Lu Qianshan seemed to realize something and suddenly said, "Let those children come over. If there's a confrontation later, let the three of them leave in the chaos. Our family will leave as well; there's no need to wait until evening."

Lu Qianshan nodded.

These days, throughout the territory of Bingzhou, Chen Tang and others are being hunted everywhere; constables, Bingzhou Soldiers, and Cyan Dragon Guards are everywhere.

Once the White Tiger Bureau makes a move, the news will quickly spread, likely drawing their attention.

Madam Lu waved her hand towards the hut at the back.

Chen Tang and three others walked over.

Madam Lu explained the situation to Chen Tang and the three others, saying, "At that time, our family won't be able to remain with you. You three need to be very careful."

Chen Tang and the three nodded in agreement.

Although the old man might be from the previous dynasty, Chen Tang was self-aware, knowing that with his abilities, he couldn't save anyone.

He was barely able to protect himself now, and escaping Bingzhou would be considered extremely fortunate.

Lu Qing felt a little reluctant and worried, saying, "Why not let them come with us, so there can be some mutual care on the road."

Madam Lu didn't say anything, just glanced at Lu Qing with a hint of reproach in her eyes.

Their family had a special identity, and getting too close to Chen Tang and the others would only implicate them.

Moreover, taking care of Lu Qianshan and Lu Qing was already the limit; how could she look after so many people.

Lu Qing lowered her head slightly.

Changsun Ming noticed this scene, smiled, and said, "Lu Qing, you don't need to worry about us. At worst, I'll take Haitang and Heigou to my home for a while to lay low."

"Alright then."

Lu Qing nodded.

Just then, Madam Lu seemed to sense something, her face changed, and she went to the window to look outside Mist Rain Village.

"What's wrong?" Lu Qianshan asked.

"I'm afraid it's already too late."

Madam Lu's expression was heavy, saying, "Mist Rain Village is surrounded by Bingzhou Soldiers!"

Chen Tang and the others felt a chill in their hearts.

If it was the Bingzhou Soldiers, it was clearly directed at the four of them!

Beside the tavern.

The old man glanced outside the village, frowning slightly.

Such a big display just to catch him?

The Marshal of the White Tiger Bureau, Ying Liquan, also noticed the situation outside and looked sideways.

Dozens of riders emerged from the village entrance. Among the leading three riders, one was Shi Hongzhang, the Marshal of Cyan Dragon Bureau from Bingzhou City, flanked by a white-robed Mystic Master, and the other was Dugu Di, Capital Captain of Bingzhou City.

The riders rode into Mist Rain Village.

Shi Hongzhang and Dugu Di immediately saw the people from the White Tiger Bureau beside the tavern and showed surprise.

"Brother Ying, it's been a long time since we last met in the Capital City. Didn't expect to see you here."

Shi Hongzhang dismounted and greeted warmly.

"Haha, Brother Shi, how have you been."

Ying Liquan stood up, laughing, and nodded slightly towards Dugu Di, "Lord Capital Captain."

"Lord Ying."

Dugu Di cupped his hands in salute.

Ying Liquan asked, "What brings you two here with such a large entourage?"

"Heh, just catching a few small-time thieves. Tracked them to be hiding in this Mist Rain Village."

Shi Hongzhang asked, "What brings you here, Lord Ying?"

"Also to catch someone."

Ying Liquan smiled meaningfully, "But our targets are different; let's each handle our own business."

Shi Hongzhang's eyes moved, seeing the place where a dozen White Tiger Guards stood, vaguely surrounding an old man who was drinking tea beside the tavern, and he guessed the gist of it.

Dugu Di said, "A few days ago, a Captain of the White Tiger Bureau, along with a Cavalry Captain and Defender of Bingzhou City, and even a Warlock of Profound Celestial Temple were found dead. It seems related to the person Lord Ying wants to catch."

Three Fourth Grade, and two Foundation Establishment Warlocks dead; it was impossible for those four to have done it.

Even the Jade Flute Fairy couldn't have that capability.

The fact that the Marshal of the White Tiger Bureau from the Capital City personally came to arrest someone, and they were within Bingzhou territory, made Dugu Di immediately suspect that those few had died at the hands of this old man!

The old man seemed oblivious, secretly thinking of strategies.

While they chatted, a young girl among the dozens of riders seemed both to be observing and searching for someone.

"Murong Haitang?"

In the Lu Family, Changsun Ming saw the girl among the riders, froze slightly, and murmured with a different expression.

"What?"

Chen Tang turned his head and asked.

"I wasn't talking to you."

Changsun Ming pointed outside and said quietly, "The real Murong Haitang has come..."

Chen Tang: "???"

Changsun Ming seemed rather relaxed upon seeing the arrival.

He already had a plan.

At worst, he would reveal his identity.

The previous Captain and Defender didn't recognize him.

But this Marshal of the Cyan Dragon Bureau and Dugu Di definitely knew him.

Previously, outside Bingzhou City, he had hidden his face, unwilling to reveal his identity; given the current situation, he had no choice but to reveal it.

Yuwen Heigou was even more composed.

At this moment, there was a stir among the Bingzhou Soldiers outside Mist Rain Village.

After a brief standoff, their formation automatically opened a gap, and over a hundred riders entered from outside.

"Hmm?"

Dugu Di frowned.

Without his orders, who could make the Bingzhou Soldiers give way?

In an instant, over a hundred riders arrived at the village entrance.

Everyone looked over, and the leader wore silvery fish scale armor, a Fine Iron Spear resting across the horse's back, his face resolute, his eyes sharp and not to be stared into directly!

The warhorse he rode also wore silver armor, its exposed mane fiery red, without a speck of other colors, appearing most majestic!

The other was dressed in a brocade robe, corpulent with a face full of horizontal flesh, making his eyes appear small, yet they gleamed with a hint of sharpness.

This person looked ordinary, but behind him gathered several Mystic Masters from Profound Celestial Temple, like stars surrounding the moon.

"Why are they here?"

Yuwen Heigou's expression changed upon seeing these two people.

Even with the large array before, he had remained quite calm.

Ying Liquan recognized him.

Even in the worst-case scenario, revealing his identity would be enough to protect Lu Qing, Chen Tang, and the others.

But why were these two showing up?

Madam Lu's heart sank upon seeing the newcomers, her face turning a bit pale.

She didn't recognize the two.

But she recognized the one from the Yuwen Family on the left side.

And the one on the right was clearly from the Profound Celestial Sect!

The appearance of people from these two forces probably meant it wasn't just about that old man, or Chen Tang and the others.

Madam Lu instinctively looked at Lu Qianshan.

The two exchanged a look, seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

Their identities were likely already exposed!

Madam Lu glanced at Yuwen Heigou.

This man had clearly recognized the identity of these two, and was someone from the Capital City.

Could it be that these people were brought here by him?

But if he had brought people here, he should have already fled the scene. Why would he stay here, not afraid of her killing him first?

"Who are they..."

Shi Hongzhang and Dugu Di looked at the over a hundred riders entering Mist Rain Village, showing surprise.

Although they didn't recognize the two leaders, their experience told them these two had an extraordinary background!

That battle armor and spear setup should be a symbol of the Yuwen Family.

After the Battle of Pingzhou, the Yuwen Family rose overnight, becoming one of the Four Great Clans, and even one of the largest forces in the entire Qian Country.

The prestige of the Grand Commandant, Yuwen Mao, was at its peak!

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