281: Breaking through the barriers! Great joy for the Lu family!

Luo Gongli looked at Purple Yao unwillingly, his tone sinister and implying: “Hmph!”

“Master Zi, I hope you won’t cover for this fellow, Lu Xuan.”

However, when he uttered these words, the civil and military officials behind him almost simultaneously distanced themselves from him, their faces all showing expressions of disbelief.

It was as if they were saying, “How dare this fellow?”

“He even dares to question a woman as mysterious and unfathomable as Purple Yao!”

Upon hearing this, Purple Yao lightly uttered an “Hm?”, her voice soft, yet carrying an invisible pressure.

The next moment, only a muffled thud was heard, and a strange power fluctuation suddenly echoed within the Heresy Cleansing Platform.

Luo Gongli’s body seemed to be struck by an invisible force.

He instantly lost his balance and tumbled out, sliding on the smooth, polished floor.

His figure was like an uncontrolled ball, rolling all the way until it disappeared outside the main hall door, leaving only a disheveled trail.

Above the imperial court, the civil and military officials were dumbfounded, secretly congratulating themselves for not speaking too much.

This woman’s strength and methods were indeed unfathomable; she even dared to mercilessly teach a lesson to a high-ranking official like Luo Gongli.

A dignified Vice Director, an imperial court official, was humiliated in such a public manner.

For some self-righteous individuals, they might even have the thought of dying.

Purple Yao stood in place, her expression calm, as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with her.

She slightly raised her gaze, sweeping it over the officials, then settling on Lin Youya, her voice clear and calm.

“Lord Lin, since Your Majesty has decided to entrust this case to this Lord for handling.”

“Then those Luo family servants involved in this case should also be handed over to the Blackbird Guard for custody, right?”

Upon hearing this, the officials, realizing it was no longer their concern, bowed in unison and swiftly exited the Heresy Cleansing Platform.

They were afraid of becoming the next person to be “rolled out.”

After all, this woman, Purple Yao, was truly too terrifying, and she was also Your Majesty’s most trusted confidante.

Lin Youya saw Purple Yao’s gaze fixed firmly on him, and his originally calm and composed expression subtly changed, then he revealed a respectful smile.

He bowed slightly, his tone humble and sincere: “Master Zi, please rest assured!”

“Those Luo family servants, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) has already ordered them to be sent to the Blackbird Guard in advance.”

“If nothing unexpected happens, they should have already arrived at the Blackbird Guard by now.”

Speaking of this, Lin Youya paused, a meaningful expression appearing on his face, and continued: “It’s just… those few servants, after being subjected to the Mirror Light Technique multiple times.”

“They have completely lost their minds and become lunatics, like walking corpses, utterly meaningless.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Purple Yao’s eyes, and then she deeply gazed at Lin Youya.

Her gaze carried a mix of scrutiny and amusement, as if she were re-evaluating the Lord of the Mirror Division, who usually kept an extremely low profile.

Purple Yao sighed inwardly.

What a cunning old fox!

To be able to predict that I would appear in the imperial court, and then quietly dispose of those key witnesses, completely cutting off any means to investigate Lu Xuan.

“Lord Lin is indeed meticulous and thorough in his work.”

“This matter, this Lord will handle it properly.”

Upon hearing this, the smile on Lin Youya’s face became even more humble, and he continued to bow: “Master Zi overpraises me; this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) merely exerted a small effort to share the worries of our Great Xia Dynasty.”

“Moreover!”

“Master Zi, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) believes that a Genius like Lord Lu could never be the murderer of the Inspector.”

“If there is an opportunity, I hope Master Zi can convey my words.”

“Just say that this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) greatly admires Lord Lu.”

“If Lord Lu doesn’t mind, this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) will definitely visit him in person in the future!”

It turns out that this Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow), Lin Youya, went through all this trouble for Lu Xuan.

Clearly, he wanted to befriend Lu Xuan!

That’s right, that fellow Lu Xuan, even she herself found him incredible.

Purple Yao said nothing more, only giving him a deep look before turning and leaving.

Her figure was like a phantom, quickly disappearing at the end of the imperial court.

And Lin Youya stood in place, watching Purple Yao depart, the smile on his face gradually receding, replaced by a profound calmness.

Lu Xuan.

He truly makes one feel despair!

If things continue as they are, then Lu Xuan is very likely to Breakthrough to that Realm!

Void Realm True Lord!

This was also the reason why Lin Youya chose to act with such high profile today, to show goodwill towards Lu Xuan.

Celestial Capital Xuan Bird Guard!

Tiandu, Blackbird Guard Headquarters!

Purple Yao stood quietly within the main hall, a purple token suspended in her hand.

The token was enveloped by a warm, purple glow, emanating a mysterious and unfathomable aura.

