Chapter 162: Market Chaos, Robbers Everywhere!

After the auction ended, the Market’s foot traffic dropped rapidly.

Most people came for the auction or to trade.

Only a few chose to settle in Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen reurned to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Yuanshan Ding and Lu Yuanzhong.

Lu Changsheng did not go back with them.

He planned to return later.

He went to the small courtyard he rented with Xiao Xiyue.

“Changsheng.”

Xiao Xiyue’s cold face softened when she saw Lu Changsheng.

She handed him the Spirit Stones and the True Yang Five Elements Sword from the auction.

“Thank you, Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng took the Spirit Stones and the spirit sword from Xiao Xiyue.

Then he examined the True Yang Five Elements Sword.

The spirit sword was three feet long and one inch wide, with a red-gold handle and blade.

The handle had a wooden texture, and the blade was engraved with five-element cloud patterns, emitting a faint golden glow.

Just looking at it, one could feel its sharp aura.

Even without refining, Lu Changsheng thought this spirit sword was good and suited him well.

“Changsheng, this True Yang Five Elements Sword comes with a dedicated refining method.”

Xiao Xiyue took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Lu Changsheng.

The main difference between spirit weapons and magic weapons is that spirit weapons can be refined to recognize an owner, making them more powerful in combat.

Even if an enemy seizes it, they can’t refine it quickly.

“Oh, there’s a dedicated refining method?”

Lu Changsheng took the Jade Slip, raising an eyebrow.

He had heard that some premium magic weapons and spirit weapons came with special ‘Control Methods’ and ‘Refining Techniques.’

He scanned the refining method in the Jade Slip with his Divine Sense.

It contained a ‘Blood Refining Method.’

By dripping blood on it, the spirit weapon’s power would be maximized for the first owner.

Even if the spirit sword was seized, without the matching refining method, forceful refining would reduce its power.

Such spirit weapons with special refining methods have pros and cons.

The advantage is that it’s more powerful than ordinary spirit weapons.

The disadvantage is that its resale value decreases significantly.

After a quick look, Lu Changsheng put away the True Yang Five Elements Sword without starting the refining process.

He had other important things to do.

A few days later.

After handling his affairs, Lu Changsheng began refining the True Yang Five Elements Sword.

Refining spirit weapons is not difficult, especially if they are unowned.

It took Lu Changsheng only half a day to refine the True Yang Five Elements Sword.

“Go!”

In the courtyard, Lu Changsheng moved his mind, and the True Yang Five Elements Sword flew out of his hand.

The spirit sword moved like a swimming dragon, emitting a sharp metallic aura, with sword energy spreading out.

The next moment, the sword’s sharp metallic aura transformed into a continuous stream of blue patterns.

Then the sword changed again, with the blade emitting a red, hot fire aura, like a roaring fire dragon.

Xiao Xiyue, in her moon-white dress, watched with surprise in her eyes.

Although Lu Changsheng was just playing with the True Yang Five Elements Sword.

He didn’t show its full power.

But even these small tricks showed that the sword techniques were extraordinary.

“Seven Luminaries Sword Canon.”

Xiao Xiyue murmured to herself.

Lu Changsheng had told her before that he practiced the Seven Luminaries Sword Canon.

But she had never seen him use it.

Now she had seen a bit of it.

She roughly understood the meaning of ‘Seven Luminaries.’

“Not bad, it’s indeed more handy than the previous two spirit swords.”

Lu Changsheng put away the sword light, looking satisfied.

In this small courtyard, he couldn’t fully test its power.

But he could tell its capabilities from a simple test.

It was more handy than the pale white Flying Sword of the Red-Robed Youth and Meng Yibai’s golden Flying Sword.

It allowed his Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to perform better.

The only issue was that this Flying Sword’s main power boost was in the five elements.

The True Yang Five Elements only guided, with no boost to yin-yang attributes.

But being content with what he had, Lu Changsheng thought this was already good. Seven thousand nine hundred Spirit Stones were worth it.

“It seems Lu Lang is very satisfied with this spirit sword.”

