Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 152 All Redeemed (Bonus Chapter for Reaching 1000 Monthly Tickets, Two Chapters Combined)

[Great Spirit Gathering Array, 8 million points (After deployment, it can cover an entire city, increasing spiritual energy to 20 to 30 times that of the outside world)]

[The First Volume of Xuanhuang, Volume 2, 30 Million Points]

[Nine Heavens Thunder Dragon Formation, 1000 million points (Superior-grade formation, deployed by nine Purple Mansion experts, capable of fighting against Nascent Soul cultivators; below the Divine Power level, it allows for battles beyond one's level)]

Lu Ming didn't hesitate and immediately chose to exchange for the items he saw last time.

Setting up a "Great Spirit Gathering Array" requires thousands of spirit stones, but the effect is extremely good.

If the city is covered.

Being nourished by spiritual energy for a long time can enhance a newborn baby's talent for cultivation.

The number of skilled players will gradually increase.

This can greatly increase the war potential of the Marquis of Zhige's mansion.

The second volume of "Xuanhuang Chuben" tells the story of the Celestial Master's cultivation methods.

If a geomancer can control the flow of earth veins and use the power of the earth...

The Heavenly Master can then use the power of the stars to cultivate.

When cultivated to its peak, one can control the stars in the heavens and receive the blessing of mysterious extraterrestrial power.

While geomancers left behind many legends in ancient times, celestial masters were even more mysterious, with only one name known to the public.

No one knows just how powerful the Celestial Master really is.

Even fewer people know their characteristics.

The Celestial Masters are too mysterious; everyone who has witnessed them in action has been killed.

As a flood of memories rushed into Lu Ming's mind, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

The Celestial Master was something he truly hadn't expected.

This was an existence comparable to the Innate Saint Realm in ancient times.

Such experts are top-tier powerhouses even in the Immortal Realm; they can establish a great sect and suppress the fortune of a region.

An existence that has established a Dao Palace in the outer realms.

Thinking of the Xuanhuang Immortal Sect token he had obtained, even though the Xuanhuang Ancestor was considered an ancestor in the Immortal Realm, he seemed to be far inferior to such a great innate sect.

There are only nine people in the world who have reached the Innate Saint Realm, and there will always be only nine.

Because the fortune of a world can only support nine saints.

However, Earth Masters and Celestial Masters are different. When they cultivate to the extreme, they can contend with Saints, and there are precedents of fighting against Saints.

He had witnessed the power of the Nine Heavens Thunder Dragon Formation before. Last time, he used the Ascension Talisman, which allowed it to briefly unleash its immense power.

If he had nine Purple Mansion experts under his command, he would have no fear when facing a Refining God.

Thinking of this, a gleam appeared on Lu Ming's face.

Next, I should find a way to gather nine Purple Mansion Realm experts.

After exchanging for these three items, Lu Ming did not stop.

Then, they continued to examine the area.

[The method for refining the Mysterious Water Pill, 1500 million points (An ancient powerful force's elixir for training disciples in water combat. After consuming the pill, one's affinity with water increases, granting the ability to avoid and control water.)]

As you can see from the above description.

Lu Ming did not hesitate and immediately exchanged for it.

The seas are the most mysterious places in this world, spanning various regions and containing countless resources. In Lu Ming's view, having a powerful navy is absolutely necessary.

[Recipe for Breakthrough Pill: 15 million points (increases subordinates' breakthrough chance by 70%)]

[The method for refining the Golden Essence Pill, 1500 million points (a pill consumed by Golden Core cultivators)]

[The method for refining the Purple Mansion Pill, 2000 million points (a pill that increases cultivation level after being consumed by someone at the Purple Mansion Realm)]

[Low-grade spiritual artifact, Black Scale Cloud-Covering Armor, 15 million points (After wearing, it can withstand 70% of the attacks from a Purple Mansion expert. The body is constantly shrouded in clouds and mist, which can conceal one's aura and shield one from detection by experts)]

[Low-grade spiritual weapon, Dragon Scale Gauntlets, 1500 million points (Fists strike like dragons, shaking heaven and earth)]

[Secret Treasure: High-Quality Imitation Divine Transformation Blade, 1500 Million Points (When combined with a secret technique, it allows one to fight against ordinary powerhouses of higher levels; usable by all cultivators below the Dharma Aspect level)]

[Secret Treasure: High-Quality Imitation Yin-Yang Mirror, 1500 Million Points (Used with secret techniques, it allows you to challenge ordinary powerhouses of higher levels; usable against all opponents below the Dharma Aspect level)]

[Secret Treasure, Golden Dragon Scissors, 1500 million points (When combined with a secret technique, it allows you to challenge ordinary powerhouses of a higher level; usable against all opponents below the Dharma Aspect level)]

After searching in the system shop for a while, Lu Ming used up all the points he had.

