Wan Jian returns to his clan!

Chapter 210 Chaos in the Capital, Clues Related to the Character "Form"
"Along the way, we've heard from passing merchants that the emperor is seriously ill and Princess Ji Wenxiu is acting as regent. She must be in charge, and we haven't bothered to conceal our presence, so why haven't they sent anyone to greet us?"

Shen Xinzhu is gentle and pays great attention to her tone of voice when interacting with others. Not only do her senior and junior brothers Jin Yutang respect and like her, but she is also very familiar with the disciples of the Wangtianya lineage of the Tianxing Sect.

Who wouldn't like such a gentle, sweet, and beautiful girl with such a lovely voice?
Therefore, even though Senior Sister Xiaolan knew in her heart that Junior Sister Xinzhu was likely her rival in love, she couldn't bring herself to dislike her at all, and the two even became close friends.

Even with Shen Xinzhu's good temper, her words at this moment couldn't help but carry a hint of resentment.

What kind of person is this? You're already the regent, and your own brother, who's supposed to be healthy, comes to the capital, yet you don't even send troops to welcome him, and you haven't even seen any of your own men.

Could it be that what Senior Sister Xiaolan said in secret was all wrong?

Do we need to keep an eye on them? They're not taking it seriously at all.

"listen."

Lu Wubing smiled and shook his head, pointing to some merchants and farmers whispering inside the city gate.

Among the various people, there were some bold and fearless individuals discussing national affairs.

What's outrageous is that these people were just casually discussing things, yet they weren't arrested by the soldiers guarding the city.

Those soldiers, with one eye open and one eye closed, looked like they were dozing off.

Then, the convoy heard some outrageous remarks.

"What good is it when a hen crows at dawn? Since she took over as regent, the Great Li has truly declined and become upside down. If this continues, the country will cease to exist."

"I heard that the Imperial Observatory has already begun praying for His Majesty's speedy recovery and the restoration of order..."

"How come the news I heard is not like that? Consort Yi is six months pregnant and will give birth soon. His Majesty should be taking care of her day and night. Those famous doctors from the capital were invited for Consort Yi. They would not dare to spread rumors that His Majesty is ill."

"Sigh, the capital has been turned into this mess. Yesterday, there were three more cases of families being wiped out on Huofeng Avenue. And now the Chaotian Prefecture hasn't even caught a single thief. Everyone should be careful."

"If all else fails, try to avoid going into the city during this period to avoid getting into trouble and having nowhere to seek justice."

"Actually, you can't blame Princess Chang Le. Since she took over the reins of government, she has never issued any orders outside the inner palace. If it weren't for someone protecting her, she herself would hardly be safe. So how can you blame her for such chaos?"

"Brother, be careful with your words. What you're saying is ridiculous. In the three hundred years of the Great Li Dynasty, when have we ever heard of a woman in power? The fact that the officials in the court didn't confront her directly and remove her from her position as regent is already a testament to their magnanimity."

Lu Wubing almost laughed when he heard this.

No wonder even the Murong family's Blood Swallow Hall couldn't get any useful information, and Yun Duo and the others couldn't even contact the Princess's residence.

It is easy to imagine how dire Ji Wenxiu's current situation is.

[Blood Swallow Hall] only heard some rumors that the capital is in chaos. As if a spring breeze had come overnight, gangs and societies of all sizes have sprung up like bamboo shoots, oppressing the common people everywhere.

The constables were even more brazen in extorting money and demanding bribes; when it came to actually solving cases, they were completely unreliable.

As for the Imperial Guards, they were a bunch of pampered soldiers who didn't even bother with roll call. You could often see the officers of each battalion hanging around brothels, drinking and fighting over women.

The most serious issue is the recent trend of "insulting the princess" that has swept through Baima Academy.

It is said that a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet submitted a memorial requesting the removal of the princess from her position as regent and her return to the Northern Zhou for a marriage alliance, in order to strengthen the friendship between the two countries.

