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

Even if you can't bear it, you can't say anything at this time; you can only swallow your pride and bear it.

Lu Xuan is really good at business.

It was clearly more than three million taels, but it was forcibly increased to ten million taels!

Although their two families were considered top-tier in Xiping County, they couldn't withstand Lu Xuan's exploitative methods.

If these things were to be revealed, it would inevitably cause a severe blow to their family's vitality.

But if they didn't take this money, they might all die here today.

If I were to die like this, there would be no one to reason with.

At this point, preserving one's life is the most important thing.

The two heads of the family had no choice but to record this debt.

Chu Lingsheng acted quickly, writing two IOUs and having both men put their fingerprints on them.

In that case, these people won't be able to renege on their debts.

Holding the IOUs, he blocked their doors, leaving them no choice but to pay. "Alright, you can all leave now. Don't say I'm heartless. I'll give you one day to prepare the money, and I'll come to collect it myself."

"If there aren't any, I'll start by killing the fourth-rank martial artists in your family, and then the two of you last."

Lu Xuan said very generously.

He simply waved his hand, dismissing the family members.

Their swift and decisive response left them somewhat bewildered.

They just let them go so easily?

Aren't you afraid that after they leave, they will regroup and come back to deal with you?

Clearly, both heads of the family harbored great doubts.

But now that we have a chance to live, we certainly won't waste it.

After exchanging a glance, they didn't say a word and scrambled away to escape into the distance.

After escaping to a certain distance, they finally came to their senses.

They were relieved to have escaped with their lives. Thinking about the deaths of Song Qing and the others, they felt incredibly fortunate.

"That's terrifying! Who exactly is that old man?!"

"Who cares who he is? We absolutely can't mess with this guy. Let's figure out how to raise the money!"

The two heads of the family are having a conversation.

I never want to experience the madness I went through today again in my life.

That's absolutely terrifying.

"What about Song Qing?"

"What else can we do? Just send someone to inform the Heavenly Soul Sect. Anyway, it's none of our business. The Azure Cloud Martial Sect and the Heavenly Soul Sect will handle things themselves. We don't need to worry about it."

"That's what the Guo family head said."

The Sun family head opposite them also nodded.

Although this time it will be a huge loss.

But if you don't pay this money, you could lose your life. Of course, you can gamble.

As for the outcome, no one can guarantee that they can bear the consequences.

After the Sun and Guo families left, the gloom over the mine was swept away.

Lu Xuan also made a special trip to express his gratitude to Tan Ying and the two helpers invited by Gu Yun Pharmacy.

Both of them were well-known rogue cultivators in the martial arts world.

Although he is a rogue cultivator, his strength is not weak.

Furthermore, they are all of good character. It was precisely because these people were unwilling to collude with powerful forces that they were ostracized. In the eyes of many powerful forces, once you people have grown up, you are either friends or enemies.

Rather than waiting for you to be absorbed by the enemy, I'd rather take action and eliminate you now.

This is the best way.

Either you leave this area directly.

Therefore, many independent cultivators don't have an easy time. Gu Yun Pharmacy offers very generous conditions, and at the same time, it provides relatively freedom.

That's why these people are willing to join Guyun Pharmacy.

"Old Lu, what I've done is nothing compared to the immense kindness you've shown me."

Tan Ying said to Lu Xuan.

He even blamed himself for failing to protect the mine, which almost caused Lu Xuan a great loss. What if the mine had been stolen or destroyed?

Then he would be in a very bad position.

"Sect Leader Tan, there's no need for that. It's only right and proper for us to help those in need. The conditions in this mining area are harsh, so we can only ask you to make the trip easier."

"You're too kind, it's our duty..."

Finally, Lu Xuan walked up to Li Wei.

"Are you alright?"

Li Wei shook her head.

"I'm fine." "That's good. Come back to the city in a couple of days and see me. I'll check your skills and see if there's anything I can teach you."

Lu Xuan said it quite naturally.

To outsiders, it might just be a senior giving guidance to a junior.

But Li Wei knew very well that the guidance Lu Xuan was about to give her was definitely not simple.

Of course, Li Wei was also very much looking forward to it.

He nodded immediately.

"OK."

After a brief handover, Lu Xuan praised Chu Lingsheng, who had already begun mining, demonstrating impressive efficiency.

Chu Lingsheng was naturally delighted to have gained Lu Xuan's approval.

