Pill Saint, Weapon Emperor, Array God, Unparalleled in the World

Lei Zheng's eyes nearly popped out.

"Boy, what family do you come from? You have such a background. These five Beast Spirit Pills are worth 100,000 spirit stones, and you just gave them away like that?"

100,000 spirit stones.

He worked as a blacksmith on the street for decades, saving every penny he could without eating or drinking, and his entire fortune was still less than this amount.

This kid casually tossed out 100,000 spirit stones without even flinching.

Lei Zheng smacked his lips, his heart clenching.

Even if he did have a spirit beast, he wouldn't be willing to feed it like this.

No, it's simply that we can't afford to feed them.

Tang Yan was also secretly astonished.

Even after all her cultivation, the total value of everything in her storage bag didn't amount to 100,000 spirit stones.

The food for this one bird is worth more than her entire fortune.

Luo Chen patted the Iron Feathered Vulture's neck.

"Let's go, let's hit the road."

The Iron-feathered Vulture lowered its body, and the four of them flipped onto it.

Luo Chen sat at the front, Tang Yu and her daughter sat in the middle, and Lei Zheng sat cross-legged at the back, all quite comfortable.

call--

With a flap of its wings, the Iron-feathered Eagle soared into the sky, instantly turning the trees and houses on the ground into tiny dots.

The wind whistled past my ears, making my clothes flutter.

The mountains and rivers beneath my feet rushed past, and the clouds churned around me.

along the way.

Both Lei Zheng and Tang Yan watched intently.

The Iron-feathered Eagle flew so steadily and fast that you couldn't even feel the slightest jolt.

For cultivators, besides their own strength, there are some external things they also dream of.

A compatible spirit beast can not only save your life in critical moments, but also symbolize your status.

There are very few people in the entire Northern Region who can ride an Iron-feathered Eagle.

Three thousand miles can be covered in just one hour.

The land below gradually changed.

The greenery has faded, replaced by a vast expanse of yellowish-brown earth.

The mountains are low and the trees are sparse. A setting sun hangs on the horizon, turning the entire land a dark red.

Luo Chen glanced down and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Everyone, we have arrived at Great Wilderness City. Below is my home—the Luo Mansion."

The iron-feathered eagle swooped down.

Lei Zheng sat on the bird's back, his divine sense condensed into a thin thread, and cautiously extended out.

In his view, Luo Chen's ability to possess such skills at such a young age must be backed by a powerful figure.

Beings of that level are usually bad-tempered, and randomly scanning with their divine sense is a major taboo.

He's just a Foundation Establishment cultivator; in front of a true powerhouse, he's nothing but a fart. He shouldn't offend anyone the moment he walks in.

His divine sense probed into the Luo residence.

I scanned the area.

Lei Zheng gave a soft "hmm".

The entire Luo family estate has no hidden experts, not even a Grandmaster.

This was completely different from what he had expected.

"Uncle, don't be surprised. There are only a few people in our family. Now that you've come, it'll be lively."

Luo Chen chuckled and glanced at Lei Zheng.

Lei Zheng gave an awkward laugh, withdrew his divine sense, and coughed twice.

I couldn't quite tell whether I felt relieved or a little disappointed.

Without a powerful figure to suppress him, he's quite at ease, but how did this kid manage to achieve such success without any backing?

He thought about it for a moment, then gave up on figuring it out.

"As long as you keep your promise and pass on that hammer technique to me, I will guard your home and protect your property. I won't worry about anything else."

The Iron-feathered Eagle folded its wings and landed steadily in the courtyard.

The wind whipped up by the wings stirred up dust in the yard, making several servants squint and back away.

Zhao Meng, Fang Hai, Liu Feng, and Wang Tie quickly came out from all directions to greet them.

The four men lined up, bowed, and said in unison, "Patriarch."

Luo Chen jumped off the bird's back and patted his robes.

"Is nothing wrong at home?"

Zhao Meng stepped forward.

"Nothing happened. It's just that the families in the city have been visiting one after another. Since I didn't know if the head of the family was in the mansion, I politely declined them all."

Luo Chen nodded.

Those guys have a good nose.

