Under One Person: The Seeker of the Dao in the Lü Family

Chapter 276 The Changing of the Ages: Lü Ci Slays Bandits While the Wine Is Still Warm

Hearing the sarcasm in Wang Ai's words, Tang Miaoxing understood that it was not advisable to go too far openly. While calculating the timing of his move in secret, he chuckled and waved his hand to remove the Dan Shi.

"Alright, Patriarch Wang is being very frank. There's no need for us to argue with a junior."

The Dan Shi was formless and invisible. The four members of the Seeking Truth Society felt as if the killing intent that had enveloped them had vanished in a daze. They were all panting heavily, some collapsing to the ground, others leaning against tables and chairs.

"Hmph, we, the Seeking Truth Society, have already learned the Lü family's way of treating guests. Huang Ning, let's go."

Before he could catch his breath, Fang Hong, his face pale and purplish, slammed his hand on the table and stood up. Although his words were extremely firm, he did not dare to look up at Lü Ci and staggered out of the hall.

"Esteemed seniors, we, the Truth-Seeking Society, take our leave!"

With a flushed face, Huang Ning clasped his hands in greeting to the guests from all directions, and then he and the other two left the hall.

"Foolish! Leaving the Lü family now would be truly hopeless."

An old man from the Shuzi Sect watched the four people leave, shook his head, picked up his teacup, and said, "They really don't know their place or what's good for them. They can't stand up to anyone, but they insist on climbing high. If they fall to their deaths, they can't blame anyone else."

His voice was neither loud nor soft, more like a soft sigh to himself, but the hall was full of centenarian cultivators, each of whom was sharp-eared and sharp-eyed.

But when they heard the other party's words, which sounded like a curse, they didn't refute them. They just lowered their heads and took a sip of tea.

Just now, four dogs barked wildly, unable to see the situation clearly. Now, four fools have embarked on a dead end. Let's have a cup of tea as a farewell, and also as a way to get rid of bad luck.

While everyone was drinking tea, Lü Ci turned to the composed Tang Miaoxing and asked, "Should I do it or will you?"

"I'll do it. After all, I owe the Lü family a favor, and this will also serve to shine the reputation of the Tang Clan's Yama, so that others won't have any ulterior motives."

Tang Miaoxing waved to Xu Xin, "Tang Xin, you'd better make sure the first deal for the New Tang Sect goes well with the kids. Use the four of them to quell the commotion you've caused."

"By the way, let those brats see the methods of the old Tang Clan, so they won't be so narrow-minded and forget their original profession."

"By the way, remember to wait until we leave Lü Family Village before making our move. Today is Young Master Lü's birthday banquet, so don't spoil everyone's fun."

"understood."

Xu Xin nodded, then silently walked towards the outer room. When Tang Clan assassins were dispatched, it was naturally a business of killing people.

Seeing this, Lü Ci didn't say anything more, turned around and continued chatting with his old friends, and the atmosphere in the room became lively again.

The guests pretended not to hear Lü Ci and Tang Miaoxing chatting casually, since some strangers were asking for trouble, and it wouldn't spoil the gathering of these old friends.

The four members of the Seeking Truth Society acted too arrogantly just now, first by recklessly criticizing the Tang Clan.

Over the years, due to changes in the times and suppression by the company, the Tang Clan has changed in appearance, but internally it is still the same group of deadly messengers who use the name of Yama to make a living by taking lives.

To brazenly use the practices of the Tang Clan to establish prestige—does this mean the Tang Clan members have laid down their weapons and turned to good, or that they are foolish and easily bullied, even plotting against the deadly Wuchang?

Then, disregarding propriety, he usurped the host's place in the Lü family's home turf, right in front of Lü Ci, this scoundrel.

Lu Ci looks different today, and Lu Family Village is filled with joy, but that doesn't mean the Lu family's bones have softened or their teeth have become dull.

