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

Chu Xiao looked shocked.

"The leader of the Southern Alliance Gang, I remember he was a high-level first-rank martial artist, did he escape?"

No, he's dead.

Yan Shiba, who was standing to the side, gave a straightforward report.

The events of these past few days have been truly astonishing.

The turmoil in Wuling County seemed to never cease.

The original Dongshe Gang, then the Huang family, and now the Nanlian Gang!

This also includes the mysterious Black Soul Cavalry, who are the truly mysterious and powerful.

"So, who was behind this?"

"No... there were no survivors at the scene... I also sent someone to ask the owner of the carriage, and he said that the carriage was stolen earlier today."

Yan Shiba shook his head and said.

That's what makes it feel the strangest.

In broad daylight, no one has yet seen what the person who wiped out the entire Southern Alliance gang actually looks like.

"However, judging from the traces at the scene, it seems that only one person was responsible for wiping out the entire Southern Alliance Gang..."

Yan Shiba said in a deep voice.

"Alone? How is that possible?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiao scoffed, his brows furrowed in disbelief.

"The Southern Alliance was destroyed so quickly; the other side must have come prepared."

"All those who did the deed are probably hiding in that carriage."

Chu Xiao said with great certainty.

Yan Shiba, standing to the side, could only suppress his inner thoughts for the time being.

After all, he couldn't believe it either.

If one person could do it, then that person would have to be at least at the second rank of cultivation.

In the entire Wuling County, who has the strength of a second-rank official?

The series of major events kept Fengwu Hall extremely busy, but also increased its power.

After all, any murder or homicide case involving martial artists falls under the jurisdiction of the Fengwu Hall.

In addition, the previous incident of slaying the strange beast of Niulao Mountain has greatly increased Fengwu Hall's prestige among the people.

Chu Xiao also took advantage of these events to spread the influence of Fengwu Hall throughout the entire Wuling County.

When Yan Shiba said that it was highly likely that someone would make the move,

Chu Xiao immediately thought, could it be Lu Xuan?

Last night at the Huang family's residence, Chu Xiao recognized the murdered Mu Yuanji and another second-rank expert. Although Chu Xiao did not know the other party's name, he knew that this person should be an expert from the Mu family's Black Blood Hall.

The members of the Mu family's Black Blood Hall are all ruthless and skilled in killing. They specialize in doing shady things for the Mu family, and even dare to assassinate many court officials. They are simply lawless.

However, everyone in the Black Blood Hall possesses a cultivation level of at least Rank 2.

With formidable strength, they are a very powerful force even within the entire Jinyuan City.

If it really is Lu Xuan who makes a move.

That's perfect, let Senior Lu Xuan get rid of all these people.

Chu Xiao had a plan in mind.

If it really was Lu Xuan who did it, then we absolutely cannot let Lu Xuan be exposed like this.

"However, it's not a good idea for Senior Lu to keep killing like this. We need to apply for an identity for Senior Lu, otherwise, he will definitely be targeted by Yang Qinghou."

"Senior Lu killed Yang Qinghou's Black Soul Cavalry. Yang Qinghou will absolutely not let this go."

Chu Xiao thought to himself.

"Old Yan, seal off the territory of the Southern Alliance Gang as well."

"Furthermore, we must find the ledgers in the hands of the Southern Alliance to see how many high-ranking officials and nobles in this city are colluding with the Southern Alliance!"

Chu Xiao said.

The reason she planned to deal with these gangs and start with them was precisely because these gangs must have some ledgers or similar documents, which would be equivalent to finding evidence of corrupt officials' crimes.

"Yes, sir!"

The Xu family mansion.

Lu Xuan arrived before the news of the Southern Alliance's annihilation.

And that Xu family retainer.

Some time ago, Xu Jiagang acquired a mine.

The current head of the Xu family is still stationed in the mine, directing various matters within it.

Instead, he entrusted the arrangements for some matters within the city to the second son, Xu Zhanhong.

At the same time, Xu Zhanhong was given only one task: to obtain the trading certificate from the Treasure Pavilion.

Without this trading permit, the ore they mine would have to be resold to others, but with the permit, the Xu family could sell the ore independently.

Once some rare goods appear in this ore.

The Xu family made a fortune.

Therefore, this trading certificate, though seemingly simple, is actually very important!

Xu Zhanhong is now in charge of the Xu family in the county.

I should have gotten what I wanted last night, but someone else snatched it away.

He had just sent his men to instruct the Southern Alliance Gang to take action, which was a win-win situation.

Thinking that his great undertaking was about to succeed, he felt that he had done this very well.

When he returns, his older brother will surely reward him.

For a moment, Xu Zhanhong was overjoyed, and at the same time, he went to his doorstep and drank tea in his own tea garden.

"Congratulations, Second Master! With the Treasure Pavilion in hand, the profits from the mines will increase dramatically!"

"Yes, all we have to do is wait for the Southern Alliance Gang to bring the person back and extract the prescription from them. Second Master has once again performed an unparalleled feat; he truly lives up to his reputation!"

"The Xu family's glory is largely due to Second Master's contributions; we admire him greatly."

The guests all offered their compliments.

Xu Zhanhong burst into laughter, feeling quite pleased to hear the flattery from his subordinates.

"Now that the Huang family has been wiped out, Wuling County will belong to the Xu family, and even more so, to Second Master!"

"Hahaha...you guys..."

"I never care about fame and fortune."

"What I crave most right now is the taste of those slutty women from the Treasure Pavilion."

Xu Zhanhong laughed heartily, and without any hesitation, revealed his true feelings in front of his many retainers.