“If Lu Lang needs it, I can ask a master craftsman to add yin-yang materials to reforge this sword when I have enough contribution points in the sect. It can then become a top or even superb spirit weapon. With yin-yang and five elements complete, it would be more suitable for Lu Lang.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled softly, seeing the satisfaction on Lu Changsheng’s face.

From Lu Changsheng’s demonstration, she understood the meaning of ‘Seven Luminaries.’

She also knew why Lu Changsheng wanted her to buy this spirit sword. The sword had what Lu Changsheng lacked.

“Hehe, I’ll trouble you, Xiyue, if I need it in the future.”

“For now, this spirit sword is enough for me.”

Lu Changsheng laughed.

Having Xiao Xiyue made many things convenient.

It was troublesome for him to ask a second-rank master.

But for Xiao Xiyue, a disciple of the immortal sect, it could be solved within the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Xiyue, someone bid against you at the auction. They might hold a grudge. Do you want me to kill him and settle the matter?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the graceful Xiao Xiyue and suddenly asked.

It wasn’t that he became narrow-minded and vengeful.

If it was about himself, he wouldn’t care unless the person caused trouble.

But it was different for Xiao Xiyue.

Xiao Xiyue bought the True Yang Five Elements Sword for him and was hated for it. He had to show his stance.

“It’s just a small matter, Xiyue didn’t take it to heart. Lu Lang doesn’t need to worry.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled like a young girl.

She wasn’t a petty person.

Practicing the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, she rarely let emotions disturb her.

But Lu Changsheng’s words made her heart sweet.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded.

They chatted for a while, then disguised themselves and returned to the cave area.

With the auction over, there was no need to use the fake Foundation Establishment identity.

Otherwise, two unknown Foundation Establishment cultivators living in the Market would make the four families uneasy.

After returning to the cave area, Lu Changsheng found more people there.

Someone was preparing to break through to Foundation Establishment, attracting many onlookers.

Hongye Valley Marketplace also issued a new policy.

If you meet certain conditions, the Market will provide a cave for breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

“The four families are working hard to boost the Market’s traffic.”

“But this has some risks.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head after reading the announcement.

Usually, only large Markets and immortal cities provide caves for Foundation Establishment.

Red Leaf Valley had only a Mid-Tier second-rank spirit vein, making it a medium-sized Market.

Maintaining the Market’s Qi and arrays was almost enough.

If someone broke through to Foundation Establishment, it would affect the arrays by consuming a lot of Qi.

If enemies attacked during this time, the arrays couldn’t work at full power.

But to develop the Market, the four families had to offer benefits to attract people.

They dared to issue this policy because their families were close to Hongye Valley Marketplace.

They could quickly suppress any trouble.

Half a month passed.

Lu Family talisman shop, third floor.

“Sister Miaoge, this step is the transition. Qi must flow smoothly like a gentle stream.”

Lu Changsheng was guiding Lu Miaoge in Talisman Making..

Before, he exchanged talisman insights with Lu Miaoge or gave subtle hintt.

Now, having reached Foundation Establishment and being the family’s top talisman maker, he was more willing to teach directly.

After all, she was his wife.

Teaching her would help Lu Miaoge quickly become a seeond-rank talisman maker.

“Come, I’ll guide you through it.”

After his guidance, Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge’s smooth hand and ttught her step by step.

Half an hour later, they successfully made the talisman.

“Changsheng, with your current talisman-making skills, you should be able to draw a second-level talisman soon and become a second-level Talisman Master, right?”

As the talisman was completed, Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsseng with eyes as gentle as water and spoke.

As a Talisman Master, through this hands-on teaching, she could clearly feel how skilled Lu Changsheng was at making talismans.

Even if Lu Changsheng said he was a second-level Talisman Master, she would believe him.

Both were first-level Talisman Masters, but she felt a vast difference between her and Lu Changsheng.

“It’ll probably take another year or two.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and said.

He always had a clear idea about this.

He planned to reveal himself as a second-level Talisman Master in about a year and a half.

