Chapter 273: Are you Xiao Yue's boyfriend?

"Ning Cheng, you've finally returned!"

Several figures landed on the South Heaven Gate.

These people wore the War Mansion's standard treasure uniforms; they must be from the War Mansion.

"Secretary."

Ning Cheng hurried forward to meet them.

"Ning Cheng, how did the mission go?"

As the Secretary spoke, his gaze swept over the few people who had been rescued.

When she saw the descendant of the tribulation-transcending senior, her gaze stopped.

"Secretary, I have not failed the mission; the task was completed perfectly."

"Good, good, good!"

The Secretary couldn't help but feel excited, repeatedly calling out "good" several times.

Then he walked forward slowly, stood before the descendant of the tribulation-transcending senior, and said softly: "Qingyun niece, do you still remember me?"

The woman called Qingyun raised her head, her gaze lingering on the Secretary for a long while.

Finally, her hoarse voice spoke: "You... you are Uncle Xu?"

Her pronunciation sounded strange, as if she hadn't spoken in many years.

"It's really me; you've returned to Lan Xing—this is not an illusion."

Xu Secretary noticed her condition.

Whether it was her or the others around her, they still felt like they were dreaming, unable to believe this was real.

"Really... Uncle Xu..."

Qingyun slowly surveyed her surroundings, and only then did her body begin to tremble.

"It's true; you've returned to Lan Xing—you all have returned to Lan Xing; from now on you need never fear the demon tribe's harm again!"

Xu Secretary said firmly.

To strengthen their confidence, while speaking he actually employed a sound-related secret technique, dispelling the doubts in the hearts of these eight people.

"Wuu..."

Someone began to cry first.

That cry made the others unable to hold back; they each clutched their heads and wept bitterly.

Xu Secretary said nothing more, letting them vent their emotions.

"Secretary, this time we could complete the mission entirely thanks to Lu Xun..."

At this moment, the Six Realms Immortal Cultivator Ning Cheng began to praise Lu Xun.

"Lu Xun."

After Ning Cheng finished speaking, Xu Secretary looked toward Lu Xun, his eyes full of admiration.

He had heard of Lu Xun's name before, but this was the first time he had seen him.

"The credit for this matter, the War Mansion will not forget; recently Lan Xing has been somewhat chaotic, with many affairs, but once everything is settled, the War Mansion will give you a reward as well."

Xu Secretary promised.

"Thank you, Xu Secretary."

As for rewards, Lu Xun naturally would not refuse.

This is what he deserves.

"By the way, Secretary, there's one more thing..."

Ning Cheng decided to speak of Ahui's matter on behalf of Fei Tai'a.

Midway through speaking, he raised his hand and set up a soundproof barrier to prevent the sound from leaking out.

"A demon tribe woman?"

Xu Secretary's expression changed upon hearing Ning Cheng's words.

Beside him, Fei Tai'a was extremely nervous.

Regarding his affair with Ahui, Lu Xun probably also knew about it.

Several decades ago, the two met at the Ancient Road Node.

Ahui, for some unknown reason, took a liking to Fei Tai'a and thus disguised herself as a human woman to approach him.

After experiencing many things at the Ancient Road Node, Fei Tai'a likewise fell in love with Ahui.

Then Ahui's identity was discovered, which also caused a great misunderstanding, leading Fei Tai'a to despair.

That's roughly the story.

Only this time, when Fei Tai'a went again to Yao Xing, did he discover that decades had passed and Ahui, like him, was trapped by her inner demons, unable to make any progress.

Only then did the two let go of their past grievances, and Ahui decided to go with Fei Tai'a to Lan Xing.

This decision required great courage.

Especially under the current circumstances.

Fei Tai'a had already made the worst preparations: if the human high authorities were to imprison Ahui, he would go along with her.

Initially Fei Tai'a actually wanted to stay on Yao Xing, but Ahui refused.

Ahui coming to Lan Xing still might be accepted.

If Fei Tai'a stayed on Yao Xing, there would be only a dead end.

"Secretary, although she is a demon tribe woman, she is absolutely a good demon; these past few months, without her help we would have died countless times..."

"Yes, Secretary..."

The other members of the suicide squad all pleaded for mercy.

However, no matter how others pleaded, Director Xu kept his brows tightly furrowed, saying nothing.

Such an expression made Fei Tai'a feel uneasy and anxious.

Director, I feel that Madam has no issues; her strength isn't particularly strong, and she poses no threat to us. If possible, I am willing to exchange this merit for the opportunity to let Madam stay.

Lu Xun spoke.

Lu Xun...

Lu Xun's words made Fei Tai'a feel especially moved.

Instantly arose a feeling of 'having such a disciple, what more could one ask for?'

After Fu Yue and Fu Xue exchanged a glance, Fu Yue said, 'Uncle Xu, why not give her a chance?'

Where is she?

Perhaps the words of Lu Xun and Fu Yue had an effect, and Uncle Xu finally spoke.

In the space I created.

Lu Xun said.

Director Xu pondered for a moment, then raised his hand and waved, and a layer of illusion appeared around them.

Let me take a look.

Then he spoke in a deep voice.

Lu Xun released Ah Hui from the inner space.

Ah Hui, this is Director Xu of the War Manor.

Fei Tai'a hurriedly introduced her.

Ah Hui has greeted Director Xu.

Ah Hui bowed gracefully.

Indeed, she is a demon.

Director Xu glanced with his eyes and immediately saw Ah Hui's true form.

As the Director of the War Manor, his strength is naturally formidable; ordinary demon folk cannot hide anything from him.

The demon star has just invaded, and you bring back a demon woman—this is likely to cause trouble.

