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

Chapter 57 True Essence
At this moment, Baili Fei could only shake his head helplessly.

His father was good in every way, except that he was too calculating. He had given away a mere few dozen kilograms of black gold, yet he had tacitly agreed that his second brother should take it back.

No wonder none of the powerful families in the world associate with the Baili family.

He really had no choice.

I just hope Lu Ming won't hold a grudge because of this.

Then, as if she had thought of something, she walked outside.

As soon as he stepped out of the mansion, he said to the attendants who came to greet him, "Prepare my horse, I'm going out for a while."

When his younger brother told him all this, he had probably already sent someone to Fenglei County.

Although there was some truth to what they said, the city guards had no cavalry and were of mixed quality, which was really not a big deal for the Baili family.

With Baili Xun, a Xiantian (innate) being in charge, there's really no need to fear anyone within Hongdu Prefecture.

There's no need to give anyone face.

But he always felt that Lu Ming was not simple.

This is one of the reasons why he approached the other person.

Now that the matter of getting back fifty kilograms of black gold is irreversible, I must find a way to make amends.

He didn't want his past efforts to go to waste.

As the attendants retreated to fetch the horses and attend to the guards, Baili Fei patted the money pouch on his chest. Inside were the silver notes he had received for the month, and he hoped Lu Ming would accept them.

A moment later, he led dozens of guards and headed straight for Fenglei County.

Just as he left the city.

At this moment, in Baili Xun's courtyard, Baili Sheng respectfully said, "Father, my elder brother has gone out of the city."

"Knowing he would act this way, there's no need to worry about it. Our Baili family doesn't even give Qian Yong face. You're telling me he's eagerly looking for a captain? With chaos looming, your brother is too naive."

"Don't follow his example. From today onwards, have all the troops from various regions stationed in the estates outside the city. That way, we'll have someone to look after us."

“Father, that’s tens of thousands of people. If we recall them now, their food, drink, and even their toilet expenses will all cost money. Besides, they no longer create value. Isn’t it too early to just keep them like this?”

"What do you know? Isn't it too late to recall them after something happens? You're all obsessed with money. Just do as I say." After saying this, Baili Xun went to his secret room.

As a dignified innate master, he commanded tens of thousands of body tempering practitioners, a unique position in the entire Hongdu Prefecture, which was also the foundation of his aristocratic family.

He was stingy in other areas, but he was never stingy when it came to cultivating trusted and skilled individuals.

At this time, Lu Ming was unaware of all this.

He is currently cultivating in a secret chamber. His physical body has reached the limit of the Blood Transformation Realm, and it will be difficult to improve further. He must cultivate true essence and cultivate both internal and external aspects to replenish the damage to his body.

Perhaps "Golden Bell Cover" can take things to the next level.

After feeling that I had been polished up enough during this period.

Lu Ming decided to try today to see if he could break through to the True Essence Realm. With the chaos of the future approaching, his current cultivation level of only Blood Transformation Realm might not be enough to withstand it.

He was now surrounded by layers of radiant energy.

His muscles moved like tiny snakes.

The rich energy of blood and qi propelled the body, causing wisps of white vapor to rise.

At that moment, Lu Ming could clearly feel a wisp of true energy taking shape in his dantian.

Although it wasn't very strong, he truly felt it.

"collapse!"

Then, it was as if a string had snapped.

He broke through, reaching the True Essence Realm, with a wisp of true energy circulating within his body.

It filled his body.

It made Lu Ming feel extremely comfortable all over.

A large amount of sweat, mixed with dirt, was expelled from his body.

Is this the initial stage of True Essence?

Lu Ming gently swung his arm, feeling his strength reach 120,000 jin.

Such a change left him speechless.

One hundred thousand jin—this is a power that only those at the Gangqi realm possess, yet now I have it.

Now, he can fight against experts in the early stages of Qi Refining, and even defeat them.

Lu Ming stood up and stretched his limbs.

He walked outside, feeling better than ever before. As soon as he stepped out of the secret room, he saw a sky full of stars.

"It's probably getting late. I wonder how long I've been cultivating this time."

Lu Ming muttered to himself.

Then, a sound came from inside my stomach.

"Squeak!"

Just then, the door opened.

Li Xirou's head popped out.

When she saw Lu Ming, her eyes lit up with surprise. "You're finally out of seclusion. I'll heat up some food for you."

while talking.

She actually went to the kitchen.

When Lu Ming tried to stop her, Li Xirou turned around and said, "You've been in seclusion for two days, you must be hungry. I've been saving food for you every day for the past two days, so don't let my hard work go to waste."

She said with a smile.

This made it difficult for Lu Ming to stop him.

All I could do was nod.

He sat down to the side, and a moment later, a large bowl of meat was placed on the table.

Li Xirou knew that Lu Ming needed a lot of blood food to replenish himself after each time he came out of seclusion.

Therefore, I have made a lot of preparations in the past two days.

Without hesitation, the latter immediately began to swallow large gulps.

In a short while, the whole bowl of meat was eaten up.

They didn't even leave the broth behind.

After Lu Ming dipped the steamed bun in the broth and ate it all, he patted his stomach and showed a satisfied look on his face.

After Li Xirou tidied up the things on the table.

The two then rested.

The next morning, Lu Ming woke up feeling refreshed.

The maid's voice rang out from outside the door: "Master, someone from the Baili family has arrived and says they are looking for you."

Upon hearing the sound, Lu Ming raised an eyebrow.

What do the Baili family want with me?

He had some doubts, but still said, "Take him into the front yard living room."

Baili Fei had treated me well after all, and now that someone from the Baili family had come...

He naturally wanted to meet him.

"Husband, have we had guests?" Li Xirou's languid voice rang out.

Lu Ming went crazy last night.

It makes her feel weak all over.

"Okay, I'll go take a look. You rest a bit more."

Lu Ming said with a smile.

Then, they walked towards the front yard.

When he entered the living room, he saw a man who looked like a manager sitting and drinking tea.

No wonder he comes from a prestigious family.

Judging from the aura emanating from one of the stewards, his cultivation had already reached the True Essence Realm.

It truly lives up to its reputation as the dominant force in Hongdu.

However, when he met Lu Ming, the other party did not lose his manners.

He immediately stood up and bowed.

"Greetings, General Lu! I am one of the family's external stewards, and I have come on the orders of the Second Young Master."

"No need for formalities. May I ask what brings you here?" Lu Ming asked gently, though he was puzzled.

(End of this chapter)