These locations, Lu Yu has absolutely no knowledge of.

The world is so vast, he couldn't possibly fly around recklessly, searching everywhere.

He put away the turf map, which returned to its original abstract form after losing Lu Yu's ice-fire power.

"Master Yan, this is the benefactor who saved Sanshi Village." Shi Wu pushed open the door and led Yan Cheng and Hei Yan into the room.

Seeing Hei Yan, Lu Yu paused slightly. He remembered this black-clothed swordsman; Hei Yan left a deep impression on him back then, crushing disciples of two sects single-handedly in the Soldiers' Secret Realm with ruthless methods and formidable strength.

For Lu Yu at that time, he was considered highly powerful.

Hei Yan glanced at Lu Yu, and then glanced away indifferently. He didn't seem to remember Lu Yu standing in the crowd back then.

Yan Cheng looked at Lu Yu, sensing his strength and found it peculiar. In terms of spiritual power quantity, he sensed Lu Yu's spiritual power surpassed the normal Bound Spirit Realm considerably, comparable to the Qi Sea Realm.

Yet the quality of spiritual power was far inferior to the Qi Sea Realm, roughly similar to the Bound Spirit Realm Martial Cultivator, lacking the unique pressure of a Qi Sea Realm Martial Cultivator.

Moreover, he could feel Lu Yu's physique was strong, astonishingly strong, possibly even unscathed by a Qi Sea Realm Martial Cultivator.

However, he didn't sense the corresponding strong Qi Blood from Lu Yu.

This kind of physical defense far exceeding attack power seemed incredible.

After being resurrected, Lu Yu regained his spiritual cultivation by absorbing spiritual power, polishing his physique to the level corresponding with his spiritual cultivation. It will take some time for his Qi Blood to return to the pre-death level.

The powerful defensive force Yan Cheng sensed stemmed from Lu Yu having inscribed a modified version of the Flexible Golden Armor Spirit Array on his body.

The power of the Golden Armor Spirit Array was enhanced at the cost of sacrificing its concealment, making it apparent to others that Lu Yu's defense was high.

The difference is like that between shell and skin.

The shell is visibly sturdy, whereas with skin, one needs to touch or feel it to understand if it is tough; sometimes roughness can be discerned, though it's not very reliable.

Now, in the eyes of other perceptive Martial Cultivators, Lu Yu appeared to be wearing a layer of sturdy armor.

Yan Cheng stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "I wonder where you hail from, and what brings you to An Nan?"

Lu Yu did not look like someone living in the Southern Territory. A Martial Cultivator comparable to Qi Sea Realm appearing near An Nan City, as the city's Inspector, he felt compelled to clarify Lu Yu's intentions.

Lu Yu clasped his fists in return and said, "I suffered some injuries, fled near Sanshi Village, and have no other intentions. I'll leave once I've recovered."

"Oh?" Yan Cheng gave Lu Yu a surprised look, not expecting him to claim such injuries. He hadn't sensed any wounds on Lu Yu.

However, contemplating Lu Yu's evidently strong physique, Yan Cheng was more inclined to believe him. If he hadn't sustained injuries, having such a powerful physique with this level of cultivation seemed highly unreasonable.

He pondered over it further, saying, "If you are injured, you might want to move to An Nan City; there are many shops, perhaps you could find some elixirs beneficial to recovery."

"If you fear being pursued by enemies, rest assured; An Nan City is the safest city, where no one dares to make a move within. As long as you stay in An Nan City, you'll be safe."

"Alternatively, you could join the Inspector Bureau of An Nan City. With the protection from the Zhou government, no one would dare harm you."

Yan Cheng wanted to recruit Lu Yu. Even after Lu Yu's strength dropped due to injury, he still could possess combat capability comparable to Qi Sea Realm Martial Cultivator. If Lu Yu's strength recovered, it would likely surpass Yan Cheng's.

Thus, he wished to bring Lu Yu into the Inspector Bureau; in the short term, he'd gain a subordinate comparable to Qi Sea Realm Martial Cultivator.

Even if Lu Yu's strength restored, matching his rank as Inspector, having amity with someone of Lu Yu's current strength supporting him would benefit Yan Cheng greatly.

Lu Yu didn't expect Yan Cheng to recruit him so directly, thought for a moment, and replied, "I have enough healing elixirs now, no need to leave Sanshi Village for An Nan City. I won't miss Master Yan's kindness if necessary."

Hearing Lu Yu's words, Yan Cheng understood his recruitment attempt was declined. Yet, hearing Lu Yu's latter words, he felt he still had hope, and said with a smile, "You need not address me as 'Master.' If you don't mind, call me Brother Yan."

Lu Yu pondered briefly and spoke, "Thank you, Brother Yan, for your kindness; I am called Lu Yu."

"Lu Yu… Brother Lu, remember to find me when you come to An Nan City. Don't consider it troublesome, as fellow cultivators should help each other," Yan Cheng said.

Hei Yan's eyes flickered, finding the name somewhat familiar. The Divine Weapon Pavilion seemed to have a disciple named Lu Yu.

At the time, the list of those from the Divine Weapon Pavilion entering the Soldiers' Secret Realm leaked out. Major forces scoured the list to trace the trajectory of the disciple who defeated Sword God.

Back then, Hei Yan, who participated in the Soldiers' Secret Realm trial, was alerted by the upper echelons of Yama Sect about the list. They asked him to recall the person most likely to be the extraordinary disciple who defeated Sword God.

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