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

The next day, early in the morning.

Lu Xuan had already finished refining the spiritual energy fed back by the incense tree.

Compared to before.

Absorbing five streams of spiritual energy in one go is very fulfilling for Lu Xuan.

The energy level can be said to have increased exponentially.

Furthermore, the incense buds from Xu Jing were even thicker and stronger than those from Shen Yue and the others.

The feedback also brings more spiritual energy.

It should be related to cultivation level.

Therefore, it is also important to improve the cultivation level of Shen Yue and others.

"At the third rank, breaking through is really not an easy thing."

"Now that I have five incense spirit buds, after absorbing and refining them, there hasn't been much of a reaction."

"We also need to find the follow-up to the Heavenly Crossing True Technique as soon as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with once we reach the fourth rank."

After sorting out his thoughts, Lu Xuan mounted a horse that Shen Yue had brought and headed straight for the outskirts of the city.

It has already been discussed and agreed upon with Chu Xiao.

We will meet directly in the square outside the city gate.

Today, Chu Xiao was dressed casually. After changing out of her official uniform from the Fengwu Hall, she looked more gentle and less sharp.

He rode a white horse with dashing bearing, right in a grove of trees outside the square.

When Chu Xiao saw Lu Xuan running from the city, she waved to him repeatedly.

"Senior, this way."

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Lu Xuan rode his horse to Chu Xiao's side.

"Lord Chu."

"I don't wear this official robe anymore. You can just call me Xiao Chu or Xiao'er."

"Then I'll call you Miss Xiao'er."

Although Chu Xiao had mentioned this before.

But Lu Xuan was used to calling him Lord Chu, and now that it had been mentioned several times, Lu Xuan stopped insisting.

"That's more like it."

"Let's go outside the blessed land and reunite with my Lin Chu family."

"The fog outside the blessed land has dissipated."

"Furthermore, there are already teams heading to Jinyuan City. The government's teams have set off first, while those of us who are considered江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world) will enter a little later."

Chu Xiao explained to Lu Xuan as they traveled.

Lu Xuan nodded in agreement, which was understandable.

After all, the imperial court has guarded this blessed land for so long.

It is only right to seize the highest priority resources.

In this regard, everyone was treated equally, and no one was given special treatment.

As for the team from Jinyuan City's City Lord's Mansion, Lu Xuan didn't ask much. He figured it wouldn't be easy to run into them, since the City Lord's Mansion was after the Heavenly Mother Spirit Stone.

Lu Xuan only wanted to go in to find some herbs, as well as the stone tablet containing the second half of the Heaven Crossing True Technique.

As for the Heavenly Mother Spirit Stone and other resources.

Lu Xuan only needs to refine some pills, and people will keep delivering them to his door.

There's no need to fight for these things.

Lu Xuan originally planned to take action in the blessed land to kill Yang Qinghou and others to eliminate future troubles, but now that it has been resolved ahead of schedule, it has saved Lu Xuan a lot of trouble.

But there is still the Mu family.

If given the chance, Lu Xuan also planned to deal with the Mu family in that blessed land.

After all, there have been recent reports that the Mu family will send people to Wuling County and Yongkang County to take over the Huang family's former businesses.

Originally, after the Huang family died, the Blood Mother Cult seemed to disappear without a trace.

There was no sound at all.

Lu Xuan had already made his own guess: whoever accepted the Huang family's business at this time was basically a force related to the Blood Mother Cult.

It seems now that the Mu family can't escape.

Although the Mu family hasn't noticed him yet, they will inevitably clash with him sooner or later.

Since that's the case, we might as well strike first.

Chu Xiao was also discussing things with Lu Xuan.

She also told Lu Xuan that what she told her family did not reveal Lu Xuan's strength, but only that Lu Xuan had a unique ability to track strange beasts.

Indeed, there are ferocious beasts in that blessed land.

This strange beast usually lives in that highly poisonous fog, which shows its immense power.