Director Xu furrowed his brows.

Director, if you're not at ease, lock me up together with her.

Fei Tai'a stepped forward and declared his stance.

That's unnecessary; there is a spiritual herb garden in the War Manor, isolated from the world. Go tend the herbs there first, do not leave, and we'll discuss it again in a few years.

Director Xu had a plan.

Thank you, Director!

Fei Tai'a was overjoyed.

Although Director Xu didn't allow them to go out, this is much better than being locked up.

Captain Zhang, take them to the No. 18 Spiritual Herb Garden, be careful, and do not reveal her identity.

Yes, Director.

Seeing that Fei Tai'a had no objections, Director Xu made the arrangements.

Lu Xun, this is the recipe for Immortal Brew; let's have a good drink together in a few years.

Goodbye, Teacher.

Goodbye, cultivate well, I'm optimistic about you, haha~

At the parting, Fei Tai'a handed Lu Xun a recipe.

Captain Zhang led him and Ah Hui away.

Qing Yun!

At that moment, an excited voice sounded.

Several more figures descended.

These should be Qing Yun's family; leading them is a beautiful woman in her thirties.

Mom.

Qing Yun flung herself into the other's embrace.

She also looks about thirty, roughly the same age as her mother.

You know, Immortal Cultivation can maintain one's youthful appearance.

This is enough to show how terrifying the demon prison is.

What about the Tribulation Crossing senior?

Lu Xun's gaze swept over the crowd, but he did not see any senior seemingly at the Tribulation Crossing stage.

They might be in closed-door cultivation or the like.

The Tribulation Crossing stage is perilous and unpredictable; cultivators at this stage rarely venture out.

Qing Yun, come, I'll take you to see your father.

After reuniting, Qing Yun's mother decided to take her to see her father.

Mm!

Qing Yun nodded heavily.

Director Xu, everyone, this great kindness will surely be repaid once our family is reunited.

Sister-in-law, please don't.

Qing Yun's mother bowed deeply to everyone.

Director Xu hurriedly helped him up.

Qingyun's mother released the flying vessel, preparing to help Qingyun aboard, but Qingyun turned around and came to stand before Lu Xun.

"Thank you, Lu Xun."

She bowed, then earnestly stared at Lu Xun for a moment, memorizing his appearance, before boarding the flying vessel together with her mother.

"Ma Qiang, settle them down."

"Yes, Director."

After they left, Director Xu ordered his subordinates to arrange the other seven people.

The main mission this time was actually to rescue Qingyun.

These seven were just along for the ride.

They had once been geniuses of Lan Xing, but after being imprisoned for so long, they couldn't even compare to their peers of mediocre talent, let alone true geniuses.

Several decades is enough to change many things.

"Elder Fu, Lu Xun, I still have matters to attend to, so I won't keep you company here."

Director Xu also left.

"Lu Xun, the Heavenly Dao Battlefield is about to open; if you can break through to the fifth level before then, you may have a chance to participate. These are the Three Flowers Pill and Divine Storehouse Pill we prepared for you, which can help you condense a better Mysterious Pill and achieve a better breakthrough into the Divine Storehouse Realm."

After Director Xu left, Fu Xue stepped forward and handed over two bottles of pills.

Three Flowers Pill, Divine Storehouse Pill!

Both are fifth-grade pills, yet their price exceeds that of some sixth-grade restorative pills.

Because both can be used to break through realms.

Among all pills, those usable for breaking through realms are the most expensive category.

For example, the Three Flowers Pill not only increases the chance of forming a core when congealing a pill, but also yields a better Mysterious Pill.

Likewise, the Divine Storehouse Pill is used to break through to the fifth level of martial cultivation, the Divine Storehouse Realm.

"Thank you, teacher."

Lu Xun received them.

He himself is a pill master and could actually concoct them himself.

However, Fu Xue meant well, and Lu Xun found it hard to refuse.

"Alright, rest a bit, then seize the time to cultivate; strive to break through to the fifth level as soon as possible."

Fu Xue said.

She also prepared to go cultivate.

The appearance of the Ancient God will speed up the opening of the Heavenly Dao Battlefield; it will open within a few days.

During these days, Lan Xing can accelerate in the starry sky; once the Heavenly Dao Battlefield ends, Lan Xing can enter the Dark Universe to escape this Ancient Road Node.

Here, the presence of the Ancient God makes things overly dangerous for all spirit stars.

While she was speaking, Fu Yue stood silently to the side, watching.

In the past, she paid little attention to Lu Xun.

Nowadays, however, her gaze occasionally falls on Lu Xun.

This shows Lu Xun's weight in her heart has quietly changed.

Lu Xun was preparing to leave with Chu Youqing and Murong Wan when, suddenly, a figure appeared soundlessly not far away.

"Who is this?"

Lu Xun startled.

This person arrived very quickly, without making a sound.

"Father... how did you come here?"

Fu Yue saw the arrival and was somewhat surprised.

Fu Xue, meanwhile, instinctively averted her gaze.

Father!

Good grief, this is the father of Fu Yue and Fu Xue.

Lu Xun couldn't help but look, and saw a man dressed in green robes, with an indifferent demeanor.

He had no trace of energy fluctuation, like an utterly ordinary middle-aged man, yet when he stood there, he seemed to merge with heaven and earth.

"He must be an expert."

The more so, the more it shows his extraordinariness.

Some experts, after reaching a certain level of strength, return to simplicity.

"I came to see my son-in-law."

The man in green robes said lightly.

As he spoke, his gaze turned toward Lu Xun.

"Are you Xiao Yue's boyfriend?"

After sizing up Lu Xun with two glances, he spoke.

Lu Xun:???