Good heavens, they're planning to send Princess Chang Le back to Northern Zhou to marry a prince.

"For now, let's not concern ourselves with matters of the court. Let those high and mighty officials do what they need to do. The most urgent task is to find information about the [Form] character seal."

"Once I obtain the Form Seal Diagram, the hidden dangers of the Yuanling Sword Manual will be completely eliminated, and my cultivation and sword intent will advance by leaps and bounds. No matter what unexpected changes occur, it won't matter."

With that thought in mind, Lu Wubing stopped paying attention to the occasional whispers drifting from afar.

Although she was secretly worried for Princess Wenxiu, she knew that they were not on the same battlefield and there was nothing she could do to help.

But at the Changxin Marquis's residence...

Thinking of that treacherous steward and his second uncle's private seal on that letter, his eyes darkened slightly.

Although they killed all the thieves in their own territory.

But some things cannot be ignored.

Who started this scheme? Who was behind it all? We need to find out the truth. We must avenge our grievances and not let this go so easily.

Letting the enemy go is tantamount to wronging yourself.

This also serves as a warning to potential enemies.

Imagine, if others' actions against the Lu family go unpunished, what deterrent effect do they have? Can they be targeted again at will?
“Brother Changfeng, I am temporarily staying at the Changchun Li residence on Changming Street. My Tian family used to have a good relationship with the Li family, and this trip to the capital was at their invitation.”

Tian Qiweng smiled and held Lu Changfeng's hand, his eyes red-rimmed.

There was a sense of reluctance to part ways.

Both of them were extremely passionate about medicine.

At first, things were a bit unfamiliar, and there wasn't much to say. Mainly, Old Man Tianqi was still wary of the Lu family, feeling that this family acted very strangely, unlike people from the medical family.

No wonder he thought so.

It's all about the little silver stove, the delicacies from both the north and south, the fierce guards, and the beautiful maids.

We're not on the same wavelength.

However, after seeing Lu Wubing's overwhelming manner of travel on the road, Old Man Tianqi felt that this family's pomp and circumstance were still too small.

With such strength and such prestige, if it were him, he would want to mobilize hundreds or thousands of people to march in a grand procession along the official road.

It's just a little enjoyment along the way, it's really no big deal, very approachable.

"I appreciate your kindness, Brother Tian. We've had a very pleasant conversation these past few days. Your medical case notes have been a great help to me. If there's even the slightest hint of trouble, come to Huichuntang in Changxinfang."

Lu Changfeng also made a promise.

As the saying goes, there are specializations in the art industry.

Huichuntang was a famous doctor in Jiangzhou, but there were many others in the north and south who were as famous as them, or even more famous.

At least in terms of prescribing medicine, this unassuming, hunched-back old man is a true medical master.

He has cured countless difficult and complicated diseases throughout his life.

This kind of doctor is a treasure trove in themselves.

The Tian family was not wealthy for the same reason... This person spent most of his time treating the common people, and did not follow the official route to the court.

Those renowned doctors who served in the imperial hospital were not necessarily as good as him.

Such a physician plunged headlong into the vortex of the capital.

It sounds like either treating the emperor's illness or caring for the imperial concubine's pregnancy, which is more dangerous than climbing mountains of knives and seas of fire.

I just hope this isn't the last time I'll see this old man.

"Master Lu, Young Master Lu, I'll take my leave now."

Yunqiwei Zhang Shijie stepped forward and bowed politely to take his leave. After thinking for a moment, he added, "The capital is currently in turmoil. If possible, I hope you two will refrain from displaying your medical skills to avoid being summoned by the palace."

That's the truth.

Lu Wubing nodded, thanked the Yunqi Captain, glanced at the direction, and headed towards Changxin Street in the East City.

"Help, help!"

Not long after parting ways with Old Man Tian Qi and his group, and having traveled less than a few hundred feet, they heard a mournful cry, like the lament of a cuckoo, coming from one side of the street.

