Mysterious World: I Have a Lost Heavenly Court

"How can this guy be so strong!"

Lu Changqing is the only person in Heishan County who can remove the Holy Temple Lord's mark.

Both the left and right protectors recognized Lu Changqing.

None of them thought or believed that Lu Changqing could have such formidable strength!

Seeing Lu Changqing suddenly appear before him, a look of fear and apprehension flashed across the Left Protector's face.

He had assumed that Lu Changqing was merely a Daoist cultivator at the Qi Refining stage.

As a result, the speed it has unleashed is now something he can hardly keep up with!

I'll die, I'll die...

In an instant, the Left Protector realized the situation.

So he made a decision in an instant.

Before Lu Changqing's incomparably fierce fist landed,

His internal organs were immediately pierced by his own blood and qi.

In an instant, black blood gushed out, and he was instantly covered in blood.

"The True Method of Blood God's Weapon Dissolution!!"

It was the same angry shout filled with terror.

However, compared to the Right Protector's body, which was blasted into dust.

The Left Protector's body exploded as Lu Changqing's fist landed!

It turned into a sky full of blood mist!

As a result, all of Lu Changqing's punches missed their mark!

"what?"

Lu Changqing's punch pierced through the blood mist, causing his force to miss and his movement to pause slightly.

Just as he was wondering what was happening, he saw that the blood mist seemed to come alive and dissipate towards the horizon!

He could clearly sense that the cold, bloodthirsty aura emanating from the Left Protector had not disappeared, but had simply weakened considerably.

"He's not dead!"

"They just used trickery to escape!"

Lu Changqing's eyes were sharp; he knew full well the importance of not letting the tiger return to the mountain.

So he reached for the talisman in his robes, planning to use a large number of talismans to try to disperse the blood mist completely and nip the Left Protector's escape attempt in the bud.

But then, about a hundred paces away, came a heavy, cold snort.

"You treacherous little thief, how dare you hide right under my nose for so long!"

"Die!"

The next instant, a dazzling blade of light ripped through the sky, like a bolt of lightning suddenly flashing across the heavens.

For a fleeting moment, Lu Changqing thought it was already dawn.

As the blade's edge dissipated, a scream echoed from within the blood mist: "Ah—"

At this moment, Lu Changqing saw the blood mist condense again, transforming into the figure of the Left Protector, falling from a height of several meters.

"A great opportunity!"

His heart skipped a beat, his eyes hardened, and he immediately pressed his body down and kicked upwards with both legs!

The blood and qi circulated in his fists, but he did not use his pure yang power again!

He slammed the falling Left Protector's body towards his heart!

"boom--"

As the fist pierced his heart, he also grasped the rhomboid crystal in his chest that could replenish spiritual energy!

He recognized the voice. It was Zhou Wu.

The sharp, suddenly bright blade light matched the original owner's memories.

so...

He immediately crushed the rhombus-shaped crystal, and spiritual power surged into his body.

The vortex of spiritual energy rotating in the dantian completely replenishes and digests the newly added spiritual energy.

[The subject has effectively cultivated the Qingfeng Technique, with proficiency increased by 104]

【Gentle Breeze Technique (Proficient, 104/2000)】

As expected... after reaching the Qi Refining stage, the replenishment efficiency of spiritual energy at the same level becomes lower...

If you want to achieve that same rapid replenishment of spiritual energy as before, you will need a higher level of spiritual energy.

It seems we'd need to defeat the evil spirits at the third realm, such as the Condensation Realm or the Blood Exchange Realm...

"Thump."

"Bang."

The former was the sound of Lu Changqing landing gently, while the latter was the dull sound of the Left Protector hitting the ground.

Although Lu Changqing had achieved his goal, his eyes never left the corpse of the Left Protector, ready to deliver the final blow at any moment.

"No need to look anymore. His life force has been cut off, his meridians are shattered, and there is absolutely no possibility of him coming back to life."

