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

Chapter 54 Extreme Passion
"I'm not going. You go and come back quickly. Don't worry about home. My mother said she'll come to see me in a while."

Li Xirou lowered her eyes and said.

I don't know what I'm thinking.

"Okay, I'll do as you say," Lu Ming said with a smile.

"Let's eat," Li Xirou changed the subject.

While speaking, he instructed the maid to serve the dishes.

Lu Ming didn't say anything more and sat down to eat.

During this time, Li Xirou's cooking skills have improved more and more.

Lu Ming felt somewhat uneasy not being able to eat his wife's cooking every day.

Meanwhile, Li Xirou began packing his things.

It takes several days to travel to the prefectural city.

Of course, you should bring a change of clothes.

That night, after a tender moment before their brief separation, they fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, Lu Ming glanced at his wife, who was still fast asleep due to exhaustion, and walked out of the house feeling refreshed.

When they arrived at the front yard, Zhang Meng was already waiting. "Sir, everything is ready."

Now that his cultivation has broken through, his opponent no longer looks old.

Dressed in a black, tight-fitting outfit, with bulging muscles, he was in his forties. Although he looked weathered, he also exuded a seasoned maturity.

A knife was hanging from his waist.

Standing still, he exudes a certain imposing presence.

Did you bring the money?

"Sir, we've already received it from the accounting office; it's a full five thousand taels," Zhang Meng said hurriedly.

"Well, let's go."

As Lu Ming spoke, he walked outside.

Zhang Meng followed closely behind with more than ten people.

The group rode their horses straight towards the prefectural city.

They traveled over mountains and valleys, on long journeys.

Several days later, they finally arrived at Hongdu Prefecture.

Standing outside the city gate, looking at the tall, weathered city before him, Lu Ming couldn't help but feel melancholy.

After the chaos next year, many new stories will likely be added to this place.

It's just unknown whether this city can be preserved.

Then, he led the horse into the city.

When he arrived outside Lianfeng again, he was much more composed than before.

They led the group inside.

The store was large, but there were also many customers, all of whom were buying weapons.

It's a mess inside.

However, the shopkeeper who had met him last time recognized Lu Ming at a glance in the crowd.

He immediately walked over with a smile on his face and said, "Please come in, sir. I'll have someone make you some tea right away."

"Okay!" Lu Ming nodded and walked inside.

After settling down in the living room next door.

Then a waiter brought out some fragrant tea.

The shopkeeper also came over and asked, "May I ask what you have come to buy, sir?"

"I want three hundred catties of black gold," Lu Ming said directly.

The shopkeeper's pupils contracted slightly. Although the Baili family was wealthy, a deal involving hundreds of thousands of taels of silver was still a large sum.

"This is such a large order, I cannot make the decision on my own. Please wait a moment, sir, and I will send someone to inform the young master."

Lu Ming didn't mind and nodded in agreement. The shopkeeper then jogged out.

About fifteen minutes later, a big fat man ran in. Baili Fei was much fatter than when we last met. "Haha, Brother Lu, I am really sorry for not welcoming you properly."

I was just looking at things in other shops. My apologies, my apologies.

After she finished speaking, she came up and grabbed Lu Ming's hand tightly.

The next moment, the latter felt a greasy sensation and broke free imperceptibly.

Looking at Baili Fei's chubby face, he asked, "Young Master Baili, do you think you can prepare 300 catties of black gold now?" "Yes, absolutely. I checked before I came, and I still have 350 catties of stock at home. Just take it all at the price of 300 catties." Baili Fei said with a smile.

"Young Master Baili, how can this be!" Giving away fifty jin for free is no small amount.

"What are you saying, sir? If you consider me a friend, then take the black gold. If not, I'll personally deliver it to you another day," Baili Fei said, feigning sadness.

"Alright, I'll accept Young Master Baili as my friend."

Lu Ming nodded.

I don't know why Baili Fei is so enthusiastic.

But since things have come to this point, it wouldn't be appropriate not to take it.

"Haha, that's more like it. From now on, if you need anything, just have someone pass on a message. As long as I can provide it, I will definitely not refuse," Baili Fei said with a smile.

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony from now on. This time, just like last time, you'll deliver the black gold to Fenglei County, and then I'll pay you, how about that?"

“Of course, the goods will be loaded and dispatched today,” Baili Fei said with a smile.

"Then it's settled. I'll take my leave now." Lu Ming was a little unaccustomed to the enthusiasm of this young master from a prominent family.

"Brother, I've prepared fine wine and made a reservation for the meal. Why don't you have a meal before you leave?"

Baili Fei inquired.

This time, Lu Ming couldn't refuse. After all, the other party had come up with gifts and tried to become friends. It would be too disrespectful to refuse a meal.

All I could do was nod and say, "Okay!"

He also wanted to see what Baili Fei was really up to.

"Alright, I've booked Yunshui Tower. Let's go now." Lu Ming sighed inwardly at Baili Fei's extravagance. Yunshui Tower was the best brothel in Hongdu Prefecture, not only with delicious food but also with the most beautiful women.

It is a gathering place for the wealthy people of the entire Hongdu Prefecture.

He actually booked the entire Yunshui Tower.

Is this the confidence of powerful clans? This one meal alone could probably equip hundreds of warriors.

However, it wasn't written on his face.

After nodding, he followed Baili Fei and led the group outside.

Yunshui Tower is built along the river, located in the southern part of Hongdu City.

It has three floors and is brightly lit all day long; it is evening now.

When Lu Ming first stepped inside, he was slightly surprised by the luxury inside.

The curtains are wrapped in gold thread, and the pillars are encased in jade belts.

A fragrant breeze wafts towards you, and a dazzling array of beautiful women in light clothing.

The sight of so many beautiful women is truly astonishing.

"Brother Lu, let's go to the third floor."

As Baili Fei spoke, he pulled Lu Ming upstairs.

Without his instructions, all the women followed cautiously behind him, their eyes filled with longing, but they dared not approach directly.

After going up to the third floor, Lu Ming and Baili Fei took their seats.

The women swarmed forward as the latter waved.

Meanwhile, outside Yunshui Tower, Zhang Ming rushed over. A few days ago, through some friends, he finally managed to get in touch with Baili Fei, hoping to purchase more grain through the channels of these aristocratic families.

When I came to see the other party today, I heard that Baili Fei was entertaining a distinguished guest at Yunshui Tower, so I wanted to try my luck.

However, as soon as they arrived at the door, they were stopped by the guards outside.

"Brother, I am Zhang Ming from the Li family. Please inform him that I wish to see Young Master Baili. Is that alright?" As he spoke, he handed over a silver ingot.

The guard bounced him up and down, then looked at him coldly and said, "Wait a moment."

Then he slowly turned around and went upstairs.

Although the Li family was considered well-off in Hongdu Prefecture, they were nothing in front of the truly important figures.

Meanwhile, Lu Ming was drinking with Baili Fei's attentive company.

Just then, a guard came over and whispered something in the latter's ear.

Baili Fei frowned, raised his glass and clinked it with Lu Ming's before saying, "Brother Lu Ming, someone named Zhang Ming wants to see me. Do you know him?"

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow. The other party was implying something. If he said he knew Zhang Ming, Zhang Ming would come up.

If I said I didn't know him, I'm afraid I'd be kicked out.

Clearly, Baili Fei was aware of his relationship with the Li family.

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