Yesterday, the Iron-feathered Eagle flew over the Great Wilderness City, its wingspan covering half the sky. Everyone in the city could see it unless they were blind.

In this desolate place where even Grandmasters are scarce, a Foundation Establishment Realm spirit beast is enough to crush any family in the city.

Now they probably won't be able to sleep.

No one dared to covet the Luo family's property anymore.

If anyone harbors any evil intentions, even without Luo Chen's intervention, this beast alone could wipe out their entire clan.

Luo Chen didn't bother with the families in the Great Wilderness City.

If they don't cause trouble, then we can live in peace and go our separate ways.

If someone is blind, they might dare to extend their claws.

Then you might as well give up your head.

Let me introduce you.

Luo Chen turned to the side and pointed to the two people behind him, "This is Elder Lei, and this is Miss Tang. From now on, the gate of my Luo residence will be guarded by them."

After he finished speaking, the courtyard fell silent for a moment.

Zhao Meng's eyes widened, his gaze lingering on Lei Zheng.

The old man looked like a blacksmith, but he couldn't discern the aura emanating from him.

Fang Hai, Liu Feng, and Wang Tie gasped in shock.

Because of their lower cultivation levels, they sensed it more clearly; that faint but powerful pressure was even heavier than the aura emanating from the patriarch.

The girl looked young, but her aura was surprisingly strong.

Where did the head of the family find these two people to guard the gate?

Lei Zheng's lips twitched.

Tang Yan's eyes widened in surprise.

Luo Chen really hired them to guard the gate?

Tang Yu stood to the side, her lips twitching involuntarily.

Looking at her daughter's cold yet bewildered face, she felt a pang of sadness.

If it weren't for her illness, why would Yan'er, a cultivation genius, come to this desolate little town to guard the gate?

Her fingers clenched tightly inside her sleeve, her nails digging into her palms.

Luo Chen glanced at Zhao Meng.

"Zhao Meng, immediately arrange for people to build two slightly spacious wooden houses on either side of the gate so that they can have shelter."

Zhao Meng nodded quickly: "Yes, Patriarch, I'll take care of it right away."

Luo Chen then looked at Lei Zheng.

"Let's settle down first, and I'll fulfill my promise to you in a few days."

Lei Zheng put the pipe back in his mouth and took a puff.

"Sure, since I'm already here, I'll make the best of it. I'm fine with it."

Even so, I had a completely different feeling inside.

The thought of spending the next eight years guarding the gate in this dilapidated place made him feel like he had let down the first half of his life.

Before he went into seclusion, Lei Zheng was a well-known figure in the Northern Region.

Elders from many sects would respectfully address him as "Master Lei" when they met him.

But now?

He went to a remote, godforsaken town and became a gatekeeper.

He exhaled a puff of smoke.

Never mind, never mind, let's just consider it paying back the debt for that hammering technique.

boom--

The main door was suddenly pushed open.

A figure rushed out of the house, her skirt billowing in the wind, and in a few quick steps, she pounced on Luo Chen.

"My husband!"

Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, and a smile spread across his lips.

"Madam, why are you back?"

Feng Wanyi stopped and bowed slightly to Lei Zheng and Tang Yan.

The two returned the greetings; Lei Zheng nodded, and Tang Yan clasped her hands in a respectful bow.

Feng Wanyi's gaze lingered on Tang Yan for a couple more seconds.

The girl held her sword, her face was cold, her figure was slender, and her eyes exuded a compelling heroic spirit.

Feng Wanyi withdrew her gaze before responding.

"I heard yesterday that a lot of people came to the manor, so I came back. When I found that my husband was not there, I stayed there."

Luo Chen nodded.

She knew perfectly well what kind of situation the Luo family was in now.

The Wu Qingzong and Gu family could come knocking at any moment, making this mansion a dangerous place.

Knowing the danger, she stayed home and waited for him to return.

This sentiment is genuine.

"Silly girl, you miss your husband, don't you?"

Luo Chen reached out and gently brushed her delicate nose.

Feng Wanyi's pretty face flushed red instantly, the color spreading from her cheeks all the way to her ears, and even her neck was stained.

She lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum.

"Husband, there are so many people."