"Grandpa, how’s the environnt around here? Isn’t it wonderful? It seems like your mood has improved quite a bit."
Bai Zhiqing and Old Master Lu walked side by side at the front, admiring the surrounding scenery with pleasant smiles on their faces.
"It certainly has improved a lot. Zhiqing, thank you for accompanying today."
Hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Old Master Lu nodded with a smile, his face showing a trace of nostalgia. It had been many years since he set foot in a park, especially after Lu Tianxing’s grandmother passed away. He hadn’t enjoyed such a leisurely life. Even if he occasionally had ti for a walk, he was always accompanied by Lu Bowen and others, along with several bodyguards. There was no leisure to speak of, unlike a regular elder who could stroll around with his grandson and granddaughter-in-law alongside him.
Though occasionally glances were cast their way, they were out of curiosity rather than reverence, making Old Master Lu feel like an ordinary old man, not a Lu Family head.
Bai Zhiqing and Old Master Lu continued to walk at the front, chatting joyfully and admiring the scenery around them.
Lu Tianxing followed leisurely behind Bai Zhiqing, his eyes scanning the park back and forth while a faint smile played on his lips.
The park, indeed, is a good place. Despite the abundance of elderly people, there were also many youthful and beautiful won, especially in the picturesque Street Heart Park, perfect for night jogging. At a glance, quite a few won donned in sportswear, equipped with headphones, ran along the paths, adding a touch of beauty with their pretty faces and perfect figures.
Lu Tianxing stroked his chin, his eyes lighting up as he gazed around, indifferent to the disdainful looks from those around them. As Lu Tianxing himself put it, if heaven bestowed upon you a pair of eyes to appreciate beauty, failing to use them would make you no different from deadwood.
As Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing accompanied Old Master Lu for a stroll in Street Heart Park, news of the outing spread rapidly throughout the Lu Family and even across Jiangnan, due to those with vested interests.
This piece of news shocked everyone. Since Lu Tianzhan’s death over twenty years ago, Old Master Lu had rarely left his ho. Especially after the passing of his old companion, he almost never left the house unless necessary, let alone leisurely stroll in the park.
Moreover, given recent events, Old Master Lu hadn’t stepped out of the Lu Family at all, not even out of Bamboo Forest Courtyard. Now, in the company of Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing, Old Master Lu not only stepped out of the Lu Family, but also seed to be enjoying his ti in the park. This led everyone to speculate on Old Master Lu’s intentions, whether he planned to disown Lu Haoyue and reorganize the Lu Family, or to join forces with Lu Tianxing against the Yang or Tang families, or if he intended to cleanse Jiangnan entirely to establish Lu Family’s dominance.
The speculation was inevitable. After overthrowing the alliance of the Yang and Tang families, and coupled with recent cleansings, much of Jiangnan’s power was left unoccupied. Furthermore, Old Master Lu was still alive and invincible in Jiangnan; no one posed a match for him. Even if jointly attacked, defeating Old Master Lu was nigh impossible. With Old Master Lu’s power, he could undoubtedly seize control over Jiangnan, establishing the Lu Family as the prominent ruler.
For a ti, Old Master Lu’s outing stirred up a storm throughout Jiangnan, prompting previously neutral or hesitant clans to consider subjugation to the Lu Family, as given the chance to live, nobody would choose death.
anwhile, compared to the leisure of Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing accompanying Old Master Lu, in an ancient manor in the United States, Angel sat on the sofa, her expression cold, while her personal secretary Abby stood respectfully before her.
Seated on the sofa, Angel’s long golden hair hung loosely over her shoulders, flowing like a golden waterfall. She wore a custom-fitted negligee, soft and snug, accentuating her stunning curves and her porcelain skin.
"Abby, what happened for you to co to so early?" Angel asked, picking up a wine glass beside her and taking a gentle sip, glancing at Abby.
"Chief, there’s trouble," Abby said solemnly.
