Chapter 315

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Chapter 315In the courtyard, the group of household servants and guards were immobilized, unable to move. They all stared in utter shock at the young figure slowly walking in. Feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from him, they were filled with disbelief. As people of Azure Dragon City, even the servants were quite knowledgeable. Naturally, they recognized that the young man before them was displaying the legendary Precelestial Realm aura. But precisely because of this, their fear only deepened. A Precelestial Realm cultivator at such a young age—his background must be extraordinarily formidable! "Precelestial Realm?" The young man with a delicate and sinister face forgot about his pain at this moment. He looked at Lu Qing in astonishment, unable to believe that someone so young could be in the Precelestial Realm. At the same time, he was deeply intimidated by the terrifying pressure from the young man. He could sense that the aura exuded by this youth seemed even more terrifying than the few Precelestial Realm guest elders in his own manor. "Father, are you alright?" Hu Zezhi saw that Lu Qing had subdued those wicked people and quickly ran over to help Hu Laosan up. At this moment, Hu Laosan's mind was blank. He was dazedly helped up, unable to even speak. This frightened Hu Zezhi: "Father, are you hurt somewhere?" Under his daughter’s call, Hu Laosan finally came to his senses. He hurriedly said, "I'm... I'm fine, just a minor injury, nothing serious. Xiaolian, who are these people?" "Uncle Hu, we just met at the city gate a few days ago. Have you forgotten so soon?" Lu Qing said with a smile. Hu Laosan's body trembled. He had already found Lu Qing and the others somewhat familiar. Now, with this reminder, he suddenly remembered. A look of disbelief appeared in his eyes: "You’re the young master who entered the city last time?" "Yes, it's me." Hu Laosan was instantly stunned. He never imagined that the seemingly ordinary travelers from that day would turn out to be such powerful figures. Especially Mago, he remembered that this person had been very humble when paying the city entry fee and had even discreetly bribed him. Who would have thought that this person was also an extraordinarily powerful martial artist? Even the Internal Organs Realm guards of the Qi family were no match for him. More importantly, how had his daughter become acquainted with such people? Could it be that she had been staying with these people recently and that’s why she hadn’t attended the Xuanxin Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony? However, before Hu Laosan could inquire further, Lu Qing spoke up: "Uncle Hu, who are these people, and why are they hostile towards you?" "Yes, Father, who are these people, and why did they try to capture you?" Hu Zezhi was equally puzzled. Although her father was somewhat corrupt, he was usually shrewd enough not to offend those he couldn’t afford to offend. Why had he provoked a figure like the delicate-faced young man this time? S~eaʀᴄh the Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "These are people from the Qi family, and this is the fourth young master of the Qi family," Hu Laosan said with a bitter smile. "As for the reason, it has to do with the third young master of the Ji family." "People from the Qi family?" Hu Zezhi was shocked. The Qi family was one of the four major families in Azure Dragon City. She could hardly believe that her father had managed to provoke such a powerful force. "Father, what did you do?" Hu Zezhi couldn’t help but ask. At that moment, Lu Qing raised his hand slightly: "Let’s discuss this later. We have a guest arriving." As soon as he finished speaking, a figure appeared on the roof of the house. The newcomer was a middle-aged man in luxurious clothing, with a ruddy complexion and a short black mustache. When he saw the situation in the courtyard, his expression changed: "Wen Zheng, what are you doing here, and what happened to your leg?" "Uncle Wu!" The delicate-faced young man saw the newcomer and a look of joy appeared in his eyes. He wanted to call for help, but he was completely immobilized by the pressure Lu Qing was exerting on him. He couldn’t even speak, only able to look at the middle-aged man with pleading eyes. The middle-aged man in luxurious clothing quickly realized the problem. He turned his gaze to Lu Qing and felt the aura emanating from him. Although he was shocked by the youth’s age, he still solemnly bowed. "Your Excellency, I don’t know what offense Wen Zheng has committed, but please, for the sake of our Qi family, show some mercy and spare him. Our Qi family will certainly repay you handsomely in the future." "He didn’t offend me, but he did offend my friend. If you want me to release him, you should ask my friend if they’re willing." Lu Qing replied