The old monk overestimated Lu Zheng's interest in the various sects of the Southern Border, so he died and contributed a considerable Light of Fortune, making his death somewhat worthwhile.
...
"I really didn't expect, this guy was quite cunning." Lu Zheng complained, "Not only did I have to swear not to kill him, but also not to leave any mark on him, and you guys can't make a move, plus we can't leave the estate..."
Hua Yixing and the other women looked at Lu Zheng speechlessly. If they hadn't just personally experienced the verbal duel and language trap between Lu Zheng and the old monk, they might have believed Lu Zheng's nonsense.
Although he didn't get any specific information from the old monk, Lu Zheng still learned some general situations that weren't considered secret.
For some unknown reason, the major sects in the Southern Border temporarily put aside disputes and grievances, mitigating their conflicts significantly.
