Starting as The Young Master of A Pharmacy, He Trained Swordsmanship in Seclusion For Twenty Years - Chapter 147

The dark, eerie shadow seemed to sense the powerful life force emanating from Li Daren and chose not to attack him.

Right before Li Daren’s eyes, the black shadow dissipated into wisps of dark smoke, drifting away toward the distant sky.

“These supernatural domains are truly terrifying!”

“Under the influence of such a domain, even a ‘Wei’-level supernatural entity can roam freely anywhere, completely ignoring daylight.”

Li Daren gave the vanished shadow a wary glance before he too left the area.

Inside the county town, within a spacious mansion.

In the master’s chamber of the residence, a figure could be seen—a woman.

Dressed in elegant and dignified attire, she sat upright in a chair, carefully reading a thick book held in her hands.

Written in large characters on the book’s cover were the words: Lu Family Medicinal Recipes.

Thus, the identity of the woman before us was clear: Lu Yi, the younger sister of Lu Jiahe and mother of Liang Cheng.

This book of recipes was personally compiled by Lu Jiahe and gifted to Lu Yi.

At that moment, a faint breeze brushed through a dark corner of the room.

From the shadows of that corner, a dark, eerie shadow slowly seeped forth. Without the slightest hesitation, it shot straight toward Lu Yi’s face.

Whoosh!

Just then, a figure swift as lightning arrived from outside the room.

“Hmph!”

Clang!

A cold snort was followed by the clear ring of a blade being drawn.

An immense surge of life force erupted from the newcomer, flooding the chamber.

The air in the room instantly grew scorchingly hot.

Accompanied by the sharp whistle of the blade cutting through the air, the dark shadow was cleaved in two by a broadsword wreathed in steaming white energy.

Split in two, the shadow immediately dissolved into countless tendrils of black smoke under the terrifying life force emanating from the blade, rising into the sky.

This sudden series of events unfolded before Lu Yi’s very eyes.

Before Lu Yi could even process what had happened, two more figures appeared at the doorway.

These two were the people most familiar to her: Liang Shanhai and Liang Cheng.

“Shanhai, Cheng’er, you two…”

Seeing it was her husband and son, Lu Yi’s heart, which had been tense with fright, instantly calmed.

The arrival of the stranger and the mysterious black shadow that had just floated into the air had given her quite a scare.

“Mother, there’s no time to explain. Come with me to Uncle’s place, quickly!”

Without another word, Liang Cheng dashed forward in a few swift strides, reached out, and took hold of Lu Yi’s hand.

“Cheng’er, what’s wrong? Why are you so panicked?”

Pulled up from her chair by Liang Cheng, Lu Yi was filled with deep confusion.

“Indeed, my lady, there’s no time to explain. We must go to your elder brother’s place first.”

“This gentleman is Officer Qian. He is the one who acted swiftly just now and saved your life.”

Lu Yi had no reason to doubt her husband Liang Shanhai’s words. She promptly bowed to Qian Hao, expressing her gratitude for his lifesaving action.

“This humble woman, Lu Yi, thanks Officer Qian for saving my life!”

Faced with Lu Yi’s formal bow, Qian Hao responded quickly.

“Mm.”

Lu Jiahe had been too worried about Lu Yi’s safety, so he had asked Qian Hao to accompany Liang Shanhai and the others back.

“Ghosts!”

“Someone, help!”

In several other locations within the county town, scenes similar to what happened in the Liang residence were occurring.

Other commoners who had witnessed the black shadows were scared out of their wits, fleeing their homes in terror.

“Report it to the authorities! Quickly!”

On the streets, some townsfolk, still shaken, ran frantically toward the direction of the county magistrate’s office.

In the main hall of the Lu residence, both Qian Hao and Li Daren stood by the entrance, their expressions grave.

Within just two hours, several of the dark, eerie shadows had already appeared at the Lu residence.

