"Clang —"

"Sir, please calm down … Calm down …"

In the main pavilion, Lord Lu angrily smashed the vase beside him into pieces. The guards were terrified.

Only then did Lord Lu, Lu Chengfu, who was carried back by the guards, wake up. He did not know what had happened.

As the guard recounted the incident in a trembling voice, he was instantly enraged. The two beauties in his hands had actually run away just like that!

The furious Lu Chengfu ordered a search warrant to be issued throughout the city. In order to vent his anger, he vowed to capture those two beauties!

Lu Chengfu kicked the guard out, and his fat body sank into the armchair. He called the maidservant over and said, "Where's my nephew?

Tell him to come and see me. "

"Sir, the gentleman from the imperial city has arrived. Young Master Qilian is receiving him in the backyard."

"What?"

Lu Chengfu's eyes widened in an instant. He seemed to want to stand up in shock, but his fat body only shook and he did not get up.

"Quick, quick, quick, change my clothes. I want to meet this gentleman."

In the backyard of the Lu family.

Bai Chen sat in the courtyard with a book in his hand closed. He looked up at the young man standing upright in front of him.

"What do you know?"

"Sir, I know all six arts and have a retentive memory."

Bai Chen nodded and continued, "Before I teach you, let me ask you a question. Why do you want to practice swordsmanship?"

Lu Qilian stood with his sword in hand, frowning slightly. This gentleman from the imperial city was indeed different from the person who had taught him before. He did not flatter him, nor did he complain that his foundation was not good and was unwilling to teach him.

Lu Qilian's sparkling eyes were as bright as the Milky Way, full of determination.

"Sir, I want to be like my father!

I want to lead troops into battle and be invincible! "

Bai Chen understood. He had heard of Grand Commandant Lu's glorious deeds.

Lu Chengen was originally a famous general of the Suchen Empire. He led troops to expand the territory and was victorious in every battle. Later, he returned home and was conferred the title of Grand Commandant.

However, after the new Emperor ascended the throne, it gradually fell silent, and people gradually forgot about it.

"It's good to have great ambitions, but I still have to make it clear. Your talent is limited, and your foundation is not good. If you insist on cultivating, this path will be very difficult."

Bai Chen stood up. His gaze was not harsh, but his aura was noble. His words mercilessly exposed the young man's facade.

His merciless words were like whips that lashed at the young man's body, causing him to bleed profusely.

The young man's eyes were like torches. He didn't lose heart and said, "I know, but I won't give up!"

Bai Chen smiled. Her courage was commendable. He liked it.

"Give me the sword."

Lu Qi said excitedly, "Sir, do you approve of me?!"

"Nonsense, I'll only demonstrate it once. Watch carefully."

Bai Chen nimbly took Lu Qilian's sword. The spiritual aura on the sword was lustrous, and it was as light as a bird. The blade was slender and bright, but it was still inferior to his own Fuchen Sword.

After all, Fuchen had followed him for many years and had already nurtured its own intelligence.

"The name of the sword, Honglu," Lu Qilian said hurriedly.

Bai Chen smiled slightly. He turned his wrist and took a step back. Instantly, the sword danced in the air, causing everyone's eyes to light up.

It was an extremely moving aura. It was as if the elegance and magnificence of heaven and earth had gathered on Bai Chen at the same time.

It was only the most basic swordsmanship movement, but when Bai Chen performed it, it was like the clear moonlight under a tranquil stream. It was like the ice and snow on the peak of a steep mountain that would not melt. It was as graceful as a swan, and as graceful as a swimming dragon. It was beautiful, but at the same time, it had a sharp momentum.

Lu Qilian couldn't help but stare. Compared to this, the swordsmanship that he had practiced for so long was just fancy and impractical!

Bai Chen withdrew his sword momentum and stood still.

"Have you memorized it?"

Lu Qilian watched Bai Chen's demonstration almost obsessively. He couldn't help but sit down and fall into deep contemplation.

Bai Chen smiled with satisfaction. He had integrated some sword intent into his every move, which was of great help to Lu Qilian now. It would pave the foundation for his future cultivation.

Bai Chen was also adding wings to his current subordinate, Ling Fan, and strengthening his power.

If he wanted to get rid of Ling Yu, he had to first disintegrate his power from the inside. It was very wise to sow discord and sow discord. Roping in the eldest son of Grand Commandant Lu, who had a high status.

After a while, Lu Qilian finally woke up from his contemplation. He thanked Bai Chen again and again, but there was a subtle look in his eyes when he looked at Bai Chen.

This subtle look was noticed by Bai Chen, who had always been observant. Bai Chen's heart skipped a beat. He felt that Lu Qilian probably already knew that he was an imposter. He said, "If you have something to say, just say it. I want to hear your thoughts."

Lu Qilian looked confused and said, "Sir, what do you mean?

I don't understand. Please tell me. "

Still pretending!

Little guy, you are still too inexperienced in front of me!

Bai Chen did not say anything. He just looked at him.

The two of them were in a deadlock for a long time. In the end, Lu Qilian could not withstand Bai Chen's penetrating gaze. He said in a discouraged tone, "Sir, you are really amazing. Qilian has lost."

Bai Chen sneered in his heart. You have never won from the beginning.

Bai Chen also saw through Lu Qilian's disguise just now. If it were not for his keen observation, he would have been deceived by his pure appearance.