However, the gains were also enormous. First, the Hou family's resources increased, and the upper limit of the complete set of pills reached the Purple Mansion Realm, which at least allowed them to keep up with the cultivation progress of their current subordinates. This should not be underestimated.

Even within some powerful sects, there are shortages of elixirs.

After all, from entering the realm to ascension, only the Yao Guang Sect in the Seven Star Domain possesses the complete formula for pills, because they have produced immortal-level experts.

Moreover, she is a celestial being who is skilled in alchemy.

As for the other sects, they all have gaps in their production. I don't know about the others, but the Kaiyang Sect doesn't have its own Dharma Aspect Pills, so they need to buy them in large quantities.

Even so, the cultivation speed of sect masters will decrease significantly after entering this realm.

Elixirs are indispensable to a powerful force.

Even the royal family of the Great Yu Dynasty is said to only have pills that can reach the Refining Spirit Realm; all others must be purchased.

It can be said that the strength of a force is due to a combination of factors.

Not only do you need geniuses, but you also need elixirs, magical artifacts, and all kinds of cultivation resources.

Take the Marquis of Zhige's mansion as an example. Although it has pills for the Purple Mansion Realm, it does not have its own matching medicinal garden, which is its weakness.

It is very easy for someone to choke you.

Therefore, the rise of a powerful force is a very complex process.

It's definitely not as simple as just one or two people raising their cultivation level.

Besides the pills, what also pleased Lu Ming was that he exchanged for more than twenty secret treasures. Although these were all high-quality imitations, with these, the self-defense capabilities of his generals were at least significantly enhanced.

Although it becomes almost useless once you reach the Dharma Aspect Realm.

But now, it is much needed.

Take Wu Han for example. If he were to possess a secret treasure now, with his cultivation at the Purple Mansion Realm, he could withstand a Nascent Soul expert. Of course, the expert couldn't be a prodigy among the Nascent Soul cultivators, otherwise he would be in danger.

Regardless, their personal strength has been greatly improved, and if they encounter a truly formidable opponent, they will have a sliver of hope to escape.

Therefore, even though he had used up all his points, Lu Ming was still very happy.

Once all the items exchanged this time have been converted...

The strength of the Marquis of Zhige's mansion will surely reach a new level.

It's still far from being comparable to those sects.

However, protecting oneself within the Great Yu should not be a problem.

Then, after glancing outside the hall, he said, "Someone come here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Meng hurriedly walked in. "My lord!"

"Send someone to notify all the governors and viceroys to return, saying that there is something important to tell them, and that the army will be temporarily handed over to the deputy general."

"Yes, Lord Marquis!" Zhang Meng replied and then turned to leave.

However, Lu Ming then continued, "There's one more thing. Have Sun Juan come over."

"I'm going right now!" Zhang Meng replied and hurriedly ran outside.

Lu Ming remained seated, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

He seemed to be thinking about something.

A moment later, footsteps were heard at the door.

Sun Juan's demeanor has changed considerably compared to before, and her cultivation has reached the Golden Core realm. Her long hair cascades down like a waterfall, and her bright eyes are as clear as autumn water. She wears a white dress, the hem fluttering in the wind, as light as a cloud. A silver bracelet adorns her wrist, adding to her mystique.

As soon as he entered the hall, he bowed to Lu Ming.

"Greetings, Lord Marquis!" The voice was soft, and every movement was very careful.

Lu Ming looked at her and smiled, "Don't be nervous. The main reason I asked you to come here today is to ask about the progress of the pills."

As he spoke, he handed her several pill formulas. "Can these pills be refined?"

"My lord, I am not yet able to refine the Breakthrough Pill and the Purple Mansion Pill, but we can try the Golden Essence Pill and the Profound Water Pill."

After examining her for a moment, Sun Juan spoke solemnly.

