Chapter 189: The State of Yue

followed Yuan Hao's direction closely.Let me know if you'd like to translate any other text!"Brother Cheng, it seems that your sect's Luo Shimei is indeed as rumored, very concerned about this young m...Hu Yang Village was now bustling, especially at Lao San Lu's home. Ever since Shi Qing Shan returned to Hu Yang Village, the young people in the village learned some martial arts from this master swordsman, and the situation in the village improved greatly. Life naturally improved as well. As the third son of his father, Lu Xiao Tian had returned and his father, Lao San Lu, who had been ill for a long time, had fully recovered. In just a few days, he had regained his former strength. According to Lao San Lu, it was his own son who cured him.

It is rumored that Lu Xiaitian has been studying art abroad for many years and now possesses astonishing medical skills. The Lu family is holding a grand banquet to celebrate his marriage. Lu Xiaitian's elder brother has also returned. Due to the limited space in their family home, Lu Xiaitian is actually living with Shi Qing Shan.

Shi Qingshan watched his son, whose fists flew around the house, with a smile on his face and amazement in his heart. It took him years to cultivate into a first-rate master, but Lu Xiaoteng had only lived here for a while, and his son's martial arts skills were already comparable to his own. What was missing was experience in fighting and the ways of the world. Even his daughter, who was born quiet and had little interest in martial arts, possessed internal strength not much weaker than her brother, although her martial techniques were lacking. This was also what Lu Xiaoteng had requested when he spoke about it. As an old man of the Jianghu, although he had been in seclusion for many years, Shi Qingshan knew the dangers of the outside world and understood how important self-defense skills were.

“The methods of your kind are truly beyond imagination.” Looking at his son who was training hard in the distance, Shi QingShan sighed with emotion, “I've been through several close calls to reach my current level. It takes countless days and nights of hardship to improve one’s cultivation, but this kid has surpassed what I achieved in over a decade within just a month. It's truly infuriating!”

"Even your own son would envy you, how do you manage to be a father like that." The beautiful woman beside him was Shi Qing Shan's former junior sister, Xu Yao, who smiled and poked him playfully.

“There was always a bit of resentment in his heart.” Shi QingShan nodded seriously.

“Take this package. The two vials of spirit liquid are for my younger brother and sister. You can hand them over later.” Lu Xiaoxiao handed a package to Shi Qing Shan.

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Shi Qingshan's body stiffened, "Xiaotian, are you leaving"

“Well, I took a different path than you.” Lu Xia Tian nodded.

"If that's the case, why don't you deliver it to them yourself" Shi Qingshan asked.

“They are still young and inexperienced with the dangers of the outside world. If they knew I had this ability and could rely on me, it might attract disaster in the future. In a lifetime, one must always rely on oneself. I can protect them for a while, but not for a lifetime.”

Lu XiaTian shook his head, "Besides the two vials containing spirit-enhancing pills, there's also a green jade bottle for healing injuries and a blue jade bottle for restoring power. There's a small wooden box used for self-defense. If you encounter enemies like those behind the Black Iron Order, press the button on the wooden box. The mechanism inside will automatically defend itself. It can only be used three times; after that, it will be unusable."

“Could this be used against the people behind the Black Iron Decree” Shi QingShan and his wife were horrified. They were martial artists who had survived the great upheaval from back then, and they harbored a deep-seated fear of those legendary cultivators.

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“The Bei Liang country is located in a remote area, and few cultivators are willing to come here. Those who usually come are not of high rank. The restrictions in the wooden box are enough to deal with them, but this is a last resort for self-preservation and must not be leaked at all, otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable. Remember this.” Lu Xia Tian nodded. Hidden in the wooden box were dozens of puppet snakes, crafted from low-grade Han ironwood over the past month. They are enough to deal with cultivators below the foundation building stage, including those who have achieved great perfection in the Qi refining stage.”

"Rest assured, unless it comes to a matter of life and death, I will never use it." Shi QingShan nodded solemnly after hearing this.

"This time leaving, when we'll meet again is unknown. Qing Shan Big Brother, take care!"

The sound of Lu Xia tian's words still echoed in their ears, but Lu Xia tian was already gone with his sword. He rode the sword into the air, truly a legendary technique of immortals. Shi Qing shan and his wife stared blankly at the tiny black dot that had vanished into the horizon in an instant.

"Take care of yourself too!" After a long silence, Shi Qingshan came to his senses and said softly.

The capital city of Yue Guo was bustling with activity. Although Yue Guo bordered Bei Liang Guo, it was much more prosperous. Due to its well-developed waterway system, the capital city sat near the confluence of three rivers, with a constant flow of merchant ships at the wharves. This made the population of Ping Du, the capital city of Yue Guo, reach several million, and the streets teemed with people. Compared to Wang Yue City, the capital built by mortals, it was dozens of times larger in scale. Even Wang Yue City, though not small, only housed tens of thousands of cultivators. Except during times when various sects recruited disciples, the population rarely exceeded one hundred thousand.

