"A master of the Innate Realm?"
In the courtyard, a group of servants and guards were suppressed on the spot and unable to move.
They were all utterly horrified as they watched the young man slowly walk in.
Feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from him, they were utterly shocked.
Even the servants of Qinglong City are quite knowledgeable.
It was obvious to anyone that the young man before them was wielding the legendary pressure of the Innate Realm.
But it was precisely because of this that they became even more terrified.
Such a young person at the Innate Realm must have an extremely astonishing background!
"Innate Realm?"
The young man with a delicate, feminine face had forgotten the pain he was experiencing.
Staring at Lu Qing in astonishment, unable to believe that someone at such a young age could reach the Innate Realm, they were also intimidated by the terrifying pressure emanating from him.
Because he sensed that the aura emanating from the young man before him was even more terrifying than that of the several Innate Realm guest elders in the manor.
"Father, how are you?"
Seeing that Lu Qing had subdued those villains, Hu Zezhi quickly ran forward and helped Hu Laosan up.
At this moment, Hu Laosan's mind had already gone completely blank.
He was just helped up in a daze, unable to even speak.
This startled Hu Zezhi greatly: "Dad, are you hurt somewhere?"
Hu Laosan finally came to his senses after his daughter called out to him.
He quickly replied, "I, I'm fine. I just suffered some minor cuts and bruises. It's nothing serious. Xiao Lian, who are these people?"
“Uncle Hu, we just met at the city gate a few days ago, have you forgotten already?” Lu Qing said with a smile.
Hu Laosan was startled. He had already felt that Lu Qing and the others looked somewhat familiar, and now, after being reminded, he immediately remembered.
Incredulity flashed in his eyes: "You're that young man who came to the city last time?"
"Indeed, it is I."
Old Hu was immediately stunned.
He never expected that those seemingly ordinary travelers and pedestrians were actually such powerful beings.
Especially Magu, he remembered that this man had paid the city entrance fee with great humility and had even bribed him.
Who would have thought that this person was also an exceptionally powerful martial artist.
Even the internal guards of the Qi family were no match for him.
More importantly, how did his daughter get to know such a person?
Could it be that she has been spending all her time with these people lately, which is why she didn't attend the Xuanxin Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony?
However, before Hu Laosan could ask any questions...
Lu Qing then asked, "Uncle Hu, who are these people, and why do they want to harm you?"
"Yes, Father, who are these people? Why are they arresting you?"
Hu Zezhi was also extremely puzzled.
Although his father was somewhat corrupt, he was generally quite astute and never offended anyone he couldn't afford to offend.
Why would they provoke someone with such an effeminate appearance, a person who clearly has a significant background?
“These are people from the Qi family, and this is the fourth young master of the Qi family,” Hu Laosan said with a wry smile. “As for the reason, it has something 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 Qinglong City. She couldn't imagine that her father would offend such a powerful force.
"Father, what exactly are you doing?" Hu Zezhi couldn't help but ask.
Just then, Lu Qing raised his hand and said, "Let's talk about these things later. We have guests coming."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a figure appeared on the roof of the house.
The newcomer was a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes, with a ruddy complexion and a short black mustache.
When he saw the situation in the courtyard, his expression changed: "Wenzheng, what are you doing here? What happened to your leg?"
"Fifth Uncle!"
The young man with effeminate features looked surprised and delighted when he saw the newcomer.
He wanted to call for help, but he was being suppressed by Lu Qing's innate power and couldn't move or even speak.
They could only gaze hopefully at the richly dressed middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man in fine clothes also realized the problem at this point.
His gaze fell on Lu Qing, sensing the aura emanating from him.
Although taken aback by his youth, he still bowed respectfully.
"Your Excellency, I wonder what offense Wenzheng has committed. I hope that for the sake of the Qi family, you will show mercy and let him off this time."
"If our family prospers in the future, we will surely be richly rewarded."
He didn't offend me, but he offended my friend.
"If you want me to release him, ask my friend if he's willing."
Lu Qing said calmly.
"friend?"
The middle-aged man in fine clothes was taken aback, but for a moment he couldn't figure out who Lu Qing's friend was.
"Uncle Hu, what do you think we should do with these people?"
Lu Qing turned to Hu Laosan and asked.
"Let me make the decision?"
Old Hu was suddenly in a dilemma.
He glanced at Qi Wenzheng's leg and knew that, given the man's personality, being crippled would surely make him resentful.
