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

Xu Jing, who witnessed this scene in the dark alley, widened her eyes in surprise.

The leader of the Seven Fiends of the Sky Eagles was actually beaten so badly that he had to flee in such a sorry state.

He was easily killed with a single sword strike.

Then the fates of the other members are also obvious.

"Just how strong is Master Lu...? Why would such a master live in seclusion here?"

A myriad of thoughts surged through Xu Jing's mind.

"Could it be... that Master Lu is already a third-grade martial artist...?"

A third-rank martial artist!?

Those who were placed in the prefectural city would all be heroes who governed a region.

Within a mere Wuling County, wouldn't it be even easier to commit indiscriminate killing?

Xu Jing waited for a while but did not see Lu Xuan appear. Instead, the people from Fengwu Hall arrived quickly.

This is a case of murder in the street, and the victim was a notorious bandit.

The response was remarkably swift; within a mere half an hour, the surrounding streets were under curfew, and the entire Yunshan Inn was sealed off.

Xu Jing also left early.

Instead of going to Lu Xuan's house, he returned to the Ancient Cloud Pharmacy.

She needed to carefully review her intelligence to see what she had missed.

Lu Xuan must be a terrifying existence.

It wasn't that I wanted to investigate Lu Xuan's background, but rather that I wanted to learn more about him.

County government office, the residence of the county magistrate.

Yang Qinghou was in the room, enjoying the service of several women.

In the dungeon of the county government office, some peddlers and laborers were imprisoned from time to time.

Often at this time, their daughters would be very sensible and take the initiative to come to him.

And they all come with a sentence.

They'll do anything they're asked to do, as long as their father is released.

Although these women were not particularly beautiful.

But Yang Qinghou had a particular fondness for this kind of woman; he liked her fearful, timid, yet hesitant manner.

"As long as you serve me obediently tonight and release your families, it's just a matter of a word from me."

Yang Qinghou grinned.

At the same time, he reached out and touched the woman behind him who was getting a massage.

The woman was extremely nervous, her body stiffened, but she dared not resist at all.

If they resist, the father in the dungeon won't just be imprisoned; he might even be beaten to death.

Such situations are not uncommon.

Even if they were afraid and unwilling, they were helpless.

Only in this way could she rescue her father.

"Don't worry, your county magistrate is very gentle."

Yang Qinghou had a kind smile on his face.

Just as Yang Qinghou was preparing for his next move, he heard the voice of his advisor coming from outside the door.

"Master, something terrible has happened!"

The advisor, Cao Wenzhang, lowered his voice, but one could tell that he was extremely nervous.

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry? Let's talk about it tomorrow!"

Yang Qinghou's interest had just been piqued.

Cao Wenzhang listened, and although he really didn't want to disturb him any longer, he had no choice but to continue speaking.

"It's those guys..."

Cao Wenzhang hinted.

There were other people in the room at the time, and since the walls could hear, the news couldn't be leaked.

Those guys?

Yang Qinghou had originally intended to continue enjoying himself, but upon hearing this keyword, his gaze froze, and his face showed anger.

"You guys go take a shower first."

Yang Qinghou said.

After waving away the two women, he called Cao Wenzhang, who was outside the door, in.

"Come in."

Upon hearing this, Cao Wenzhang immediately stepped forward and opened the door.

Unexpectedly, the moment he pushed open the door, a chill suddenly swept over Cao Wenzhang from behind.

The next moment, a sharp sword pierced through Cao Wenzhang's head.

puff!

Cao Wenzhang's head was pierced by a long sword.

Then, the person behind him kicked out, and Cao Wenzhang's corpse immediately flew towards Yang Qinghou's direction.

"What!?"

Upon seeing Cao Wenzhang's dead state, Yang Qinghou didn't have time to check on Cao Wenzhang's condition. He immediately darted to the side, intending to draw his sword.

But the next moment, a sharp sword light fell.

The sword strike, imbued with fierce true energy, caused Yang Qinghou to shrink back sharply, no longer daring to advance to retrieve the weapon. After taking a step back, a fierce glint appeared in Yang Qinghou's eyes.

"Damn it! How dare they attack and kill an official of the imperial court!"

"You wouldn't have enough heads to chop off!"

Yang Qinghou shouted and circulated his true energy, striking at Lu Xuan's head.

Close at hand.

Yang Qinghou finally got a clear look at Lu Xuan's appearance.

When Yang Qinghou saw that the person who came was actually Lu Xuan, he was also stunned for a moment.

However, there was no hesitation in his actions.

"So it was you, you old codger."

Yang Qinghou shouted loudly.

The palm strike erupted, mobilizing and circulating all the true energy in that instant.

He didn't know what level of cultivation Lu Xuan possessed.

However, the fact that the opponent was able to evade the pursuit of the Seven Fiends of the Sky Eagle and reappear in front of him indicates that their cultivation level must be quite high.

He was determined to kill Lu Xuan with a single blow.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan also unleashed a palm strike.

The palm technique contains a powerful and fierce force of wind and thunder.

It was accompanied by the roar of wind and thunder.

