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

Actually, Chu Xiao had invited me to join Fengwu Hall when we first met.

However, Lu Xuan's strength was too weak at the time, so he did not agree.

After all, if you don't have enough strength but still join the Fengwu Hall, it will only bring you more trouble.

Fengwu Hall is not a good place.

The group itself consists of martial artists who are constantly competing with each other.

In addition, these people usually deal with desperados.

They are basically all troublesome figures in mainland China.

Dealing with these people all day long requires considerable strength.

Therefore, Lu Xuan refused at the time. Although it might have given him a very good identity, it would also have brought corresponding troubles.

Now, faced with Yi Shuhe's invitation, Ku Ye is seriously considering it.

After all, things are different now.

He is no longer the old horse herder he once was.

He was a genuine fifth-rank expert.

With such strength, coupled with their identity as members of the Fengwu Hall, they would no longer be a burden.

Rather, it's a real, matching identity!

Moreover, Yi Shuhe was so sincere that he actually offered Lu Xuan all the Earth-rank martial arts he had, including mental martial arts.

How could Lu Xuan refuse?

"No problem... Just don't think of me as a troublesome old man in the Fengwu Hall."

Lu Xuan cupped his hands in a smile and agreed.

"Mr. Lu, you're agreeing!?"

Yi Shuhe heard Lu Xuan's agreement.

They didn't even have time to react.

After confirming it, an excited look immediately appeared on his face.

"Very good!"

"Don't worry, Elder Lu, our Fengwu Hall will absolutely not fail to provide the subsidies you are entitled to!"

Seeing that Lu Xuan agreed, Yi Shuhe was in a great mood.

He had assumed that someone like Lu Xuan would generally dislike being associated with other forces.

I always felt that this would restrict them.

But clearly, that's not what Lu Xuan was thinking.

If you are weak, then you will naturally have to be subservient to others and be indebted to them.

You must do what you are asked to do.

Otherwise, why would they give you so many benefits?

But once you have enough strength...

Then the situation will completely change, and you will be able to easily control them.

They can even easily mobilize the resources these forces have accumulated over decades or even centuries.

If that's the case, why not do it?

Knowing how to leverage external forces is the key to faster self-improvement.

It is definitely not like a lone wolf, burying its head and charging forward recklessly; that is the most foolish method.

Just like the entire Xuanwu Dynasty now.

Who dares to yell at Lu Xuan?

Then, Yi Shuhe also handed over a plaque.

This token is made of special red peach wood and is an exclusive identity token of the Fengwu Hall.

The front of the token was inscribed with the three characters "Fengwu Hall".

The other side is engraved with the words "Special Envoy".

This is different from the special envoy status previously assigned by Yi Shuhe.

This special envoy is genuine and has the recognition of the entire Fengwu Hall and the entire Xuanwu Dynasty.

Previously, Yi Shuhe had given Lu Xuan the title of special envoy, which only meant that Lu Xuan could gain Yi Shuhe's approval within the Jinyuan City area.

Once you leave Jinyuan City, no one will recognize that identity anymore.

If Yi Shuhe's father hadn't been one of the four commanders, it probably wouldn't have been so easy for him to bestow the title of honorary envoy upon Lu Xuan.

It was only at this moment that Lu Xuan learned that Yi Shuhe's father was actually one of the four commanders of the Fengwu Hall.

"So, your father must also be a fifth-grade cultivator?"

Lu Xuan asked.

There's nothing wrong with asking that.

If someone else were to ask, it would be considered spying on military secrets.

But Yi Shuhe heard it clearly.

Lu Xuan used only the word "also".

If we're talking about the fifth-grade cultivation level, then Lu Xuan's current age is definitely considered relatively young among fifth-grade martial artists.

Therefore, Yi Shuhe did not hide anything from Lu Xuan.

"Hmm... My father has already reached the fifth rank."

Lu Xuan nodded slightly.

It seems that the Xuanwu Dynasty was not weak in reality.

If the four commanders are all at the fifth rank, then there are already four fifth-rank experts here.

In addition, there were some arrogant palace guards and imperial bodyguards.

Any one of these people would be quite powerful.

Therefore, the overall strength of the Xuanwu Dynasty was still very powerful.

The presence of such experts indicates that the Xuanwu Dynasty was still a very complex and dangerous place.

Therefore, Lu Xuan was thinking that although he had already reached the fifth rank.

However, it's still best to keep a low profile.

Otherwise, we'll eventually run into a tough opponent.

Of course, when keeping a low profile isn't an option, Lu Xuan won't hesitate to take action.

The two then talked about some other things.

Among them is the exploration of the ruins of Guanlan Ancient City.

Yi Shuhe also told Lu Xuan that it would be launched within the next half month.

Therefore, Lu Xuan should not wander around during this period.

To avoid not being able to find the person later.

"By the way, the Guanlan Ancient City Ruins is an official exploration project. Almost all the city lords of the twelve cities in Xiping Prefecture will be present. I reckon there's a high chance of some unexpected situations arising, so we need to be on guard."

"I see."

Lu Xuan nodded and said.

After all, this is a very rare opportunity for a group of people from Xiping County to gather together and do something. Obviously, this is the best time to do so.

After finishing his speech, Yi Shuhe did not linger in the villa.

He also mentioned that Ye Xiaoxian has now awakened.

Clearly, Lu Xuan's methods could be described as miraculous healing.

Especially the one made from that elixir.

All of these are truly astonishing.

For a moment, everyone was amazed, realizing that elixirs could be refined in this way!

If Lu Xuan wants it, he can get it.

It's truly breathtaking.

Yi Shuhe left.

Lu Xuan then took out the mental cultivation method from the jade slip and studied it for a while.

"This Earth-rank mental defense technique is called Spirit Azure Armor."

It allows one's spiritual power to merge with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Finally, it transformed into an extremely sturdy spiritual armor.

These treasured cultivation techniques filled Lu Xuan with immense excitement.

"With the Lingcang Armor, one can easily handle multiple fifth-rank martial artists."

"It is indeed a very good life-saving technique."

To learn how to fight, you must first learn how to take a beating.

If you don't even know how to take a beating, how can you learn to hit someone?

These are all basic skills.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Today is also the day I'm heading to the Qinghe Sword Sect to participate in the sect leader selection conference.

Normally, such a procedure wouldn't be necessary.

They were mostly nominated internally.

Either it was all planned in advance.

But this time the situation is different. The Qinghe Sword Sect has encountered so much trouble, and there are also internal problems.

Therefore, the only option is to follow the old tradition and use a martial arts competition to determine who will be the leader of the Qinghe Sword Sect for the next ten years.

Lu Xuan boarded Xu Jing's carriage early in the morning.

They rushed towards the direction of the Qinghe Sword Sect.