I'm seventy years old this year, and you want me to have many children and much happiness?

What incredible fortune?

These words immediately brought Lu Xuan back to the night when Madam Huang abandoned Shen Yue to him.

Unexpectedly, I was able to hear the exact same words again.

But it is quite obvious.

Often, these so-called extraordinary strokes of luck are actually utterly ridiculous.

He might see it as an advantage, but he never considered things from the other person's perspective.

Zhang Yuan's thoughts were very simple.

You're nothing more than a washed-up alchemist from Wuling County who spends his days researching lousy medicines.

After a lifetime of research, he finally developed a decent medicinal powder in his later years, and finally gained some reputation in the pharmacist community.

At this point, Lu Xuan naturally needed a higher level of advancement.

In the eyes of these down-on-their-luck alchemists, the Northern Spirit Pill Sect was undoubtedly a lofty and unattainable sacred mountain.

Now, the gates of this sacred mountain have finally opened a corner to you, giving you an opportunity to enter a truly high-end, supreme circle.

Such a great opportunity was naturally a tremendous stroke of luck for Lu Xuan.

This is an opportunity you could only dream of.

Zhang Yuan naturally adopted this mindset.

Therefore, there is also a feeling that Lu Xuan can be easily manipulated.

Not only do we have to make Lu Xuan pay us 200,000 taels of silver, but we also have to thank him properly.

Bow your noble head before him.

"Fire Refining Hall? Fire supervisor disciple?"

When Lu Xuan heard that the other party was from the Northern Spirit Pill Sect...

I was indeed quite surprised.

Because the Northern Spirit Pill Sect is indeed powerful.

Among the three major martial arts sects behind this treasure-hunting competition, one of them is the Northern Spirit Pill Sect.

In terms of status, it even slightly surpasses the Qinghe Sword Sect.

After all, the sect leader of the Northern Spirit Pill Sect is a genuine fourth-grade alchemist.

Behind every fourth-grade alchemist, there are often many fourth-grade martial artists as friends.

No fourth-rank martial artist would dare to offend a fourth-rank alchemist.

After reaching the fourth rank of cultivation.

Improving one's cultivation level is extremely difficult.

Going to dangerous places in search of rare and precious materials is too risky.

If you get injured, you could lose everything.

Therefore, alchemists became their best partners.

If the sect leader of the Northern Spirit Pill Sect were to personally invite Lu Xuan, then Lu Xuan might consider it.

He was only surprised to hear this so-called steward of the External Affairs Hall come up to him so arrogantly and tell him to become a fire-monitoring disciple. The so-called fire-monitoring disciple was just to stand by the stove and keep the flames burning, constantly adding firewood or other things to help it burn.

This is utterly worthless.

"Hehe, this is such a great fortune for you, I, an old man, cannot bear it."

"Please move aside, old man, I need to go home for dinner."

Lu Xuan smiled slightly, maintaining his humility and politeness.

To everyone's surprise, Zhang Yuan, who was on the other side, immediately became furious when he heard that Lu Xuan dared to refuse him.

With a loud bang, he slammed his hand on the table.

He stood up angrily.

"How dare you refuse my Northern Spirit Pill Sect!"

Zhang Yuan shouted.

Several guards immediately surrounded them, their expressions menacing.

With just a single command from Zhang Yuan, Lu Xuan's head could be severed.

Lu Xuan narrowed his eyes.

He sighed helplessly.

It seems another sect will have to be wiped out.

I never expected that even though he was so careful and kept a low profile, he would still be brought into this mess.

"Old man, let me tell you."

"No one has ever been able to refuse my Northern Spirit Pill Sect while still alive."

"Unless you're dead."

Zhang Yuan shouted coldly.

Lu Xuan's gaze turned slightly cold.

Just as they were preparing to take action and wipe out everyone in the inn.

Suddenly, a cold, angry shout came from outside the inn.

"stop!"

"Get out of my way!"

Lu Xuan recognized the voice; it was Xu Jing's.

Xu Jing rushed straight in from outside the inn.

There was only one person beside Xu Jing.

It was an elderly woman of considerable strength who, with a single palm strike, repelled the three guards blocking her path at the door.

Xu Jing stepped into the inn with an angry expression.

He confronted the others.

Seeing that Lu Xuan was alright, she breathed a sigh of relief and nodded slightly to him.

Then, Xu Jing's cold gaze swept over Zhang Yuan opposite her.

"Deacon Zhang, your Northern Spirit Pill Sect is a reputable sect, yet you have done such a despicable thing."

"Elder Lu is a partner of my Gu Yun Pharmacy. Does your Bei Ling Dan Sect think I, Xu Jing, am dead if you want to harm Elder Lu?"

Xu Jing shielded Lu Xuan behind her.

Her delicate nose was also slightly upturned.

He stared at Zhang Yuan across from him with an extremely cold gaze.

Seeing Xu Jing come to cause trouble, Zhang Yuan frowned.

This is proving to be a tricky situation.

Although Zhang Yuan looked down on that Tiger Yuan Powder.

However, Tiger Essence Powder did indeed have a significant impact on the business of their Northern Spirit Pill Sect.

Compared to pills, Tiger Essence Powder is cheaper and more effective, so everyone would only buy Tiger Essence Powder instead of pills.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan's orders were either to bring Lu Xuan to the Northern Spirit Pill Sect.

If Lu Xuan refuses and is unwilling to serve the Northern Spirit Pill Sect, then he should be eliminated directly.