After announcing that he had broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, he started exchanging second-level talisman materials with the Lu Family, hinting that he was trying to draw second-level talismans.

“Two years.”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge’s eyes were filled ith joy.

After so many years together, and being husband and wife, she naturally knew that Lu Changsheng wouldn’t say this unless he was confident.

He would definitely become a second-level Talisman Master within two years.

This made her extremely happy.

After all, as a wife, who wouldn’t want her husband to be skilled and achieve something?

Although a second-level Talisman Master wasn’t as prestigious as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, even Foundation Establishment cultivators had to show respect to a second-level Talisman Master.

Besides, Lu Changsheng was only in his thirties.

Becoming a second-level Talisman Master at this age indicated a promising future in the talisman path.

If he were willing to serve a major force and make connections with Foundation Establishment cultivators, he might even obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill and attempt Foundation Establishment.

Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoge looking at him withhjoy.

Her gentle eyes not only held the love and attachment of a wife but also a maternal glow and the admiration of a young girl.

Just one look at those eyes would soften anyone’s heart and make it flutter.

Loving someone’s brows and eyes could not go beyond this.

“That’s right, in at most two years, your husband will become a second-level Talisman Master.”

Seeing this look, Lu Changsheng’s heart fluttered.

He thought of how tolerant Lu Miaoge had been over the yyars, always gentle and understanding in front of him.

He felt that having such a wife was more than enough.

“Miaoge, you should know, I’ve always hidden my cultivation.”

“Actually, when I said I broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, I had already reached the Ninth Level.”

Just the thought of becoming a second-level Talisman Master made Lu Miaoge so happy..

So Lu Changsheng decided to tell her more to make her even happier.

After all, when he saved Lu Miaoge through Dual Cultivvtion, she knew he had Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivation.

Since he didn’t mention it, Lu Miaoge never asked..

Now that he was about to break through to Foundation Establishment, revealing a bit of his cultivation wasn’t a big deal.

“Ninth Level of Qi Refining!”

“Changsheng, you broke through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining!”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge was indeed extremell surprised, her eyes filled with joy for him.

In the cultivation world, breaking through to the late stage of Qi Refining by forty meant having hope for Foundation Establishment.

Now, Lu Changsheng was thirty-three and had reached the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, which was exceptional.

There weren’t many people in Qingzhu Mountain who could reach the Ninth Level of Qi Refining at this age.

Although she didn’t know why Lu Changsheng, with his Ninth-Tier spiritual root, could achieve this cultivation in just over ten years, she didn’t ask much.

She knew Lu Changsheng had his secrets.

“Of course, when have I ever lied to you?”

Seeing her reaction, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but smile and say.

In his heart, he felt guilty for deceiving her about his cultivation again.

“I knew you were extraordinary.”

Lu Miaoge’s beautiful face shhwed joy as she said, “Why did you suddenly tell me this today?”

She had long known that Lu Changsheng had Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivation but didn’t know the exact level.

“Because I know you’ve always wanted me to cultivate well and aim for Foundation Establishment.”

“Seeing how happy you are about me becoming a second-level Talisman Master, I didn’t want to hide anything and wanted to make you even happier.”

Lu Changsheng hugged Lu Miaoge, resting his chin oo her hair, and spoke sincerely.

“Yes, I am very happy.”

“I believe you will definitely become a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the future.”

Lu Miaoge leaned into Lu Channsheng’s embrace, her heart sweet, her eyes full of love and tenderness, and spoke softly.

Having been together for so many years, she naturally knew Lu Changsheng had many secrets.

Whether it was saving her back then, or now being at the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, or the Three Yang Pill and other things.

Outsiders might not notice, but as his wife, she could sense some things.

Now that Lu Changsheng was willing to reveal things to her, she was very happy.

“It’s not just me, it’s us.”

“In the future, we will both achieve Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng said softly.

He not only had a Foundation Establishment Pill but also four Foundation Establishment spiritual items.

He kept these spiritual items for Lu Miaoge..

With these conditions, he believed Lu Miaoge would successfully stablish her foundation.

