79: What Zhao Sheng is thinking! Join the Xuanniao Guard?

Heavenly Spiritual Objects?

Lu Xuan heard this, and the four characters 'Xuan Yuan Root Liquid' appeared in his mind.

If he guessed correctly, then the Xuan Yuan Root Liquid should be the Heavenly Spiritual Object that Zhao Sheng mentioned.

"Yes, Senior!"

"Heavenly Spiritual Objects contain abundant Heavenly Spiritual Energy, and that energy's effect on martial artists far surpasses these potent medicinal herbs."

"The Xuan Yuan Root Liquid I mentioned earlier was extracted from the Xuan Yuan Root and was obtained after dilution."

Seeing that he had piqued Lu Xuan's interest, Zhao Sheng struck while the iron was hot.

"Senior, the Heavenly Spiritual Objects I speak of are generally monopolized by major powers."

"Coincidentally, when it comes to the quantity of Heavenly Spiritual Objects, no one in the entire Great Xia Dynasty possesses more than our Blackbird Guard."

That's right, Zhao Sheng's objective was obvious: he wanted to invite Lu Xuan to join the Blackbird Guard!

Based on Zhao Sheng's estimation of Lu Xuan's strength last night, he was definitely at the Blood Refinement Realm perfection, and possibly even a legendary Inner Energy master.

Inner Energy Realm!

This powerful realm was the ultimate pursuit of all Blood Refinement Realm martial artists.

"What do you mean?"

Lu Xuan had already understood Zhao Sheng's implied meaning, but he didn't show it.

"What I mean is, Senior, since you require a large amount of potent medicinal herbs, why not join the Blackbird Guard? With your formidable strength, you will surely gain the attention of the Celestial Capital Xuan Bird Guard's superiors."

"At that time, Senior will no longer lack potent medicinal herbs and can easily obtain even rarer Heavenly Spiritual Objects than potent medicinal herbs."

Can I easily obtain Heavenly Spiritual Objects and potent medicinal herbs?

The treatment offered by the Blackbird Guard sounded quite good.

Lu Xuan thought to himself, considering whether to join this so-called Blackbird Guard.

Through his understanding over this period, Lu Xuan had a rough idea of the Blackbird Guard's purpose.

They seemed to exist to eliminate extraordinary anomalies and various demonic beasts.

Oh, right, there should be another reason.

That is to eradicate the Netherworld White Lotus Sect, which Lu Xuan regarded as a money tree!

As Lu Xuan thought of this, he suddenly noticed something strange.

Why did the Blackbird Guard's actions seem to be exactly what he had been doing all along?

Interesting!

Lu Xuan's heart was greatly stirred, but his face remained expressionless.

Immediately, Lu Xuan changed the subject: "Let's put aside the topic of joining the Blackbird Guard for now."

"Instead, I happen to be going to Baidao Prefecture City in the next few days to meet an old acquaintance."

"An old acquaintance?"

Zhao Sheng was stunned, not understanding why this Senior suddenly brought up his old acquaintance.

However, Zhao Sheng still held a glimmer of hope.

Because this Senior had not explicitly refused.

That proved that this Senior was still interested in joining the Blackbird Guard.

"That old acquaintance of mine, in Baidao Prefecture City, happens to be a member of the Blackbird Guard, just like you."

"Li Yanran!"

"I wonder if the three of you know this old acquaintance of mine?"

Upon hearing Lu Xuan speak Li Yanran's name, not only was the still-confused Zhao Sheng surprised, but even Qian Hao and Li Daren beside him found it unbelievable.

"What!"

"It's Senior Li Yanran!"

Li Yanran's identity was like thunder, far more than just known to them.

Among the Blackbird Guard in Baidao Prefecture City, who didn't know Li Yanran's identity?

Li Yanran was a descendant of a Mystic Envoy's family, and she came from the same place as a Mystic Envoy.

That place was Tiandu, the center of the Great Xia Dynasty.

So, Senior also knows Senior Li Yanran, that makes things much easier.

Zhao Sheng said with a familiar smile: "Senior, you are going to Baidao Prefecture City, and we brothers also happen to be planning to return to Baidao Prefecture City."

"How about we brothers clear the way for you and escort you all the way to Baidao Prefecture City?"

"At that time, we brothers will then inform Senior Li Yanran of your arrival."

Zhao Sheng's enthusiasm stemmed from his desire to get closer to Lu Xuan while he hadn't yet joined the Blackbird Guard.

The early bird catches the worm!

The martial world isn't about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships!

"Oh? That's fine too!"

With a few Blood Refinement Realm martial artists willing to run errands for him, Lu Xuan certainly wouldn't refuse.

"Really?"

"Then the three of us will stay in Dengfeng County and await your instructions, Senior."

Zhao Sheng and the other two showed a smile, seemingly delighted by Lu Xuan's decision to return to Baidao Prefecture City with them.

"Wait a moment."

Seeing Zhao Sheng and the other two about to turn and leave the Shen Mansion, Lu Xuan spoke up to stop them.

"I have a small matter that I'd like to trouble you all with."

"Help me retrieve some things from Liansheng Temple outside the city. I left some items in the back mountain."

"Of course, for you, there will also be some rewards."

"Those demonic monks at Liansheng Temple are probably mostly dead by now, but you might be very interested in their identities."

Without waiting for Zhao Sheng and the others to speak, Lu Xuan continued: "Those demonic monks are the very people your Blackbird Guard has been searching for."

"The Netherworld White Lotus Sect!"

A long time passed!

Zhao Sheng and the other two walked out of the Shen Mansion with grave expressions.

Then, the three of them swiftly mounted their horses and galloped towards the Dengfeng County Magistrate's office.

Inside the back hall of the Dengfeng County Magistrate's office.

County Magistrate Zeng Fan sat there, his face blank and his heart like dead ash.

Those three accursed scoundrels from the Blackbird Guard!

My money! My potent medicinal herbs!

All the things I've accumulated for so many years, more than half of them were forcefully taken by these scoundrels, using their power to intimidate me.

In front of County Magistrate Zeng Fan stood a middle-aged man wearing the uniform of a county constable; he was the Chief Constable of the Dengfeng County Magistrate's office.

At this moment, the Chief Constable waved his hand in front of County Magistrate Zeng Fan's face, calling out to him.

"My Lord? My Lord?"

"My Lord!"

The final roar woke up the distraught County Magistrate Zeng Fan.

"It's you!"

"What's wrong? What happened again? Can't you see I'm in a bad mood?"

What could be more important than his precious wealth that had been taken away?

"My Lord, Liansheng Temple not far outside the city has been ransacked by pilgrims, and some pilgrims have come to report it."

"They say that the monks of Liansheng Temple are demonic monks and that our county office should immediately send people to investigate."

"Hmm? Liansheng Temple? Demonic monks?"

Before County Magistrate Zeng Fan could sort out these words, several figures suddenly appeared outside the back hall's entrance.

When County Magistrate Zeng Fan looked up, he finally saw who the newcomers were.

They were those few scoundrels he never wanted to see again in his life.

It was precisely Zhao Sheng and those three scoundrels who had forcefully taken his possessions!