After Chase Lu observed two targets in succession, both of them returned disappointed. In desperation, he could only look for another target.
Perhaps, the clues in the secret letter found from 'Wu Qu' were not what he had guessed at all.
But since then, Lu Chen can't find any other clues for the time being, so he can only continue to search according to his conjecture. If it turns out that his conjecture is wrong, he can only change his strategy.
Two days later, Lu Chen came to the most prosperous town in Lantian County - Sword Burial City!
This is one of the two core towns controlled by Wanjian Villa and has a great reputation in Lantian County.
Burial Sword City has a permanent population of over one million, covering an area of nearly four to five hundred kilometers. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and is magnificent. From a distance, it looks like an ancient giant beast crawling on the ground.
When Chase Lu entered the city, what he saw was a spacious street that could accommodate eight tall horses running abreast.
On both sides of the street, various brothels, teahouses, restaurants and other buildings line up row upon row, which can be seen everywhere and are very prosperous.
One of the most eye-catching buildings is the sword-shaped tower standing in the center of the street. It has thirteen floors and is more than ten feet tall. It is surrounded by carved beams and painted buildings and glittering gold paint. It looks like a sharp sword thrust into the sky. It is very
style.
When pedestrians pass by, they can't help but look at it twice.
It is already the beginning of winter and the weather is very cold.
Many pedestrians put on thick cotton-padded jackets to ward off the cold winter. Only Lu Chen wore a thin black robe, a dark red scarf around his shoulders, and walked silently on the street holding a dark blue epee.
Not long after entering the city, fine snowflakes began to float in the sky, like salt spray, scattering in the sky and drifting down.
Pedestrians held up oil-paper umbrellas and rushed home one after another. Lu Chen was alone among them, looking out of place.
"Time flies so fast, and it's been another year in the blink of an eye! The last time it snowed, I was still on a mission with my senior sister. I didn't expect so many things to happen this year!" Lu Chen looked up at the gloomy sky above his head.
In the sky, a few fine snowflakes fell on my face, bringing a touch of coolness.
After a while, Lu Chen came to a restaurant called Fushou Pavilion, went up to the second floor and found a window seat by himself to sit down.
Then he greeted the waiter and ordered a pot of hot wine and two or three side dishes. While eating, he enjoyed the snowy scene outside the street.
At this moment, a crisp sound of footsteps sounded, attracting the attention of many diners.
The leader is a slender girl in a green dress. She has a pretty face and a very delicate look, with a touch of charm between her brows. She wears a luxurious fox fur coat on her shoulders, and at her feet is a pair of exquisite gold-patterned deer.
Leather boots, words and deeds, look particularly elegant.
Behind him were two other women in white with gold embroidery on their collars. They all had a small silver sword embroidered on their chests. Lu Chen had seen it before during the Qianlong Competition. It was the unique symbol of Wanjian Villa.
"Look, isn't this the little princess of the Ouyang family?"
"Well, that's right, it's Ouyang Qian. Has she been practicing in Xuanyin Pavilion before? Why did she suddenly come back?"
"Don't you know? This little princess is about to get engaged to that good-for-nothing young master from Wanjian Villa. This is why the little princess came back!"
In the restaurant, when Ouyang Qian first appeared, many diners were immediately surprised. After a closer look, some people quickly recognized her origins and began to talk quietly.
Ouyang Qian and her two female companions found a seat and sat down, also by the window, which happened to be right in front of Lu Chen.
As soon as the green girl sat down, she shouted angrily: "I'm so angry, I'm so angry. My parents actually arranged for me to marry Lin Mubai, a loser. How should I meet anyone if word spreads about this!"
"Xiaoqian, don't be angry. Things have already reached this point. It's useless for you to be angry!" A girl who looked like a baby nurse comforted her.
Another girl with fangs exposed at the corner of her mouth said: "Xiaoqian is really pitiful. She is so disadvantaged by marrying a loser like Lin Mubai!"
"Actually, Lin Mubai is not as unbearable as Xiaoru said! If Xiaoqian marries him, she will fly up a branch and become a phoenix!" The fat girl said in a low voice.
Ouyang Qian stared at her round little eyes and said: "Su Ya, what are you thinking in your little head? Why fly up a branch and become a phoenix? Marry this loser Lin Mubai. I will be finished for the rest of my life. Do you understand?"
"Xiaoqian is right. Lin Mubai is such a useless person. He was born with blocked muscles and weak physique. He has spent countless resources practicing martial arts, but he is still a useless person who cannot even be defeated by ordinary disciples.
Everyone in Burial Sword City knows it, no one knows it! The most important thing is that this guy is very lecherous, he does nothing all day long, and is looked upon as a joke. Our Xiaoqian is young and beautiful, and the young hero who pursues her can do it in Tongque
There’s a long queue on the street!”
Another girl named Wang Ru said: "If we, Xiaoqian, marry him, won't we suffer a lot? Let me tell you, think of a way to cancel the marriage."
"I also want to find a way to retreat, but my parents insist on forcing me to marry this loser. It's so annoying!" Ouyang Qian held her pretty face in her hands, her eyes full of distress.
