Lu Luo observed all of this but said nothing.

The Luo Family wasn't like Qi Xinzhu's; they were a complete and complex large clan, making the situation entirely different.

He needed to maintain a low profile until he met Luo Xuemin.

He was still an outsider!

Even if he did meet Luo Xuemin, he couldn't just call him 'Dad' as he had with Qi Lin.

Lu Hong didn't get angry at Dumb Hair's tone.

"Heh heh, so Xiaobai cares that much about Lu Luo. Ah, my apologies, I was too abrupt. After all, Lu Luo is a guest visiting the Inner Ring for the first time..."

But Bai Yuetong had no intention of saving Lu Hong any face and cut straight through her sarcastic tone.

"I do indeed care a lot about Lu Luo's feelings, and you don't need to keep emphasizing that he's from the Fourth Ring. I like him, understand? I like him without needing a reason! No matter how you target him, it won't change the fact that Luo Feng and Luo Nan are both useless. No matter how you target him, it won't change the fact that all the guards you found are trash. You're just wasting the family's money, making a scene here every day trying to get my father's attention. Understand? We all know perfectly well why you can keep causing trouble here. Do I need to spell it out for you?"

Well said! To deal with a woman, it takes another woman. Dumb Hair spoke brilliantly.

Lu Luo also felt Dumb Hair's words were quite impactful, but he also sensed something was off.

This was supposed to be a simple meeting with the parents, a discussion. How did it devolve into family infighting the moment they met?

Lu Hong's face paled. It wasn't that she couldn't argue with Bai Yuetong, but she no longer dared to target her. After all, Bai Yuetong's mother was Bai Qingshuang, an immutable fact.

Therefore, she directed her hostility towards Lu Luo instead.

"Xiaobai says the people I found are all trash. It must be because you, Lu Luo, are too exceptional. Compared to you, the people I found are indeed lacking. How about this, Lu Luo? Come and see for yourself. Let this trouble-making old hag finally admit defeat. What do you say?"

Lu Hong's implication was clear: if she couldn't target Bai Yuetong, she would target her man!

It was just like the incident in the past: Luo Xuemin had been the one to have an affair first, yet Lu Hong had gone after Judgment Chief Bai Qingshuang.

Bai Yuetong squeezed Lu Luo's hand tightly, as if asking for his input.

Lu Luo understood and squeezed back in response. They were in perfect sync.

Of course. Dumb Hair might be hot-headed, but that didn't mean she was stupid. If Lu Luo hadn't agreed, she would have definitely found an excuse to leave with him immediately.

But with Lu Luo's go-ahead, Dumb Hair instantly became fierce.

"Let's go, Lu Luo," she said. "First, let's teach her a lesson about the harsh realities of life. Then I'll take you somewhere fun."

"Sure!"

Lu Luo maintained a calm expression, while Zhang Yifan quietly followed them.

Per Luo Xuemin's orders, an estimation and judgment of Lu Luo's strength were to be included in the report. But somehow, no one could accurately assess Lu Luo's strength anymore.

Zhang Yifan had met Lu Luo several times, but each time, there was a stark sense of unfamiliarity. Compared to their first meeting, Lu Luo had become much more affable, no longer possessing the sharp edge he once had. During their first encounter, Zhang Yifan had been confident he could hold his own against Lu Luo. Now, however, he wasn't so sure.

Soon, the group arrived at the Luo Family's private Training Ground.

Luo Feng, the second son of the Luo Family, was currently testing the new guards Lu Hong had recruited. As a typical rich heir, Luo Feng took such matters seriously, as he felt it was prestigious to be escorted by guards. It had been a similar situation the last time he went to the Outer Ring to meet Lu Luo. So, every time Lu Hong recruited new guards, he would come to pick a few for himself.

Lu Hong and her entourage strode towards the Training Ground. Upon seeing her, Luo Feng immediately stood up with a grin.

"Mom, the people you found this time are pretty good. How about you spare me a few more..."

Luo Feng's voice trailed off as he noticed Bai Yuetong, Zhang Yifan, and Lu Luo behind Lu Hong.

"You're that person from the Fourth Ring? The one with Xiaobai, Lu Luo?"

Lu Luo smiled and nodded, having maintained a calm demeanor since entering the Luo Family estate.

So far, no one in the Luo Family seemed to warrant his caution! Not even among the guards Lu Hong had newly recruited.

Twenty-one Third Tier, five Fourth Tier. Quite impressive strength, but they're all getting on in years.

Bai Yuetong felt a little uneasy seeing more than twenty Transcendents on the opposing side. She wasn't a Transcendent herself. Although she knew Lu Luo was formidable, she never had an accurate grasp of his actual strength. Therefore, upon seeing so many opponents, Dumb Hair stealthily tugged at the corner of Lu Luo's clothes.

