Starting as the young master of a medicine shop, he practiced swordsmanship for twenty years.

Chapter 411 Mysterious Dragon Roar! How could Yin energy appear in this place!

The convoy slowly came to a stop in front of a courtyard that blended classical charm with modern design.

Here, lush trees provide ample shade, and vibrant flowers bloom in abundance. Traditional upturned eaves and corners coexist harmoniously with the simple glass curtain wall, while a smooth cement road extends deep into the courtyard.

Three black sedans stood silently outside the gate.

Three people were already waiting at the door—a sprightly old man in his sixties stood in front, and a caregiver was beside him, carefully supporting an old man of about eighty years old with a dignified air about him.

On either side of the gate, two armed guards stood solemnly like bronze sculptures, their sharp eyes scanning the perimeter of the security line.

When Gong Qing in the car behind and Lu Xiaoying in the middle saw the two elderly people waiting at the door, it was as if countless thunderbolts exploded in their minds.

The octogenarian being helped—even through the car window, they instantly recognized her—as someone whose face frequently appeared in television opening sequences…

Another sprightly man in his sixties was surprisingly active in recent years...

Lu Xiaoying instinctively gripped Lu Xuan's sleeve tightly.

Gong Qing sat stiffly in the back seat, unconsciously holding her breath. She felt a rush of heat to her head, and she almost fainted from excitement.

My God! Am I dreaming?

Gong Qing subconsciously pinched her thigh hard, and the sharp pain instantly woke her up—this was not a dream, but reality.

At this moment, they truly understood the weight of the three words "Qingquan Mountain".

At this moment, Gong Qing quickly took a few deep breaths, forcing herself to calm down.

The elite guard sitting in the passenger seat got out of the car nimbly and opened the back door for Gong Qing.

Gong Qingqiang suppressed the turmoil in her heart, her hand gripping the car door trembling slightly.

She took a deep breath, carefully stepped out of the car, and repeatedly reminded herself in her mind.

Stay calm! Please! You must stay calm!

Even if the sky were to fall, I absolutely cannot lose my composure here!
Gong Qing quietly adjusted her breathing rhythm, bringing out the full potential of her professionalism as an agent.

Every movement was performed with composure and grace, and despite a pounding heart, a perfectly respectful demeanor was maintained on the surface.

In contrast, after her initial shock, Lu Xiaoying quickly regained her usual charming innocence.

She gently took her grandfather Lu Xuan's arm and nestled beside him, as if she had found the most solid support.

That closeness stemming from blood ties prevented her from feeling the heavy pressure brought by external status and position.

"Hahaha--!"

Just then, a hearty, deep laugh broke the solemnity of the scene.

Suddenly, the sixty-year-old elder, whom Gong Qing considered unapproachable, stepped forward and offered his hands.

His face was filled with undisguised joy and respect as he spoke in a loud voice.

"Grandpa Lu! It's been many years, but you're still as dashing as ever! It's been a long time!"

This sudden scene caused Gong Qing, who was not far away, to have her pupils shrink and her mind to go almost blank.

She witnessed firsthand how this person, with an attitude almost like a junior, extended such a warm and friendly greeting to Lu Xuan.

"Oh, so it's Tang Shi." Lu Xuan's voice was gentle and calm, as if he were greeting an ordinary junior.

His left arm was tightly held by Lu Xiaoying, who suddenly had a bout of social anxiety, and the girl almost hid her whole body behind her grandfather.

On the right stood Gong Qing, looking completely lost. She was even breathing very softly, as if afraid of disturbing this meeting that was beyond her comprehension.

In this wondrous atmosphere, Lu Xuan calmly extended his right hand and firmly grasped the hand of Huang Tangshi, who had quickly stepped forward.

This scene shocked Gong Qing. She finally realized that Old Master Lu's status was probably even more extraordinary than she had ever dared to imagine.

Huang Tangshi was the eldest son of the Huang family.

If we're talking about their connection, Huang Tangming, who recently visited Lu Xuan in Yingnan City, is his younger brother.

This eldest son of the Huang family, after forty years of ups and downs, has now become an important member of the elders.

He not only shoulders the heavy responsibility of… but also fully controls the entire Huang family’s vast power network, making him the undisputed leader of the family.

