My cultivation method shines upon all heavens.

Lu Ming looked up.

In the center of the courtyard, Wang An sat upright on a bamboo chair, covered with a thin blanket, his face pale and his eyes cold.

Behind him, several middle-aged men and dozens of young men were staring at the doorway with predatory eyes.

The heads of the Wang, Zhang, Lin, and Hong families are all listed.

Lu Ming stepped into the gate of the Prince's Mansion, followed closely by the Yin Tiger Guards.

He glanced at the crowd behind Wang An and chuckled softly:

"As expected, Zhang, Lin, Hong, and Wang have all gathered together today."

He tilted his head, a playful glint in his eyes:

"What is this? Closing the door to beat the dog?"

"Hahaha……"

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted from the Yin Tiger Guards behind him, echoing through the empty courtyard.

"How dare you... a lowly commoner spout such nonsense here!"

Wang Lie's face darkened, and he suddenly stepped forward and shouted angrily.

The heads of the Zhang, Lin, and Hong families, all with angry expressions, shouted and cursed:

"That's right! You bunch of pigs and dogs, don't you even know who's protecting you, protecting this Great Zhao realm!"

"You heartless bastards! Our ancestors followed our great ancestor in conquering the world and fighting demons to bring us this peaceful and prosperous world... Instead of being grateful, you dare to repay kindness with enmity!"

"A lowly person is just a lowly person, only fit to be treated like a beast of burden. Give them a little attitude and they think they can turn the world upside down!"

That night, all four families were still shaken.

If it weren't for the timely message from the Wang family, they would already be beheaded by now.

Even if they managed to escape with their lives, looking at the bloodstains still wet on the armor of the soldiers in front of them, they knew without a doubt that their own mansion had been massacred and their relatives and servants were likely to be killed.

All the pent-up frustration, fear, and rage transformed into a deep-seated hatred, which poured out.

The Yin Tiger Guards found each word grating, their eyes flashing with cold light, their grip on their sword hilts creaking, and their killing intent almost overflowing.

Lu Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, treating it as a dog's bark.

After a long while, he slowly raised his eyes:

"Are you done talking?"

He chuckled softly and spoke in a clear voice:

"Brothers, these big shots have done so much for us, they've worked so hard... What should we do?"

The Yin Tiger Guards were taken aback for a moment, then responded in unison:

"I am ready to obey your orders, sir!"

Lu Minglang burst out laughing:

"Alright! Then let's send them to the underworld to cry to their ancestors and end their arduous lives, shall we?"

"The burden of the world is so heavy, they cannot bear it... How about we work harder and shoulder it all?"

The group of Yin Tiger Guards were taken aback, then their lips curled into a ferocious smile, and they shouted excitedly:

"What you say is absolutely right, sir... We will take full responsibility!"

Wang Lie and the heads of the Zhang, Lin, and Hong families suddenly changed their expressions, their hearts sinking.

They had lived most of their lives and roamed Yinhu County for decades, but had never been driven to such a state by such lowly people.

At this moment, looking at the wolf-like ferocity in the eyes of this group of soldiers, I felt a chill for the first time ever.

"alright--"

At this moment, a loud yet slightly weak voice suddenly broke the eerie atmosphere in the courtyard.

Wang An slowly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the several powerful but cowardly family heads beside him, and spoke in a deep voice:

"Our ancestors followed the founding emperor in establishing the country and the family through military force, and the strong have always been respected."

"This rhetoric of loyalty and righteousness is fine for fooling the common people on ordinary days..."

"Trying to use your wit and cleverness in front of Lord Lu, don't you think you're just showing off your limited skills before an expert?"

After saying that, he turned to look at Lu Ming, a sinister smile swirling in his eyes:

"Don't you think so, Lord Lu?"

Faced with this blatant mockery, Lu Ming simply smiled:

"Heh, even after being beaten to a pulp like this by Young Hero Lian Feng, you're still so stubborn?"

Upon hearing this, Wang An could no longer maintain his smile and let out a cold laugh:

"Lu Ming, do you think that all we've done after occupying Yinhu County for so many years is use these methods?"

Insects that he could once easily crush now require his full effort to kill.

His mind was also filled with complex and unfathomable feelings at that moment.

Lu Ming narrowed his eyes slightly.

Indeed, while the other party's methods caused him some trouble, they were still underhanded and could not cause him any serious damage.

"Oh...then I wonder if Chief Wang has any other brilliant ideas?"

He smiled slightly and looked directly at the other person.

Wang An's chubby face twitched incessantly, and he let out a sinister laugh:

"Guess... what our upright and just magistrate will do after he lets the two of us fight like dogs?"

"Whether you win or lose, what do you think will happen to the women and children in your family?"

Lu Ming's pupils contracted sharply, his mind raced, and he instantly understood many things.

Liu Zhiyuan will make a move against Shen Ru and the other two.

If he manages to kill Wang An by chance, Shen Ru and the others will become his trump card to threaten him;

If he loses, Shen Ru and the others will be handed over to Wang An to appease his anger.

In any case, Wang An would have been even more injured by then, and would no longer be able to pose a threat to him.

"and……"

Wang An suddenly looked up and shouted in a cold voice:

Do you think I'll pass on this card?

Lu Ming was startled.

Clearly, Wang An had also sent someone to the Lu residence.

At this moment, the Lu family is likely to be besieged by two groups of people at the same time.

Just as his mind was in turmoil, a cold shout suddenly rang out—

"Let's do it!"

Lu Ming knew something was wrong, but it was too late.

"Pfft... Pfft...!"

Two long swords were suddenly pulled out from his sides and plunged deep into his waist.

The sound of the blade piercing flesh was exceptionally clear; the cold iron blade sliced ​​along the ribs, and warm blood instantly soaked through the robes.

"I'm so sorry, Lord Lu... Lord Wang An has given far too much."

Wu Dunru's sinister voice rang out from his right, and the long sword involuntarily plunged even deeper.

"Lord Lu, you are a good person... but unfortunately you are still too naive."

Luo Guanshan's voice was deep and powerful, full of smugness. He kept churning the long knife in his hand, turning it into a bloody mess.

"What are you doing!"

"grown ups!"

"Lord Lu!"

Only then did the Yin Tiger Guards realize what was happening, and they roared and rushed forward.

Luo Guanshan and Wu Dunru exchanged a glance, then suddenly drew their long swords.

"boom--"

The two kicked Lu Ming backward and flashed to Wang An's side, looking at their former colleague with smug expressions.

Lu Ming clutched his waist tightly with both hands, and bright red blood kept gushing out from between his fingers, instantly staining his hands red.

His body went limp, and he collapsed into the arms of the group of Yin Tiger Guards.

His face was ashen, his breathing was rapid and disordered, and his vision blurred intermittently.

He looked weakly at the crowd opposite him, who were still sneering, and finally understood completely:

"So... everything was for this moment."

Tonight, as he gradually establishes his authority within the Yin Tiger Guard, the Yin Tiger Guard is also gradually gaining his trust.

Luo Guanshan and Wu Dunru, these two deeply buried spies, made him lower his guard without him even noticing.

What Wang An just said was both part of his plan and an attempt to distract him and create an opportunity for Luo Guanshan and the other man.

"While I was calculating the tiger's moves, the tiger was also calculating mine. Hehe..."

He sighed, and his vision blurred.

"My lord...my lord..."

Amidst the urgent shouts of the Yin Tiger Guards, he gradually lost consciousness.

His eyelids closed heavily, and he slumped down in the hands of those who were supporting him.