At this moment, Zhou Wu leaped over and landed in front of Lu Changqing.

"Greetings, Brother Zhou Wu." Lu Changqing clasped his hands in greeting upon receiving the reply.

Zhou Wu did not respond, but his somewhat weathered face showed surprise and confusion as he looked at Lu Changqing.

More than ten years ago, when he was not yet a constable, he had contact with the original owner of this body.

As the saying goes, you can see the big picture from small details.

At first glance, he was convinced that Lu Changqing would only ever be an ordinary rich young master of the Lu family.

The only one who can carry the Lu family banner is Lu Ri.

But tonight, his views suddenly changed!

Zhou Wu's eyes swept over the corpses of the many beggars on the ground.

There was also a mass of flesh that had clearly been smashed to pieces by a flurry of punches...

My eye twitched involuntarily.

Enough!

You have the strength!

When he turned to look at Lu Changqing again, his eyes were filled with astonishment: "So, you killed all these cult members by yourself?"

Lu Changqing nodded and smiled, "Exactly."

"I have long suspected that the Zheng family has ties to demons, but I have no evidence."

"But tonight, I found some clues at the mine, so I followed them."

"After confirming my strength was sufficient to deal with the demons, I took action and took it down; otherwise, I was afraid they would retreat again..."

As he finished speaking, he pointed to the corpses on the ground behind him that had not turned into mummies.

There were also some sinister beggars with fearful and bewildered expressions.

Zhou Wu's gaze swept across the crowd. Although he didn't recognize them, he did spot a few familiar faces.

"You little brat..."

He looked at Lu Changqing and couldn't help but scrutinize him from head to toe, as if he wanted to get to know Lu Changqing all over again.

Finally, Zhou Wu took a deep breath: "Come with me. Let's take these guys back to the county government office first, do a little investigation, and I'll take care of things for you and go to the mine."

"besides..."

He gave Lu Changqing a deep look: "You killed two protectors from one of the branches of the [Ten Thousand Immortals Army] tonight. You might be in big trouble afterward."

"We'll have to be careful from now on..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changqing felt a sense of doubt.

Wan Xianjun?

He wanted to ask Zhou Wu more questions, but saw that Zhou Wu had already begun to clean up the mess.

Zhou Wu did not inquire about Lu Changqing's acquisition of the rhombus-shaped crystal.

Lu Changqing did not speak under the current circumstances.

"Let's deal with the problems at the mine first!"

"Then ask Zhou Wu, what exactly is the Ten Thousand Immortals Army!"

However, it's not hard to guess that it's definitely related to the left and right guardians, as well as the blood zombie.

...

...

The night was as dark as ink, thick and dense.

In Heishan County, the area around the mines in the outer mountains is covered with talismans for exorcising evil spirits, and various torches are used for lighting.

But at this moment, the miners who were working the night shift were also taking a break.

Therefore, the mountains are tranquil.

Since Lu Changqing was not around, Qingyun was not in the mood to rest, so she meditated and cultivated.

"Knock knock knock".

Hearing a knock on the courtyard gate, she opened her eyes, her brows furrowing slightly.

Not a young master.

If it were the young master, he would have simply climbed over the wall to get in.

She hesitated for a moment, then strode out of the house, turned around, closed the door, and then went to open the courtyard gate.

Standing outside the door was Zheng Xiangqian, with an unusual smile on his face.

Qingyun frowned. "Second Master Zheng? What's the matter so late?"

Zheng Xiangqian asked, "Qingyun, has Changqing already gone to sleep?"

Qingyun replied indifferently, "Hmm."

Zheng Xiangqian didn't seem to care, and simply said, "Please call out to let Changqing get up. I have important matters to discuss with him."

"It's related to evil spirits in the mine and subsequent mineral production; it's very important!"

Upon hearing this, Qingyun's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly she marveled at the young master's foresight!

If she also leaves with the young master.

