Departure

Liu Ye has also left.

Fengcheng today...

truly has no old acquaintances of Lu Changfeng left.

Lu Changfeng released the horse he had snatched outside the city and entered on foot.

The Wang Family's actions had shown Lu Changfeng the overbearing power and ruthless style of a martial arts family, a force that dominated the region.

Liu Kui's prior annihilation of the Liu Family was perhaps learned from the Wang Family.

It's just that while his methods were learned well, his strength was nowhere near comparable.

Today, the Liu Family following in the footsteps of the Liu Family seemed like a form of karmic retribution.

Lu Changfeng realized that facing a force like the Wang Family, his own strength was still very low and weak.

Not to mention facing those top-tier powers.

The slightest bit of complacency from his rapid growth in strength was quickly dispelled.

Without realizing it.

Lu Changfeng had entered the Inner City.

The streets seemed unusually quiet.

Far fewer pedestrians.

Hmm?

Lu Changfeng stopped.

A group of people appeared before him, clad in the purple robes of Wang Family Worshippers. Leading them was Liu Li, a Worshipper of the Muscle Tendon Realm.

"It was you who leaked the information and let the eldest son of the Liu Family escape, causing our mission to fail?"

Liu Li spoke with an arrogant expression, looking down on Lu Changfeng.

Lu Changfeng glanced at Liu An behind Liu Li, whose eyes darted away, unable to meet Lu Changfeng's gaze.

Lu Changfeng spread his hands. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Ignorant fool!"

"Attack him! Cut off his hands and feet and return to report to the Family Head!"

Liu Li commanded.

The five purple-robed Worshippers exchanged glances, but none dared to make a move. Who was Lu Changfeng? He was a top-tier swordsman who had comprehended Saber Intent.

None of the five were confident they could withstand a single strike from Lu Changfeng.

"Afraid of his Saber Intent, but not my Internal Energy?"

Liu Li made a move as if to strike Liu An beside him.

Liu An gritted his teeth. "Forgive me! Worshipper Lu, just tie yourself up and come back with us! Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to explain!"

Liu An drew his sword and slashed at Lu Changfeng.

Unfortunately, Lu Changfeng showed no mercy. He drew his fine steel long saber, unleashed his Saber Intent, and with a swift strike, severed Liu An's long sword. Without losing momentum, he directly cut off Liu An's arm.

Liu An clutched his wound in pain, his gaze towards Lu Changfeng now filled with hatred.

"Don't look at me like that. When you attacked me, you should have been prepared for a counterattack."

That this strike didn't sever Liu An's neck was already due to the past camaraderie they shared.

Lu Changfeng looked at Liu Li. "Stop coercing others. If you want to fight, do it yourself."

"You..." Liu Li, despite his arrogance, knew his own limitations.

He was just an ordinary low-grade Martial Master, who hadn't even fully converted his Internal Energy into Internal Power. His Bone Structure was insufficient, and his aging body was in decline.

Lu Changfeng's previous strike was more than enough to threaten him.

Liu Li didn't dare to take the risk of a direct confrontation with Lu Changfeng.

Seeing that he had intimidated everyone, Lu Changfeng turned and skirted around them.

He couldn't stay in the Wang Family's territory.

He would pack his things and leave Fengcheng.

If asked whether doing this was worth it, Lu Changfeng felt it was.

He had protected the people he could, to the best of his ability.

He had a clear conscience.

A gust of saber wind suddenly struck his side.

It was Liu Li attempting a sneak attack!

"Seeking death!"

Lu Changfeng's senses were incredibly sharp. He spun around and unleashed a saber strike!

The blades clashed, and the two were evenly matched in strength!

Lu Changfeng unleashed his Falling Leaf Saber Intent, generating a swirling force. Liu Li felt a tremendous power surge, and even with his Internal Energy aiding him, his saber almost slipped from his grasp!

Swish!

