Chapter 1231: Chapter 427: Waylaid, Lingxi Xie Family!_2 Xie Ying sized up Lu Ping’an before him and said aloud, Originally, the Xie Family did not wish to interfere with the affairs of the Lu Family Commerce Association. But upon hearing about the incident at Red Leaf Valley Market, they realized that Bi Lake Mountain was not to be underestimated. Therefore, they came to test the strength of Bi Lake Mountain. If, besides the couple comparable to False Core Immortals, Lu Changsheng, and Lu Wangshu, comparable to the peak of Foundation Establishment, there were other top-tier combatants, then Bi Lake Mountain possessed the strength of a False Core level force. In such a case, since their Lingxi Lake was far from Bi Lake Mountain, there was no need to create enmities but rather they could cooperate deeply. "I wonder how Daoist Xie wishes to be enlightened?" Lu Ping’an, with his tall and majestic stature, took a step forward and replied. The direct approach of the other party showed their intentions, which he did not resist. After all, open attacks are easy to dodge, but hidden ones hard to guard against. Compared to openly honest combat, it’s much better than those who strike from the shadows. "I heard that this trade convoy is led by Daoist Lu and the noble Lady of the Lu Family, right?" "No need for others, as long as you all can overcome three of us, that is sufficient," said Xie Ying aloud. He had already thoroughly investigated the strength of Lu Ping’an. At the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, but due to his Second Order Body Refining, his combat power was among the top of the Mid-Stage of Foundation Establishment. With the aid of a Spiritual Artifact, he could even be comparable to some in the Late Foundation Establishment. As for the strength of Ling Zixiao, he was not sure, but with the incident at the Red Leaf Valley Market, the Xie Family believed that Lu Changsheng dared to send two people to lead this first trade trip, suspecting that they were not as simple as they appeared. "My aunt dislikes fighting, so it will be I..." Lu Ping’an spoke out, intending to express his willingness to fight three against one. However, Lu Ruyi immediately interjects: "Big brother." "Let my brother and I experience Daoist Xie’s expertise," Lu Ping’an, knowing his sister was also here for experience, quickly changed his words. "Of course," Xie Ying glanced at Lu Ruyi, smiled and nodded. He had just noticed Lu Ruyi. He did not remember any Foundation Establishment Cultivator like her mentioned in the information about Bi Lake Mountain. "Three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, no wonder they are so confident." "It seems that Bi Lake Mountain has hidden quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators over the years and now unable to sustain, hence the urgency in establishing a commerce association and auctioning Foundation Establishment Elixirs," thought Xie Ying internally. At that moment, siblings Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe stepped out of the carriage, observing the situation ahead. Were it not for his mother speaking up, Lu Lingxiao would have liked to fight. "Big Pot, Sister Ruyi, good luck!" Lu Linghe, clad in a red martial outfit and standing on Wind-Fire Wheels, cheered, helping to lighten the somewhat tense atmosphere. "Okay," Lu Ping’an smiled at Lu Linghe, then sent a sound transmission to Lu Lingxiao, "Lingxiao, watch over things here." Although they were openly and squarely facing each other, who knows if any tricks might be played, so it was better to be a bit cautious. "Don’t worry, big brother," Lu Lingxiao nodded. Ling Zixiao remained elegantly dignified sitting in the carriage, quietly observing the outside situation. She did not plan to get involved in the fight this time. Partly because her cultivation level wasn’t high, only at the Fourth Layer of Foundation Establishment. Furthermore, her cultivation technique, "Twelve Capital Demon Divine Technique" would require killing to silence if she exerted full effort. Of course, it was also because Lu Changsheng had told her about Lu Ping’an’s combat ability, and there was no need for her involvement. A moment later, Lu Ping’an’s Black Dragon Power circulated, and his tall and imposing body suited up in a glinting Silver Armor, with a pitch-black Black Dragon Halberd appearing in his hands. Beside him, Lu Ruyi’s tall body also donned a Golden Armor, shining brilliantly with flowing radiance, as she wielded a golden small sword. "Brother, dad said that when you come home, you will have similar armor, and you would look really good in it," Lu Linghe eagerly said to Lu Lingxiao as she admired Lu Ping’an and Lu Ruyi’s armor. She really liked this type of armor, but dad said she didn’t need it yet and could not use it until her cultivation level was higher, only then would they forge one tailored for her. "Yes," Lu Lingxiao nodded slightly. He wasn’t particularly looking forward to such armor, but was rather more eager for the attack Spiritual Artifacts father mentioned. "Daoist Xie, please," Lu Ping’an called out to the three individuals, his silver armor-clad body holding a Black Dragon Halberd, stature as upright as a mountain, exuding a heroic and imposing aura. "Daoist Lu, please," 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎 Xie Ying eyed the impressive Lu Ping’an, his eyes narrowing slightly before he glanced at the two beside him; all brandished their Magic Artifacts and soared into the sky. "Roar!" As Xie Ying performed a Gesture Incantation, a surge of misty vapor rapidly filled the air, forming a fierce Flood Dragon hurtling towards Lu Ping’an. One of his companions, wielding a small drum, created successive water thunderbolts with each strike, which headed toward the pair. During flight, these water thunderbolts slowly merged with the vapor Flood Dragon, enhancing its might incrementally. The two were cultivating similar techniques; therefore, their combined attack was more powerful than ordinary. The last person drove a blue Flying Sword towards them. "Ruyi, take the rear and handle the formation!" Lu Ping’an faced such an offensive, his robust figure stepping forward, "Boom!" His formidable demon-beast-like powerful aura enveloped the area, making the air itself seem heavier. His Black Dragon Halberd instantly unleashed a dazzling light and swung forward, Although externally he was a Middle Stage Second Order Body Refiner, for this trade mission, clearly he could no longer afford to hide his true abilities. Father had also instructed that there was no need to be overly modest. Therefore, Lu Ping’an’s strike utilized the Seventh Layer of Body Refinement. As for the Eighth Layer, the Quasi Third-tier Body Refining, which was too shockingly extraordinary, he still knew restraint. "Boom!" The slash of the Black Dragon Halberd seemed to split heaven and earth, directly cleaving the vapor-steamed Flood Dragon in two. Immediately after, the Great Halberd, wrapped in a force of wind and thunder, horizontally slashed, crushing the approaching water thunderbolts and Flying Sword.