Chapter 115 The Tree Wants to Be Quiet but the Wind Doesn’t Stop

The Wei family of Li'an County was originally surrounded by enemies and was under great pressure. They could only send a grand master and some Wuhou and Wu troops to attack the Liu family. Later, they wanted to negotiate a peace with the Liu family and concentrate their efforts on the Qiu family, but were rejected by the Liu family. , could only send a grand master and part of Wuhou's military army to station near Changfeng City for a long time, turning from attack to defense to prevent Liu from stabbing him in the back.

But not long ago, Liu took the initiative to attack and launched a war.

In this battle, Wei's grandmaster died.

Wei's Wuhou and Wu army stationed near Changfeng City were completely destroyed.

This news not only shocked all the major houses in Li'an County, but also spread at the speed of a hurricane.

Lu Yan put down the information. While he was shocked, he also showed a pensive look on his face and his face was solemn.

"It seems that the ancestor of the Liu family has made another breakthrough."

Lu Yan thought.

It is very difficult to kill an opponent who is both a master of internal strength and at the same level.

Unless it is a powerful innate martial body, or the ancestor of the Liu family has exposed the ability of his martial spirit.

If the martial spirit's ability is not exposed, then there is only one situation. The ancestor of the Liu family has made another breakthrough and taken a small step forward in the realm of the master.

Is it possible to improve to the master level so quickly?

This has only been a few years.

It would take ten years for an ordinary person to break through to a small level in the Wuhou Realm, let alone a grandmaster?

"Wu Ling, is it really so mysterious? No wonder some people can't stand the temptation and take risks."

"The war situation is like this. I wonder how it will develop in the future?"

Lu Yan thought about it, and then told Li Quan to keep an eye on the battle situation in Li'an County and report at any time.

Over the next ten days or so, news came one after another.

After the Liu family killed a master of the Wei family, they did not attack Li'an City where the Wei family was located, but instead directed their troops towards the surrounding Wuhou-level clans.

As Bing Feng pointed out, those Wuhou-level nobles surrendered one after another and took refuge with the Liu family.

The Wei family did not send out an army to take revenge.

The Wei family was originally attacked from both sides, but now it has lost a grandmaster and part of Wuhou's military army, and its strength has been greatly reduced. Facing the attack of the Qiu family in Da'an County, it can only barely protect itself. How can it dare to divide its troops to attack the Liu family.

After the Liu family conquered the surrounding Wuhou-level clans, they stood still and did not cooperate with the Qiu family of Da'an County to destroy the Wei family in one fell swoop.

Obviously, destroying the Wei family and bringing in the Qiu family would not be beneficial to the Liu family.

Liu needs time to hide his strength and accumulate strength. Now this delicate balance is what Liu needs.

This time, that time.

A few years ago, the Wei family wanted to negotiate a peace, but the Liu family refused because the timing was not good at that time.

The Wei family's strength has not been damaged. Once the situation is stabilized, they will counterattack against the Liu family.

But now, one thing is ebbing and the other is ebbing.

Wei was damaged and it was difficult to mobilize the strength to fight back. As the ancestor of the Liu family has improved his cultivation, he has become more confident and has no fear of counterattack.

"I didn't expect that."

Lu Yan frowned. The changes in the battle situation were somewhat beyond his expectation.

In this way, the Liu family is completely stable, like a piece of iron. Can they focus on developing the blood veins?

Will his second-level bloodline be discovered?

Although the entrance and exit of the blood veins were covered up by him and were extremely hidden, there was still a chance of being discovered.

There is also the possibility of exposure of the stone gate on the stone wall of the mountain.

"In the future, we should try to enter the bleeding leylines as little as possible to avoid exposure."

Lu Yan said secretly.

While Lu Yan was paying attention to the battle situation in Li'an County, an invitation was delivered to Lu Yan.

It was an invitation from the Martial Arts Alliance, inviting Lu Yan to discuss important matters at the Spring and Autumn Martial Arts Academy tomorrow.

Lu Yan did not refuse, because now Sanjue Martial Arts School is also a member of the Martial Arts Alliance. It joined the Martial Arts Alliance more than a year ago.

Since the original competition, Feng Yueming, the leader of the Martial Arts Alliance, has personally visited the Sanjue Martial Arts School again and again to invite them to join the alliance.

After Lu Yan thought about it again and again, he decided to join.

If you want to get along well, sometimes you have to be humane and sophisticated.

If you follow the locals, if you are too independent, you will be isolated. Even if Lu Yan suppresses him with force, there is no guarantee that there will be villains who can secretly interfere with him.

The next day, early in the morning, Lu Yan came to Chunqiu Martial Arts School.

When he arrived, the owners of the other thirteen martial arts schools were all present.

Lu Yan hugged his hands casually and sat down on an empty chair.

"Okay, everyone is here. Let's talk about the matters we have called you here to discuss today."

"Nowadays, the competition between the two major factions of the Li family is becoming more and more fierce, and they are using their own methods to win over large and small forces."

"Whether it's a martial arts school, a chamber of commerce, or a bodyguard agency, it's hard to be alone."