She is very satisfied with her current life.

Therefore, he was afraid of angering Lu Ming.

Take all of this back.

"Then take a look at what you need to refine these pills. We don't use many Golden Essence Pills right now, just a few hundred will be enough for some generals. But we need to refine twenty thousand Profound Water Pills urgently."

"My lord, the ingredients for refining the Golden Essence Pill require eighteen kinds of spiritual herbs, including Spirit Source Grass and Earth Spirit Water. Each of them requires spirit stones to purchase. If we want to refine hundreds of pills, we will need tens of thousands of spirit stones."

Hearing this, Lu Ming breathed a sigh of relief.

Tens of thousands of spirit stones would be fine, especially since the imperial court had just rewarded him with some.

It can be used to buy elixirs.

"Go to Guo Zhun later and get 10,000 spirit stones to go to Ling Shan Island to buy some medicinal herbs." After saying that, Lu Ming took out his edict and stamped it.

It was delivered to Sun Juan.

Then, the other party continued, "As for the Xuan Shui Dan, it should be an ancient pill formula used by some forces to train disciples for water combat. It requires Xuan Shui Chong Cao, Deep Sea Spirit Liquid, and twenty-three kinds of medicinal materials. If you want to buy enough for 20,000 people, it will cost about two million spirit stones."

This is something we refined ourselves. If we were to buy finished pills directly, not to mention whether we could even buy them, just considering their efficacy, I'm afraid even 20 million spirit stones wouldn't be enough.

These medicinal herbs seem unavailable on Spirit Mountain Island; one would have to travel to more distant seas, seeking out powerful forces, or venture into the depths beyond the realm's borders.

Sun Juan introduced the prescription in her hand.

Lu Ming frowned; he really hadn't expected it to cost so much.

However, a navy is necessary. It may not be of much use now, but it will definitely play a huge role in the future.

After pondering for a moment, he said, "Let's refine the Golden Essence Pill first. I'll figure out how to get the spirit stones needed for the Profound Water Pill."

Lu Ming said slowly.

“Yes, Lord Marquis!” Sun Juan replied hastily.

At this moment, Lu Ming seemed to have thought of something again: "Didn't you train a group of disciples a while ago? How are they doing now?"

Lu Ming captured many more disciples and apprentices from Medicine King Island.

Then, Sun Juan selected a group of people and established the Medicine Refining Department.

This is something that is taken very seriously.

They even had Bai Fu specially make quite a few alchemy furnaces.

"My lord, we now have over ten thousand disciples, but most of them can only refine pills for those below the Innate Realm," Sun Juan said with some shame.

Lu Ming then smiled.

"That's quite a lot already, very good. We'll nurture it slowly, and the Marquis's Mansion will increase its resource allocation to you. Once we have the means, we'll build some medicinal herb gardens, which will save us the trouble of buying from outside." The Alchemy Department is extremely important to Lu Ming.

Their role is greater than that of an elite force.

It's still just the beginning.

If we wait until it develops someday.

It is definitely a strategic force belonging to the Marquis's mansion.

"Thank you, Your Excellency," Sun Juan said quickly.

Lu Ming waved his hand and said, "Alright, I won't delay your alchemy any longer. Go down and think carefully about how to refine the pills."

"Yes, Lord Marquis!" Sun Juan replied and left the front hall.

After everything quieted down, Lu Ming realized that it had gotten dark without him noticing.

Thinking back, I realized I hadn't even seen my wife since I got back.

He immediately stood up and went to the backyard.

When I first arrived at the door.

Li Xirou was seen wearing a red dress, with a fresh and elegant makeup look paired with a graceful and form-fitting skirt.

It stands out quite in winter.

Wearing armor cinched at the waist and holding a pure white fur cloak, her slightly pale face contrasted sharply with her fair skin, highlighting her noble bearing. Even in the chill of winter, she remained serene and composed.

However, the anxiety in her eyes betrayed her longing for Lu Ming.

Upon seeing her husband return, she hurried forward.

The elegance of before was gone.

"Don't stand outside in this cold weather, you'll catch a cold." He inhaled the fragrance emanating from his wife.

Lu Ming said softly.

Li Xirou shook her head. "I've already reached the Core Formation Realm, so I'm not afraid of the cold."

As she spoke, she pulled Lu Ming into the house.

