Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

Bai Yue respectfully replied, "Yes!"

"Have Cao Jingcheng allocate funds to help Baiweilou with its renovations and appease the people. Hmm... Tell the manager that once the restaurant is renovated, I will write a calligraphy piece for them."

Human hearts may seem unbreakable, but they are actually quite fragile. They can easily turn against each other at the slightest disturbance, and therefore require careful maintenance.

We cannot afford to lose our core base.

"Yes."

"Go then~"

"yes!"

Bai Yue's figure disappeared into the night.

Xie Cangrong shook his head and smiled, then turned and went to the inner hall, preparing to sleep with the beauty in his arms.

However, while he could sleep, many others could not.

"What did you say?!"

Lu Junfeng felt a throbbing pain in his temples, his vision blurred, and he almost fainted. He stared wide-eyed at the person in front of him in disbelief.

What kind of extraordinary people is he leading?

Chu Xiangyun is a big lisp on one side, and a troublemaker on the other.

Although they weren't from the same lineage, Lu Junfeng was still the leader of the group, and Shi Yu had to give him face. After his impulsive outburst, facing his senior brother's furious gaze, he felt somewhat guilty, but still stubbornly said, "Senior brother, I think this dynasty must be connected to the Demonic Sect! Let's just wipe this place out!"

These outsiders had just proven themselves and eased relations with Da Xia. Before Lu Junfeng could even relax for a moment, his junior brother had already stirred up a huge mess for him.

Seeing that the other party was unaware of their mistake and was even spouting arrogant words, he widened his eyes even more: "Where's the evidence?!"

Shi Yu opened his mouth to argue, "Senior brother..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Junfeng interrupted him: "I'm asking you, where's the evidence?!"

"You keep saying this is the Demonic Sect, and that the Emperor is a member of the Demonic Path, but where's the proof?!"

"I……"

"Even if this really is a stronghold of the demonic sect, what about the common people? Why are you attacking them?! If you're so capable, why don't you go attack the emperor?!"

Lu Junfeng was so angry at his incompetent teammates that he almost fainted.

Shi Yu's words were illogical, and he naturally couldn't argue with Lu Junfeng. He could only complain, "Senior brother, you don't know! The people here are simply ignorant. It was clearly our brothers working together to bring the rain, but they insist that it was..."

Lu Junfeng was furious. He abandoned all decorum and kept yelling, "What's wrong? Did the Emperor of Great Xia not invite you to perform the rainmaking ritual? Do the people even know you? The people of Great Xia naturally only know their Emperor. Is it wrong for them to be grateful to the Emperor under the rule of the court? Did you personally hear the Emperor boasting about stealing credit?"

Shi Yu was concerned about his reputation, and being reprimanded by Lu Junfeng in front of all his fellow disciples made him feel embarrassed: "Senior brother, how can we, as disciples of the Taihua Sect, be looked down upon when we are out in the world? I was just trying to uphold the honor of our sect!"

Shi Yu's attitude enraged Lu Junfeng even more: "Are you trying to protect the sect's reputation? What a high accusation!"

"Making trouble out of turn and humiliating the common people, and you call that upholding the sect's reputation?"

"After all these years of spiritual practice, has your mind become nothing but a dog's belly? You just stand there waiting for people to thank you after you've done a little rain?"

Lu Junfeng is indeed a leader, but they are not from the same faction, so they have to save face for each other.

Seeing Lu Junfeng's words becoming increasingly outrageous, Shi Yu also grew angry. He raised his head and coldly said to Lu Junfeng, "Senior brother, what are you afraid of?! Being so submissive and letting others manipulate you, isn't that a disgrace to our sect? Our Taihua Sect is the third largest sect in the Immortal Alliance. Why should we boost the morale of others and diminish our own prestige?!"

"Junior brother!!!"

Lu Junfeng's eyes blazed with fury as he roared.

"Snapped!"

With a fierce stomp, he shattered the bricks beneath his feet and roared at Shi Yu, "Is this not Crane Cry Continent?! This is Great Xia! We can't go back now. We're living under someone else's roof, at their mercy! Don't you understand?! And stop putting on that arrogant air of a cultivator?!"

Shi Yu sneered, "Hmph! Are we just fish on the chopping block? I'd like to see what the Great Xia can do to me!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than the sound of horses' hooves came from outside the post station, the firelight flickered, and a solemn command was given, as if a group of people and horses were rushing in.

Lu Junfeng seemed to sense something, swayed slightly, and sighed dejectedly, "They're here..."

He knew that the Great Xia had already seized this leverage.

This matter is no longer trivial.

"snort!"

Shi Yu remained unmoved, head held high and chest out.

Soon, a group of officials barged into the courtyard, led by a middle-aged man dressed in simple gray clothes with a serious expression.

Qi Xiu, the Grand Secretary of the Great Xia Cabinet.

The fact that the highest-ranking officials of the Great Xia Dynasty were mobilized for a mere street brawl was already a great show of respect.

Lu Junfeng forced a smile and stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting, "May I ask what brings this esteemed gentleman here so late at night?"

Qi Xiu didn't look aggressive at all. He was thin and dressed plainly. He seemed to be tired for a long time, and there was always a lingering weariness in his eyes.

But when it comes to the law, his eyes sharpen, his face becomes serious and unapproachable, and he shows no politeness whatsoever. He simply says in a cold voice, "Envoy Lu, someone has broken the law at the post station. I'm here to arrest them."

Lu Junfeng forced a smile: "This..."

Before anything could be said...

Shi Yu was the first to step forward, angrily shouting at Qi Xiu, "What law have I broken? What right do you have to talk to me like that?!"

Opposite him was a cultivator wielding immense power, but Qi Xiu showed no fear whatsoever, his expression remaining calm. He held the book "The New Laws of the Great Xia Dynasty" and clearly outlined the charges: "For causing trouble and fighting without cause, resulting in injury or property damage, the punishment is eighty strokes of the cane, and compensation for all losses shall be imposed. If the injury or disability is caused, the offender shall be sentenced to three years of imprisonment; if the injury or death is caused, it shall be considered 'murder in a fight' and punished by hanging."

"To speak disrespectfully in public and defame the Emperor shall be punished by beheading."

Regardless of the fight, his inappropriate and insulting remarks towards Xie Cangrong were enough to warrant the death penalty.

Shi Yu merely snorted coldly, "I refuse to accept this! When have I ever slandered your emperor? Would your emperor dare to confront me? The rain was clearly our doing, how can he claim it all?"

Before Qi Xiu could speak, the officials beside him, seeing Shi Yu's arrogance, angrily rebuked him, "Insolence! Who do you think you are! You dare to ask His Majesty to see you in person?"

Qi Xiu frowned slightly and asked in a calm voice, "You didn't hit anyone?"

"I hit him."

"You didn't say anything rude?"

"I don't think I spoke rudely!"

Qi Xiu didn't waste any words, simply waving his hand lightly: "Take it down."

"yes!"

The officers responded in unison, and the chains and shackles rattled as they approached Shi Yu and his companions.

"snort!"

Shi Yu merely snorted coldly, showing no fear: "A bunch of ignorant mortals."

He formed a hand seal and assumed a fighting stance: "Then you can give it a try!"

As she spoke, she didn't forget to inform Lu Junfeng, "Senior brother, you heard it too! They tried to kill me first!"