202: The fourth deputy director, Lu Xuan, is a top-grade spiritual creature from heaven and earth!

Inside the main hall, shortly after Li Chengxing sat down, another figure walked in through the doorway.

Li Chengxing was somewhat surprised when he saw the newcomer, because it was Shangguan Yunlan.

"Lord Yunlan, why did you come along too?"

"Aren't you Black Feather Guard supposed to investigate the Blackbird Guard's archives?"

"Could it be that you also came bearing the will of that one?"

Shangguan Yunlan's eyes sharpened for a moment, but quickly returned to calm.

This Li Chengxing was indeed worthy of being the Blackbird Guard's Vice Director; he immediately saw through her intentions.

However, Shangguan Yunlan certainly wouldn't speak the truth; this involved the will of that one.

"Chief Li, you are overthinking. Yunlan merely wanted to meet this Lu Xuan."

"Moreover, I have already sent people to check the archives. Chief Li, you don't need to worry about these minor matters."

Seeing this, Li Chengxing did not delve deeper into Shangguan Yunlan's purpose, and chuckled a few times.

"Hahahahaha, so that's how it is!"

After Shangguan Yunlan sat down on a chair on the other side, complex and shifting emotions flickered in her beautiful eyes.

She recalled her ultimate purpose in coming from the Great Xia Capital.

Her mother, Shangguan Yuqing, the Golden Envoy who controlled the Black Feather Guard, had told her.

Her primary reason for coming to An Prefecture ahead of time was to test Lu Xuan's character on behalf of His Majesty.

When necessary, she could use all means to understand Lu Xuan from various aspects.

At that time, Shangguan Yunlan would also have to return to the Great Xia Capital and report all of Lu Xuan's circumstances in detail to His Majesty!

An Outer Strength Grandmaster at twenty years old, or rather, a terrifying existence suspected to be above Outer Strength Grandmaster Major Achievement.

Shangguan Yunlan and Li Chengxing had already learned a major piece of news when they passed through Qingling Prefecture.

Lin Yu, the Deputy Leader of Prince An's Green Cloak Guard, an Outer Strength Grandmaster Minor Achievement Martial Artist, even carried the sacrificial weapon, the Wind Fire Blade.

By relying on the power of the Wind Fire Blade, Lin Yu could temporarily unleash the power of an Outer Strength Grandmaster Major Achievement Martial Artist.

However, he still died at the hands of this Baidao Prefecture Mystic Envoy.

From this, it could be inferred that this Lu Xuan must be a formidable existence above an Outer Strength Grandmaster Major Achievement Martial Artist!

Could such a peerless Prodigy truly exist in this world?

Thinking of herself, having cultivated to Inner Energy Realm Perfection at the age of thirty, she was already an extraordinary Genius.

But compared to Lu Xuan, this Martial Dao Prodigy, there was truly a world of difference, completely incomparable!

Suddenly, Li Chengxing and Shangguan Yunlan simultaneously looked towards the door, where a young man walked in.

"Someone's here?"

The man stood at the door with his hands clasped behind his back, dressed in a black brocade robe with exquisite embroidery shimmering in the dim sunlight.

Most importantly, this man had a tall and sturdy physique, with smooth and distinct lines, exuding an undeniable sense of power from head to toe.

His face was exceptionally handsome, with sharply defined features like they were carved by a knife, and a pair of deep, dark eyes that seemed to contain infinite mysteries.

The black brocade robe swayed gently in the wind, its collar rustling, and his thick, dark hair was tightly bound behind his head, secured by a simple jade hairpin.

The person who arrived was precisely Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan's posture was as steady as Mount Tai, like a pine or a cypress.

Even without saying a word, he brought a sense of inexplicable pressure to Li Chengxing and Shangguan Yunlan.

It was as if a great figure had arrived, making Li Chengxing and Shangguan Yunlan feel a deep sense of shock!

As Li Chengxing and Shangguan Yunlan stared intently at Lu Xuan, Lu Xuan also sized them up.

The old man in the red Xuan Bird uniform was an Outer Strength Grandmaster Major Achievement Martial Artist, and one foot had already stepped into the Outer Strength Grandmaster Perfection Realm.

He should be the Chief Li that He Yan mentioned, right?

One of the three Vice Directors of the Blackbird Guard, Vice Director Li Chengxing!

The other woman, at the Inner Energy Perfection Realm, must be from the Black Feather Guard.

Lu Xuan instantly guessed the identities of these two, but Lu Xuan did not expose them; instead, he was the first to speak.

"Who are you, and what business do you have with Envoy?"

As he spoke, Lu Xuan walked in, passing by Li Chengxing and Shangguan Yunlan, then calmly sat down in the main seat.

