Chapter 331: For the lives of millions of compatriots, he went to the death alone, just to seek a sl

Inside Wuji City.

The streets are wide.

It was all paved with stone slabs, but it wasn't very lively.

The shops on both sides are mostly stone houses, selling various magical weapons, leather armor, medicinal herbs, and various desert specialties.

Occasionally, a camel caravan laden with goods would pass by, its dull camel bells ringing out.

Led by Shangguan Yue, the three of them soon arrived at a rather large mansion in the city.

The plaque above the door reads "Shangguan Trading Company" in four large characters.

The brushstrokes are vigorous and powerful.

Enter the courtyard.

Immediately, servants came to greet them.

Upon learning of the young lady's return, a steward hurriedly went in to announce her arrival.

A moment later, a middle-aged man in a brocade robe with a dignified face strode out.

His gaze first swept over Shangguan Yue.

Seeing that she was unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief.

His gaze then fell on Lu Chuan, scrutinizing him.

"Moon, who is this?"

Shangguan Yue quickly stepped forward.

"Father, this is Young Master Lu Chuan."

"Today we encountered a gang of barbarian thugs in the desert. Thanks to Young Master Lu's intervention, my daughter and Xiaoqing were able to escape danger."

She briefly recounted what had happened.

When he learned that Lu Chuan was saved by Shangguan Yue by chance, and that Lu Chuan later single-handedly killed Manhuzi and more than twenty of his men, the middle-aged man, Shangguan Long, narrowed his eyes slightly.

The look in her eyes when she looked at Lu Chuan again was now serious.

He clasped his hands in gratitude and said,

"I see."

"Young Master Lu, I am deeply grateful for your life-saving grace."

"Young master, you are so young, yet you are already a five-star Martial Emperor. It is truly admirable."

"Please come in quickly."

Shangguan Long immediately led Lu Chuan into the main hall and ordered the servants to serve tea.

Lu Chuan, however, had no interest in small talk.

After sitting down, he immediately began to speak.

"Patriarch Shangguan, I heard that your family has a caravan heading to the Taklamakan Desert in three days?"

Shangguan Long was taken aback and looked at his daughter.

Shangguan Yue nodded.

"Father, I only told you this because Young Master Lu wants to go to Buzhou Mountain."

Shangguan Long suddenly realized.

However, when she looked at Lu Chuan again, there was a hint of wariness that was hard to detect.

"That is indeed true."

"However, the caravan needs two more days to prepare before it can depart."

Lu Chuan leaned forward slightly.

"Patriarch Shangguan, could you please take me with you then?"

Shangguan Long did not agree immediately.

Instead, he picked up his teacup, took a sip,

"May I ask, Young Master Lu, what brings you to Buzhou Mountain?"

"That place is not a place that ordinary martial artists can enter."

Lu Chuan was silent for a moment,

"It's urgent."

"It concerns the lives of hundreds of millions of people."

These words were spoken.

The air in the hall suddenly froze.

What?

Hundreds of millions of people?

What are you bragging about?

Shangguan Long put down his teacup, his expression serious.

Shangguan Yue and Xiao Qing also held their breath and looked at Lu Chuan.

"Hundreds of millions of people?"

Shangguan Long's voice turned serious.

"Is Young Master Lu perhaps joking?"

"Moreover, judging from Young Master Lu's attire and demeanor, he is probably not from the Western Regions, but rather from a major city in the Central Plains."

"What do you mean by that?"

"What could be so important as to affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people?"

Lu Chuan did not hide anything.

He needs the other party's help, and honesty might earn him more trust.

"I am indeed not from the Western Regions."

"Instead, it comes from the southwestern region of the Federation, the Jiangnan Province."

"Recently, the demon race has amassed a large force, intending to launch a massive invasion and a war of annihilation."

"Dozens of cities and hundreds of millions of people in the southwest region are in imminent danger."

"This is just the beginning."

"If the southwestern barrier is breached, the demon army could strike directly at the heart of the Central Plains at any time. When that happens, the flames of war will spread, and the casualties will be in the hundreds of millions."

His voice was calm, yet every word struck like a hammer blow to the hearts of everyone present.

