A player on Mount Hua starts by obtaining the Prism color entry.

Hua'an Prefecture is quite vast, and Huayin City, where the Huashan Sect is located, is one of its parts.

It's embarrassing to admit, but back when the Huashan Sect wasn't embroiled in internal strife, it controlled eight prefectures. Now, with its masters scattered, it only has half of Huayin City left.

After Lu Ming and Linghu Chong distinguished themselves, Yue Buqun began to expand his influence to the entire Hua'an Prefecture. With a larger territory, the more fees he collected.

The best way to take over the entire Hua'an Prefecture is to flex your muscles and drive out the Demonic Sect and other sects. Once the merchants here witness the strength of the Huashan Sect, they will naturally obediently pay their dues.

If they can't even handle the evil cult forces within their own territory, what right do they have to accept money?

Alone with his sword, he traversed mountains and valleys, using the "Azure Smoke and Floating Clouds" technique, following the map's directions in a straight line. He occasionally stopped at inns along the way to buy food and lodging, spending the rest of his time on the road.

This left the Songshan Sect spies who were following behind completely bewildered. They never imagined that someone would choose to traverse mountains and valleys instead of taking the main road.

Aren't you afraid of poisonous insects and wild animals?

In the deep mountains and forests, there are too many poisonous insects and ferocious beasts that can take the life of a martial arts master. If one accidentally steps into the nest of a hornet and gets stung, and there is no doctor present, there is almost no chance of survival.

Therefore, whether traveling or escorting goods, the first choice was to travel along the official road.

Five days later, Lu Ming arrived in Hua'an Prefecture.

Tongfu Trading Company was located on East Street in the prefectural city, covering a large area with eight courtyards alone. People came and went, mules and horses came and went, and laborers unloaded and loaded goods, creating a lively scene.

Upon hearing that a disciple of Mount Hua had arrived, Manager Huo of the trading company immediately put on a smiling face and stepped forward.

"A pleasure to meet you. You must be the Shadow Sword of Mount Hua, who slew three evils with a single sword strike?"

A sword in the shadows? That doesn't sound like a good thing.

Upon inquiry, it was discovered that it was propaganda from the Songshan Sect, subtly implying that Lu Ming dared not face the three opponents head-on and was merely getting lucky.

They put in money and effort, but Lu Ming took all the benefits and led the chaotic Five Mountains Sword Sect to break through the encirclement, saving them from being wiped out by sheer numbers.

He made a huge splash of attention, and apart from the Songshan Sect, the other three sects all gave Lu Ming positive praise.

The longsword was suddenly drawn, and internal energy was poured into the Qingfeng Sword, which was then casually swung.

The invisible sword energy sliced ​​the three-meter-wide and four-meter-high welcoming rockery in the courtyard in two, leaving a smooth and clean cut. Its remaining force also severed the pillar with the iron shield hanging in the back courtyard.

hiss!

This single move caused everyone to gasp in astonishment, and even Manager Huo's smile became much warmer.

"Who the hell spread the rumor that the opponent only knows how to ambush? With that sword energy and that level of strength, does he even need to ambush?"

The best way to deal with rumors is to flex your muscles. Rumors about Li Xunhuan (Little Li Flying Dagger) might be harmless, since everyone knows Li Xunhuan wouldn't kill indiscriminately. But this ruthless figure is different; he'll truly take lives!

"Please come in, young hero."

In the main hall, Lu Ming took the seat of honor without hesitation.

"Gather everyone who can move, and make arrangements with the government. I'll give you an hour to prepare."

"We will launch a surprise attack on the Demonic Sect's branch altar in one hour. Once everything inside is organized, we will discuss with my master how to distribute it."

Having said that, he stepped forward and placed his index finger on the man's shoulder: "Remember this, if you dare to embezzle a single copper coin, I'll have your heads chopped off. I'm not a gentleman, and don't even think about deceiving me. Give me the money, and I'll do the job, understand?"

Manager Huo was still thinking of making friends and venting his grievances, but he swallowed back all the words that were on the tip of his tongue. How could this killer be so unreasonable?

