Chapter 51: Bandits Attack the City (Part 1)

At this moment, such matters seemed trivial to Lu Li because he had drawn the Snow Dance Sword Technique. For him, even if the ferocity value drawn was more ferocious, it was worth it. He had been worrying about not having a suitable sword technique for Xiao Zhao to learn, and now the problem was solved.

Lu Li casually used the free draw.

"Congratulations, Host, on obtaining a Red Luan Blade!"

Red Luan Blade? Seriously, can't you provide a blade suitable for men? It's either the Red Sleeves or the Red Luan. Next time, it might as well be a Willow Leaf Blade.

However, Lu Li still glanced at the Red Luan Blade. A spiritual weapon—another spiritual weapon! Lu Li once again looked at the divine weapons icon on the system interface.

Haha, with his luck, Lu Li directly opened the Divine Weapon Cultivation System. Without hesitation, he placed the Red Sleeves Blade in the main position and the Red Luan Blade in the auxiliary position, then clicked on smelting.

"Primary smelting requires a consumption of 500 ferocity points. Host's ferocity points are insufficient!"

Lu Li felt a bit disappointed, but considering he drew a high-level Earth-Level sword technique and a spiritual weapon blade after a series of draws, he was satisfied.

Insufficient ferocity points could be earned in the future!

Holding the jade slip, Lu Li walked towards Lu Xiao Zhao's room without hesitation and knocked on the door.

"Young Master!"

"Xiao Zhao, this is for you. Weren't you planning to learn sword techniques?"

Lu Li handed the jade slip to Lu Xiao Zhao.

"Huh, Young Master, why is it a piece of jade? Isn't it supposed to be a book?"

"You take it and infuse a strand of spiritual energy into this jade slip. It's a Transmission Jade Slip, and it contains the Snow Dance Sword Technique!"

"Snow Dance Sword Technique? Young Master is truly kind. I love this name!"

Lu Li lightly tapped Lu Xiao Zhao's forehead. Girls' thoughts were indeed different from those of men. She didn't inquire about the level of the sword technique; she just thought the name was good.

"You can start learning now. I'll watch!"

By now, Lu Xiao Zhao had already sat down, following Lu Li's instructions. She infused a strand of spiritual energy into the jade slip. Lu Xiao Zhao's expression changed several times, and then, Lu Li saw her furrow her brows. He didn't find it strange. The profoundness of the sword technique conveyed through the Transmission Jade Slip was so vast that Lu Xiao Zhao furrowed her brows due to the massive amount of information entering her mind.

After half an hour, Lu Xiao Zhao finally relaxed her brows. Opening her eyes, her two eyes emitted a dazzling light like nocturnal creatures.

"Young Master, why did you give me such an excellent sword technique?"

"If not for you, then who?"

Lu Li asked with a smile.

"Young Master!"

Lu Xiao Zhao suddenly threw herself into Lu Li's arms. Lu Li could feel her appreciation for his kindness.

As Lu Xiao Zhao nestled in Lu Li's embrace, the "洛" character on her back suddenly flickered. Lu Li felt a powerful surge of spiritual energy entering his body and then rapidly dissipating.

"This '洛' character does have spirituality. It knows that it was voluntary for Lu Xiao Zhao, so it didn't attack me. With this '洛' character, Xiao Zhao's safety should no longer be a concern!"

Lu Li embraced Lu Xiao Zhao's shoulders, helping her stand.

"My little Xiao Zhao won't look good if she cries!"

"Young Master, this is an Earth-Level high-rank sword technique. Not to mention Donglin City, even in the entire Yun Province, there's probably no other copy. You actually gave it to me!"

"You know all this?"

"I am also a martial artist, so I have naturally asked other martial artists about these things related to martial arts techniques."

"Well, my little Xiao Zhao knows a lot. Practice the sword well!"

Lu Li didn't say much. In the entire Western Qin region, there was probably no Earth-Level high-rank cultivation technique or martial technique. What he gave to Lu Xiao Zhao was undoubtedly precious.

"Okay, one more thing. Young Master, the sword you gave me, I don't know its name!"

"You can name it yourself! I didn't name the sword when I got it."

"Then I'll call it 'Snow.'"

Lu Li almost spurted out blood. You name a sword 'Snow'? A sword, Snow? Lu Li felt like his brain had stalled for a few seconds.

"Young Master, isn't the name Snow good-sounding?"

"It's beautiful, beautiful. From now on, it will be called Snow. Snow Sword! Sounds good!"

What else could Lu Li say? As long as Xiao Zhao liked it, he enjoyed pampering this girl.

At this moment, Axiu walked to the door but didn't enter when she saw Lu Li inside.

"Axiu, why didn't you come in?"

"Young Master, my father is here. There are some matters he wants to report to Young Master!"

"Oh, I'll go see him now!"

At this moment, Chen Kang was eager to meet Lu Li. On this day, too much had happened in Donglin City. Since Tianmang Twelve Strongholds threatened to massacre the city, the people in the city had been in constant fear.

"Young Master, almost all the residents who could leave Donglin City have already left. The two major families, the Lu family and the Lin family, have also left. Now, nine out of ten households in the city are empty. I wonder how Young Master plans to deal with this?"

"How is the situation at the City Lord's Mansion now?"

"The City Lord's Mansion is relatively calm. Lord Long will definitely stay and defend the city. I don't know if Young Master plans to leave or stay."

Lu Li naturally intended to stay. Without staying, where would he get ferocity points? Besides, Lord Long seemed so confident; Donglin City wouldn't easily fall into the hands of the Tianmang Twelve Strongholds.

However, Lu Li had confidence in Lord Long and was willing to stay, but he didn't want his mother and others to accompany him in facing the danger.

"You and Axiu, take others and leave first!"

"What about Young Master?"

"Don't worry about me. If the situation doesn't seem right, I will leave Donglin City as well."

"Alright, I will arrange it!"

Lu Li only said to let Chen Kang and his daughter take others and leave first, but he was actually worried that some people might not be willing to leave.

"Young Master, I want to stay with you!"

Sure enough, as soon as Chen Kang went to gather people, Lu Xiao Zhao rushed over to find Lu Li.

"No, your staying will only distract me. You go with Chen Kang and the others. Don't worry, I'll be fine!"

On this desolate night, Donglin City was quiet. Lu Li walked out of the courtyard amidst the tolling of bells. Outside, a large group of officials and soldiers were rushing towards the city wall with torches.

Lu Li followed the crowd, and by now, there were not many residents left in the southern

 part of the city.

When they reached the city gate, Lu Li saw a densely packed group of bandits outside the city wall. These bandits were clearly different from the previous ones. Judging from their formation, the strong and overwhelming bloody atmosphere, they were like beasts lying in wait, choosing their prey.

"Kill! Leave no one in Donglin City!"

With a roar, the densely packed group of bandits began to approach Donglin City.

"All of them are martial artists!"

As these people approached, Lu Li felt the oppressive aura approaching. He couldn't help but be amazed. Tianmang Twelve Strongholds was indeed powerful, gathering so many martial artists for the siege.

The previous siege and this one were completely incomparable. The last time was just a gathering of mountain bandits around Donglin City, and this time, Tianmang Twelve Strongholds had obviously gathered the elite forces of these mountain bandits.

Before Lu Li could be astonished, a figure suddenly rushed out from among the bandits. This person was exceptionally tall, with a height of over two meters. His body was like an iron tower, holding two horrifying giant hammers, each weighing hundreds of kilograms.

Breaking out of the formation, he charged straight towards the southern gate of Donglin City.