Once he gets back, he'll definitely try every means to exact revenge.
However, directly eliminating Qi Wenzheng is absolutely impossible.
The Qi family wields considerable power in Qinglong City, boasting several guest elders at the Innate Realm level.
Faced with such a behemoth, even if Lu Qing and his companions were incredibly strong, they would certainly be no match for it.
Therefore, Hu Laosan was filled with inner turmoil.
However, after much deliberation, he gritted his teeth and said, "My benefactor, we cannot release these people for the time being."
The Qi family is powerful and has many experts. If they lose Qi Wenzheng, he will be taken hostage.
I'm afraid none of us will be able to leave."
Lu Qing looked at Hu Laosan with some surprise, not expecting that this timid and cowardly man would actually have such decisiveness.
He looked up at the elegantly dressed middle-aged man on the roof.
“My friend, you heard that? My friend said that we can’t release them yet.”
The middle-aged man in fine clothes naturally heard what Hu Laosan said.
He could even tell that Hu Laosan was probably a resident of the city.
They were astonished that a mere commoner dared to demand that the direct descendant of the Qi family be taken hostage.
A hint of coldness flashed in the eyes of the middle-aged man in fine clothes: "In that case, I have no choice but to experience your superior skills."
After saying that, a powerful pressure also emerged from his body, crushing down on Lu Qing and the others.
Just a quarter of an hour before Lu Qing and the others arrived at Hu Zezhi's house.
At the city lord's mansion gate, a tall and imposing figure hurriedly walked inside.
As soon as I reached the door, I was stopped by the guards at the entrance.
"The left city garrison will remain."
"Gentlemen, please inform the city lord that I, Zuo, have something important to report."
The two guards exchanged a glance and then nodded: "Please wait a moment, City Guard."
After saying that, he walked into the mansion.
Soon, a middle-aged man who looked like a butler came out from inside, followed by a guard.
"Steward Liu, where is the city lord?" the imposing man asked hurriedly.
"The master is doing his morning exercises in the courtyard. Lord Zuo, what business do you have with me?"
"I have important business to discuss with you. This was specifically instructed by the city lord a few days ago, and it can only be told to him," the imposing man said solemnly.
Steward Liu nodded without asking any further questions, and said, "Then Lord Zuo, please come with this old servant."
The two entered the mansion, and after many twists and turns, finally arrived at a courtyard.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, the imposing man felt a chill rushing towards him.
It made him shudder involuntarily.
It turned out that the temperature in the entire courtyard was several times lower than outside.
A chill permeated the air, and even the flowers and plants in the yard were lightly covered with frost.
It's like two different worlds compared to the warmth of the morning sun outside.
In the misty chill, a figure was practicing sword techniques, wielding a sword.
As he moved his sword, the chill in the courtyard transformed into streaks of silver snakes, dancing and swirling, a truly astonishing sight.
Feeling the astonishing power contained within the cold air, the burly man's eyes revealed a look of admiration.
Although this was not the first time he had seen the city lord practice his skills, he still felt his heart tremble every time he saw it.
He sensed that the city lord's sword techniques were full of profound mysteries, far beyond what he, a mere beginner in the Innate Realm, could comprehend.
Neither the imposing man nor the steward dared to disturb the city lord's practice; they could only wait quietly to the side.
After a while, the cold air in the courtyard gradually gathered and was eventually absorbed into the city lord's body and disappeared.
Steward Liu then stepped forward and said respectfully, "Master, Lord Zuo, the city garrison commander, has something to discuss with you."
"Hmm." The Azure Dragon City Lord nodded and looked at the imposing man.
"Lord City Lord, it's like this: the group of people you asked me to keep an eye on the other day entered the city this morning."
"What did you say?" The Azure Dragon City Lord's body trembled slightly, and the next moment he was standing in front of the imposing man. "Are you sure?"
Although surprised that the city lord would lose his composure like this, the imposing man still said earnestly:
"I confirm that a carriage entered the city this morning after the city gates opened."
One of the young men looked exactly like the person depicted in the scroll that you, Lord City Lord, gave me a few days ago.
Moreover, the group was pretty much as the city lord had described, consisting of an old man and a young girl.
The carriage was pulled by two extraordinary horses with white jade horns on their heads.
"It really is them," the Azure Dragon City Lord murmured. "But why did they arrive so quickly?"
