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Chapter 812 - 812 772 City Lord's Invitation

812: Chapter 772: City Lord’s Invitation 812: Chapter 772: City Lord’s Invitation After kicking open the wooden door, Lu Chuan saw the group of people huddled inside the carriage.

Their ages varied, but none were over eighteen years of age.

Some were very young, curled up in corners, shivering.

They all had more or less some scars on their bodies—it was apparent they had been beaten when they were captured.

Lu Chuan put on a veiled mask, concealing his face.

“Do not be afraid.

From now on, you are free.

Return to Forest City, go back to your parents.

They must be worried sick,” he said.

After Lu Chuan finished speaking, the people in the carriage seemed to calm down quite a bit, no longer as timid as before.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan continued to ask, “Do you know who captured you?”

A few of the older children shook their heads slightly, indicating they didn’t know.

After much thought, Lu Chuan still said, “The one who took you away is the City Lord of Forest City—Wan Changdong.”

“You’re talking nonsense!

It can’t be him!”

One of the oldest stood up, asserting with certainty, “The City Lord is a good man, he often gives us delicious food.

It can’t possibly be him who kidnapped us!”

He spoke earnestly.

Lu Chuan then pressed, “Are you so sure?

I just rescued you, will you not believe my words?”

“Of course, I don’t believe it.

How could City Lord Wan, being so kind, harm us!”

He spoke earnestly.

Lu Chuan patted the doorframe, “Everyone off the carriage, go see for yourselves who the drivers are!”

Following that, these people one by one stepped off the carriage.

Corpses were scattered everywhere, startling them to the core, and some with weaker endurance vomited on the spot.

Lu Chuan continued to look at the person who had challenged him, “Do you have anything else to say?

These people are all dressed as City Guards.

You recognize that, don’t you?”

The man stood there, stunned, at a loss for words.

“It really is the City Lord’s men…

it can’t be possible!”

He held his head in his hands, shaking it in disbelief while continually backing away.

“Young Master Lu, why bother telling them all this?

They don’t understand,” said Lu Chuan, looking at Li Xunying.

“If these people go back into the city and spread the truth, it might make more people vigilant,” Lu Chuan replied.

“Also, don’t use my name outright.”

Li Xunying nodded slightly, aware that Lu Chuan didn’t want to show his hand to Wan Changdong openly.

If Wan Changdong knew that it was Lu Chuan who hijacked the carriage, that would give him open and legitimate reasons to target Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan continued to address the crowd, “Now, go back home, don’t linger here.

It’s getting dark, and it’s not safe to stay outside.”

Everyone looked at Lu Chuan, many of them approached and deeply bowed salutes to him.

Only some turned and ran away immediately, not daring to stay any longer.

At this point, Lu Chuan continued to inquire, “Among you, is there someone named Xu Yingchun?”

A dirty little hand was raised, and then she stepped out of the crowd, standing in front of Lu Chuan.

“I… my name is Xu Yingchun…”

Lu Chuan looked her over—an under-ten-year-old girl with a young and scared face.

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Go back home.

Your father has been searching tirelessly, and he wants to see you as soon as possible.”

“Thank you for your rescue.

I will never forget this kindness!” she said, kneeling down to Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan turned to look at Li Xunying, “Let’s go, back home.”

At the front of the carriage, Lu Chuan wielded his sword to cut the rope, freeing the horses from the carriage.

Then, he mounted a horse and rode back the way he had come.

In no time, Lu Chuan arrived at the city gate.

After entering the city on horseback, Lu Chuan headed in the direction of Dongfang Residence.

By the time he arrived at the entrance to the Dongfang Residence, the sky had completely darkened.

Even at night, the busy city of Forest City was lit by numerous lanterns along the streets, with many pedestrians still out and about.

Lu Chuan entered the Dongfang Residence and returned to the courtyard.

In the courtyard, Lu Chuan saw Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang sitting there, eating dinner.

Seeing Lu Chuan approach, Gu Xiaorou stood up and walked towards him.

“What kept you busy today?”

“I rescued a group of people.

Wan Changdong doesn’t know what he wants to do with these people, but one thing is certain, it’s for his breakthrough to the Martial Saint Realm.”

“What I did today not only saved people but also prevented Wan Changdong from breaking through the Realm.”

“That’s great, we’ve bought ourselves quite a bit of time!”

Gu Xiaorou said with a smile.

“Indeed, let’s have dinner first.”

Lu Chuan walked towards the stone table, about to sit down when he saw Dongfang Cheng’s figure hurrying in and accelerating towards him.

“Young Master Lu, there’s a situation!”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “I know, those missing people have all returned, right?”

“No…

it’s that the City Lord wants to invite you to dinner.”

Lu Chuan looked up at Dongfang Cheng, “Invite me to dinner?”

It seemed that the rescued people hadn’t arrived in the city yet.

However, the City Lord must already know about this news, otherwise, he wouldn’t have idly invited me to dinner.

“I think it bodes more ill than well.”

Dongfang Cheng sat next to Lu Chuan, looking anxious.

Lu Chuan shrugged nonchalantly, “He wouldn’t dare lay a hand on me now.”

“He’s merely at the Martial Emperor Realm Peak, even if he’s just one step away from the Martial Saint Realm, that’s still a world of difference.”

“If he dares to make a move, I’ll kill him immediately; only the process of escaping from the Inner City will be a bit tricky.”

“So, rest assured, if I accept the invitation to go, there won’t be any danger.”

Lu Chuan said indifferently.

Dongfang Cheng continued, “Or should I find an excuse to brush it off?

It’s not necessary to meet with him.”

“He probably knows that you hijacked the convoy, that’s why he’s looking for you, I’m afraid he might lash out in a fit of anger with some underhanded tactics.”

Lu Chuan shook his head slightly, “No need, let’s just go.

He can’t do much to me, and even if he tries something sneaky, I have a good margin of error.”

Possessing the Nine Heavens Profound Fire gave Lu Chuan ample confidence.

With just the Nine Heavens Profound Fire alone, Lu Chuan had no fear of any poison.

Any poison that entered his body could be neutralized by the Nine Heavens Profound Fire.

If he were injured by some other hidden weapon, he could also use the Nine Heavens Profound Fire to heal himself.

So, in any respect, Lu Chuan didn’t fear this Wan Changdong.

If Wan Changdong really wanted to pose a threat to him, at the very least, he would have to wait until his breakthrough to the Martial Saint Realm.

Lu Chuan stood up, straightened his clothes, and prepared to leave.

“Are you really going to accept the invitation?”

Dongfang Cheng asked seriously.

“Of course.

Since he wants to see me, then I’ll go meet him.

I’m curious to see what he really wants to talk to me about.”

“Alright, then I’ll go with you!”

Dongfang Cheng said earnestly.

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, and then the two of them left the place.