"How did I ruin the future of the Lu Family?" Lu Ning clutched his head tightly with both hands.
He thought Patriarch Lu would stop after a few hits, but unexpectedly, the elder seed determined.
It was only when Lu Ning was close to losing consciousness that he stopped.
"Give a reason!" Lu Ning weakly collapsed to the ground. If not for wanting a reason, he surely would have fainted.
Lu Nanyan said coldly, "Young Master Xu becoming a Guest Elder of our Lu Family is sure to attract the attention of the Zhao Family."
"Especially Zhao Changtian, who is a very cautious man."
"He will certainly find a way to assess Young Master Xu’s strength."
"If Young Master Xu were just an ordinary person, Zhao Family would definitely pay no mind."
"But if the Zhao Family discovers he is a master, do you think they would not secretly try to assassinate Young Master Xu?"
"He bears the burden of life and death for our Lu Family."
"Do you now realize the unforgivable cri you’ve committed?"
Earlier, Lu Nanyan had suspected Xu Wendong might be hiding his power, so she planned to take a big gamble.
If she won the bet, the Lu Family’s status in the Blackwater Kingdom would surely be consolidated.
On the contrary, if she lost, the Lu Family’s situation would be precarious.
Facts proved she had gambled correctly.
But.
Because of Lu Ning’s recklessness, things slipped out of her control.
Knowing Zhao Changtian, he surely wouldn’t let it go easily.
And she had a premonition that Zhao Changtian would soon find out that Xu Wendong was hiding his cultivation level.
After all, the Lu Family had spies arranged by the Zhao Family.
Realizing all this, Lu Ning knew he had committed a grave mistake and his eyes were filled with unease: "Sister, I didn’t an it."
"You’re just useless!" Lu Nanyan spoke with a chilly expression, wishing she could righteously kill her inept brother.
Patriarch Lu said earnestly, "Now that things have co to this, all we can do is to fend off the Zhao Family’s assassination attempts!"
"Do your best and accept fate!" Lu Nanyan was full of worry. Although the Lu Family was one of the four major families in the Blackwater Kingdom, it did not have as much influence as the Zhao Family.
She didn’t know if they could withstand the Zhao Family’s assassinations.
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"Master, it’s as you predicted!" Zhao Family’s butler entered Zhao Changtian’s room: "I’ve just received news that Xu Wendong is not rely a cultivator at the Foundation Establishnt Stage."
"His strength is likely above the Ergence Stage."
He then talked about Lu Ning causing trouble for Xu Wendong.
"I’ve said before that the Lu Family’s heir is an ignorant and inept wastrel, and now it seems to be true!" Zhao Changtian revealed a aningful smile.
"Now that we know Xu Wendong’s strength, it will be easy to handle the next steps."
"Send two cultivators at the peak of the Ergence Stage, find a way to eliminate Xu Wendong."
"Yes!"
Zhao Changtian added, "Be cautious, send two peak Soul Division strongn as well."
"Regardless of whether Xu Wendong has the ability to refine a Pojing Pill, kill him rather than let him escape!"
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Elsewhere.
Lu Nanyan arrived at the courtyard where Xu Wendong resided, expressing her apologies: "Young Master Xu, please forgive us for what happened earlier."
Although they had scolded Lu Ning, they still felt it necessary to apologize in person.
Xu Wendong smacked his lips, "Miss Lu, I indeed considered helping the Lu Family to refine the Pojing Pill."
"But you make it very difficult for !"
"If I’m not mistaken, the Zhao Family will definitely send people to assassinate ."
Lu Nanyan apologized sincerely, "That was our oversight. Rest assured, our Lu Family will spare no effort to ensure your safety."
Xu Wendong changed the subject, "When will you be able to gather all the ingredients for the Pojing Pill?"
Lu Nanyan didn’t know why Xu Wendong asked this, but replied, "It will take seven days."
"That’s quite a long ti!"
Xu Wendong intended to refine the Pojing Pill directly and leave Heishui City before the Lu Family could send soone to assassinate him.
Now it seed destiny was inescapable.
He wasn’t actually afraid of the Lu Family. Even if he couldn’t overthrow the Lu Family now, they couldn’t harm him in the slightest.
He’s just not interested in getting entangled in unnecessary troubles.
He wanted to beco a citizen of the Blackwater Kingdom and then use the teleportation array to travel to Shangqing Country to search for Xu Fan and the others.
After pondering for a mont, Xu Wendong inquired, "Which is the most upscale inn in Heishui City?"
Lu Nanyan replied, "The Li Family specializes in the tavern business, with their taverns and inns spread throughout the Blackwater Kingdom."
Xu Wendong nodded slightly, then smiled at Lu Nanyan, "Miss Lu, would you be willing to accompany to the Li Family Inn for a delightful evening?"
Upon hearing this.
Lu Nanyan’s delicate face showed a slight hint of surprise, she had not expected Xu Wendong to invite her to the Li Family Inn for a delightful evening.
Though Xu Wendong was quite handso.
She had never considered becoming his Daoist couple, embarking on dual cultivation with him!
But...
Xu Wendong now determined the fate of the Lu Family, and she did not know how to refuse his suggestion.
While Lu Nanyan was caught in indecisiveness, Xu Wendong’s voice echoed, "Given the Li Family Inn’s reputation throughout the Blackwater Kingdom, I think they must be very diligent about their guests’ security, right?"
Lu Nanyan paused, her beautiful eyes sparked with realization, "Young Master Xu intends to use the Li Family to fend off the Zhao Family’s assault?"
Xu Wendong raised his eyebrows, "Just tell if this plan will work!"
"It’s not just effective; it’s extraordinarily effective!" Lu Nanyan was filled with excitent.
Although the Lu Family also had defensive formations, they were weak, and if the Zhao Family sent masters in the Soul Division Realm, they couldn’t withstand the attack.
However, the Li Family Inns were renowned for their safety. Regardless of what formidable experts you offend outside, once you stay in a Li Family Inn, no one dares act inside.
It’s precisely this safety that allowed the Li Family Inns to thrive throughout the Blackwater Kingdom.
"Then let’s set off, once the Lu Family gathers the ingredients, send them to the inn." Xu Wendong casually remarked.
"This way, please, Young Master Xu!" Lu Nanyan gestured invitingly.
About an hour later, Lu Nanyan led Xu Wendong to a grand and magnificent building.
This was the headquarters of the Li Family Inn, with a continuous flow of guests entering and leaving.
Especially at the entrance on both sides, there were two lion demon beasts at the Body Integration Realm, providing a strong visual impact.
"The Li Family is truly formidable; others place stone lions at their entrance, but they have two lions at the Body Integration Realm."
Xu Wendong was impressed by the Li Family’s grandeur.
Not to ntion anything else.
Just these two demon beasts at the Nascent Soul Realm were enough to ensure the safety of the Li Family Inn.
At this mont.
He was filled with a strong sense of anticipation, wondering if the Zhao Family would be infuriated enough to spit blood when they found out he stayed at the Li Family Inn.
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