boyutpedia Chapter 132 Replacement
Chapter 132 Replacement
At this moment, Lu Yuan, who was in the Icefield Fortress, also opened his system panel.
Name: Lu Yuan
Age: 19
[Cultivation Technique: Fifth-Rank Cultivation Technique "Earthly Fiend Blade Technique" (60352/50000 Entry Points, Should I use 10,000 Proficiency Points to break through?)]
[Fourth-grade martial art, "Primordial Qi Gong," for controlling the void (20181/30000, perfected)]
[Fifth-grade martial arts technique "Refining the Golden Bell Shield" (60242/50000 entry point, should I use 10,000 proficiency points to break through?)]
[The Grade 3 Formation "Mountain-Shaking Copper Gate Formation" (38217/50000 entry momentum) additional effect: Super defense, shaking mountains and earth]
【Third-Rank Kung Fu Technique: Breaking the Barrier Arrow Technique (40132/50000 Entry Stance)】
[Fourth-grade martial art "Heart-Shattering Fist" (40873/50000 entry stance)]
This is what Lu Yuan has gained in the past six months.
Almost every technique has improved.
In particular, the "Earthly Fiend Blade Technique" and "Refined Golden Bell Cover" can directly enhance one's skills.
If he upgrades to the next rank, his combat power will increase again.
Lu Yuan, of course, did not hesitate and directly chose to break through.
The next moment, memories of swordsmanship flooded his mind.
At the same time, his body also changed, as if his muscles had been hammered all over again.
Under the compression of the technique, the power is astonishingly strong.
[Cultivation Technique: Rank 6 Cultivation Technique "Heavenly Gang Blazing Sun Blade" (352/1000 Minor Success)]
[Sixth-Rank Cultivation Technique: Formless Golden Bell (242/1000 Minor Success)]
With the advancement of the two cultivation techniques, Lu Yuan could clearly feel that his cultivation techniques had once again reached a very high level.
The Formless Golden Bell is an even more profound body-refining technique.
The golden bell energy that had been condensed was now completely integrated into the body.
Lu Yuan is Jin Zhong, and Jin Zhong is Lu Yuan.
At this point, his body had reached a terrifying level.
Putting everything else aside, when the Green Dragon Crescent Blade in his hand slashed towards himself, it could no longer harm him.
"call!"
After letting out a long breath, Lu Yuan walked towards the General's Mansion next door.
It was already dark when Lu Yuan entered the front hall.
Zhou Hongling was already waiting, with a table full of dishes in front of her. Her eyes were a little red. She glanced at Lu Yuan and said, "Sit down and eat."
As she spoke, she poured Lu Yuan another glass of wine.
"The food here is still the best. It's been so long outside, and the food has been awful." As Lu Yuan spoke, he grinned, sat down, and stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth.
"Recently, many nobles in the court have been targeting you. Don't you know that? Why did you still come back?" Zhou Hongling said in a low voice.
She is now a garrison commander in the border army, and she doesn't know what the higher-ups are talking about. Not to mention her, even her father doesn't know.
But I've also vaguely heard that many people are targeting Lu Yuan.
Some time ago, Zhou Ren even summoned Zhou Hongling to Yanzhou, his intention being clear: to have her hint to Lu Yuan to leave, or even to leave the pass.
Zhou Ren, being born into a military family, was quite sensitive to certain matters of the court.
He had already sensed the danger posed by Lu Yuan.
"I have nothing to hide from you. There's no way I can leave. You know that the city gates have been taken over by the Imperial Guards."
Lu Yuan took a sip of wine and said softly.
The voice was kept very low.
Zhou Hongling lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly: "I'll lead my men to capture the Imperial Guards in a moment and let you leave the pass."
Lu Yuan was taken aback: "If you do this, even if I leave, I won't be able to rest easy, and the Zhou family will be ruined by me."
At this moment, Zhou Hongling seemed on the verge of collapse.
"Da da!"
As the two were talking, footsteps could be heard outside the courtyard.
A gaunt man with a gloomy face, dressed in a black brocade robe with a golden eagle embroidered on his chest, walked in.
A large group of men in black followed behind him.
It was none other than the Embroidered-Robed Envoy.
As soon as these people appeared, the leader placed his hand on Lu Yuan's shoulder.
The next moment, Lu Yuan felt an immense force suppressing him.
"Bang!"
Zhou Hongling stood up and shouted angrily, "Who are you people, daring to enter my General's Mansion without permission!"
After saying that, he had already drawn his long sword.
Then, a large number of personal guards surrounded them and confronted the men in black.
