Southern Border Black Fish.

The secret that the other party didn't want to reveal after silencing two masters with eight hundred years of Dao practice, was seen by Si Lingxi in just one glance.

"The Black Fish, self-proclaimed Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo, has lived in the Great Abyss Marsh in the western part of the Southern Border for years," Si Lingxi said, "That marsh spans a thousand miles, filled with poisonous miasma, making it difficult for any creature to come near."

"So he's a Southern Border Great Demon." Lu Zheng nodded and asked curiously, "Then why would he come to Great Jing to cause trouble?"

"Because he once came to Great Jing to kill and perform refining techniques, but was driven back by the Central Plains Dynasty," Si Lingxi replied indifferently.

"I see..." Lu Zheng blinked, "Those incidents were quite typical then..."

Still, since he couldn't defeat Si Lingxi, Lu Zheng felt at ease.

"Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo?" Ao Yun's eyes sparkled.

She hadn't heard of the Black Fish, but she did know of the Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo.

"I've heard from the elders at the Dragon Palace that this Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo has profound cultivation, vast magical power, and once stirred up a bloody storm in the Eastern Sea," Ao Yun said, "However, that seems to have been a millennium ago, and I didn't expect this Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo hadn't succumbed to old age."

Si Lingxi sneered, "A thousand years ago, this Black Fish achieved great magical power and was quite proud. He devoured several thousand-people villages when he came out of hiding, which angered the Lianshan Sect Leader who then taught him a lesson."

The crowd couldn't help but gasp, devoured several thousand-person villages?

"Who is the Lianshan Sect Leader?" Lu Zheng recalled that someone speculated during Si Lingxi's grand banquet that they were descendants of the Lianshan Sect Leader.

Si Lingxi explained, "Lianshan Sect is the largest sect in the Southern Border, known to span as many hills as there are mountains connected, wherever there are connected hills, there is Lianshan Sect. The sect is indiscriminately inclusive, encompassing both humans and demons, and housing the most masters."

"So formidable?"

Si Lingxi nodded, "Many sects from the Central Plains that find it difficult to establish themselves eventually integrate into Lianshan Sect, resulting in the most diverse cultivation techniques, with innovations introduced by future generations, raising the limits higher.

Thus, the Lianshan Sect Leaders of all generations are masterful figures. Even in their weaker periods, other masters within the sect can ensure Lianshan Sect doesn't collapse instantly."

Lu Zheng nodded, "Continue talking about Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo."

Si Lingxi shook her head, "Later, following the Southern Border's great waters, he ventured into the Eastern Sea, seemingly wanting to establish himself there, but his tyrannical actions offended the Eastern Sea Dragon Race and was severely injured in defeat."

Lu Zheng blinked at Si Lingxi.

Si Lingxi also blinked back, sending a flirtatious glance to Lu Zheng.

"And then, and then?" Ao Qian couldn't help but ask with a heart full of gossip.

"And then... afterward I heard he went north to the Central Plains, amusing himself by devouring people and performing refining techniques," Si Lingxi said, "They said he caused quite a stir and was hunted down, chased deeply into the Southern Border for ten thousand miles before he managed to escape."

"That's really pitiful..." Ao Qian said quietly.

Ao Run glanced at her, "But for him to create such havoc yet manage to escape continuously from the Lianshan Sect Leader, Eastern Sea Dragon Race, and Central Plains masters, what do you think of his power?"

"So powerful..." Ao Qian quickly changed her tone.

Lu Zheng clicked his tongue, feeling this was probably the gap between Qiu Qianren and the Five Extremes of the Central Plains.

In that case...

Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo couldn't defeat Si Lingxi, but dealing with ordinary people would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?

Si Lingxi continued, "After these three battles, the Black Fish stayed low for a long time, then he began to assimilate the earth realm surrounding the Great Abyss Marsh, gathering all sorts of demons and monsters, occupying land, indulging himself, yet I didn't anticipate he'd secretly act against Great Jing."

"Does he also covet Great Jing's land?" Du Yueyao frowned and asked.

"It should purely be about wanting chaos in Great Jing," Liu Qingyan shook her head and remarked.

Shen Ying nodded, "Exactly, only if the Central Plains is in chaos can he come to the Central Plains to recklessly kill and perform refining techniques."

"This Divine Monarch Xuan Ruo is but one of the problems we've uncovered," Lu Zheng reminded, "Let's not forget the disciples of Pan Shui Cave we encountered on Yuejin River during the flood last time."

Du Yueyao was shocked and said, "Has one natural disaster uncovered so many demons and monsters?"

"Great Jing occupies the fertile lands of the Central Plains, enjoys the incense of billions of people, and must safeguard the safety of the Central Plains," Si Lingxi responded indifferently, "If they can't hold it, naturally others will replace them."

Power and duty have always been equivalent; if there's a profession that has only power without duty, the cost of that power is merely deferred, and the price paid will only be higher.

Evidently, the Da Jing Court has done well enough in these six hundred-plus years.

...

The matters of the flood, the issue with the Black Fish, and other demon affairs were discussed by everyone during dinner and then set aside.

After all, if the sky falls, taller people will stand in the way, and the Da Jing Court hasn't worried yet, why should they worry here?

Facing them head-on?

No kidding, not even Lu Zheng, let alone Si Lingxi, would survive that.

Prepare food supplies and medicinal materials, await instructions from the Court and the White Cloud Temple, and do their best.

After finishing dinner, Ao Qian went to rest with Liu Qingquan at the Liu Family, arranging Ao Yun and Ao Run to stay at the Lu Family's side courtyard, then Lu Zheng took Si Lingxi, Liu Qingyan, Lin Wan, and Shen Ying back to the bedroom.

Ao Yun, "..."

Ao Run, "..."

...

"So comfortable!"

Crossing from Blue Star, Shen Ying lay on the large sofa in the living room, took out her phone, first checked the comments on her five videos, then pulled Lin Wan over to play a round of "Honor of Kings" for relaxation.

Lu Zheng then took out his phone and made calls to Xie Feng and Liu Zhenming.

"President Xie, I've brought from outside a few Old Ginseng and Centennial Reishi, are you interested?"

"That's great, when will you come to Hai City, we can meet up?"

"By the way, a friend of mine suddenly had some issues with a batch of medicinal herbs; now there's an urgent shortage. Does your side have any surplus stock? The price is negotiable, my friend can offer an extra ten percent."

"Alright, alright! We'll discuss when the time comes!"

"President Liu, just checking, does the grain warehouse you know of have any old stock to dispose of? I might need quite a bit this time."

"Alright, you keep in touch, if there's news just give me a call, I'll treat you to dinner this weekend."

Two phone calls, everything sorted!

"Oh?"

Lu Zheng had just put down his phone when he realized there was a missed call, sliding down to see that it was from Zhao Xiaodao.

"What does Zhao Xiaodao want with me?" Lu Zheng curiously asked, then casually opened the Martial Arts Alliance's WeChat group and saw Zhao Xiaodao had posted a video in the group, and left a comment asking.

Zhao Xiaodao: @Brother Lu, Brother Lu, is the person in this video you and Sister Lingxi?

Lu Zheng blinked, opened the video, and found that this video was when he and Si Lingxi performed "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix" together at the Dark Night Star Bar.