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At the head, a formidable middle-aged general, leading thousands of heavily armored cavalry, followed by a large contingent of infantry, marched rapidly along the streets. Their destination was none other than the residence of Zhennan Wang, the powerful foreign king who held sway over Yue Guo for a time.

"By imperial decree, all non-essential personnel must evacuate. Those who disobey will be treated as rebels." The leading general, with formidable inner strength, bellowed the order, and even those in the back could hear him clearly.

With a clang, the grand gate of Zhennan王府 swung open. At the head of the procession stood a wizened old man, his voice trembling as he led the crowd forward. Thousands upon thousands within Zhennan王府 knelt in unison. "Guilty subject Dai Ancong greets your decree!"

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“The King of Nanzhen bathed in the grace of heaven but did not think of repaying the court, instead he committed treasonous acts, his crimes are heinous. By order of the Sacred Emperor, we abolish the title of the King of Nanzhen, execute him and his nine clans. Everyone in the palace, from top to bottom, will be imprisoned until autumn when they will be executed!”

The middle-aged general's voice shook the beams, causing the faces of over a thousand people in Zhennan Wangfu to pale. Many warriors already had their swords and blades drawn, ready to fight to the death. However, the middle-aged general waved his hand, and hundreds of fierce soldiers raised their bows and crossbows, aiming at those in Zhennan Wangfu.

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"The Emperor also bestowed upon this General another oral decree: if there is any resistance, kill without mercy!"

“Your Highness, damn him!” Many samurai had already drawn their swords and stood up. They were trapped with no way to escape death, so naturally some wanted to take a gamble.

"Fire!" The middle-aged general pressed his hand down, and hundreds of bows and crossbows let loose a volley of arrows.

The King of the Southern Capital, Dai An, wept profusely, his body trembling violently. He had spent his life on the battlefield, never imagining that at this moment, the Emperor had made up his mind to kill him. Ever since he was removed from his military post, the entire city's army had come under the control of the imperial court. His mansion was now surrounded by heavily armed soldiers, leaving him with no room for maneuver.

Seeing the scene of blood flowing like a river in front of the Prince's mansion, what was even more shocking was that hundreds of arrows were suspended in mid-air, motionless. A young man descended from the sky.

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"He's an immortal, he's an immortal!" Everyone present gasped in amazement as Lu Xia Tian flew towards them with his sword. Even the soldiers who had come to besiege Zhennan Wangfu knelt down one after another.

“A celestial being above us, how could this concern the affairs of our Yue kingdom Have I committed any offense, Immortal One Please enlighten me.” The middle-aged general cast a glance at his deputy beside him. Fear gripped the deputy's heart, and he slowly retreated from the battle lines, using light kung fu to hurry towards the palace.

"I don't care about the others, but I will take Zhang Zizhong, his wife, and their children away." Lu Xiaotien said. He hadn't expected this trip to Yue Guo would bring him so much trouble. After some investigation, he learned that Zhang Yang's son had married the daughter of the King of the South and was now living in the King of the South's palace. Having just arrived, he stumbled upon this situation and therefore decided to intervene."

The middle-aged general's face immediately turned grim. This masterful immortal had pointed out who to take, but the royal decree was to apprehend them all. He naturally couldn't agree easily, as where could they possibly stand against an immortal Luckily, word had it that there were also immortals within the royal family, and one of them happened to have just returned. The Zhennan王府 wasn't far from the palace, just two streets away. With the deputy general's skill, he could rush back to the palace in a matter of moments. He believed they would receive an answer soon enough.

“I'm just an ordinary commoner. I've already sent someone back to the palace. If this celestial being has a connection with the King of Nanshan, I'm sure the Emperor will follow the celestial being's request.” The middle-aged general dragged his words out.

Lu Xia Tian nodded, descended to the ground, and addressed the crowd from Zhennan Wangfu, "Which one of you is Zhang Zichong"

“I, I am.” A handsome and rather dignified middle-aged man tried to maintain his composure as he stepped forward.

"Bring your children out. I am here on behalf of your father. If any of your children have the aptitude for cultivation and are willing to follow me, I will take them. Those who are unwilling can remain." Lu Xia Tian stood with his hands behind his back. Since he had come, it was just some trivial matters between mortals. Even if he was accused of treason, he didn't need to care about anything anymore.

“Where did this wandering cultivator come from, daring to interfere in my domestic affairs” Just as Lu Xia Tian was hesitating, a thunderous shout rang out. Several powerful spiritual pressures followed one after another.

Lu Xia Tian was taken aback. He didn't expect to encounter eight Foundation Establishment cultivators in Yue Guo, let alone all at once. However, his expression quickly became strange because he recognized several of them.