Clearly, Jiang Qin is the one he truly wants.

The other retainers also chimed in.

Just as Xu Zhanhong and the others were chatting happily, Xu Zhanhong looked up and saw that the retainer he had sent to the Southern Alliance Gang had actually returned.

"Oh? Old Mo's back! Is there good news from the Southern Alliance?"

Xu Zhanhong immediately asked with a beaming smile.

But suddenly, he noticed that Old Mo's eyes seemed a little strange.

Just as Lao Mo was about to speak.

Suddenly, Old Mo's head exploded.

Bang!

Suddenly, a pool of blood splattered onto the tea table.

With a thud.

Old Mo's headless corpse slammed heavily onto the table.

Fresh blood gushed out like a fountain.

The guests below were all terrified.

Even Xu Zhanhong was stunned.

At that very moment, they also saw an old man standing behind Lao Mo.

Who is this person?!

The thought flashed through everyone's minds at the same time.

The next moment, Lu Xuan drew a spiritual weapon longsword from his hand.

This sword is incomparably sharp.

As Lu Xuan swung his sword, a cold light flashed.

The three retainers sitting in the front row had their heads instantly severed.

"What?!"

Xu Zhanhong and his group were immediately stunned.

Xu Zhanhong himself scrambled and crawled as he tried to run away into the distance.

At that moment, he even forgot that he was a mid-level first-grade martial artist.

Lu Xuan's sword was extremely fast.

When he unleashed the second sword strike, he had already killed all the retainers.

Now only Xu Zhanhong remains.

Seeing that Xu Zhanhong had already climbed three zhang away, Lu Xuan unleashed a sword aura that severed both of his legs.

Sword energy is released!

Xu Zhanhong felt a sharp pain coming on.

He was about to shout as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Don't scream, or you'll die."

But the next moment, Lu Xuan held a sword to Xu Zhanhong's throat.

Xu Zhanhong forcefully swallowed his shout.

"Who...who are you...how dare you cause trouble at my Xu family's residence...If I die, your entire family will be buried with me!"

Xu Zhanhong took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the pain from his leg injury.

At the same time, taking advantage of the respite, he wanted to give Lu Xuan a warning and let him know that the Xu family was not to be trifled with.

"Alright, alright, we know your Xu family is powerful."

Lu Xuan nodded perfunctorily, and then asked.

"You're the second son of the Xu family, so where is your eldest son?"

"Are you looking for my older brother?"

Xu Zhanhong paused, not yet understanding Lu Xuan's identity, so he dared not easily reveal his elder brother's information.

"Didn't you want the Treasure Pavilion's transaction certificate? I have it."

"However, I feel that I don't have the authority to make decisions when I talk to you."

Lu Xuan chuckled and said.

Treasure Pavilion's transaction certificate!

When Xu Zhanhong heard this, he immediately realized that the person who made the move last night was this old man.

"How dare you! You stole from the Xu family and then tried to sell it back to them?"

Xu Zhanhong gritted his teeth, if it weren't for Lu Xuan intervening.

Then the trading certificate for the Treasure Pavilion had already fallen into his hands long ago.

Since this is the matter at hand, Xu Zhanhong has already made up his mind.

The other party just wants to make a deal and then make a hefty profit.

Isn't it all about money?

Since it's for money, they won't easily kill him.

"My elder brother is in the Cuiling Mountain mine in Yongkang County."

"If you want to sell trading certificates, talk to me directly, I can make the decision!"

Xu Zhanhong said.

The Xu family recently acquired a piece of Emerald Spirit Stone from the Emerald Spirit Mountain mine. Although this Emerald Spirit Stone cannot compare to Spirit Stone, it still has some effect. It is more precious than ordinary jade and can be used to make some family treasures. It is highly ornamental and also has a great effect of gathering spiritual energy.

The most common items are teapots and wine cups.

As for the real spirit stone veins.

That means it won't fall into the hands of these ordinary county-level powers.

They are either controlled by the imperial court or by some long-established martial arts sects.

These are all truly enormous creatures.

Lu Xuan estimated that one would need to reach at least the fourth rank of martial arts cultivation to be able to contend with these people.

But Lu Xuan isn't in a hurry for this now; he'll focus on making steady progress in Wuling County first.

"Oh... Mount Cuiling, is that right? I see."

After Lu Xuan finished speaking, he flicked his longsword.

Xu Zhanhong's head was chopped off.

Originally, Lu Xuan wanted to settle things peacefully, or even have everyone negotiate properly and clear things up.

After all, everyone has moments of greed. As long as they pull back from the brink, give them a chance to repent.

But this morning, Xu Zhanhong had people break into his home.

Lu Xuan saw no need to waste words with them.

After the Xu family is wiped out, someone will naturally take over their territory and business.

A mere family in a small county town, once wiped out, is wiped out.

It won't get too chaotic.

Of course, if you're going to kill, then you have to kill them completely.

We cannot give these people a chance to react, otherwise things will only get more and more complicated.

"Looks like I'll have to go to Yongkang County again."

After thinking it over, Lu Xuan quietly left the Xu family's residence.

The Xu family's residence was located deep in the forest, with no neighbors around.

Lu Xuan had just gone in with that retainer.

In reality, a large family like the Xu family has many people coming and going every day, so they may not be able to remember them all.

With Lu Xuan's skills, leaving would be very easy for him.

Just after Lu Xuan left the Xu family.

A maid from the Xu family was about to go and get Xu Zhanhong a new pot of hot tea.

When she reached the courtyard, she saw corpses scattered all over the ground, and a piercing scream immediately ripped through the air above the Xu family's residence.