My Cultivation Was Wasted at the Beginning, and My Side Effects Were Transferred

70: This kid is not ordinary.“The Linshan City Lord’s kind words are truly an overestimation,” Lu Fengming said calmly, narrowing his eyes and gazing at the old man.

“I am Oriental Qingmu, the Linshan City Lord. What just happened was due to my subordinates’ reckless behavior. They offended you, young friend, and I hope you can forgive them.”

Upon hearing Lu Fengming’s response, devoid of any emotion, Oriental Qingmu smiled faintly and continued.

Captain Li, who was under Lu Fengming’s control, heard these words and his face immediately changed.

His already unsightly face became even more so.

“Save me… Linshan City Lord, save my life…”

Captain Li stared at Oriental Qingmu with wide, bell-like eyes, his face filled with panic, his whole body trembling uncontrollably as he let out a mournful wail.

However, upon hearing Captain Li’s voice, Oriental Qingmu’s face grew even colder, his eyes flashing fiercely as he stared intently at Captain Li and said in a deep voice.

“Presumptuous! How dare you lay hands on this young friend here? You are simply a dog relying on its master’s influence, you’ve eaten a bear’s heart and leopard’s guts!”

“Today, I shall act on behalf of heaven and eliminate you, this scoundrel.”

As he spoke, Oriental Qingmu lightly waved his hand. An immensely vast amount of Heaven and Earth Origin Qi rapidly condensed.

In just an instant, it had already pierced through Captain Li’s head.

Pfft!

A tragic cry escaped Captain Li’s lips, and he was sent flying backward, crashing onto the ground dozens of meters away.

He created a deep crater in the previously flat ground.

After landing, a large, gaping hole appeared on Captain Li’s head, bleeding profusely, a gruesome sight.

Oriental Qingmu’s strike had directly taken Captain Li’s life.

Seeing this, Lu Fengming narrowed his eyes, quietly observing Oriental Qingmu before him, scrutinizing him carefully, a hint of surprise in his gaze.

“Young friend, this matter just now was indeed my oversight. Although my subordinate was in the wrong, as the Linshan City Lord, I am fully responsible for everything that happens in the city.”

“I will apologize to you on his behalf.”

After instantly killing Captain Li, Oriental Qingmu turned around, cupped his hands towards Lu Fengming, and showed a sincere expression on his face.

Oriental Qingmu’s attitude left Lu Fengming utterly bewildered and at a loss.

Even the many onlookers nearby were all stunned on the spot.

For a moment, they couldn’t quite figure out what the Linshan City Lord intended.

“What? What did I see? The esteemed Linshan City Lord, Oriental Qingmu, actually apologized to such a twenty-something, wet-behind-the-ears fellow. Impossible, how can this be?”

“This kid is clearly only in the Golden Core Realm. The Linshan City Lord’s status is so noble; he is a mighty Nascent Soul Realm expert. How could he apologize to a junior?”

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Seeing the Linshan City Lord’s attitude, everyone was astonished.

Waves of discussion continuously emanated from the crowd.

“The Linshan City Lord is truly too polite. It’s just a minor matter; I didn’t take it to heart at all.”

“It’s just that I don’t like people ordering me around or pointing fingers. That’s why I taught him a lesson.”

“However, my actions were not directed at the Linshan City Lord.”

Facing the shocked expressions of the crowd, and adhering to the principle of not hitting a smiling face, Lu Fengming responded calmly.

“I already know about this matter. It’s not your fault for acting, young friend. Even if you hadn’t acted, I wouldn’t have let him off.”

“May I ask for your esteemed name, young friend?”

After hearing Lu Fengming’s explanation, Oriental Qingmu still maintained a faint smile on his face, narrowing his eyes as he inquired.

“I am Lu Fengming!”

Lu Fengming cupped his hands, not concealing his name at all.

Although Lu Fengming had offended the Qingtian Sword Sect and the Tianyu Empire, and was being hunted by these two super-power.

The Linshan City he was currently in was the territory of the Yan Yang Empire.

The overall strength of the Yan Yang Empire far surpassed that of the two other forces.