The incredibly solid true energy also shocked Yang Qinghou instantly.

"boom!"

The moment their palms collided.

Yang Qinghou's true energy dissipated instantly.

The colliding arms exploded, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Yang Qinghou's body was then suddenly sent flying backward.

With just one move.

Yang Qinghou was seriously injured.

"Tsk, it seems Magistrate Yang has neglected his cultivation; he couldn't even withstand a single palm strike from this old man?"

Lu Xuan sighed inwardly.

It seems I was too cautious before.

Yang Qinghou's cultivation level was only at the initial stage of the second rank.

Even when he was at the highest level of the first rank, he was able to kill them using the Xuan Tian Martial Bone.

That makes sense.

If he were truly capable, how could he have served as a county magistrate in Wuling County for so many years?

Who wouldn't want to keep getting promoted?

After all, everyone has desires.

If Yang Qinghou couldn't climb up, it means he lacked the ability.

In just half a month, everything has changed.

Lu Xuan couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

If Yang Qinghou had been killed sooner, none of this would have happened.

"It's you...who are you?!"

Yang Qinghou's body crashed into the desk.

That palm strike just now not only broke his arm but also seriously injured him. Even now, it was only by exerting all his strength that Yang Qinghou was able to hold on.

However, Lu Xuan did not answer, and walked forward with his sword in his hand.

Yang Qinghou realized that Lu Xuan was a ruthless person.

He quickly raised his hand to signal Lu Xuan to stop.

"Fine! I give up!"

"From now on, I will follow your lead."

"If you spare my life, all the money I plundered in Wuling County is yours!"

"Also, I can tell you a secret."

"It's related to a blessed land; it's a low-level cultivation technique!"

Just then, Lu Xuan raised his sword, ready to strike.

Yang Qinghou also shouted with all his might.

It is related to a blessed land.

Earth level technique!

In Lu Xuan's mind, the Crossing Heaven True Technique inscribed on Huang Tianba's stone tablet immediately came to mind.

This is a low-level (Earth Rank) cultivation technique.

Huang Tianba was able to obtain one of the stone tablets and hide it, which must have been done in this blessed land.

From this perspective, everything makes sense.

It was indeed obtained from a blessed land.

Upon seeing this, Lu Xuan immediately put away his cold and stern expression.

His facial expression softened slightly.

"Hehe, Lord Yang, don't be nervous. We're not mortal enemies, so what can't we talk about?"

Lu Xuan chuckled and stepped forward to help Yang Qinghou up.

Seeing how quickly Lu Xuan's expression changed, Yang Qinghou thought to himself that this guy must be extremely vicious and ruthless.

"I was just following orders, don't take it to heart."

As soon as Lu Xuan said this, fear immediately appeared on Yang Qinghou's face.

What does that mean?

So it was still an order to act, could it be...?

Seeing Yang Qinghou's wide eyes, Lu Xuan gestured in the darkness to the Fengwu Hall token in his hand.

But Yang Qinghou only caught a glimpse of it and could make out the words "Fengwu".

"It's...it's up there..."

Yang Qinghou exclaimed in surprise.

There was disbelief in his eyes.

"Hey, Old Yang, I've been waiting for you in the city for so long, we're practically old friends now. Let me remind you, do you really think the higher-ups don't know about what happened with Master Yunhe?"

"Considering we've known each other for so many years, if you give me the information, I'll pretend I never saw you tonight."

Lu Xuan's words left Yang Qinghou somewhat speechless.

It even felt like my brain was getting tangled up.

I've been waiting for him for so long.

According to Yang Qinghou's intelligence, Lu Xuan had been working as a groom in the Huang family. Little did he know that Lu Xuan was actually a pawn planted in Wuling County by his superiors!

In that instant, Yang Qinghou also suddenly understood.

No wonder he couldn't understand it.

What's even more terrifying is that the higher-ups were able to place a martial artist in Wuling County for such a long time.

Of course, the other party might not be targeting him, but rather the position of magistrate of Wuling County.

It just so happens to be him.

Tonight is also the time for Lu Xuan to close the net.

At this moment, Yang Qinghou's eyes also turned to fear, as if he had been under the surveillance of others his whole life.

"You...you really can pretend you've never seen me before?"

There was a pleading look in Yang Qinghou's eyes; this was his last hope.

"I mean what I say."

"However, you must leave Wuling County and never return."

Lu Xuan nodded.

"Alright... The map is inside the paperweight on my desk. There's a place in the blessed land called Thousand Bat Cave. As long as we can break through the great formation of Thousand Bat Cave, we can find the Earth-rank cultivation technique."

Yang Qinghou had no doubt about Lu Xuan's identity.

After all, the fact that he could accurately describe the remains of Master Yunhe Danshi shows that Lu Xuan had a very deep understanding of him.

"good……"

As soon as Lu Xuan finished speaking, he grabbed Yang Qinghou's head with one hand and tightened his grip on it under Yang Qinghou's shocked and confused gaze.

Click.

Yang Qinghou's head instantly shattered and exploded like a watermelon.