The First Venerable of All Paths

"Brother Fang Xuan, this is for you."

Lu Zhao then took out a small box and pushed it to Fang Xuan.

The box also has a complex badge engraved on it.

Fang Xuan had seen this badge on horseback at the entrance of the inn.

It is the emblem of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce and also the clan emblem of the Lu family.

"This is......"

Fang Xuan looked at Lu Zhao with a puzzled expression.

Lu Zhao smiled and said, "Open it and take a look."

The box was opened, and inside was a jade pendant shaped like a leaf.

It was similar to the cyan jade pendant that Lu Zhao had taken out earlier, but it was black.

"A jade pendant with bloodline?"

Fang Xuan's expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "Madam Lu, this is too valuable, I can't accept it."

The Bloodline Jade Pendant is an extremely special weapon, also known as a Blood Weapon.

This item is created when a martial artist, nearing the end of their lifespan, uses a special secret method to integrate all their power into a jade talisman.

Moreover, those who can create bloodline jade pendants must have extremely high requirements for their own bloodline, and their cultivation level must be at least at the Divine Intent Realm.

The Divine Soul Talisman that Senior Brother Wan from the Dao Seeking Sect produced was almost identical.

However, the stronger the essence blood injected into the bloodline jade pendant, the stronger its power.

Even if this bloodline jade pendant in front of him is not as good as the cyan blood weapon in Lu Zhao's hand, it can at least unleash a full-force attack comparable to that of a Divine Intent Realm expert.

Actually, this thing was nothing special to Fang Xuan.

However, Lu Zhao herself has no cultivation, yet she needs to control such a large force as the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce. She needs this thing more than anyone else.

This can save your life in a critical moment.

This sentiment is too heavy.

Xiao Jinyu, standing to the side, had a glint of shrewdness in her phoenix eyes.

"Don't refuse."

Lu Zhao glanced at Manman, who was still fast asleep, and said softly, "Compared to my Manman, I think this thing is too stingy."

"But......"

Lu Zhao interrupted Fang Xuan, feigning anger, and said, "If you keep being so polite with my sister, I'm going to get angry."

"Besides, although this thing is rare, I can get it anytime I want."

Lu Zhao wasn't just boasting.

With her status as the president of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, even though she is currently being targeted and ostracized within the chamber, she can still manage to acquire a considerable amount of wealth.

"If you don't accept it, you're disrespecting your older sister."

Seeing that Lu Zhao had put it this way, Fang Xuan couldn't refuse.

"In that case, thank you very much, Madam Lu."

Fang Xuan hesitated for a moment, then transmitted his voice, saying, "Madam Lu, the secret technique of sealing the spirit meridians can only be performed before the child is born. Madam Lu must be very careful about this."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao trembled, and his eyes turned red.

She had actually suspected this for a long time.

But receiving confirmation from Fang Xuan still made Lu Zhao extremely uncomfortable.

Those capable of committing such a heinous act at that particular time were nothing more than a handful of individuals.

Lu Zhao quickly composed himself.

It seems that the weakness of these past years has made those people forget that the reason they were able to sit in the position of chairman as ordinary people was not because of their Lu family bloodline, but because they fought their way to the top!

She said nothing, but gave Fang Xuan a barely perceptible nod to express her gratitude.

Fang Xuan only touched on the point briefly and did not say anything more.

He was unaware that because of his words, Lu Zhao, upon returning to the clan, would unleash a bloody purge.

......

"Knock knock".

Manman had just woken up when there was another knock on the door.

It wasn't as violent as before, and it wasn't Yu Cheng who came.

"Madam, the second young master says we should go."

"Brother Fang Xuan, I'm leaving now."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao sighed helplessly.

Fang Xuan nodded.

They had the map and were about to leave Weixin Town.

"If you ever go to Mingyue County in the future, remember to come and visit your sister."

Lu Zhao stood up and said with a smile, "Sister will repay your kindness today properly when the time comes."

When Mingyue County was mentioned, Fang Xuan suddenly thought of Li Xintong.

If he remembered correctly, Li Xintong was also in Mingyue County.

"it is good."

Faced with Lu Zhao's goodwill, Fang Xuan readily agreed.

"Brother Fang Xuan, you absolutely have to come!"

Manman waved to Fang Xuan, saying with some reluctance, "Manman will take you to eat something delicious later."

"it is good."

Fang Xuan pinched Manman's little face and said with a smile, "Brother is waiting for that day."

Lu Zhaogang had just left the inn with Manman when Yu Cheng walked straight in.

His face was pale, clearly indicating that he had been seriously injured.

"So you're Fang Xuan."

Yu Cheng looked at Fang Xuan with a hint of arrogance on his face.

But Fang Xuan saw a hint of killing intent in his eyes.

"What's up?"

Fang Xuan spoke in a calm tone, seemingly unconcerned about Yu Cheng's attitude towards him.

"My young master asked me to pass on a message to you."

Yu Cheng said in a low voice, "You healed Miss, and he will remember this kindness."

Fang Xuan's eyes flashed, and he said, "Manager Yu, are you threatening me?"

"You're wronging me."

Yu Cheng said with a forced smile, "My Lu family is not the kind of ungrateful people."

He glanced at Xiao Jinyu and said meaningfully, "Just a friendly reminder, don't follow the wrong person."

"OK."

Fang Xuan nodded and said, "Then thank you very much for informing me, Steward Yu. I am extremely grateful."

Despite sensing the coldness in Fang Xuan's tone, Yu Cheng remained unconcerned.