When facing Lu Xuan, Huang Tangshi completely abandoned his imposing presence as a powerful figure.

He bowed slightly, his hands firmly holding Lu Xuan's right hand, his posture as respectful as if he were facing his most respected elder.

However, if anyone could glimpse Huang Tangming's inner thoughts at this moment, they would be astonished.

This old man, who had seen many storms, was experiencing a turbulent undercurrent within his heart.

This extraordinary respect stemmed from their admiration for Lu Xuan.

Just a few days ago, he had finished reading the secret report and the top-secret video from Yingnan City.

In the video, this seemingly ordinary old man walks on the top of the 300-meter-high Yingnan Pagoda as if it were flat ground.

Amidst the flames of the explosion and the extreme altitude, they miraculously rescued Lu Guangchen and Lu Guanghai, whose lives were hanging by a thread, using methods that defy the laws of physics.

This incredible scene cannot be explained by any existing scientific theory, and it is far beyond the reach of humankind.

Therefore, the day after witnessing the Yingnan Pagoda incident, Huang Tangshi and other elders urgently discussed this important matter.

After an hour-long closed-door consultation, a resolution was quickly passed.

Lu Xuan and all his related deeds were classified as top secrets of the Dragon Kingdom and permanently sealed away.

Its top-secret internal codename, unanimously decided upon by everyone, was—"Dragon God".

(Full title: God of the Dragon Kingdom, the ultimate limit of human evolution!)
This code name not only represents the highest level of recognition of its power at the Dragon Kingdom level, but also embodies a kind of awe and expectation that transcends the mundane.

Not far away, an octogenarian, carefully supported by a caregiver, still exuded the air of someone who once commanded the world. Although his hair and eyebrows were completely white, his demeanor still held the air of someone who once held sway over the country.

He is Master Huang.

At this moment, Lu Xuan took the initiative to step forward.

Because the person in front of him was not only a former elder of the Dragon Kingdom, but also a close friend of the original owner of this body.

At this moment, this old friend of the original body is experiencing the inevitable decay of a mortal body—his legs are unable to move easily, and he needs to rely on others for support to stand.

Alas, flesh and blood are fragile and vulnerable...
Lu Xuan quickened his pace and approached Elder Huang under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"Old Huang, how have you been?"

Lu Xuan stepped forward steadily and extended his right hand.

The octogenarian, whose brows once held the air of someone who could command the world, now tremblingly reached out his hands and tightly grasped Lu Xuan's.

The veins on the back of his hand, marked by the passage of time, are slightly visible, yet he still maintains a firm strength.

"Brother Xuan, thank you for making this trip in person."

Old Huang's voice was hoarse with age, but it was filled with sincere gratitude.

Lu Xuan didn't say much, but simply placed his left hand on the back of his original friend's hand and patted it gently.

At this moment, a thousand words are conveyed between these clasped hands.

Friendships that have stood the test of time need no further embellishment.

A simple and elegant room.

The interior furnishings were surprisingly simple—ordinary white walls, wooden floors, and an old, single-seat sofa covered with a faded gauze scarf.

The coffee table had enamel mugs on it, making it look like the living room of an ordinary family.

However, sitting on this simple sofa at this moment are the very important elders, Huang Tangshi and Huang Lao, as well as Lu Xuan.

Lu Xiaoying and Gong Qing sat quietly beside them.

This minimalist environment, on the contrary, exudes a solemn sense of returning to simplicity.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Old Huang turned his gentle gaze to the two women beside Lu Xuan and spoke first with a smile.

"Brother Xuan, who are these two...?"

Sitting next to him, Lu Xuan nodded slightly and calmly introduced, "This is my granddaughter, Lu Xiaoying, and next to her is her friend, Gong Qing."

The two people whose names were called immediately stood up.

Although Lu Xiaoying was a little nervous, she still obediently bowed and greeted them: "Hello, Grandpa Huang, hello, Grandpa Shi."

Gong Qing was still in a daze—from the moment she stepped into this courtyard, her understanding of the world had been constantly being refreshed.

At this moment, all her actions became instinctive reactions. She almost subconsciously followed Lu Xiaoying in bowing, and even her voice trembled imperceptibly.

