282: The Shen family, which is at its peak, is secretly coveted!

“Greetings, you two, long time no see! How have you been?”

Just as Li Chengxing stood up to bid farewell to Li Chengfeng, a person slowly walked in from outside the hall’s door.

Who else could it be but Lu Xuan!

In the entire Baidao Prefecture, only the items Li Chengxing carried could catch Lu Xuan’s eye.

Coincidentally, Li Chengxing had just told him two days ago that he was right here in Baidao Prefecture.

“Old Lu!”

“Old Lu?”

After seeing Lu Xuan outside the door, Li Chengxing and Li Chengfeng almost simultaneously blurted out the name “Lu Xuan.”

However, Li Chengxing was filled with deep doubt and shock.

Nothing else.

The current Lu Xuan had changed too much in just half a year.

Under Li Chengxing’s perception, Lu Xuan’s aura was as if it didn’t exist, as if he was out of place with this world, like someone from another world.

What a terrifying feeling!

If he hadn’t seen Lu Xuan with his own eyes at close range, Li Chengxing would have doubted it.

Even if Lu Xuan stood a few meters away from him, he wouldn’t be able to sense him.

Could it be that Old Lu really took that step during his seclusion this time?

Impossible!

This is absolutely impossible!

How could it only take half a year to Breakthrough to the Void Realm?

Back then, it took his own second Old Ancestor a full thirty years to Breakthrough to this Realm.

Lu Xuan… this.

It’s truly unbelievable.

“Old Lu, why are you here?!”

“Old Lu, you… you are…” Li Chengxing’s voice trembled slightly, his gaze fixed on Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan smiled faintly, his expression calm. He slowly walked into the hall, each step seemingly merging with the Heaven and Earth, giving off an invisible sense of oppression.

“I came here because I need to trouble you with something, Old Li.”

“Trouble me?”

Li Chengxing went from shock to bewilderment. He really couldn’t think of anything that Lu Xuan, with his capabilities, would need his help with.

Immediately, Li Chengxing frowned and quickly responded to Lu Xuan.

“Old Lu, just say it!”

“As long as I can do it, even if it means going through fire and water, I won’t hesitate!”

“There’s no need to be so dramatic, Old Li!”

Seeing Li Chengxing looking as if he were facing a formidable enemy, Lu Xuan felt speechless.

It was normal for Li Chengxing to be nervous. Even a terrifying existence like Lu Xuan needed to trouble him, so this matter must be serious.

“My younger sister recently gave birth to a pair of Dragon and Phoenix twins. I just need to prepare some small gifts for my two newborn nephews.”

“I just haven’t prepared the gifts yet, so I thought of you, Old Li.”

Upon hearing this, Li Chengxing immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension on his face largely dissipated.

He couldn’t help but laugh, shaking his head and saying, “Oh, Old Lu, you really scared me to death!”

“I thought it was some huge matter that you had to personally come and tell me.”

“So it was just for this!”

“This is a small matter, Old Lu, just tell me what you need.”

“As long as I have it, feel free to take it!”

Li Chengxing looked generous, almost patting his chest to guarantee it to Lu Xuan.

“First, lend me three High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects!”

“Children won’t need it for long before they need to temper their Physical Body.”

“As their uncle, I naturally won’t let my two nephews lose at the starting line.”

“Also, my younger sister just gave birth to twins, and her body needs to recover.”

“One High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object should barely be enough.”

… … …

Li Chengxing and Li Chengfeng had black lines on their faces, looking at Lu Xuan with some helplessness.

This master is truly extravagant!

High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects, such extremely precious items.

If used on Martial Artists who are not in the Inner Energy Realm or above, it would simply be a waste of Heavenly Spiritual Objects.

For ordinary people, this High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Object is a great tonic with no side effects.

One must know that High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects not only contain pure and flawless Heaven and Earth Origin power, but also a trace of profound Heaven and Earth insight.

It can help Martial Artists in the Inner Energy Realm and above deepen their understanding of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

However, despite Li Chengxing’s complaints, he certainly wouldn’t refuse Lu Xuan.

Given Lu Xuan’s current status and position, let alone three High Grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects.

Even three top-grade Heavenly Spiritual Objects or three Grotto-Heaven Spiritual Objects would have many forces rushing to offer them to him.

Dengfeng County!

At this moment, the Shen family in Fu City was bustling with activity today. The mansion inside and out was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, with red silk banners hanging high, and an atmosphere of joy permeated everywhere.

Carriages and horses outside the gate were in an endless stream, and guests came one after another to offer congratulations.

Even the officials from the County Yamen took off their official robes, changed into casual clothes, and came to attend this grand event.

After all, the Shen family, as one of the top medical families in Fu City, had basically been in contact with every influential figure.

Inside the Shen family mansion, the square was filled with hundreds of tables, and the tables were laden with various red celebratory items, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.

Although today was just a simple setup and the banquet had not yet officially begun, the scene was already grand enough.

Clearly, the Shen family attached great importance to this joyous occasion.

This was just a temporary symbolic banquet. When the full moon banquet arrived, the Shen family would surely hold an even grander celebration.