If we were to encounter them, they would certainly not be so easy to deal with.

But ironically, wherever strange beasts appear, there are often some good things to be found.

On the one hand, they had to avoid the strange beasts, and on the other hand, they had to go and track them down.

Therefore, people like Lu Xuan, who are skilled at tracking, have become highly sought after.

Lu Xuan didn't care about this identity.

These strange beasts are probably no different from ordinary horses, and besides, he might not actually need to take action.

Lu Xuan was very satisfied with the arrangement, as he did not reveal his strength and even used this identity to conceal himself.

If we don't act together with the Chu family...

Lu Xuan might not find it particularly convenient either.

After all, although the blessed land consists of ancient mountain ranges, there are already some well-explored paths within it, so following them can't hurt.

Although that blessed land is called the Blessed Land of Jinyuan City, it is still more than 400 li away from Jinyuan City.

"Twenty miles ahead lies the Lianyun Mountains, and the entrance to this blessed land is located within them."

Chu Xiao said, with some sweat on her delicate cheeks.

Lu Xuan looked around.

The mountain range ahead had become a continuous stretch, seemingly endless.

Such a colossal creature deep in the mountains is unimaginable; how terrifying it would be to accidentally get lost in it.

A majestic mountain range aura immediately greets you.

"By the way, Xiao'er, in your opinion, how strong are the experts we're most likely to encounter during this exploration of the blessed land?"

Lu Xuan was curious.

He is now at the third rank.

So I'm also quite curious about what level of experts other factions have.

If some fourth-rank experts were to arrive, even Lu Xuan would have to keep a low profile.

Lu Xuan wasn't the type of person who liked to show off.

Every time I take action, it's only as a last resort.

"If it's the strongest..."

"As far as I know, there should be five."

"Xiao Yunshan, Deputy Commander of the Jin Yuan City Garrison."

"Mu Jianlong, the third elder of the Mu family."

"Wu Kuangshu, the master of Kuangtian Martial Arts Academy"

"And an elder from my Chu family."

"Besides these people, the Mu family also invited a black-clad steward from the Qinghe Sword Sect. We still don't know who this person is or what his cultivation level is."

"But all of these people, except for the black-clad butler, have martial arts cultivation at the early stage of the third rank."

Chu Xiao said.

This is all very important intelligence.

Small families generally have no way of accessing this level of information.

"However, besides these people, there are also quite a few second-rank experts and those close to second-rank experts."

"And each of them will recruit soldiers and horses. Some martial arts schools and family forces in the county will become their pawns, on the one hand to increase their prestige, and on the other hand to pick up some benefits by following behind the big forces."

"By the way, Fenghai Martial Arts School has partnered with our Chu family."

Chu Xiao said.

Lu Xuan nodded; this was not hard to understand.

Since it's the forces from Jinyuan City taking the lead, they can't possibly send their own men to fight.

Naturally, you, the powerful forces in the surrounding counties, will have to send people to come along.

If you want to reap the benefits, you have to be at the forefront of the battle.

Otherwise, Lu Xuan probably wouldn't have had a chance to get involved.

Even the spot that Chu Xiao brought with him, Lu Xuan, was only given because of Chu Xiao's influence.

Countless people want to squeeze into this huge group.

Third grade, first stage.

Therefore, among these people, only the black-clad steward from the Qinghe Sword Sect needs to be watched.

After all, this person's cultivation level shouldn't be too bad.

If someone is already at the initial stage of the third rank, then the Mu family wouldn't need to invite them.

It can be said.

The Mu family has a good relationship with the Qinghe Sword Sect.

The Chu family, naturally, is close to the government and has a friendly cooperative relationship with the officials of Jinyuan City.

As for the situation of the last Kuangtian Martial Arts Hall, Lu Xuan didn't care.

After all, even the most powerful master is only at the initial stage of the third rank.