"They have strength in numbers. Can you handle it?"

Seeing Dumb Hair's apprehensive expression, Lu Luo almost laughed, but his response was simple.

"I can!"

Dumb Hair had a blind faith in Lu Luo's words. If Lu Luo said he could, then he definitely could!

So Dumb Hair immediately lifted her chin.

"Speak up, Lu Hong. How do you want to play this?"

Luo Feng was immediately displeased by Dumb Hair's tone.

"Xiaobai, show some respect to my mom!"

If it had been any other topic, Dumb Hair might have ignored it, but at the mention of 'respect,' her expression instantly turned cold.

"Show respect to your mom? Then you should ask your mom if she's shown any respect to *my* mom. Oh, that's right! If she had shown my mom some respect, perhaps there wouldn't be a Judgment Chief in the Inner Ring!"

Bai Yuetong drew out her words mockingly. Yes, if Lu Hong had been kinder to Bai Qingshuang, then Bai Qingshuang would have been Luo Xuemin's second wife. And there would be no Judgment Chief in the Inner Ring.

But who would dare touch this subject? Even if Luo Feng was slow-witted, he didn't dare continue on this topic.

At this point, Lu Hong also hurried to change the subject. "My fault. I did some things I shouldn't have when I was younger. Xiaobai is right. As for the test, I don't understand matters between Transcendents. However, I do know that among Transcendents, strength is what matters. So, let them have a go at it!"

Lu Hong had merely suggested they 'have a go at it,' without specifying how many rounds or how many people would be involved. The choice was up to Lu Luo!

Choosing too few or too weak opponents wouldn't prove anything. Choosing too many and failing to defeat them would be humiliating.

In Lu Hong's eyes, it was a dilemma!

Indeed, Lu Hong wasn't the only one who thought this way; Zhang Yifan felt the same. Even as a Fourth Tier, he wasn't confident about facing several opponents at once. Especially since among them, there could be retired veterans from the Constitution Guard Corps with well-honed combat skills. They had retired only because they no longer met the Corps' standards, but their strength remained.

What they didn't know was that Lu Luo intended to demonstrate something far beyond handling just one or two opponents. Even when he was at the Fourth Tier, he had been confident in dealing with many Fourth Tier opponents simultaneously. Now, he had broken through to the Fifth Tier and also possessed the Exotic Species form.

Although using the Exotic Species form here was definitely not an option, it didn't stop Lu Luo from making his presence felt at this moment!

I, Lu Luo, have arrived!

"Madam, no need for such trouble. Let them all come at once. I'm in a hurry."

Lu Hong was dumbfounded. Zhang Yifan was equally taken aback. Luo Feng could only stare, bewildered.

Among the group, only Dumb Hair was slightly excited.

As expected of Bai Yuetong's man! When he shows off, he's always the most audacious!

"What are you all standing around for?" Dumb Hair interjected. "Didn't you hear him? Draw a circle and come at him all at once!"

As one of the highest-ranking Transcendents present, Zhang Yifan best understood the significance of Lu Luo's words. He looked at Lu Luo skeptically and asked again, "Lu Luo, are you serious?"

Lu Luo nodded earnestly. "Of course. Didn't Bai Yuetong say we were going out to have fun later? I certainly can't spend too much time on this."

Going out to have fun? This tone, this attitude, this reason! How arrogant! What right did someone from the Fourth Ring have to be so arrogant? Faced with so many Transcendents of the same tier, not even a Believer of Light could claim a certain victory, could they?

Zhang Yifan was speechless; he didn't know what to say.

But Lu Hong, standing beside him, looked overjoyed. Even if she wasn't clear about the power dynamics among Transcendents, she understood the principle of strength in numbers. To her, Lu Luo's actions seemed incredibly foolish, like a country bumpkin oblivious to the dangers of the world! She had to confirm this quickly, giving Lu Luo no chance to backtrack or make excuses!

"Did you all hear that? Mr. Lu Luo wants you to attack him all at once. Make sure you give him a thorough test."

"Yes!"

These Transcendents newly recruited by Lu Hong were also human, and humans have tempers. Lu Luo's words naturally provoked their anger, but since they were all just looking for a job, they kept quiet until they understood the situation better.

Lu Luo said nothing more. With his current strength, such actions were no longer necessary. However, while the outcome could be shown to these people, the process still needed to be concealed.

"Back up a bit!" Lu Luo waved Dumb Hair back.

Hearing this, Dumb Hair immediately gathered her nightgown and scurried to the side. "Is this distance okay?"

"Alright!"

Lu Luo had only warned Bai Yuetong. Before the others could react, he pressed the middle section of his finger to his lips.

HISS... AHHH!

Immense amounts of steam billowed from Lu Luo's body. The steam erupted at a speed more than ten times faster than before! In mere seconds, the entire manor's Training Ground was enveloped in a dense fog!

