Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
Before noon, one luxurious carriage after another appeared outside the agency's gate, slowing to a halt.
Then, one by one, those dressed in exquisite attire disembarked from their carriages, each carrying a bundle of white flowers.
Any one of these individuals could cause a major stir in Lin'an County with a mere stomp of their feet.
Among them were the leaders of the four major business groups, the heads of various martial arts halls, and the leaders of various major families.
Ever since the incidents a few days ago, they have been filled with doubts and confusion, but they no longer dared to underestimate the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
Although Jiang Zhenyuan had passed away, the escort agency under the new leadership of Jiang Yuan had become even more mysterious.
Events over the past few days were too strange.
Three days had passed.
Li Hao, the master of the Shenwei Martial Hall, had not been seen since the night he appeared at the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
There was no trace of him, as if he had completely vanished from the face of the earth.
Some said that Li Hao died in the Zhenyuan Escort Agency that night, otherwise there would be no news of him.
But no one believed this theory.
Li Hao, at the 8th level of the Body Forging stage, was an unparalleled expert. To defeat him and prevent him from escaping would require an even stronger, fully integrated power.
Otherwise, even if he couldn't win, he could easily retreat.
However, there aren't many experts who have reached the ninth level of the Body Forging stage.
Before that night, Lin'an County hadn't seen a level nine Body Forging expert for over a decade.
It wasn't until Li Hong's confidant made a move, revealing his true strength - a powerful master of the ninth level of the Body Forging stage - that this situation changed.
This just goes to show how rare these level nine Body Forging experts are.
After all, Lin'an County is just a small county, hardly noticeable in the vast Dali Prefecture.
While they had once produced exceptional geniuses, these individuals quickly left for greener pastures.
In such a small place, any genius staying here for long would be a waste of talent.
After all, shallow waters can't nurture real dragons!
Without a top-tier expert making a move, Li Hao couldn't have died at the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
Furthermore, if such a powerful person were to take action, their aura would be incredibly strong, like a bright sun in the night.
How could they not sense it?
But even so, everyone knows that even if Li Hao didn't die in the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, he must be seriously injured.
Otherwise, with his temperament, he would have exacted revenge long ago.
His only son died that night, torn apart by an arrow shot by the county lord's confidant, not even leaving a full corpse behind.
His wife and other relatives are now in jail.
With such deep-seated hatred, not just Li Hong, but the entire Zhenyuan Escort Agency would have suffered his fierce revenge.
But these past three days, everything seemed as if nothing had happened, with Lin'an County remaining calm and peaceful.
The only ripple was related to the Wanmin Trading Company.
Jiang Yuan personally visited the Wanmin Trading Company, and almost no one knew what exactly happened.
However, afterwards, many people saw the Wanmin Trading Company hurriedly send two boxes of silver to the Zhenyuan Escort Agency at night.
Then, recalling that Jiang Yuan entered the Wanmin Trading Company during the day, and after he left, the group quickly sold off several premium assets.
Who couldn't guess that this was related to Jiang Yuan?
After their extensive inquiries, they finally pried open the mouth of a key insider in the Wanmin Trading Company.
When they learned that the Swift Saber Gu Mo had killed the Great Protector of the Wanmin Trading Company with a single sword strike...
This news shocked everyone into silence.
No one expected that Gu Mo, the swift saber, had concealed such depth.
He was famous for his saber skills, but his swordsmanship was so transcendent that he was able to slay the Great Protector of the Wanmin Trading Company, who was at the eighth level of Body Forging, with one sword.
This feat was too horrifying!
Although the Great Protector was old and his vitality was declining, no longer having the might he once had.
But even an old tiger still has its pride.
If he had struck with all his might, who, apart from a peer, would dare to say they could face him undefeated?
Yet Gu Mo was able to slay him with one sword. This kind of strength was already completely beyond the seventh level of Body Forging. He was arguably unrivaled in his level!
He could even compete with a normal Body Forging Level Eight expert.
Upon learning all this news...
Who would dare not give Jiang Yuan face?
With Gu Mo's current performance, he will inevitably reach the eighth level of Body Forging in the future, and even the ninth level is not out of the question.
There's even hope that he could become a god-like existence.
His talent at this time could rank in the top ten in the history of Lin'an County.
Among those individuals, there were those who became gods, living far longer than ordinary people!
Just as the crowd orderly walked into the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, preparing to offer flowers to the portrait of Jiang Zhenyuan.
Suddenly, a shout came from behind: "The County Lord has arrived!"
The County Lord?
The crowd was taken aback at these words, and quickly turned around to look.
They saw a luxurious palanquin slowly stopping at the entrance of the Escort Agency.
A middle-aged man in a green robe, looking refined and amiable, pulled open the curtain of the palanquin and stepped out.
Beside him, a man in black followed closely.
On the back of the man in black was a strong bow.
Seeing the two of them, everyone's eyes were instantly filled with fear.
The only Level Nine Body Forging top expert in Lin'an County was here, and an invisible pressure suddenly arose in everyone's hearts.
Then, they all retreated, making way.
"Greetings to the County Lord!" everyone said.
Li Hong nodded slightly, then walked straight into the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
When he entered the courtyard and saw Jiang Yuan...
His eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise.
His vitality was full, his aura was bursting, and his heartbeat was like a drum.
These were clearly symptoms of a blood transformation level.
He had managed to break through twice in such a short period of time. Had he encountered some opportunity, or had he unearthed his own talent?
Just as he was pondering, Jiang Yuan greeted him: "Greetings to the County Lord!"
Li Hong also nodded with a smile.
"It's been a while since we met. I didn't expect your strength to have advanced so dramatically. It truly surprised me."
Jiang Yuan smiled: "Did the County Lord notice?"
"Of course!" Li Hong laughed. "Don't underestimate my strength, my level might surprise you!"
Then, he suddenly said seriously: "Jiang Yuan, do you wish to join a celestial sect?"
"A celestial sect?" Jiang Yuan was surprised. "Does the County Lord mean the celestial beings mentioned by the mortals?"
"That's right!"
Li Hong nodded slightly and then said: "If you wish, I will ask my sect for permission. Someone will come to verify whether you are qualified to join my sect, the Sunset Sect."
He looked deeply at Jiang Yuan: "Lin'an County is also the territory of my Sunset Sect."
Jiang Yuan nodded without hesitation: "I would like to, but I have some matters to handle first."
"No rush. I will ask the sect for permission, but it will take some time. Even if you pass, you can choose when to join."
"Then I will be in the County Lord's care!"
Said, Jiang Yuan.