My cultivation techniques can be infinitely fused.

As Lu Zheng walked toward the city gate, his appearance was revealed.

Looking at the familiar face, Lu Xiong couldn't help but show a look of shock. He hadn't heard any news about Lu Zheng for some time.

Unexpectedly, the inspector general who came this time was actually his own son.

Moreover, what's even more troublesome is that he discovered the people Lu Yun had asked him to entertain were from a sect.

Before leaving, the latter told him that fourteen men dressed in black would be entering the city that day, and asked him to make contact with them.

Unexpectedly, they were captured by Lu Zheng before they even entered the city.

While horrified, he was also worried that Lu Yun and he might have been used by the remnants of the sect.

If that's really the case, then it's a serious crime that would lead to the confiscation of one's property.

The county constable standing to the side also looked completely incredulous.

As Lu Xiong's brother-in-law, he naturally understood the relationship between the Lu family and Lu Zheng, and was extremely nervous.

However, as the footsteps drew closer, they all lowered their heads, not daring to look up at the person in front of them.

Lu Xiong already felt guilty towards Lu Zheng, and now that the other party had returned home in glory, who would dare to say anything to him?

At this moment, the county magistrate stepped forward first and said, "Greetings, Your Honor. We have already arranged the campsite and the banquet. Please come in."

As he stepped forward first, the others also bowed in greeting.

Lu Zheng glanced around and said to the county magistrate, "I have some matters to attend to, so I won't stand on ceremony with you gentlemen any longer. I'll head to the camp first."

Then, turning to his subordinates behind him, he said, "Enter the city."

Then, they went inside first, followed closely by the rest of the army.

The deafening sound of horses' hooves rang out at that moment.

As it rushed through the street, it sounded like thunder.

Those who were part of the martial arts world were caught up in the group.

A moment later, Lu Zheng arrived at the arranged residence.

  

The army began to set up camp, and he himself ordered his men to bring Li Tong and fourteen others over.

They had just entered the hall.

Lu Zheng then said coldly, "Tell me, what is the purpose of your visit?"

"My lord, when we came, we were told to wear black, and that someone would meet us at the city gate. However, they didn't specify who it would be. The Xuanjian Sect is usually very cautious in its actions," Li Tong said frankly.

Do you know where the Xuanjian Sect's headquarters is in the Northern Frontier?

"I don't know, but I do know one of their branches. Because we joined recently, the Xuanjian Sect is still wary of us and hasn't gone to their gathering place. But one of the Xuanjian Sect disciples let it slip while drinking at a dinner table."

The Wang family in Fengling County has a branch with about three hundred members, and the branch leader is a True Yuan Realm expert.

"Oh? You're quite straightforward in saying that."

"My lord, we're all just trying to make a living in the martial world. We weren't trained by the Xuanjian Sect, so why should we risk our lives for them?" Li Tong said.

His hair color is grayish-white, perhaps a lingering effect from his early training.

It looks a bit eerie.

However, Lu Zheng never fussed over details when it came to employing people. As long as they could help him, he was willing to use Li Tong: "There is a bottle of Yi Jin Bao Tai Pills in here. Each of you will take one. After taking it, you will be my people."

I can't guarantee anything else, but I can certainly ensure you wealth and prosperity. I'll give you an antidote every month.

Otherwise, all of his meridians would rupture, resulting in death.

Lu Zheng spoke very calmly.

A bitter smile appeared on Li Tong's face: "If we don't agree, will we be executed right now?"

"nature!"

"Alright, let's eat it. Better to live a miserable life than to die a good death." Li Tong and the others took the pills and swallowed them.

Xia Nihuang watched this scene from the side without saying anything.

Then, Lu Zheng looked at Huang Yan beside him and said, "Tell everyone to eat immediately. After eating, come with me out of the city."

"Yes, sir," Huang Yan replied and withdrew.

Li Tong and the others were also freed from their shackles and taken away.

After taking the pills, they could only work for Lu Zheng. If he was not satisfied, he could make them die from the explosion of their meridians.

A moment later, guards brought the food into the room.

Lu Zheng sat imposingly at the table and said to Xia Nihuang, "Eat quickly. After you finish eating, wait for me in the city."

Then, he grabbed a piece of steamed bun, most of which he had already stuffed into his mouth.

Xia Nihuang ate with her usual elegance, whispering between bites, "Are you going to wipe out the Xuanjian Sect's branch?"

"Of course, the sooner the better. Based on my speculation, the Xuanjian Sect should be going into hiding soon. The Wang family is a local powerful family. I didn't expect that they were actually a branch of the Xuanjian Sect. There was no news of them before."

Their family owns two estates, enough to gather enough guards for the front lines, plus over three hundred experts from various sects; their strength is not weak.

"I'll go with you," Xia Nihuang said, looking up.

"No, it's too dangerous. You stay in the city." Lu Zheng's attitude was very firm.

Xia Nihuang is Elder Zhuang's disciple. Since he has brought her out, he cannot allow anything to happen to her.

But the former didn't appreciate it at all, and looked at Lu Zheng and said, "The teacher told me to stay by your side. If you don't take me with you, I'll go back now and tell the teacher that you bullied me."

Seeing Xia Nihuang say such words in a very serious tone.

Lu Zheng almost spat out the meat he had just put in his mouth. How could such a stunningly beautiful face say such a serious thing?

"Fine, fine, you can come with me if you want, but don't wander off. Stay right next to me, or I won't have time to save you," Lu Zheng said impatiently.

Xia Nihuang glanced at him speechlessly. No one had ever dared to treat her like this before. How could Lu Zheng be so rude to her time and time again?

Putting aside her status as a princess, she was undoubtedly a stunning beauty.

However, out of respect for her teacher and the northern border region, she held back.

The princess was very curious to know how Lu Zheng managed to identify the remnants of the sect in the crowd.

Then, she also started eating her food heartily, because she noticed that Lu Zheng was almost finished.

Xia Nihuang knew in her heart that this guy would definitely not wait for her after he finished eating.

Therefore, she had to keep up with Lu Zheng's eating speed.

Sure enough, after a moment Lu Zheng stood up and said, "Let's go."

As she spoke, she walked outside. Actually, she did it on purpose; she didn't want to take Xia Nihuang with her, mainly because the road ahead might be even more dangerous.

If something happens to her, it will be difficult to explain to Elder Zhuang.

I initially thought that this girl must be very hungry after running around all day, and that she was eating slowly because she wasn't full.

They might not follow me anymore.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Xia Nihuang also put down her bowl and chopsticks and stood up.

Seeing this, Lu Zheng could only sigh inwardly.

It's assumed the other person is following along.