Shangguan Long suddenly stood up, his expression changing drastically.

"A demon invasion?!"

"Is the news accurate?"

Lu Chuan nodded.

"Absolutely true."

"I came from the southwest, crossed mountains for 100,000 miles, and came to the Western Regions to climb Mount Buzhou and ask the sage to intervene."

It spans a vast mountain range spanning tens of thousands of miles.

These few words made Shangguan Long gasp in shock.

He looked at Lu Chuan again, his gaze shifting from scrutiny to shock.

Those mountains stretching for 100,000 miles.

It is the land of demons, known as one of the forbidden zones for humans, a place fraught with danger, where demon emperors and demon lords emerge one after another.

Lu Chuan is a royal-level martial artist.

How could he possibly travel alone and fight his way to the Western Regions?

No wonder his daughter said he was covered in blood and on the verge of death when he appeared.

This is not just about strength.

It also demonstrates extraordinary courage and perseverance.

Shangguan Yue also stared intently at Lu Chuan, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.

She only knew that this man was powerful and decisive.

Little did they know that he carried such a heavy burden on his shoulders.

For the sake of hundreds of millions of compatriots, he dared to go to the death alone, just to seek a sliver of hope for survival.

They have the capability.

They are more responsible.

This kind of man is truly irresistibly charming.

Shangguan Long's face was ashen. He paced around the hall a few times, then suddenly stopped.

"Human life is at stake!"

"It's fine if my Shangguan family doesn't know about this matter."

"Now that we know, we absolutely cannot stand idly by!"

He then looked at Lu Chuan, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed deeply, performing a grand salute.

"Young Master Lu's noble character is admirable."

"Young master, there's no need to wait two days."

"I will immediately arrange for a fast horse guide to take you to the edge of the Taklamakan Desert."

"only……"

He straightened up, looking troubled.

"Mount Buzhou is the sacred site of a sage; whether one can enter depends entirely on fate."

"There is nothing my Shangguan family can do about this; it is up to you, young master."

Lu Chuan was overjoyed and quickly stood up to return the greeting solemnly.

"This is already a great kindness."

"On behalf of the millions of compatriots in Southwest China, Lu Chuan thanks the head of the Shangguan family."

Shangguan Long waved his hand.

"There's no time to lose, I'll make the arrangements right away."

Just as he was about to turn around and go down to make arrangements, Shangguan Yue suddenly spoke up.

"Father, I'm going too."

"Nonsense!"

"This journey is dangerous, why are you coming along?"

Shangguan Yue stepped forward and pulled her father to a corner of the hall.

He lowered his voice and spoke quickly, though it was unclear what he was saying.

Lu Chuan didn't listen attentively.

But now he has achieved the Martial Arts Emperor level, and his Yin-Yang Soul Forging Scripture has broken through, making his divine sense powerful.

Every word of their conversation naturally reached my ears.

His eyes flashed instantly.

However, as he said, he had only one purpose for this trip.

I don't think much about other matters between men and women.

Therefore, I've only heard of it.

Then I stopped caring.

Shangguan Long's expression changed as he listened to his daughter's words.

He glanced at his daughter, then at Lu Chuan in the distance, his brows furrowed.

After a moment, he sighed.

"That's enough."

"Since you have this intention, then go."

Shangguan Yue's eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Father!"

She then jogged over and gave Lu Chuan a graceful bow.

"Young Master Lu, please wait a moment while I change my clothes. We'll depart immediately."

After saying that, he quickly walked towards the inner courtyard.

Not long after.

Shangguan Yue returned.

She had changed out of her dress and into a dark-colored outfit suitable for cycling.

The fabric clung to her body, outlining her tall and voluptuous figure in a breathtaking way.

Her slender waist was tightly bound by a leather strap.

It accentuates the fullness and curve of her chest.

Long, straight legs, wearing a pair of knee-high leather riding boots.

Her long hair was no longer loose, but neatly tied up with a silver hairpin, revealing her fair and slender neck.

He held a black riding whip in his hand.

She has lost some of the gentle grace of a lady from a noble family, but gained more of the dashing and heroic spirit of a woman from the martial arts world.

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