Li Rui was accompanied by Batu, who had suddenly appeared at the inn earlier and asked to travel together.

  "You bought so many things at the auction, what if someone gets jealous and starts a fight? It just so happens that I also want to see my sister and discuss how to deal with the new emperor's ascension, so I'll escort you along the way."

  "A new emperor ascends the throne!?"

  Li Rui and Gu Wen asked in unison, and Bate explained:

  "This Southern Border Guardian is not ordinary, everyone who has met him in the past few days can't help but praise him. At this rate, he will soon gain the support of most of the lords. And looking at the royal family's attitude... sigh, it won't be surprising if news of a new emperor ascending to the throne comes out in two days."

  Li Rui was delighted for Ai Qi. "This is a good thing, no need to fight anymore."

  The consultant was a staunch royalist and could no longer bear it:

  "Lord Barte is wrong! The imperial lords loyal to the royal family are not few, and the southern border guards' plot to usurp the throne is absolutely a pipe dream!"

  Ba Di adjusted his exquisite hairstyle and said with a hint of a smile:

  "Your words were originally correct, but the royal family's greatest supporter - Beihuang, was caught with such a big handle, became a street rat, receiving a large amount of support every year, and yet colluding with internal and external enemies. Now even the imperial city circle is starting to waver."

  "Ancestor Jilat - Master Jirad is one of them, and it's said that he has completely turned to guard the southern border."

  The consultant became speechless and sullenly slipped away to one side.

  ~~~~~

  In Greenhaven, Volrath, the steward of the Eternal Congregation, respectfully greeted his superior.

  The red-haired man looked at the work report handed over by his subordinate and said expressionlessly:

  "After all these years, you've made some achievements, but your mistakes are also huge. You had a perfect Blood and Flesh upgrade, why didn't you report it to the higher-ups from the very beginning? Your greed for merit has wasted precious time!"

  "Wohl, sir, in such a big matter, a small person like me dare not make a blind report. By the time it's confirmed, it will be too late."

  He replied cautiously, as the person in front of him was a Blade of the Sect's Underworld God, whose status was far higher than his own.

  "Ghost" just tapped him lightly and seeing that Volha was still cooperating, he said directly:

  "Malakai is still alive, the sect's time is limited, from now on I will be in charge of all matters in Green Ridge City, you as my deputy will assist me."

  Wolha didn't dare oppose him at all and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

  "Phantom" is satisfied with his attitude.

  "Li Rui should be back soon, let me arrange a meeting gift, and try his worth at the same time. I'm a cautious person, always planning carefully before acting."

  ~~~~~

  The originally bloated team is now very streamlined, all of whom are extraordinary riders.

  The attendants followed Luduo and Kali to escort Mei back first.

  Meng Xue took advantage of her injury and got the treatment of riding with Li Rui, she was overjoyed and excitedly put on that slit skirt, dressing herself up beautifully.

  Li Rui sat in the back and hugged Mi Xue'en. Originally walking at the front, he suddenly let Alan speed up and get further away from the team.

  The mounts galloped through the jungle at incredible speed.

  All the way bumpy, the journey was tiring, when returning to Greenleaf City, Mishiyaen was already lying on her mount and couldn't say a word.

  Li Rui took out two bottles of highly effective medicine and had Mei Xue'en drink one, then handed her the other bottle, instructing:

  "Don't be stingy and reluctant to drink, secretly hiding it away. I have plenty of this stuff, so just drink when you want to, no need to be polite."

  Marian was giggling behind her back, unaware of anything, and secretly sulking:

  "Was your last injury this severe? You still can't walk now."

  ~~~~~

  Li Rui was eager to think of his wife at home, but unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived at the city gate, someone dared to block him.

  He saw two robust men with full-body steel armor, their faces looking unfriendly, one in front of him and one behind, sandwiching him.

  On the rooftop of a nearby building, the newly appointed leader of the Dark Vow Trading House held a cup of strong liquor and drank slowly, ready to enjoy the battle that was about to begin.

  "Welcome home, Lord Li Rui."

  Two big men with a guilty look on their faces: "We are from Jinghu City..."

  Li Rui said irritably: "I'm in a hurry, let's get this over with!"

  The two men exchanged a glance, and the slightly taller one sneered: "We are also suitors of Miss Merle, and we'd like to ask you to withdraw. This way, Miss Merle will have two more companions, Green Ridge City will have two more silver-rankers, it's a more cost-effective deal~"

  Before he could finish speaking, a fist had already appeared in front of him and with a loud crash, he was heavily punched and sent flying into the air.

  The remaining one quickly activated the alchemy artifact - Dissolving Asphalt.

  He had clearly aimed at the spray, but Li Rui suddenly appeared on his side. One punch sent him flying into the scorching tar he had just sprayed out, letting out a loud and pained howl.

  At this moment, the one flying in the sky happened to fall down and land on the ground, with his chin crooked and his eyes rolled back, unconscious.

  The onlookers applauded wildly and cheered.

  These two goods are stupid to the point where Li Rui suspects that someone is plotting against him.

  Perceive freely and scan the people around you.

  ~~~~~

  At this time, many silver guards were watching from all around, and they were all new to Green Ridge City and had never seen Li Rui before. These people either wanted to come here to make a career out of the city's future development or came for the sake of the Green Ridge descendants.

  "Huan Ying" drank up the wine in his cup, and had a certain number of Li Rui's strength in mind.

  "It's no wonder you're a perfect Blood and Flesh Ascender, you're really formidable! There's only one chance, we must plan carefully and take Miss Mei as a hostage?"

  But in the blink of an eye, Li Rui's figure had disappeared from the scene.

  He suddenly felt himself being locked onto by a murderous intent and quickly turned around, only to find that Li Rui had already appeared behind him!

  "You have the greatest murderous intention, no matter what. Let's just assume you're the mastermind behind the scenes."

  "The Phantom" suddenly turned into three and escaped in different directions.

  Li Rui swung his hammer in a circular motion, unleashing the Phoenix Whirlwind Style, and with his extraordinary perception, he accurately struck the true body.

  Phantom shouted "This is impossible!" His chest caved in and he was blown away, bouncing three times on the ground like a skipping stone, creating three holes in the road surface before finally being embedded into the ground motionless, with dirty fragments scattered all along the way.

  The onlookers were stunned into silence, their faces frozen in shock.

  The group of silver-robed big shots standing on the rooftop looked extremely ugly.

  "Each one is a fatal blow! Is this really Silver Rank?!"

  "No wonder he's highly valued by the Powdered Family, this talent..."

  "Hurry up and contact the clan leader, the original plan won't work!"

  A group of people showed off their skills and prepared for what was to come, while Li Rui continued walking home.

  In the crowd of onlookers, there were familiar faces waving greetings, Li Rui nodded in response, not a hint of his earlier fierce demeanor.

  The commander of the city guard at a distance came to greet: "Lord Li Rui, you're back."

  "Hmm, I'm back. Don't worry, I won't trouble you. Find me three of the toughest Silver Rank missions."

  He finished speaking and handed him a crystal coin.

  When street fighting killed one; damaged hardened ground, all had to be compensated and punished with punitive tasks.

  But Li Rui has money and is not afraid of compensation, and the task is even simpler.

  On the way to Ireland, the most troublesome cleaning tasks can be easily completed. I also wanted to make a contribution to the city, it's just a piece of cake.

  The city guard gave him a respectful sendoff as he left

  Li Rui returned and declared his presence to the newly arrived superiors in the city, telling them who was in charge.