Li Chengxing carefully observed Lu Xuan, his heart filled with continuous emotion.

Such a young appearance, it seems what Sixth Brother said was true.

And the Qi radiating from Lu Xuan's body was not inferior to his own in the slightest.

In fact, Li Chengxing could even feel a faint sense of danger emanating from Lu Xuan.

Seeing this, Li Chengxing dared not rely on his official position to belittle this Lu Xuan.

"You are Baidao Prefecture Mystic Envoy Lu Xuan, right?"

"I am Li Chengxing, Vice Director of the Blackbird Guard."

"I have long heard of Xuan Xiaoyou's demeanor, but I never expected that seeing him today, he truly lives up to his reputation!"

After Lu Xuan received the desired answer, he still stood up, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and bowed slightly towards Li Chengxing.

"Oh, so it's Lord. This humble subordinate greets Chief Li!"

After all, Lu Xuan was now also a member of the Blackbird Guard, and seeing his direct superior, he still needed to show a certain degree of respect.

In response to Lu Xuan's bow, Li Chengxing also suddenly stood up and returned the bow in the same manner.

"Ah, no need for formalities."

"Lord Lu, you see, my memory is too poor. I momentarily forgot to tell you that your current official position is no longer Blackbird Guard's Mystic Envoy."

"Lord Lu, I must congratulate you here!"

"His Majesty once issued an imperial decree to the Blackbird Guard headquarters, stating that you have been appointed as the fourth Vice Director of the Blackbird Guard."

"Moreover, His Majesty's decree is for Lord Lu to enter the Great Xia Capital as soon as possible, as His Majesty wishes to summon you!"

Li Chengxing's words were like a bolt from the blue, exploding directly in Shangguan Yunlan's ear!

Shangguan Yunlan's usually cold face instantly froze, her beautiful eyes widened abruptly, filled with disbelief and astonishment.

What did she just hear?!

The fourth Vice Director of the Blackbird Guard?

Is this true?

The Blackbird Guard was the Great Xia Dynasty's most powerful organization on the surface, the sharp sword in the Great Xia Emperor's hand, used to suppress the world.

Since the founding of the dynasty by the Holy Ancestor, the Great Xia Dynasty's Blackbird Guard had always been composed of three Vice Directors and one Lord.

But now, that one had actually set a precedent, intending to add a fourth Vice Director position.

The Vice Director of the Blackbird Guard was not a position anyone could hold.

As far as Shangguan Yunlan knew, apart from Li Chengxing, who usually appeared in public.

The identities of the other First Vice Director and Second Vice Director were known only to a very small number of people, and even their Martial Dao Realm was unclear.

As for the Lord of the Blackbird Guard, he was even more elusive, a terrifying existence whose Martial Dao Realm was suspected to be in the Divine Palace Realm!

Therefore, the entire Blackbird Guard was basically managed by those three Vice Directors.

From this, it could be seen just how immense the power of a Blackbird Guard Vice Director was.

A Blackbird Guard Vice Director was a position of positive second rank.

According to the rule of officials being one rank higher, only a small handful of officials in the entire Great Xia Dynasty could outrank a Blackbird Guard Vice Director.

The most crucial point was that the treatment of a Blackbird Guard Vice Director included the qualification to enjoy High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects.

High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects were rare and hard to come by; even in the Fell Spirit Ruin, they were extremely rare and precious.

Her mother, Shangguan Yuqing, had been bestowed a High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object by His Majesty ten years ago.

It was said that High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects contained immense Heaven and Earth Qi, and it was as pure as the Heaven and Earth Qi in sacrificial weapons.

Martial Artists who consumed High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects saw their Martial Dao cultivation advance by leaps and bounds.

Shangguan Yunlan had heard that Prince An Xia Mingqing, when he was in the Inner Energy Realm, was granted a High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object by the late emperor.

His Martial Dao cultivation directly broke through from the Inner Energy Realm to the Outer Strength Grandmaster Realm overnight.

Of course, as for Shangguan Yunlan's shock, Lu Xuan's state of mind did not show much change.

For Lu Xuan, the size of an official position, the grandeur of a title, these were all fleeting clouds, illusions, and castles in the air.

Only Martial Dao resources and Martial Dao cultivation were what Lu Xuan needed.

Strength was the foundation of everything!

"Enter the Great Xia Capital?"

"Chief Li, do I need to enter the Great Xia Capital immediately now?"

Lu Xuan frowned; he did not plan to go to the Great Xia Capital so soon.

Because that place had existences that made Lu Xuan wary.

They were the legendary Divine Abode True Person!

