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

Chapter 27 Undercurrent

Chapter 27 Undercurrent
The Dragon Elephant Force is a very ancient martial art with immense power, and it is most effective in combat on the battlefield.

After this period of cultivation, Lu Ming could clearly feel the changes in his body; his muscles and bones had become stronger.

Their Qi and blood are also much more vigorous than those at the same level.

The biggest increase will be in strength. As long as we can reach the mid-stage of Blood Regeneration today, everything will be solved.

"Boom!"

He struggled to circulate his vital energy, causing his body to rumble.

A faint red glow emanated from his body.

An intense heat emanated from my body.

Within his body, the faint roar of a dragon and an elephant could be heard at this moment.

Finally, when a trace of impurity in his blood was washed away, he broke through.

His cultivation level reached the mid-stage of Blood Refining.

He swung his hand and found that the force he felt had reached a full 20,000 jin.

This is a power that only those at the peak of the late stage of Blood Regeneration can possess.

If you add the boost from his momentum, ordinary peak Blood Refining Realm cultivators are no match for him at all.

Feeling the energy surging within his body, he smiled broadly.

After the breakthrough, a feeling of hunger returned to my stomach.

Lu Ming stood up and walked out of the training room.

It was barely dark when we got there.

Smoke rose from the chimney in the courtyard.

It exudes a down-to-earth, everyday charm.

Li Xirou and two maids were cooking.

Although she now has someone to wait on her, Li Xirou sometimes still prefers to cook for Lu Ming herself.

"It's time to eat!"

Just as Lu Ming was lost in thought, Li Xirou's cheerful voice rang out.

Then, she came up carrying a plate of food.

"This braised pork is a recipe I learned from my aunt today. You should try it. She told me that if you want a man to listen to you, you have to win his stomach first." Li Xirou wrinkled her cute nose.

Lu Ming grinned and sat down.

The aroma hits your nose.

I am quite satisfied with my current life.

After the maids brought out the food, he couldn't wait to stuff a piece of meat into his mouth.

It leaves a lingering fragrance in your mouth; it's really good.

"Let's go visit Uncle Li again tomorrow. I heard they're leaving in a few days." Li Xirou served rice to Lu Ming, her smile gradually fading.

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow. "Leave? Where to?"

Clearly, this news was unexpected for him.

Li Xirou picked up a piece of meat for him and put it in his bowl. She then said softly, "I don't know. Uncle Li didn't say. He only said that he would come to see us in the future."

At this point, she became less cheerful.

Since leaving the Li family and arriving in Fenglei Town, she felt that Lu Ming was the only family she had left.

After getting to know Li Yan and his wife, and spending a long time together, I gradually came to regard them as family.

Now, I suddenly hear that I'm leaving.

I really can't bear to part with it.

"They might be looking for their children. The elderly couple are getting on in years, and they need someone to take care of them."

"Perhaps." Li Xirou lowered her eyes and fell silently.

Her long eyelashes trembled, and although I knew she was sad, she looked absolutely beautiful.

To make his wife happy, Lu Ming smiled and said, "Don't worry, when we become successful, we can visit Old Li and Aunt Li and bring them lots of gifts."

"Ok!"

Li Xirou nodded vigorously. Deep in the Black Mountain, amidst towering peaks and steep cliffs, a waterfall cascaded down a slightly open mountaintop, with a huge campsite to the side.

On the way up the mountain, there were watchtowers and pillboxes, guarded by bandits wielding gleaming weapons.

Further in, beyond the low wooden houses, lies a rather ornate hall.

The plaque above the main gate reads "Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness".

The surroundings were quiet, and only two people were sitting inside. One of them was burly, with veins bulging on his palms.

His gaze was sharp, and although his hair was disheveled, it couldn't hide the fierce light in his eyes.

Sitting there like a lion, he exuded a tremendous sense of oppression. He was the commander of the Black Mountain Army, the infamous Blood-Handed Lion King, Shen Tu Jie, who was renowned throughout Hongdu Prefecture.

With his blood-forged divine hands, he had torn apart countless enemies and commanded nearly 50,000 mountain bandits.

The strength is extraordinary.

“Young Prince, Li Yan is protected by a Xiantian expert. I can match him, but as you know, I was marked a few years ago. If I go down the mountain, I will be discovered immediately. If the people from the Garrison Command come to kill me, I don’t care if I die, but if I disrupt Your Highness’s plans, that would be my crime.” Shen Tu Xiu’s deep voice echoed in the empty hall.

"What you can think of, do you think Father can't think of? You don't need to worry about the experts and guards around Li Yan. We will naturally find a way to keep them away. You just need to send a team of men to pretend to go down the mountain to rob grain, and let Li Yan die in an accident."

Without guards, he's just a lonely old man with no cultivation. I believe you should be able to handle this well.

Remember, don't be too deliberate. There's no need to send experts. Only if he dies in an accident will this matter gradually subside; otherwise, the court will likely be thrown into turmoil again.

The young master spoke casually, his pale gold brocade robe reflecting the firelight, his handsome appearance revealing a hint of effeminacy.

Although he was not the eldest son, he was quite clever and therefore held considerable power in the Prince's mansion.

Therefore, the task of ambushing and killing Li Yan was entrusted to him.

After the matter is accomplished, his status in the Prince's mansion will rise even higher.

Therefore, they were extremely cautious.

Li Yan is a legend in the Great Yu Dynasty. He has no cultivation at all, yet he holds the position of Prime Minister in the court and was the tutor of the late emperor. He is an anomaly in the Great Yu court. It is only because he does not have any military talent under his command that he is even more difficult to deal with.

This is the best opportunity to take advantage of the other party's mourning period.

If this problem cannot be resolved, it will inevitably become a source of trouble again when we return to the imperial court.

That young emperor trusted him completely.

Furthermore, there was a group of fellow villagers who acted as henchmen.

It's really a headache.

Then, the young master continued, "If this matter is accomplished, the matter of being granted amnesty will be settled, and becoming a general will be just around the corner."

"Young Prince, I've heard there's a thousand-household garrison in Fenglei Town. I'm sending three thousand men there, along with a True Yuan Realm expert—not too strong, still within acceptable limits. We'll slaughter the entire town. What do you think?"

"Your goal is to seize the grain, but leaving some people behind will make it seem more real. You can handle this yourself, but you must make it a success."

"If all the top fighters around Li Yan are transferred away, and you still can't kill him, the old man will doubt your abilities, and then it won't just be a matter of whether you can be successfully recruited."

After the young man finished speaking, he walked outside.

Shen Tu Xiu was left standing there, taking a big gulp of wine.

He shouted towards the outside of the main hall, "Second Brother!"

A moment later, a burly man walked in.

"Brother, please speak!"

“Choose a True Yuan Realm expert from the Mountain Camp, lead three thousand men down the mountain, and wipe out Fenglei Town for me.”

Remember this: seize the grain, leave half the people alive, but this person must die. Make sure the leader remembers this, then burn this painting!

As Shen Tu Xiu spoke, he tossed a painting into the hands of the second-in-command.

The image above clearly showed Li Yan's appearance.

"Alright, brother, it's just Fenglei Town. I'll send someone there right away."

As he spoke, he turned and walked away.

Only Shen Tu Xiu remained in the main hall, his brows furrowed.