Having gained experience before, Lu Ming was more familiar with the Peach Miasma Mountain Range. So, under his guidance, the two of them didn't wander around aimlessly like when they first entered the mountain range. In less than half an hour, they successfully passed through the pervasive poisonous Peach Blossom Mountain Range and landed on a mountaintop outside the range.
Only then did the two have time to rest.
They waited there for two days.
On the morning of the third day, they finally saw two figures riding Crimson Horse Beast galloping hurriedly along the mountain path in the distance.
It was Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei.
Lu Ming quickly took out the Thunderfire Arrow, lit it, and it transformed into a bolt of fire that shot into the sky and exploded in mid-air.
Upon hearing the familiar sound of fire and thunder, Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei were overjoyed and rushed up the mountain.
"Father, A-Ming, are you alright?" Lu Qingyan looked exhausted, but seeing that the two were safe and sound, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed. After safely escorting the caravan to " Mystic Whale Market ", they rushed to the Peach Miasma Mountain Range without stopping and hadn't rested much for several days.
"It's alright, Guo Kui has been executed." Lu Ming said with a smile, offering good news.
"Haha, great!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei were overjoyed. Only with this scourge eliminated could they feel at ease.
"Was Guo Kui killed? It's a pity we didn't leave him alive, otherwise we could have identified Lin Changkong." Lu Jinglei said with a hint of regret.
Lu Ming glanced at Lu Jin, who was silently puffing out smoke, and then revealed the true mastermind behind the Peach Mountain Band.
When Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei learned of this information, they were both stunned for a few seconds, and then their eyes were filled with overwhelming anger and killing intent.
"What?! The mastermind behind the attack on Lei Peach Mountain Band Thunderfire Hall wasn't Lin Changkong, but Zhang Yue?!"
"That bastard!"
"My Thunderfire Hall poured all its resources into nurturing him! Not only did he not repay us, but now that we see our situation has improved because of A-Ming, he actually resorts to such vicious means to harm us!" Lu Qingyan's face turned ashen, and he trembled with rage.
Lu Jinglei, unusually, did not roar out of control. Instead, he paced back and forth with red eyes, his trembling body revealing the extent of his rage.
If Zhang Yue were in front of him right now, Lu Jinglei, even knowing he was no match for him, would probably still rush up and fight him to the death.
Even if it costs him his life, Lu Jinglei will tear a piece of flesh off Zhang Yue with his teeth.
Lu Ming couldn't comfort them, so he could only wait for their emotions to gradually calm down. He knew that his father and second uncle actually hated Zhang Yue far more than he did, after all, the resources they had provided for Zhang Yue were all earned at the cost of their lives.
Lu Ming had never expected anything from Zhang Yue, so he wasn't particularly disappointed. However, Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei had truly invested all their hopes in him.
But what was the result? What did we get in return?
This time, the Thunderfire Hall mobilized all its forces to fight a bloody battle against the Peach Mountain Band. The slightest mistake could result in the complete annihilation of their entire families.
And all of this was brought about by Zhang Yue.
After a long while, Lu Jinglei slowly walked up to Lu Ming. He stared at the boy and said, word by word, " A-Ming, when you have enough power in the future, you must, you absolutely must, kill this beast!"
Lu Jinglei knew that in their family, only Lu Ming had the ability to do that.
Lu Ming nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Second Uncle, I understand."
Although he wasn't disappointed in Zhang Yue, he still couldn't find the slightest reason for Zhang Yue to live.
However, after this incident, Lu Ming couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency, because it showed that although Zhang Yue had gone to the Great Golden Crow Hall, he still cared about the Thunderfire Hall. Or perhaps he knew in his heart that the way he left the Thunderfire Hall was not honorable, so he didn't want the people here to smear or destroy his current perfect life in the slightest.
Right now, Zhang Yue is only directing the Peach Mountain Band, which is still within the scope of what the Thunderfire Hall can handle. But what about later?
What if one day this evil spirit actually manages to persuade the Grandmaster of the Great Golden Crow Hall to join forces?
With this thought in mind, Lu Ming couldn't help but start calculating. There were less than four months left before the Black Rain Season broke out... He wondered when the important person Zhou Xuan and the others had mentioned would arrive.
"Haha, Dad, Second Uncle, let's talk about something happy."
Lu Ming composed himself, smiled at the two men in front of him who had gloomy expressions, and then recounted all his gains from the Peach Mountain Band stronghold.
