Hua Tianhai slowly stood up from the ground, his expression looking somewhat dazed.

Beside him, Hua Yunfei was helped up by Yurong.

Although Hua Yunfei had been saved, his arms were completely lost.

Even if Hua Yunfei was a Martial Artist in the Blood Refining Realm, losing his arms meant.

His strength might struggle to even withstand against a lesser Martial Artist in the Blood Refining Realm.

Seeing his son, whom he had nurtured wholeheartedly, end up in this tragic state, Hua Tianhai’s eyes were filled with vicious glare.

"It’s all because of this woman. Father will take care of this disaster for you!"

As he spoke, Hua Tianhai’s figure flashed to the front of Hua Yunfei, raising his aged palm to strike at Yurong’s face.

However, midway through, Hua Tianhai’s hand stopped in mid-air, not landing down.

Because Hua Yunfei had already moved his body to block his father’s attack.

"Father, your son is unworthy, now almost like a cripple."

"Please, father, end your son’s life with your own hands and spare Yurong!"

At this moment, Hua Yunfei had lost the aura of a former gang leader, feeling dead inside, with a calm expression on his face.

"Hmph, useless thing, quickly roll away!"

"You trash, remember this, immediately give me some grandchildren."

Hua Tianhai withdrew his hand, placing them steadily behind his back, speaking in a furious tone.

After chasing away Hua Yunfei and Yurong, Hua Tianhai started feeling fortunate.

Luckily, with his Inner Qi Realm martial cultivation, he could still live for fifty or sixty more years.

Martial Artists in the Inner Qi Realm, if not suffering internal injuries, generally have a lifespan of around 180 years.

And as for the Grandmasters, Hua Tianhai had heard that they could live nearly up to 300 years.

Almost like monsters among humans!

So, Hua Tianhai still had time to cultivate the next Patriarch of the Hua Family.

Otherwise, this great Celestial Sea Gang would be destroyed by his own hands.

Forget it, better take care of the matters decided by that one esteemed figure first.

Otherwise, the Celestial Sea Gang needn’t think about anything else, they might as well clean their necks and stand ready to die.

Thinking of this, Hua Tianhai did not dare to waste time, his body shifted as he rushed out of the Hua Family residence.

At the Profound Bird Guard mansion, Lu Xuan, having just returned here, hurriedly instructed He Yan and Hong Zhi to take people to deal with the aftermath in the east side of the city.

As soon as he entered his courtyard, Lu Xuan’s brows slightly furrowed, then he walked straight towards the main room.

After gently pushing open the door, Lu Xuan’s eyes moved towards the wooden rack beside the bed.

Behind the curtain of the wooden rack, there was a hidden Martial Artist’s presence.

It was the presence of an Inner Qi Perfection Martial Artist.

And throughout the mansion of Profound Bird Guard, there was only that woman from the capital.

Black Feather Guard’s Thousand Feather Envoy, Shangguan Yunlan!

Being an Inner Qi Perfection Realm martial artist, Shangguan Yunlan could naturally evade the guards of Profound Bird Guard and slip in silently.

"Come out, Lady Yun Lan, what brings you to this Director’s room?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Lu Xuan continued to walk to the table, sitting down with an indifferent expression.

As his words fell, Shangguan Yunlan slowly stepped out from behind the curtain, her figure under the bright candlelight was like a fairy under the moon, graceful and aloof.

To Lu Xuan’s surprise, Shangguan Yunlan had changed into an elegant, off-shoulder, white long dress.

Her jet-black hair fell over her snow-white shoulders, giving Shangguan Yunlan’s exquisite fair face an indescribable aura.

"Truly, Director Lu, Yun Lan couldn’t hide from your perception."

At this moment, Shangguan Yunlan changed her previous aloofness, slowly approaching Lu Xuan’s side.

"Lady Yun Lan, if you have anything, please feel free to speak directly to this Director."

"If your Black Feather Guard has any issues, this Director can assist you."

Shangguan Yunlan did not sit down, but instead adopted an extremely intimate posture, approaching Lu Xuan closely.

