Are you crazy? Trying to trick him into military service? He's the number one dragon on the fro

"Lin Ruoxue!"

"exist!"

Just before leaving, Lu Xiao seemed to remember something, turned his head and whispered.

Lin Ruoxue trembled with fear and subconsciously straightened her posture like a soldier, but her rapid breathing betrayed her extreme nervousness.

Seeing this, Lu Xiao nodded slightly and strode out of the house.

"I'll call you when I need you!"

"I'm going out for a bit now. You stay put and behave yourself. Any unauthorized actions... you know the consequences!"

Without waiting for Lin Ruoxue's response, he strode away from home.

As he arrived at the town's market, Lu Xiao shook his head repeatedly, thinking to himself, "What kind of lives do people live in this era?"

They were all emaciated and pale, and some even chased after the cargo wagons, hoping to find some scraps to fill their stomachs.

But that was clearly swill that had been taken out of the restaurant and was about to be sent to the pigsty.

In the town's market, there wasn't much grain, fruit, or vegetable, and only a few kinds of rice, chives, and scallions. Not a single chicken, duck, or goose was in sight.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Xiao realized that he still had food at home, so he didn't plan to buy any more to take home. Instead, he went straight to the only blacksmith shop in town.

"Shopkeeper, what kind of weapons do you sell in your shop?"

"Coming right here, young master, this way please!"

"You've come to the right place! Swords, spears, halberds—all kinds of weapons—you can find whatever you're looking for in this shop!"

As Zhang the blacksmith said, the shop was filled with forged weapons such as broadswords, swords, and iron axes, and indeed, it had everything!

He glanced at it briefly, then his gaze finally settled on a long sword, and he fell into deep thought.

Given his habits, using a knife as a weapon would be perfect, but the Linglong Pagoda teaches him spear techniques, which is a bit of a mismatch.

Helpless, Lu Xiao had no choice but to turn around and walk to a long spear displayed in the center of the blacksmith's shop, intending to take it down.

But the next moment, Zhang the blacksmith quickly stepped forward, grabbed his hand, spun him around, and said with a forced smile:

"Young master, that spear is our shop's prized possession, not easily sold, and at an extremely high price!"

"You seem to be a novice in martial arts? This old man suggests that you choose a different weapon, young master!"

"You look down on me?"

Lu Xiao was furious; he knew exactly what his boss was thinking.

So, ignoring Zhang the blacksmith's advice and obstruction, he jumped over the counter and snatched the jet-black spear.

The moment he held it, he felt a slight coolness emanating from the gun, and based on the feel, he judged that the gun was forged from refined iron.

But from his modern perspective, it's probably not even as durable as an ordinary dagger.

That's just how things are; there's nothing he can do about it!

Whoosh!

Lu Xiao grabbed his spear and walked out of the blacksmith's shop. He silently recalled the first three spear techniques on the parchment scroll and tried to imitate them.

Immediately, shouts rang out, startling passersby who quickly scattered.

"Great gun!"

After experiencing the gun, he took out a silver note from his pocket and asked:

"How much is this gun? I'll buy it!"

"Three...no, ten taels of silver!"

Zhang the blacksmith's eyes widened. He originally wanted to say thirty taels, but upon seeing Lu Xiao's expression, he immediately changed his mind.

This black dragon spear had been on display in his shop for almost seven years, but no one had ever been able to lift it.

After all, this is the weapon of Long Congyun, the invincible general of the Great Zhou Dynasty!

The blacksmith dared not underestimate him and quickly bowed to Lu Xiao.

"Young master, you are truly exceptionally talented! This is Long Congyun, the invincible general of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I wish you continued success in every battle!"

"Is that so? A general's troops are just right for me!"

Upon hearing the origin of the Black Dragon Spear, Lu Xiao was so delighted that he waved it several times on the spot, soon drawing cheers from passersby.

This was the first time they had ever seen a boy wield a gun so skillfully!

Some people were even moved to tears:

"General Long's mantle has been taken up..."

Lu Xiao savored the admiration and praise of the onlookers, then tossed ten taels of silver to Zhang the blacksmith, hoisted his Black Dragon Spear, and strode away.

"I'm leaving now. I'll let you guys show off your guns another time!"

He walked and stopped frequently, pondering the Dragon Shadow Limitless Spear Technique from time to time, and it took him most of the day to finally return to Sangzi Village.

Just as he was about to go home, he suddenly saw a slender hand reach out and pull him into a dilapidated courtyard.

Lu Xiao looked over in surprise and saw a woman in her early twenties, with fair skin and a voluptuous figure, staring at him with bright, sparkling eyes.

"Lu Lang, I saw you brandishing your gun by the roadside from afar. I was so happy, and I was thinking, should I ask you to help sharpen the gun at home?"

"You have two guns in your hands, but I wonder if you're as invincible as your sister-in-law thinks!"

"Come on, let's go inside and chat. I'll help you clear up your doubts!"

"Sister Liu, wait!"

Lu Xiao was startled by the other person's lewd words and quickly shook him off, his expression becoming extremely serious:

"I have other things to do, so I can't chat with you any longer!"

After saying that, he prepared to slip away, but Aunt Liu was faster and grabbed him again.

Lu Xiao couldn't help but sigh silently.

This Mrs. Liu is a widow in their village. Three years ago, her husband joined the army and never returned. Since then, she has lived a lonely life, taking care of her parents-in-law until their deaths.

Many people advised her to remarry, but she refused and even drove away the thugs who coveted her on her own.

Others may not know, but Lu Xiao knows very well that Aunt Liu likes men with his physique and personality the most, so she often uses the excuse of asking for help to go to Lu Xiao's house and pester him.

The original owner was shy and only had eyes for Lin Ruoxue, that little fairy, so she always rejected Aunt Liu's advances.

To clear her name, it's best to avoid provoking her if possible.

Today, Aunt Liu simply couldn't shake the image of the boy wielding a spear from her mind, and disregarding everything else, she pulled him into the house to talk.

"You... don't mean you despise Aunt Liu for being a withered woman?"

Seeing that the boy did not respond, Sister Liu suddenly burst into tears, which aroused pity in people's hearts.

Unable to break free from the other person's hands that were cupping his face, and unwilling to be tempted, Lu Xiao had no choice but to immerse his mind in the strange space to resist.

But to his surprise, the second bright lamp inside the exquisite pagoda was half lit!

Lu Xiao was greatly shocked. Recalling how he obtained the Blood Tempering Pill, he couldn't help but feel secretly curious:

Could it be... that winning over a beautiful woman really can ignite this bright eye and grant rewards?

"Lu Lang..."

As I pondered, I heard Liu's soft, weak voice calling out from beside me.

Lu Xiao snapped back to his senses, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes before he smiled and nodded:

"good!"

"Since Mrs. Liu is so hospitable, I'll come inside with you and we can chat!"