Chapter 274: Guess What?
In the ancestral halls of the various clans, even in Changle Palace, who knows how many people were sleepless tonight. The Emperor and the higher-ups of the various clans were all seriously discussing the next countermeasures. Each clan had its own calculations, and the topics of discussion were all sorts of things, yet almost no one mentioned the Imperial Seal that Sun Yuanlang had destroyed.
Because everyone was certain that the Imperial Seal must be a fake; otherwise, there was no way to explain why Sun Yuanlang would so easily destroy it… Since the real Imperial Seal was still in Taiping City, what more was there to say?
Only in Jingxin Ward was there a secret conversation about the Imperial Seal, the content of which was something no one could have expected.
Upon returning home, Lu Yun naturally received excessive care from Lu Xiang and Lu Ying. Even Madam Lu, who had always been cold toward him, unusually came out and spoke a few words to him… After all, back then, Lu Yun had used himself as bait to ensure the whole family escaped safely. No matter what opinion Madam Lu had of him, this incident would improve things greatly.
These past few days, the family had been worried sick. Upon learning that Lu Yun was trapped in the cave with little chance of survival, Lu Xiang lost his appetite, Lu Ying washed her face with tears. If Mount Mang had not been sealed off by the Imperial Court and the various clans, grandfather and grandson would have gone up the mountain to search for him long ago.
Lu Yun knew that unless he fully satisfied Elder Sister and Grandfather’s curiosity and let them vent all their emotions, he wouldn’t be able to get away. He had no choice but to be patient and keep talking with them until late at night…
“That Imperial Seal, did it really shatter?” Lu Xiang asked with a face full of anxiety. After going on and on, the topic finally came around to the Imperial Seal.
“Yes.” Lu Xin was also present and answered for Lu Yun: “Everyone saw Sun Yuanlang destroy the Imperial Seal.”
“He won’t come looking for trouble with us again, right?” Lu Xiang asked again.
“He’s already being watched by Heavenly Master Dao and doesn’t dare enter the Capital City again.” Lu Xin smiled: “Besides, the Vice Sect Master is already Half-step Xiantian. Sun Yuanlang no longer dares to offend our Lu Clan.”
“That’s good, that’s good…” Lu Xiang let out half a sigh of relief, then asked somewhat uneasily: “Others won’t know that the Imperial Seal came from our hands, right?”
“No, they won’t.” Lu Xin glanced at Lu Yun and smiled: “Sun Yuanlang had long ago declared that the Imperial Seal was in the hands of Taiping Dao. He’s too busy covering up this secret to slap his own face.”
“That’s true.” Only then did Lu Xiang completely relax, and he glared angrily at Lu Xin: “You unfilial son, you actually dared to scheme for that deadly thing. Fortunately, my good grandson is fine this time, or I wouldn’t spare you!”
Lu Xin sighed inwardly; another big black pot had been dumped on his back. But he could only go along with his father’s words: “At the time, son didn’t expect that thing to fall into my hands out of nowhere. But we’ve passed this hurdle. Yun’er has greatly advanced in his martial arts and even forged connections with a group of Grandmasters. It’s a case of blessing in disguise.”
“I would rather he not have this blessing!” Lu Xiang said angrily: “I only want my good grandson safe and sound.”
Lu Yun sat there like an obedient child, making faces at Lu Ying. But he saw that Elder Sister, who used to laugh at the slightest teasing, now had a tight little face and was glaring at him seriously. The meaning was very clear: if you dare fool around again next time, see how I deal with you!
Lu Xin had been cursed out bloody by his old man all night and was already extremely tormented. Seeing that Lu Xiang’s anger was subsiding, he quickly smiled obsequiously: “Father, since Yun’er has returned safely, there will be plenty of time to talk in the future. Let him rest early. He’s fallen behind so much on his studies; tomorrow he needs to hurry and catch up.”
“Yes, yes, yes, the Grand Competition is in just a few days…” Lu Xiang suddenly woke up at these words and glared fiercely at Lu Xin: “You unfilial son, why didn’t you remind me earlier?”
“It’s son’s fault.” Lu Xin felt utterly helpless. Anyway, these days, no matter what he said or did, his old man would curse him. Who told him to fail in watching over his good grandson…
“Your son takes his leave.” After speaking, Lu Xin gave a look to his pair of children, signaling them to get up quickly and cover his retreat.