At this moment, Lu Yuan remained expressionless and made no move.
The people sent by the imperial court this time were more powerful than he had expected.
He is no match for him.
Not to mention him, even if the entire Icefield Fortress were combined, they wouldn't be a match for him.
Therefore, looking at Zhou Hongling, he said, "Don't be impulsive."
The embroidered-robed envoy standing beside him said coldly, "I am Jiang He, the Deputy Governor of the Northern Region. Anyone who dares to make a move will be killed without mercy!"
After he finished speaking, the personal guards in the general's mansion lost some of their momentum.
The Embroidered-Robed Envoy was Emperor Yong's henchman and eyes and ears.
Even the Imperial Guards wouldn't dare to do anything to them, let alone these border troops.
Then, Jiang He said to Lu Yuan, "General Lu, Commander Xiao asked me to invite you to the capital."
The latter nodded and got up to leave.
Zhou Hongling's hand holding the knife was trembling.
Pointing at Jiang He, he said, "Even if you are an embroidered-robed envoy, you cannot arrest meritorious officials of the court without cause."
"General Zhou, I'm inviting you, not arresting you." Jiang He said, glancing at Lu Yuan, his meaning clear: "You don't want to implicate your friend, do you?"
Lu Yuan naturally saw through the other party's intention and looked at Zhou Hongling, saying, "Don't say anything, don't ask anything. Commander Xiao won't do anything to me."
"Can......"
"Enough!" Lu Yuan's voice suddenly rose, as if he were scolding someone.
This is the first time Zhou Hongling has seen Lu Yuan angry with her.
His hand trembled involuntarily.
His chest heaved violently.
She knew the other person meant well.
But tears still streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Lu Yuan didn't say anything more, and turned to walk out the door.
Jiang He secretly gave him a thumbs up.
After leaving the mansion, a carriage was already parked outside. It was pulled by powerful horses, and the carriage itself gleamed with a metallic sheen, even dazzling in the moonlight.
There were only a few windows, each about the size of a fist.
"Heh, isn't it a waste of talent to use this size for me to sit on?" Lu Yuan said with a faint smile.
Jiang He glanced at Lu Yuan and said, "Commander Xiao said that your strength cannot be judged by common sense. Although you seem to be only at the Innate level at present, no one knows how strong your combat power is."
Moreover, having honed their skills on the battlefield for so many years, constantly teetering on the brink of death, they might even be able to fight opponents of higher ranks. Therefore, stricter standards are justified.
"Commander Xiao really understands me." After saying that, Lu Yuan got into the carriage.
It was dark inside, but spacious, and not cramped at all.
Jiang He then said, "Yes, that's right. It's a lesson for you. The closer someone is to you, the more they'll turn on you and leave you with nowhere to run."
After he finished speaking, he signaled the group to move forward.
Sitting in the quiet carriage, Lu Yuan asked with some doubt, "It is said that you Embroidered-Robed Envoys are the most vicious, and your attitude towards prisoners is extremely bad. No one can walk out of your cell."
How come I've discovered that you're not like that at all?
Jiang He's lips twitched, and a smile was forced onto his cold, hard face: "Commander Xiao only asked me to take you to the capital, but he didn't say you were a prisoner."
Besides, I've heard about your situation.
You did what I wanted to do but didn't dare to.
Don't worry, I can't guarantee anything else, but as long as I'm here, those people hiding in the shadows won't be able to do anything to you.
Lu Yuan didn't say anything more, just sat quietly.
This carriage made of fine iron was not too difficult for him to break through; the only difficult opponent was Jiang He.
Now, he actually hopes someone will come out and assassinate him.
Then we can take advantage of the chaos to leave.
However, the embroidered-clothes messenger's signboard is still very useful.
A night passed, and no one dared to make a move rashly; Lu Yuan could only wait for an opportunity.
Meanwhile, inside the palace...
The court assembly had begun. Emperor Yong sat above, his body shrouded in golden mist, and spoke in a majestic voice.
"My esteemed ministers, is there anything you wish to report?"
The words had barely left his mouth.
Someone stepped forward first. This was Marquis Yundu, a city marquis of the imperial court. Although he was not a noble, his status was still far superior to that of a border marquis.
He stepped forward and declared, "Your Majesty, General Lu Yuan, the Northern Patrol General, has been indiscriminately killing innocent people, acting recklessly, and framing his colleagues for the past six months. This man deserves to die!"
"I second that proposal!"
"I second that!"
......
There was no complicated process; it was simply a matter of killing a border general. If he was no longer of any use to the emperor, there was no need for any important figure to speak up.
