Sister Enters Academy, Holy Cult Den Raided

The next day.

Lu Xuan took a breath of the first fresh air of the morning and opened his eyes, ending his cultivation.

Outside, the sound of his sister hacking at the chopping board could be heard.

Changing out of the clothes that smelled of sweat from the night, Lu Xuan took a quick shower.

Walking barefoot on the cool floor to the living room, he called out to his sister:

"Sis, someone's coming over later, make sure to prepare plenty of food and dishes."

"Who is it?"

Lu Ying looked up, her big eyes full of confusion.

"Xu Xin," Lu Xuan opened the refrigerator, the cold air hitting him and making him shiver. "Didn't you meet her a couple of days ago?"

As he spoke, he took out some monster meat and placed it inside.

The food in his storage space was in stasis, so he didn't put it all in the refrigerator.

With guests coming today, he had to bring out some good meat to entertain them.

Especially since he was asking for a favor.

Last night, Xu Xin had already replied.

She said she would bring a university teacher to his home today to test him.

A university teacher.

At the very least, they would be a Qi and Blood Martial Master, right?

This would not only deter Shen Liyue but also ensure his sister's safety.

Most importantly, it would ensure his parents could move into the safe zone, and he wouldn't be threatened because of them.

"It's Sister Xu!"

Lu Ying hopped around on her feet, seemingly fond of Xu Xin. "Brother, why is she coming?"

"To get you into school."

"Huh?"

Lu Ying froze on the spot.

Why was she suddenly going to school?

Wasn't she participating in the Martial Arts Examination? She had been looking forward to shining brightly at the Martial Arts Examination, becoming the center of attention, and having everyone worship her.

"Don't feel too rushed."

Lu Xuan closed the refrigerator. With his stomach churning, he picked up the steaming breakfast on the table and ate it without caring if it was too hot, blowing on it as he explained:

"I heard that if you can catch the eye of a university teacher..."

"You can move into the safe zone with your family. You know Mom and Dad's condition. If they don't get better treatment, it'll be hard for them to wake up. The nutrient solution at the school might be cheaper then, and I can focus on earning money and send you your living expenses every month."

If he wanted to upgrade peacefully on his own.

This situation was unavoidable.

If he didn't let his sister take their parents with her, Lu Xuan couldn't guarantee that enemies wouldn't come looking for him one day.

"It can be like that?"

Lu Ying understood and nodded. "That's good. Brother, you can relax a bit too. It'll be easier for you to find a girlfriend. Otherwise, with Mom and Dad's situation, I doubt anyone would want you."

"..."

Lu Xuan picked up his bowl and walked closer, reaching out to poke his sister's head.

"Always worrying about the wrong things."

"If you work hard and become a Martial Master, or even a Martial Dao Grandmaster, do you think your brother will have trouble finding a girlfriend when he goes out?"

When it came to women.

Lu Xuan had no interest.

He just wanted to quickly increase his strength.

So that when facing enemies, he wouldn't become an "incompetent husband."

By noon.

Xu Xin arrived punctually.

However, she wasn't alone. Beside her was a woman about the same age as Shen Liyue.

A teacher from Jiangnan Martial University, Duan Ziyan.

"Thank you for your trouble, Class Monitor Xu."

Lu Xuan gave a sheepish smile, reaching out to welcome the two into his home.

He bent his waist halfway, a fawning smile plastered on his face.

This was how an ordinary person should act when meeting someone of high status.

Xu Xin glanced at him, her demeanor less warm than before, with a touch more coolness. "Lu Xuan, let's get straight to the point. My aunt... Teacher Duan has other matters this afternoon. We'll test Lu Ying's talent. If she's suitable, we'll leave."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Lu Xuan forced a smile, nodding and bowing repeatedly.

He looked like a wretched soul.

He just hadn't expected that their supposed rush was literal.

Duan Ziyan glanced at Lu Ying and immediately said, "Her talent is indeed good. She can directly come to the school to cultivate with me. If there's anything that needs to be handled, I'll give you one day. I'll send someone to pick you up at this time tomorrow."

"Ah?"

Lu Ying was stunned.

Lu Xuan was also dumbfounded.

Was it really that hasty?

"This, aren't we going to have a practical test?" Lu Xuan asked cautiously.

Duan Ziyan raised her hand and checked the time, her feet already turning towards the door, appearing somewhat impatient. "No need. I have other matters today. Xu Xin, help your junior sister see if there's anything else she needs to handle, and take care of it. She'll enroll and cultivate with me tomorrow."

