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

Lu Xuan tightened his five fingers slightly.

A crisp cracking sound came from the strong man's wrist bones.

"what!"

"What are you all standing there for? Get him!"

The burly man roared in pain, and at that moment, his other hand reached behind him and pulled out an axe.

Seeing this, the other three also drew their weapons.

In the dim alleyway under the moonlight.

Jiang Qin was startled when she saw the weapons these people had taken out.

After all, the sense of oppression and fear when you actually see knives and axes aimed at you is very strong, especially since Jiang Qin had never seen such a scene before.

But Lu Xuan shielded Jiang Qin behind him, giving her a strong sense of security.

Facing the burly man's powerful axe swing.

Lu Xuan also raised his hand and pointed.

A surge of true energy pierced directly through the lungs and internal organs of the burly man before him.

Bang!

After killing the opponent, Lu Xuan reached out and snatched the opponent's axe.

He grabbed Jiang Qin and charged straight at the three people in front of him.

puff!puff!puff!

Lu Xuan swung his axe and easily killed the three men.

They also led Jiang Qin to the other end of the alley.

Jiang Qin didn't even see clearly how she got there. In the blink of an eye, she saw that the people who came to rob her had all been killed.

Four corpses lay on the ground, and Jiang Qin's face turned pale.

At that moment, Lu Xuan also channeled a burst of true energy into Jiang Qin's body, which calmed her down slightly.

"What's wrong? Weren't you just fighting them with a dagger? Why are you so scared now?"

Lu Xuan chuckled as he looked at Jiang Qin's expression.

Jiang Qin finally came to her senses and realized the deliberate teasing in Lu Xuan's words.

She immediately let out a coquettish sigh.

"As a woman, on this dark and windy night, if I don't act ruthlessly, how can I protect myself?"

"If I were really asked to kill someone... I wouldn't dare."

Even with Lu Xuan's true energy injected into her, Jiang Qin still felt her legs were a little weak.

Lu Xuan picked up a box that Jiang Qin had just thrown out and returned it to her.

"These thieves are all quite powerful. They're probably after you, not just acting on impulse."

Lu Xuan said.

Upon hearing Lu Xuan's words, Jiang Qin's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and looking at the object in her hand, she could only sigh helplessly.

"This must be the culprit..."

Jiang Qin was about to say something.

Hearing some commotion around him, Lu Xuan immediately took Jiang Qin and left.

"This is not a place to stay any longer; let's find somewhere else to talk."

Lu Xuan originally intended to escort Jiang Qin home.

But Jiang Qin shook her head.

He took Lu Xuan directly to a nearby inn.

What could Lu Xuan say? He was just a little surprised that Jiang Qin would be so direct.

The atmosphere inside the inn's rooms was rather elegant and tranquil.

Jiang Qin poured Lu Xuan a cup of tea, then pushed the box on the table in front of him.

"I realized long ago that Master Lu was no ordinary person, and the reason I am suffering this misfortune today is mostly because of this thing."

"I am deeply grateful to Master Lu for saving my life today. This gift is also a token of my gratitude."

Lu Xuan looked at the brocade box on the table, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The four people who attacked Jiang Qin tonight, although none of them reached the level of martial artists, were all experts with a strength of about a thousand catties.

The fact that they sent so many men to deal with a weak woman clearly shows they were determined to succeed.

Of course, Lu Xuan didn't have high hopes either. After all, Jiang Qin was just an ordinary jewelry store owner. Although the person who came to snatch it was quite strong, he wasn't that powerful. All things considered, it might not be anything good.

However, it doesn't matter whether this thing is good or bad.

It's estimated that even Jiang Qin won't be able to hold on.

If you keep it, it'll die sooner or later.

Lu Xuan didn't pretend and opened the box.

Instantly, a rich spiritual energy emanated from the box.

"what?"

With a casual utterance, Lu Xuan revealed a stone sculpture in the box. The eyes of the sculpture were made of red jade, and the spiritual energy emanated from this red jade.

There was also a wisp of intense heat within the spiritual energy.

"This is...firestone?"

Lu Xuan picked up the red spirit stone.

The firestone in my hand exudes a slightly scalding heat.

Firestone is also a type of spiritual stone.

However, Firestone is extremely rare. If a martial artist absorbs and refines it, there is a high chance that fire attribute will be generated in their own true energy.

Whether it's fighting enemies or refining pills and fire, it has excellent effects.

Of course, the change that a single Firestone brings to one's true energy is very small.

Even so, the price of one Firestone is roughly equivalent to one hundred ordinary spirit stones.

After all, it is a special spirit stone, extremely rare.

"I acquired this item by chance, but this morning, the Xu family from the city came and wanted to buy it. We couldn't agree on a price, and I never expected them to resort to such methods tonight."

There was also a hint of hatred in Jiang Qin's beautiful eyes.

Having just heard Lu Xuan's description of his physique, she realized that the Xu family must have been behind this.

Only the Xu family would dare to take such a ruthless approach.

Furthermore, the Xu family had already made several attempts to target Jiang Qin's Treasure Pavilion.

Jiang Qin runs a treasure pavilion in the city, which has many rare and precious stones. There are some things that even Jiang Qin herself does not recognize. However, because of Jiang Qin's treasure pavilion, she obtained a license to operate a rare spirit mine in the Xuanwu Dynasty in her early years.