Ahead, the crowd was dense, with passersby forming a large circle, each with anger on their face, but no one reacted.

Looking through the gaps between the shoulders of the onlookers.

Two burly men, their faces flushed from drinking, walked straight out, one of them carrying a girl of about fifteen or sixteen on his shoulder, ignoring her struggles and wriggling.

The man on the right, however, raised his leg and kicked an old man hard, causing blood to spurt from the old man's white beard...

It was clear that the old man's eyes were rolling back, his hands were hanging limply, and he was about to die.

"It's your family's good fortune to have an old man take a liking to your daughter and let him play with her. How dare you stop him? Do you want to die?"

The man on the right was still not satisfied and started speaking in a strange, slang-like language. As he got into the mood, he took the short stick off his back and was about to swing it down.

The top of the short stick is slightly convex, like a small winter melon.

Lu Wubing recognized it as a type of winter melon hammer favored by the Northern Zhou cavalry, known for its armor-piercing and powerful strikes, making it very easy to use.

Once the hammer falls.

The old man's head must have exploded like a watermelon.

Moreover, the identities of the two men who forcibly abducted a woman in broad daylight are also easy to guess.

The two men were bare-chested and had exposed breasts. They had prominent noses, deep-set eyes, dark brown hair, and silver rings hanging from their earlobes.

It would be strange if they weren't barbarians from the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

Fifth Senior Brother.

Lu Wubing snorted coldly.

The fifth senior brother, Zheng Yuanbin, who had been unable to contain himself for some time, stepped into the arena like a swimming fish.

The sword flashed.

The man's arm, which was holding the hammer, was severed at the shoulder, and blood was gushing out.

With a thud, the hammer and arm fell to the ground, making a heavy sound.

Lu Wubing took a few steps forward, ignoring the man's agonizing screams, which sounded like his father had died. He took out a silver needle, infused it with life force, and needled the old man's head twice. He then turned his head and said with dissatisfaction, "Fifth Senior Brother, even if you didn't want to cause trouble, you didn't have to be so gentle, severing all five limbs."

"Yes, young sect leader."

Jung Won-bin's face flushed slightly, and he had to admit that he had been overthinking things.

These two Northern Zhou barbarians, though they looked strong and powerful, were actually only at the level of second-rate martial arts practitioners.

He could at most be called a battlefield warrior, but he wasn't really that great.

But these two mediocre martial arts men were able to forcibly abduct a woman and commit violence in the street in the heart of the country, right in front of hundreds of people on Fire Phoenix Avenue.

This shows what they really rely on.

His connections must be incredibly powerful.

So much so that the few guys in black constable uniforms in the distance just huddled together and watched without stepping forward to stop them.

Judging from its appearance, it seems to be shrinking back.

Although Wu Yuanbin is a sword fanatic and not very good at interpersonal relationships, it doesn't mean he's not smart.

It's easy to kill someone at this point, but the consequences will be very troublesome.

Their group had barely entered Weijing when they got into such trouble, and it wouldn't be easy to handle. But no matter what, the young sect leader's orders were paramount.

He gritted his teeth.

The sword light transformed into a net, and with the Tianji Sword in hand, it was already cutting in all directions.

It flashed with tiny points of light in place.

call out……

The sword light stopped.

Blood splattered.

The man with the missing arm had his remaining left hand and both legs severed, and there was a bloody gash between his legs.

A suspicious lump of flesh and blood was piled up to the side, its shape still discernible.

Everyone gasped in shock.

Not only him.

And the man who was carrying the girl with a smug look on his face, suddenly lowered his body, his arms and legs were separated from his body at the same time, and he was also hit by a sword.

If they say they'll sever five limbs, then they really mean five limbs; not a single limb will be missing.

The girl, who was being carried on his shoulder, was thrown off as if she were floating on clouds. Lu Wubing grabbed her by the neck and lifted her up. Before she could even scream, he also pierced her with a needle.

