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At this moment, Lu Chen imagined that the enemy in front of him was a swordsman wielding a sword. As the sword came down, he raised his left hand, gripping the Moon King's Blade to block it, while his right hand thrust upward with a knife. The opponent would undoubtedly perish.
If this person were a master, he would employ flexible and varied sword techniques while also having other contingencies. Lu Chen would then need to think carefully about predicting his next move, even considering every possible variation of his techniques to devise a countermeasure.
This was Lu Chen's self-created hypothetical practice!
After practicing against the imagined swordsman, he would train against knife-wielders or enemies with long spears or halberds. He aimed to practice with all eighteen types of close-combat weapons.
Once he had practiced with single weapons, he would move on to dual weapons—dual swords, Dual Blades, dual guns, dual hammers—leaving none unpracticed. In the process of imagining battles against enemies wielding these weapons, Lu Chen could accumulate experience and even make modifications to his original sword techniques. This way, even when facing the descendants of the Yue Family in the future, he would not fear their tactics of knowing oneself and one’s enemy.
After an entire day of effort, he finally reached a beginner level with the Dual Blades. With them now blackened, Lu Chen consecrated the Dual Blades within Jun Bell, concealing them with Healing Void Spell before heading down the mountain to return to Empty Mountain Cave.
Unexpectedly, just as he arrived at Empty Mountain Cave, two people appeared. Although he had mentally prepared himself for this encounter, their sudden appearance still caught him off guard.
The visitors were none other than the Crimson Lotus Princess of Qi Kingdom and her top general Di Wanren. By timing, they should have received news by now.
"My lord is not here; please return," Old Mu said, his hands tucked into his sleeves as he bowed slightly to the Crimson Lotus Princess. His expression was cold and unsmiling, fully embodying the demeanor of a steward trying to send them away.
"I am here!" Lu Chen called out as he descended from the mountain, walking step by step to the cave entrance.
"I heard that Brother Lu Chen has taken on the task from Merit Hall to capture the flower thief and earned twelve Merit Points?" The Crimson Lotus Princess said slowly, her expression neutral and unremarkable. It was unclear what her intentions were.
They had come to inquire about capturing the flower thief; it seemed that news of the bandit extermination on the island had indeed leaked out. Whether it was good or bad news remained uncertain; trouble could not be avoided.
Lu Chen calculated the distance between himself and them. Huangfu Xun and Di Wanren were both Qi Gong Masters; if they suddenly attacked, he might evade them, but Old Mu would be in danger.
"Indeed, there is such a matter. The flower thief Luo Gongshuai has harmed virtuous women and terrorized the region. The public is outraged. I was ordered by my sect to go to the East Sea with the intention of capturing him and handing him over to the authorities. However, unexpectedly, I ended up accidentally killing him," Lu Chen replied calmly, crafting an explanation on the spot. He framed this incident as being under orders from Five Element Sect, considering it Justifiable Cause.
He took the death of Luo Gongshuai upon himself, claiming it was an accidental death, after all, it was a Justifiable Cause. If he had captured Luo Gongshuai and handed him over to Governor Wang Qiao, then Wang Qiao would be in danger, and even Sun Zizhao and others would be implicated.
Di Wanren's Flesh trembled, and he was about to take action when Huangfu Xun pulled him back, exclaiming, "Di, the situation is not clear yet; you need to calm down."
Di Wanren brushed off his clothes and forcibly suppressed his anger, casting a resentful glance at Lu Chen.
"Is that how things are?" Huangfu Xun took a deep breath, her high chest rising and falling dramatically, clearly showing her own anger, but she was very rational in her actions.
Huangfu Xun continued, "As far as I know, the matter of Luo Gongshuai has implicated another major case concerning the friendship between Giant Barbarian Island and the Great Zhou Dynasty. Both sides have already sent people down for a thorough investigation."
"Concerning Giant Barbarian Island and the Great Zhou Court?" Lu Chen widened his eyes in feigned surprise.
Inside, he was actually turbulent; both Giant Barbarian Island and the Great Zhou Court had sent people down for a thorough investigation? Who could be stirring the pot behind the scenes?
Everyone on the island had been silenced, with no survivors left. The truth of the matter could not be revealed so quickly; either that or Yuyang Governor Wang Qiao was being targeted.
Regardless, as long as Huangfu Xun did not have solid evidence, Lu Chen would not admit to anything; he would never give in.
Lu Chen gathered his strength and said loudly, "Does Princess Huangfu think that just because Luo Gongshuai was killed by me means that another major case is also related to me?"
"What does Brother Lu Chen have to explain?" Huangfu Xun's dark eyes were fixed on Lu Chen without a moment's distraction; she wanted to capture any change in his expression.
Lu Chen remained unafraid and calm, saying, "It is rash for Princess Huangfu to make such a judgment based on this single clue. Moreover, I am of limited talent; I have only just entered the second stage of Qigong. Capturing Luo Gongshuai was already quite difficult for me; how could I have the energy to do anything else?"
Lu Chen's reasoning was sound; he had indeed just entered the second stage of Qigong, which could not be faked. Huangfu Xun and Di Wanren could easily discern this.