A flash of saber light disappeared. Liu Li looked down at his abdomen, where a long saber mark had appeared, revealing his colorful, fatty intestines.

"You..." Liu Li stared blankly at Lu Changfeng, his arrogant expression completely gone.

"Noisy."

Lu Changfeng's saber flashed, and Liu Li's head flew into the air.

In the distance, a group of constables passed by. Seeing Lu Changfeng and the others in the Wang Family's worshipper robes, they proactively began to clear away unrelated bystanders from the area.

The masters of the city's mansions were all members of the Wang Family, so the city guards knew exactly what to do.

Further away, spies from other second-tier families in Fengcheng were watching, observing the unfolding drama.

Lu Changfeng's gaze swept over the remaining five worshippers. The rest trembled, afraid to meet his eyes.

Having killed an Muscle Tendon Realm worshipper in two moves, Lu Changfeng's strength had far exceeded their imaginations.

Was this the power of a top-tier swordsman who had condensed Saber Intent? The exaggerated scene of fighting across realms was unfolding before their eyes, completely intimidating them.

Lu Changfeng turned and left the scene, outside the Wang Manor.

Lu Changfeng saw Wang Yue, who was anxiously waiting there.

Clearly, someone had already reported the situation on the Inner City streets to the Wang Family.

"Lu Ren, take me with you!" she ran towards Lu Changfeng.

Lu Changfeng evaded her with a light movement technique. "Are you foolish? With your talent, you'll become the head of the Wang Family sooner or later."

"Then stay and help me manage the Wang Family." Wang Yue said frankly.

"You're thinking too much, Sixth Miss." Lu Changfeng paused for a moment before speaking, about to step into the Wang Manor.

More than twenty purple-robed worshippers filed out, interspersed with Wang Family elders. Wang Shou strode out.

"In all these years, you're the first worshipper to dare trample on the Wang Family's face like this." Wang Shou looked at Lu Changfeng, his gaze deep and unreadable.

Lu Changfeng spread his hands. "Liu Li attacked first. I killed him in self-defense."

"What about the Liu Family matter?" Wang Shou asked.

"I really don't know. I was just going out of the city to relax." Lu Changfeng spread his hands innocently.

Everyone knew he was responsible, but Lu Changfeng absolutely could not admit it publicly. Otherwise, the Wang Family would be utterly humiliated, and even with that person present, he might not be able to leave the Wang Family safely.

Wang Shou desperately wanted to kill this brat who had betrayed the Wang Family.

But he couldn't gauge Lu Changfeng's relationship with that person.

Just then, two figures emerged from the Wang Manor.

It was Zhao Xingtian, leisurely strolling, and Black Ox, carrying his luggage.

"Patriarch Wang, we've had enough fun staying at your esteemed residence for so long. We'll be taking our leave." Zhao Xingtian said as he passed Wang Shou, patting his shoulder.

Wang Shou forced a smile. "Leaving so soon? Why doesn't Young Sect Master stay a few more days?"

"I would like to stay longer, but unfortunately, some people can't wait." Zhao Xingtian looked at Lu Changfeng with a half-smile.

Wang Shou let out a slight sigh. "In that case, we welcome Young Sect Master to visit the Wang Manor again next time."

"We will." Zhao Xingtian nodded seriously and strode away. As he passed Lu Changfeng, he asked in surprise, "What are you still staring at? Aren't you leaving?"

Lu Changfeng looked up and cupped his hands towards Wang Shou.

His life as a worshipper in the Wang Family for the past year or so had been stable, a decent cooperative relationship.

If it weren't for the Liu Ye incident, he would have stayed with the Wang Family for a long time.

Until he reached the Muscle Tendon Realm, or became even stronger, like those old monsters in novels from his past life who hid for centuries before causing trouble.

But now, he had to find another place.

Lu Changfeng turned to leave. He paused slightly beside Wang Yue, but it was only a brief pause.