As the warm current rushed into her body, the girl felt the breath that had been stuck in her chest suddenly release, and she burst into tears.

“It’s alright, your father is fine too. Is it a steamed bun shop? It doesn’t make much money. My Huichuntang is short a few nurses and gardeners. Let’s pack up and come to Changxin Street.”

As she spoke, Shen Xinzhu cooperated perfectly, taking out a brocade pouch from her bosom, pulling out a silver note from it, and handing it to the old man, saying with a smile, "You must deal with family matters quickly, otherwise, if this barbarian has companions, he will definitely come to cause trouble for you and your father."

"Thank you so much, my benefactor."

The old man kowtowed to the ground and then pulled his daughter to pay her respects.

He had just been coughing up blood and rolling his eyes, looking like he was about to die, but now he looked healthy and moved very nimbly.

After bowing, he hurriedly ran into the shop and quickly packed his belongings.

They clearly knew that this matter would be difficult to handle later.

Those fierce and menacing barbarians suffered such a great loss, how could they possibly swallow it? Anyone even remotely connected to them would probably be in deep trouble.

The only way to survive is to stick close to this group of people who look extraordinary.

“You men have assaulted people in the street, showing no respect for the law. This is outrageous! Come with us to the Chaotian Prefecture Government.”

Several constables in black shouted and came up with iron chains.

Lu Wubing laughed as soon as he heard that.

Just now, those barbarians were forcibly taking a woman, and you were all watching the spectacle, even shrinking back. But when you saw someone cut down the barbarian, you got all excited as if your own parents had been raped.

"The law, the law, let me show you the law..."

Wang Tietou had been itching to punch someone for a long time, but he basically had no chance to show off his skills the whole way.

Whether they were assassins or bandits, the two sword-wielding disciples of the Tianxing Sect were incredibly skilled.

Just as he was about to make a move, his opponents were already all dead.

As a result, Wang Tietou couldn't even get a hot bite of excrement.

Unfortunately, his lightness skill was far inferior, so he couldn't steal it even if he wanted to...

However, after taking the Golden Jade Pill and practicing the Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone Fist and Golden Thread Robe for so many days, his strength has actually increased very quickly.

At this moment, his body, honed through rigorous physical training, had reached the fifth level of external cultivation.

They made the most of their innate strength and talent.

Tie Tou was also ambitious, thinking that one day he could be relied upon by his young master as his right-hand man. How could he accept the fate of being sidelined?

Seeing an opportunity, he raised an eyebrow and his eyes widened.

Lu Wubing smiled and then rushed out.

His fists and feet moved like the wind, breaking seventeen or eighteen bones in the three constables, leaving their hands and feet dangling.

"I don't punish the diligent, I don't punish the lazy, but I only punish the blind."

The three constables could only wail on the ground, their teeth falling out everywhere.

"That's enough. Let's go."

This time, the convoy continued on its way, but behind it followed an elderly person and a young child, two burdens.

After they left, a commotion broke out around them.

"Where did this rich young master come from? He dares to act so recklessly in the capital. This is going to cause a big disaster."

"If you're not a fierce dragon, you won't cross the river. Even their follower is highly skilled in martial arts. Since they dared to make a move, they should be able to bear the consequences. What's there to be afraid of?"

"You have no idea, those officials from the Court of State Ceremonial treated these Northern Zhou envoys like their own grandfathers. They even let these barbarian guards run rampant and nobody paid any attention to them. After such a bloody incident, they had to do everything they could to curry favor with the barbarians."

"The imperial officials and constables are nothing compared to the skills of that young man's bodyguards. He could have escaped the city eventually."

However, the Hu people's delegation was led by Bei Ba Yuwen Ba, who, as the heir of the King of Jinyang, was also incredibly skilled in martial arts.