"Ten Thousand Heavenly Gold Sand?"
" Red Jade Flat Peach?"
"And the Red Jade Flat Peach Mother Tree?"
As expected, upon hearing what Lu Ming said, Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei's expressions immediately became quite interesting. A surge of ecstasy welled up within them, but they were also stuck on the matter of Zhang Yue, making their expressions a mixture of sorrow and joy, which was extremely comical.
After finally suppressing their emotions, the two couldn't help but look at each other and laugh.
"Good, good, good. If A-Ming's method really works, wouldn't our Lu Clan also have our own 'little blessed land'?" Lu Qingyan exclaimed.
"Boss, you stay here and guard these things. I'll take A-Ming and the second brother back to the lair and move everything else out of that warehouse," Lu Jin said, getting up.
"Good."
All three agreed.
However, when Lu Ming saw Lu Jin summon the Divine Ability Feather Robe again and then reach out to grab his arm, he couldn't help but sigh helplessly. Being carried like a chick like this was really undignified, but there was nothing he could do. Even if he activated the Perfection Realm Lesser Thunderlight, his speed was far slower than the Feather Robe's flight.
At this moment, Lu Ming couldn't help but think of Zhou Fuling's flying ability, " Azure Jade Wings." How convenient it would be if he could learn that.
After that, the three of them crossed the peach miasma again, making several trips back and forth in the lair, until they were all panting heavily, before finally managing to move everything out of the storeroom.
There was nothing they could do. This family, used to living in poverty, had their first chance to become rich overnight in recent years, and they were so eager to dig up their old nest.
After all the belongings were moved out, Lu Qingyan went to a nearby town and bought a truck, piled everything on it, and covered it with a black tarpaulin to block the view of others.
Then the family drove off to Qingyuan Market City, completely satisfied.
As they approached the city, a group of armored guards came up on the main road. Lu Qingyan went up to speak with them, and after a moment turned back, saying, "I heard that the city lord is currently leading all the forces of Qingyuan Market to welcome us at the city gate."
"Why make such a big fuss?" Lu Ming asked in surprise.
"Haha, of course it's because the news of the Peach Mountain Band's elimination has already spread back. Now the whole Qingyuan Market is talking about the fighting spirit of our Thunderfire Hall." Lu Jinglei was quite proud. This time, his fierce confrontation with the Peach Mountain Band had truly given him a great sense of satisfaction.
"After this incident, who would dare say that the head of our Thunderfire Hall was just picked up off the street?"
"No matter how powerful his Golden Gang Sword Hall, why hasn't he gone to deal with the Peach Mountain Band all these years?"
Lu Ming smiled and nodded. He had to admit that the Thunderfire Hall's all-out attack on the Qingyuan Market Peach Mountain Band had indeed greatly increased its prestige in the Thunderfire Hall. After all, the Peach Mountain Band had been causing trouble for many years, and various forces had been harassed by them, especially the merchant guilds, who had suffered greatly.
The fact that the Peach Mountain Band has been wiped out by the Thunderfire Hall is indeed a joyous and gratifying event.
" Zhou Xuan is really putting in a good show for our Thunderfire Hall, and now we're indebted to him again," Lu Jin said, puffing on his pipe.
"We already owe so much, one more won't make a difference." Lu Qingyan was quite open-minded. The intelligence provided by Zhou Xuan was crucial in the elimination of the Peach Mountain Band. Otherwise, they would not only have been unable to set up the trap, but they might have already been captured by the Peach Mountain Band, suffering heavy casualties.
" Zhou Xuan's niece is quite concerned about A-Ming. She's been asking about him with concern. Hehe, if we can't repay the favor, we'll use him to pay off the debt." Lu Jinglei patted Lu Ming's shoulder and teased him with a wink.
Lu Ming pursed his lips, ignoring his second uncle's teasing.
Lu Ming did feel a sense of gratitude towards Zhou Xuan. The other party had repeatedly given him guidance and taught him alchemy. Although there was a hint of a transaction involved because of the " Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner," the other party was open and honest and had not hidden anything, which was quite upright.
Therefore, he will repay the favor if he has the opportunity in the future.
As they chatted and laughed, the outline of Qingyuan Market came into view at the edge of their line of sight.
As they drew closer, the city gate was already packed with people, and the bustling noise could be heard even from this distance.