I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 595: Wolf Trouble in Tushan Collection

Chu Jin finished speaking and left, while Lu Zheng continued towards Leping Building.

"The bad news is that Leng Li has entered the Great Jing. The good news is that he is seriously injured and left using Blood Escape, adding injury upon injury. Theoretically, without five, six, seven, or eight years of recovery, he can't make a move."

Lu Zheng muttered to himself, "Since that's the case, there's actually no rush. If he really comes finding trouble, wouldn't that just be him delivering himself on a silver platter?"

Of course, one cannot deny that Leng Li, as the master of Du Yu Mountain, would have some world-shaking, supreme treasures for healing.

So…

Just as he walked halfway, he looked up to see Chief Liu leading ten or so constables hurrying from the direction of the County Government Office, heading towards the eastern part of the city.

"Young Master Lu!"

"Chief Liu!" Lu Zheng cupped his hands, "Chief Liu is up early, what's happened?"

"Last night, wolf cubs came down from Tu Mountain, injuring several people. We have been ordered to go into the mountain to eradicate them."

Lu Zheng's pupils shrank, "Wolf cubs?"

"Indeed." Chief Liu nodded, "The wolf packs in the mountain, who knows if they're reproducing too quickly or if they've encountered predators. They're coming down to seek food, so we need to kill some and drive them back."

Lu Zheng's eyes flashed, then he asked, "Going into the mountain for eradication, you're not deploying the garrison?"

Chief Liu didn't speak, but another constable said, "Why does Young Master Lu underestimate us? It's just some grey wolves; there's no need for the provincial garrison to take action."

The Great Jing Dynasty has garrisoned troops in each province, but Yizhou, being inland, doesn't have many troops, all concentrated in the military camp of the Yizhou Prefecture. Tonglin County lacks them.

Chief Liu laughed, "If the beast infestation were too severe, we might need the County Magistrate to report to the State Capital to mobilize the garrison. But just a small pack of wolves doesn't warrant the troops' action. We're taking a few hunters to Tu Mountain Collection and that's enough."

Lu Zheng understood.

Although Chief Liu and the many constables have not cultivated Martial Dao Blood Qi, they have always trained their bodies, and due to the environment, their martial prowess is not weak. Equipped with long sabers and crossbows, dealing with ordinary wolf packs is a piece of cake.

Seeing Chief Liu unfazed, Lu Zheng simply asked, "Is this kind of thing frequent in previous years?"

"Quite frequent, come spring, the beasts' energy has nowhere to vent, so they occasionally probe the village towns. Most are driven back by the local militia."

Chief Liu said, "Tu Mountain Collection is just a small market with not many local militia, requiring us to take people for a look."

"Understood, wishing Chief Liu a safe journey." Lu Zheng cupped his hand with a smile.

"Not at all! Thanks for the kind words, Young Master." Chief Liu returned the salute cheerfully and then left energetically with his men.

Lu Zheng shook his head, secretly noting that he was being overly sensitive, then continued forward.

Finally, there was nothing wrong this time, and Lu Zheng smoothly entered Leping Building, soon encountering an acquaintance.

"Old Master Wang!"

"Young Master Lu! Long time no see!" Old Master Wang cheerfully cupped his hands and then pulled Lu Zheng to sit beside him.

"After the New Year, Xiaowan returned, and I visited your esteemed residence with her, heard you returned to the sect, was thinking about when to visit again, didn't expect you to be back already." Old Master Wang laughed.

Lu Zheng nodded and smiled, "Stayed at the sect for over a month, just got back."

Old Master Wang laughed along, sharing things Wang Xiaowan had told him, chatting with Lu Zheng.

Even though Wang Xiaowan just started, she has already shown extraordinary ability. He's heard from Wang Xiaowan—never mind Lu Zheng's youth, his ability already rivals that of her master.

So Old Master Wang was quite aware, sternly managing his household, being kind and friendly externally, and adopting an even humble demeanor in front of Lu Zheng.

After serving tea and snacks, the storyteller leisurely stepped onto the stage from the back hall.

With a plonk of the gavel, the storytelling began.

...

After listening to the stories all morning and chatting with Old Master Wang, Lu Zheng learned that Wang Xiaowan is currently bitterly cultivating at home.

"Cultivation requires balancing work and rest; excessive hard work isn't advisable." Lu Zheng advised, and continued, "She can chat with Qingyan and Yue Yao, watch operas together, but if Miss Wang is progressing vigorously, then I retract my suggestion."

"That sounds good!"

Old Master Wang, anxious over how to maintain ties with Lu Zheng's family, naturally agreed.

After tipping the storyteller with copper coins, the two descended downstairs together, but just then, when reaching the city center ready to bid each other farewell, they saw Chief Liu returning hastily with his men.

"Hmm?"

"Young Master Lu!"

Chief Liu's eyes lit up, rushing forward.

"What's the matter?"

"It's an anomaly!" Chief Liu took out a Yellow Paper Talisman from his chest, its edges slightly charred.

"This is the Observation Talisman issued by the State Capital for the local officials to determine whether a case involves ordinary matters or anomalies."

Showing the Yellow Paper Talisman to Lu Zheng, Chief Liu explained, "I led my men to Tu Mountain Collection, followed the fiendish wolfpack path into the mountain, but hadn't gone far before this Yellow Talisman started heating up."

Confronting the anomaly, Chief Liu naturally dared not venture further into the mountain, promptly retreating with his men, leaving several constables at the collection, and hurried back to the county city to either report to the Anomaly Suppression Bureau or send a visiting card to White Cloud Temple.

"I see." Lu Zheng nodded, knowing this is the standard operation for county officials encountering supernatural presence, and if things are not major or fatal, they mostly wouldn't report but instead request intervention from White Cloud Temple.

So, if the County Magistrate instructs Chief Liu to visit White Cloud Temple, it's likely that Daoist Mingzhang will promptly send Chief Liu to find Lu Zheng.

"Alright then, you should first report to County Magistrate, I'll go take a look, and we can talk after." Lu Zheng said.

"Indeed! Thank you, Young Master Lu! Thank you, Young Master Lu!" Chief Liu gratefully cupped his hands repeatedly.

Old Master Wang, observing from the side, interjected, "Could there be a need for my daughter's assistance?"

"No need." Lu Zheng shook his head, although unlikely to be Leng Li's presence, Wang Xiaowan's cultivation is too weak, better not to follow for safety.

Bidding farewell to Old Master Wang, and nodding to Chief Liu, Lu Zheng disappeared before their astonished eyes.

...

With an Invisibility Technique, Lu Zheng directly rode the white cloud, ascended skyward, swiftly reaching Tu Mountain Collection over thirty miles east of the city.

Just a few days ago, Lu Zheng heard the name of this town; Guang Yue and Guang Yi stayed here overnight when returning to the city.

This town is near the official road, initially intended as lodging and rest for travelers who couldn't reach Tonglin County. Later, as more travelers came, inns, eateries, and shops appeared, turning it into a small supply station.

However, with mostly businessmen and few permanent residents, they couldn't organize a militia for self-defense, so at the slightest injury, they reported to the county city, seeking assistance from Chief Liu and his men.