Although Lu Xuan was only at the initial stage of the third rank, he possessed the Xuan Tian Martial Bone.

He is fundamentally a level above these people.

"What a gathering of powerful forces."

Lu Xuan did not show disdain, but instead sighed with regret.

This is also more in line with my current abilities.

While they were talking.

Finally, a group of people could be seen ahead.

A group of soldiers could be seen standing on both sides, maintaining order.

The main purpose is to prevent people from rushing in and getting themselves killed.

At the same time, we also need to maintain order on-site to prevent these underworld forces from starting a fight before they even get inside.

The official reason for opening this blessed land is to encourage everyone to make progress together, rather than to cause infighting.

One more thing.

That is, these officials are here to maintain order.

At the same time, we also need those of you who have come from this blessed land to contribute some money.

This is something that everyone knows but doesn't say.

If any company is unwilling to pay, then there's no need to come next year.

"I am Chu Xiao."

Chu Xiao led Lu Xuan to the group of soldiers.

The leaders naturally recognized Chu Xiao.

After bowing to Chu Xiao, he raised the barricade and let Lu Xuan and the other person in.

When they got inside, the two saw that there were already quite a few camps set up there.

Some even sell medicinal herbs, dried food, and spare medicine powders here.

Sure enough, wherever there are people, there is business to be done.

Lu Xuan was also amazed; these people were indeed quite clever.

But it's all for making a living, so it's not shameful.

"The horses can be kept in the barracks' stables for now."

"Once you reach those deep mountains, let alone horses, even people will find it difficult to walk."

Chu Xiao said.

She came once last year.

This is the second time, so naturally I have more experience.

Lu Xuan nodded.

Some horses are quite valuable and cannot be released so easily. Of course, if you leave a horse in someone else's barracks, you will have to charge them a fee. They should earn the money they are entitled to.

Clearly, the entire operational chain of Fudi is quite mature, and it's not the kind of thing where everyone rushes around haphazardly.

After storing the horse properly.

Chu Xiao then led Lu Xuan to the Chu family's camp.

Inside the temporary camp set up by the Chu family.

Several people were discussing the route.

The rest of the people sat on either side.

When Chu Xiao walked in.

Many people greeted him, clearly indicating that Chu Xiao held considerable influence in the Chu family.

"Elder."

"Xiao'er is here."

Chu Lingsheng, an elder of the Chu family, nodded to Chu Xiao.

Among the younger generation of the Chu family, Chu Xiao can be considered a leading figure.

His ability to single-handedly lead Fengwu Hall to establish itself in Wuling County during this period has earned him much praise.

Furthermore, Chu Xiao's cultivation level has also reached the high stage of the first rank!

Such strength is unparalleled among the younger generation in the entire Jinyuan City.

"Please feel free to sit down, sir."

Chu Lingsheng cupped his hands in greeting to Lu Xuan.

Since Lu Xuan was brought by Chu Xiao, Chu Lingsheng naturally gave him some face.

This is Chu Xiao's network of connections.

Similarly, this is also a test for the younger generation by the Chu family, to see what kind of helpers you can get in the martial arts world.

As for the other person's skill level, that's not something you can tell just by looking at them.

Everything is based on facts.

"Okay, you can go ahead and get busy."

Lu Xuan chuckled at Chu Xiao and then found a place to sit down.

As luck would have it, Lu Xuan spotted her immediately. Sitting next to him was Lin Qiao from Fenghai Martial Arts School, and a dignified-looking middle-aged man who bore a striking resemblance to Lin Qiao.

"Is the old gentleman also from Wuling County?"

Seeing Lu Xuan's kind face, and considering Lin Qiao's own goodwill towards the old man due to her namelessness, she quickly greeted him upon seeing him arrive.

"Exactly."

Lu Xuan smiled and nodded.

Lu Xuan had never shown his face to Lin Qiao, so she naturally didn't recognize him.

"We are too. This is my father, the owner of Fenghai Martial Arts School."