After knocking on the door for a long time without any response, judging from Zheng Xiangqian's attitude, he was bound to climb over the wall to check.

If we hadn't seen them, it might have ruined the young master's important plans and schemes!

Qingyun is still in the courtyard, so it's impossible for her to reveal Lu Changqing's tracking clues.

So he simply said coldly, "It's too late, young master is very tired and needs to rest."

"No matter how important it is, let's talk about it tomorrow!"

After saying that, she was about to close the courtyard gate.

"Snap—"

Zheng Xiangqian's large hand stopped Qingyun from closing the courtyard gate.

His expression gradually turned cold: "You brat, you're just a maid. Calling you by your name is giving you face."

"This matter is of paramount importance, concerning the life and death of the Lu and Zheng families! You think you can just refuse to see them?"

"Get out of my way!"

After receiving instructions from the Dharma Protector, Zheng Xiangqian was able to confirm it.

As long as we lure Lu Changqing away.

Currently, only Lu Yue remains in the Lu family, who is still investigating evil spirits with Qingfeng Temple and others.

Adding to the subsequent arrangements of the Ten Thousand Immortals Army...

The Lu family is already capable of collapsing without a fight!

Even Heishan County might fall into the Zheng family's hands.

Thinking of this, he rushed over that very night, planning to lure the enemy into a trap.

So, let alone a mere Qingyun, even if Wu Lin were here, he would still want to talk to Lu Changqing about the mine.

"You dare!"

Qingyun showed no fear in the face of Zheng Xiangqian's attack and directly fought back!

Zheng Xiangqian was visibly taken aback for a moment, then laughed angrily: "You're just a maidservant, do you really think you can lay a hand on the second head of the Zheng family?"

"I think you don't want your young master to be able to mine and report back to the imperial court in peace!"

Faced with such a threat, Qingyun remained silent, but her unwavering stance demonstrated her attitude.

"You damned maid, get out of my way!"

As he spoke, he struck Qingyun with a palm!

"boom--"

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared and landed in front of Qingyun, meeting Zheng Xiangqian's attack head-on.

Dengdengdeng.

Zheng Xiangqian took three steps back.

Upon closer inspection, they were astonished to find that Lu Changqing had changed his clothes.

"Young Master!" Qingyun's eyes sparkled, her face filled with surprise and joy.

Lu Changqing patted Qingyun's small hand in response, then looked at Zheng Xiangqian, whose face was gloomy, and laughed, "Second Brother Zheng, you're too hasty."

Hearing these insulting words, Zheng Xiangqian angrily retorted, "Lu Changqing!"

"No matter what, I'm a close friend of your father despite our age difference. I won't allow you to humiliate your elders like this, and neither will the Zheng family!"

"Apologize to me!"

Lu Changqing did not respond, but only said, "You've colluded with demons, which will likely lead to the execution of your entire Zheng family. How dare you speak so arrogantly here?"

Zheng Xiangqian's heart skipped a beat, but he maintained his composure, his expression turning even more ashamed and indignant: "You're framing me, trying to pin this on the Zheng family, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, a cacophony of footsteps echoed from the wide mining road behind him, shaking the ground slightly.

Looking at Lu Changqing's expression and eyes, Zheng Xiangqian couldn't help but turn around and take a look.

Then, his expression turned to astonishment, which then transformed into a thick sense of despair and disbelief.

Leading the group was none other than Zhou Wu, who was already dressed in his official robes.

Behind him were a group of officers, soldiers, yamen runners, and men in white.

They also bet on several discarded pieces who were no longer members of the Zheng family.

Zhou Wu stepped forward, took out a handwritten edict, and immediately read it aloud:

"The Zheng family colluded with the Wanxian Army, wreaked havoc among the people, committed numerous evils, attempted to destroy the people's order, and embezzled the imperial mines. Their crimes are heinous."

"By imperial decree, arrest Zheng Xiangqian."

