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

Liu Zhanqing's ordering manner did not cause any dissatisfaction among Mu Jianlong and the others; on the contrary, they nodded very obsequiously.

"Young Sect Master, please rest for a while. We'll be right back. We'll set up camp on this island tonight."

Mu Jianlong cupped his hands in greeting.

Two Mu family experts were then left behind to protect Liu Zhanqing's safety.

Mu Jianlong himself, along with three others, went to search for information about the Dragon Marrow Fruit.

Those who landed on this island last year saw the Dragon Marrow Fruit from afar, but were unable to pick it, so they left it for this year.

The young sect leader of the Qinghe Sword Sect is an extraordinary genius.

Despite his young age, he has already achieved a high level of martial arts cultivation, reaching the second rank.

Simply by consuming this fresh dragon marrow fruit, one can break through to the third rank of martial arts cultivation.

After all, he was going to face a third-grade exotic beast. To ensure his safety, Liu Zhanqing did not rush in. After all, he only had one life. If he lost this fruit, there might be other rare and precious treasures.

There's no need to take the risk.

Such dangerous and potentially fatal tasks should naturally be left to these people.

Just the fact that they were given such an opportunity to perform makes Mu Jianlong and his group extremely grateful.

Immediately, Mu Jianlong led the three of them up the mountain and found the place where the Dragon Marrow Fruit grew.

When Mu Jianlong and his companions saw the mess around them, and realized that the place where the Dragon Marrow Fruit should have grown was now completely empty.

At this moment, Mu Jianlong was greatly shocked.

"Damn it! Which bastard picked those things beforehand?!"

When Mu Jianlong arrived at the fruit tree, he saw that the branches that had been pruned on the Dragon Marrow Fruit tree were also fresh wounds. He knew in his heart that they must have been picked not long ago, and that was what happened today!

"Could it have been eaten by that third-grade exotic beast?"

Someone asked.

After all, this is a possibility.

Mu Jianlong waved his hand.

"Absolutely impossible. If that strange beast ate it, why would it leave this place in such a mess? Besides, look at the marks on these trees; they are clearly made by swords."

"It must have been picked recently."

"The other party is very likely still on the island!"

Mu Jianlong analyzed calmly.

"No matter where he is, we must find him tonight!"

Mu Jianlong said in a deep voice.

His eyes now gleamed with a fierce light.

If this time we can help the young sect leader break through his cultivation level.

The Mu family has thus performed a great service!

At that time, the Mu family will have taken another step forward.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Mu family seems quite powerful.

But that was actually relative to a small county like Wuling County.

If placed before a martial arts sect like the Qinghe Sword Sect, it would be nothing.

Immediately, Mu Jianlong, along with three other second-rank experts, began searching deep into the mountains.

"But, Elder."

"If the opponent is able to kill a third-grade exotic beast, then their strength should not be underestimated."

"Yes or no……"

One of them realized what was happening and looked at Mu Jianlong, asking a question.

Mu Jianlong shook his head.

"We've studied this Rank 3 exotic beast before."

"For a single rank-three martial artist to kill him, they would need at least a high-level rank-three cultivation."

"How many high-level Rank 3 cultivators are there in the entire Jinyuan City? How could they possibly risk coming to a place like this?"

"The other party must have used some means to lure away that third-grade beast, thus achieving the effect of feinting to the east while attacking in the west."

"Even if he did manage to kill that third-grade beast, he would definitely be severely injured!"

Mu Jianlong said confidently.

He had anticipated this situation.

You only have one life.

If you don't cherish it, it will be worthless once you die.

While we are alive, we must strive.

We must live well.

Upon hearing the Third Elder's analysis, everyone realized that it did indeed make some sense.

That makes sense.

How could they have gotten the item so easily?

Therefore, they must have made considerable preparations and revealed all their trump cards.

At this moment, Lu Xuan was also cultivating in the cave, adjusting his own aura.

Suddenly.

They keenly sensed that several figures were rapidly approaching from outside the cave.

"That's strange, are these people born in the Year of the Rat? How can they be so perceptive?"

Lu Xuan sensed the other party approaching and couldn't help but be surprised.

It seems that these people's methods should not be underestimated.

These powerful families might have some hidden trump cards up their sleeves.

Lu Xuan looked around and saw that there wasn't much room to leave, so he simply sat there and waited for these people to come.

After all, given his current level of cultivation.

Even if all the third-rank experts from those families were combined, Lu Xuan was confident he could handle them.

She's not a little kid anymore.

Why hide and run away?

Even if all else fails, escaping would be an easy thing to do.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

Mu Jianlong led the three of them into Lu Xuan's cave.

At the same time, it also threw out several reddish stones, illuminating the surrounding scenery.

This thing is just a very ordinary lighting tool, nothing special.

"Heh, you have quite the nerve."

Mu Jianlong saw Lu Xuan sitting calmly and motionless in front of him, and the corners of his mouth slightly lifted. He looked Lu Xuan up and down, but did not attack rashly.

"May I ask what brings you gentlemen into my cave?"

Lu Xuan also opened his eyes.

He didn't recognize the others, but he was very familiar with Mu Jianlong, because Lu Xuan had made a point of remembering him.

