Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

"Young hero, I have yet to ask your esteemed name. I am deeply grateful that you were entrusted by Master Kumu to come to Lu Family Manor to deliver this message."

At this moment, Lu Zhanyuan, who was sitting in the main seat, spoke again.

"My surname is Duan."

Duan Zhengchun picked up his teacup, took a sip, and casually replied.

Since he intends to get involved in Li Mochou and the Lu Family Village, he cannot use the name Yin Zhiping, so as not to involve the Quanzhen Sect.

"I just saw that you are highly skilled in martial arts, and you also know the One-Finger Divine Skill of the Dali Duan family. May I ask where you learned your master?"

Wu Santong hesitated for a moment, then looked at Duan Zhengchun with curiosity.

Duan Zhengchun laughed and said, "I have several masters, but they are all elusive and have long since retired from the martial world. Even if I told you, I'm afraid none of you would know."

Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's answer, Wu Santong and Lu Zhanyuan exchanged glances, seemingly understanding that Duan Zhengchun did not want to reveal his identity, and thus did not pursue the matter further.

"Young man, you said you were entrusted by Master Kumu. When will the old man arrive at Lu Family Village?"

Wu San Niang then spoke up, a hint of worry showing between her brows.

Duan Zhengchun said, "He can't come. When I saw him, he had already been hit by Li Mochou's Ice Soul Silver Needle and almost lost his life."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned, and then they were all filled with indignation, unanimously condemning Li Mochou's faults.

Duan Zhengchun scrutinized the people present, trying to discern from their words and actions what grudge Li Mochou held against the Lu Family Manor.

"I've long heard that Li Mochou's Ice Soul Silver Needles are extremely poisonous; once poisoned, death is certain within half an hour! So, Master Kumu must be..."

Wu Santong frowned, his words filled with helplessness.

"Senior, you can rest assured. I have already detoxified him. He only needs to rest for a while to fully recover."

Duan Zhengchun offered a casual explanation and continued drinking his tea with his head down.

Upon hearing this, Wu Santong and Lu Zhanyuan showed a hint of surprise on their faces once again.

"Hmph, that female demon Li Mochou, I never expected her to be so ruthless, not even sparing Master Kumu! It seems she's blaming Master Kumu for what happened fifteen years ago!"

"As long as I, Wu Santong, am alive, I will not tolerate his running wild! If he dares to come to our door, I will make sure he never leaves alive!"

Wu Santong slammed his hand on the table and said in a deep voice, his expression solemn.

Duan Zhengchun glanced at everyone and continued, "Since you knew someone would come seeking revenge, why couldn't we see a single servant in the entire Lu Family Manor? It was as if we were completely unprepared. Could you few possibly stop them?"

During their exchange, he had already tested them out. Apart from Wu Santong, whose martial arts were passable, the other seven were mediocre. Even if the eight of them joined forces, they probably wouldn't be a match for Li Mochou.

Lu Zhanyuan sighed and said helplessly, "To be honest, Young Hero Duan, you're too late. Li Mochou already visited Lu Family Manor yesterday and left ten bloody handprints without anyone noticing, vowing to wipe out every last one of us in Lu Family Manor!"

"I have decided to dismiss all the servants and household staff in the manor tonight. I also plan to have my father-in-law secretly send these children away. They are innocent, and they can't just die like this."

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun realized he was too late. Fortunately, Li Mochou hadn't made a move last night, otherwise he would have seen these corpses today.

"Dad! I won't leave! I want to stay and be with you! Our family will be together even in death!"

Lu Wu's eyes were red as he looked at his father and spoke loudly.

“I won’t leave either. My uncle and aunt raised Ying’er with great difficulty. Now that disaster is imminent, how can Ying’er live on her own?”

Cheng Ying also stepped forward, her face resolute.

"Foolish children, what use are you if you stay? With your martial arts skills, how could you possibly be a match for Li Mochou?!"

"Besides, Shuang'er's leg is injured, and she has trouble walking! Listen to me, and leave with your grandfather right away."

Lu Zhanyuan looked helplessly at his stubborn daughter and niece, and tried to persuade them with earnest words.

No one can leave.

At this moment, Duan Zhengchun suddenly spoke up.

Upon hearing the words, everyone looked at Duan Zhengchun with confusion. Lu Zhanyuan's eyes held not only confusion but also a hint of wariness.