In Shangguan Yunlan’s beautiful eyes, a peculiar glow flashed.

"Director Lu, Yun Lan indeed has questions to ask you."

Shangguan Yunlan’s voice was gentle, carrying a subtle charm.

"Director Lu, during your tenure at White Dao Prefecture, many records concerning Profound Bird Guard seem quite unreasonable."

"For instance, Yun Lan couldn’t find those spiritual items borrowed from Jingtai Prefecture in the storage."

"Moreover, when Li Chengfeng, Envoy of Profound Bird, left White Dao Prefecture, most of the spiritual items recorded in the warehouse seem missing."

"Furthermore, certain matters regarding mission levels, and martial resources needed to train key personnel of Profound Bird Guard, these areas, all appear to have many discrepancies."

"Director Lu, is Yun Lan mistaken in what she said?"

"If reported to His Majesty, it wouldn’t be favorable for you."

"Yun Lan also does not wish to do so, Director Lu, you must give Yun Lan a reasonable explanation!"

Upon reading subordinate summaries, Shangguan Yunlan was shocked by White Dao Prefecture’s records.

This Lu Xuan was the most audacious and arrogant man Shangguan Yunlan had ever seen.

It was already chaos, completely disregarding the rules of Profound Bird Guard.

In terms of martial resources, or other aspects, basically Lu Xuan decided at will, ignoring the original regulations.

To outsiders, it seemed as though Profound Bird Guard at White Dao Prefecture was run by Lu Xuan himself.

Lu Xuan showed a peculiar expression seeing this familiar scene.

Madam, you wouldn’t want to...

Why does it feel like the target has changed...

Bah, no, I’ve overthought, why am I thinking this...

Lu Xuan shook off the familiar image from his mind, returning to a normal state.

"Lady Yun Lan, this Director’s actions naturally have very important significance."

"As for the reason why!"

"It’s related to a major secret of Profound Bird Guard that this Director is unable to disclose to Lady Yun Lan."

"I believe Lady Yun Lan understands this Director’s difficulties, and won’t dwell on these matters."

Early on, when these Black Feather Guards arrived, Lu Xuan had already thought of excuses to deal with them.

It’s simple, Lu Xuan used the authority of Profound Bird Guard to casually dismiss the Black Feather Guard people.

Don’t ask, it’s a major secret of Profound Bird Guard, no further information available!

Lu Xuan doesn’t believe, upon hearing this reason, these Black Feather Guards would insist entangling.

Of course, if these Black Feather Guards don’t understand his words.

Then Lu Xuan knows some martial arts, which could persuade them to leave White Dao Prefecture submissively.

Hearing this, Shangguan Yunlan’s expression was stunned, not daring to believe Lu Xuan would give such an answer.

Lu Xuan’s meaning was clear, indicating he was even unwilling to concoct an excuse.

He appeared fearless, as if he didn’t care about the Black Feather Guard’s records at all.

In this regard, Shangguan Yunlan felt helpless, because Lu Xuan’s status had undergone dramatic changes within a short time.

From an Envoy in one prefecture, he suddenly became the Vice Director of the mighty Profound Bird Guard.

Now, Lu Xuan’s every move indeed represented the entire Great Xia Profound Bird Guard!

"Director Lu, you jest, since it’s concerning major secrets of Profound Bird Guard, Yun Lan naturally wouldn’t dare inquire further."

Seeing these matters having no effect on Lu Xuan.

Immediately, Shangguan Yunlan changed the topic, as she remembered her ultimate purpose for being here.

Her mother had once issued her a command.

Which was the decree from His Majesty, wanting her to assess Lu Xuan’s character.

Thinking of this matter, Shangguan Yunlan’s graceful figure unintentionally lowered.

Light and elegant movements, her exquisite face gradually approached Lu Xuan.

Her waterfall-like hair gently fell from the snowy shoulders, swaying lightly in the breeze.

"Director Lu, Yun Lan has traveled a long distance from the capital to Anzhou, and feels slightly unwell."

"I’ve heard that Director Lu hails from a family of medical expertise, I wonder if you can examine Yun Lan."