Travel through the heavens

The huge table broke into two pieces and collapsed. All the expensive dishes on the table fell to the ground. When the scholars saw the clear blade, they were immediately frightened.

A scholar with a red neck may have remembered the teachings of the sages about not losing one's integrity even when attacked by swords and axes. He was about to shout when the blade hit him in the face. The scholar, who was so weak that he could barely even tie a chicken, immediately flew sideways and smashed the table next to him, completely destroying his dignity.

Xu Fengnian glanced at the other scholars and said indifferently, "I don't have much patience."

One of them couldn't stand the pressure after all, and said tremblingly: "I also heard it from others. Earlier, Xu Zhihu, the daughter-in-law of the Lu family, met Mr. Chengzhai at Baoguo Temple. Because she admired Mr. Chengzhai's talent, she repeatedly pestered him. Mr. Chengzhai sneered and ignored Xu Zhihu. However, Mr. Chengzhai's wife happened to see it and slapped Xu Zhihu directly. This matter is now known to everyone in Yangcheng. The Lu family has a clean and upright family tradition, but in the end, it was ruined by Xu Zhihu. I don't know how many people laughed at it."

Xu Fengnian's eyes flashed coldly, and he asked in a deep voice: "What is the name of this Mr. Chengzhai, and where does he live?"

The man replied, "Mr. Chengzhai's name is Liu Liting, and he is from Jiangxin County."

Xu Fengnian sheathed the Embroidered Winter Sword and said to the dozen or so cavalry commanders of the Phoenix Camp who had rushed over after hearing the noise: "Drag these people out and make them slap each other in the face fifty times. If anyone refuses to do it, chop him with a knife."

Then he said to Fang Muye and the other two, "Let's go. We won't have dinner anymore. Let's go to Jiangxin County and look for the man named Liu."

Fang Muye asked: "To kill someone?"

Xu Fengnian neither admitted nor denied it, he just said: "My sister is such a person, how could she be interested in that rubbish Mr. Chengzhai? I want to find out what his relationship with my sister is."

Fang Muye smiled and said, "In that case, I won't go with you."

Xu Fengnian thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, then you wait for Senior Li and the others to go to the Lu family together. When you get to the Lu family, you help me take care of everyone and tell my eldest sister that I will definitely be back today."

He lowered his voice and continued, "Also, don't let the Lu family know Jiang Ni's identity."

When Li Yang was at war with the Western Chu Kingdom, the eldest son of the Lu family was captured while leading his troops and was sentenced to death by Jiang Ni's father, the Emperor of Western Chu. The Lu family then had a deep hatred for Western Chu. If Jiang Ni's identity was exposed, it would surely cause trouble.

Xu Fengnian brought Shu Xiu and Ning Emei downstairs and led the eighty cavalrymen of the Phoenix Battalion to gallop away.

Not long after, Li Chungang and others arrived at the restaurant. They did not ask why Xu Fengnian was not there, probably because they met him on the way.

After everyone had their meal at the restaurant, they went to Lu's house.

The Lu family is one of the most prestigious families in Yangzhou. The location of the Lu Mansion is almost known to everyone in Yangcheng, and you can find out by asking anyone.

Fang Muye and his party arrived outside the Lu Mansion, but found that the door of the Mansion was closed in broad daylight.

Wei Shuyang went forward and knocked on the door for a long time before a doorman half-opened the door and showed up.

"The Prince of Beiliang, Xu Fengnian, is passing through Yangcheng in his carriage. Please..." Wei Shuyang bowed and saluted to reveal his identity, but before he could finish his words, the doorman slammed the door without saying a word.

Faced with such a response, Wei Shuyang was confused for a moment. After waiting for a long time, he knocked on the door again.

The door of the mansion opened again, and a man in his fifties wearing a crane cloak with wide sleeves walked out with his hands behind his back, looking cold and arrogant.

Wei Shuyang bowed and asked, "Who are you?"

"My name is Lu Dongyang, the steward of the Lu family." Lu Dongyang said in a cold tone.

Wei Shuyang smiled and said, "Hello, Steward Lu. Xu Fengnian, the prince of Beiliang, is passing by here and is here to visit his relatives."

"What a coincidence." Lu Dongyang reached out his hands from behind his back, holding a "free" sign and hung it on the door knocker: "The Lu Mansion is not receiving guests today. Please go back and come back another day."

Wei Shuyang showed a trace of embarrassment and said, "We just arrived in Yangcheng and have no place to live."

Lu Dongyang spread his hands: "What does this have to do with me?"

Wei Shuyang said helplessly: "Please ask Butler Lu to help inform my young lady."