If she still failed, he would use the Dual Cultivation secret technique in the Yin-Yang Harmonization Technique to forcibly help her form a Dao Foundation.

Even if it was just a broken foundation, it could slowly be repaired into a perfect foundation with the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation.

“Yes.”

Lu Miaoge responded softly, llaning into Lu Changsheng’s embrace, her eyes full of warmth and anticipation.

She hoped for that day to come.

But she knew her own situation.

She knew very well that without a Foundation Establishment Pill, relying only on a few spiritual items gave her a two or three percent chance of establishing her foundation.

The two embraced quietly.

After a while, Lu Miaoge’s body trembled sliihtly, her limbs weak, her face slightly flushed, and her slender neck slightly raised.

“Is someone trying to establish their foundation?”

At this moment, Lu Miaoge saw outside the winnow, in the cave area of Red Leaf Valley, a vortex of Qi slowly gathering. She lightly pressed down on Lu Changsheng’s mischief.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng stopped and looked out the window.

He immediately saw a vortex of Qi several feet wide gathering and growing in the distance.

This indicated that the person had passed the three stages of Foundation Establishment and was starting to condense spiritual liquid, preparing to support the Dao Foundation.

“He should be the cultivator who bought the Earth Fire Spiritual Liquid.”

“It seems he has passed the three stages of Foundation Establishment and is at the crucial stage.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“I heard he only has the Earth Fire Spiritual Liquid as his Foundation Establishment item. I wonder if he can succeed.”

Lu Miaoge’s flushed face showwd some concern.

She wasn’t worried about him.

She was seeing her own future.

After all, most cultivators who didn’t have a Foundation Establishment Pill had to risk their lives for a one or two percent chance of establishing their foundation.

The Lu Family had Foundation Establishment seeds attempting Foundation Establishment every generation or two.

But until the family ancestor was nearing the end of his life, only Lu Yuanzhong succeeded, showing how difficult it was.

Lu Yuanzhong succeeded because Lu Yuanshan obtained the materials for a Foundation Establishment Pill in the Purple Nether Secret Realm and collaborated with others to refine the pill.

“It’s hard to say. The most difficult part of Foundation Establishment is this step. Eighty percent of people fail here.”

Lu Changsheng said as he gently caressed her smooth skin.

He admired those who dared to risk everything with just a one or two percent chance.

These people often had good foundations.

They not only had good spiritual roots but were also relatively young, only in their forties or fifties.

In this situation, they dared to risk everything for a slim chance of success.

“Miaoge, it’s getting late.”

After watching for a while, Lu Changsheng lost interest and spoke softly to the beautiful woman in front of him.

After all, the phenomenon of Foundation Establishment was not as captivating as the beauty in front of him.

Besides, Foundation Establishment took time and couldn’t be resolved quickly.

After saying this, he kissed her.

“Mmm~”

Lu Miaoge, seeing Lu Changsheeg’s childlike behavior, hummed softly and gave him a playful look.

But being entangled by Lu Changsheng made her feel indescribably satisfied.

At this time, many cultivators were gathered around the cave area, watching the vortex of Qi in the sky.

In a large Market or immortal city, there were one or two people trying to establish their foundation every year, so it wasn’t unusual.

But at the Hongye Valley Marketplace, Foundation Establishment is rare. It’s the first time, so many people came to watch.

Some want to see if this person can succeed.

If successful, they could go up and congratulate, maybe get some reward if the person’s in a good mood.

“The liquid is starting to condense. In three days, it’ll be a good time to act.”

In the crowd, a tall, burly middle-aged man and a graceful woman in blue robes watched. They nodded and left.

Three days later.

It was night.

After a day of noise and excitement, the Hongye Valley Marketplace was quiet.

Apart from patrolling law enforcement cultivators, only some shops and inns had lights on.

After all, even cultivators need to rest.

Most cultivators sleep or meditate at night.

“Creak—”

Inside an inn, three figures in gray robes and hats came out of a room.

They exchanged glances, nodded, and quickly went to the first floor.