A clay pot sits on the table, the charcoal fire burning brightly.

All around were slices of meat.

There are also various dried vegetables.

Li Xirou pulled Lu Ming to sit down. "We've prepared a lot of delicious food today. It's all monster meat that Wu Han and the others sent over, as well as some sea fish."

It's said to be beneficial for improving one's cultivation level.

Lu Ming didn't stand on ceremony and threw several slices of meat into the pot with his chopsticks.

In an instant, the whole room was filled with the aroma of meat.

Li Xirou was busy pouring wine for Lu Ming and serving him food.

However, the smile on his face was very bright.

"Tsk!" After downing a glass of wine, Lu Ming looked at his wife and smiled, "Here's a gift for you."

After saying that, he took out two items.

"After you use this scroll, one day of cultivation outside will be equivalent to a year outside, and you can break through quickly."

This hairpin is also for you. It's called the Phoenix Hairpin. After using a secret technique to wield it, you can challenge opponents of higher levels. But remember, with your current Core Formation realm cultivation, even with treasures, you can only challenge ordinary Core Formation cultivators.

If you encounter a Golden Core expert of the like, run as far away as possible, understand?

"Mmm!" Li Xirou said happily after receiving the gift.

She didn't really care about the purpose of these things, but she was very happy with Lu Ming's thoughtfulness.

After putting on the hairpin.

Seeing Lu Mingdao's question, "Is it good-looking?"

“You look beautiful in anything,” Lu Ming said with a smile.

A look of doting affection appeared on his face.

Looking at his wife's blushing face, he couldn't help but feel a surge of heat throughout his body.

The meal ended in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

What happened next, I won't go into too much detail.

The next morning, Lu Ming woke up feeling refreshed.

As soon as I stepped out of the courtyard, I saw Zhang Meng already waiting for me.

"What happened?" he asked, frowning.

Zhang Meng is waiting here so early in the morning; something big must have happened.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be in such a hurry.

"My lord, Sun Juan went to Lingshan Island to buy medicinal herbs last night. On her way back, she was robbed. Two of the disciples she took with her were seriously injured."

Upon hearing the voice, Lu Ming raised an eyebrow. "Where is Sun Juan?"

"They're back. After hearing the commotion, we dispatched three warships to drive them away. According to Sun Juan, the people who stole the elixir came from a place called Black Mountain Island."

It's a large island with quite a few sects, about seven or eight, and the sect leaders' cultivation levels should all be at the Purple Mansion Realm.

However, it is said that there is another leader on this island, whose cultivation level is suspected to be at the Refining God stage.

Those who robbed Sun Juan were disciples of the Angry Dragon Sect; they regularly engaged in robbery at sea.

"Is it far from us?" Lu Ming asked slowly.

Clearly, he wasn't one to suffer losses. Besides, tens of thousands of spirit stones were no small sum for him now.

"It's not far, only two or three days' journey from here."

"Have all the messengers sent to inform Wu Han and the others to return been dispatched?" Lu Ming did not press further about the island.

Instead, they inquired about Wu Han and the others.

“I have already informed the Marquis,” Zhang Meng replied immediately.

"That's good. Let the people on Black Mountain Island live a few more days. Once they've all arrived, we'll attack them." Lu Ming said calmly.

These forces in the sea are really courting death.

It seems that doing business in the seas in the future is destined to be anything but peaceful.

"Is there anything else?" Seeing that Zhang Meng still showed no sign of leaving.

Lu Ming asked.

I knew the other person must have something else on their mind.

"It's BaiTu looking for you."

Lu Ming nodded. "Let's go then, let's see what he wants."

As he spoke, he walked toward the training ground.

Upon entering the front hall, one could see Bai Tu standing to the side, waiting. Having reached the Golden Core stage, he looked considerably younger than before.

"Didn't you also get a scroll?"

Why aren't you in seclusion for cultivation?

Lu Ming said with a smile.

At the same time, he waved for Bai Tu to sit down and talk.

"Lord Marquis, didn't you ask me to find forces in the sea to do business with us last time? I'll go into seclusion after this business is finalized. I recently found a family near the sea. They are very powerful and need the Purple Spirit Sand produced by our Zhelong Prefecture."

Moreover, it's a long-term need. According to them, they use about a thousand catties a month, which would earn us roughly five thousand spirit stones, and nearly sixty thousand a year. However, they have a condition: they want to meet you.