However, all of these shadows had been dealt with by Qian Hao and Li Daren.

As time passed, the pressure on Qian Hao and Li Daren grew increasingly heavier.

Both of them sensed that the malevolent energy enveloping the Lu residence was becoming denser and more potent.

Outside the gates of the Lu mansion, a cluster of flame emitting an eerie blue glow slowly materialized from the void.

Within the blue flames, a twisted, indistinct, and blurry black shadow writhed.

As the cluster of blue flame drew closer to the tightly shut main gates of the Lu mansion…

The gates began to rapidly decay and wither, turning into pieces of desiccated wood shavings that danced in the wind, floating into the air.

Once the Lu mansion gates had completely collapsed onto the ground, the cluster of blue flame, as if having locked onto its target, shot straight toward the main hall of the residence.

Ye Qingshan, standing beside a pillar, seemed to sense something. His gaze, filled with horror, shot toward the area outside the hall.

This state of being on high alert simultaneously appeared on Qian Hao and Li Daren as well.

All three of them stared fixedly outside, their bodies trembling slightly.

Not far from the hall, a terrifying, bone-chilling malevolent energy was steadily advancing in their direction.

“The entity’s true form has appeared. Old Li, quickly take Master Lu and the others away from here.”

As soon as Qian Hao’s words fell, a dazzling blue flame-light shone into the hall.

Illuminated by the blue radiance, every person present felt a primal fear rise within them.

“Elder Brother, Shanhai, it’s gotten so cold here!”

Lu Yi stood beside Lu Jiahe. Her constitution was the weakest among all present.

Therefore, she was the first to feel a creepy, chilling coldness assaulting her senses, causing her body to tremble involuntarily.

Seeing this, Qian Hao, Li Daren, and Ye Qingshan erupted with their life force without holding anything back.

Three powerful surges of life force, radiant like rainbows, swept through the entire hall, somewhat diminishing the chilling intent that had just pervaded the air.

However, these three scorching life forces still seemed feeble and utterly inadequate before that terrifying malevolent energy, like using a cup of water to put out a burning cartload of firewood!

We’re finished!

This despairing thought surfaced simultaneously in the minds of Qian Hao and the other two.

Faced with an ‘E’-level supernatural entity, they, merely at the ‘Refining Blood’ realm, were far too powerless.

The entity hadn’t even fully revealed itself yet. Merely the malevolent energy it exuded had put them on high alert, forcing them to expend all their life force just to resist.

“Old Qian, it seems none of us can escape. Our deaths are of little consequence, but we have failed the task entrusted to us by Envoy Xuan.”

Suddenly, the ground outside the hall seemed to be stained with a layer of fiercely burning blue flame.

Most conspicuous was the cluster of blue flame floating in the air above.

Within the flames, there was a shadow as dark and profound as an abyss, a pair of eyes glowing with an eerie blue light gazing indifferently at everyone in the hall.

In the next instant, the cluster of blue flame enveloping the shadow shot forth a stream of blue malevolent energy the size of an arm with speed rivaling lightning.

The blue energy exuded a bone-piercing coldness as it streaked toward the depths of the hall.

That direction happened to be where Lu Jiahe, Lu Yunqing, and several other members of the Lu family were positioned.

Ye Qingshan happened to be near Lu Jiahe. Seeing the terrifying malevolent energy, a flicker of struggle passed through his eyes.

There was no time to dodge!
“So be it!”

Ye Qingshan quickly moved closer to Lu Jiahe and the others, thrusting out his right hand to shove them forcefully away.

His right arm, however, met the blue malevolent energy head-on.

Under the gaze of everyone present, Ye Qingshan’s right arm instantly turned to ashes. Moreover, a strange blue flame began to spread from the point of contact, crawling up toward the rest of his body.

“Beast, how dare you!”

In that split second, a furious roar, resounding like a thunderclap on a clear day, erupted from the heavens above the Lu family mansion!