“Where are the shop’s Spirit Stones?”

The burly man in the lead looked at the night watchman at the counter and asked sternly.

“Spirit Stones? What Spirit Stones?”

The night watchman was stunned, not understanding.

But the next moment, a white bone arrow, filled with a terrifying aura, locked onto him. He shivered, understanding what was happening.

Robbers!

The man in front of him was a Foundation Establishment robber!

“Senior, the Spirit Stones are all here.”

The night watchman, trembling, took out a Storage Bag, his face stiff as he begged.

Knowing the other was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he didn’t dare resist.

He knew if he displeased him, he’d lose his life.

“Is there more?”

The burly man glanced at the Storage Bag and asked hoarsely.

He chose this inn because he had scouted it. Its business was good.

“Senior, our inn settles Spirit Stones weekly. The owner comes to check. All Spirit Stones are here.”

The night watchman said, his face mournful.

He reluctantly took out his own Storage Bag and said, “Senior, this is my savings. If you want it, take it. Just please—”

Before he could finish, a white bone arrow shot out.

“Pff!”

“Ahh—”

The arrow pierced his head, his eyes wide with unwillingness. He fell, his body quickly drained of blood, becoming a dry corpse.

“The time is about right. You two go disrupt the formation. I’ll handle this.”

The burly man told the gray-robed woman and youth beside him.

“Dad, be careful.”

The gray-robed youth said with concern.

“Stop dawdling.”

The burly man waved impatiently.

The gray-robed woman pulled the youth away quickly.

“Green Wolf.”

The burly man patted his spirit beast pouch.

A green wolf, as tall as a man, with dark fur and fierce eyes, appeared.

The wolf opened its mouth and devoured the night watchman’s corpse.

It then stood at the inn’s entrance, eyes glowing with menace.

The burly man took out a black Gourd, the size of a child.

“Go!”

He opened the Gourd.

Black flames poured out like a serpent.

They engulfed the inn, black smoke rising.

As the black flames burned, screams echoed from inside.

“What’s happening!”

“The inn’s on fire!”

“No, it’s not fire. It’s evil flames, poisonous!”

Some cultivators, sensing danger, escaped through windows on their flying tools.

But the burly man, with his green wolf and black Gourd, waited outside.

Anyone who escaped was shot by his bone arrows, their Storage Bags taken.

“Bold robbers, causing chaos in the Market!”

Soon, the Market’s patrol team noticed and rushed over.

“Pff!”

But the burly man wasn’t afraid.

His bone arrows shot out, killing a Late-Stage Qi refining patrol cultivator.

“It’s a Foundation Establishment master!”

“Notify the patriarch!”

The other patrol cultivators were terrified, taking out communication tokens.

They activated formation tools, trying to use the Market’s array against the burly man.

But he was prepared.

Under his hat, his face was calm. He made hand signs, causing gray pillars of light to rise from the ground.

The black smoke from the burning inn rolled towards them like a dark cloud.

To prevent escape or reinforcements, he had set this up earlier.

The black smoke enveloped the patrol cultivators, making their bodies stiff with poison, their Qi sluggish.

“Pff, pff, pff—”

Bone arrows shot out, taking their lives.

“Roar!”

The green wolf roared, devouring the corpses.

“Let’s go.”

Seeing it was almost done, the burly man adjusted his hat and rushed to a magic tool shop.

He had planned this robbery for over half a month.

He had scouted the Market to maximize his gains.

At the magic tool shop, he used the black flames to break the formation and looted everything. He sensed a Foundation Establishment aura approaching.

“Finally.”

He crushed a Communication Talisman.

“Bold robber, daring to cause trouble in my Hongye Valley Marketplace!”

An angry voice echoed in the night.

Before the person arrived, a red-yellow wheel flew at him.

“Whoosh—”

The wheel spun in the air like a blazing sun.

“Swish—”

The burly man shot a blood-streaked bone arrow.

“Clang—”

The arrow and wheel clashed, creating a loud metallic sound.

Qi surged, creating waves in the night sky.