After hearing Bai Tu's words, Lu Ming did not answer directly. After pondering for a moment, he slowly asked, "How strong are they?"

"The patriarch is a mid-stage Nascent Soul expert, and he has several brothers who are all in the early stage of Nascent Soul. They have a considerable reputation in the coastal area. However, this business is managed by his daughter, whose cultivation is in the early stage of Purple Mansion. She is considered a genius, but she is a bit arrogant."

"But the price they offered wasn't cheap; it was 10% more than elsewhere," Bai Tu said cautiously.

Tens of thousands of spirit stones would have been a huge deal in the past.

Even now, with the Marquis's mansion not having many spirit stones, it's still quite a business.

Moreover, it has a different meaning; this is the first step in opening up business in the sea area.

"Let's meet then. Have we agreed on a time?" Lu Ming finally agreed.

Sixty thousand spirit stones a year is enough to make him make a trip.

Earning spirit stones is not shameful.

It's my own fault for being short of money right now.

With these spirit stones, even if the number of experts under my command increases, it will be enough to cover the cost of pills for the Golden Core experts under my command for a year.

“She’s on Muhua Island these past two days, not far from here. If we set off in the morning, we can arrive in the afternoon,” Bai Tu said quickly, and Lu Ming nodded.

"Let's set off now." He wanted to finalize the deal as soon as possible so he could get his revenge.

As he spoke, he walked outside.

White illustration naturally followed closely behind.

As soon as they stepped out of the Marquis's mansion, the two of them soared into the sky.

It wasn't that Lu Ming didn't want to go by warship, but he simply didn't have enough spirit stones.

After forging three more warships, the Marquis's mansion had less than 100,000 spirit stones left.

And this warship burns spirit stones.

During battle, one hour costs 10,000 spirit stones; under normal circumstances, one hour would cost several hundred.

Yesterday, when I went out to meet Sun Juan.

In order to intimidate the people of the Angry Dragon Sect, tens of thousands of spirit stones were spent.

If Lu Ming were to travel by warship today, he would likely be unable to launch the expedition to Black Mountain Island.

Therefore, flying is the only option.

With their combined cultivation levels, they didn't find it tiring at all.

We arrived at Muhua Island in the afternoon.

There's nothing particularly special about this island.

However, it is indeed beautiful; in this winter, it is covered with purple flowers.

Standing on top is like stepping into a sea of ​​flowers.

Just as Lu Ming was about to land, Bai Tu cautiously said, "My lord, Mu Qinglin is a bit arrogant, and the sea is a secluded place. He is unaware of your reputation, my lord. Please do not take offense."

He had to put on a lot of smiles to make this deal.

I'm really worried that Lu Ming won't be able to control his temper.

They've fallen out with the Mu family.

That would be a complete disaster.

"Besides the Mu family, is there no other company that has acquired Purple Spirit Sand?"

"The imperial court has its own mines, and they can't even sell them all, so of course they won't buy from us. Among the sects and families in the sea area, only the Mu family wants them right now."

Lu Ming nodded, indicating that he understood the whole story.

"Let's go."

He said calmly.

This is, after all, to earn spirit stones for the Marquis's mansion.

Bai Tu has done his best, so how could he possibly hold him back?

After hearing Lu Ming's assurance.

Bai Tu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, Lord Marquis."

By this time, they had landed on the beach.

Looking further in, there is a house amidst the sea of ​​flowers.

The surrounding area was shrouded in white mist, and the sunlight shone down, creating a dazzling display of seven colors. Occasionally, women dressed in palace attire would appear and disappear in the mist, like celestial maidens from the heavens.

Upon closer inspection, the buildings inside appear dazzlingly golden.

“This is one of Mu Qinglin’s villas; the entire island belongs to her,” Bai Tu whispered.

My family is considered quite well-off in the Great Yu Dynasty.

However, compared to a large family like the Mu family, which has been operating in the sea for countless years, they are far inferior.

"Please inform Miss Qinglin that Bai Tu and my lord have come to visit."

As soon as he arrived at the door, Bai Tu stepped forward and spoke to the woman guarding the door.

"Wait a moment!" the woman replied, then stepped inside.

A moment later, she returned with light steps, glanced at Bai Tu and Lu Ming, and said, "Miss has something to attend to. I'll take you to the side hall first."