Of the four members of the Seeking Truth Society, none possessed exceptional strength that commanded Lü Ci's respect, nor did they possess unparalleled wisdom that made Lü Ci wary.

If that's the case, then why do they still have a reason to live?

Letting them out would demonstrate the magnanimity of the Tang Clan and the Lü family, but that's impossible. Since we've already lost face, let them pay with their lives.

Prestige is earned through strength and sacrifice, never through scheming.

If the four members of the Seeking Truth Society had stayed with the Lü family and remained in the open, the Lü family and the Tang Clan wouldn't have been able to act openly. But since those four idiots chose to be alone, they shouldn't blame others for using them to build their reputation.

Inside the hall, a grand feast for the older generation is underway, while in the courtyard, a celebratory banquet for the younger generation is in full swing.

"Today is the birthday banquet of my patriarch, Lu. All guests are welcome. We young people should not be shy and should eat and drink to our hearts' content."

Lu Qian was wearing the same bright red robe, and he had also removed his crown and turban. His hair, which he usually kept in a bun, was now combed into a ponytail and hung down behind his head.

Two strands of hair fluttered down her cheeks, adding a touch of composure and calmness to her usually carefree and natural face.

He cupped his hands in greeting to the familiar faces of his generation in the courtyard, and said with a smile, "We were all friends who ate together in the Lu family compound more than ten years ago. Why do you seem a little distant today?"

That's true. At Lu Jin's birthday banquet, the juniors that Lu Qian was supposedly accompanying him had also met the juniors from other families.

The hall was a gathering place for the younger generation of the previous era, while the courtyard is now a gathering place for the younger generation of this era.

However, looking at the easygoing Lü Qian, and reflecting on the gap between them, some people dared not step forward.

"Hmph, you dare bring that up again!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong's eyebrows shot up, and she pointed at Lü Qian, ready to start cursing. However, Lu Lin, who was standing to the side, seemed to have anticipated this and reached out to cover her sister's hand before she was about to reveal her past.

After comforting Lu Linglong, Lu Lin led the way towards Lü Qian, saying, "Brother Lü is right. We've known each other for a long time, so why be so formal?"

"Although this young Lu Zu is now very famous, he is still the same mischievous junior who caused trouble at my Lu family's birthday banquet."

"Hahaha......"

Someone started the conversation, and everyone reminisced about the past, beginning a joyful gathering for the younger generation. The once quiet courtyard suddenly became lively, with laughter frequently drifting into the hall. The elders, upon hearing this, simply exchanged smiles and continued their own gathering.

At this moment, within the Lü family compound, the barrier of time seemed to disappear, and two similar groups of people were also enjoying their own kind of merriment.

"The time has come, everyone, please prepare for the banquet."

Lu Qian was gazing at the sun, preparing to lead the younger generation to the banquet arranged by the Lu family, when suddenly a violent roar erupted from the once bustling hall.

"boom!"

Amidst the billowing dust, several figures were sent flying out of the hall, landing in the courtyard like tattered sacks being thrown out.

"Hmph, so you've come after all."

Wearing a bright red robe, Lü Ci strode out of the hall. He looked at the crater in the center of the courtyard and sneered, "Perfect. This birthday banquet of mine is also for you. The Lü family needs to settle things."

"Hedgehog, do you need help?"

A large group of old men peeked out from the hall, but they were not in a hurry. Instead, they watched Lü Ci, who was making his move, with great interest, eager to help.

If there's no fighting at a birthday banquet, is it even a birthday banquet?

"No need, Lü Qian. Take these seniors to the banquet first. I'll be right back."

After saying that, Lü Ci's figure blurred, as if he had turned into a streak of fire, and flew towards the human pit.

"Boom boom boom..."

The light of the Ruyi Jin kept flashing, and the powerful force shook the ground. Amidst the rising dust, the hem of Lü Ci's bright red robe was faintly visible.

"Hey grandson, warm up the wine for us first, we'll be there shortly."

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Chapter Two is complete!