Lu Chen added, "Regarding Giant Barbarian Island and the Great Zhou Court, this is no trivial matter. I hope Crimson Lotus Princess will not hastily place such a heavy accusation on me. Master Yin Boqing has long instructed me not to get involved in Imperial Authority struggles. No matter how bold I am, I would not dare defy his orders."
“Yin Boqing?” The Crimson Lotus Princess and Di Wanren initially showed no change in expression after hearing Lu Chen's words, but when the name Yin Boqing was mentioned, they were both taken aback, feeling incredulous.
This was simply because Yin Boqing's reputation was too significant. While Lu Chen might not have known before, it did not mean that Huangfu Xun and others were unaware. Their intelligence network was extensive; they could uncover even the smallest details.
“It's rumored that Elder Yin Boqing of the Five Element Sect has reached the realm of 'She' and has never taken a disciple in his life. When did Brother Lu Chen become a disciple of Elder Yin?” Huangfu Xun asked.
“This is unrelated to the Princess. If the Princess does not believe it, you can go to the Elder Immortal Academy at Gate Peak and ask Master. The truth will be revealed with just one question,” Lu Chen said, feeling more confident when discussing Yin Boqing.
Huangfu Xun paused for a moment, her face alternating between red and pale. However, judging by Lu Chen's demeanor, it did not seem like he was lying. If he were indeed fabricating this story, his acting was incredibly convincing. Yet even if it were a lie, she wouldn't dare recklessly cause trouble at Gate Peak; within the Five Element Sect, aside from the Supreme Emperor and Young Sovereign, no one would dare to casually step into Gate Peak.
Since the matter involved Yin Boqing, it would be inappropriate to pursue Lu Chen further. Huangfu Xun believed that such an otherworldly figure as Yin Boqing would not easily take on disciples, but if he did, it would surely be with full dedication. It was very likely that capturing the flower thief to earn Merit Points was arranged by Yin Boqing for him.
“Brother Lu Chen, may I have a word in private?” The Crimson Lotus Princess glanced around, her expression somewhat mysterious.
The Crimson Lotus Princess spoke in such a tone instead of causing her own trouble, which took Lu Chen by surprise. He quickly responded, “It is an honor for the Crimson Lotus Princess to visit my humble abode; please come inside.”
Huangfu Xun left Di Wanren outside, and Lu Chen did not let Old Mu follow them in either. Only Lu Chen and Huangfu Xun entered the cave to talk privately.
Lu Chen sat on the bed and was about to greet Huangfu Xun when she unceremoniously sat down just two feet away from him.
Lu Chen could almost smell her unique fragrance; this feeling was indescribably wonderful and immediately made him feel flustered and lost in thought.
“May I ask where Brother Lu Chen is from?” Huangfu Xun directly inquired without any hesitation.
Lu Chen was unsure why she asked this question. He licked his lips and replied, “Han Kingdom!”
“Is Brother Lu Chen from Han Wangfu? King Han Chumang has no legitimate son and is quite incompetent. Although the Western Seven States are vast, they are not wealthy. I do not have high hopes for Han Kingdom's future,” Huangfu Xun initially expressed surprise before logically analyzing the situation in Han Kingdom, showing her familiarity with this information.
She heard that Lu Chen was from Korea and must have thought he was a person of Han Wangfu.
Lu Chen immediately denied it, saying, "Princess, please do not misunderstand. I have only worked for Han Wangfu in the past; I am no longer associated with them."
Huangfu Xun's expression brightened upon hearing this. She grabbed Lu Chen's hand excitedly and said, "Really? Brother Lu Chen, since you are being honest with me, I will be straightforward as well."
Huangfu Xun gazed intently at Lu Chen and continued, "I have admired you for a long time, so I came specifically to invite you to join Qi Kingdom. Our Qi Kingdom is filled with talent and has already allied with the Black Fist Sect, Three Poisons Wanderer, Giant Barbarian Island, Demon King Dynasty, Di Family, and others. With such a powerful lineup, if someone with your potential joins us, when the Great Zhou Empire collapses and chaos ensues, we will surely have our place. Once we stabilize the Central Plains together, you could at least be granted the title of Marquis, enjoying wealth and honor without end."
Huangfu Xun held onto Lu Chen's hand tightly; her palm was warm and soft, exuding an alluring charm.
The Demon King Dynasty's Di Family is also one of the Seven Great Families and is even more powerful than Su Wutong's Su Family.
"Crimson Lotus Princess, please be cautious. Your offer is very tempting, but my Master has instructed me not to get involved in the struggles for Imperial Authority. This would go against his orders, and I am powerless to act."
In truth, Lu Chen had already joined Sun Zizhao's camp and couldn't think of a good excuse to decline at the moment, so he brought up Yin Boqing.
"My respected Master is already in the Void Immortal Secret Realm. To advance further in the future will require a large amount of cultivation resources. Although he has let go of emotions, I believe that people are still human; how can they be completely devoid of reason? Brother Lu Chen is his only beloved disciple. If I were to arrange for Qi Kingdom to send a large shipment of resources and treasures as a generous gift for you to mediate in between, perhaps we could find a mutually beneficial solution. It all depends on whether you are willing."
As she spoke, Huangfu Xun's hand slowly climbed up Lu Chen's arm, soft and fragrant like jade. It seemed she was not only prepared to offer generous gifts but was also willing to compensate with her own body.
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