Demon Lord Tang Dynasty

Gao Yi and his party eventually passed through Juyong Pass safely.

Luo Yi did not stop them further, after all, the Lu family had produced legal and reasonable documents, and to stop them further would be to break off relations.

Lu Lingfeng's third uncle, who held the documents, was also very polite to Luo Yi and never showed any dissatisfaction.

Regardless of the circumstances, Luo Yi was a figure of considerable influence, commanding troops and soldiers.

The Lu family may not be afraid, but they certainly don't want to have a conflict with the other party for no reason.

After all, Youzhou is no longer an ordinary place.

Yang Guang has stationed his troops in Zhuojun, and the elite troops of the Sui Dynasty are rapidly converging on Youzhou.

Regardless of what they are thinking or what their ulterior motives are.

At this moment, no one dared to provoke a confrontation.

"This must be Young Master Gao. He is indeed handsome and exceptionally talented."

This third uncle of Lu Lingfeng was different from Lu Lingfeng and also quite different from the old man surnamed Lu from that day.

If it weren't for Lu Lingfeng's introduction, no one would have guessed he was from a prominent family based solely on his appearance.

It's not that they're ugly.

Rather, in terms of temperament, this person did not have the arrogance that can be seen at a glance among scions of noble families. On the contrary, he exuded a smooth and sophisticated air from head to toe.

"Haha, I was so happy that I forgot. I am here to welcome Young Master Gao on the orders of my family head. You may call me Lu Laosan."

Lu Laosan smiled very familiarly.

"My third uncle has always been in charge of the family's external affairs, so..."

Lu Lingfeng explained in a low voice, his face showing a hint of something he wanted to say but hesitated.

Family affairs are similar to the outer sect manager of a sect. Their responsibility is to deal with people. In a family like the Lu family, they may also be involved in business matters.

No wonder she has such a smooth and sophisticated demeanor.

However, judging from Lu Lingfeng's expression, it was clear that core members of the Lu family, like him, did not think much of this kind of work.

This also shows that this third son of Lu is probably not a direct descendant of the Lu family.

"Thank you for getting me out of that predicament, Manager Lu," Gao Yi said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lu Laosan waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I dare not accept such praise, I dare not accept such praise."

"Young Master Gao is Ling Feng's friend and also the distinguished guest of the Lu family mentioned by the family head. These are all things that our family should do."

After saying that, she smiled and looked at Gao Yi.

"Although we have passed Juyong Pass, it is unlikely that Luo Yi will cause any more trouble. However, Hebei is becoming increasingly turbulent, and it is not good to delay for too long. Let's continue on our way."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingfeng nodded in agreement.

But Gao Yi didn't react at all, looking at Lu Laosan with a half-smile, as if he hadn't heard what was said before.

Lu Laosan, being in charge of the Lu family's external affairs, was naturally adept at reading people. He immediately noticed Gao Yi's odd behavior and asked with a smile:

"Young Master Gao, is there anything else important?"

Gao Yi chuckled and shook his head: "I'm new here, how can I talk about important matters?"

"However, before setting off, Steward Lu should at least say where he's going, shouldn't he?"

"oops……"

Lu Laosan gently raised his hand and patted his forehead.

"I'm really getting old, I'm becoming less and less useful. Look at my memory, I actually forgot to say it."

Lu Laosan cursed himself several times before continuing:

"Young Master Gao, please don't take offense. When we came, the patriarch instructed us that you are free to bring your men to Pingzhou. The Lu family has already made all the necessary arrangements."

"Pingzhou? Does Steward Lu have a map on him?"

"Well, I left in a hurry and didn't bring this with me," Lu Laosan said regretfully, shaking his head.

"However, Young Master Gao, rest assured, although Pingzhou is not as prosperous as the fertile lands of the Central Plains, it is by no means a barren and cold place. Moreover, the Lu family will do its best to provide you with everything you need."

"hehe."

Gao Yi chuckled softly but remained silent, only shaking his head.

"Oh? Could it be that Young Master Gao doesn't like Pingzhou? How about Youzhou? That's the center of Hebei, and the region where my Lu family has the greatest influence."

Lu Laosan didn't mind and instead suggested a second location.

Unfortunately, Gao Yi shook his head once again.

Only a fool would go to Youzhou.

Putting aside the fact that it was the Lu family's stronghold.

Just consider the current situation in Youzhou, which was the starting point for Yang Guang's northern expedition.

Soldiers from all over the land are swarming in, claiming to number in the millions.

Unless Gao Yi is insane, he wouldn't lead his troops there.

The two rejections made Lu Laosan's expression stiffen.

"this……"

"Old Master Lu once said that the Lu family had the ability to arrange things anywhere in Hebei. Is that true?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Laosan's lips twitched, and he had an urge to directly retort that he was bragging.

But thinking of the person Gao Yi was talking about, he swallowed his words back.

"Indeed...that's right."

Gao Yi smiled and nodded:

"Very well, I think Cangzhou is a good choice. What's your opinion, Steward Lu?"

"Cangzhou?"

Lu Laosan frowned, but soon his brows relaxed again.

"Alright, I have no right to offer any suggestions, but the patriarch has already given instructions that the Lu family can cooperate with whatever Young Master Gao has his eye on, and so shall Cangzhou be Cangzhou."

Old Lu nodded emphatically, a bright smile spreading across his face.

"There is a small town a few dozen miles away. I have made arrangements for Young Master Gao and his soldiers to rest there for the time being, and then we can set off tomorrow for Cangzhou."

……

Under the cover of night, Lu Laosan's fat figure nimbly flipped up, touched the windowsill with his toes, and then drifted away like a swallow.

After a short while, Lu Laosan quietly landed in a small courtyard.

He skillfully pushed open the door, and a straight figure stood in the darkness.

"Master of the family." Old Man Lu bowed respectfully.

"How is it?" the Lu family patriarch asked in a low voice from the darkness.

"Master Sidao's judgment is certainly accurate; this child is indeed extraordinary."

"If I hadn't arrived in time, even with the Eighteen Riders of Yanyun protecting Luo Yi, the situation would have been unpredictable."

Upon hearing this, the head of the Lu family nodded in satisfaction.

"Having guts and ability is a good thing; it would be disappointing if someone were truly useless."

"The stronger and more capable he is in combat, the more beneficial it will be to my Lu family."

The head of the Lu family was still shrouded in darkness, but judging from his voice, he must be smiling.

"The patriarch is wise, but he did not choose Pingzhou."

"What? Could it be that he chose Youzhou?"

"No, he has his eye on Cangzhou."

Upon hearing this, the head of the Lu family was clearly somewhat surprised.

"Cangzhou, could this boy really be related to the Gao family?" The head of the Lu family muttered to himself.

But he quickly shook his head again:

"It's alright, let it be. Although it's not what we expected, Cangzhou has other advantages as well, and it won't affect the overall plan."

"Yes." Old Lu nodded.

"Go and make the arrangements. If you want to take, you must first give. As long as it's not excessive, try your best to meet his demands. Like I said, the stronger he is, the more advantageous it is for me."

"Once they enter Hebei, they will never escape the control of my Lu family."