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

Chapter 88 The Bai Family

The Chu family reaped a rich harvest this time.

The loss was minimal.

Apart from a few people whose injuries were more serious.

In addition, a traitor was killed.

The rest of the people were all safe and sound.

Lu Xuan made a great contribution this time.

However, Chu Xiao did not tell everyone about it, but only told Chu Lingsheng.

This matter still needs to be known to Chu Lingsheng.

However, it's best if as few people as possible know about Lu Xuan's strength and other information.

Chu Lingsheng was surprised to learn that it was Chu Mo who had betrayed the Chu family.

Since there is a Chu Mo, it is highly likely that there are others as well.

The enemy has infiltrated the Chu family too deeply.

As a large family, no matter how fair and just it is, there will always be people who feel dissatisfied; it is impossible for everyone to be at peace.

If we're looking for reasons, then anyone can find several reasons to betray their family.

Chu Lingsheng did not mention the senior who saved him.

Since the other party chose to conceal their identity, it would be best to keep it hidden to prevent more people from knowing about it. However, Chu Lingsheng was thinking that he must ask them carefully when he got back to see if there really was an ancestor of his Chu family who had been living away from home.

Chu Xiao led the three of them into the tent.

Chu Lingsheng then stepped forward.

Chu Xiao's team also achieved great success, meeting expectations, and most importantly, they caught the mole.

"Hehe, this must be Brother Lu. I am Chu Lingsheng. Thank you, brother, for ridding my Chu family of this scourge!"

There were quite a few second-rank experts at the time, but Lu Xuan killed them all, which is enough to show his strength.

Regardless of their abilities, Chu Lingsheng deserves to thank them in person for this achievement alone.

"Elder Chu, you're too kind."

Lu Xuan also exchanged some polite words.

Then Chu Lingsheng directly gave Lu Xuan a silver note worth 30,000 taels.

They even gave Lu Xuan a longevity ginseng to prolong his life.

This item is equivalent to a third-grade elixir.

Most importantly, these longevity-promoting herbs are quite rare; most are used to enhance cultivation and increase one's true energy.

Lu Xuan naturally accepted everything without hesitation.

Lin Haichao and Lin Qiao each received one thousand taels of silver.

Although their team was not the first to arrive at Cloudpool.

However, this thousand taels of silver was also intended as a reward.

Compared to the 30,000 taels in Lu Xuan's possession, it was naturally not much.

But Senior Lu has formidable strength, so Lin Haichao naturally wouldn't be envious.

The entire Chu family was present, with Lu Xuan and the others being the last group to arrive.

After the end.

Chu Lingsheng then ordered everyone to pack their things and return to the city.

Many significant events occurred in that blessed land this time.

Furthermore, some of these matters concern the very survival of the entire family, so Chu Lingsheng needs to return and organize the information.

Lu Xuan and the others also retrieved their horses from the stables.

"Senior Lu, I need to go back to my family."

Chu Xiao strode up to Lu Xuan and said.

When you look at Lu Xuan again, he seems to be a few years younger than before he went in, and his whole demeanor exudes a sense of vigor and vitality.

He doesn't look like an old man with declining health at all.

Chu Xiao was genuinely happy for Lu Xuan, who was able to gain something from the blessed land.

"Alright, I'll go back with Master Lin and the others."

Lu Xuan said.

Now that he's left that blessed land, Lu Xuan is thinking of keeping a low profile and avoiding taking action whenever possible.

After all, if many cases were investigated, they might end up on him.

Being with Lin Haichao and the others would also help to cover things up a bit.

"Yes, yes, but the journey back is long, so please be careful... There are some people who specialize in robbing and ambushing those who leave the blessed land, but with Elder Lu's strength, there should be no need to worry. At most, they are just some petty thieves."

Chu Xiao reminded him.

That's true.

More than five or six hundred people went into the Lianyun Mountains this time, but less than two-thirds came out.

Most people also had a good harvest.

Some people have taken notice of this issue.

Although it's difficult to snatch directly from these experts, it's almost certain that there will be something to gain, and you won't end up empty-handed.

It's much more comfortable than wasting a lot of time blindly searching and fighting with strange beasts in that blessed land.

Lu Xuan had anticipated this situation long ago.

But it is estimated that not many will succeed. After all, those who have been tempered in the Lianyun Mountains are all tough guys.

If someone really tries to steal these things, things that were obtained with their lives on the line, who wouldn't fight you to the death?

He led his old horse back.

Old Ma has taken good care of me these past few days.

Lu Xuan casually handed ten taels of silver to the soldier in charge of tending the horses.

These ten taels of silver notes are equivalent to a soldier's entire year's income.

Lu Xuan only realized how vast the social hierarchy was after his strength improved.

Even a single grain of rice eaten by the upper class is probably equivalent to a month's worth of food for an ordinary family.

The difference is simply too great.

