With a clang, the door closed, and the candle flame on the candlestick flickered dimly.

Facing the old lady's question, Zhao Tianyou turned quietly and stood beside Lu Chengfeng.

When the old lady was at the side of the Zhao Family Ancestor, she was a maid named Yuchai, later becoming a concubine, known as Mrs. Zhao Qian.

She was shrewd and astute, having lived through many storms in her life, and just by looking at the situation, she understood many things.

The beads in her hand paused as she looked at Lu Chengfeng sitting nearby and said, "May I ask this young master's esteemed name?"

Lu Chengfeng replied, "I have a nickname called Handsome Yama, which is somewhat renowned in the Martial World. The old lady, being knowledgeable, should have heard of it."

Mrs. Zhao Qian's pupils constricted imperceptibly; if he were someone from the Central State's Martial World, it would be easier said. Within the Central State, there is nothing the Celestial Patrol Department cannot handle.

But if it involves the Outer State, things become tricky, and not everyone would show deference to the Celestial Patrol Department.

"I have roamed about Three Immortals Mountain for years, and now I wish to live a few years in peace and enjoy some splendor and wealth, thus asked Brother Tianyou to invite the old lady to help me with a favor."

Lu Chengfeng spoke leisurely.

Mrs. Zhao Qian remained composed; although knowing the person before her was a notorious bandit leader, she did not show fear or anxiety, merely asking, "Whatever the young master commands, speak freely. If it is within my capability, I will not decline."

Lu Chengfeng said unhurriedly, "The matter is simple, just that the old lady marries me to be my wife."

These words stunned not only Mrs. Zhao Qian but also Zhao Tianyou beside her, giving him a ghostly look, nearly dropping his eyeballs. He even doubted whether his ears had deceived him.

Mrs. Zhao Qian could not help but be dumbfounded for a while, examining Lu Chengfeng for a moment before helplessly saying, "Young master, please do not jest about such matters. I am someone halfway in the grave, seeing everything calmly. Whatever assistance you need, just tell me directly."

Lu Chengfeng chuckled calmly, "I am naturally not joking, just that the old lady agrees to this one thing."

"I know you adopted a few children decades ago, and over the years have built a big family, now four generations under one roof, with your children and grandchildren all serving you dutifully."

"If I am not mistaken, those so-called adopted sons and daughters should all be your biological offspring, born from illicit liaisons with certain influential figures?"

Facing these thunderous revelations, Mrs. Zhao Qian did not show the slightest panic but sneered, "If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave. Such jokes are truly intolerable to hear."

Lu Chengfeng merely smiled, "Do you think I am negotiating with you? Whether you agree or not, the matter is settled; I am merely informing you."

"If you utter half a 'no', none of your family shall be spared."

Mrs. Zhao Qian's expression finally changed, her hands clutching the beads tightly, "Do you know my status in Central State? Are you daring enough to make such statements, not fearing you won't escape Central Capital?"

Lu Chengfeng responded coolly, "You can try if those behind you can protect you."

"Of course, before you send out any message, I will kill your entire family."

"By the way, I forgot to tell you, I have another identity."

He stood slowly and instructed outside, "Bring in the item."

"Yes, sir." The attendant outside responded and soon opened the door, a person entering with a red wooden box, placing it next to the old lady's table.

After placing the box down, he respectfully withdrew.

With a click, the door closed again.

"Youdu Xiang Family member, You State Commander, greeting the old lady for the first time. This is my gift to you." Lu Chengfeng said with a smile, "The old lady might as well open and see?"

But Mrs. Zhao Qian closed her eyes, taking a long time before sighing, "Is You State going to act against Central State? Why must you big figures involve an old woman like me?"

"I am already halfway in the grave, merely wishing to enjoy a few more years of tranquility. Why do this, why do this!"

Blood began to seep from the red wooden box, flowing onto the table, and dropped to the ground in a drip.

Lu Chengfeng laughed, "Old lady, you have certainly not lacked enjoyment in life, once with the Zhao Family Ancestor, later with other influential figures, though without status, enjoying splendor, rich meals, and fine clothing."

"Instead, the Zhao family descendants revered and protected you, yet met annihilation and extinction."

"Do not claim these have nothing to do with you!"

"You should realize, for people like us, some matters require no evidence; if we say it is you, then it is you, because words can deceive, but interests cannot."

"You, the old lady, living freely in Central Capital, surrounded by children and grandchildren, leisurely and wealthy, really think everyone else is a fool?"

"Only pity the Zhao family ruined because of you."

"I am curious, during the Zhao family's extermination sixty years ago, were you involved?"

Upon hearing Lu Chengfeng's words, the old lady abruptly threw the beads in her hand to the ground, "You are simply spouting nonsense, when the Zhao family incident occurred, I grieved immensely; how could those matters relate to me?"

Lu Chengfeng waved his hand, Sword Qi surged, swiftly shattering all thirty-six beads that fell to the ground into powder.

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