Purple Yao’s gaze was profound, as if through this purple token, she pierced through the endless Void Realm, reaching far away.

“Lu Xuan, when will you enter the capital?”

“Your Majesty wants to see you.”

Purple Yao’s voice seemed to pass through some mysterious power, crossing thousands of mountains and rivers, reaching Lu Xuan’s ears.

At the same time, deep underground in Qingyun County.

Lu Xuan, who had been sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes.

A mysterious purple-gold light flashed in his eyes, as if awakening from deep Cultivation.

Immediately after, a crimson light escaped from his embrace and floated before him; it was a crimson token, echoing the purple token in Purple Yao’s hand.

Lu Xuan’s eyes were tightly fixed on the crimson token before him, and he felt a little guilty in his heart.

Because the person who contacted him this time was none other than the Lord!

Lu Xuan was truly afraid that this Lord would ask about the whereabouts of the Mystic Bird Sky Lock.

At that time, Lu Xuan truly didn’t know what excuse to use to prevaricate her!

However, after confirming that this Lord Purple Yao did not mention the Mystic Bird Sky Lock, Lu Xuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

“Lord, your humble subordinate will arrive in Tiandu to meet Your Majesty in three days!”

This time entering the Imperial Palace, Lu Xuan did not have his usual caution.

So Lu Xuan almost agreed without hesitation.

“Good!”

With just that simple word, Lord Purple Yao decisively cut off the connection, without any further questions.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan no longer had any worries and slowly put away his identity token.

Two days ago, Lu Xuan had already finished his seclusion.

However, he had only briefly informed Li Chengxing before once again settling down to consolidate and familiarize himself with his martial Dao Realm.

Void Realm True Lord!

Host: Lu Xuan

Realm: Void Realm True Lord!

Cultivation Technique: Burning Heaven Blade Technique 8/9, Close Distance to the Horizon 3/9, Undying and Unextinguished 6/9.

Points: 94660

“I didn’t expect this seclusion to last so long; half a year has just passed like that!”

Lu Xuan’s expression was somewhat surprised; he hadn’t anticipated it either.

If Li Chengxing hadn’t told him the exact time, Lu Xuan would have truly thought only a few days had passed.

However, the reality was that he had already spent a full half year underground.

“A day in the cave, a thousand years in the world.” Lu Xuan muttered softly, his tone tinged with a hint of melancholy.

Lu Xuan sat cross-legged, suspended underground, his aura completely contained.

He was almost like a Mortal, yet subtly exuded an extraordinary aura.

His existence seemed out of place with this world, giving people the illusion of being completely detached from the world’s constraints, truly stepping into the Immortal Dao Realm.

If a Mortal were to see Lu Xuan, they would surely exclaim—this is clearly an Immortal in the world!

However, what Lu Xuan did not know was how rare it was for him to Breakthrough to the Void Tempering Realm in just half a year and successfully condense a Heaven and Earth Dharma Idol.

Ordinary martial Cultivators usually take decades, or even centuries, to Breakthrough to the Void Tempering Realm, and some people may never reach this Realm in their entire lives.

Even those Cultivators hailed as peerless Geniuses require several years, or even more than ten years, of arduous Cultivation to barely condense a Heaven and Earth Dharma Idol.

Yet, Lu Xuan accomplished this astonishing feat in just half a year.

If this matter were to spread, it would likely shock the entire Cultivation world.

After all, a Cultivator condensing a Heaven and Earth Dharma Idol at Lu Xuan’s speed is almost impossible.

“It’s time to go home.” Lu Xuan said softly, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

Lu Xuan’s eyes narrowed, and his figure, like a phantom, instantly disappeared from the secret chamber.

Baidao Prefecture City!

Inside the Lu family mansion, there was a scene of bustling activity and excitement.

A middle-aged man dressed in fine silk brocade was busily directing servants and guards to decorate the mansion.

His voice was loud and strong, carrying a hint of authority: “Hey, over there, you all clean it up for me!”

“The Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) ordered that all festive items must be hung up within these few days.”

“To bless your Young Miss Qingqing for giving birth to Dragon and Phoenix twins!”

Upon hearing this, the servants all quickened their movements, hanging up large red lanterns, ribbons, brocade, and other festive decorations one by one.

The entire Lu family mansion instantly took on a new look, filled with a festive atmosphere.

The middle-aged man wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned to look at the man in a guard uniform beside him, and spoke in a serious tone.

“Li San, I’m leaving this to you; you must handle this matter well.”

“This is something the Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) personally ordered, and there must be no sloppiness!”

The guard named Li San quickly bowed his head and respectfully replied: “Yes, yes, yes!”

“Sixth Master, rest assured, I, Li San, will definitely not disappoint the Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow)!”