If a young man who is about to die is smart enough to ask his young master for help, he might still have a chance to live.

If not, then it's a wasted death.

Thinking that curing that little bitch will allow you to curry favor with the Sihai Chamber of Commerce and climb the social ladder to the Lu family is wishful thinking.

"Young man, I've delivered my message. Farewell."

Yu Cheng said with a smile, "I've thought it through. Remember to pay your respects to my young master."

"roll!"

Fang Xuan said coldly, "If you bark again, you die."

"A mere steward of the Lu family at the Qi Condensation Realm dares to threaten me? Does he really think Fang Xuan wouldn't dare to kill anyone?"

"Okay, okay."

Hearing Fang Xuan's words, Yu Cheng laughed in fury, saying sinisterly, "I hope you'll still be so tough then!"

Yu Cheng turned and left.

"Are we just going to let him go like that?"

Xiao Jinyu looked at Fang Xuan and said, "This doesn't seem like your usual temperament."

"Stop making sarcastic remarks."

Fang Xuan said irritably, "If it weren't for not wanting to cause any unnecessary trouble, he wouldn't have been able to leave this room today."

"Okay, I apologize for taking the initiative before."

Xiao Jinyu could easily tell that Fang Xuan was blaming her for introducing Lu Zhao to him and causing so much trouble.

Xiao Jinyu said, "Although the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is a complex and intertwined power structure, it will still be beneficial for you to get in touch with Lu Zhao."

"benefit?"

Fang Xuan said, "I think there are no benefits, but a lot of trouble."

"You only know one side of the story, not the other."

Xiao Jinyu said, "The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce respects the Lu family; however, the Lu family has always been led by women."

This was something Fang Xuan hadn't expected.

"Don't be fooled by the fact that Madam Lu is currently facing discrimination and difficulties; it's because she has devoted all her energy to her daughter over the years."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Now that you have cured her daughter, Chairman Lu has no more worries. The Sihai Chamber of Commerce and the Lu family will be purged."

"But what does that have to do with me?"

Fang Xuan rolled his eyes and said, "Does Madam Lu really think she can help me deal with Nangong Xingyu?"

"As long as you are willing to marry into the Lu family, then it will happen."

Xiao Jinyu smiled, her eyes narrowing.

Fang Xuan was annoyed: "Speak like a human!"

"Okay, okay, okay."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Besides the map of the cave, there is another benefit to befriending Lu Zhao, namely that the Lu family controls a blood pool."

"A blood pool?"

Fang Xuan looked puzzled.

"The blood pool of the Lu family has been passed down for hundreds of years."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Moreover, the Lu family throws countless rare medicinal herbs into the blood pool every year, creating an excellent cultivation ground."

"If you can enter the Blood Pool to cultivate, it will greatly benefit you."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Every three years, countless people want to enter the Lu family's blood pool to cultivate, including the successors of forces such as the Beast Taming Hall and the Sunset Valley."

"In that case, the Lu family's blood pool is indeed an extraordinary place."

Fang Xuan stroked his chin, showing some interest.

"That's natural."

Xiao Jinyu said, "The Lu family's blood pool can not only temper the physical body, but also increase the probability of breaking through to the Divine Intent Realm in the future. You can tell how important it is."

"Increase the probability of breaking through to the Divine Realm?"

Fang Xuan gasped, then asked in confusion, "If that's the case, why doesn't this Madam Lu have even a single Divine Intent Realm guard by her side?"

"That's now."

Xiao Jinyu said meaningfully, "In the future, it's hard to say."

"Anyway, you should keep this bloodline jade pendant safe. It might be the key to your entry into the Lu family's blood pool."

Fang Xuan understood.

However, he also realized that the internal problems of the Lu family were bigger and more troublesome than he had imagined.

However, none of this concerns him.

His immediate priority is to enter the Azure Lotus Secret Realm and seek an opportunity to break through to the Condensation Realm.

"Alright, let's talk about that ancient cave dwelling."

Fang Xuan said, "This is what we agreed on beforehand."

"That's natural."

Xiao Jinyu said, "Actually, there isn't much information about this ancient cave dwelling. I only saw a few fragments of information while inside the building."

Xiao Jinyu transmitted her voice, "However, the owner of this cave was a powerful figure who had broken through to the Divine Intent Realm in his previous life."

Fang Xuan's expression changed in surprise.

"The Profound Realm!"

To transcend divine will is to attain profound understanding.

He never expected that the owner of this cave would be a Transcendent Realm expert.

Fang Xuan knew even better that this was not a cave dwelling at all.

It is a secret realm.

In other words, the master of this Azure Lotus Secret Realm is a Transcendent Realm being.

"good."

Xiao Jinyu glanced at Fang Xuan and said, word by word, "I also found out that the owner of this cave is a sword cultivator."

"What?"

Fang Xuan abruptly stood up and said in a deep voice, "A sword cultivator at the Transcendent Realm? Are you sure?"

"Although it's only part of the information we found, it shouldn't be false."

Xiao Jinyu said, "So, you should know how many people will be attracted when the cave opens."

"The martial arts legacy of a mere Transcendent Realm expert is enough to make those sects and forces move at the mere mention of it."

Fang Xuan exhaled a breath of stale air and said, "With the sword dao inheritance among them, this battle for the cave dwellings will likely unleash a bloody storm."

"Scared?"

"Afraid?"

Fang Xuan grinned, his eyes gleaming.

"If you don't take what Heaven offers, you'll suffer the consequences!"