Starting as the young master of a medicine shop, he practiced swordsmanship for twenty years

The second leader, seeing this, sheathed his short sword and walked over, stepping on the corpses on the ground.

"These wastes are indeed useless, unable to handle even such a small matter."

"Second Brother is right; these wastes can't compare to our brothers back in Black Wind Fortress."

"Alas! Third Brother, if our Black Wind Fortress were still here, we wouldn't have to follow the old master, constantly hiding for so many years."

The third leader's words seemed to remind the second leader of past events, and a look of melancholy appeared on his face.

"Second Brother, it seems we can't stay here for long. The old master said we need to retreat as soon as possible."

Recently, they had occupied the mountain range, robbing and plundering passing travelers.

Their unscrupulous behavior naturally attracted the attention of the Qingyun County government.

The Qingyun County Magistrate sent several hundred soldiers to patrol the mountains and suppress the bandits, and also dispatched the chief constable of the county yamen, Chen Shi, to lead the team.

They hadn't taken the Qingyun County government's mountain patrol and bandit suppression seriously.

Both of them were martial artists in the Great Accomplishment of the Bone Refinement Realm, and they had also sent people to investigate the strength of the chief constable of the Qingyun County yamen.

A martial artist in the Completion of the Bone Refinement Realm; with their teamwork and strength, they were enough to contend with him.

However, to their surprise, the chief constable of the county yamen had hidden his strength, and they later discovered that he was a martial artist in the Marrow Cleansing Realm.

They were caught off guard and almost died at his hands.

In the end, it was the old master who took action in time to force the opponent back.

The second leader nodded, agreeing with what the third leader said.

"It's a pity that the master was seriously injured because of what happened back then. Otherwise, how could a mere Marrow Cleansing Realm martial artist have survived and returned?"

Although the master had forced the opponent back, it also meant that their location had been exposed.

This time, they had repelled the Qingyun County government, and the other party would definitely report to the prefecture, which would attract the attention of those people.

Those people had been chasing them all along, making them live like rats, hiding for many years.

"The Blackbird Guard!"

As soon as this name was mentioned, both the second and third leaders clenched their fists involuntarily.

Whether it was anger, fear, or both!

..........

Qingyun County Town!

The county town gate was as lively as ever, with crowds of people bustling and hustling, and countless vendors lining the passageways inside.

Not far outside the city gate, several men wearing the uniforms of county yamen runners.

Were riding horses towards the city gate, looking travel-worn.

Behind them, a carriage followed closely, moving slowly and steadily.

It was Lu Xuan and the others.

"Young Master, we've arrived at the city gate."

At this moment, Li San, who was sitting on the side of the carriage, suddenly spoke, softly saying to the person sitting inside the carriage.

Looking at the familiar city gate, Liang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, and his exhausted body felt much lighter.

"Finally, we're back alive!"

Liang Cheng said with emotion; this journey had been full of hardships and had refreshed his worldview.

Who would have thought that what was originally just an investigation into a murder case would be so dangerous?

Not only did they encounter the terrifying and evil things in Willow Creek Village, but they also had a life-and-death battle with those vicious bandits.

Liang Cheng said that he was just a small yamen runner, and he really couldn't bear such a heavy burden.

If it hadn't been for the chance encounter with his cousin Lu Xuan, his little life would have been lost in that evil village of Willow Creek.

With Liang Cheng and the others leading the way, Lu Xuan quickly arrived at the Lu family mansion.

"Brother Xuan, I won't go in. I have to hurry back to the county yamen to report to the county magistrate. Please say hello to my uncle for me."

After Liang Cheng sent Lu Xuan to the gate of the Lu family mansion, he said a few words to Lu Xuan and left in a hurry with the other yamen runners.

"Li San, tell the master that I will be in seclusion for a few days and that he doesn't need to worry."

"Yes, Young Master!"

Lu Xuan spoke to Li San beside him, and after speaking, he walked straight towards the gate of the Lu family mansion, and then walked inside the Lu family.

"Good day, Young Master!"

Along the way, every servant who saw Lu Xuan greeted him.

As for his father, Lu Jiahe?

Lu Xuan didn't even need to think about it; his father wouldn't be at home during the day, but would be at the Lu family's pharmacy to see patients and treat illnesses.

This was also the reason why his father, Lu Jiahe, was so respected by the people in the city.

Practicing medicine to help the world, being of high moral character and prestige, and having miraculous hands were all evaluations given to Lu Jiahe by the people in the city.

After returning to the Lu family, Lu Xuan didn't think about resting; he wanted to prepare for seclusion for a few days.

Lu Xuan's heart was already impatient, longing for powerful strength.

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Along the way, Lu Xuan walked quickly until he arrived at a heavily guarded courtyard.

This courtyard was not far from the courtyard where Lu Xuan lived and was the most important place in the Lu family.

It was where the Lu family's pharmacy stored a large number of medicinal materials, the Lu family's pharmacy warehouse!

Guarding the gate of the courtyard were four men, tall and burly guards.

The moment Lu Xuan appeared, all four of them noticed him, immediately reacted, and quickly greeted Lu Xuan.

"Young Master!"

Regarding their reaction, Lu Xuan calmly nodded and then slowly spoke.

"Mm."

"Open the door, I want to go in and get something."

The Lu family's warehouse belonged to the most important place in the Lu family, and anyone who entered had to obtain the permission of the Lu family's master, Lu Jiahe.

Of course, this restriction did not include Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan had already obtained Lu Jiahe's permission and could freely enter and take medicinal materials and tonics without any restrictions.

"Yes, Young Master!"

After opening the warehouse door, inside was an empty courtyard, and there were still three guards standing inside, scanning the surroundings.

In the same way, when the three of them saw Lu Xuan, they quickly greeted him.

Lu Xuan waved his hand, took steady steps, and quickly walked forward.

Arriving at the room in the middle of the courtyard, that was where the Lu family's pharmacy stored medicinal materials and tonics.

Creak!

Lu Xuan raised his hand and gently pushed open the closed door, striding in.

A strong medicinal scent wafted over his face, a rich smell of fragrance, pungency, bitterness, and other strong odors intertwined together.

In the room, there were several wooden cabinets made of fine sandalwood, with many small grids on them, where medicinal materials and tonics were placed.

"Young Master, you've come."

In the middle of the several large wooden cabinets, there was a very large table, and a middle-aged man who looked a bit weathered was sitting in a chair next to the wooden table.

The moment he saw Lu Xuan walk in, the middle-aged man immediately stood up.