Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 225 - Inviting the Wolf into the House
Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Inviting the Wolf into the House
Chapter 225: Chapter 225: Inviting the Wolf into the House
Everyone seemed to be enjoying the show.
When it came to competition, with Lu Yun ahead, everyone had enough self-awareness, knowing that in any aspect, they could not surpass Lu Yun.
Therefore, they held the attitude of bystanders entertained by the spectacle unfolding before them.
At the same time, they were curious about what identity this cloaked person held.
“Compared to him, you’re ten thousand times inferior!” Su Manman disdainfully said, not giving Lu Yun any chance to argue, “If you keep blabbing, Missy here will take your dog life!”
The big yellow dog subconsciously felt a chill on its neck.
What’s happening, why take the big guy’s life?
Since the conversation had reached this point, even if Lu Yun had a thick skin, he couldn’t possibly continue pestering her, especially since he was an immensely proud individual.
What a disgrace. He, a Heaven’s Proud Son, was actually humiliated in public!
Since he couldn’t climb up the ladder via Su Manman, he had to think of another way, and since all the Self-Observation powerhouses of his family had died out, he must inform his family immediately to devise a strategy.
He glanced at Shi Hao, then ran off at full speed.
Jealousy!
Just the heritage of Su Manman alone was enough to make him pursue her despite her “mediocrity,” and as it turned out, her beauty was so breathtaking that it would enchant any man who saw her.
Unfortunately, such a beauty scorned him completely.
He naturally grew to hate Shi Hao.
—If he had known that both women he fancied had been “snatched” by Shi Hao with the move of a saber, what would his expression be?
Shi Hao and Su Manman also left, naturally heading back to Pill City.
Su Manman returned to her plain appearance, her beauty indeed could cause crime and provoke unnecessary trouble.
“Eh, don’t you need to go home?” Shi Hao asked.
“What, can’t bear to part with me?” Su Manman proudly said, “After seeing my true face, were you smitten by me?”
Shi Hao pondered for a moment: “You look quite alright.”
His comment was made in comparison to his own looks, and was not an exaggeration.
“Vain guy!” Su Manman held her head high, her white neck gleaming beautifully, “Miss wants to go out and have some fun, walk around, is that okay?”
“Fine,” Shi Hao said with a smile.
“That’s more like it.” Su Manman strutted proudly like a victorious little hen.
After returning to Pill City, Shi Hao continued his cultivation while keeping an eye on the changing situation.
—The complete extinction of the Luo Family’s Self-Observation powerhouses would definitely trigger a massive earthquake.
Although the Luo Family also lost an Self-Observation, they still had two or three such beings in the family; could they really resist reaching for such a big piece of cake as Sanyuan City?
However, news soon spread that upon his return, Lu Yun had gone directly to Zhenwu Sect.
He became a True Disciple under Second Elder Luo Haodian of Zhenwu Sect, and Zhenwu Sect also announced that Sanyuan City was under its jurisdiction. Any individual acting tyrannically within Sanyuan City or even thinking of attacking it would be declaring themselves an enemy of Zhenwu Sect.
This immediately intimidated the Luo Family.
Although both were four-star forces, the strengths within this rank also varied, with families like the Luo Family having three to four Self-Observation powerhouses, but Zhenwu Sect had more than twenty of such powerhouses.
After all, one focused on nurturing only bloodline relatives, while the other blossomed in all aspects, recruiting talents in various fields, making the disparity in the number of talents recruited quite clear, and hence, the difference in strength quickly became apparent.
Additionally, how big was Sanyuan City, really?
The region governed by Zhenwu Sect was at least a hundred times larger, not only possessing Spirit Stone veins but also having precious Medicine Gardens with hundreds and even thousands of years of history, which was incomparable to any city-clan.
It could be said that if a conflict were to break out, Zhenwu Sect could easily trounce several households like the Lu Family.