Only then did the brother and sister stand up, bid good night to Grandfather, and leave the main house.
After coming out, the thoroughly berated and dizzy Lu Xin instructed the two to rest early, then stumbled deep and shallow back to his room to ‘heal his wounds’.
The brother and sister walked side by side along the corridor. Lu Yun tried to speak several times, but Lu Ying remained silent. It wasn’t until they reached the door of Lu Ying’s room that Lu Yun softly said: “Elder Sister, rest early…”
But Lu Ying ignored him.
Lu Yun felt a bit bored and softly said ‘good night’, then turned to leave.
However, as soon as he turned, he was tightly hugged from behind by Lu Ying.
Lu Yun was initially somewhat stunned, but when he heard Elder Sister’s sobbing, he suddenly didn’t dare to move.
Lu Ying cried silently behind Lu Yun, her tears quickly soaking his back. The icy feeling penetrated through his clothes to his heart, making him feel endless heartache, and his own mood sank as well.
“Do you know how Elder Sister got through these days?” Lu Ying hugged Lu Yun tightly, as if afraid he would suddenly disappear. After a long while, she finally murmured: “It was like the sky had fallen.”
“Elder Sister, I won’t leave you again in the future.” Lu Yun hurriedly said softly. Although he knew his promise was pale and powerless, he really didn’t know how to comfort his Elder Sister.
“You’re deceiving me, but Elder Sister still likes it very much.” Lu Ying said softly: “Don’t worry, Elder Sister has thought it through these days. A fledgling eagle must eventually spread its wings and soar high. Elder Sister won’t hold you back anymore.” She paused, then said in a voice as soft as a mosquito: “As long as you let Elder Sister know first that you’re safe.”
After speaking, Lu Ying released Lu Yun and lightly knocked his head, as if regaining her spirits: “Go to sleep!”
“Elder Sister…” When Lu Yun held his head and turned his face, he saw that Lu Ying’s door was already tightly closed.
Lu Yun stood outside Lu Ying’s door for a good while before turning back to his own room with a complicated mood.
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As soon as he entered the room, Lu Yun saw a ugly face full of knife scars. Yet this face made him feel exceptionally warm…
“Young Master,” Uncle Bao excitedly looked Lu Yun up and down, tears streaming down his old face: “You’ve worried your subordinate to death.”
“Uncle, don’t worry. With my great vengeance unreported, the King of Hell won’t take me.” Lu Yun smiled and knelt sat down.
“Sigh, if only Young Master had brought me down that day,” Uncle Bao said with a bitter smile: “These days outside, I was so anxious it nearly drove me mad.”
“I’m just a spectator; you going would have been useless.” Lu Yun never spared his sharp tongue with Uncle Bao.
“Young Master, don’t hit me like that. I’m at least an Earth Rank Grandmaster…” Uncle Bao huffed, but then deflated first: “Alright, in front of those old monsters, I’m indeed not up to par.” His eyes lit up as he looked at Lu Yun: “I heard your Master has glimpsed Xiantian?”
“Yes.” Lu Yun smiled: “That’s the greatest gain of this trip.” Although he had no intention of hiding the matter of the Treasure Vault from Uncle Bao, telling him right now wouldn’t help.
“Xiantian, it really exists?” Uncle Bao sighed deeply. He himself had slim hopes of advancing to Heavenly Rank, yet Lu Xian had stepped onto the path to Xiantian. People really are incomparable.
“Yes.” Lu Yun nodded: “This time, not only my Master, but also Sun Yuanlang and other Grandmasters all gained some insight. Given time, they will surely all make some progress.”
“Is that so?” Uncle Bao marveled. At Heavenly Rank, every step forward is extremely difficult. If these people turned disaster into fortune and greatly advanced their cultivation, they would likely pull ahead of those Grandmasters who didn’t enter the cave…
This was naturally something Uncle Bao was delighted to see.
After chatting for a while, Lu Yun felt somewhat drained. Seeing Uncle Bao allowed him to fully relax, and waves of fatigue came over him, leaving him with a weary expression.
Uncle Bao naturally saw that Lu Yun was tired, but there was one thing he had to ask. Lowering his voice, Uncle Bao said: “Young Master, that thing is really gone?”
“Uh…” Lu Yun pondered for a moment, then smiled: “What do you think?”