Duan Zhengchun looked up at everyone and continued, "Since Li Mochou has decided to make everyone in the Lu Family Manor pay for the death of Master Lu, she will not let anyone off easily."

"Sending them away now would be sending them to their deaths. She might be waiting outside right now, ready to kill each one who goes out."

After hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, everyone present immediately became serious and fell silent, because Duan Zhengchun's words were indeed not without reason.

"I'm very curious, what exactly is the grudge between the Lu family and Li Mochou, and why has it escalated to such a point of no return?"

Duan Zhengchun looked at Lu Zhanyuan, whose expression was solemn, and asked a question seemingly casually.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhanyuan and his wife, as well as Wu Santong and his wife, all changed their expressions, exchanged glances, and remained silent.

"Master Lu seems to have some unspeakable difficulty."

Duan Zhengchun stared intently at Lu Zhanyuan and continued to press him for answers.

Lu Zhanyuan stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time. Sweat was already on his forehead, and a hint of guilt appeared between his brows.

"Young Master Duan, there are some things that are indeed inconvenient to tell you, but my godfather just said that Li Mochou has been a scourge on the martial arts world for many years, killing people without hesitation, and her crimes are heinous!"

"If she really wanted to kill someone, she probably wouldn't need any reason!"

At this moment, He Yuanjun spoke up in time to help her husband out of the predicament.

Duan Zhengchun gave He Yuanjun a meaningful look, smiled, and said nothing more, silently drinking his tea.

"Young Master Duan, now that the message has been delivered, you should leave as soon as possible. If Li Mochou comes, you might not be able to leave."

“This matter has nothing to do with Young Master Duan, and I, Lu, do not wish to implicate you.”

Lu Zhanyuan hesitated for a moment, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and began to see the guests off.

Duan Zhengchun said calmly, "I have been entrusted with this task and I must fulfill my duty. I have already promised Master Kumu that I will help Lu Family Village overcome this calamity."

"I plan to stay and meet this Crimson Serpent Fairy."

Upon hearing that Duan Zhengchun was willing to stay, Wu Santong's eyes lit up, and he quickly looked at Lu Zhanyuan, giving him a wink.

They had just witnessed Duan Zhengchun's martial arts skills. If Duan Zhengchun was willing to help, their chances of winning would be even greater.

Subsequently, Lu Zhanyuan arranged for Duan Zhengchun to be placed in a room. To show his respect, he specially ordered the room to be thoroughly cleaned inside and out, and the bed sheets and quilts were all replaced with new ones. He also made tea, poured water, and prepared fruits and snacks.

...

late at night.

Duan Zhengchun walked out of the room alone and came to a corridor in the courtyard. He leaned lazily against a railing, holding a wine gourd, and drank wine while looking at the moon in the night sky that was covered by dark clouds.

After traveling west for more than a month, they have finally returned to the Central Plains. They originally wanted to go back and see Xiaolongnu as soon as possible, but they were delayed again by the matter of Lu Family Village.

Thinking of Xiaolongnu, the image of Li Mochou involuntarily appeared in his mind, and he frowned slightly, pondering how to deal with the matter of Lu Family Village.

Since Li Mochou is Xiaolongnu's senior sister, he has to take care of her; he can't just watch her die.

But he couldn't just stand by and watch Li Mochou continue her evil deeds and actually wipe out the entire Lu family manor.

Thinking about all this, he couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. He rubbed his forehead helplessly and tilted his head back to gulp down a few mouthfuls.

Just then, footsteps sounded, and a graceful figure walked slowly towards her, carrying a tray with a teacup on it. She went straight to Duan Zhengchun.

Duan Zhengchun raised his eyelids and glanced at the person who had come, only to find that it was Lu Wushuang.

"Brother Duan, I personally brewed you a bowl of ginseng tea. Would you like some? You looked very tired earlier; you must have traveled a long way to get to Lu Family Village, right?"

Lu Wushuang blinked her big eyes, looking at Duan Zhengchun with some nervousness, and slowly said something, her eyes revealing a hint of expectation.

"I only drink alcohol."

Duan Zhengchun glanced at the teacups on the tray, which emitted a faint fragrance, made a casual remark, and then ignored Lu Wushuang, continuing to drink his wine...