Chapter 433: Chapter 433: Choose as You Like_1
The Lu Family.
This behemoth of an estate, located in the heart of the East City, occupied miles of land.
Towers, pavilions, gardens, forests, small bridges, and flowing streams—it truly had everything.
The surrounding walls, all three to four meters high, were inlaid with pure white jade, clean and orderly.
The entrance gate stood seven or eight meters tall!
Two colossal stone carvings of white tigers stood on either side, vividly lifelike, radiating an extraordinary grandeur.
Four guards were stationed before the stone carvings, standing ramrod straight, their eyes gleaming with intensity.
WHOOSH!
Suddenly, a man and a wolf appeared out of thin air.
"Qin Feiyang!"
"Rogue Wolf!"
The four guards were immediately on high alert, a terrifying glint flickering in their eyes.
Qin Feiyang looked at the four men and said indifferently, "Go tell the Lord of the Lu Family that I am here for a visit."
"I’m sorry."
"The Lu Family does not welcome you!"
"Leave at once, or don’t blame us for being impolite!" the four men shouted.
"Seeking death!" A fierce light flashed in the Wolf King’s eyes.
With an Evacuation Step, he instantly appeared before the four men.
SLAP!
In that instant, all four men were slapped. With horrific screams, they were sent flying sideways, crashing into the stone carvings behind them, blood gushing out!
"For us to come to your Lu Family, your ancestors must have accumulated great merit. Say one more word of nonsense, and I will wipe you out!" the Wolf King sneered.
The four men struggled to their feet, fists clenched tightly, glaring at the Wolf King.
The Wolf King barked, "Why haven’t you gone to report yet? Hurry!"
The four guards shivered, a cold fear gripping their hearts. One of them immediately turned and dashed through the gate without looking back to notify the Lord of the Lu Family.
"I tried to talk to you nicely, but you wouldn’t listen. You just had to make me act. Weren’t you just asking for a beating?" The Wolf King glanced contemptuously at the other three men before returning to Qin Feiyang’s shoulder.
Hearing this, an unshakeable fear surged within the three guards.
The man and the wolf had appeared so suddenly that they hadn’t immediately recalled the incident at the Holy Temple. Now that they remembered, they were terrified.
This Rogue Wolf before them was someone who dared to thrash even the Dong Family Head. What were they, mere guards, in comparison?
Soon, the guard who had gone to report returned, accompanied by an elderly man in black. It was Steward Lu!
"What brings you to my Lu Family?" Steward Lu frowned.
"Weren’t you always inviting us to visit the Lu Family?" Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "What’s wrong? Now that we’re here, you don’t welcome us?"
"Welcome, of course, we welcome you!" Steward Lu stepped aside, a cold glint flickering deep in his old eyes. "Please, come in!"
With a faint smile, Qin Feiyang brazenly walked into the Lu Family estate.
"From now on, turn away all other visitors," Steward Lu instructed the four guards before quickly following Qin Feiyang.
The four guards exchanged glances, a menacing glint in their eyes.
Entering the Lu Family estate might be easy, but leaving it would be another matter entirely!
A short while later, Qin Feiyang and Steward Lu entered a reception hall.
The reception hall was large and lavishly decorated, with maids waiting outside the door.
Steward Lu sat in the main seat and, pointing to a nearby chair, said, "Please, sit."
Qin Feiyang scanned the room, walked to the indicated chair, and sat down.
"Someone, serve tea!" Steward Lu called out towards the door.
Before long, two maids entered the reception hall one after the other, carrying a tray. Once finished, they turned and left, resuming their wait outside the door.
Qin Feiyang picked up the teacup, sniffed it, then placed it on the nearby table.
Seeing this, Steward Lu sneered, "What? Is the fearless Qin Feiyang also afraid of poison?"
Qin Feiyang said calmly, "I simply don’t care for the aroma."
"You don’t care for it?" Steward Lu raised an eyebrow. "This is the finest tea in State City. What are you being so picky about?"
"Everyone’s tastes are different. The best isn’t necessarily what suits everyone," Qin Feiyang chuckled. "It’s like people—those with great talent don’t always have smooth sailing or achieve great success."
Steward Lu said, "If you have something to say, say it plainly. Don’t lace your words with insinuations."
"Oh? Am I?" Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "I heard people outside saying that Lu Xingchen bullies men and takes advantage of women, that his character is deplorable. That’s not a good thing, is it?"
"Utter nonsense!" Steward Lu retorted angrily.
Qin Feiyang said, "Everyone is discussing it now. Whether it’s truly nonsense or not, it’s hard to say."
"You..." Steward Lu, unable to contain his anger, was about to berate him when he suddenly stopped. Furrowing his brow, he looked darkly at Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King. "These rumors... did you spread them?"
The Wolf King curled his lip. "Whether we spread them or not, why don’t you investigate and find out?"
Steward Lu said angrily, "If I could find out, would I need to ask you?"
"Whose fault is that?" The Wolf King’s eyes were full of contempt. "It’s your own fault for being too incompetent."
Steward Lu scanned the man and the wolf, his face grim.
He had intended to sound them out, but now he was even more perplexed. Are this man and wolf really the ones spreading these rumors? He couldn’t tell.
The Wolf King’s eyes darted. "There’s something else I should tell you. Previously, Lu Xingchen ran naked through the Inner Hall. He completely disgraced himself."
"What?" Steward Lu sprang to his feet, glaring at Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King, his body seething with rage.
"It has nothing to do with us. Why are you glaring?" The Wolf King rolled his eyes.
"Impossible!" Steward Lu said sinisterly.
With Lu Xingchen’s talent, who would dare provoke him? It must be these two little bastards causing trouble behind the scenes!
