Chapter 604 - 392: The Bizarre Murder Case from Twenty Years Ago, Lu Xuan’s Thoughts

Chapter 604: Chapter 392: The Bizarre Murder Case from Twenty Years Ago, Lu Xuan’s Thoughts

Coming and going in a hurry.

Just moments ago, Huang Tangming and his companions were seated in the Lu Family’s living room, yet within mere minutes, they stood up to bid farewell, their steps urgent and unhesitant.

The deliberate calm maintained during the conversation had already dissipated. At this moment, Huang Tangming was at the forefront, unable to suppress a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, even his eyes filled with an elusive excitement.

Silently, Huang Tangming and his group passed through the Lu Family’s long corridor, carpeted with intricate patterns, their footsteps absorbed by the thick carpet, leaving only the faint sound of each other’s breathing.

They walked until they reached the Lu Family villa’s front door, where the driver respectfully opened the door for them.

At this moment, Huang Tangming suddenly halted, turned slightly, and lowered his head a bit, speaking in a volume that only Chen and the two elderly companions could hear.

"Chen, Feng," Huang Tangming’s voice still carried a slight tremor, yet remained unquestionably firm.

"I’ll have to trouble you two with matters here, make sure everything is taken care of."

At this point, he paused, glanced over at the two of them, and added, "When we return to the Capital, we’ll find a quiet place to gather and discuss things thoroughly."

As soon as the words were spoken, Huang Tangming didn’t wait for their response and took the lead, stepping out the door and settling into the black sedan already waiting outside.

The car window slowly rose, completely isolating his expression from the outside, leaving Chen and Feng standing there, exchanging a glance with a peculiar look in their eyes.

No one knew that Huang Tangming’s secret journey to Yifeng Province, unbeknownst to those officials, was not a sudden whim, but a task entrusted by his father in the Capital’s study.

The stern instructions in that tone still echoed in Huang Tangming’s ears, leaving him no room for laxity.

Beyond this "mission," Huang Tangming harbored an unknown secret in his heart.

What he truly wished to confirm was whether that long-absent Lu Xuan still possessed his robust health.

It’s essential to know that Lu Xuan was a legendary figure in the Dragon Country’s National Martial Arts Community, one of the pinnacle figures.

The title "First Transformation Grandmaster" was no exaggeration; his iron fists had dominated Jiangnan regions, earning him renowned prestige in countless tough battles.

Looking at the entire Dragon Country, those who could exchange even a few moves with him were scarce.

Over the years, whether this legend retained his past strength had become Huang Tangming’s most crucial purpose for this journey.

Huang Tangming’s concern wasn’t born of mere curiosity.

Recently, the upper echelon of the Dragon Country had been preparing for an extremely significant matter, one that affected the nation’s course for years to come, allowing no room for error.

At the core of this task lay the need for several top national martial arts masters to join forces.

The strength of each participant directly influenced the task’s success or failure, making Lu Xuan’s condition a critical element.

Just now in the living room, Huang Tangming privately contemplated Lu Xuan’s state, a swirl of uncertainty still lingering in his heart, completely unprepared for what happened next.

A voice, old yet full of vigor, unexpectedly reached his ears.

The sound seemed right beside him, so clear that its strength could be felt in every word.

Yet looking around, Chen, Feng, and Lu Yuliang showed no reaction, indicating the voice was heard solely by him.

"Go back and tell your father," Lu Xuan’s voice bore the calm of years yet concealed an unstoppable sharpness.

"These years, not only has this old body of mine not declined, I’ve made some improvement. If we need to handle things for a few more years, there’s still no problem at all."

The words, like a calming pill, instantly settled in Huang Tangming’s heart, dispelling all prior speculations and worries.

He suddenly raised his head to look in Lu Xuan’s direction, just in time to meet his gaze, with a teasing smile playing on his lips.

That smile was full of comprehension and expectation for the younger generation, along with the composure and confidence of a Dragon Country’s generation Grandmaster.

This scene became an unforgettable deep impression for Huang Tangming for years to come, whenever he recalled it.

What truly stirred Huang Tangming’s mind was Lu Xuan’s enigmatic "Transmitting Sound into the Ear" ability.

Despite the several meters between them and several others in between, the elder’s voice seemed to have eyes, precisely reaching only his ears, unheard by others.

This level of control was truly miraculous.

Huang Tangming’s fingers unconsciously tightened around the car door handle, his mind repeatedly replaying the scene—how could such skill exist in reality?

This was obviously the exclusive ability of those reclusive mountain masters, capable of overseeing all, from the dramas he watched.

The thought of personally witnessing such a "legendary skill," and recalling Lu Xuan’s words "made some improvement," made Huang Tangming’s shock grow stronger, unable to help but lighten his breathing.

Decades ago, Lu Xuan was already a peak figure among the Transformation Grandmasters, his iron fists drawing attention from the entire martial arts community.

Now that such a top master openly admits "to having improved," Huang Tangming couldn’t help but contemplate the power hidden behind these words, his heart racing uncontrollably.

This was not merely a simple enhancement in strength, but perhaps an unimaginable level far surpassing past realms.