After all, if they do these jobs well, the Chu family will receive a lot of dividends, which is a large sum of money, and they will be able to stand in a higher position from then on.

The attack by the Heavenly Soul Sect was quickly quelled.

The mine resumed operations. Although several brothers had died, death was a common occurrence in such places, and no one could avoid it.

Even when the Golden Light Sect was in charge of this place, many unexpected situations still occurred.

After all, taking a risk here once could earn you more money than you could spend in a lifetime.

"It seems that the defenses of this mine need to be strengthened further."

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

Two fourth-rank experts from the Ancient Cloud Pharmacy, plus Tan Ying.

There are only three fourth-rank masters in total.

Li Wei was not stationed here; she only rushed over to provide support after receiving word of the situation.

Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that there are too few truly skilled individuals.

If there were a way to collect some exotic beasts as pets or guardian beasts, that would be much more convenient.

Since even humans aren't reliable, these strange beasts are more believable.

"I'll think about this when we get back." "Brother Yi, you should go back to the city first. I suddenly remembered that I still need to go to the county seat."

Upon hearing that Lu Xuan was going to Xiping County, Yi Shuhe roughly knew what Lu Xuan was going to do.

But he couldn't stop it, nor could he help.

I could only nod.

"Alright, be very careful, there are still many experts in the Prince's mansion."

"Moreover, I heard before that some of the old retainers of the Prince's mansion have some special abilities, which seem to be related to the spirit and soul, so we must be extra careful."

Yi Shuhe thought for a moment and then said.

Although this claim has not yet been verified, it can serve as a warning to those about to venture alone into the lion's den. It would be worthwhile to give Lu Xuan a heads-up and make him a little more vigilant.

"There's this part too, thank you for letting me know."

"I placed a restriction inside that kid's body, and he can't possibly break it. You can use it without worry."

Lu Xuan said.

Yi Shuhe and his companion clearly needed to interrogate Xu Qian further to extract more evidence before the Prince of Xiping intervened to save the man. This would leave the Prince of Xiping with nowhere to run. This was a very good opportunity.

Of course, Yi Shuhe was unaware that the Prince of Xiping would have no way to leave Guanlan Ancient City.

Yi Shuhe and Yi Huai'an left with Xu Qian.

He did not continue traveling with Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan also told Mo Yan and Yan Meng to return to their sect on their own.

It wouldn't be appropriate for me to bring two people with me when I went to Xiping County to do some work.

It's one thing for these two to get involved in the fighting and killing outside.

But if it's inside Xiping County.

If they were to take action, it would represent the stance of the Qingyun Martial Sect, inevitably drawing criticism.

Even if the two of them didn't mind, Lu Xuan still didn't recommend doing it, as it wasn't necessary.

By myself, I can sneak around and get it done without making a sound.

"When you have some free time, remember to come find me in Jinyuan City," Lu Xuan said to the two of them.

Mo Yan naturally nodded.

Yan Meng also looked on with anticipation.

If you don't take the final step, it's not really a case, and things will eventually change.

Therefore, when she heard Lu Xuan's invitation, Yan Meng nodded with anticipation.

"Then you'd better come back soon, don't keep us waiting too long."

Yan Meng whispered instructions to Lu Xuan.

Looking at Yan Meng's alluring appearance, Lu Xuan felt a surge of lust. However, this was a mining area with so many other people around, so Lu Xuan didn't let himself be blinded by lust and temporarily suppressed his impulse.

We'll deal with this little slut properly later.

Subsequently, Li Wei found a cave near the mine to cultivate.

Anyway, everything in Qinghe Sword Sect is now on the right track. Under normal circumstances, Li Wei doesn't need to get involved in much. Some people with ulterior motives have already calmed down after learning that the King of Xiping has given up on them. It's more important to manage the sect well.

Li Wei also gave some of them a chance to reform. Although the spiritual energy near the mining area was chaotic, it had a very good polishing effect on newly broken through cultivation levels.

Lu Xuan asked Chu Lingsheng for a map and then headed towards Xiping County.

"Do you want to ride a horse? If you do, it will take about three days to reach the county town."

"Riding a horse? What level am I to need a horse!"

Lu Xuan took a sip of saliva, then leaped into the air, his figure swiftly soaring into the sky and disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Chu Lingsheng looked up, his eyes filled with envy.

"When will I be able to fly around so freely... to graze everywhere... to wander around everywhere?"

(There's more!)