Looking at the two people before her… a sense of unreality welled up inside her. "I, Gong Qing, am just an ordinary citizen. What have I done to deserve this day…?"

The thought echoed in her mind, making her even more careful with her breathing.

At this moment, Gong Qing truly felt that she had no regrets in this life.

Old Huang smiled kindly and waved his hand: "Good, good, you're all good kids, come sit down."

He lingered on Lu Xiaoying for a moment, then sighed to Lu Xuan, "Time flies! Even Brother Xuan's beloved granddaughter has grown up so much."

However, during this seemingly ordinary exchange of pleasantries, Lu Xuan's expression suddenly turned serious.

A fleeting golden ripple appeared in his eyes, and his gaze shot like lightning toward the void in the direction of the doorway.

With his keen senses at the Core Formation Realm, he was able to clearly detect something that shouldn't exist at this time and place!

Huang Tangshi, who was sitting to the side, immediately noticed Lu Xuan's unusual behavior.

Although he couldn't see the invisible thing, he saw Lu Xuan's expression change suddenly, and alarm bells went off in his mind. He immediately followed Lu Xuan's gaze.

In the void directly opposite the entrance, a tiny ripple vanished in an instant, accompanied by a few wisps of faint black mist that quietly dissipated.

Yin energy?

Lu Xuan frowned slightly.

How could such yin energy appear in such a sacred place as Qingquan Mountain?
This matter is by no means simple.

Just as Lu Xuan's thoughts stirred and his internal energy was about to surge forth,

A dragon's roar that seemed to transcend time suddenly resounded!

The long, resounding cry seemed to descend from the heavens or awaken from the depths of the earth, its long, powerful sound waves instantly sweeping across several miles.

The majestic and sacred, irresistible will contained in the voice penetrated the soul like a divine law; it was an absolute suppression on a spiritual level that transcended mortal understanding.

However, this dragon's roar, which lasted for nearly a minute and was powerful enough to awe all living beings, seemed to resonate only in Lu Xuan's perception.

He looked around—Huang Tangshi, who had been alerted by his earlier strange behavior, now looked puzzled.

Meanwhile, Elder Huang, Lu Xiaoying, and the others remained completely oblivious to the silent thunder that enveloped the heavens and earth.

Just as the lingering echoes of the dragon's roar were still reverberating in Lu Xuan's sea of ​​consciousness—

"boom!"

The room door was suddenly flung open by an invisible force, and two figures appeared before it like startled birds.

The old man on the left was wearing a crimson Taoist robe with mysterious cloud patterns embroidered on the hem.

The old man on the right wore a solemn purple Taoist robe and held an ancient whisk.

Both men had white hair and beards, but ruddy complexions, gleaming eyes, and an aura of righteousness emanating from them, clearly indicating that they were accomplished Taoist masters.

"Elder Shi, Elder Huang!" The purple-robed Taoist's voice boomed, his tone urgent. "We sensed a malevolent aura emanating from this place while we were meditating, so we came to investigate!"

His sharp eyes quickly swept across the entire room, from the ceiling to the corners, from every person to every item, leaving no corner unchecked.

Once he confirmed that there was no trace of yin energy remaining, the purple-robed Taoist breathed a long sigh of relief and lightly flicked his whisk: "Fortunately, that evil spirit seems to have been dispelled."

"An evil object? What evil object?"

The purple-robed Taoist's words stunned everyone present.

Lu Xiaoying and Gong Qing looked at each other, completely bewildered.

But two people present instantly grasped the key point—Old Huang and Huang Tangshi both turned their gazes toward Lu Xuan.

Especially Huang Tangshi, whose unusual reaction to Elder Lu just now perfectly corroborated the words of the purple-robed Taoist.

Old Huang leaned forward slightly, his tone filled with concern: "Brother Xuan, did something happen just now that we don't know about?"

"How could this surprise two masters to come in person!"

Huang Tangshi's reaction was more direct. He looked at Lu Xuan with a solemn expression and asked, "Elder Lu, was there something unclean just now?"

Following the gazes of Huang Tangshi and Elder Huang, the two Taoists began to seriously examine the extraordinary Lu Xuan for the first time.

"Yes, there were indeed some unclean things spying on me just now."

