Chapter 206 - 149: Going Out
Just like that.
In the blink of an eye.
Half a month passed.
During this half-month.
The clone, Lu Jun, had completely solidified her presence in the Changle Martial Arts Hall.
All the disciples of the Changle Martial Arts Hall now knew of the existence of a beautiful junior sister named Lu Jun.
Lu Changfeng experienced the troubles of being a beautiful female Martial Artist—every day, disciples from the hall would come over to show their goodwill.
Lu Changfeng faced them all with a smile.
Because the clone Lu Jun’s Realm was the same as Wei Hex’s—the Fifth Level of the Blood Forging Realm.
Coupled with the fact that Wei Hex had helped her find a house before.
By design, Lu Jun and Wei Hex naturally had reasons to grow closer.
On the training grounds, Lu Jun and Wei Hex would also often spar.
As they sparred more, Wei Hex grew increasingly surprised. This woman, Lu Jun, had an exceptionally outstanding Sword Dao Cultivation.
An occasional move from the Storm Sword Technique would even catch Wei Hex off guard.
This was only natural. After all... Lu Changfeng himself had created the Storm Sword Technique.
If Lu Changfeng wished, he could perfectly simulate the Storm Sword Intent at any time.
Beyond that, Lu Jun’s daily conduct was clean and efficient, full of a heroic air, completely unlike that of an ordinary woman.
Adding to that Lu Jun’s pitiful backstory of being an orphan with no one to rely on...
This made Wei Hex gradually lower his guard around Lu Jun, and at the same time, develop favorable feelings for her.
’As a Domain-Breaker, he had traversed countless small worlds.’
’In some of those small worlds, he had even formed strong bonds of friendship and kinship...’
’But all of that would turn to nothing the moment he left that world.’
Therefore, Wei Hex restrained himself, not easily forming close connections with others.
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
"Everyone, come over here! The Master has something to announce!"
While Wei Hex was lost in thought, Teng Xiaofan, the one in charge of cleaning the Martial Arts Hall, suddenly clapped his hands to gather everyone.
’This Teng Xiaofan seemed harmless, often appearing lazy, but based on Wei Hex’s observations, his strength was at least in the Bone Refining Realm. He was likely a guard Master Lu had placed in the Changle Martial Arts Hall.’
’This indirectly showed that the Changle Martial Arts Hall held a certain status in Lu Changfeng’s heart.’
’This was also why Wei Hex had chosen to develop slowly at the Changle Martial Arts Hall.’
’Because he knew that Lu Changfeng’s attention would always be on the Changle Martial Arts Hall, which meant he would have a chance to use Lu Changfeng as a stepping stone to join the Saint Demon Sect at any time.’
The disciples on the training grounds gathered around. The clone, Lu Jun, also sheathed her longsword and said to Wei Hex, "Senior Brother Wei, what are you spacing out for?"
Wei Hex snapped back to reality. "It’s nothing. Let’s go. Let’s see what mission the Master has for us."
The disciples gathered at the foot of the training ground’s platform.
Han Fan’s figure soon appeared.
"I have an announcement to make."
"We need five disciples from the Blood Forging Realm."
"To help the Qin City County Magistrate complete a mission."
Han Fan paused before continuing.
The Qin City County Magistrate is a member of the Hua Family.
Recently, many people have fled from the southern part of Jiangnan Prefecture to Qin City.
Among them, naturally, were many women of exceptional background and appearance.
The Qin City County Magistrate selected one of them to be his concubine and brought her into his household.
This concubine was a schemer. Only after she had the County Magistrate completely infatuated did she make her request.
She had a younger brother still in the southern part of Jiangnan Prefecture, and she hoped the Qin City County Magistrate could send people to bring him back.
Naturally, the Qin City County Magistrate couldn’t use the power of the County Yamen to go to Jiangnan Prefecture and complete a personal task for his concubine.
And he certainly couldn’t disturb his own Hua Family over it.