Hearing this familiar voice, the expressions of everyone present turned intensely excited!
Lu Xuan!

The dark, eerie shadow seemed to sense the powerful life force emanating from Li Daren and chose not to attack him.

Right before Li Daren’s eyes, the black shadow dissipated into wisps of dark smoke, drifting away toward the distant sky.

“These supernatural domains are truly terrifying!”

“Under the influence of such a domain, even a ‘Wei’-level supernatural entity can roam freely anywhere, completely ignoring daylight.”

Li Daren gave the vanished shadow a wary glance before he too left the area.

Inside the county town, within a spacious mansion.

In the master’s chamber of the residence, a figure could be seen—a woman.

Dressed in elegant and dignified attire, she sat upright in a chair, carefully reading a thick book held in her hands.

Written in large characters on the book’s cover were the words: Lu Family Medicinal Recipes.

Thus, the identity of the woman before us was clear: Lu Yi, the younger sister of Lu Jiahe and mother of Liang Cheng.

This book of recipes was personally compiled by Lu Jiahe and gifted to Lu Yi.

At that moment, a faint breeze brushed through a dark corner of the room.

From the shadows of that corner, a dark, eerie shadow slowly seeped forth. Without the slightest hesitation, it shot straight toward Lu Yi’s face.

Whoosh!

Just then, a figure swift as lightning arrived from outside the room.

“Hmph!”

Clang!

A cold snort was followed by the clear ring of a blade being drawn.

An immense surge of life force erupted from the newcomer, flooding the chamber.

The air in the room instantly grew scorchingly hot.

Accompanied by the sharp whistle of the blade cutting through the air, the dark shadow was cleaved in two by a broadsword wreathed in steaming white energy.

Split in two, the shadow immediately dissolved into countless tendrils of black smoke under the terrifying life force emanating from the blade, rising into the sky.

This sudden series of events unfolded before Lu Yi’s very eyes.

Before Lu Yi could even process what had happened, two more figures appeared at the doorway.

These two were the people most familiar to her: Liang Shanhai and Liang Cheng.

“Shanhai, Cheng’er, you two…”

Seeing it was her husband and son, Lu Yi’s heart, which had been tense with fright, instantly calmed.

The arrival of the stranger and the mysterious black shadow that had just floated into the air had given her quite a scare.

“Mother, there’s no time to explain. Come with me to Uncle’s place, quickly!”

Without another word, Liang Cheng dashed forward in a few swift strides, reached out, and took hold of Lu Yi’s hand.

“Cheng’er, what’s wrong? Why are you so panicked?”

Pulled up from her chair by Liang Cheng, Lu Yi was filled with deep confusion.

“Indeed, my lady, there’s no time to explain. We must go to your elder brother’s place first.”

“This gentleman is Officer Qian. He is the one who acted swiftly just now and saved your life.”

Lu Yi had no reason to doubt her husband Liang Shanhai’s words. She promptly bowed to Qian Hao, expressing her gratitude for his lifesaving action.

“This humble woman, Lu Yi, thanks Officer Qian for saving my life!”

Faced with Lu Yi’s formal bow, Qian Hao responded quickly.

“Mm.”

Lu Jiahe had been too worried about Lu Yi’s safety, so he had asked Qian Hao to accompany Liang Shanhai and the others back.

“Ghosts!”

“Someone, help!”

In several other locations within the county town, scenes similar to what happened in the Liang residence were occurring.

Other commoners who had witnessed the black shadows were scared out of their wits, fleeing their homes in terror.

“Report it to the authorities! Quickly!”

On the streets, some townsfolk, still shaken, ran frantically toward the direction of the county magistrate’s office.

In the main hall of the Lu residence, both Qian Hao and Li Daren stood by the entrance, their expressions grave.

Within just two hours, several of the dark, eerie shadows had already appeared at the Lu residence.

However, all of these shadows had been dealt with by Qian Hao and Li Daren.