Lu Ming nodded and followed the maid inside.

The opponent's cultivation level was actually at the Foundation Establishment stage.

The guards in the mansion were of roughly the same cultivation level.

This made him marvel at the profound heritage of these cultivation families.

The mansion remained as beautiful as ever, with lush greenery and fragrant flowers filling the air.

After arriving at a side hall and Lu Ming and his companion sat down, a maid brought in tea and then withdrew.

At the same time, in the front hall.

A woman in purple stood there, her beauty breathtaking, ethereal and otherworldly. Her eyebrows were arched, her eyes delicate and bright. A jade hairpin adorned her cascading black hair, and she wore a vibrant phoenix dress, its wings subtly visible. She moved with effortless grace, exuding an ethereal aura.

At this moment, her crystalline forehead seemed somewhat transparent.

"Young Master Feng, I'm entrusting this matter to you. If this can be accomplished, Fengyun City will certainly reap the rewards." The woman who spoke was Mu Qinglin, who was smiling sweetly at the moment.

It carried a subtle hint of flattery, though not very obvious.

But there was no trace of arrogance about him.

“My father has already contacted the leader. As long as your Mu family pays 300,000 spirit stones every year, you can travel freely in the waters near Black Mountain without any further disturbances. However, it will be impossible to return this shipment of goods.”

The young master sitting to the side said calmly that he was the son of the city lord of Fengyun City on Black Mountain Island. His cultivation level of late-stage Purple Mansion was definitely among the best of the young people.

Dressed in a long black robe, his dark eyes glanced at Mu Qinglin with a hint of greed.

However, the other party could only tighten his collar and say with a forced smile, "How could my Mu family be ignorant? Once something has fallen into Black Mountain Island, there is no reason to take it back. I know that."

"We can afford 300,000 spirit stones a year, but we just hope that nothing bad will happen on this waterway again in the future," Mu Qinglin said with a smile.

She was originally born out of wedlock, but because she was quite talented, her family put her in charge of managing some businesses.

Everything was fine until recently, when the family opened up a new trade route, which was near Black Mountain Island.

But who would have thought that the very first shipment would be robbed?

This led to her being punished by her family and almost cost her the right to manage the business.

After asking many people for help, they finally managed to invite the son of the Lord of Fengyun City.

Hopefully, the waterway can be opened up.

"Are you questioning me?" Feng Ji asked Mu Qinglin in an unfriendly tone.

The other party could only force a smile and say, "Qinglin would never dare, but this matter is far too important to me."

"Alright, stop talking, you're being long-winded!" Feng Ji said calmly.

For a moment, the entire front hall was filled with an awkward silence.

The seven families of Black Mountain Island have formed an alliance, with the leader of the Refining God Sect presiding over them. The Mu family can't afford to offend them, especially since their fleet will be passing through their territory in the future.

"Miss, that man from Da Yu has arrived again. He's been waiting in the side hall for an hour," a maidservant said cautiously, breaking the awkward silence.

Mu Qinglin frowned slightly.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Can't you see I have distinguished guests here? Tell them to come another day."

She naturally knew about this, but for Mu Qinglin, it was just a small business deal.

Nothing.

When they want to meet someone, it's just to see if that person is qualified to do business with them.

“Since Miss Qinglin is hesitant, it means this guest is quite important. Let them come and meet her then. There’s nothing to worry about,” Feng Ji said with a smile.

He had never interacted with the people on the shore, but he was quite curious.

Mu Qinglin took a deep breath and said, "Since Young Master Feng has spoken, let them in."

The maid responded and then withdrew.

A moment later, he led Lu Ming and the other man toward the front hall.

At that moment, the other person had just arrived at the door when their brows furrowed.

Although I was mentally prepared when I came, I didn't expect that Mu Qinglin would leave me hanging for an hour.

Bai Tu carefully advised, "My lord, this is our first business deal. Women from prominent families all have this habit; they always dress up before meeting people."

Please don't take it to heart.

Seeing his appearance, Lu Ming sighed inwardly and said, "Go in."

The two used their true energy to envelop their voices as they spoke.

At this moment, they had already entered the hall.

Looking at the two people sitting inside, Lu Ming politely cupped his hands in greeting, a gesture of etiquette between peers.