"Trouble? Is it in Jiangnan?" Angel inquired, setting aside the glass and looking at Abby.
"Not Jiangnan. Matters in Jiangnan are settled; Old Master Lu is unhard, and the Yang and Tang families dare not act rashly. I’m referring to the Morgan Family possibly facing trouble," Abby replied, opening the folder in her hands.
"Earlier, after you decisively wiped out those clan elders unwilling to surrender, though your brothers and sisters haven’t moved, ten minutes ago, Angel Intelligence Station relayed a ssage that the Fierce Tiger rcenary Group, Blood Slaughter rcenary Group, and Gale rcenary Group had secretly entered the HSD. According to our investigation, four days ago, these rcenary groups received a secret bounty that likely ca from your siblings, and the target is likely your head. Chief, how should we proceed?"
"Humph, they placed a bounty on my head. It seems they can no longer wait and are eager to remove ," Angel sneered slowly, her expression icy. "Have you discovered where these three rcenary groups are hiding?"
"They’re very cautious, and we haven’t pinpointed their location in HSD. However, rest assured, I will urge the Angel Intelligence Station to expedite the investigation," Abby assured.
"Alright, it’s in your hands. Whatever it takes, find them for ."
"Chief, upon locating them, should we collaborate with the Netherworld rcenary Corps to annihilate them, eliminating future concerns?" Abby suggested, a bloodthirsty smile flitting across her eyes.
"No need. Killing them won’t benefit us; it will only alert others. It would be futile for us," Angel declined Abby’s proposal, contemplatively adding, "Once found, don’t make any moves. I’ll speak with them. Given their audacity to venture into the HSD against , it’s evident my siblings paid them handsoly. If it’s about money, it can be dealt with. I’d very much like to send a grand gift to my siblings. Abby, what do you think their expressions will be when their carefully recruited help turns against them at the last mont: astonishnt, anger, disbelief? I am eager for that mont."
"But Miss, will they really switch sides last minute?" Abby questioned, casting a glance at Angel.
Hearing Abby, Angel’s lips curled into a graceful arc. "They have no choice. I’m the Judge’s woman, and they have to cooperate with . Otherwise, they’ll face relentless pursuit from the Netherworld rcenary Corps. They don’t dare cross the Netherworld rcenary Corps; otherwise, they wouldn’t have stayed hidden these years until the Judge left. Now they have two options: take the money and work with us or die."
Upon Angel’s words, Abby nodded in agreent. Indeed, while Gale, Blood Slaughter, and Fierce Tiger are first-rate in the underground world, they pale in comparison to Lu Tianxing’s Netherworld rcenary Corps.
Especially with Lu Tianxing recently slaying the Holy Son Holder of the Church in New York with unprecedented force, the entire Western Underground World stirred by his Mythical mid-stage prowess, nobody would dare provoke such a power now as it would be akin to courting death.
"Chief, what about your siblings in the Morgan Family? Should I have soone eliminate them to prevent future trouble?" Abby proposed again.
"No need."
Angel stretched, exuding a mature charm, and slowly spoke, "After all, they’re my siblings. Let’s give them one more chance. If they choose to forfeit this opportunity, when I ascend to power, I’ll allow them to live leisurely as wealthy individuals. However, if they truly refuse to see reason, once the Clan Elder eting begins, I won’t show rcy. For now, just keep an eye on them, don’t act."
"Yes, Chief."
"By the way, Abby, didn’t I ask you to keep an eye on the Holy Daughter of the Church? Has there been any movent from her in China lately?" Angel asked casually.
"No."
Abby shook her head, responding, "The Holy Daughter has genuinely been touring China, as she ntioned, nding relations between the Church and Huaxia Martial Artists. There’s been no significant activity, simply sightseeing in Beijing. Moreover, when turmoil engulfed Jiangnan, she didn’t intervene in its affairs. Chief, do you think the Holy Daughter isn’t after the Judge?"
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