"Wanting to remain neutral without helping the two sides is wishful thinking. To remain neutral is to offend both sides."

"So, today we are going to discuss which side to join, Li Wenxuan or Li Wenxin?"

Fengyue Mingdao.

"Leader Feng, what choice do you make?"

Duan Shenfei, the master of Chisha Martial Arts School, asked.

"Okay, let me be the first to express my opinion. I have known Li Wenxuan for a long time, so I must choose Li Wenxuan."

Fengyue Mingdao.

"The fourteen martial arts alliances are aligned. Since the leader of the alliance chose Li Wenxuan, I will naturally choose Li Wenxuan as well."

Duan Shenfei immediately expressed his stance.

"Yes, the martial arts alliance will advance and retreat together. If we choose to disagree, won't it fall apart? I will also choose Li Wenxuan."

"Me too."

Except for the Spring and Autumn Martial Arts School, the owners of the remaining twelve martial arts schools all chose Li Wenxuan.

Finally, thirteen pairs of eyes all looked at Lu Yan.

Lu Yan sneered in his heart.

Are you still acting here with me?

He has long known that all the major martial arts schools have inextricable connections with the Li family, and most of these connections are with the Li Wenxuan faction.

Therefore, if the Martial Arts Alliance had to choose a faction to support, it would definitely be Li Wenxuan.

And seeing that among the thirteen martial arts schools, they all chose Li Wenxuan without any hesitation, it was obvious that he had passed the Qi earlier.

Today, do you want to put pressure on Lu Yan and let him make a choice?

"Master Lu, how do you choose?"

Feng Yueming asked.

"I, Lu Shanchuan, just want to open a martial arts gym safely and pass on what I have learned. I have no other ideas, and I don't want to get involved in the competition within the Li family. Therefore, I don't choose either."

Lu Yan shook his head and said.

Feng Yueming shook his head and smiled bitterly, while the other museum owners had different expressions and didn't know what they were thinking.

"Shanchuan, I know your temperament and you are used to being a loner, but I still want to advise you that the current situation in Baicao City is very black and white. It is difficult to be alone."

Fengyue Mingdao.

"The leader's kindness is appreciated by Shanchuan."

Lu Yan clasped his fists with a firm attitude.

First, he really doesn't want to get involved in the competition between the two major factions, and just wants to accumulate strength safely.

Second, even if he had to choose a faction to join, he couldn't choose Li Wenxuan.

Before, it was okay, but after he killed Li Cangxin, it was absolutely impossible.

He and Li Wenxuan can never reconcile. Once Li Wenxuan finds out any clues, there will be a battle between the two sides.

Moreover, by taking refuge in Li Wenxuan, the longer the contact time, the greater the risk of exposure.

If I had to choose one faction to join, it could only be Li Wenxin.

"Lu Shanchuan, the fourteen martial arts alliance, we are in the same spirit, advancing and retreating together. We all choose Li Wenxuan, but you don't choose. What do others think? What does Master Li Wenxuan think of us? Do you think Our Martial Arts Alliance has two intentions."

Duan Shenfei said coldly.

"That's right. If this is the case, how can I dare to ask you to join us in future discussions?"

"In my opinion, Sanjue Martial Arts School might as well just withdraw from the alliance."

All the museum owners, you say something to me.

But Liu Zong of the Black Sword Martial Arts School said nothing.

After he was inexplicably visited by a Wuhou last time, he made up his mind not to offend as many people.

There were also several museum owners who did not speak, but had their own plans in mind.

They plan to see if Sanjue Martial Arts School can survive on their own without joining both parties. If so, they may be able to follow suit.

"In this case, if people of different ways do not work together, Lu will just withdraw from the alliance."

Lu Yan stood up, took out the martial arts alliance token, put it on the table, and strode away.

"Hmph, this Lu Shanchuan thinks he has some strength and thinks too highly of himself. Sooner or later he will suffer a big loss."

"Yes, if he wants to be alone, he will end up offending both major factions. Let's see how his Sanjue Martial Arts School breaks up."

"In Baicao City, breaking the limit five times means nothing."

Several people spoke unhappily.

Finally, someone looked at Feng Yueming and asked, "Leader, Lu Shanchuan has withdrawn from the alliance, what should we do now?"

"Tomorrow morning, I will meet Mr. Li Canglin in person and tell the truth."

Fengyue Mingdao.

Li Canglin's mansion is located in the east of Baicao City, covering an area of ​​100 acres, with many houses, pavilions, waterside pavilions and everything you need, making it extremely prosperous.

In the reception room, after sending away the thirteen martial arts masters, only Li Canglin and a few confidants were left.

"The Sanjue Martial Arts School, you want to be alone?"

Li Canglin leaned lazily on the chair, with a sarcastic smile on his lips.

"Sir, do you want my subordinates to send someone to knock it?"

Next to him, an old man wearing a robe and a goatee suggested.

This old man is a famous counselor beside Li Canglin, named Jia Xun.

"Well, send someone to find out the details of Lu Shanchuan."

