CHAPTER 234: CHAPTER 234 SWORD CULTIVATOR YAN HONGXIA

Yan Hongxia fluttered down onto the wall top.

Wearing a clean and neat red dress, her figure was petite and her appearance charming, yet her whole body emitted a fierce sword Qi, and her gaze at Lu Zheng carried a hint of curiosity and puzzlement.

"Who are you, why do you know the ’Feiyu Riding the Dawn Sword Scripture’?"

"Outer disciple of White Cloud Temple, Lu Zheng."

Step one, immediately report his affiliation.

Yan Hongxia blinked, "I’ve heard of White Cloud Temple, is it a Daoist sect?"

"Yes." Lu Zheng nodded.

"Then you..."

Yan Hongxia was taken aback, wondering why Lu Zheng, who was a Daoist, was also cultivating the sword control technique of a sword cultivator.

Lu Zheng said, "I acquired this sword control technique in the Netherworld from a ghost corpse named Bai Yuqing."

Step two, explain the source of the cultivation technique.

Yan Hongxia blinked, feeling that Lu Zheng did not address the question directly, leaving her momentarily confused.

"Lu... Young Master Lu..."

The father and son of the Lin family cautiously approached after circumventing the large-headed corpse infant.

"What should be done about this woman and this, this monster?"

"Go report to the authorities." Lu Zheng advised Lin Kongzhu, "Inform the government office to send people to handle this aftermath. From what this young lady said, she might be a wanted criminal of the Anomaly Suppression Bureau."

"Yes, yes, that’s right!"

Lin Kongzhu repeatedly nodded, instructing Lin Zhijing to take some servants to report to the authorities, and then looked towards Yan Hongxia again and asked, "I wonder, who might this young lady be?"

Yan Hongxia boldly said, "I saw a strong corpse Qi rising here and wanted to come and help.

I didn’t expect that upon arrival, the matter had already concluded.

Of course, I didn’t expect to encounter a fellow sword cultivator either."

At this point, Yan Hongxia addressed Lu Zheng, "Cloud Ascending Mountain and Feiyu Mountain are not far apart, which is why I recognize this sword technique."

Lu Zheng nodded, "I see."

Lin Kongzhu hurriedly said, "It’s late at night and damp outside, not suitable for conversation. Perhaps everyone could move to the front hall, where I will arrange for the kitchen to prepare some late-night snacks."

Yan Hongxia’s eyes lit up at the words, "Thank you very much!"

...

Meanwhile, while the Lin family went to the government office’s arresting officer’s room to call for help and investigate the identity of the Taoist-robed woman, Lu Zheng and the others along with Yan Hongxia had moved to the front hall, where Lin Kongzhu accompanied them. He summoned the chef to prepare a simple meal as a midnight snack.

As soon as they sat down, Lin Kongzhu briefly narrated the events to Yan Hongxia in detail.

"Oh, that’s unfortunate for your son then, choosing to provoke others for no reason."

Lin Kongzhu was helpless.

Yan Hongxia looked at Lu Zheng, "So you came to the Lin family and found that woman and the corpse infant?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "Yes."

Yan Hongxia nodded back, not particularly concerned about this, as individuals with only fifty years of Dao practice were not enough to catch her attention.

"Unexpectedly, the scripture from Feiyu Mountain turned up in the Netherworld, unclear whether it was stolen by someone or brought there by a deceased disciple."

Yan Hongxia shook her head and looked at Lu Zheng incredulously, "So you cultivate both Daoist techniques and this ’Sword Control Scripture’ now?"

Lu Zheng nodded, "Yes."

"A genius!" Yan Hongxia exclaimed in surprise.

Lu Zheng smiled modestly, "You flatter me."

Yan Hongxia shook her head repeatedly, "No, the annals record that those who can pursue two paths in cultivation are geniuses among geniuses!"

"Those are the recorded ones, many others unrecorded have perished halfway," Lu Zheng said humbly.

Yan Hongxia: ???

No one had ever explained the annals to her from this perspective before.

"Hmm, what you said seems... to make sense?" Yan Hongxia murmured while chewing on pork elbow meat.

Liu Qingyan’s eyes twinkled, feeling amused.

"Then Miss Yan, what’s your purpose for coming to Wanfu County?" Liu Qingyan asked with a smile.

Yan Hongxia looked at Liu Qingyan, unable to decipher her background, but judging she must be a fox spirit from her addressing Huangfu Ning as cousin.

"No special reason, just turned out successful in cultivation and decided to come out for chivalry and justice!" Yan Hongxia declared, patting her chest, "I’ve been out for over three years, killing many demons and monsters causing harm to humans!"

"Admiration! My admiration!" Lu Zheng cupped his hands.

Despite Yan Hongxia’s petite figure, it was apparent she was a successful person.

"I remember White Cloud Temple is in Jizhou, are you out traveling too?" Yan Hongxia curiously looked at Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan, "How did you meet, was it love at first sight while subduing demons?"

She wasn’t blind and could clearly see their relationship.

Moreover, she was familiar with operas and did not discriminate against love between humans and demons.

Liu Qingyan blushed at the words.

Lu Zheng explained, "I apprenticed at the White Cloud Sub-temple in Tonglin County as merely an outer disciple, haven’t been to Jizhou yet."

"Oh, I see!"

Yan Hongxia nodded, "I didn’t know White Cloud Temple expanded to Yizhou, but it makes sense, as Yizhou doesn’t have a strong sect, and there are many Daoist temples, it’s natural for White Cloud Temple to be there."

Lu Zheng introduced, "Qingyan’s family runs a medical clinic in the county, her medical skills are excellent, she heals and diagnoses accurately."

"Really!" Yan Hongxia exclaimed with wide eyes, nodding knowingly, "So that’s how it is, I wondered why I couldn’t tell..."

"The Huangfu family is local to Wanfu County and always acts kindly."

Casual conversation flowed among them, avoiding sensitive topics, while Yan Hongxia shared her demon-slaying experiences and Lu Zheng recounted the recent Feng Jin incident, capturing Lin Kongzhu’s interest.

Then he realized, Liu Qingyan hadn’t been boasting or lying before, Lu Zheng was genuinely a disciple of a major sect and had connections with officials from the Yizhou Anomaly Suppression Bureau.

When you’ve reached a certain level of strength, friends naturally increase.

The group chatted for half an hour, enjoying a midnight snack, and Lin Kongzhu arranged a side room for Yan Hongxia, allowing everyone to rest.

...

"Lu Lang."

"Hmm?"

"I’ve started cultivating the ’Feiyu Riding the Dawn Sword Scripture’, is there something..."

"No worries, I acquired it from the Netherworld, just don’t pass it on externally, cultivate it with ease."

"Okay, good."

...

The next morning.

"Brother Lu, good morning! Miss Liu, good morning!"

"Miss Yan, good morning!"

Liu Qingyan invited, "Miss Yan, we’re heading home, if you’re free, why not join us?"

"Home, to Tonglin County?" Yan Hongxia asked.

"Yes." Liu Qingyan smiled, "Yu Ling Garden in Tonglin County has some famous operas, they’re quite enjoyable."

Yan Hongxia’s eyes brightened, feeling tempted.

"Alright! I’m free anyway, just might go visit Tonglin County."

...

So, they bid farewell to the Lin family, Lu Zheng accepted the five hundred coins and treasure notes given by Lin Kongzhu, Liu Qingyan consoled Xiao Yuzhen, and then together they boarded a carriage toward Huangfu Manor.