However, he was still inexperienced and Bai Chen saw through him.

Lu Qilian immediately confessed everything. "I know that you were not sent by my father. But when you appeared that night, I was not sure who you were, so I made up an identity. I did not expect that you would not have any ill intentions towards me. Instead, you taught me such exquisite swordsmanship."

"I'm really ashamed of being deceived by you, sir."

Lu Qilian's head lowered as he spoke. He was very guilty. Bai Chen's scrutinizing gaze gradually softened.

To put it simply, Lu Qilian gave Bai Chen a way out that night when he rashly barged in. He gave Bai Chen an identity that he should naturally live in the Lu mansion. He was prepared to break away from Bai Chen's control and wait for Bai Chen to relax before getting rid of Bai Chen.

He did not expect that not only did Bai Chen not assassinate him, but he also taught him swordsmanship. That was how he exposed himself.

Bai Chen did not know whether to laugh or cry. It was really a big misunderstanding. However, he could also see that Lu Qilian was not simple!

He had an excellent temperament and his ability to disguise was also extraordinary. He was the best candidate for a strategist!

Bai Chen raised the corner of his mouth and praised, "Not bad."

Lu Qilian suddenly raised his head and said in surprise, "You don't blame me?

I don't understand. Why did you teach me such extraordinary swordsmanship? "

Bai Chen went with the flow and said calmly, "As you said, I am not a teacher sent by your father. However, I am also not an assassin. The purpose of teaching you is to follow me to meet a few people. I will give you an answer."

"Yes!"

Lu Qilian was now dead set on Bai Chen. Even if he was not sent by his father, he was definitely a master!

Following him was the right choice!

Perhaps one day, he could really …

Since Bai Chen had already gained a foothold in the Lu mansion, he naturally had to meet up with Ling Fan and the others. At the same time, he would let Lu Qilian meet Ling Fan and the others. This was the first step to disintegrating the Lu mansion and controlling Lingyu's power!

This time, Bai Chen walked through the gate with his head held high. With Lu Qilian, the eldest young master, protecting him, who would dare to stop him?

Not long after Bai Chen and Lu Qilian left, Lu Chengfu leisurely arrived at Lu Qilian's small courtyard. He saw that the courtyard was empty and there was no one there. Only then did the maidservant inform him that Lu Qilian had gone out with the new teacher.

"Tsk, how troublesome."

After walking a few steps, Lu Chengfu was already panting from exhaustion. He sat down on the stone pier under the pavilion and stopped moving.

"Lord Lu, Lord Lu!"

The leader of the guards hurriedly ran over and bowed to Lu Chengfu with a smile. "Lord Lu, we have found that beauty. She is not far from the west of the city."

"Really?!

Hurry up and prepare a carriage to bring that little beauty back! "

Lu Chengfu's eyes lit up. The fat all over his body shook, and he bounced up like a meatball as he walked out, panting.

At this moment, Bai Chen had already met up with Han Xing and Ling Fan. Han Xing pointed his sword at Lu Qilian and pressed over with a faint murderous intent.

"Who is he?"

Lu Qilian was shocked by the terrifying murderous intent that was unconsciously emitted, but he quickly adjusted himself and did not show any cowardice.

Bai Chen intentionally took a step to the side and blocked the murderous intent directed at Lu Qilian. He gave Han Xing a look.

"It's fine, he's not an enemy."

Only then did Han Xing put away his sword doubtfully.

In a dilapidated temple in the west of the city, many commoners in ragged clothes were squeezed together. They were coughing non-stop, and the entire temple was dilapidated and filled with smoke. Everyone's faces were pale, and there was a circle of bright red spots on their necks. It was very terrifying.

Ling Fan, who was dressed in white, looked out of place among them.

Bai Chen couldn't help but frown and say, "Vermillion Face Lock!"

Han Xing nodded slightly. "Yes, it's only spread among the common people who have no cultivation.

Those who are infected with the Vermillion Face Lock will have their bodies and lungs burned by invisible flames day and night until their lives are devoured by the flames. "

"Ling Qi's ice origin power can only be suppressed, but it can't be eradicated."

Han Xing was a man of few words.

When Bai Chen understood the situation, he immediately became furious and said, "I remember that the Vermillion Beauty Lock is something that is used on people who have committed heinous crimes. What kind of vicious person would use it on defenseless commoners?!"

"It's very likely that Qing City ordered the city to be sealed off in order to control the spread of the plague. However, to abandon the infected citizens is simply insane!"

Lu Qilian, who had followed Bai Chen all the way here, was greatly shocked by this tragic scene. After listening to Bai Chen and Han Xing's words, he was even more speechless.

In his impression, Qing City had always been a prosperous and prosperous place, but he had never seen such a terrible scene. In the backyard of the dilapidated temple, there were countless bones and corpses in the huge pit, and there were many dying people with red spots on their necks in the dilapidated temple.

Lu Qilian only felt his heart tremble, his body was in chaos, and his stomach was churning.

This tragic scene revealed the dark side of Qing City, or rather, this was the real situation of Qing City!

"Don't look, it's not your fault."

Just as he was about to break down, a pair of warm hands covered his eyes, and a low voice echoed in his ears. It was like a clear spring, and immediately calmed his violent state of mind.