The Shen family servants were bustling, greeting the endless stream of guests.

Laughter and joy filled the mansion, and guests entering from outside exchanged greetings, one after another congratulating Master Shen Yunwei of the Shen family.

“Congratulations! The Shen family truly has double happiness today!” a guest said with a smile, cupping his hands.

Shen Yunwei was also beaming with joy at this time, completely shedding his usual serious and solemn demeanor. He responded with a smile, “Thank you, thank you!”

“Today is just a small celebration. When the full moon banquet arrives, I hope everyone will honor us with your presence and have another drink!”

Another guest smiled and said, “Of course, how can we miss the Shen family’s happy event?”

Just as everyone was laughing and chatting, a commotion suddenly came from outside the gate.

A middle-aged man in luxurious clothes strode in, followed by several attendants.

Seeing this, Shen Yunwei quickly went to greet him.

“Oh, isn’t this Lord Liu?”

“Your presence today truly brings glory to my Shen family!” Master Shen said with a smile, cupping his hands.

This Lord Liu was none other than County Magistrate Liu Bifu, the newly appointed County Magistrate of Dengfeng County three months ago.

The previous County Magistrate of Dengfeng County, Zeng Fan, had been promoted and transferred to the position of Tongpan in the neighboring Jingtai Prefecture.

That Lord Liu laughed heartily, patted Master Shen’s shoulder, and said, “Master Shen, you’re too kind!”

“Today is a great day for the Shen family, how could this Officer not come to share in the joy?”

Master Shen quickly invited Lord Liu to the seat of honor and personally poured him tea.

After Lord Liu sat down, he looked around and said with a smile, “Master Shen, this is quite a grand display today!”

“As expected of a famous Family in Fu City.”

“Even if this Officer is the magistrate of Dengfeng County, I’m afraid I’m far from being comparable to you, Master Shen.”

Shen Yunwei’s heart suddenly skipped a beat. He was not a foolish person.

What did he mean by, our Shen family is a famous Family?

This Lord Liu even pointed out that he, a dignified magistrate of Dengfeng County, was incomparable to a mere Jianghu doctor like himself.

How could this be!

However, Shen Yunwei forced a smile, constantly nodding in agreement, his attitude extremely humble.

“Lord Liu, what are you saying!”

“Our Shen family can live peacefully in Dengfeng County entirely thanks to your care, Lord Liu.”

Before County Magistrate Liu Bifu could speak, the thin man who had been following him suddenly interjected.

This man was slender and had a very low sense of presence, but at this moment, his eyes were wide open, with a hint of malice.

“Is that so?”

He spoke in a sharp, high-pitched voice, full of sarcastic Yin and Yang.

“Master Shen, your Shen family is truly mighty!”

The man said, taking a step forward and looking directly at Shen Yunwei.

“I heard that before our Lord came, your Shen family had always been distributing clothes and providing relief to the common people in the city.”

He dragged out his words, emphasizing the word “relief” heavily, as if deliberately highlighting something, and the sneer on his face became even more obvious.

“In this vast Fu City, people only know you, Shen Yunwei, but they don’t know the magistrate of the County Yamen.”

Just as Shen Yunwei was choked and didn’t know how to speak.

County Magistrate Liu Bifu, who was sitting on the chair, instantly darkened his face, his eyes widened in anger, and he fiercely reprimanded the man.

“Impudent! Who gave you permission to speak here?”

“You have no sense of propriety, now get out of my sight!”

“Master Shen, I’m truly sorry to have made you witness this.”

“This Officer has failed in his discipline. When I return, I will definitely punish him severely.”

Upon hearing these words, Shen Yunwei’s heart tightened, and a faint cold sweat seeped from his forehead.

He quickly waved his hand, a smile plastered on his face, and said humbly, “Lord Liu, you’re overstating it!”

“This Officer merely spoke his mind for a moment; it shouldn’t be taken seriously. What fault is there?”

“I hope Lord Liu will be magnanimous and not blame this Officer!”

Then, Shen Yunwei changed his tone.

“The Shen family is merely doing small things within our capabilities; how dare we compare ourselves to the County Yamen?”

“Lord Liu is the magistrate of Dengfeng County, and the common people naturally hold him in high regard.”

“The Shen family is merely basking in Lord Liu’s glory, which allows us to live peacefully in this Fu City.”

County Magistrate Liu Bifu smiled slightly, his gaze deep as he looked at Shen Yunwei, and slowly said, “Master Shen, there’s no need to be so modest.”

“This Officer has long heard of the Shen family’s reputation in Fu City.”

“Your acts of distributing clothes and providing relief to the common people are good deeds, and this Officer naturally will not obstruct them. However…”

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of deeper meaning: “However, some things still need to be handled with discretion.”

“After all, the magistrate of Dengfeng County is ultimately this Officer, not the Shen family.”

Shen Yunwei’s heart tightened, and he felt a slight cold sweat on his back. He nodded repeatedly, his face filled with respectful smiles.

“Lord Liu is absolutely right!”

“The Shen family would never dare to overstep its bounds; everything will be at Lord Liu’s command!”