calmly. "Friend?" The middle-aged man in luxurious clothing was momentarily confused, unsure who Lu Qing was referring to. "Uncle Hu, how do you think we should deal with these people?" Lu Qing turned and asked Hu Laosan. "You want me to decide?" Hu Laosan was suddenly in a dilemma. He glanced at Qi Wenzheng’s leg, knowing that with his personality, he would undoubtedly harbor resentment after losing a leg. Once he returned, he would certainly seek revenge by any means necessary. But to say they should kill Qi Wenzheng outright—that was impossible. The Qi family was immensely powerful in Azure Dragon City, with several Precelestial Realm guest elders. Even if Lu Qing and the others were strong, they would not stand a chance against such a formidable force. Thus, Hu Laosan was deeply conflicted. After much deliberation, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Benefactor, we can’t release these people yet. The Qi family is powerful, with many experts. If we lose Qi Wenzheng as a hostage, I’m afraid none of us will make it out of here alive." Lu Qing was somewhat surprised by Hu Laosan’s decision. He hadn’t expected this timid man to have such decisiveness. He looked up at the middle-aged man on the roof. "My friend has spoken. We cannot release them yet." The middle-aged man in luxurious clothing naturally heard Hu Laosan’s words. He even discerned that Hu Laosan should be a resident of the city. To see a mere commoner dare to speak of holding a direct descendant of the Qi family as a hostage, a hint of coldness flashed in the middle-aged man’s eyes: "Since that’s the case, I’ll have to see for myself how capable Your Excellency is." With that, a powerful pressure also emerged from his body, pressing down on Lu Qing and the others. Just moments before Lu Qing and the others had arrived at Hu Zezhi's home, a tall and imposing figure hurriedly walked towards the City Lord's Mansion. As he reached the entrance, the guards extended their hands to stop him. "Lord Zuo, please wait." "Could you inform the City Lord that I have urgent news to report?" the tall man requested. The two guards exchanged glances and then nodded: "Please wait a moment, Lord Zuo." With that, one of them headed into the mansion. Soon, a middle-aged man who looked like a steward emerged with the guard. "Chief Steward Liu, where is the City Lord?" the tall man asked urgently. "The Lord is practicing his morning exercises in the courtyard. Lord Zuo, what brings you here?" "I have urgent business to discuss with him. This matter is something the City Lord specifically instructed me to report to him alone," the tall man said seriously. Chief Steward Liu nodded, not pressing for details, and said, "In that case, Lord Zuo, please follow me." The two of them entered the mansion, winding through several corridors before arriving at a courtyard. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, the tall man felt a chill that made him involuntarily shiver. The entire courtyard was much colder than the outside, with cold air swirling around, and even the flowers and plants were lightly covered in frost. It was a stark contrast to the warm sunlight outside. In the midst of the hazy cold air, a figure was practicing sword techniques, holding a treasured sword and moving with precision. As his sword movements guided the cold air, it transformed into silver serpents that danced and coiled, creating an awe-inspiring sight. Feeling the immense power contained within the cold air, the tall man’s eyes were filled with admiration. Although this wasn’t the first time he had seen the City Lord practicing, he was still deeply shaken each time. He could sense that the City Lord's sword techniques were filled with profound mysteries, far beyond what someone at his initial Precelestial Realm level could comprehend. Neither the tall man nor the steward dared to interrupt the City Lord’s practice, so they quietly waited. After a while, the cold air in the courtyard began to gather, eventually being absorbed back into the City Lord’s body, disappearing completely. Only then did Steward Liu step forward and respectfully say, "My Lord, Lord Zuo has something to report." "Hmm." The Azure Dragon City Lord nodded and looked at the tall man. "My Lord, it’s about the group of people you asked me to watch for. They entered the city this morning." "What did you say?" The City Lord's body trembled slightly, and in the next moment, he was already standing in front of the tall man. "Are you certain?" Although startled by the City Lord's sudden movement, the tall man replied seriously: "I’m certain. The city gate opened this morning, and a carriage entered the city. One of the young men in the group matches the person depicted in the portrait you gave me a few days ago. Furthermore, the group matches your description, with an elderly man and a young girl among them. The carriage was also