The middle-aged man, referred to as “Sixth Master,” nodded, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

He patted Li San’s shoulder, his tone softening slightly: “Work hard; when this is done, you’ll be rewarded.”

Upon hearing this, Li San’s face immediately lit up with joy, and he nodded repeatedly: “Thank you, Sixth Master! I will do my best!”

Just as the entire Lu family was busy, a figure quietly appeared outside the mansion gate.

The person was dressed in a dark black brocade robe, his aura contained, like a Mortal, yet subtly exuding an extraordinary aura.

It was none other than the recently returned Lu Xuan.

Fortunately, he had a few spare clothes in his Xufu Realm; otherwise, he would have had to return home shirtless.

Lu Xuan stood outside the Lu family mansion gate, looking at the brightly lit and bustling scene inside, his eyes slightly widening, and he felt a sudden sense of confusion.

“Eh?”

“Is there something to celebrate?”

Thousands of thoughts flashed through Lu Xuan’s mind in an instant, but he couldn’t figure out what day it was.

Just as Lu Xuan was pondering, a commotion suddenly erupted inside the mansion.

A servant was seen trembling, pointing outside the door, stammering: “Si-, Sixth Master… it-, it-, it’s…”

The middle-aged man called “Sixth Master” frowned, looking somewhat impatiently at the servant: “Hm? What’s wrong?”

“Stop stammering and tell me clearly!”

The servant was still too nervous to speak, merely pointing outside the door, his expression extremely agitated.

Sixth Master followed his gaze and turned to look outside the door, and with just one glance, he froze in place.

“The Young Master is back!”

The servant from earlier finally shouted, his voice filled with unconcealable excitement.

Sixth Master looked at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar figure outside the door, momentarily speechless, his words becoming incoherent: “It’s Xuan-di… you… you…”

Clearly, Sixth Master’s tone carried a deep sense of unfamiliarity and distance, as if the Lu Xuan before him was no longer the familiar cousin from back then.

But a high and mighty existence.

It was Lu Xuan, instead, who noticed his nervousness and awkwardness, and he smiled slightly, saying gently: “Sixth Brother.”

This man, who looked much older than Lu Xuan, was one of Lu Xuan’s many cousins, Lu Liu!

Lu Xuan’s call of “Sixth Brother” instantly narrowed the distance between the two.

Lu Liu’s expression also relaxed, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face: “Xuan-di, it’s really you!”

“You’re finally back!”

Lu Xuan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the brightly lit scene inside the mansion, and he asked curiously: “Sixth Brother, is there something to celebrate in the mansion? Why is it so lively?”

Upon hearing this, Sixth Master immediately beamed with joy, his tone carrying a hint of pride: “Xuan-di, have you forgotten?”

“Qingqing gave birth to a pair of Dragon and Phoenix twins just three days ago.”

“The Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) was so happy that he personally led a group of guards to Dengfeng County.”

“Before the Lao Jiahuo (Old fellow) left, he also told me to celebrate well!”

“And to make the house a bit more festive!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan’s eyes gradually brightened with an indescribable joy.

He had actually forgotten such an important matter!

That’s right!

Right!

When he went to Dengfeng County at that time, Qingqing had told him that she had been pregnant for several months.

Counting the days, plus the past half year or so, it was about time.

“Hmm!

It seems I need to prepare some “small gifts” for my two little nephews first.

Now, it’s too late to go back and forth to Tiandu.

Lu Xuan was a bit troubled; he didn’t have many good things left on him.

Suddenly!

Lu Xuan suddenly thought of someone, and a smile instantly appeared on his face.

Then he could only borrow good things from others for an emergency.

Baidao Prefecture City!

Inside the Blackbird Guard Mansion!

On the main seat, an old man in a dark red Xuan Bird uniform sat, his expression majestic, his eyes like torches.

He was the Deputy Commander of the Xuan Niao Guard, Li Chengxing.

Below him, another old man in a green Xuan Bird uniform sat upright, his face somewhat similar to Li Chengxing’s, but his demeanor was more reserved.

Undoubtedly, he was the Báidào Fǔ Xuánniǎo Wèi Xuan Niao Guard Mystic Envoy, Li Chengfeng.

Li Chengfeng looked up at Li Chengxing on the main seat, his tone carrying a hint of uncertainty: “Third Brother, did Lao Lu really appear?”

Since Lu Xuan disappeared from Baidao Prefecture for half a year, Li Chengxing had been ordered by the Master of the Xuan Bird Guard Division Zi Yao to personally come to Baidao Prefecture to search for Lu Xuan’s whereabouts.

For the past half year, Li Chengxing had almost turned Baidao Prefecture upside down, but he had never found any trace of Lu Xuan.

“Yes!”

“It seems I should also leave Baidao Prefecture and return to Tiandu.”