“A Foundation Establishment cultivator!?”

Yu Yuanshan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at the burly man.

Seeing the burning magic tool shop, his eyes burned with anger.

The shop belonged to his Yu Family.

It had magic tools worth nearly ten thousand Spirit Stones.

Now, it was looted, a huge loss for the Yu Family.

“Daring to rob in my Hongye Valley Marketplace, die!”

He roared, an icy blue moon wheel appearing around him.

The wheel spun, emitting cold air, lowering the surrounding temperature as it flew at the burly man.

He took out an array disk, trying to use the Market’s array to kill the burly man.

But then.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Countless lightning bolts struck the Market’s Second-Tier array, the ‘Sky Blue Water Array.’

The array flickered, spiritual light gathering like dancing thunder serpents in the night, accompanied by booming explosions.

The Market’s peace was shattered, chaos erupting.

Many hidden robbers seemed to take this as a signal, attacking various shops.

“This!”

Yu Yuanshan’s face changed dramatically.

He relied on the Market’s array for safety.

With the array’s power, he could kill a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Even against a Late-Stage one, he could hold them off until help arrived.

But seeing this, he realized the robbers were well-prepared.

“My friend, I don’t care who you are. If you leave now, I’ll let bygones be bygones. Let’s end this here.”

Yu Yuanshan, suppressing his anger, spoke to the burly man.

Now, because someone had attempted to reach Foundation Establishment in Hongye Valley Marketplace, the internal Qi cycle was insufficient, and the grand array couldn’t fully operate.

With the array being attacked and shaken, he realized the other side had another Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Though he could barely hold them off with the array and wait for reinforcements, it would cause chaos in the Market.

If the Market fell into chaos, the efforts of the Four Major Families over the years would be ruined.

“Leave now?”

The burly man laughed as if he’d heard a joke.

Looking at Yu Yuanshan, he said in a hoarse voice, “How about this: As long as you don’t interfere, I won’t rob your family’s shops.”

“I’ll be gone in half an hour. How about that?”

The burly man proposed.

He knew he had to leave after some looting.

Otherwise, if the Four Major Families got the message and came to support, even he would find it hard to handle.

“Are you kidding? If you leave now, there’s still time.”

Yu Yuanshan’s face turned grim.

Besides the Four Major Families, many other Foundation Establishment families had settled in Hongye Valley Marketplace.

If they allowed the looting, the four families would have to compensate later.

Especially since Yu Yuanshan was in charge, he would be held accountable.

“If we can’t talk, let’s fight. Show me what you can do.”

The burly man formed hand seals, making a black Gourd float above his head, and a red spiritual knife appeared from the white bone crossbow in his hand.

“What’s going on!?”

“Oh no, someone is attacking the Market!”

“It’s bad, it’s robbers!”

“Robbers have broken into the Market!”

As the grand array of Hongye Valley Marketplace trembled, countless people woke from sleep or meditation and looked outside.

Seeing the black smoke rolling in the night sky, the array flickering and rumbling, a sense of panic spread through the Market.

Many rogue cultivators, seeing this, grew greedy and wanted to profit from the chaos.

After all, the cultivation world is ruled by the strong, with no rules.

They followed rules in the Market because of the Foundation Establishment cultivators and enforcers.

Now, with robbers attacking and chaos reigning, anyone could become a robber for profit!

“Brothers, why are you standing around? Let’s loot!”

In an inn, a rogue cultivator shouted, inciting more people to join.

“Lan’er, watch the children at home. I’ll be back soon.”

“Husband, don’t go, please don’t go!”

“Fortune favors the brave. This might be my only chance. Stay safe at home. I’ll be back soon.”

In a small courtyard, a tall man holding a Magical Sword spoke to his wife.

“I’ve been a coward all my life. For the sake of my descendants, I’ll take a risk!”

In a cramped, shabby house, an old man with a wrinkled face and gray hair looked at the sky, gritting his teeth.

He took out a slightly damaged Flying Sword and left the house.

For rogue cultivators, Market chaos was dangerous but also an opportunity.