Su Ya argued softly: "Although Lin Mubai is useless, he still looks quite handsome. His father is the second owner of Wanjian Villa. He has a prominent status and a high status. If Xiaoqian marries him, she will be happy in the future!
"
"Hmph, he is handsome like that. I can't look down on such a waste. If you like him so much, Xiaoru, then you might as well marry him!" Ouyang Qian snorted, looking quite unhappy.
Ouyang Qian, Su Ya and Wang Ru are friends who grew up together. They are childhood sweethearts and have very deep feelings, but their identities are slightly different.
Ouyang Qian comes from a wealthy and prominent family in Burial Sword City. The family is engaged in business, rich and powerful, and has a good family background. It is also considered a second-rate family locally.
Su Ya and Wang Ru are collateral disciples from Wanjian Villa. They have excellent qualifications and have obtained the qualification to enter the sword tower. They have a certain status among the many collateral disciples.
Ouyang Qian entered Xuanyin Pavilion when she was young, and recently came back to visit relatives, but she did not expect that her father would ask her to marry Lin Mubai as soon as she came back.
Because Lin Mubai's identity is different from Su Ya and Wang Ru. He is a direct descendant of Wanjian Villa and has a prominent status, but his identity is a bit special.
Ouyang Qian's father is a businessman, and his purpose is of course to cling to powerful people so that his family's influence in the local area can be increased to a higher level, so he came up with the idea of marriage.
You know, Wanjian Villa is a well-known top force in Jiuzhou, controlling the entire Lantian County, the government offices and city guards of all towns.
The army is all held by their family members and they have absolute right to rule. In this place, Wanjian Villa has everything they say, and no one dares to offend them.
Being able to marry into such a family is undoubtedly a step to the sky and a step into the ranks of real wealthy families. For ordinary people, who doesn't desire it.
But Ouyang Qian, the woman in the marriage, did not agree to the marriage because she hated Lin Mubai very much.
When it comes to Lin Mubai, you don't need to ask at all. Just ask anyone and you will know how famous this guy is in Sword Burial City.
"Hey, forget it, let's not talk about it for now, let's eat something first!" Ouyang Qian felt a headache when she thought of this matter. She quickly asked the waiter to serve wine and food, and planned to discuss it with her parents later.
Lu Chen drank in silence, listening to all this in his heart, and couldn't help but smile: "Lin Mubai, Uncle Wang gave me the third goal, I hope you won't disappoint me!"
After eating and drinking, he put down some broken silver, turned around and left the restaurant.
In the north of the city, there is a huge manor, covering an area of nearly a hundred acres. It is very grand. There are a large number of third-generation descendants of the Jian family living here.
This is the place where Wanjian Villa specializes in cultivating direct descendants. Many masters of internal energy are stationed there to guide clan disciples in their cultivation. The interior is heavily guarded and statuses are divided according to bloodline.
Jian Wuchen, who was the most popular in the Qianlong Competition before, was a disciple of Jian Jian Haifeng, the master of the Dazhuang. He also came from here. He is the most admired genius by all the direct descendants and has a great reputation within the family.
There is another very famous direct descendant in this manor, that is Lin Mubai.
"Little Diaoer, let's go and buy some crickets to play with today. Lao Liu and the others are going to fight crickets with me!" In the manor, a handsome young man walked out of the house carrying a birdcage.
Wearing a silver robe embroidered with gold, he walked swaggeringly in the manor, attracting countless people's attention.
"Master, wait for me. Let's take a break today. The master has given orders not to let you go out. I want you to practice your sword well!" A young man in green clothes followed behind and reminded him in a low voice.
Lin Mubai didn't take it seriously and said: "I'm so bad at practicing swordsmanship. I always look like a bird every time I practice. Besides, there's nothing to be afraid of. My father handles affairs in Tianjian City, which is hundreds of miles away from Burial Sword City."
Here, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, so we have nothing to do with you. Don’t worry, it’ll be fine!”
"Master, what should I do if the master blames me?" Xiao Diao'er said with a wry smile.
Lin Mubai said disdainfully: "If my father wants to blame me, he blames me. What are you afraid of? I'll take care of anything, so don't worry about it!"
"Okay then!" Seeing that she couldn't persuade the young master, Xiao Diao'er had no choice but to let him go.
In a secluded walled corner of the manor, Lu Chen was squatting and looking at the young master named Lin Mubai from a distance.
"Lin Mubai, twenty-seven years old this year, is the illegitimate son of Jian Shaoze, the master of the young village. He inherited his father's handsome appearance and demeanor, but did not inherit his father's excellent martial arts talent. His mother is said to be a beautiful woman.
A prostitute in a brothel was killed very early. Due to the strict family tradition of the Jian family, Lin Mubai took his mother's surname. Unfortunately, he was born with blocked tendons and could not practice martial arts. In addition to his special status, he was always rejected by other direct disciples.
Ostracism and ridicule!”
This is the information that Chase Lu has collected in recent days. Unexpectedly, he knows almost the same thing as him.