What is a self-taught pharmacist compared to the Northern Spirit Pill Sect?

However, the pressure must also be placed on Lu Xuan, and the reputation of their Northern Spirit Pill Sect must not be affected.

Otherwise, their reputation in the world of pharmacists would be ruined.

After killing Lu Xuan, they can then frame him by saying that Lu Xuan stole his prescription from their Northern Spirit Pill Sect and that this is just a way of cleaning up their own house.

Unexpectedly, Xu Jing was the one who intercepted them first.

This time, the opportunity has been lost.

This made things even more difficult for Zhang Yuan.

He wasn't afraid of offending Xu Jing, but only for the sake of the reputation of his Northern Spirit Pill Sect.

It's clearly not an convenient time to make a move now.

"Hehe, Manager Xu, how have you been?"

"You've become even more charming since I last saw you..."

"I am only here on the orders of my sect to invite Lu Xuan to join us."

"However, since Lu Xuan looks down on my Northern Spirit Pill Sect, let's just drop this matter."

Zhang Yuan chuckled and waved his hand as he spoke.

At the same time, his lewd gaze, which was pretending to be serious, was also sizing up and down Xu Jing.

He thought to himself.

That damned woman, I'll get you sooner or later and show you what I'm capable of!

We can disregard Xu Jing's feelings.

However, we have to give face to Gu Yun Pharmacy.

In terms of size, Gu Yun Pharmacy is naturally much larger than Bei Ling Dan Sect.

And I've heard that Xu Jing's background is not simple either.

There's some background to it.

Since we can't get anything out of this place, there's no need to stay any longer.

If we want to get rid of Lu Xuan, there will be plenty of opportunities.

Xu Jing also kept staring fiercely at Zhang Yuan in front of her.

This person is so young, yet he has become the chief steward of the External Affairs Hall. He must have some ability, so we must be wary of him.

"Let's go."

Zhang Yuan waved his hand, intending to leave with his men.

Seeing that Zhang Yuan and the others were really planning to leave, Xu Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, she came in a hurry and was not well prepared. She only had one personal servant with her.

Although Granny Luo's cultivation was not weak, the other party was, after all, the Northern Spirit Pill Sect, and had many experts accompanying her.

The three people who were protecting Zhang Yuan were all second-rank experts. If a real fight broke out, Xu Jing's side would still suffer a loss.

the most important is.

If a real fight breaks out, they might not be able to protect Lu Xuan's safety.

Fortunately, the other party was hesitant to act rashly and dared not break ties with Gu Yun Pharmacy.

However, just as Zhang Yuan and the others were about to step out of the inn...

But then an old voice rang out.

"etc."

"When did I say that?"

"Can you leave now?"

Lu Xuan's voice rang out.

Upon hearing this, Xu Jing, who was standing to the side, widened her eyes and looked at Lu Xuan in disbelief.

Even Granny Luo, who had just breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon hearing Lu Xuan's words, his expression froze.

Is this old man senile?

They're already planning to leave, so wouldn't it be better to talk about it after they've left?

To insist on keeping these people here is simply courting death.

By saying such things at this time, you have given these people an opportunity to start making trouble out of it.

as predicted.

Zhang Yuan and the others paused in their tracks.

Clearly, they hadn't expected Lu Xuan to be so bold as to leave them here.

The group turned around, and Zhang Yuan also became interested.

He looked at Lu Xuan with utter disdain.

"What? You want to keep us under house arrest here?"

Zhang Yuan and the others burst into laughter.

The laughter contained undisguised sarcasm.

It's utterly absurd.

Don't tell me you don't have the ability.

Even if you had it, would you dare to lay a hand on it?

Don't you even open your eyes and see who they are, and who you are?

They actually dared to be so arrogant in front of them.

"Old man, stop talking!"

Grandma Luo quickly tried to dissuade her in a low voice.

Lu Xuan smiled slightly and shook his head.

"It's a misunderstanding."

"I do not intend to confine you all here."

Lu Xuan bowed slightly.

Suddenly the topic changed.

"Instead, I intend to kill you all right here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a chilling atmosphere filled the entire inn.

at the same time.

The inn's door was also forcibly brought in by a force, and then slammed shut with a bang.

Two guards from the Northern Spirit Pill Sect immediately stepped forward to push the door, only to find that the door did not budge.

Zhang Yuan hadn't reacted yet.

He then saw a figure appear in front of him with a whoosh.

"What!?"

"So fast!?"

Zhang Yuan was taken aback.

Even the three second-rank experts beside him didn't react in time.

Click.

Lu Xuan immediately snapped Zhang Yuan's neck.

"what!"

Upon seeing that Zhang Yuan was dead, several second-rank experts screamed in shock and unleashed their true energy to suppress Lu Xuan.

But this has caused trouble.

Even if Lu Xuan were truly suppressed.

Back at their sect, they were in a difficult position to explain themselves, and the sect might punish them in the end.

It's all that old man's fault!

They deserve to die a thousand deaths!

However, their blame towards Lu Xuan did not last long.

Because of the next moment.

Lu Xuan had already reached out and flicked it out.

Click, click...

A series of crisp cracking sounds rang out.

Just like a broken tree branch.

Immediately, one after another, the corpses fell to the ground.

Including Zhang Yuan, there are seven people in total.

They were all like rotten mud, the corpses piled up together.

Xu Jing and Grandma Luo.

Upon seeing this scene, my head suddenly went blank.

What happened?

Where am I?

I came here to rescue people...