I never expected it to be such a coincidence.

They came to us of their own accord.

It happened when he broke through his cultivation level.

"I am a member of the Mu family of Jinyuan City. The Dragon Marrow Fruit you took was something our Mu family had already targeted last year. I request that you return it voluntarily, and everything can be discussed. Otherwise..."

The threat in Mu Jianlong's eyes was undisguised.

Lu Xuan, however, seemed not to understand.

"What else?"

Lu Xuan chuckled.

"Old man, are you playing dumb with me?"

One of the men beside Mu Jianlong, seeing Lu Xuan's nonchalant attitude, immediately roared, stepped forward, and swung his broadsword down.

Facing the blow that came down from the man's blade.

Lu Xuan also raised his hand slightly.

A burst of energy shot out, sending the opponent's arm and longsword flying together.

"Bang!"

When the man saw that his arm had been easily severed by Lu Xuan, he was stunned for a moment.

"My hand..."

Mu Jianlong sensed something was wrong.

This person was actually a third-rank master.

Seeing this, Mu Jianlong immediately let out a low shout and strode forward to grab the Mu family expert with the severed arm.

Every life saved is a life saved!

Just as Mu Jianlong was about to set off, Lu Xuan also sprang up from the ground.

Mu Jianlong's expression immediately turned serious. He let out a low shout and drew his sword, slashing it towards Lu Xuan.

However, what shocked Mu Jianlong was...

Lu Xuan didn't stop him from saving the person; instead, he simply walked around him.

"not good!"

Mu Jianlong was suddenly startled.

Lu Xuan did not attack him.

Then it's highly likely that they were targeting the other two.

The other two are also skilled members of the Mu family, experienced and powerful, both being mid-level second-grade experts, and pillars of the Mu family.

At this moment, they saw Lu Xuan bypass Mu Jianlong and head straight for them.

The two remained calm and immediately assumed a defensive stance.

As long as we can buy ourselves a little time.

Mu Jianlong will be able to come back and support them.

"court death!"

"That old geezer wants to kill us? He thinks he's some kind of god!"

The two shouted loudly.

His own true energy was also released wildly.

It transformed into a thick wall of air.

If they were to face off against a third-rank expert head-on, they would naturally have no chance of winning.

But it only blocked one attack.

They still have that confidence.

Clearly, these two were overconfident.

Before Lu Xuan could even get close, he unleashed a sword strike.

The sword intent of Annihilation Wind was released like a storm at this moment.

"boom!"

A terrifying aura of sword intent burst forth wildly.

This protective wall of true energy was formed by two experts from the Mu family.

It collapsed in an instant.

"Such powerful sword energy."

"This isn't sword energy, it's sword intent!"

The two members of the Mu family suddenly realized what was happening.

Feeling that sharp aura, my heart felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar.

They were also very clear in their hearts that if it was sword intent, they would have no chance.

They could only be instantly crushed by this terrifying power.

puff!puff!

Their bodies exploded.

Lu Xuan's sword intent is not something to joke about.

Now he has the strength of a mid-level third-grade expert.

Dealing with these people is as easy as killing a chicken.

Mu Jianlong managed to shield the man with the missing arm behind him.

Turning to look at Lu Xuan, his eyes were filled with shock.

Beyond the shock, there was also boundless anger.

"You bastard! How dare you kill someone from my Mu family!"

Mu Jianlong did not hear the startled shouts of the two Mu family members.

At this moment, he felt that Lu Xuan actually looked down on him so much.

Before him, the members of his Mu family were slaughtered like chickens and dogs.

This truly enraged Mu Jianlong.

"Die!"

The longsword in Mu Jianlong's hand suddenly unleashed a sharp sword light.

Lu Xuan glanced at it.

A Grade 3 Spiritual Weapon!?

Finally, a treasure has arrived.

Mu Jianlong thrust his sword forward, with fierce waves of fire dancing on its blade.

call out!

Flames erupted from the edge of the sword.

Lu Xuan also swung his sword and slashed out.

The other party was, after all, a third-rank martial artist, and a human being.

It is not a mythical beast.

If Lu Xuan senses something is wrong and tries to escape, it will be quite troublesome for him to catch up.

Therefore, this also trapped these people in the cave.

Lu Xuan blocked the entrance to the cave alone.

He did not release the Xuan Tian Martial Bone, but instead relied on his own internal energy to resist it.

Although Lu Xuan didn't have much experience fighting against experts, he quickly accumulated experience in battle thanks to his strong comprehension.

Mu Jianlong on the opposite side became increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed.

He even had a feeling.

His more than sixty years of sword-fighting experience had been completely taken away by Lu Xuan on the other side.

"This person cannot stay long."

"We must eliminate them in one fell swoop!"

Mu Jianlong had already sensed how terrifying Lu Xuan was.

He even felt that Lu Xuan had been fighting him all along in order to steal his experience.

"Crimson Fire Thunder Sword!"

Mu Jianlong shouted, circulating his internal energy cultivation technique.

At this moment, terrifying flames and lightning were swirling around the edge of the sword.

Advanced Xuan-rank sword skill!