He looked up at Zheng Xiangqian, whose face was ashen. "Zheng Lao Er, what else do you have to say?"

Zheng Xiangqian's face was deathly pale, and his lips trembled. "I, I, I..."

Suddenly, he turned around abruptly and was about to run into the depths of the mountains and forests.

Zhou Wu remained completely calm, merely letting out a cold snort: "Hmph, trying to escape?"

The sword at his waist was drawn.

A flash of blade light!

Night suddenly brightens!

The next instant, Zheng Xiangqian's movements stopped abruptly. His right leg was cleanly broken, and his body, having lost its balance, continued to slide forward for a moment due to inertia.

"Aaaaaaah..."

Under the cover of night, the agonizing screams continued unabated.

Lu Changqing listened to the howls without any pity, and simply let out a long sigh.

Take it!

Then, he looked at Zhou Wu.

Zhou Wu nodded, then said to his soldiers, "Gather everyone here!"

...

...

under night.

Hundreds of people at the mine gathered together and were divided into two teams.

On the left are ordinary people, miners, Chen Li's family, and three other families.

On the right are several dozen people, including some of Zheng's best and middle-level members.

Surrounding them were soldiers holding torches.

At this point, Zhou Wu had already read out the charges against Zheng Xiangqian and Zheng Xiuming.

"The entire Zheng family will be executed, not a single member will be spared!"

The words fell.

Everyone in the left-hand line looked shocked, and some even gloated, curiously watching the drama unfold.

Those on the right were all ashen-faced and utterly terrified.

"Innocent! Your Honor! Innocent! We know nothing!"

"Yes, it was all Uncle Zheng's doing... it was all done by Zheng Ergou alone, it has nothing to do with us!"

"We were merely following orders to cease mining; we haven't violated any other laws of the court!"

"..."

At this moment, Lu Changqing, who was behind Zhou Wu, immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Lord Zhou! This humble subject has something to say!"

This was a pre-arranged act between the two before they came to the mine from the county government office.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wu immediately shouted, "Shut up, all of you!"

Then she looked at Lu Changqing: "Hmm? What are you going to say?"

Lu Changqing recited the lines he had prepared in advance: "It is now late autumn, and winter is approaching."

"The day the imperial court is to seize the mineral resources is fast approaching, and the Zheng family members present are all excellent talents. If they are all killed, the imperial court's mineral collection may be insufficient!"

Zhou Wu: "Oh? Then what do you mean?"

Lu Changqing said sincerely, "Just now, I saw those people below speaking, and they didn't seem to be lying. They also don't seem to be people who associate with evil spirits."

"Given the current special circumstances, if you ask me, it would be better to let them atone for their crimes through meritorious service!"

"If I die, the imperial court and the county government will get nothing."

"But allowing them to continue mining is a win-win situation for them, the imperial court, and the county government."

Lu Changqing was not soft-hearted.

With the winter harvest approaching, killing them all now would not alleviate the Lu family's urgent need as "iron officials."

His plan is...

For now, let's leave it at that and have the Lu family keep a close watch on these people.

After this year's winter harvest, the Lu family will be given full authority to study these people's knowledge of minerals and veins.

This group of talents can be discarded once they've been used.

After all, the Zheng family did not leave a good impression on Lu Changqing.

Zhou Wu narrowed his eyes: "Do you know how many years of forced labor is normally required?"

"Having lived such a life of luxury for so long, would they be willing to work for twenty or thirty years?"

"Why not just cut it down!"

At this moment, the Zheng family members on the right immediately started shouting, their voices coming one after another.

"Lord Zhou! This humble subject is willing!"

"I'd rather live! I'd rather serve the county government and the imperial court!!"

"I'll serve my mandatory corvée labor, even for twenty years!"

"..."

This is an open and unsolvable scheme.

Even if someone in the Zheng family guessed it, they had no choice but to do it.

Otherwise, you'll die.

