Chapter 121: Breaking the Fortune
Seeing Chen Sheng, housekeeper Lan Lin hid her disgust.
"What is this senior's name?"
She greeted the dark-skinned old man and saluted him.
"My name is Zheng Wu, I moved to Iron Apricot Villa with my clan in the past two years. I heard that there is a second-order formation master with outstanding attainments in Wu Qi Mountain, so I have come to the door to ask for a formation."
The black-skinned old man squeezed out a smile on his face, only with his fierce face, slightly awkward.
"Iron Apricot Villa?"
Lan Lin sniffed and couldn't help but glance at Chen Sheng.
The Iron Apricot Villa was the original spirit vein site of Chen Sheng's family, which was mortgaged and sold off decades ago.
"Senior Zheng follow me."
Lan Lin led the way in front, arriving in front of Little Plate Peak to negotiate with the inside.
"Chen Sheng, don't bother me."
An unpleasant voice came from within the cave mansion of the Small Plate Peak, and a tall and elegant lady with a dignified appearance stepped out.
Zheng Wu frowned slightly and glanced at Chen Sheng.
Chen Sheng coughed lightly and smiled awkwardly:
"Man Rong, this time I'm here to introduce you to business. This Fellow Daoist Zheng Wu, is the new owner of the Iron Apricot Villa, the patriarch of the Zheng Clan."
Hearing the words "Iron Apricot Villa", Shi Manrong was stunned for a moment, her emotions complicated.
She had been adopted by the Chen family since she was a child, and had grown up there, practicing formation techniques and getting married and starting a family.
"So it's Fellow Daoist Zheng, please come in and discuss."
Shi Manrong gracefully raised her hand and opened the formation.
Chen Sheng showed a happy face and entered the Small Plate Peak with Zheng Wu.
......
At Little Turtle Peak, Lu Changan finished his daily cultivation and treasure talisman cultivation.
He went out of his cave to check the growth of the trees and herbs on the mountain.
When he first moved to Little Turtle Peak twenty years ago, Lu Chang'an planted a lot of spirit medicine seeds and spirit wood seedlings.
The longer the years went by, the higher the value of these spirit trees and herbs became.
"Brother Lu, that rascal Chen Sheng is here again, and has brought along a ferocious looking Foundation Establishment Cultivator to seek help from Fairy Shi."
Every time Chen Sheng came, Guan Qiaozhi would ventilate the news.
Lu Chang'an nodded his head, not caring, it didn't sound like he was here to find himself.
Half an hour later.
Chen Sheng and the dark-skinned old man named Zheng Wu, left from Little Plate Peak.
"My ex-wife's formation scheme, old brother Zheng should be satisfied, right? Little brother's remuneration, is it......"
Chen Sheng wore a fawning smile.
"Uh-huh."
Zheng Wu gave a low hum and carelessly threw him a small bag of spirit stones.
Chen Sheng took it and looked at it, his face did not look good, there were only a dozen or so Spirit Stones inside, and some Spirit Sand that was not in pieces.
"I heard that Wu Qi Mountain also has a second-ranked Dan Master and Talisman Master, can Brother Chen introduce them?"
Zheng Wu's narrow eyes narrowed slightly.
......
"Huh! This person......"
On the Little Turtle Peak, Lu Changan casually glanced at the flying duo of Chen Sheng in the distance.
His gaze, fixed on the stout, black-skinned old man.
Although he was much older and the scars on his face had almost disappeared, Lu Changan still recognized his identity.
"Brother Lu, you recognize that Foundation Establishment old man?"
Guan Qiaozhi noticed his expression.
"Well, this person, nicknamed 'Zheng Centipede', was once a ninth level Qi Refining Elder of the Zheng Family in Bamboo Leaf Mountain."
Lu Chang'an's face was flooded with surprise.
A few decades ago.
Zheng Centipede had led a team to intercept their batch of Immortal Seedlings in front of Fei Yue Lake.
Later, the Zheng Family's Bamboo Leaf Mountain was overrun by the Mu Family and chose to submit to the Maple Leaf Huang Family. Zheng Centipede, as the only remaining ninth level of Qi Refining, migrated away with a line of clansmen.
At that time, in order to safely migrate, Zheng Centipede also went to the Royal Beast Zhou Family to plead, and got the Zhou Family's promise, so that the Mu and Huang Families do not drive to the end.
On the way to relocate, Lu Changan bumped into him and killed the Zheng family's ugly woman to avenge his death.
"Bamboo Leaf Mountain Zheng Family? Is that the current Bamboo Leaf Mountain Place?"
Guan Qiaozhi said indistinctly.