Lu Yun did not return but stayed at Zhenwu Sect to cultivate. Meanwhile, Zhenwu Sect had dispatched several disciples to take full control of the enterprises originally owned by the Lu Family in Sanyuan City.
Hehe, did you think Zhenwu Sect was running a charity?
The Lu Family was helpless but that was still better than letting the Luo Family take over Sanyuan City.
Because if the Luo Family had succeeded, they would certainly have eradicated the Lu Family to eliminate future troubles. Now at least, the Lu Family still existed and there was still hope, that was, Lu Yun.
As long as Lu Yun could one day become a Self-Observation master, he would naturally be able to reestablish the prestige of the Lu Family, and perhaps even ascend to greater heights.
Probably realizing this, Lu Yun had stayed at Zhenwu Sect, dedicating all his focus on cultivation to strive for an early breakthrough.
After learning this news, Shi Hao contemplated whether he should go to Zhenwu Sect.
He had no reason to spare Lu Yun, and besides, he was not far from reaching the Other Shore Realm himself.
Even if he could advance ten steps, from his previous experiences, he would definitely be able to match an island, and with the power of the Sky-Flipping Seal unleashed, it should far surpass that.
Although the martial arts level of Sanyuan City surpassed that of the Cursed Land, it was still only a small city on the Eastern Fire Continent, which is also the weakest region in the martial arts of this celestial body.
How far is the end of martial arts?
Besides, even if one were to build the Heaven Building Ladder, hasn’t a powerhouse like Yuan Chengmie also been diligently searching for the possibility to advance further?
Martial arts have no end.
As Shi Hao was planning his next move, a servant suddenly reported that Lu Jiayi had come to see him again.
—Ever since Shi Hao was “crippled,” Lu Jiayi had come to see him often, not like some opportunistic people who would ignore him when he was useless, nor like Wu Jiangtao who would even deliberately come to trample on him.
She was like a friend, coming to check on him every few days although she herself was very busy and had limited opportunities to get away.
“I’ve been tied up with family business these past few days, so I haven’t had a chance to see you,” Lu Jiayi said apologetically, with an undeniable weariness and concern on her pretty face.
That was only natural, as the Lu Family was now essentially sold to Zhenwu Sect, more precisely, to the lineage of the Second Elder.
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Nowadays, almost all of the Lu Family’s assets were in the hands of Luo Haodian. Those in the family who sought to ingratiate themselves with power had already sided with the Luo Family, and she herself had been sidelined from power. Although she still controlled the auction house, she could no longer control the flow of funds.
Shi Hao closed his eyes, pretending to sleep. To the outside world, he was a crippled man who couldn’t even speak, so naturally, he could not respond.
One must always be wary, Lu Jiayi is after all a member of the Lu Family, and moreover, even if she would keep Shi Hao’s secrets, what if she accidentally slipped in conversation?
After all, those around her were all Lu Family members.
There was no need to take such a risk, although her frequent visits did touch Shi Hao somewhat.
Seeing that Shi Hao made no response, Lu Jiayi had grown accustomed to it. She now treated Shi Hao more as someone she could confide in.
“…Zhenwu Sect has sent quite a number of people over, led by someone named Luo Qicai, who is said to be the great-grandson of the Second Elder.”
“A man of high arrogance but low ability, with no real managerial experience, yet he insists on meddling in every matter.”
She began to express her grievances.
In the Lu Family, she had to keep these thoughts to herself, but now she could speak freely, which made her feel much better.
“He’s only reached the nine steps of Soul Nurturing, yet he’s organizing a Genius Conference, clearly without any competition, aiming to be the undisputed leader of the younger generation in Sanyuan City, which is shameless!”
“Furthermore, this man is fond of pleasure-seeking. Having been in Sanyuan City for just a few days, several daughters of wealthy families were ruined by him, and even, some people who refused to flatter him were murdered for him!”
“…I might not have the chance to come see you again.”
Lu Jiayi suddenly said in a melancholy tone, “The elders in the family want me to marry Luo Qicai.”
