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

Lu Xuan, accompanied by Shen Yue, went directly to the official granary in Dong'an Ward, located in the east of the city.

He took over the position of warehouse manager of this grain depot.

He was called a warehouse manager, but he was really just a gatekeeper.

They receive a monthly salary of two qian (approximately 0.25 yuan).

That's equivalent to earning a little over two taels a year. For one person, with some daily allowances, that's enough to live quite well, especially for Lu Xuan, who is already such an old man.

The actual person in charge of the Dong'anfang granary was the Dong'anfang Grain and Oil Bureau.

This grain and oil department is specifically responsible for controlling the sales and quantity of daily necessities such as rice, oil, and salt in the entire Dong'anfang market.

The grain official of the Grain and Oil Bureau is the actual manager of this granary.

The official in charge of grain in this area was a middle-aged man named Jia Zhongyuan.

Jia Zhongyuan looked honest and kind, but Lu Xuan knew at first glance that he was a two-faced, treacherous person.

As he grew older and lived longer, and because he had spent many years living at the bottom of society, the only skill Lu Xuan had ever developed was an exceptional ability to judge people.

You can usually tell what kind of person you are at a glance.

Of course, Lu Xuan wouldn't expose the other party so easily.

"Oh, big brother, we've finally managed to send you here."

"The county magistrate has already spoken to me. Just do your job well here. Our work right now is very easy. We only get grain delivered about once every ten days to two weeks. You just need to do the statistics then."

Jia Zhongyuan pulled Lu Xuan aside and introduced him very enthusiastically.

At the same time, his eyes kept sneaking glances at Shen Yue behind him, who was wrapped up very tightly.

Although Shen Yue had made special arrangements to conceal her appearance before arriving, even with only her eyes showing, it was clear that beneath the clothes and hat lay a pure and vibrant young woman.

"Is this your sister-in-law? Why is she wrapped up so tightly? Don't worry, the security here is excellent, no one dares to cause trouble."

Jia Zhongyuan said.

"Oh... I'm sorry, Lord Jia, she caught a bit of a cold, so I had her wrapped up tightly to avoid affecting others... Yue'er, since the lord wants to see you, then take it off and let the lord take a look."

Lu Xuan said.

Shen Yue, being quite clever, coughed a few times as a symbolic gesture.

Startled, Jia Zhongyuan waved his hands repeatedly.

Every year, hundreds or even thousands of people die from colds.

Even those who are slightly better off, if they don't die from illness, still have to spend a lot of money and energy on medical treatment.

"No need, no need. I was just checking on my sister-in-law. Since you're not feeling well, please rest more... This is your room. The gate is right outside the room. When grain carts come, we'll verify their identities and then open the gate to let them in."

"Here are the keys. I have other things to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Jia Zhongyuan said.

Then he flicked his sleeves and left without looking back.

When he arrived, the county magistrate had already given him instructions.

Let the East Snake Gang find an opportunity to cripple him, and then we don't need to worry about what happens next.

The reason he was so enthusiastic just now was to see if there was anything he could get from Lu Xuan.

Now that Jia Zhongyuan saw the old man, he knew there was no profit to be made, so he gave up on the idea.

Watching Jia Zhongyuan flee in a panic.

Lu Xuan and Shen Yue exchanged a glance and chuckled.

Lu Xuan also reached out and rubbed Shen Yue's head.

"Moon is so clever."

"Hehe, that's because Master taught me well."

Shen Yue looked up and smiled.

"Sir, please sit down and rest. I'll go tidy up the room."

Lu Xuan nodded, leaving these matters to Shen Yue.

He then took out his pipe, pinched off a pinch of tobacco, lit it, and took a drag.

You can see the azure sky from the window.

"Dong'anfang is the territory of the Dongshe Gang."

"Yang Qinghou arranged for me to be placed in such a place."

"They must be trying to use the East Snake Gang to deal with me."

"It seems I have to make the first move."

A faint glint of light appeared in Lu Xuan's eyes.

He had all the kitchen utensils, and even a rice container with plenty of rice, so Lu Xuan went to the market to buy some vegetables.

They also inquired about the location of the Eastern Snake Gang.

After I had a clear idea of ​​what was going on...

They returned to the granary and had lunch with Shen Yue.

Lu Xuan then cultivated spiritual energy and tempered his physical body on the side.

Shen Yue had taken several doses of bone-strengthening soup beforehand, and being young and in good health, she was full of energy.

They even found a vacant lot outside the house and turned it over, saying that they could grow things to eat there and wouldn't have to waste money buying vegetables.

Lu Xuan did not stop him.

The spiritual energy within my body is gradually increasing.

Because he cultivated the Profound-level Purple Qi Technique, Lu Xuan's cultivation speed became even faster.

The incense tree's effects on his body also made Lu Xuan's cultivation more solid every day.

"In about three more days, I should be able to advance to the high-level of the first rank."

"Although I have left the Huang family now, after these things happened, Master Huang will definitely come back."

"The Huang family is also connected to the Blood Mother Cult."

"I need to be promoted to at least the second rank to be able to protect myself."

"Although the incense tree can feed back spiritual energy, the daily physical conditioning also requires a lot of medicinal herbs."

Lu Xuan secretly pondered this in his heart.

Although he now has an identity, Lu Xuan doesn't want to expose his strength too much, so he still chooses to buy some medicinal materials to improve his physical body from the black market.

It's a bit expensive, but it gives Lu Xuan more time.

If the Huang family already knew that Lu Xuan was a martial artist, they would definitely not let him leave, and might even use greater force to deal with him.

The reason why the First Madam was not in a hurry to take action was because she felt that Lu Xuan was just an old stable boy and posed no threat whatsoever.

"Moon, lock your door at home, I'm going out for a bit."

Night fell at that moment.

In poor families, those who have food to eat have basically already eaten.

However, for some wealthy families, this may be the beginning of the main meal, and even some gangs often like to start their revelry and dancing at this time.

Lu Xuan changed into even more tattered clothes.

It took a long time to make two jars of the same thing.

We arrived at a residence with the words "Eastern Snake Guild Hall" written on it.

This Dongshe Guild Hall is home to the most notorious Dongshe Gang in Dong'anfang.

They call themselves a club, but in reality they do some shady and dirty things.

It's similar to the Black Axe Gang that Lu Xuan destroyed before.

Several guards with knives stood watch at the entrance.

"Halt! Who goes there?"

As a gang within Wuling County, their professional skills are indeed far superior to those of the Black Axe Gang.

When he saw Lu Xuan approaching, he had already slightly drawn his sword, ready to strike at any moment.

After all, there is more than one gang in Wuling County.

"Gentlemen, I'm here to deliver wine to the gang leader."