Lu Dongyang angrily cursed: "Xu Zhihu has ruined the family tradition. How can he have the face to come out and see others?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Shuyang finally straightened his bent back, straightened his face, stepped forward, and said, "Butler Lu, no matter what the truth is..."

Having said that, he finally took into consideration the in-law relationship between the Lu Mansion and the Beiliang Palace, and stepped back, bowing again and saying, "I'd better trouble Steward Lu to inform him."

Lu Dongyang sneered: "They say that Beiliang is a barbaric place, and people really don't know etiquette. Haven't I made it clear enough? I won't be receiving guests today, so what do I have to report?"

Fang Muye watched with interest, not wanting to get involved in such family affairs.

Li Chungang in the car also did not say anything, obviously having the same idea as Fang Muye.

Facing Lu Dongyang's repeated humiliation, Wei Shuyang endured it and didn't get angry, but Qingniao didn't agree. He stepped forward and kicked Lu Dongyang hard against the door, and said to the light cavalry of Fengziying who followed him: "Borrow a knife."

Lu Dongyang cried out in pain, but still relied on the profound background of the Linlang Lu family and shouted: "You are so brave, this is Yangcheng, not your Beiliang."

The blue bird said in a cold voice: "Beiliang's behavior and treatment of others have always been very simple. If you treat me with courtesy, I will return courtesy. If you treat me with weapons, I will return weapons."

After saying that, he inserted the sword into the free sign, and placed it in front of Lu Dongyang.

"Open the door!"

Looking at the shining blade, Lu Dongyang was finally frightened and hurriedly shouted to the doorman: "Quick, quick, open the side door and let them in."

Qingniao said coldly: "Open the middle door."

"Open the middle door?" Lu Dongyang looked embarrassed: "It depends on the head of the family's eloquence. I really can't make this decision. How about I go and ask for you?"

"No need to bother." Bluebird turned to look at the Phoenix Camp Cavalry and said calmly, "Tear down the middle gate for me."

The light cavalry of the Feng Camp drew their swords, jumped onto the steps, and began to dismantle the door.

The central door of any mansion of a certain size would not be often open, especially for a powerful family with deep roots like the Lu family. They would not open the central door for just any guest. Not to mention the prefect of Huting County, even a high-ranking official like the governor of Yangzhou might not have the qualification or honor to do so.

It can be said that Zhongmen is the face of a family. The Lu Mansion is home to many talented people, including courtiers and aides, and hundreds of scholars. But after the Beiliang cavalry left the gate, the Lu Mansion did not send out any assassins, but only a middle-aged Confucian scholar walked out. He was dressed in a simple manner, with a Chunyang scarf on his head and cloth shoes on his feet, and he held an ancient sword in an ebony scabbard.

The middle-aged scholar glanced at Lu Dongyang and the doorman who were kneeling on the ground, bowed slightly and said calmly: "Today, the Lu family failed to entertain guests. I apologize to you on behalf of the housekeeper."

After saying that, he looked at Fang Muye.

Fang Muye was riding a ferocious cat, which was indeed very eye-catching, but the middle-aged scholar was not attracted by it for that reason.

He bowed and said, "You are Master Wen Hua, right?"

Fang Muye nodded and smiled, "Ba Xiujian, you are Tangxi Sword Immortal Lu Baijie, do you recognize me?"

Tangxi Sword Immortal Lu Baijie, the youngest son of the previous head of the Lu family, was gifted and intelligent, indifferent to fame and fortune, and not keen on the three immortals of Confucianism. Instead, he was obsessed with swordsmanship and achieved success. Wuping specially listed a sword review, and Lu Baijie of Huting County, Yangzhou, was prominently listed.

He is also the younger uncle of Xu Zhihu's husband's family. If there is only one person in the Lu family who treats Xu Zhihu as his own junior, it is him.

Lu Baijie said calmly, "In the battle at the reed marsh outside the city of Fan, Master Wen turned the long wind into a spear and killed Mingyin, the eleventh king in the world. The news has spread all over the martial arts world. Master Wen will definitely have a place in the next martial arts evaluation. As for me, I dare not mention the word "Sword Immortal" in front of Sword God Li."

He paused, bowed towards the carriage in the distance, and said, "I am Lu Baijie from Huting County. I was given the ancient sword Baxiu when I was eleven years old. I have been practicing swords for thirty-six years. I have heard of the name of the Sword God for a long time. Today, I am willing to learn from you and hone my sword skills. I hope you can teach me."

After saying that, Lu Baijie stretched out two fingers, gently wiped the scabbard, and the Baxiu Sword slowly came out of the scabbard.