The world of martial arts is clearly much more brutal.

Without talent, one will be destined to be a lower-class person for life, with no chance of turning one's life around.

The soldier received Lu Xuan's reward and bowed repeatedly to Lu Xuan, expressing his deepest gratitude.

They met up with Lin Haichao.

The three of them rode away together.

However, just as the three were leaving, they saw two white horses quickly chasing after them.

"Master Lin, please wait..."

On the backs of the two white horses were a middle-aged man and a young man.

The middle-aged man was about the same age as Lin Haichao, while the young man was also about the same age as Lin Qiao.

Lin Haichao saw the two people.

His gaze relaxed slightly, but there was still a hint of seriousness in it.

"This is Bai Poyan, the second-in-command of the Bai family in our Wuling County."

"The young man is his son, Bai Jingxuan."

The Bai family?

One of the three major families in Wuling County.

Besides the Huang and Xu families, there are other major families.

Lu Xuan nodded in realization.

I've heard that the Bai family is very mysterious and usually keeps a low profile. Even when the Huang and Xu families had their troubles recently, they didn't cause any trouble in the city. They give people the impression of being honest, dutiful, and doing business in a proper and orderly manner.

Generally, no one bothers them.

But how could it be simple to build a family into something so large?

However, Lu Xuan didn't care.

The more low-key the other party is, the better, as it will prevent conflict.

"Brother Bai, what a coincidence."

Lin Haichao cupped his hands in greeting to Bai Poyan.

The young man beside him, Bai Jingxuan, also bowed to Lin Haichao.

"Uncle Lin."

His gaze then fell upon Lin Qiao, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Qiao'er".

Lin Qiao simply nodded politely.

Bai Jingxuan glanced at Lu Xuan beside him and then stopped paying attention to him. Although the Bai family was low-key, not just anyone could curry favor with them.

It's obvious that this Lu Xuan is just a useless old man with little ability.

He probably only managed to get a living by following Lin Haichao because of his status.

This kind of person is not worth paying attention to.

"Hehe, Brother Lin, do you still remember the marriage alliance between our two families that I mentioned to you last time?"

"Men should marry when they come of age, and women should marry when they come of age."

"In the current chaotic situation, only through marriage and a powerful alliance can our two families gain a stronger foothold in the county."

"The Huang family a while ago, then the Xu family... and now even the Tieshan Martial Arts School has fallen... Our two families are considered top-tier in Wuling County, and now is a good opportunity to unite."

Bai Poyan said to Lin Haichao.

So that's what they came for.

Lu Xuan looked at Lin Haichao, no wonder Lin Haichao had a worried look on his face just now.

Looking at Lin Qiao on the side, her face was full of anxiety, as if she was afraid that her father would agree.

Lin Haichao also glanced at his daughter.

"Hehe, this is their own business. Times have changed. We parents can't interfere so much anymore... However, even if we don't become in-laws, our Fenghai Martial Arts School will not participate in any business competition, and there will naturally be no conflict with the Bai family. Please rest assured, Brother Bai."

Lin Haichao said to Bai Poyan.

Bai Poyan's smile remained even after hearing Lin Haichao's refusal, but it had taken on a different meaning.

"Brother Lin... are you really sure about this?"

"Some opportunities, once lost, are gone forever."

Bai Poyan's tone had become somewhat cold, but so far they hadn't completely broken off relations.

"Hehe, what is destined to be yours will be yours, and what is not, you shouldn't force... Brother Bai, if there's nothing else, then we'll take our leave."

Upon hearing this, Lin Haichao simply smiled faintly.

Although Bai Poyan's words carried a hint of threat, Lin Haichao did not take them to heart at the moment.

Once he returns, with the help of these resources, he will surely be able to break through and become a second-grade martial artist.

Even the Bai family will have to show him respect then.

Now that I've refused, that's that.

It's nothing serious.

As for why the Bai family suddenly came knocking on our door...

Lin Haichao was also quite puzzled.

Originally, Fenghai Martial Arts School and the Bai family didn't have much interaction, but a month ago, the Bai family sent someone to act as matchmaker, which they had already refused.

After all, Lin Haichao only has one daughter, and he doesn't even know much about the Bai family. He can't just let his daughter marry into a family he doesn't know anything about.

"Okay, then we won't bother you any longer."

"The journey back to the city is dangerous, so please be extra careful."

Bai Poyan suddenly said this, and then turned and left with Bai Jingxuan.

Judging from the looks of it, it seems like they're looking for the next place.

Lu Xuan, however, frowned.

"He just said that something also happened at Tieshan Martial Arts School."

"How did he know?"

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Lin Haichao's eyes.

It seems this matter is not simple.

"Things have indeed been rather turbulent lately."

"The Xu family and the Huang family were wiped out one after another, and even the county magistrate Yang Qinghou was silenced."

"Some speculate that this is a trick by the Kingdom of Yeliang."