"I understand, but there are two elders at this branch of the Demonic Sect, one of whom just arrived. Are you sure there's no problem, young hero?"

Lu Ming glanced at him. He was in a hurry and didn't have time to waste here: "I'll add another thousand taels to my gift after it's done. If I keep arguing, I'll add another thousand."

"If you can't handle it, I'll find someone else. Don't be jealous then. It's just a branch of the Demonic Sect, not like we're going to attack Blackwood Cliff!"

"Put your hand down between your legs and see if you still have a basket? Do you even look like a man anymore!"

"I'll do it right away!"

Watching the shopkeeper hurriedly leave, Lu Ming sneered inwardly. His assertiveness stemmed from his experience in the martial world.

Despite their decades-long friendship with the Huashan Sect, business is business, and they'll still ask for their money. Their repeated emphasis on the danger was simply a ploy to minimize the number of people involved and maximize their share of the spoils.

To deal with this kind of seasoned veteran, you have to be firm and decisive. Let him know that he can't be fooled and that the consequences are unbearable, and he'll naturally become obedient.

The advantage of seasoned veterans is their ability to adapt to changing circumstances; given enough strength, they can get things done quickly and efficiently.

In less than an hour, Manager Huo had gathered a group of skilled men. In addition to the guards from the trading company, there were also bodyguards from his own escort agency, totaling about a hundred people.

Lu Ming, sword in his left hand and right hand behind his back, took a step in the courtyard. A surge of Zixia True Qi, accompanied by a gust of wind, immediately sent those with weaker strength flying backward.

Only those with greater strength could stand firm, their faces filled with astonishment. They never imagined that someone so young could possess such profound inner strength; truly worthy of being a disciple of Mount Hua!

"I am Lu Ming of the Huashan Sect. You will all be rewarded with silver for your hard work in attacking the Demonic Sect's branch. After taking Hua'an Prefecture, you will earn even more silver in the future. I won't go into details. Now, grab your weapons and follow me."

"Follow the young hero and wipe out the evil cult!"

The deafening roar of a hundred people shouting together caused Manager Huo's expression to change several times.

He had originally planned to take the opportunity to lower the fees, or even cooperate with the Songshan Sect. Unexpectedly, the declining Huashan Sect produced such a talented disciple who, with just a few words, stirred people's hearts. This performance was even better than Yue Buqun's!

Having already spoken to the authorities, the pedestrians on the west street of the city were also cleared out. Compared to the Sun Moon Sect, they preferred to cooperate with reputable sects, at least those sects were reasonable and didn't indiscriminately kill innocent people like the demonic sects.

Now that someone is willing to step forward, everyone's happy to see it happen. If they win, they'll come out and clean up the mess. If they lose? They'll just have to continue living with their tails between their legs under the oppression of the evil cult.

Even before they got close, two chairs had already been placed at the entrance of the inn, where a man and a woman were waiting with teacups in hand, ready to deliver the goods to them.

Two figures landed silently and stood watching from a distance.

One is Lu Xiaofeng, with whom he had previously sparred, and the other, dressed in flowing white, resembles a singer who can overpower the Four Heavenly Kings.

"Hey, one, two, three, three elders are here, that kid's probably in trouble."

The man in white unfolded his folding fan and waved it slightly. He casually glanced at Lu Mingshi and couldn't help but exclaim, "I'm afraid it's not necessarily him who's in trouble."

"That's true, that kid is really strange. How about we make a bet? If he wins, you help me find evidence of Jin Jiuling's crimes. If you win, I'll help you track down Bai Yu Meiren?"

"Haha, I won't fall for it. Jin Jiuling is not easy to deal with. He's an official, I'm a thief, it's best not to provoke him."

"Tch, boring. How about we bet on how many moves it will take him to defeat the three? I bet it'll be under fifty."

"Alright, I'll bet a jar of 80-year-old Daughter's Red wine!"

"Where can you find an eighty-year-old Daughter's Red wine?"

"There's a jar of it in the prince's residence in Hua'an Prefecture!"