By the way, the message from the Holy City says that what that person was riding in was the legendary Wind Chariot, capable of traveling thousands of miles a day.
It's understandable that they arrived in Qinglong City in just two or three days.
However, since they arrived °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° so quickly, and the intelligence indicated that they might be from some outer state, it seems that's true.
Thinking of this, the Azure Dragon City Lord immediately asked, "Do you know where that group of people went?"
"I'm not sure, Lord City Lord. Didn't you say that we shouldn't send anyone to follow them?"
"I dared not act on my own, so after confirming that they were the people you had instructed me to keep an eye on, I immediately came to report."
The imposing man answered respectfully.
"Good, you did a great job. That person is indeed not someone you can offend casually."
Otherwise, if we anger him, our entire Azure Dragon City might suffer!
The Lord of Azure Dragon City praised.
He recalled the things mentioned in the message he had received a few days ago, and his heart trembled.
That one was a terrifying being who could defeat even the Third Holy Lord and dared to slaughter all the high monks of the Suspended Mountain lineage.
Although Qinglong City is large, it absolutely cannot afford to provoke such a ruthless and unparalleled person!
Upon hearing the city lord's words, the imposing man trembled involuntarily.
He was secretly shocked.
To be honest, he was quite puzzled when he first heard the order.
Since the city lord is so concerned about Lu Qing and his group, why did he specifically instruct that no one should be sent to follow them?
His words suggested he was quite wary of Lu Qing and the others.
But now it seems that the city lord is not just wary, he is almost terrified.
Who exactly is that young man, that even the dignified Lord of Qinglong City, who is in charge of the number one pass in the world, is so wary of him?
For a moment, the imposing man became extremely curious about the origins of Lu Qing and his companions.
After all, in his perception, that was just a young man with only the cultivation level of Qi and Blood Realm.
Even if he is a legendary successor of a secret realm, he is merely at the Qi and Blood Realm. How could he possibly make the City Lord so wary of him?
Out of curiosity, the burly man couldn't help but ask, "Lord City Lord, what is the background of that young man that you value so highly?"
"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask." The Azure Dragon City Lord glanced at the imposing man. "This person's background is not something you can inquire about."
In short, you must remember not to offend him.
Otherwise, even I couldn't protect you.
Seeing the serious expression on the city lord's face, the burly man felt a chill run down his spine, realizing he had overstepped his bounds.
He immediately replied, "Understood!"
"By the way, did you see which direction they were heading into the city? Are they planning to leave the city today?"
"I only saw that they seemed to be heading south of the city. As for whether they left the city today, I have no idea," the imposing man shook his head.
"Sigh, I hope this one can leave the city soon and not linger here too long," the Azure Dragon City Lord prayed.
He dared not even entertain such thoughts; he wanted to live a few more years.
However, he also dared not have any connection with that person.
After all, although that person was incredibly powerful, no one could fathom his true strength.
However, he also has his share of troubles.
The mere fact that it has a grudge against the Suspended Mountain is enough to deter anyone who wants to befriend it.
Therefore, the only thing the Azure Dragon City Lord can do now is hope that Lu Qing and the others can leave the city as soon as possible.
Otherwise, such a terrifyingly powerful and troublesome being would stay in the city.
He was truly on pins and needles, feeling extremely uneasy.
Just as the Lord of Qinglong City was praying that Lu Qing would leave Qinglong City quickly.
Suddenly, a powerful pressure rose up in the city.
And then a loud shout that echoed throughout the city rang out: "Since that's the case, then I have no choice but to experience your superior skills!"
In an instant, it alarmed many martial arts experts in the city.
"The pressure of the Innate Realm? Who dares to unleash Innate Realm power in the city?!"
"That voice sounds like the fifth son of the Qi family!"
"Someone actually dared to provoke the Qi family! Let's go see what's going on!"
In an instant, many powerful figures left their respective residences and headed towards the direction of the innate realm aura they sensed.
"It's the Fifth Patriarch's voice! Let's go and send people over to help immediately!"
"Fifth Brother got into a fight?"
At the same time, several powerful figures flew out from a vast mansion in the city.
"What's going on? What's wrong with the fifth son of the Qi family?"
Inside the city lord's mansion, the Azure Dragon City Lord was also somewhat taken aback.
But the next moment, when he sensed the direction from which the aura was coming from, his expression suddenly changed drastically.