When the middle-aged general saw that his own cultivators had also arrived, he immediately let out a sigh of relief. As an ordinary person facing these high and mighty immortals, the pressure on his heart was immeasurable.

"Lu Senior Brother!" Wu Yan exclaimed with surprise, followed by Luo Qian and Su Qing. There was also a young man from Lingxiao Palace, whom they had seen once when coming out of the blood-colored forbidden land. The other four were disciples of Moyang Sect, three men and one woman. The one who just scolded him was the leading youth, slightly taller with a stronger aura.

“Lu Xiaoteng, I waited for you for so long back then and never saw you come out. It seems you’ve finally succeeded in building your foundation. By the way, how did you get here” Su Qing saw Lu Xiaoteng and was also overjoyed.

"My aptitude is inferior to yours, so my foundation building is naturally slower. I owe Lingxiao Palace a favor from a pill refining master, and at their request, I came to look after his descendant. That's why I'm in this remote place. As for you, how did you end up in Yue Guo" Lu Xiaoteng said in surprise.

“To bump into you here is such a coincidence! We naturally journeyed together, visiting many capital cities along the way. I never expected that ordinary people's lives could be so rich and colorful, far more interesting than the Lingxiao Palace.” Su Qing looked especially delighted, her words still brimming with unfulfilled desire.

Lu Xiaoteng let out a wry smile. He had been in several near-death experiences, fighting countless battles, while the other party had come here leisurely, enjoying themselves along the way. They were both Qi Foundation cultivators who had recently returned from their training expeditions. How could there be such a huge difference between them

"So this is the renowned Lu Daoist. I am Tao Feng. However, since Lu Daoist is a cultivator, worldly affairs of mortals should be left untouched, wouldn't you agree" said Tao Feng, the tall young man leading the disciples from Moyang Sect, with a smile.

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"It's just a few ordinary people. Since Senior Brother Lu was entrusted by someone, sparing their lives isn't a big deal. Besides, these people also have some connections with the alchemists of Lingxiao Palace."

When Wu Yan heard Tao Feng's seemingly polite but clearly rejecting attitude towards Lu Xia Tian, she immediately stood firmly on Lu Xia Tian's side.

"Junior Sister Wu, your words are mistaken. If we cultivators constantly intervene in worldly affairs, wouldn't the world be thrown into chaos" Tao Feng said softly.

"Tao Feng, you won't even give me this much face" Su Qing frowned and said unhappily. Luo Qian, although he never liked Lu Xiaotian, kept a low profile in this situation out of respect for their different factions. Besides, Tao Feng was clearly Su Qing's admirer, and his threat was not insignificant.

The middle-aged general listening couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. These immortals had unexpectedly split into two factions, and he had witnessed their power firsthand. If they started fighting, it wouldn't be surprising if half the capital city was destroyed. He regretted not agreeing to release Prince Zhongfu's wife and daughter. If the capital suffered heavy damage, he would be utterly responsible.

"Of course, I'll give Su Shimei her due face. But having heard of Daoist Lu's great name for a long time, renowned as the first Qi Refining cultivator among all the sects in the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land. I presume that after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, his skills are even more formidable. We've always missed the chance to meet, and now that we have encountered each other, I can't help but feel a bit itchy to test my strength against you. Would Daoist Lu be willing to give me some pointers As long as Daoist Lu agrees to spar with me, win or lose, I'll give Su Shimei her face. What do you say" Tao Feng laughed heartily, seeming polite on the surface but actually harboring a hint of provocation.

Lu Xiaitian frowned, he didn't expect that coming to rescue Wang Yang's descendant would lead to such a mess. If he had known it would be so troublesome, he wouldn't have agreed. Now that he had accepted the task, abandoning it halfway wasn't his style.

"It's just a small matter, no need for Lu Ge to take action. Tao Feng, if you're feeling itchy, how about we have a match"

Lu Xia Tian was about to take his stand when a light and agile voice rang out. Several figures once again broke through the air from afar, led by a woman in a goose-yellow dress who seemed to possess an otherworldly grace like moonlight. The young man beside her also came veiled. The remaining three were Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Ancient Sword Sect.

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“He is a disciple of the Ancient Sword Sect, and the one in the lead seems to be a Moon Spirit Sword Body, quite formidable. Last time, only your senior brother Lu received more Foundation Establishment Pills than her.” Wu Yan said softly beside Lu Xiaoteng, “Senior brother Lu, when did you get to know people from the Ancient Sword Sect It looks like you have a very good relationship with them.”

Lu Xia Tian was also a little baffled. When he left Wang Yue City, he had only encountered disciples of the Gu Jian Zong in the Blood Forbidden Land, but this woman with the Yue Ling Sword Body was someone he had never seen before.

>" 。You know the master's character, no one can persuade him. But since he mentioned Wushang Lake, he must want us to wait for him near Wushang Lake. 。Yu Ya speculated. 。“Now that the master is gone,...