"What's happening?" Lu Hong was somewhat panicked and quickly grabbed her son's hand.

But Zhang Yifan, being worldly and knowledgeable, instantly recognized the ability Lu Luo had unleashed.

This ability... it must be the legendary Dust Devil, right? For someone from the Outer Ring to develop Qi He to this extent... Ludie truly is a genius!

The moment the fog appeared, the battle began. Lu Luo silently charged into the crowd of recruits within the mist. The leading Fourth Tier veteran, retired from the Constitution Guard Corps, hadn't yet grasped the situation when Lu Luo's fist slammed into his stomach!

Surrounded by fog, the veteran gasped from the intense pain, only to feel a strong sensation of suffocation. A paralyzing current coursed through his entire body.

Lu Luo had added this extra effect, worried that a single punch might not be enough to knock out a Fourth Tier Transcendent. Pain and paralysis!

THUD. THUD. THUD...

Muffled thuds of fists connecting echoed continuously from within the fog. But as they collapsed, clutching their stomachs, they couldn't utter the slightest sound. Intense pain stole their breath, while oxygen deprivation and the electric current paralyzed their bodies. Under this dual assault, none of the recruits could withstand a single punch from Lu Luo.

There were 26 Transcendents in total, and Lu Luo diligently delivered exactly 26 punches.

No more than thirty seconds had passed before the fog began to dissipate.

Zhang Yifan, Lu Hong, and the others stood to the side, watching as Lu Luo's silhouette gradually emerged from the dissipating fog. A profound, visceral tension gripped their hearts. For when Lu Luo unintentionally glanced their way, they felt as if they had glimpsed a monster hidden within the mist. Huge and terrifying, it possessed endless tentacles and seemed capable of killing them at any moment.

But when the fog completely cleared, only Lu Luo stood before them.

"Just now... was that an illusion?" Zhang Yifan murmured uncertainly. As a Transcendent, to be thrown into a state of mental panic by a mere glance was deeply embarrassing. But the sensation had been too bizarre. How could he possibly have seen a monster?

That creature... it resembled an octopus from ancient texts, didn't it?

"Xiaofeng, I just saw a tentacled monster! A huge one!"

"Mom, it's alright, really. I... I saw it too." Luo Feng's expression was indescribable. He too was a Transcendent, yet his reaction had been no better than his mother's.

"This person... could he be a monster?" Luo Feng muttered, looking skeptically at Lu Luo.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yifan narrowed his eyes. From the exchange between Lu Hong and her son, Luo Feng, he gathered that he wasn't the only one who had seen the monster. They had both seen it, which meant the experience was definitely not a hallucination!

At this point, Lu Luo was already walking towards them.

Lu Hong dared not provoke Lu Luo any further. They looked at him as if he were a monster, the fear in their eyes impossible to conceal.

Only Zhang Yifan managed to mask his suspicion, smiling as he spoke first, "Mr. Lu Luo, your strength is truly astounding! Twenty-six Transcendents dealt with in a mere thirty seconds. Your capabilities have likely surpassed what many could imagine."

You used the fog, didn't you? How come they seem so afraid of you?

"I don't know!" Lu Luo raised his hand, then clenched it into a fist. "My strength seems to have surpassed the imagination of many, including my own."

Zhang Yifan frowned slightly. What does he mean by that?

"Mr. Lu Luo, are you saying that you yourself don't know the extent of your own strength?"

Lu Luo's clenched fist relaxed, and he shook his head slightly. "Indeed. Without a proper benchmark, I'm somewhat unsure of my own current level!"

Lu Luo's attitude was a tad pretentious. Zhang Yifan wanted to say more, but just then, Bai Yuetong ran over. She looked at Lu Luo, a hint of concern in her eyes.

"Lu Luo, let's not waste any more time talking to them. Let's go!" She grabbed Lu Luo's hand and started running towards the manor exit, calling back over her shoulder, "Zhang Yifan, tell my dad we'll be back tonight!"

Zhang Yifan opened his mouth as if to speak but ultimately could only watch as Bai Yuetong dragged Lu Luo away.

Luo Feng had already helped Lu Hong back to the manor villa, but Zhang Yifan did not follow. He approached a nearby servant and asked, "Did you see the fog just now?"

"I did."

"Then did you see what was in the fog?"

"No? Wasn't it just a person?"

Zhang Yifan nodded. He asked several other servants the same questions, over and over. The answers were similar: none of them had seen the monstrous illusion Lu Luo had seemingly displayed.

It seemed the ability Lu Luo had unintentionally displayed was targeted! He, Lu Hong, and Luo Feng had all seen it. Did this mean Lu Luo was wary of them, or perhaps even hostile towards the three of them? This Lu Luo's ability... there's something strange about it!

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