Looking at the distant Zheng Centipede and Chen Sheng.
Lu Chang'an fell into thought, slightly torn.
If there was a deep hatred between him and Zheng Centipede, it wasn't so much.
The two of them had never met, nor did they have any direct grudges or conflicts of interest.
In the early years, Zheng Centipede might not remember him.
He is not the only one who has a grudge against him.
Zheng Centipede had once led a team to intercept the immortal seedlings and posed a threat to him.
At that time, Lu Chang'an was only at the first level of Qi Refining and was at his most vulnerable period.
"Qiaozhi, go out and inquire about news related to Zheng Centipede."
Lu Chang'an commanded.
"Yes, Brother Lu."
Guan Qiaozhi flew out of Little Turtle Peak.
In addition to the three main peaks of Wu Qi Mountain, there are also some dependent loose cultivators who serve the three main peaks in exchange for cultivation qualifications in Wu Qi Mountain.
Some of them are better informed.
One hour later, Guan Qiaozhi returned and reported the general news.
"Chen Sheng previously mortgaged to sell the second-order spirit vein family compound, due to the expiration of the agreement, two years ago was purchased by the migrated Zheng family......"
Lu Chang'an understood the cause and effect.
Zheng Centipede brought out a line of clansmen that year, resilient, far away from the area of Bamboo Leaf Mountain, through hard work, successfully continued.
Lu Changan suspected that Zheng Centipede should have carried some of the Zheng Family's hidden precious materials in his early years.
As long as the relocated lineage can give birth to a Foundation Establishment Stage, there will be a day when it can rise again.
Zheng Centipede's cultivation at the third level of Foundation Establishment has been stagnating at the bottleneck for a long time.
He should have been promoted to the Foundation stage decades ago, and it was only in the past two years that he has led his clan to find a piece of land with spiritual veins.
......
A few days later.
A recluse returned to Wu Qi Mountain.
A sturdy black-skinned old man stepped on the light and flew in front of Little Turtle Peak.
"In the past, the Zheng Family of Bamboo Leaf Mountain, 'Zheng Wu', came to pay homage to Rune Master Lu."
Zheng Centipede's voice was low and muffled, his face solemn.
He waited for about ten breaths.
"Senior Zheng, my master has an invitation."
A beautiful looking jacket woman came over to greet him.
As a fellow Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Zheng Centipede was the head of the family.
Lu Chang'an only sent a maid over to greet him, which was actually a bit of a slight.
"Please take the trouble to lead the way, Miss."
Zheng Centipede's face was calm and his words were kind, showing no displeasure.
Entering the main hall of the cave.
A warm and serene man in white clothes came into view.
"Fellow Daoist Zheng, I've heard of Your Excellency's great name when I was young, and I've only just gotten to meet you today."
Lu Changan said with a smile.
"Fellow Daoist Lu is overstating the case! Your Excellency's inspirational reputation is something that Zheng has been longing for."
Zheng Centipede arched his hand and saluted.
Lu Chang'an returned the salute and raised his hand to invite the guests to take their seats.
Zheng Centipede sat on the lower hand with mixed feelings.
Decades ago, when he intercepted that batch of immortal seedlings in front of Fei Yue Lake, he only glanced at Lu Changan.
At that time, Lu Changan had killed the newest generation of the clan at the third level of Qi Refining with a cultivation of the first level of Qi Refining.
Later, Zheng Feng, the ugly woman of the clan, had been bent on revenge for many years, and he had only heard of this name inadvertently.
At that time, Lu Changan was just an insignificant person to him.
A few days ago, he followed Chen Sheng's guidance and came to Wu Qi Mountain to seek formation techniques.
Afterwards, he heard Chen Sheng introduce the other two peak masters of Mount Wu Qi.
It wasn't until he was halfway there, when he recalled bits and pieces of his memory, that he was able to confirm the identity of that Rune Master.
......
Lu Changan chatted with Zheng Centipede for a few moments and learned about the current situation of the Zheng family.
The Zheng Family has just moved to the Iron Apricot Villa, and its overall strength is not as strong as the Zheng Family of Bamboo Leaf Mountain in its heyday.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, this is a small token of appreciation from me." Zheng Centipede's pitted and scarred face squeezed out a smile and presented a bag of spirit stones.
"In the past, if Mister Zheng had offended, I hope you won't see it in your heart."
Lu Changan took the spirit stones, his divine sense swept through, there were a thousand spirit stones.
"Fellow Daoist Zheng is too polite."
Lu Changan took the spirit stones and the atmosphere became much more cordial.