However, those standing at the back of the main hall could do it.
Now, it's just a matter of who needs an opportunity.
The news that Lu Yuan had been taken into custody by Jiang He had already reached everyone's ears.
Xiao Heng frowned and stepped forward, about to speak.
Emperor Yong's gaze fell upon him, and he said calmly, "Minister Xiao, you have rushed back from the frontier and must be exhausted from your journey. I will be hosting a banquet in the inner palace at noon today. Come and have lunch after court. If you have anything to say, we can talk then."
There's no need to discuss anything else in the imperial court.
With a single sentence, Emperor Yong not only informed his court officials of his attitude towards Xiao Heng, thus protecting him, but also subtly hinted that they should not get involved in Lu Yuan's affairs.
Xiao Heng, who was about to step out, stopped in his tracks.
At that moment, the Seventh Prince raised an eyebrow and stepped forward, saying, "Your subject also believes that Lu Yuan should be executed. This man is arrogant and unruly."
He had severed ties with his family and was truly a person without ruler or father.
As the saying goes, "A broken bone is hammered by ten thousand men."
The wall fell and everyone pushed.
Now that Lu Yuan has completed what he was supposed to do, he is, in the eyes of the Emperor of Dayong, an object that must be discarded.
Therefore, he said calmly, "Let's do it this way then. The Seventh Prince will oversee this matter."
Nowadays, those who kill Lu Yuan can gain the favor of the nobles.
Emperor Yong would naturally not let go of this opportunity to enhance his son's prestige.
This can be considered as making the most of a person's value.
However, just after he finished speaking...
Below, Prime Minister Lü Ze stepped forward, frowning as he said, "Your Majesty, news has just arrived from the Northern Barbarians that they are willing to exchange ten million spirit stones for Lu Yuan."
"Whoosh!"
The sound rang out, and the courtiers were in an uproar.
Ten million spirit stones is definitely not a small amount anywhere.
Even Emperor Yong was somewhat tempted.
But at that moment, Prince Lie stepped out, and his appearance drew everyone's attention.
"Your Majesty, the Northern Barbarians are willing to exchange ten million spirit stones for Lu Yuan, so this person should not be allowed to live. This shows that his relationship with the Northern Barbarians is extremely deep."
Prince Lie's tone carried a hint of firmness.
He hated Lu Yuan to the core.
The other nobles, seeing someone step forward, were both startled and couldn't help but nod in agreement.
In their minds, the ten million spirit stones wouldn't end up in their hands anyway, but their hatred for Lu Yuan was real.
"Ahem, then let's do as we just said," Emperor Yong said, though his voice was no longer as resolute as before.
"I will inform the Northern Barbarians immediately." Lü Ze took out a communication stone and sent out the message.
But a message came back in the next moment.
His pupils contracted when he saw it.
Then he turned to Emperor Yong and said, "Your Majesty, the Northern Barbarians say they want to exchange the Peerless Marquis for him."
"hiss!"
At this moment, the assembled officials gasped in shock.
They had no idea who Lu Yuan was, that he could make the Northern Barbarians invest so much.
This is absolutely incredible.
Who is Wushuang Hou? He is not only a member of the imperial family of Dayong, but also possesses extraordinary talent.
Unfortunately, he was captured by the northern barbarians more than a decade ago.
Over the years, Dayong has tried every means to bring back Wushuang Hou.
But the northern barbarians never allowed it.
Unexpectedly, this time they agreed to change people for the sake of Lu Yuan.
All the nobles knew that they couldn't stop it.
The main reason is that this deal is too good to pass up. One is a mere Patrol General, and the other is the peerless Marquis of Dayong, whose talent is rare even in a thousand years.
The difference between the two is too great.
Dayong never suffers a loss.
After all, it was predicted back then that Wushuang Hou would definitely become a famous general.
Who can compare to such a person?
These nobles all felt that the northern barbarians had gone mad.
Emperor Yong, without any hesitation, seemed to have forgotten his previous words and asked Lü Ze below, "Where is Lu Yuan?"
"Your Majesty, I have heard that Commander Xiao has entrusted an embroidered-robed messenger to bring Lu Yuan toward the capital," Lü Ze said slowly.
Emperor Yong immediately said, "Inform the Embroidered-Robe Envoy that there is no need to bring Lu Yuan back to the capital. Immediately dispatch the Imperial Guards to escort Lu Yuan out of the border and exchange him for the Peerless Marquis."
Then, without giving anyone a chance to interrupt, he calmly said, "Court adjourned!"
Then it disappeared from the spot.