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

We'll harvest the eighth-grade elixir first.

The work hasn't been done yet, but I have to get paid first.

This is undoubtedly true.

It's not like we can just let you owe us money because you're pretty.

Pretty is pretty, but it can't put food on the table.

Lu Xuan isn't the kind of person who would desperately try to win you over just because you're pretty.

At this age, having eaten all the foods one could want, one should still maintain a certain level of self-control.

Xia Yan didn't expect Lu Xuan to be so direct, not giving her any face at all.

However, an eighth-grade spiritual herb is no joke, so it's normal that the other party is interested in it. If they weren't interested, that would be even worse for Xia Yan.

Then, Xia Yan took out an amber spirit stone from her storage ring.

This type of amber gemstone is extremely precious and rare.

Its greatest function is to seal away spiritual objects.

It can seal precious spiritual objects, herbs, medicines, or even spirit stones inside, preventing the spiritual energy from leaking out and protecting them from external influences that could cause damage.

It can even preserve living things for a period of time to some extent.

Treasures capable of storing living creatures are extremely rare.

Lu Xuan took the amber spirit stone from Xia Yan's hand and scanned it with his spiritual power. Sure enough, there was an eighth-grade spiritual herb inside!

Peach Leaf of Tianshui!

A miraculous elixir that can greatly enhance mental strength.

"Hehe, the shopkeeper is indeed a man of great things. Such precious medicinal herbs were brought out with just a word from the old man. I admire you."

Lu Xuan looked at Xia Yan, his eyes filled with admiration.

After all, there aren't many people who can achieve what Xia Yan has.

Even Lu Xuan wouldn't trust other people like that.

Xia Yan did just that.

She truly deserves to be called a heroine; she is capable of supporting the entire Peace Inn.

"Anyone who can travel thousands of miles, venture deep into dangerous territory, and rescue people is naturally trustworthy."

"However, there is one thing I am very curious about."

"You've already rescued the person, why didn't you just leave?"

In Xia Yan's view, Lu Xuan had already managed to get her out of danger.

Why risk staying in the city if you leave before the two major gangs can react and flee far away, leaving them helpless?

Surely they couldn't have come here just to trick me out of the elixir I have.

However, this is obviously impossible, as no one knows that he possesses the elixir.

Even the all-powerful city lord of Huangsha City was unaware of this.

Lu Xuan chuckled when he heard Xia Yan's question.

"I came to Huangsha City for two reasons."

"One is finding my friend."

"The other thing was killing the person who hurt my friend."

Lu Xuan said calmly.

The first thing is now done.

Xia Yan noticed Lu Xuan's gaze and couldn't help but feel uneasy.

The first thing is done, so now it's time to prepare for the second thing.

The person who killed the person who hurt his friend—wasn't that referring to the Flying Sand Gang and the Poison Sand Gang?

Could it be that...

The reason Lu Xuan didn't leave was precisely because he wanted to stay and deal with the two major gangs.

Xia Yan looked at Lu Xuan with surprise.

Lu Xuan's expression remained very calm, and he didn't seem to be joking at all.

This doesn't sound like a joke at all.

What Lu Xuan said was true.

"Don't worry, once I've taken your things, I'll get rid of that person for you. But you'll have to handle the rest yourself."

Lu Xuan said.

"Thank you so much, senior!"

"My name is Xia Yan. May I ask your name, senior?"

Xia Yan looked at Lu Xuan with her bright eyes, longing for him to tell her her name.

"I am Lu Xuan."

Lu Xuan said it frankly.

It's just a name, what's so hard to say?

If you are upright and honest, then there is nothing to be afraid of.

"Xia Yan will never forget Senior Lu's kindness in helping her!"

Xia Yan stood up and bowed, then waved the heavy fruit in front of Lu Xuan, who took the time to admire it carefully.

Just then, footsteps came from the stairs.

It was Lin Qiao who helped Lin Haichao arrive.

Lin Qiao's eyes were red and swollen, clearly from crying.

After all, situations like Lin Haichao's are unavoidable.

Even Lu Xuan was powerless to reverse the situation.

The main problem is that there isn't enough time.

"Hai Chao, why don't you rest a little longer?"

Lu Xuan saw Lin Haichao coming downstairs and went up to him to say something.

At this moment, Xia Yan was also very sensible. She got up and went to lock the door of the inn, while also swaying her waist as she walked towards the kitchen.

"I'll cook you two dishes, you can have some wine first."

Xia Yan said.

Lin Haichao walked straight up to Lu Xuan.

He immediately knelt down in front of Lu Xuan.

"Thank you so much, Elder Lu, for saving my life!"

Only Lin Haichao knew how exhilarating it was to see someone appear and lend a helping hand in such a desperate situation, to see a glimmer of hope in that despair.

"Get up, why are you saying these things between us?"

Lu Xuan entrusted Lin Haichao with his care.

"Grandpa Lu, is there really no other way!?"

Lin Qiao was naturally very reluctant to part with him.

At this moment, she looked at Lu Xuan with a mournful face, hoping to get an answer from him.

"Qiao'er, I know my own condition."

"After explaining everything to you, I feel relieved."