Before Lu Xuan broke through to this Realm, he would absolutely not risk himself and go to the Great Xia Capital alone.

After all, the human heart is treacherous in the world, and one must be on guard.

Who knows whether that female emperor had curiosity or ill will towards him.

Lu Xuan would not even consider such an act of placing hope in others.

Ultimately, one must always rely on oneself!

After Li Chengxing heard Lu Xuan's words, his eyes showed appreciation as he looked at Lu Xuan.

This young man was the most outstanding person he had ever met in his life.

Although Lu Xuan was young, his cautious and experienced nature was not inferior to any old fox.

There was no arrogance or conceit of a young person in him!

Unbelievable, truly unbelievable!

Li Chengxing seemed to have seen a future powerful expert.

A peerless expert of the Divine Palace Realm!

At this moment, Li Chengxing spoke slowly.

"If Lord Lu has no major matters, it is best to set off immediately and go to the Great Xia Capital to meet His Majesty!"

"His Majesty truly admires you!"

"Of course, His Majesty also said that if Lord Lu still has any concerns, he does not need to rush to the Great Xia Capital!"

It must be said that His Majesty's preferential treatment of Lu Xuan made even Li Chengxing feel incredible.

These words even contained His Majesty's willingness to accommodate Lu Xuan's feelings.

To make His Majesty consider Lu Xuan's feelings, that was truly an unprecedented matter.

"That's good!"

Hearing that he didn't need to rush to the Great Xia Capital, Lu Xuan's furrowed brow immediately relaxed.

"By the way, Lord Lu, all the Heavenly Spiritual Objects your Baidao Prefecture requested have been sent over."

"There are three High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects, twenty Medium Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects, and one hundred Low Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects in total."

"Hmm, and this thing!"

"It's something His Majesty personally bestowed upon you!"

As soon as Li Chengxing finished speaking, he gently raised his right hand.

Then, he took out an exquisite profound black brocade box from his sleeve, neither too big nor too small, just the size of a palm.

The profound black brocade box was made of some mysterious black crystal, with specks of black shimmering light emanating from its surface, appearing exceptionally ancient and mysterious!

On the surface of the brocade box, several profound black Xuan Birds were carved, lifelike, possessing an extraordinary and ethereal aura.

Li Chengxing gently stroked the profound black brocade box with his left hand, a hint of fervor flashing in his eyes.

It was an envious gaze!

Because the item inside was an extremely precious existence.

High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object!

Even Li Chengxing, an Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) who had lived for hundreds of years, harbored a trace of covetousness for such a thing.

If he were to consume this High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object, he would likely save one or two years of time and break through to the Outer Strength Grandmaster Perfection Realm ahead of schedule.

Even for the legendary Divine Palace Realm, Li Chengxing would have a slight possibility!

"Lord Lu, the item inside is a High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object."

"This is something His Majesty bestowed upon you, and also the resources that a Blackbird Guard Vice Director is entitled to."

Every Vice Director of the Blackbird Guard would be granted a High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object by the Great Xia Emperor, to show His Majesty's boundless grace.

Li Chengxing was able to break through to his current Realm also because of the High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object.

Five years ago, the High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object His Majesty bestowed upon him still had residual Heaven and Earth Qi, nourishing Li Chengxing constantly.

"What!"

Two voices rang out simultaneously, the shocked voices of Lu Xuan and Shangguan Yunlan.

Lu Xuan stared intently at the profound black brocade box in Li Chengxing's right hand, his eyes radiating a fervent light, as if afraid the profound black brocade box would fly away.

Whoosh!

Lu Xuan's right hand instantly snatched the profound black brocade box and then opened it casually.

At this moment, a dazzling white misty light from within the profound black brocade box shone on Lu Xuan's face.

Immediately after, a surge of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, like a monstrous wave, swept out from within the profound black brocade box, rapidly spreading and heading straight for the main hall.

"Eh, what a comfortable feeling!"

"Xiaogang, do you feel warm all over?"

"How come I feel my Martial Dao cultivation is slowly improving!"

The Blackbird Guard standing guard outside the main hall suddenly noticed the anomaly in their surroundings.

Moreover, their Martial Dao cultivation simultaneously erupted and continuously advanced at a slow pace.

Of course, this only lasted for a few breaths; those vast and abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi quickly dissipated between heaven and earth!

Inside the main hall, Lu Xuan had already closed the profound black box.

However, the shock in his eyes had not faded in the slightest!

It was true, it really was a High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object!

After a brief adjustment, Lu Xuan suppressed his eager emotions and quickly said to Li Chengxing.

"His Majesty's divine grace, this humble subject will always keep in mind."

"I hope Chief Li will convey my gratitude to His Majesty!"