As time passed, the pressure on Qian Hao and Li Daren grew increasingly heavier.

Both of them sensed that the malevolent energy enveloping the Lu residence was becoming denser and more potent.

Outside the gates of the Lu mansion, a cluster of flame emitting an eerie blue glow slowly materialized from the void.

Within the blue flames, a twisted, indistinct, and blurry black shadow writhed.

As the cluster of blue flame drew closer to the tightly shut main gates of the Lu mansion…

The gates began to rapidly decay and wither, turning into pieces of desiccated wood shavings that danced in the wind, floating into the air.

Once the Lu mansion gates had completely collapsed onto the ground, the cluster of blue flame, as if having locked onto its target, shot straight toward the main hall of the residence.

Ye Qingshan, standing beside a pillar, seemed to sense something. His gaze, filled with horror, shot toward the area outside the hall.

This state of being on high alert simultaneously appeared on Qian Hao and Li Daren as well.

All three of them stared fixedly outside, their bodies trembling slightly.

Not far from the hall, a terrifying, bone-chilling malevolent energy was steadily advancing in their direction.

“The entity’s true form has appeared. Old Li, quickly take Master Lu and the others away from here.”

As soon as Qian Hao’s words fell, a dazzling blue flame-light shone into the hall.

Illuminated by the blue radiance, every person present felt a primal fear rise within them.

“Elder Brother, Shanhai, it’s gotten so cold here!”

Lu Yi stood beside Lu Jiahe. Her constitution was the weakest among all present.

Therefore, she was the first to feel a creepy, chilling coldness assaulting her senses, causing her body to tremble involuntarily.

Seeing this, Qian Hao, Li Daren, and Ye Qingshan erupted with their life force without holding anything back.

Three powerful surges of life force, radiant like rainbows, swept through the entire hall, somewhat diminishing the chilling intent that had just pervaded the air.

However, these three scorching life forces still seemed feeble and utterly inadequate before that terrifying malevolent energy, like using a cup of water to put out a burning cartload of firewood!

We’re finished!

This despairing thought surfaced simultaneously in the minds of Qian Hao and the other two.

Faced with an ‘E’-level supernatural entity, they, merely at the ‘Refining Blood’ realm, were far too powerless.

The entity hadn’t even fully revealed itself yet. Merely the malevolent energy it exuded had put them on high alert, forcing them to expend all their life force just to resist.

“Old Qian, it seems none of us can escape. Our deaths are of little consequence, but we have failed the task entrusted to us by Envoy Xuan.”

Suddenly, the ground outside the hall seemed to be stained with a layer of fiercely burning blue flame.

Most conspicuous was the cluster of blue flame floating in the air above.

Within the flames, there was a shadow as dark and profound as an abyss, a pair of eyes glowing with an eerie blue light gazing indifferently at everyone in the hall.

In the next instant, the cluster of blue flame enveloping the shadow shot forth a stream of blue malevolent energy the size of an arm with speed rivaling lightning.

The blue energy exuded a bone-piercing coldness as it streaked toward the depths of the hall.

That direction happened to be where Lu Jiahe, Lu Yunqing, and several other members of the Lu family were positioned.

Ye Qingshan happened to be near Lu Jiahe. Seeing the terrifying malevolent energy, a flicker of struggle passed through his eyes.

There was no time to dodge!
“So be it!”

Ye Qingshan quickly moved closer to Lu Jiahe and the others, thrusting out his right hand to shove them forcefully away.

His right arm, however, met the blue malevolent energy head-on.

Under the gaze of everyone present, Ye Qingshan’s right arm instantly turned to ashes. Moreover, a strange blue flame began to spread from the point of contact, crawling up toward the rest of his body.

“Beast, how dare you!”

In that split second, a furious roar, resounding like a thunderclap on a clear day, erupted from the heavens above the Lu family mansion!

Hearing this familiar voice, the expressions of everyone present turned intensely excited!
Lu Xuan!