The other party wouldn’t bother to curry favor with the Qingtian Sword Sect and the Tianyu Empire by acting against him.

Even if the old man in front of him had such an idea, he completely lacked the strength.

Therefore, even if his identity was exposed, Lu Fengming still had no concerns.

“So it’s young friend Lu Fengming. I truly feel like we are old friends at first sight.”

After learning Lu Fengming’s name, Oriental Qingmu actually breathed a sigh of relief. The smile on his face became more pronounced, even carrying a hint of cordiality.

“Young friend Lu Fengming, the fact that we can meet again means ourfate is not shallow. If you don’t mind, how about coming to my mansion for a cup of tea and a chat? What do you think, young friend?”

Oriental Qingmu smiled warmly at Lu Fengming, extending an invitation.

As the Linshan City Lord, a Spirit Division Stage expert, he did not put on any airs when facing Lu Fengming, a junior.

Of course, this was without knowing Lu Fengming’s situation. Oriental Qingmu still didn’t act as an elder.

Otherwise, in the world of cultivation, strength is respected, and the capable come first. Lu Fengming wouldn’t need to consider himself a junior in front of Oriental Qingmu.

“Since the Linshan City Lord is so enthusiastically inviting me, I can only accept with pleasure.”

Upon hearing Oriental Qingmu’s invitation, Lu Fengming responded without hesitation.

“In that case, young friend, please follow me.”

Having received Lu Fengming’s affirmative reply, Oriental Qingmu said with a chuckle.

Subsequently, under Oriental Qingmu’s lead, he swiftly departed with Lu Fengming.

Watching Oriental Qingmu and Lu Fengming’s retreating figures, the many onlookers all showed expressions of great interest on their faces, once again falling into a flurry of discussion.

“I wonder who that kid is. Even the Linshan City Lord treats him with three parts deference and politeness, and even invited him to the City Lord’s Mansion.”

“Who knows who that kid is? But judging by the Linshan City Lord’s attitude, it seems this kid’s background is extraordinary, definitely not an ordinary person. Otherwise, how could a normal young cultivator be personally welcomed by the Linshan City Lord?”

“You people should stop being so narrow-minded. This world is far more terrifying than you imagine; it’s not just the surface you see. Perhaps this kid’s reputation is such that even the Linshan City Lord wouldn’t dare show the slightest disrespect.”

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Everyone stared intently at Lu Fengming and the other’s retreating figures.

At the same time, they were constantly speculating.

They wondered who Lu Fengming truly was to receive such a warm reception from their Linshan City Lord.

Hearing the continuous discussions from the crowd, Lu Fengming couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh.

“The strength of the Yan Yang Empire is no less than that of the Tianyu Empire. The small Linshan City is just an insignificant small city, yet it actually has a Spirit Division Stage expert guarding it.”

Lu Fengming couldn’t help but mutter.

Spirit Division Stage Fifth Layer.

Such strength, placed in the Tianyu Empire and the Qingtian Sword Sect, would be considered top-tier combat power.

After all, on the surface, apart from those few top-tier Combination Realm experts, the Tianyu Empire only had Spirit Division Stage cultivators.

But even among Spirit Division Stage cultivators, there were only a few dozen.

Spirit Division Stage Fifth Layer naturally counted as peak combat strength.

Although there was a slight shock, Lu Fengming didn’t put Oriental Qingmu in his eyes at all.

A mere Spirit Division Stage Fifth Layer posed no threat to Lu Fengming whatsoever.

Before long, a massive mansion appeared in Lu Fengming’s line of sight.

Within it was an extremely flat grand avenue, surrounded by countless exotic flowers, strange stones, and colorful plants and trees.

The end of the road was none other than the Linshan City Lord’s Mansion.

At the entrance stood eight guards, all dressed in solemn attire.

Their faces were calm, their figures tall and straight, their aura like a rainbow, and their eyes sharp.

Clearly, they were a group of rigorously trained individuals, not ordinary people.

These were the guards protecting the exterior of the City Lord’s Mansion, all of them Golden Core Realm cultivators.