He welcomed Lu Ding inside with a respectful tone, a good attitude, and proper posture.

The tea and fruits served were all of high quality.

They were laid out.

"Grand Duke Lu, please have some tea. Our special envoy will be right here," said the young man speaking, wearing an ingratiating smile.

Lu Ding glanced at it. "Golden Tip Snow...."

The young man chimed in, "Grand Duke Lu has a good eye. This is indeed the Tianwu specialty, Golden Tip Snow. Would you like to try it?"

Although this stuff was indeed precious.

Lu Ding had been busy running around to so many places; what good tea hadn't he tasted?

Let's be honest.

It wasn't that Elder Shui's office didn't have good tea; it was just that Elder Shui only loved to drink his thirst-quenching and filling hawk tea.

This had influenced Lu Ding as well.

Even though he had visited many places and, as a guest, followed the host's lead, drinking many fine teas.

He had already developed his own habits.

Thinking he might not have made himself clear, Lu Ding said again, "I want to drink flower tea, the kind used to entertain those reporting a case. Remember to add plenty of flowers."

The young man's smiling face instantly stiffened.

This Corpse-Shattering Taishui's taste was quite unique.

"We'll change it for you, we'll change it."

Flower tea was subsequently served.

Beside him, An Ning, following the information Fu Xinghe had provided, took a handkerchief from her bosom.

By standard procedure, it should have been a tissue, but she didn't have any.

A mouthful of hot tea went down.

While waiting for Yan Yage, the special envoy of Asura Street.

Lu Ding...

"Pfft......."

This was the meaning of him drinking flower tea.

He could spit out petals to play with, to relieve boredom.

He had to do this for the sense of ritual.

Of course, one must still have manners and not spit everywhere. Originally, he should have spat it into a tissue, but the people of Asura Street lacked perception and hadn't prepared any.

Lu Ding also didn't want to spit into An Ning's expensive handkerchief.

So, the petal that flew out was sliced into invisible dust by a dense, formless, yet sharp and bone-chilling Slash Attack in mid-air, scattering with the wind.

The surrounding Asura Street investigators, waiting quietly, watched this and trembled with fear.

Every time Lu Ding spat out a petal.

That Slash Attack seemed like a threat, constantly slashing wildly in the air.

They knew very well that, one could say, half of Lu Ding the Corpse-Shattering Taishui's fearsome reputation came from this nameless, unpredictable, and mysterious Slash Attack.

From its appearance in the new city until today.

Forget about White Ridge, just talking about the entire new city, the entire Great Han, no one dared to say they could withstand Lu Ding's Slash Attack head-on.

Not a single one, regardless of strength.

These investigators watched, utterly fascinated.

'How exactly is this thing unleashed? Is it a spell? A talent? Why is its power so immense? You can dodge it, but you can't block it.'

At the same time.

Outside the gates of Asura Street's 749 Bureau.

An investigator waiting for Yan Yage's return saw figures descending from the horizon.

Until the figures landed.

He hurried forward to greet them.

"Special Envoy, Bureau Chief, Chief Li."

"Grand Duke Lu has already arrived and is waiting in the reception hall."

Luan Ji smiled, causing the chain in her hand to jingle. The other end of the chain led into darkness. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Special Envoy, Grand Duke Lu is here~"

"Your people seem to respect him quite a bit."

Yan Yage's expression darkened instantly.

The investigator immediately became somewhat fearful. "I'm sorry, Special Envoy, I misspoke. Lu Ding has arrived. He just attacked Investigator Shi."

The Investigator Shi this person mentioned was precisely that God Ascension expert who hadn't even made an appearance, only shouted "wait a moment," before being kicked back by Lu Ding.

Yan Yage questioned based on his words, "How did the fight go?"

The young man didn't dare to say but had no choice. "O... one-hit knockout."

"Dead!!!?"

Yan Yage's voice rose several octaves!

The young investigator quickly shook his head. "No, no, just knocked unconscious, injured. He hasn't woken up yet."