However, neither Mu Qinglin nor Feng Ji showed any intention of returning the courtesy. The latter, in particular, held a cup of tea with a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth, exuding a frivolous yet unique sense of superiority.

Clearly, they didn't care too much about Lu Ming and the others; their desire to meet them was merely to satisfy their curiosity.

Mu Qinglin glanced at Bai Tu, then his gaze fell on Lu Ming. His expression was completely different from when he was facing Feng Ji. He said arrogantly, "He is your master, isn't he?"

“Yes, Miss Mu, this is our Marquis,” Bai Tu quickly stepped forward and said.

After scanning Lu Ming for a moment, Mu Qinglin said, "Your cultivation is also at the Purple Mansion Realm, which is acceptable. You know the rules, right? I don't care what your status is in the Great Yu."

But once you come to this sea area and do business with the Mu family, you have to abide by the Mu family's rules. Can you accept that?

"can."

Bai Tu quickly replied.

Lu Ming looked at the woman in front of him, who was as proud as a peacock, and the man who looked down on his head, his face expressionless.

Mu Qinglin seemed to have noticed his dissatisfaction with discipline.

The atmosphere in the lobby became somewhat quiet again.

Then, the other party's cold voice rang out, "If you can accept this, then you can deliver the goods this time. But remember, this opportunity is given by Young Master Fengji."

Otherwise, you might not have been able to get into this hall.

The intention to target them is very clear.

It was clearly intended to make Lu Ming express his gratitude to Feng Ji.

To save face for the other party.

Hearing this, before Lu Ming could speak...

The humble expression on Bai Tu's face vanished in an instant.

He was no longer the nice guy he was just now.

Instead, a cold look appeared on his face. "Miss Mu, my lord has come here to do business with your Mu family, not to be given charity. It is only right and proper for the Marquis's mansion to provide goods and you to provide spirit stones. Why do you make it sound like my lord is receiving a favor?"

After taking a breath, he continued, "It doesn't matter if this old servant of mine suffers a little humiliation, and it's fine for a young girl like you to be a little arrogant, but do you think you can make the Marquis bow down with a mere tens of thousands of spirit stones? Can your Mu family withstand the wrath of a million-strong army?"
Remember this: not everyone deserves a word of thanks from our Marquis. Can he bear such a debt of gratitude?

"you"

Mu Qinglin originally intended to curry favor with Feng Ji, but unexpectedly, he was met with a cold shoulder.

However, before she could finish speaking, Lu Ming had already turned and left.

They simply chose to ignore it.

At the same time, it couldn't help but think of it.

It seems that doing business properly is not an option; I need to demonstrate my strength first, and perhaps then things will go more smoothly.

White illustration followed closely behind.

Before leaving, Lu Ming did not turn around, but his calm voice rang out, "If you were arrogant in front of anyone, I could still look at you with respect, but the way you are now, it's disgusting."

Is this what they call pride?

"Bang!" Discipline inspector slammed his hand on the table.

The entire desktop turned to dust in an instant.

Then, with a nonchalant tone but a hint of condescension, he said, "You want to do business in the seas but don't want to bow your heads? Since you care about your reputation, I'll show you the consequences. I won't touch you today."

But let me tell you, from this moment on, not even a plank of wood can go out to sea. That's my word.

When you've figured things out, come to Fengyun City on Black Mountain Island and beg me.

Then I'll show you just how worthless your so-called dignity is in front of me!

Lu Ming paused upon hearing his voice, then waved his hand, turned around, and smiled, "Okay, I'll definitely go when I have time."

Then, I walked out the door.

As soon as they flew away from the island, Bai Tu bowed to Lu Ming and said, "My lord, I was too hasty in this matter and was led by the nose, which caused me to lose the dignity of the Marquis's mansion. Please punish me, my lord."

"Since you corrected your mistake in time, I'll let this matter go. Go back and cultivate in seclusion. From now on, let Baili Fei be in charge of the business in the sea area. You just follow Bai Fu and learn weapon refining." Lu Ming said calmly.

In his mind, there was nothing wrong with him showing up and he could accept being ignored, since he was doing it to earn spirit stones. But being treated differently was absolutely unacceptable.

Does he think that his Zhige Marquisate is weaker than Black Mountain?
A look of annoyance appeared on Bai Tu's face.

Then, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.

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