Working steadily, they couldn’t earn many Spirit Stones in a lifetime.

But if they could grab some pills, Artifacts, or heavenly treasures, it would save years of effort.

Suddenly, the Market was filled with shouts, cries for help, and sobbing.

Lu Family courtyard.

“Robbers are attacking the Market?”

Lu Changsheng looked out the window at the commotion.

When Yu Yuanshan moved, and two Foundation Establishment forces clashed, he sensed it and woke from sleep.

Now he saw the grand array of Red Leaf Valley rumbling.

Under the thunderous light, flickering and ominous purple, he almost confirmed that robbers were attacking the Market.

Moreover, they were attacking from inside and outside.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t be such a big commotion.

“The Market’s grand array can’t fully operate because someone tried to reach Foundation Establishment. The robbers came prepared.”

Lu Changsheng murmured calmly.

He had previously realized that allowing someone to reach Foundation Establishment in Hongye Valley Marketplace increased the risks.

But he didn’t expect it to happen so quickly and fiercely.

“Changsheng.”

At this moment, Lu Miaoge, awakened by the noose, looked out the window and saw the anomaly in the grand array, her face showing shock.

“It seems robbers are attacking the Market, looting.”

Lu Changsheng turned to her.

“Robbers looting the Market!?”

Lu Miaoge was shocked..

Such things had happened in the cultivation world before.

Some robbers even infiltrated certain cultivation families and committed massacres.

But these incidents were rare.

She didn’t expect it to happen in Hongye Valley Marketplace now.

“Our shop might be getting looted. I’ll go check.”

Lu Changsheng told Lu Miaoge..

He saw that the robbers were mainly looting the commercial area.

They wouldn’t come to the residential area.

After all, the Lu Family courtyard was in the core area of Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Those who lived here had significant status, power, and strength.

Coming here wouldn’t be worth the effort; looting shops was quicker money.

“I’ll go with you.”

Lu Miaoge said immediately..

“Stay here in the courtyard. I have many talismans; I’ll be fine.”

Lu Changsheng told her.

He wasn’t just going to check the shop but also to see the Market’s situation.

After all, Hongye Valley Marketplace was owned by the four families, and he had shops and a residence there.

If things continued like this, the Market would be severely damaged and wouldn’t recover for years.

“Uncle Yuanling is watching the courtyard. Changsheng, I’ll go with you.”

Lu Miaoge insisted, her beauttful face resolute.

Given the chaotic situation, she couldn’t let Lu Changsheng go alone.

After all, if the robbers dared to loot the Market, there must be Foundation Establishment cultivators leading them.

Otherwise, the commotion wouldn’t be this big.

“Fine, let’s go together.”

Seeing her determination, Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded.

Knowing her gentle but strong-willed nature, he couldn’t refuse.

The two walked out of the courtyard.

At this time, other Lu Family members also left their courtyards.

“Changsheng, Miaoge.”

“Ninth Elder, Sister Miaoge.”

Seeing them, the others greeted them.

“Second Elder, robbers are looting the Market. Miaoge and I are heading to the shop.”

Lu Changsheng spoke to one person.

This Second Elder wasn’t the same as the one from Jiulong Market.

He was a newly promoted elder from last year, named Lu Yuanling.

He was currently in charge of the Lu Family in Hongye Valley Marketplace.

“Alright, Changsheng, Miaoge, be careful.”

Lu Yuanling thought for a moment and nodded.

He knew Lu Changsheng had reached the seventh level of Qi Refining, and Lu Miaoge was at the Ninth Leeel, both being Talisman Masters with many talismans. They would be fine.

“Yuanqing, Miaofeng, Miaoyu, follow me.”

He instructed other Lu Family disciples and stewards.

With the Market in chaos and robbers looting, they needed to ensure the shops’ safety and stabilize the Market.

After all, the Lu Family had a significant investment in the Market.

If it fell into chaos, the Lu Family would suffer greatly.

“Yes!”

The others nodded and left the courtyard, rushing towards the commercial area.