With that, she walked out the door.

Leaving the three utterly bewildered.

"Heh heh, Teacher Duan has always been decisive." Xu Xin chuckled, scratching her head. "Besides, at their level, there are many things they need to do. You'll understand in the future."

"Okay..."

Regarding this, The Lu Xuan siblings didn't think much of it. Perhaps Martial Artists really had other responsibilities?

It was just something they couldn't access yet.

Duan Ziyan left.

Not even getting a chance to eat a hot meal, Xu Xin also lost the mood to stay any longer.

She gave Lu Ying a few instructions and left as well.

"Brother, is this reliable?"

Lu Ying's head was buzzing.

Just as Lu Xuan was about to comfort his sister, he suddenly received a message from the Broker.

Broker: "The authorities are currently dismantling Holy Cult hideouts. If you have time, let's meet and complete all the transactions."

"Location?"

"Jinling City **!"

"Half an hour!"

After sending the message, Lu Xuan's face lit up with joy.

He could finally receive his payment.

He looked at his bewildered sister and said, "Little sis, brother has something to do. Eat by yourself."

After speaking, Without waiting for Lu Ying to react, he vanished with a whoosh.

"What the—?"

The room, which had been lively moments ago, was suddenly empty except for Lu Ying.

It wasn't until the cold air hit her face that she snapped back to reality.

Wasn't today supposed to be the enrollment banquet for me to be admitted into the school?

Wuwuwu--!

Lu Xuan changed his disguise and, while heading to the transaction location, the city's alarm sounded.

The piercing sound echoed throughout the city.

"Attention! Cultists are mixed within the city. We urge the public to take shelter indoors and not go out. Martial Artists, please remain vigilant of your surroundings. If you encounter any suspicious individuals, immediately send their location to the Federation!"

"Attention! Cultists..."

As the alarm blared, ordinary people immediately took shelter indoors.

Lu Xuan jumped off the bus.

In such special circumstances, Martial Artists can disregard city rules and uniformly obey the Federation's deployment to encircle and suppress personnel.

Don't think this is child's play.

If anyone can kill or capture a member of the Holy Cult, the Federation will continue to offer generous rewards; a promotion in rank and title is just a minor reward.

In some cases, they will even bestow countless cultivation resources.

This is far more profitable than earning money in the wilderness.

Lu Xuan naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

"As long as I don't run into Shen Liyue, I should be able to take down the others, right?"

Lu Xuan thought, leaping onto a building. His psychic power instantly activated, covering a radius of fifty meters.

Maintaining this state, he bent his knees and shot forward like a projectile, heading towards the Federation's publicly announced coordinates.

He charged for several hundred meters.

Suddenly, Lu Xuan stopped, his gaze fixed on one side.

"Oh?"

"Finally caught a little mouse."

He rapidly moved in that direction.

Under the cover of his psychic power, the person had nowhere to hide.

Before long, Lu Xuan had cornered him in a dead-end alley.

"Friend, leave some room for maneuver, and we might meet again someday."

The other party was clad in a gray cloak, with black mist swirling around him, exuding an indescribable eeriness. Just being close to him made the surrounding temperature feel bone-chillingly cold.

Lu Xuan, however, was unfazed. Instead, he felt a familiar aura from the other person.

"Unfortunately, I don't consider you a friend."

Lu Xuan cut to the chase, his battle blade flashing. He left an afterimage in place as he struck towards the other party.

"You won't let me live?"

The person snorted and waved his hand, black mist spreading out. "Then let's die together!"

With a roar, the other party drew a long whip.

After several rounds of combat, Lu Xuan noticed something unusual.

The other party's vitality was very full. Judging by it, he was at least a High-level Martial Artist, but the strength he could display was only at the level of an Intermediate Martial Artist.

"In that case, I apologize!"

Lu Xuan's mind moved, and countless blades floated into the air.

Upon seeing this scene, the cloaked figure's voice was filled with terror, mixed with anger: "It's you?!"

"Ghost Face Martial Artist!"

"You know me?"

Lu Xuan was startled and summoned dozens more flying daggers.

He actually knew his identity?

This child absolutely cannot be allowed to live.

At the same time, the other party lowered his hood, revealing a face covered in blood-red patterns.

Upon seeing that face, Lu Xuan's pupils constricted.

His hair stood on end.

"It's actually you! I truly cannot let you live!"

"Die!"

Lu Xuan, who had hesitated for a moment, immediately controlled a hundred flying daggers to shred the other party upon seeing that face.