"By the way, send someone to beat it. If you don't understand the situation, let Sanjue Martial Arts School be disbanded."

Li Canglin said casually, stood up and left.

"I remember that last time the young master refused to allow anyone to beat the Sanjue Martial Arts School, saying that he would force them to Li Wenxin. Why did he agree to beat him this time?"

After Li Canglin left, another person followed Zhao Lu and asked Jia Xun.

"One moment and another, now the martial arts alliance has turned to us, but only the Sanjue martial arts gym has withdrawn. If we don't fight, what will other martial arts schools think? Do they also think they can be alone?"

"So, even if we force Sanjue Martial Arts School to Li Cangqing's side, it doesn't matter. Compared with the Martial Arts Alliance, Sanjue Martial Arts School is nothing, but our attitude must be shown to make the Martial Arts Alliance feel at ease. follow us."

Jia Xun explained with a smile.

"I see, Zhao Lu is being taught."

Zhao Lu clasped his fists.

Three days later, five big men in green robes with long swords hanging from their waists came to the Sanjue Martial Arts Hall.

When the two guards saw it, they immediately came forward to greet them. They saluted carefully and said, "I have seen the five adults of Baicao Guard. The five adults came to our Sanjue Martial Arts Hall. Is there something wrong?"

The Baicao Guard is the force under Li's command to maintain law and order. It is similar to the Liu's Red Guard, replacing the previous policemen.

However, the overall strength of the Baicao Guards far surpassed that of the Red Guards. The captains and squadrons all broke the limit five times.

In addition, it is said that there is a chief commander and two deputy commanders, both of whom are in the Wuhou realm.

"Go away."

A Baicao guard shouted coldly, grabbed and threw the two guards several meters away, and fell to the ground, unable to get up for a long time.

The five Baicao Guards strode into the martial arts hall.

All the apprentices in the martial arts hall looked at the five Baicao Guards in surprise and stopped.

"Five lords, I apologize for missing my welcome from afar."

As soon as Li Quan saw that his posture was wrong, he immediately came forward with a smile on his face, smoothly pulled out a hundred-tael silver note from his sleeve, and handed it to the leading Baicao Guard.

The leader of the Baicao Guard took it, his face softened slightly, and said: "Your Sanjue Martial Arts School is opening a martial arts gym here to recruit apprentices and teach martial arts. Do you have any official approval?"

"Official approval?"

Li Quan's expression changed. He had never heard Lu Yan talk about this before.

The previous official documents referred to the Great Chu Imperial Court.

The current official document naturally refers to the Li family.

"Without official approval, you dare to open a martial arts gym, teach martial arts privately, and cultivate your own martial arts. What do you want to do? Do you want to rebel?"

The leader of the Baicao Guard scolded, his voice like a lion's roar, shaking the entire Sanjue Martial Arts Hall.

"this"

With such a big hat off, even though Li Quan was so resourceful, he was a little at a loss for a moment and stood there in a daze.

In the practice room, Lu Yan frowned.

"Sure enough, it's here."

He stopped practicing and walked out of the room.

"The owner."

Li Quan trotted over quickly.

"I heard it all."

Lu Yan nodded and came to the five Herb Guards.

"I met five adults in Xialu Mountain and River."

Lu Yan clasped his fists.

"Lu Shanchuan, you should have heard what I just said. If there is any official approval, take it out and check it."

The leader is Baicao Weidao.

"When I first opened a martial arts gym, I didn't hear that official approval was required."

Lu Yan shook his head.

And as far as he knows, the opening of other martial arts schools has never required official approval.

Most of them were sent by Li Wenxuan's lineage.

Otherwise there would be no such coincidence.

As soon as he refused to join, Baicao Guard came to visit?

"No official approval?"

The leader of the Baicao Guard sneered and said: "Then. Close the martial arts hall at a certain date, dismiss the apprentices, and do not teach martial arts privately. We come back in a few days. If it is not closed yet, we will be punished for treason."

"Walk!"

After saying that, the five Baicao Guards strode away.

On the martial arts field, all the apprentices looked at each other, at a loss.

"Master, how should we respond now?"

Li Quan asked.

Lu Yan frowned.

To be honest, he didn't have a good idea.

The other party obviously wanted to force him to express his position.

Either take the initiative to seek refuge in the past, or close the door.

"Why is it so difficult to live a stable life and accumulate strength safely?"

Lu Yan sighed secretly.

"Everything is business as usual. Let's take a look at the situation first and I will have my own countermeasures."

Lu Yan ordered.

If it doesn't work, then you can only go to Li Cangqing for help.

But once he takes the initiative to ask Li Cangqing for help, it is equivalent to getting on Li Cangqing's boat.

The trees want to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop.

Dang Dang Dang.

In the courtyard of Wang Dao's residence, two figures clashed quickly, and the two sword lights were extremely fast, flickering like a chain.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of moves collided.

After dozens of moves, one sword light surged, while the other sword light began to shrink sharply, and was suppressed within a few feet.

There was a clang, and a figure staggered back.