It's like having a certificate that allows the Treasure Pavilion to freely buy and sell valuable spirit stones, or even for the imperial court to control resources.

The Xu family also wanted to acquire Treasure Pavilion and seize this qualification certificate for themselves.

This led to the current situation.

Jiang Qin told Lu Xuan the whole story.

"I'm afraid my maids have either been bribed by the Xu family or have already been killed by them."

Jiang Qin's voice was choked with sobs, seemingly revealing her utter exhaustion.

After all, she was just a weak woman; how could she possibly fight against the enormous Xu family?

"The Xu family?"

Upon hearing Jiang Qin's words, Lu Xuan immediately frowned.

The people who sent people to deal with Shen Yu before were also from the Xu family. Although the Xu family did not take action themselves, they sent others to do so. We haven't settled the score with the Xu family yet, and we never expected to run into them again today.

There are three major families in the entire Wuling County.

The Huang family, the Xu family, and the Bai family.

The Bai family has a mysterious background and operates businesses in weaponry and civil engineering within the city.

The Xu family ran a business selling medicinal herbs and powders, and also operated numerous casinos and brothels.

The Huang family previously dealt in medicinal herbs and also ran a restaurant.

Each company is also involved in some way with each other.

Recently, the Huang family has run into trouble, and the Xu family has seized the opportunity to acquire many of the Huang family's businesses.

With the Huang family falling tonight, the Xu family's territory will likely expand even further.

The reason they targeted Jiang Qin's Treasure Pavilion was because it had the qualifications to sell its products.

In the Xuanwu Dynasty, if you dare to sell rare stone mines or the like without authorization, the Fengwu Hall will not be lenient with you. Once discovered, you will be ruined.

"The Xu family is powerful, and I, a weak woman, am truly powerless to deal with them."

Jiang Qin cried and complained beside Lu Xuan.

After all, she had been supporting the Treasure Pavilion all by herself for so long.

Having encountered such a dangerous situation again tonight, Jiang Qin opened up and poured out her troubles to Lu Xuan, who only offered a few words of comfort.

Suddenly, Jiang Qin looked up sharply, her face filled with longing as she gazed at Lu Xuan.

"Mr. Lu... to be honest..."

"The Treasure Pavilion is the culmination of my life's work."

"I am unwilling to hand it over to someone else... If Master Lu can help me, I am willing to serve you from now on..."

She didn't know if it was because Lu Xuan saved her that she developed a good impression of him.

It was the pressure from the Xu family and the threats from all sides that nearly drove Jiang Qin to the brink of collapse.

He actually dared to say it so boldly at this moment.

Jiang Qin grabbed Lu Xuan with both hands, seemingly realizing that her actions were too presumptuous and sudden.

He also subconsciously let go of her hand.

Jiang Qin felt extremely ashamed and indignant.

I'm afraid my audacity will scare Lu Xuan away and make him think I'm a shameless woman.

Most importantly, Jiang Qin was already married before.

Although she was still a virgin, in the eyes of others, she was already considered second-hand, so how could she have the face to negotiate a price with Lu Xuan?

"I'm...I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous..."

Jiang Qin bowed her head and apologized.

The next moment, Lu Xuan grabbed the hand that had been pulled back.

"Hehe, Madam, there's no need for that."

"I am honored by your high regard, Madam."

"With me here, the Xu family won't be able to touch the Treasure Pavilion in the slightest."

"However... I also have something I need your help with, madam."

A smile played on Lu Xuan's lips.

Jiang Qin had initially thought Lu Xuan was looking down on her because of her identity, but now Lu Xuan had grabbed her hands instead. The strength from his broad palms made Jiang Qin's heart flutter, and her originally flustered heart finally calmed down a bit.

Hearing Lu Xuan's words, Jiang Qin also slightly raised her eyes.

"If there is anything you need, please just give the order."

Jiang Qinrou judo.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan's eyes immediately gleamed.

"Hehe, then I'll trouble you, my wife, to give me a big, healthy son!"

After saying that, Lu Xuan picked Jiang Qin up and carried her around the waist.

Jiang Qin exclaimed in surprise, never expecting that what Lu Xuan was talking about was this kind of thing.

She immediately blushed and buried her head in Lu Xuan's chest.

Lu Xuan was not young, and his body should have been weak and powerless, but when Jiang Qin buried her head in his flesh, she could clearly feel the vitality and strength emanating from his muscles.

"Master Lu... please cherish him..."

Jiang Qin frowned slightly and clenched her teeth gently.

Lu Xuan was no gentleman; he would always save food for himself.

With a flick of her finger, the buttons on Jiang Qin's clothes popped open.

A ray of spring sunshine shone into the inn.

[Spiritual Bud Sprout, Root and Bone Enhancement]

[Four buds converge, Yin and Yang advance together]

In the early morning, Lu Xuan glanced at the fair-skinned beauty lying on her side in his arms.

Then I saw a new bud sprouting on my incense tree.

Feeling the surge of spiritual energy within his body, Lu Xuan couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

This is the correct way to cultivate.

Perhaps Jiang Qin isn't truly sincere right now; she just wants to find a powerful backer.

But none of this mattered to Lu Xuan.

Later, Jiang Qin will know that today's choice was the right one.