Hearing the endless stream of comments below, Zhou Wu's expression remained unchanged, but he couldn't help but glance at Lu Changqing, a look of surprise and astonishment flashing in his eyes.

Having served as both a military officer and an official for so many years, he never imagined that he had been so blind...

The details of their conversation were all devised by the third young master of the Lu family, whom he had once looked down upon.

According to the law, the Zheng family colluded with sorcerers and should have their direct descendants executed and their collateral relatives sentenced to service.

But after this carefully orchestrated dialogue, these remnants of the Zheng family had no complaints and were even grateful.

Not to mention the strength that the third young master of the Lu family had previously displayed...

That's why Zhou Wu chose to stage this "unnecessary" scene with Lu Changqing.

"It was previously said that the Lu family has three sons: a dragon, a phoenix, and a dog."

"It looks like it's two dragons and one phoenix now..."

...

...

As time went by.

Under Zhou Wu's command, all sorts of trivial matters and troubles at the mine were dealt with.

Looking at the many miners talking in hushed tones, Lu Changqing felt relieved and smiled.

"All done!"

"Now the mine problem is solved, and the Zheng family is brought down! We can report back to the imperial court!"

"Those old dogs at the mine should behave themselves by now."

With that thought in mind, Lu Changqing, who was sitting in the armchair, saw several figures walking towards him.

It was none other than Old Deng, who had tried to oppose him and observe the situation when he first arrived at the mine.

Now they all have rosy cheeks and beaming smiles.

They were also carrying gifts.

"Third Young Master, you've rid our mine of a great evil!"

"Yes, yes, I've known for a long time that Zheng Xiangqian isn't a good person."

"Thanks to the wise and capable Third Young Master! Please accept this small token of my gratitude."

"..."

Lu Changqing remained expressionless, merely glancing at them without responding.

But the old men didn't dare to show the slightest negligence or dissatisfaction; in fact, they bent their eyebrows and backs even deeper.

"Please accept our gift, Third Young Master. I will do my utmost to ensure a successful mining operation!"

"Yes, yes, yes, that's what Old You meant, and that's what I meant too."

"..."

Listening to the chatter of the group, Lu Changqing finally raised his hand.

Qingyun understood immediately and stepped forward to accept the gift.

Only then did the group of old men breathe a sigh of relief, their faces beaming with a sense of liberation.

They clasped their hands in greeting, exchanged pleasantries, and then turned to leave.

"Young Master..." At this moment, Qingyun's face also flushed with a strange joy!

The young master's actions today left her dizzy and filled with admiration!

But before she could even exchange a few words with Lu Changqing...

A commotion could be heard in the distance.

Looking up, one is immediately struck by the sight of the Qingfeng Clan members dressed in gray Taoist robes.

Leading the group was none other than Lu Changqing's second sister, Lu Yue.

Lu Changqing's face lit up with joy when he saw his second sister.

She had just stood up to greet him, but when she saw the smiling, rather round and compassionate-looking man beside her second sister, her expression froze.

[Remains of the Buddha - Ten Thousand Immortals Rejoice in the Buddha's Mist]

[Remains species, Phylum of humanoid aberrations, Class of yin and yang, Order of harvesting and replenishing, Family of joy, Genus of Buddha-like spirits.]

[Description: A malevolent spirit nurtured by the Buddha of Joy, it later possesses the body of a Taoist priest at Qingfeng Temple. Its cultivation method is the *Yin-Yang Reversal Scripture*. This technique requires constantly absorbing the essence of the opposite sex to maintain one's Yin-Yang balance. When in male form, it absorbs the Yin energy of women; once the Yin energy is saturated, the body naturally transforms into a female body. When in female form, it absorbs the Yang energy of men; once the Yang energy is abundant, the body transforms back into a male body. With each complete cycle of Yin-Yang transformation, its power increases, but its mind also becomes more distorted.]

Is there something strange going on inside Qingfeng Temple?!