Lu Zheng naturally had no elder living outside Lianzhou Prefecture City.
However, he did not remain on the official road. Instead, he turned into a residential area outside the city, found a small stall not far from the road, sat down, and ordered a bowl of noodles.
After eating, Lu Zheng was in no hurry to leave. He remained at the stall, chatting with the owner.
Before long, Lu Zheng's eyes flickered. He saw a man in blue official robes striding in from outside the city, preparing to enter.
"Sir of the Directorate of Astronomy, Lu Zheng of White Cloud Temple greets you!"
"Hmm?"
Li Zhongzhi had been about to return to the city to hand over his assignment when he suddenly heard a voice transmission by his ear.
"Lu Zheng of White Cloud Temple? He bears a mortal surname—an outer disciple?"
Li Zhongzhi turned around and saw a scholar in green sitting on a side road, waving and smiling at him.
Li Zhongzhi's gaze flickered, and he turned onto the side road, arriving beside Lu Zheng. "Li Zhongzhi of the Directorate of Astronomy greets Young Master Lu. May I ask why you have called for me?"
"Lord Li." Lu Zheng rose and cupped his hands. "Is Lord Huang Ruoxing in the city?"
"Deputy Director Huang?" Li Zhongzhi nodded. "Deputy Director Huang is in the city. If Young Master has business with Lord Huang, you may as well enter the city with me."
Li Zhongzhi did not particularly doubt Lu Zheng's identity. In any case, he was going to bring him before Huang Ruoxing. If he was genuine, all well and good; if he was not, Huang Ruoxing would naturally take him down.
"I do indeed have business with Lord Huang, but it would not be convenient for me to