"There is no personal grudge between you and me. Besides, Mister Lu has long since separated from the Fei Yuehu Mu Clan, and now there is no enemy or self position."
"Fellow Daoist Zheng go outside and ask around, when has Mister Lu ever been at loggerheads with anyone."
"Fellow Daoist Lu has a high moral character, I have heard of it."
Zheng Centipede praised in a loud voice.
He was secretly slandering: who killed Zheng Feng and his elder brother halfway back then.
Zheng Feng, the ugly woman, had only one enemy in those years, and that was Lu Chang'an.
Put in a few decades ago, can only be associated with one or two, can not be confirmed.
But with Lu Chang'an's achievements today, it is evident that when he was young, he hid himself deeply and was determined to avenge himself.
Zheng Centipede came over to make amends, which is one of the reasons.
The Zheng family moved to the Iron Apricot Villa, the foundation is not stable, the protection array is not completed, do not want to offend a strength and network of not bad Foundation Establishment loose cultivator.
Lu Chang'an has not had any external battle results since he built his foundation.
However, as a second-ranked talisman master with a second-ranked spirit beast, he is by no means an ordinary person.
Back then, this person was hidden so deeply.
Who can estimate how strong the real strength is nowadays?
As fierce as Zheng Centipede, for the sake of his family, he could only apologize and settle his grudges.
......
After half an hour of chatting, Zheng Centipede took his leave.
Lu Chang'an personally escorted him.
Previously, when Zheng Centipede paid a visit to his door, he was deliberately slow and let his concubine receive him.
In fact, he was secretly observing this person's expression to see if there was any resentment or dissatisfaction.
He was a very good man, but he was not a good man at all.
Zheng Centipede thought of something and asked:
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Lu, that Fellow Daoist Chen Sheng said: you and him are sworn brothers. Is this true?"
A sworn brotherhood?
Lu Changan's face twitched slightly, good-humored and amused:
"There is no such thing, this person is disliked by everyone in Wu Qi Mountain."
After a brief thought, Zheng Centipede should have other intentions when he asked this.
"What, has Chen Sheng offended fellow Daoist Zheng?"
"It's not that serious."
Zheng Centipede said smilingly.
"Because my Zheng family's current residence, 'Iron Apricot Villa', is the former clan land of the Chen family. Around the mountain villa, there are some historical properties that are in dispute with Dao Friend Chen Sheng."
Lu Chang'an instantly understood: Chen Sheng saw that the Zheng family was new to the country and had unstable roots, and wanted to find a reason to knock some bamboo sticks.
Zheng Centipede didn't have enough connections in the neighborhood and was wary of Chen Sheng and didn't tear his face off.
"Fellow Daoist Zheng, if this person is being unreasonable, there is no need to sell me and Fairy Shifu's face."
Lu Changan responded.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lu for your guidance."
Zheng Centipede arched his hand and left, a cold aura swept across the bottom of his eyes.
Lu Changan eyed this person's back and pondered in his heart.
"There is still a bit of observation to be done."
Just now, Zheng Centipede made amends and admitted his mistake, breaking the bank to avoid disaster, with a very sincere attitude.
Lu Chang'an wasn't the extreme type who would rather kill a thousand people by mistake.
It was a temporary settlement of the grudge.
If Zheng Centipede doesn't show any hostile or abnormal behavior after a few decades, then it will be considered a true settlement.
......
The day after Zheng Centipede left.
Fairy Shifu of Xiaopan Peak came down.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, my concubine would like to ask you a few questions."
"There is no need to go to the cave."
Shi Manrong a vegetarian dress, reserved smile, elegantly raised his hand, set a layer of soundproof boundary.
"What's wrong with Fairy Shi?"
Lu Changan did not move.
It has been a year since Shi Manrong lost part of her memory.
I don't know what I have recalled or what information I have deduced.
"Before my concubine fell unconscious, did she ever mention a certain cave, or relic to fellow Daoist Lu?"
"No." Lu Chang'an said without a ripple on his face.
The Shi Manrong before she lost her memory was willing to cooperate with him in exploring the Ancient Ruins, but now she might not. Furthermore, he didn't know the exact location of the ancient ruins.
Shi Manrong rubbed her brow, and she only had a few pieces of information about the ancient ruins left in her mind.
"Between us, are we really ordinary friends?"
"Yes."
"Then why, a suicide note left by my concubine before she fainted and died explained that she would bequeath part of her inheritance to Fellow Daoist Lu."
Shi Man Rong's eyes, which were as light as clear water, stared at Lu Chang An's facial expression.
Lu Chang'an was stunned, showing an unexpected color.
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