A human figure abruptly blocked the path before the two of them.
That person wore a high crown and a broad sash, cutting the figure of a dashing young gentleman while holding a folding fan. The aura of noble privilege and scholarly refinement blended together on his person, making him quite eye-catching.
Upon seeing Li Fei, a flash of pleasant surprise crossed the depths of that person's eyes.
Yet, when he saw Lu Yang standing beside Li Fei, the light in the depths of his eyes dimmed slightly.
"Junior Sister Li, what a coincidence. And this is?" That person's gaze burned as it landed on Lu Yang.
"Senior Brother Qin, this is the Imperial Court's newly appointed Marquis Wu'an, Lu Yang." Li Fei turned to look at Lu Yang and said, "This is the son of County Princess Fengcheng and Marquis Anping Qin Xiang, my senior brother, Qin Nan."
Qin Nan gave a slight start at those words, offered a light bow to Lu Yang, and forced a smile. "So it is Lord Marquis Wu'an, who beheaded the Blood Demon. I have long heard of your name."
Lu Yang smiled. "You flatter me, sir. In my youth, I once heard of the blood-drenched exploits of Lord Anping Qin Xiang on the battlefield of Tianjue Prefecture and took him as my role model. If there is a chance, I must still trouble Brother Qin to make an introduction!"
Though Lu Yang's remark was polite convention, it was by no means mere flattery.
Back in Black Mountain County in his early years, the great name of this Marquis Anping Qin Xiang had already spread throughout the entire Qing Province.
Rumors had it that he had once led his subordinates on the battlefield of Tianjue Prefecture, charging in and out seven times and