pulled by two rare horses with jade-like horns." "So it’s really them," the City Lord murmured. "But why did they arrive so quickly? Oh, that’s right. The message from the Sacred City mentioned that the carriage they were in was the legendary Wind-Chasing Carriage, capable of traveling thousands of miles a day. Arriving in Azure Dragon City in just two or three days is plausible. If they arrived so quickly, the intelligence saying they might be from the outer regions seems true." With this thought, the City Lord immediately asked, "Do you know where they went after entering the city?" "I’m not sure, My Lord. You instructed us not to follow them, so after confirming that they were the people you were looking for, I came to report it immediately," the tall man replied respectfully. "Very well. You’ve done the right thing. That person must not be offended under any circumstances. Otherwise, if he becomes displeased, it could bring disaster upon the entire Azure Dragon City!" The City Lord praised him. He recalled the message he had received a few days ago, and his heart trembled. That person was a terrifying figure who could defeat even the Third Holy Lord and slaughter the high monks of Xuankong Mountain without hesitation. Azure Dragon City might be vast, but it could not afford to provoke such a peerless menace! Hearing the City Lord's words, the tall man couldn’t help but shudder. He was inwardly shocked as well. To be honest, when he first received this assignment, he was puzzled. Since the City Lord was so concerned about Lu Qing and his group, why did he specifically order them not to follow them? There seemed to be an underlying fear of Lu Qing and the others. But now it was clear that the City Lord wasn’t just wary—he was almost frightened. What kind of background did that young man have to instill such fear in the mighty City Lord of Azure Dragon City? The tall man’s curiosity about Lu Qing and his group grew even stronger. After all, in his perception, that young man was only at the Qi and Blood Realm. A mere Qi and Blood Realm cultivator, even if he were a descendant of a legendary secret realm, couldn’t possibly make the City Lord this apprehensive, could he? Curious, the tall man couldn’t help but ask, "My Lord, who exactly is that young man to make you hold him in such high regard?" "Don't ask about things you shouldn't," the City Lord glanced at the tall man. "His background is not something you can inquire about. Just remember, under no circumstances should you offend him. Even I wouldn’t be able to protect you if you did." Seeing the City Lord’s serious expression, the tall man was startled and realized he had overstepped. He immediately replied, "I understand!" "By the way, did you see which direction they went in the city? Do you know if they plan to leave the city today?" "I only saw them heading south within the city, but I’m not sure if they plan to leave today," the tall man shook his head. "Sigh, I hope they leave the city soon and don’t linger here for too long," the City Lord prayed. The thought of driving them away didn’t even cross his mind—he still wanted to live a few more years. At the same time, he didn’t dare to get involved with that person. After all, while that person was incredibly powerful, his life was also filled with troubles. The enmity with Xuankong Mountain alone was enough to make anyone who wanted to associate with him think twice. So now, the only thing the City Lord could hope for was that Lu Qing and his group would leave the city as soon as possible. Otherwise, having such a terrifyingly powerful yet problematic figure in the city would make him feel as if he were sitting on pins and needles, unable to find peace of mind. As the City Lord of Azure Dragon City prayed for Lu Qing to leave, a powerful pressure suddenly rose in the city. It was accompanied by a loud shout that resounded throughout the entire city: "In that case, I have no choice but to learn from Your Excellency’s great skills!" In an instant, the city's many martial experts were alarmed. "A Precelestial Realm aura? Who dares to use Precelestial-level power in the city?!" "That voice... it sounds like the fifth master of the Qi family!" "Someone actually dares to provoke the Qi family? Let’s go check out the commotion!" In no time, numerous powerful figures left their residences and headed towards the source of the Precelestial Realm aura. "It’s the voice of our fifth ancestor! Quick, send reinforcements!" "Old Fifth is fighting someone?" Meanwhile, in a sprawling mansion within the city, several powerful figures also rushed out. "What’s going on? What’s gotten into Old Fifth?" In the City Lord's Mansion, the Azure Dragon City Lord was also taken aback. But in the next moment, as he sensed the direction of the aura, his expression changed drastically. Table of content

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