In recent days, he has been invincible throughout the capital, suppressing all the young talents, masters and veterans of Dali under his twin hammers.

If he really comes knocking on our door, that handsome young man and his entire family will probably be in grave danger.

"I wonder who they are, that they haven't even left the city yet? They're heading towards Changxin Street."

Could it be that the son of some high-ranking official has incurred a terrible calamity and is now at our doorstep? Perhaps his elders will have to bring him here to apologize.

"He's not the son of a court official. Didn't you all hear clearly earlier? That handsome young man introduced himself; it seems to be called Huichuntang."

“That’s right. Old Man Ge was beaten to death, but the young man healed him quickly with just two silver needles. He is indeed a master of medicine.”

"The clinic? Is it the clinic that got vandalized? This is going to be interesting."

……

There's definitely going to be a good show.

In Lu Changfeng's view, this play was not good at all; it could even be called a tragedy.

The once grand facade of Huichuntang now looked as if it had been swept away by a hurricane.

The doors were wide open, the medicine cabinets were overturned, and inside the main hall, some doctors and shop assistants were lying haphazardly.

Some people had head injuries and were bleeding profusely. Two elderly men, who looked quite old, were lying on the ground with blood gushing from their mouths, seemingly on the verge of death.

The inner courtyard gates were dilapidated, the screen wall had collapsed, and some scattered papers lay on the ground.

The furniture and objects in the yard were like they'd been chewed by a dog, broken into pieces here and there.

Even the flower bed in the center of the courtyard was overturned, and soil was scattered all over the ground.

"Manager Tong, what's wrong?"

Lu Changfeng leaped off the carriage and rushed into the shop.

He hurriedly pulled out his needle pouch, his hand trembling as he held the needle, hesitant to begin.

He could tell that his old friend had been hit on the forehead with a stick, his skull was dented, and he was on his deathbed.

Even if his own Six Yang Divine Needles can prolong his life, once that vital energy is exhausted, he will probably dissipate.

"Let me do it."

Lu Wubing frowned slightly.

With a flash of light, six silver needles pierced through Manager Tong's forehead.

As he gently twisted the needle, making a buzzing sound, the white-bearded old man's injuries gradually stabilized.

His eyes regained their sparkle.

Lu Wubing did not stop.

He turned around and continued treating several doctors and staff members who had been severely beaten. He was quick, and he managed to save most of the injured, both lightly and seriously. Only two staff members had been hit in the heart with a heavy blow and had already died, so there was nothing he could do to save them.

Too late.

He sighed, put away the silver needles, and stopped infusing life force.

The follow-up treatment was left to my father.

With so many people watching, it's not appropriate to act too amazingly.

If a dying wounded soldier were to suddenly become lively and energetic, it wouldn't be a good thing if word got out.

This is, after all, the capital city; we can't exactly make it sound like we're some kind of deity.

"Young Master, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, Master."

Manager Tong was overcome with grief and tears streamed down his face.

She cried, "If I had known, I wouldn't have treated that guy from the Wild Wolf Gang. I never expected that after he was cured, he would even take a fancy to the century-old ginseng in the shop."

"I have not only failed to protect the precious ginseng, but also lost your medical records and notes, my crimes are unforgivable. What use would you be to save me? I would rather be dead."

"You mean, my father's medical records were also stolen?"
Stealing medicine and assaulting someone could be attributed to greed, but what was the point of stealing medical books and notes?

Lu Changfeng turned to look at his son.

They then noticed that Lu Wubing's face had turned ashen.

"The Wild Wolf Gang, is it? I wonder whose side they're working for?"

Lu Wubing understood immediately upon hearing this.

The incident occurred first in Jiangzhou, followed by Mingyang. When the news reached the capital, naturally some people also had designs on the Yuanling Sword Manual.

However, judging from this, his actions towards the medical books are not merely about coveting the Yuanling Sword Manual.

The other party's target is probably still related to the character "形" (shape).

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(End of this chapter)