"Believe it or not," the Wolf King pursed his lips.
Let’s see how long you can remain arrogant! Steward Lu muttered to himself. A cold gleam flashed deep in his old eyes as he said aloud, "Let’s stop beating around the bush. What is the real reason for your visit to the Lu Family?"
Qin Feiyang’s eyes flashed, and he said impassively, "White-Eyed Wolf’s paws are itching. He wants to challenge your Lu Family’s Nine-Star War Emperors."
"Challenge?" Steward Lu was taken aback, then anger surged through him. He rebuked, "Don’t push your luck!"
"Don’t get agitated. Hear me out," Qin Feiyang said. "If you win, I will have the Treasure Pavilion lift the ban on the Lu Family."
"Lift the ban!" Steward Lu’s eyes lit up. But wait! How could this little bastard be so kind? There must be a catch!
Qin Feiyang said calmly, "I am a man of my word. As soon as White-Eyed Wolf loses, I will immediately contact Yin Yuanming."
Steward Lu asked warily, "Why do you want to challenge them?"
"Didn’t I tell you? My paws are itching for a fight!" the Wolf King cackled. "If you really need a reason... Heh-heh... It’s because I want to humiliate you all! Well? Do you dare to accept the challenge?" His small frame exuded an overwhelming battle intent.
"How arrogant!" "Just you wait! I’m going to consult the Family Head right now!" "You’ll definitely regret this!" Overcome with anger, Steward Lu snapped coldly and then stormed out of the reception hall.
The Wolf King conveyed through mental transmission, "Xiao Qinzi, is this really going to work?"
"I don’t know," Qin Feiyang shook his head.
The Wolf King said, "Why don’t we just contact that old man, the Prefect Lord, and ask for his help?"
"Let’s see," Qin Feiyang responded.
Constantly asking for help breeds dependency. We can ask the Prefect Lord for help now, but once we reach the Imperial Capital and face the threat of imperial power, who can we turn to then? Ultimately, we have to rely on ourselves.
SWISH!
Not long after, two figures tore through the air and entered the reception hall. It was the Lord of the Lu Family and Steward Lu!
Steward Lu asked gravely, "How do you want to fight?"
The Wolf King declared domineeringly, "A fight to the death. You can fight me one by one, or all at once—your choice."
"Don’t be too arrogant!" the Lord of the Lu Family snapped.
"I am just this arrogant. So what about it?" the Wolf King retorted, his expression disdainful as he looked at him provocatively.
"Fine!" The Lord of the Lu Family stipulated, "I, the Family Head, will fight you first! But on one condition: you are not allowed to use those ribs!"
"Are you an idiot?" The Wolf King sneered, his eyes full of contempt. "This is a fight to the death. Of course, no holds are barred!"
The Lord of the Lu Family’s expression darkened, and he hesitated. If those ribs weren’t involved, I would accept the challenge without a second thought. But the power of those ribs is plain for all to see. The Dong Family Head is about as strong as I am, and even he was no match for this Rogue Wolf. My chances of winning are undoubtedly slim. But if I don’t accept the challenge, this man and wolf will surely spread the word everywhere. Then the Lu Family will inevitably become a laughingstock. Besides, as a preeminent family, our pride won’t allow us to shy away from a fight!
"Family Head," Steward Lu whispered, leaning close to the Lord of the Lu Family’s ear. "This is a perfect opportunity to kill them; we can’t refuse. They were the ones who provoked us first. Even if we kill them, the people from the Inner Temple will have nothing to say. But you definitely can’t handle it alone. Why not call the Great Clan Elder and the others? If you all join forces, you’ll surely be able to kill it quickly!"
The Lord of the Lu Family’s eyes lit up. He looked at the man and wolf and asked, "Consecutive fights, all of us attacking together, our choice—is that what you meant?"
"Of course," Qin Feiyang nodded.
"Good." The Lord of the Lu Family nodded, then sneered, "This Family Head will grant your wish. Steward, go and immediately summon the First Clan Elder and the Second Clan Elder."
"Yes, sir." Steward Lu bowed in acknowledgment, shot a cold glance at the man and wolf, then turned and sped away through the air.
"Xiao Qinzi, why did he only ask the First Clan Elder and Second Clan Elder to come? What about the Third Clan Elder?" the Wolf King mentally communicated, sounding surprised and suspicious. "Could it be that the impostor is the Third Clan Elder?"
Very likely! The Lord of the Lu Family definitely knows the power of those bones. And I’ve pretty much figured it out too; he wants to use this opportunity to eliminate me and the Wolf King. Logically, he should have called the Third Clan Elder as well, as that would give them a greater chance of success. But he didn’t even mention him. That clearly means there’s a problem here. A sharp glint flashed deep in Qin Feiyang’s eyes as he pondered this.
Soon, two old men with youthful complexions despite their crane-white hair descended into the reception hall, accompanied by Steward Lu.
The two looked ancient, as if nearing death’s door, yet their faces were ruddy, and they were full of vigor.
At the same time, as they looked at Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King, murderous intent lurked in their old eyes!
The Wolf King waved his paw, and two ribs appeared out of thin air, radiating an astonishing aura.
"Just the three of you Old Bastards? You’re nowhere near enough." "Anyone else? Call them all out!" "I’ll take care of you all at once!" He swept an arrogant, overbearing gaze over the three of them.
His contemptuous gaze, like he was looking down on ants, nearly drove the Lord of the Lu Family and the two Clan Elders insane with fury.
"Enough talk!" "Come outside with us!" the three shouted coldly in unison, then turned and flew outside.
Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King quickly followed.