After thinking it over, the Qin City County Magistrate thought of the Changle Martial Arts Hall.
As a member of the Hua Clan, he naturally knew what the Changle Martial Arts Hall represented.
Hiring the Changle Martial Arts Hall should be foolproof.
The Changle Martial Arts Hall usually takes on many missions, giving its disciples a chance to earn money.
But a mission of this level was rare.
So, Han Fan gathered the disciples. If any were willing to accept it, they would carry out the mission. If not, he would simply decline it.
Recently, to stabilize its rule, Daliang had shown goodwill toward Yunyang Prefecture and several surrounding prefectures.
As long as they held identification, Song People below the Tendon Transformation Realm were allowed to freely enter and exit Jiangnan Prefecture, which was now Daliang Prefecture.
"Senior Brother Wei, what do you say we take this mission?" the clone, Lu Jun, asked Wei Hex.
Wei Hex was taken aback. "Junior Sister Lu, although Daliang has officially given permission, I’m afraid it’s still dangerous among the common folk over there."
"I’ve heard Daliang has already moved in boatloads of immigrants. Most of the people there now are from the Daliang Alien Race."
Lu Jun smiled. "Senior Brother Wei, do you have so little faith in the Saint Demon Sect? Do you remember when the Saint Master defeated Pei Yuanshi in Jiangzhou Prefecture City?"
"I think Daliang would offend anyone before they’d offend us, who hold proof of residence from Yunyang Prefecture."
Shortly after joining the Changle Martial Arts Hall, Lu Jun had obtained Yunyang Prefecture residency with Han Fan’s help.
In the current situation, residency was extremely important.
When you’re out and about, people treat you based on your residency.
If one held residency from somewhere like Cyan Mountain Prefecture, they would inevitably be bullied in the current Daliang.
"Besides, the reward for this mission is so generous. We’re just going to pick someone up. When we get back, we’ll have achieved Exotic Beast Meat freedom."
"Go into seclusion for a bit, and maybe we can even break through to the Tendon Transformation Realm," the clone, Lu Jun, coaxed.
Wei Hex was finally persuaded by Lu Jun.
"Then let’s take it."
Wei Hex and Lu Jun both raised their hands.
"Good! Wei Hex! Lu Jun! Anyone else?"
Following Wei Hex and the clone Lu Jun’s lead, three more disciples accepted the mission.
Han Fan called the five disciples to the backyard to share the mission details.
"The person you need to bring back is named Li Xiao. He is the biological younger brother of the County Magistrate’s beloved concubine, Li Rongrong."
"According to information from the County Yamen, this Li Xiao should currently be in Wang City, Jiangnan Prefecture."
"Wang City was one of the Jiangnan Prefecture cities that were occupied later by Daliang, so the citizens within were not massacred."
"The siblings, Li Rongrong and Li Xiao, were separated in Wang City. Before Li Rongrong left for Qin City, Li Xiao was working as an odd-jobber at an Escort Agency in Wang City."
"You just need to go to this Escort Agency to find him."
"Remember, do not get into any conflicts along the way, especially with the Daliang People."
"Although the Daliang People have recently sent envoys to the Holy City to establish diplomatic ties, one must always be wary of the Alien Race’s intentions. Our Holy Sect will also, sooner or later, drive the Daliang Alien Race from these lands." Han Fan, being from Jiangzhou himself, naturally harbored a deep hatred for the Daliang Alien Race.
The disciples all acknowledged.
The five disciples left the Martial Arts Hall to go back and get ready.
That very day, they mounted five warhorses provided by the County Yamen and headed south.
Inside the Hua Mansion, Lu Changfeng, who was cultivating, opened his eyes.
’I need to stir up some trouble for this Wei Hex fellow. Let’s see if he’s really unable to use the Ancient Demon Fiend Bloodline in his body.’
’Or is it not that he can’t use it, but that using it is damaging to his body?’
Lu Changfeng was inclined to believe the latter.
In that case, he had all the more reason to test just how strong Wei Hex’s trump card was now.