The Hu Family That Was Struck by Lightning

Four days later.

Li Zhōujūn appeared outside Tianquan City in the Four Books Domain.

After entering the city without incident, Li Zhōujūn had no time to marvel at the vastness of Tianquan City before hurrying toward the City Lord's Mansion.

However, on the way, Li Zhōujūn heard a rather outrageous piece of news.

"Have you heard? Ever since the Hu Family hired a batch of new servants three days ago, they've been struck by lightning twice in three days. Countless people have died or been injured!"

"Is it really that outrageous? I heard the Hu Family's patriarch is a Third-Rank Dao Lord!"

"Divine lightning from the Dao Realm—let alone Dao Lords, even Dao Sects would be helpless against it!"

Several vendors by the roadside were discussing it with great enthusiasm.

Li Zhōujūn made a few guesses. Could that young man named Ma Zhengyun have gone off to wreak havoc on the Hu Family?

However, Li Zhōujūn did not investigate the matter further. Instead, he continued toward the City Lord's Mansion.

As soon as he reached the entrance to the City Lord's Mansion, a divine martial guard stopped him and said coldly and sternly, "Tianquan City is an important place. Idle outsiders, keep your distance."

"I'm here to see your city lord." As Li Zhōujūn spoke, he took out the Gold-Edged Jade Token bearing the aura of Tianquan City's city lord.

When the Gold-Edged Jade Token appeared in Li Zhōujūn's hand, the guard immediately became respectful. "My lord, please wait here for a moment. I'll report this to the city lord at once."

"No need." At that moment, a clear, cool female voice came from within the City Lord's Mansion.

Immediately afterward, a beautiful woman in blue palace robes appeared in everyone's sight.

With her appearance, all the guards at the