Yan Yage strode forward directly. "Then let him keep sleeping!!"

The group followed, their momentum forming a cloud.

It had the feel of a protagonist party about to engage a BOSS, with Yan Yage, carrying the greatsword on her back, nodding to pull aggro.

From far away, Lu Ding, sitting upright and spitting petals, sensed it.

"She's blaming me for attacking her people and wants to show me something serious."

An Ning heard this and thought, this guy, his heart is full of holes.

She said to the investigators in the hall, "Hey, you all, stand over there."

A group of Asura Street investigators didn't understand. "Huh?"

Lu Ding took another sip of tea and then said, "If a fight breaks out later, you can join them."

These words frightened these people immensely.

Those from out of town were still somewhat indignant, thinking, just you wait, you'll get yours later.

The locals of Asura Street, their courage was trembling.

You've been showcasing your methods here for so long. If we go over there and a fight breaks out later, Special Envoy Yan might have the skill to dodge, but we don't have that ability.

When you start showcasing your craftsmanship later, wouldn't we end up in pieces all over the place?

These people could only manage awkward smiles, not daring to respond, silently retreating.

They didn't go to either side but stood in the position most suitable for running away.

Seeing this scene, Lu Ding only felt, it's hopeless.

In the past, Asura Street was the final, grand finale venue of the western region. When melees broke out, everyone fought like bloodthirsty Asuras. Developed to this point, they're all cowards.

Not a shred of fighting spirit.

Looks like a purge is needed.

"Lu Ding!!! I'm here!!!"

A female voice came, its momentum blowing into the reception hall like wind.

Lu Ding paid no mind, letting his hair flutter. He raised his eyes to look at the person. The girl carrying the giant sword on her back was the first to burst into view.

After a quick glance, her momentum was good, her spirit was lively.

Before Lu Ding could get a good look, his attention was instantly drawn to the darkness behind Yan Yage, which Luan Ji was leading with an iron chain.

At this moment.

Lu Ding's eyes were practically glowing.

"What is this thing?"

Haven't seen this before.

An Ning, on the other hand, was well-read, not to mention, during her days in the deep palace, she couldn't cultivate excessively, but she could read books.

She immediately replied, "Grand Guardian, it should be some kind of demonic creature or spirit."

Instantly, Lu Ding even stopped drinking his favorite flower tea.

"This is a rare find!"

He set down the teacup.

Stood up.

Walked over.

Yan Yage instantly felt as if facing a great enemy.

She reached for the giant sword on her back. "Lu Ding, you came uninvited and injured my people. You......."

Before she could finish.

Lu Ding had already brushed past her.

Not a single glance of eye contact.

There was only the desire for a novel plaything.

He directly pressed forward to stand before Luan Ji.

Lu Ding didn't know who she was, so he maintained politeness. "Is this your... pet?"

A flash of contempt passed through Luan Ji's heart.

Such a crude pick-up line. Corpse-Shattering Taishui, nothing more than this. Man, stop pretending, I've already seen the heat in your eyes.

They say Corpse-Shattering Taishui Lu Ding has no interest in women....

Turns out, he's just not interested in *other* women....

At this moment, Luan Ji's perception of her own charm was elevated once more.

Her thoughts changed.

If she could bring Lu Ding under her skirt for her own use....

Luan Ji's gaze fell upon Lu Ding's neck.

He deserves to wear my most precious collar.

Luan Ji's smiling face blossomed, a seductive charm naturally arose, and her breath carried an orchid-like fragrance. "If Grand Duke Lu is interested, why not take a look yourself?"

She offered the chain. "This was once one of my most beloved pets."

He could look himself?

Lu Ding reached out to take the chain, about to say, "Alright, thank you."

Seeing this scene, Yan Yage's eyes widened. Didn't you say you'd help me deal with him?!!!

What are you......

Yan Yage was somewhat annoyed.

"Luan Ji!! What are you doing!!!?"