The Lu Family's courtyard room.

Lu Tianxing had just walked out of the room when he sensed the soaring Sword Intent and True Qi behind him. He paused momentarily, a bloodthirsty smile flashed across his face, this was the moment to invite the guest into the trap.

Taking a deep breath, the smile on Lu Tianxing's face vanished without a trace, replaced with a solemn expression. At first glance, it evoked a heavy-hearted feeling as he opened the door and walked out.

"Third Young Master, the master he..."

As Lu Tianxing stepped out, Lu Chuan's figure silently appeared at his side.

"Buddha says, speak not, speak not, Grandpa Lu. For now, I'm entrusting the Lu Family to you. Please keep an eye on the happenings inside and outside the family until the day of the funeral."

After seeing Lu Chuan, Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, unsure if Lu Chuan understood his meaning, and continued to speak: "Grandpa Lu, lift the lockdown. I need to see Haoyue and the others."

After saying this, Lu Tianxing didn't speak another word, heading straight towards Lu Haoyue and the others outside.

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing's words, Lu Chuan was slightly taken aback, seemingly grasping something but remained silent, gesturing to those around before disappearing from sight.

Outside, seeing Lu Tianxing emerging, Lu Haoyue and the others immediately gathered around, their faces anxious: "Cousin, how is Grandpa now? Why did the Sword Qi he was suppressing suddenly erupt?"

Lu Tianxing's gaze swept over Lu Haoyue, Lu Hongda, and the others. He pulled a cigarette from his pocket, took a deep drag, eyes reddening, and spoke in a voice full of unconcealable heaviness: "Grandpa is inside waiting for you. Go in and see him."

Once he finished speaking, Lu Tianxing didn't say another word, turning to walk towards the courtyard.

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing's words, Lu Hongda, Lu Bowen, Lu Haoyue, and the others trembled uncontrollably. Although Lu Tianxing hadn't said much, those words were more than enough to explain everything. The old master was indeed not going to make it.

"Let's go see the old master."

Lu Bowen led the way towards the courtyard with Lu Haoyue, Dai Shuwen, and Bai Zhiqing following closely behind.

"Let's go too."

Lu Hongda glanced at Lu Tianxing's back, a barely discernible glint flashed in his eyes, and motioned for Lu Gaoyang to follow behind Lu Tianxing as they headed towards the courtyard.

When they entered the room, everyone's expressions became heavy and somber, instinctively lightening their footsteps as they approached Old Master Lu's bedroom.

Lu Tianxing was the first to push open the bedroom door. Even knowing Old Master Lu was feigning, Lu Tianxing couldn't help but feel a trace of shock seeing him.

At this moment, Old Master Lu's complexion was paler, his eyes completely dull and lifeless, as if a flickering candle in the wind, at any moment ready to extinguish. Wisps of Sword Intent filled the room, creating a shocking scene.

Following Lu Tianxing into the room, Lu Hongda and the others' expressions changed drastically upon seeing Old Master Lu, an ominous feeling surfacing again.

Laying on the sickbed, upon seeing Lu Haoyue and the others enter, Old Master Lu's body trembled slightly, and the next moment, a hint of color gradually returned to his ashen face, and a sparkle appeared in his previously dim eyes.

Witnessing this scene, everyone couldn't help but tremble, knowing clearly in their hearts that the old master was having a final burst of vitality.

"Dear grandson, come to Grandpa's side." Old Master Lu gently raised his hand, beckoning Lu Haoyue over.

"Grandpa, did you call for me?"

Seeing Old Master Lu's gesture, Lu Haoyue immediately strode over, eyes reddened, apologetically saying: "Grandpa, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be in this situation. It's all my fault, all my fault..."

Lu Haoyue's face was full of remorse, speaking as he knelt without hesitation before Old Master Lu.

"Haoyue, this isn't your fault."

Old Master Lu shook his head gently, extending a trembling hand to pat Lu Haoyue's head, speaking in a hoarse voice: "Haoyue, Grandpa doesn't have much time left. I won't be able to help you anymore; you must walk your path on your own from now on… The Lu Family will be in your hands. You must learn composure, don't... let what's before you deceive your eyes, understand...?"

Before he finished speaking, Old Master Lu's breathing suddenly became rapid.

"Grandpa, rest assured, as long as I, Lu Haoyue, am alive, the Lu Family will never disappear. Rest assured, I'll remember your teachings," Lu Haoyue said heavily.

"Good, good, the Lu Family will be in your hands. Zhiqing... cough, cough..."

Before finishing, Old Master Lu suddenly began coughing violently. With the harsh cough, his previously rosy face quickly turned pale, his chest heaving violently, as if struggling for breath.

"Pfuff!"

With a violent cough, Old Master Lu abruptly opened his mouth, spitting a mouthful of crimson blood, stark against the white bedsheets.

Witnessing this, Lu Tianxing's expression changed, instinctively wanting to step forward. But noticing Old Master Lu's glance, a subtle glimmer flickering momentarily in his eyes, Lu Tianxing stopped, gazing mournfully at the scene.

Seeing Old Master Lu coughing blood made hearts leap to throats, everyone's expressions turned increasingly grave, wanting to step forward but halted by Old Master Lu.

After some time, Old Master Lu finally stopped coughing, but his breathing remained rapid to the extreme: "Zhi...qing, Zhi...qing."

"Grandpa, I'm here, I'm here."

Hearing Old Master Lu call her name, Bai Zhiqing immediately came forward, eyes red, looking at Old Master Lu. Although she hadn't spent much time with him, Bai Zhiqing could feel his genuine care for her. Now, seeing him in this state, how could she not be heartbroken?

Looking at Bai Zhiqing, Old Master Lu managed to pull a strained smile at the corner of his mouth, reluctantly saying: "Zhi...qing, sorry, Gran...Grandpa might not keep his word, unable to accompany you to Modu, or to see you and Tianxing's child being born. Sorry, Zhiqing, hope you...you won't blame Grandpa..."

At this moment, Old Master Lu's voice became halting, as if at any moment he might pass away.

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