Lu Xuan responded calmly, his gaze then falling on the two Taoists.

In the instant their eyes met—

"boom!"

The two Taoists felt a vast, scorching aura, as intense as the blazing sun, rushing towards them!

That was not murderous intent, but a life force so pure and extreme, like the midday sun, radiating boundless light and vitality.

Sanctification of the body!

This realm, which only existed in ancient records, resounded in their minds like a great bell.

They have cultivated for decades and have witnessed countless martial arts masters who have honed their physical skills, including many grandmasters who have reached the pinnacle of their abilities.

But no one has ever cultivated their physical body to such a perfect and flawless state, resonating with the heavens and earth, as this old man has!
The purple-robed Taoist's whisk moved without wind. He suppressed his shock and exchanged a horrified look with the old man in the deep red Taoist robe beside him.

The two Taoist priests trembled slightly and took a half step back in unison, with fine beads of sweat already seeping from their foreheads.

Who...who is this deity who has descended to earth?
Having cultivated for sixty years, the two of them had never experienced such an awe-inspiring level of life. This was clearly a divine being descending to earth!
Ignoring their shock, Lu Xuan's gaze, sharp as lightning, suddenly fixed on the feet of the red-robed Taoist.

"Masters, those things just now left behind a small piece."

Upon hearing this, the red-robed Taoist followed Lu Xuan's gaze and looked down at his feet.

His body suddenly swung backward more than ten feet, as if the floor beneath his feet was not an ordinary floor, but a red-hot branding iron.

As everyone followed the trail, a chill ran down their spines.

On the smooth floor, there lay a "travel ticket" that had been deliberately cut into a perfect round shape.

The paper money meant to be scattered in the underworld during funerals to appease wandering ghosts has now had its central part, representing the "square hole," cut off, making it a complete circle.

A lock of long, glossy black hair was tightly wrapped and bound by this ominous round paper money.

The entire room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Hmph, what a damned thing! Summoning ghosts and evil spirits, this heinous and immoral sorcery!"

The red-robed Taoist's gaze was sharp. He exchanged a glance with the purple-robed Taoist, and both saw the stern look in each other's eyes.

The red-robed Taoist pointed his fingers like a sword and made a circular motion across the air towards the evil creature on the ground.

A faint, clear light flashed by, and he bent down, using a specially made yellow talisman as a pad to carefully pick up the round toll coin wrapped around his hair.

“Elder Shi, Elder Huang,” the purple-robed Taoist turned around and bowed solemnly to the two elders, “This object is both a clue and a source of trouble. We must go to the meditation room immediately and join forces to perform the ‘Tracing the Source and Finding the Truth’ method.”

The red-robed Taoist snorted coldly, his tone filled with absolute confidence and a hint of murderous intent: "Please rest assured, elders."

"With this medium in hand, no matter where that rat who cast the spell hides in the gutter, he will have nowhere to hide!"

"I will give the two elders an explanation before sunset!"

After speaking, the two bowed again, holding the evil object, and turned to leave with a brisk pace, their wide Taoist robes billowing in the breeze.

Seeing that the two Taoists had left with the clues, Lu Xuan knew the time was ripe. He turned to look at Lu Xiaoying beside him, his gaze gentle, and smiled.

"Xiaoying, Xiaoqing, you two go for a walk in the courtyard and enjoy the scenery."

"Your Grandpa Huang, Grandpa Shi, and I have some things to discuss privately."

Lu Xiaoying nodded obediently, immediately pulled the still somewhat dazed Gong Qing to her feet, bowed to the two elders, and then left the room.

After the two of them left, the door closed gently.

The atmosphere in the room instantly changed, shifting from the casual family conversation to a profound silence.

Lu Xuan's trip to the capital was not merely to visit the original owner's old friends.

The karma left behind by the original owner of this body is one aspect, but he himself also has important matters that require the help of the master of this place.

At the same time, Elder Huang and Huang Tangshi exchanged a glance, their expressions also becoming solemn.

Their eagerness to invite Lu Xuan was certainly not just for reminiscing.

That was a crucial request concerning the Dragon Kingdom.

Therefore, reclusive masters like Lu Xuan, legendary grandmasters of Chinese martial arts, are extremely important.

(End of this chapter)