, she looked Lu Zheng up and down, and then choked up and said, "Where have you been all this time? All the soldiers in your batch have died."

I thought, I thought you were gone too.

Even after you asked your brother-in-law to inquire, he still couldn't find out anything.

Come home with me.

Lu Wan's arms trembled slightly, as if she were afraid that her younger brother would disappear.

Lu Zheng smiled and said, "I'm perfectly fine. I ran into a little trouble on the way, but I'm okay, so don't worry, sister."

Lu Wan glared at him: "Don't scare me like that again."

Only then did he notice what Lu Zheng was holding: "Why did you come here with so much stuff?"

"It's not for you, it's for my brother-in-law's parents. I've come all this way to see my elders, so I should bring them something. Otherwise, people will say that my sister's family doesn't know any manners."

"You think you know so much?" Lu Wan patted her brother's arm and said.

Despite saying that, a look of satisfaction still appeared in his eyes.

Lu Zheng then said, "Let's visit my brother-in-law's parents first."

Lu Wan hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, I'll take you there."

My father-in-law and husband are not here; they won't be back until noon. Only my mother-in-law is here now.

She was worried that the other person would say something unpleasant.

But Lu Zheng has come, so it's only proper to go and see him; we can't stop him.

Moreover, Lu Wan was unaware that Lu Zheng had gone to the Hundred Cavalry Division and assumed that he was in the border army, so she still needed her father-in-law and husband's help.

That makes it even more necessary to go.

When she arrived outside her mother-in-law's courtyard, Lu Wan said to the woman guarding the door, "Aunt Sun, my cousin is here to visit me and also to pay a visit to my mother-in-law. Please let him know."

The strong woman at the door glanced at Lu Zheng and said, "Please wait a moment, young mistress."

Then he walked in.

A moment later, the woman came out and said to Lu Wan, "Young Madam, the Old Madam said he is reciting scriptures. He appreciates the sentiment, but he won't see anyone else."

Lu Wan's expression changed; she hadn't expected her mother-in-law to be so disrespectful.

Lu Zheng, without changing his expression, handed the items to the woman and said, "These are things I bought. Please give them to the old lady."

After saying that, he and Lu Wan turned and left.

The latter looked at Lu Zheng and said, "Ah Zheng, don't mind. My mother-in-law doesn't see anyone when she's chanting scriptures. I'll make your favorite dish today."

Lu Zheng nodded and smiled, "I'm here to see my older sister. The others are just passing by and won't mind."

However, she knew in her heart that her older sister was indeed not having a good life in her husband's family, just as she had heard.

Then, Lu Zheng continued, "Does your family know about the incident with the garrison?"

"I know, it caused quite a stir, but it's been suppressed now. Uncle, Uncle's side doesn't seem to be looking for them..."

"I thought of that a long time ago. Anyway, his son took my place at the academy, so I don't owe him anything now. From now on, we'll go our separate ways." Lu Zheng's voice turned cold as he said this.

The father doesn't even care about the fact that his son's fate is unknown.

"Okay." Lu Wan responded, then pulled Lu Zheng along and walked towards her courtyard.

However, at that moment, two figures walked in through the door.

Both men were of similarly robust build, but one was older, probably in his forties, and had a short beard.

He was wearing black iron armor, his hand resting on the hilt of a sword.

The other person was younger and was also wearing armor.

They ran right into Lu Zheng and his group.

Upon seeing the two, Lu Wan tugged at her younger brother's sleeve and said, "A-Ming, this is my father-in-law, and this is your brother-in-law, Zhao Ben. They both serve in the border army."

Lu Zheng clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Uncle; greetings, Brother-in-law."

Zhao Ben glanced at him, a smile appearing on his face: "No need to be so polite, make yourself at home here. Let's have a drink today."

Zhao Xin, who was standing to the side, hadn't paid much attention at first and just nodded perfunctorily. However, when he caught a glimpse of Lu Zheng's appearance, he was stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on his face.