"Mr. Lu, although my Qiao'er is a bit mischievous, she is definitely a kind and righteous child. After I go there, I would be very grateful if you could take care of her. Thank you!"

Lin Haichao said to Lu Xuan.

"The one I can't let go of the most is this girl."

Lin Haichao sighed deeply.

Hearing Lin Haichao's words, Lu Xuan also felt very uncomfortable.

"I will naturally take care of Qiao'er."

"Your situation..."

"Why……"

"It's not that I'm unwilling to take action, it's just that there isn't enough time."

"To restore your physical condition, it would require at least the strength of a sixth-grade alchemist to refine a Creation Pill for you in order to rebuild your meridians."

"But I am only at the fourth rank now, and it is still a long way off for me to reach the sixth rank. And your condition is simply not enough to withstand the time of Wutian."

What Lu Xuan said was true.

Since we're all on the same side, there's no point in hiding it.

Hearing Lu Xuan's words, Lin Haichao nodded slightly.

Lin Qiao, standing to the side, pursed her lips, trying her best not to cry out loud.

"Heh heh, what does a true man fear of death!"

"Everyone dies eventually, it's just a pity I didn't have the chance in this life to personally wipe out these scourges of the Poison Sand Gang!"

Lin Haichao let out a long sigh.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of the Poison Sand Gang and the Flying Sand Gang as well."

"This is also a way to give you and Qiao'er an explanation."

Lu Xuan said slowly.

Although there was no way to save him, avenging Lin Haichao was an easy thing to do.

Previously, in the territory of the Poison Sand Gang, there was no way to protect Lin Haichao.

Now, once their subordinates have been dealt with enough, he can then take action and eliminate these people as well.

Moreover, they left the other party's territory.

Coming up here will make things more convenient for Lu Xuan.

Otherwise, if the opponent sets up some kind of formation, Lu Xuan will also find it troublesome, and fighting on the other side of the field is never a wise move.

Although Peace Inn wasn't exactly Lu Xuan's home turf, it wasn't his home turf either, which made things much more convenient.

"Okay! Grandpa Lu, you must help me kill all those beasts!"

Lin Qiao gritted her teeth in hatred.

Just then, Xia Yan came out carrying several plates of cold dishes and some hot dishes.

"Hehe, sorry... I didn't mean to eavesdrop..."

"From what I just heard you say, is this gentleman poisoned by the Vajra Bone-Corroding Poison of the Poison Sand Gang?"

Xia Yan placed the food on the table and looked at the group with a smile, especially Lu Xuan.

"Yes, that's what they call it."

This diamond-like bone-corroding poison can strengthen a person's bones and muscles, but at the same time, its terrifying medicinal power will erode them, leaving them riddled with holes.

Only after unleashing all their potential will they die a painful death.

During this period, one's cultivation level will be greatly improved.

"Senior Lu, have you ever heard of... the Netherworld Stone Coffin?"

A ghostly stone coffin?

Lu Xuan had never heard of such a high-end item before.

After all, although he looks strong, he has only been practicing martial arts for a few months.

I often listen to the gossip and rumors from storytellers in the martial arts world.

Most of it is just made-up nonsense, with only a very small amount of content being useful.

Lu Xuan didn't even have time to brush up on some of the knowledge in the martial arts world.

At this moment, he was completely baffled by the so-called Netherworld Stone Coffin, having never even heard of it.

"The Netherworld Stone Coffin!? Grandpa Lu, I've heard of this thing."

"Legend has it that this Netherworld Stone Coffin can preserve a person's body for a thousand years after death, without any strange smell or abnormalities."

"If a person who is about to die is placed inside, he or she can be put into a state of suspended animation."

"In this way, maintaining life can extend one's lifespan by up to ten years!"

When Lin Qiao heard Xia Yan's words, she immediately reacted and said something.

"However, that Netherworld Stone Coffin is a rare treasure of heaven and earth... Even if we don't find it, it's already fraught with danger, and that alone is simply not enough."

Lin Qiao's originally bright eyes dimmed again at this moment.

"Hehe, silly girl..."

"The proprietress brought this up at this time, there must be a reason for it. Girl, you should learn to stay calm."

Lu Xuan chuckled softly.

He then cupped his hands in greeting to Xia Yan.

"Could you please enlighten me on what the proprietress will say next?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Yan pursed her lips slightly.

"It's not so much a lesson as you say, you're just incredibly lucky, this whole thing is just too coincidental."

"I've heard that the city lord of Huangsha City has a set of what you're looking for."

"The Netherworld Stone Coffin"

Xia Yan said slowly.

His bright eyes were full of sincerity, and there was no intention of lying.

Only Lu Xuan knew the true meaning behind Xia Yan's words about coincidence.

The coincidence meant that Lu Xuan also happened to be taking the opportunity to deal with the matter of the city lord of Huangsha City.

"Oh? It seems there's still a chance for things to turn around."

Lu Xuan naturally wanted to save Lin Haichao's life.

I'm not afraid of any trouble.

At that moment, outside the Peace Inn, in the quiet alleyway, a series of hurried footsteps could be heard.

There were also sounds of various weapons clashing.

Xia Yan frowned, and her eyes turned icy cold.

There was a knock on the door of the inn.

"Shopkeeper, we meant no harm, please open the door!"