"That's right, I agree with the elder's opinion. You could say that the Lu Family's current predicament is largely the responsibility of Lu Tianxing and his son. Our Lu Family is weak now, and if the forces of the Yang Family and other Beijing clans press against us, we won't be able to stop them. The best solution is to capture Lu Tianxing and hand him over to them, to dispel their hatred towards the Lu Family. That way, our Lu Family can remain safe. I suggest expelling Lu Tianxing from the Lu Family."

As soon as Lu Hongda finished speaking, Lu Gaoyang's voice echoed impatiently, the two of them forming a chorus intent on destroying Lu Tianxing.

"The elder is right, I also agree with his view to expel Lu Tianxing from the Lu Family."

"I agree too. If Lu Tianxing returns to the Lu Family, those other families will surely think we're allied with him. With our current strength, we won't be able to withstand them, and it might even lead to the Lu Family's destruction."

"It's best to capture Lu Tianxing and hand him over to those families that Tianzhan offended to eliminate their hatred towards the Lu Family. This way, we can rest easy."

As Lu Gaoyang's words just finished, a chorus of agreement arose around them. They definitely didn't want to see Lu Tianxing return to the Lu Family. Given Old Master Lu's fondness for Lu Tianxing, he might hand over most of the family's benefits to him. This was something they absolutely didn't want to see. Anyone who dared touch their cake was their enemy, and if they were enemies, they had to die.

Hearing the agreement from those around, a cold sneer flashed deep in Lu Hongda's eyes. Lu Tianxing had once slapped him in front of everyone at the Lu Household, and he would never forget it. This time, he wanted to make sure Lu Tianxing had no home to return to and would become a rat that everyone wanted to beat. He wanted to drive Lu Tianxing to a point where he had nowhere left to be buried.

"Enough, all of you shut up."

At this moment, Lu Bowen spoke, his face ashen, roaring with anger: "Look at what you're turning into! Is this how uncles are supposed to act? Tianxing is Tianzhan's son, a member of our Lu Family. When have we ever needed to hand over a Lu Family descendant for safety? Are you afraid he'll take your interests? Do you think handing over Tianxing will make those families spare us? It's sheer fantasy. Anyone who dares to do so, I'll be the first to kill them. Our Lu Family doesn't need such traitors. And elder brother, as the elder of the Lu Family, I suggest you watch your words."

"What's wrong with my words, Bowen? I'm simply thinking about the Lu Family's future. Haven't you seen what's been happening lately? Lu Tianxing has offended many people: the Yang Family in Beijing, the Liu Family, and he even beat up a descendant of the Tang Family, not to mention a mysterious Heavenly God. Do you think we can withstand them? If that's the case, why not sacrifice him to protect us Lu Family? What's the harm?"

Lu Hongda looked at Lu Bowen and spoke viciously: "Everyone, think clearly. Twenty years ago, our Lu Family was the top family in Jiangnan, exerting power even in Beijing. We once had the chance to become the top family in China, but because of Tianzhan's affairs, we lost that opportunity. Twenty years later, Tianzhan's son has caused us even more enemies. What can we do now? Bowen, tell me, what should we do? Are we supposed to let so many of us be buried with him? I'm telling you right now, you may accept this, but I absolutely can't."

"Elder, what do you mean by that? Aren't you afraid the Lu Family will become a laughing stock from now on? How could you forget our Lu Family's ancestral teachings? We never abandon any Lu Family descendants. Have you forgotten this saying?" Lu Bowen said furiously.

"What about the ancestral teachings? Do we have to sit by and watch the Lu Family go up in smoke? Watch us be buried for his sake?"

Lu Hongda spoke coldly: "Lu Bowen, don't forget, the Lu Family doesn't just belong to you. I absolutely will not allow Lu Tianxing to return to the Lu Family. He has no place here. Who knows if he's even Tianzhan's son? Maybe he's just a bastard who looks like Tianzhan."

"You..."

"Enough."

Lu Bowen's wife, Dai Shuwen, spoke up at this moment: "Elder, whether Tianxing returns to the Lu Family isn't your decision to make. The old master is still alive, and you don't have the authority to decide anything. If you don't want Tianxing to return, speak to the old master. Even if something were to happen to the old master, whether Lu Tianxing returns isn't for you to decide. You are not the Family Head. If you don't want to advance or retreat with the Lu Family, you are free to leave the family now."

"You..."

A glint of viciousness flashed in Lu Hongda's eyes, but he couldn't utter a word and could only heavily say: "Hmph, handle this matter as you see fit, just don't regret it later. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."

With those words, Lu Hongda walked out. Old Master Lu wasn't dead yet, but at this moment, the Lu Family was already beginning to collapse.

...

As the news of Old Master Lu being ambushed and seriously injured spread, leaving his fate uncertain, it rapidly swept across China, stirring countless people to action.

Beijing, Shen Family.

Shen Manjun, wearing a black long dress, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. With a figure comparable to a model's, she radiated infinite allure under the moonlight. Her wavy hair shimmered with a faint rose-red glow. Yet, her delicate and charming face was full of gravity.

"Uncle Shou, are you sure the news from Jiangnan is accurate?" Shen Manjun slowly spoke.

"It's accurate."

Standing beside Shen Manjun, Uncle Shou said gravely: "Tonight, Old Master Lu was ambushed by a late-stage mythical being at the Lu Household and was seriously injured. According to outside reports, Old Master Lu may not hold on for long."

"What did you say? Are you sure?"

Shen Manjun's body trembled, her expression becoming increasingly heavy. Old Master Lu was the mainstay of the Lu Family and its strongest support. If anything happened to him, the downfall of the Lu Family wasn't far off.

"I'm sure. This news is almost certainly true because after the news of Old Master Lu's injury was released, everyone in the Lu Family returned home. They are beginning to contract their forces, seemingly preparing to address this situation," Uncle Shou nodded again and said.

Shen Manjun didn't immediately speak but instead took a deep breath and said, "Apart from this, have our intelligence personnel arranged in Jiangnan discovered anything else?"

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