If the situation truly turned unfavorable, he could choose to leave at any time. As for saying he had something to do, it was just an excuse."No problem." Mu Ling readily agreed, then began to fiddle..."I am Zhou Ze, the elder in charge of external affairs for the Zhou family." The old man with a goat's beard smiled and spoke, "May I ask how you two are called"

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"Wow, that's amazing!"

Zhou Ze nodded slightly: "It turns out to be Daoist Niu. Observing Daoist Niu's bearing, you are extraordinary and your aura is not ordinary. I wonder where you came from and where you practice"

"Both my brothers and I are just wandering cultivators." Lu Ye continued to make up lies.

Zhou Ze smiled and said, "I see. Among cultivators of your age, it is rare to have such cultivation. It truly shows that there are always talented people emerging! Since you've traveled far to arrive in Dingtian City, how about allowing this old man to show you the hospitality of a host"

Lu Ye squinted at him, then seemingly nonchalantly glanced around before calmly saying, "I wonder if the Zhou family is truly so hospitable."

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"Be brave!" Zhou Ze glared angrily, his Pianshan Blade unsheathed, and with a single stroke, he cut.

With the clash of swords, a muffled grunt echoed through the air as crimson blood splattered..Just as he had taken flight, his body crashed to the ground with a heavy thud. The searing pain in his back made it hard for him to breathe. When he looked up, a rain of blades descended upon him.He...