Surviving The Fourth Calamity

Chapter 1566: Chapter 144: Who Doesn’t Have Selfish Desires?

’Lu Huayu’ looked on with a smile at ’Battlefield Lightning’ getting beaten up... What a pity, the sun has already set, and the ’Old Age Striking King’s’ fists have become much lighter now.

This guy really wants to say, are there more blessings on Old Dog than just these two?

Don’t they know?

Damn, ’Sui Chen’ doesn’t even understand why the Elder would bring up this question, but he cooperates perfectly~ Look at those startled little eyes~

After all, anyone who’s spent a long time on the command stage must have some guesses about Old Dog’s abnormal behavior!

They’re discussing the issues so openly here, of course, it’s to let the walls have ears!

Especially since the ’Old Age Striking King’ is putting on such a dignified show, anyone who sees this would easily guess that they have a mission to accomplish, right?

It’s certainly not just the people from Eden who came to eavesdrop.

The ’Old Age Striking King’ deliberately mentioned Old Dog’s ability to hide in the shadows, what the purpose is ’Lu Huayu’ doesn’t know, but he is well aware that this ’Holy Light Granny’ must be scheming something in collaboration with Old Dog, and he just needs to cooperate.

Otherwise, this lady wouldn’t be speaking so lengthily, beating around the bush with all sorts of hints... She always believes in saying what’s needed, less blah blah blah, if fists can solve it, no need for words.

Ha~ Who knows how many birds this dead dog plans to kill with one stone tomorrow? Anyway, he’s already guessed more than three.

But whatever he wanted, he’s already got it.

’Lu Huayu’ turned to look toward the northern city, raising an eyebrow with a smile... Once their Last-Era Clan establishes economic ties with Lind, when that Young Master steps toward independence, he’ll naturally lead his clan away.

The Stelter Family can’t offer him the help he needs, but the Last-Era Clan is very willing to help!

Especially since these outsider Undead Tribe have no intention of staying in the World of Aesces forever, even if benefits and power are shared temporarily, the Young Master can tolerate it.

He is completely disappointed with the family now.

With Lind’s petty and vengeful character, when choosing between abandoning the Stelter Family and temporarily existing with the Undead Tribe, he’ll surely choose the Undead Tribe.

Every dollar he earns won’t be shared with his family for sure.

Ditte is another case, letting his brother eat alone is fine, but letting others sniff the aroma makes him uncomfortable all over.

Lind and Lind’s future territory, that’s the agreed-upon exchange of interests between ’Lu Huayu’ and Old Dog.

Although it’s unclear how Old Dog judged that Lind would inevitably leave the family and secure an independent domain... At least for now, the Stelter Family isn’t paying such a high price for the errant Young Master.

So, does Snow Old Dog have a method?

Could the world of Aesces have offered the Commander some special perks?

He pondered for a while but couldn’t figure it out; Old Dog’s tricks are too many; it’s really hard to guard against.

Forget it, no more thinking about it!

’Lu Huayu’ gently shook his head, stopping his thoughts from dwelling on that side... Now he doesn’t need to scratch his head every day like before, thinking about how to deal with this cunning old dog.

Now, he’s a good man! Honestly working and supporting his family as a part-time worker.

There’s no need to start planning how to disrupt plans every time Proud Sky Alliance begins to stir things up.

Huh? ’Lu Huayu’ realized belatedly, why does Snow Old Dog always need him nearby to fill in gaps when scheming... In the past, the ones who caused the most trouble for Proud Sky Alliance were him and Zhu Meili, especially him, best at exploiting loopholes!

Damn it!

Can’t think about it anymore, damn it, he can’t go sabotaging things now... Anyway, if the Young Master pleads, he’ll just send Lind to Old Dog according to the agreement... ’Snow Cloud Peak’ requires that they must not proactively solve problems for this Young Master; Lind must endure until he can’t and speak up himself.

Although he, like others, expressed confusion, ’Lu Huayu’ actually understands ’Snow Cloud Peak’s’ intention... Lind is much like his past self, who absolutely wouldn’t appreciate unsolicited help from others.

If it’s free, why not take advantage, if it’s a scam, well abused.

Only when he has paid the price himself will he know to cherish things.

No, Lind is not even as good as him.

At least ’Lu Huayu’ knows whether others are genuinely well-intentioned or just using him, although he wouldn’t repay with kindness, he wouldn’t repay with cunning either.

But Lind, ha~ only Ditte’s long-standing sincerity could move him; from others, not skinning and pulling bones would already be the Young Master’s greatest kindness.

Ditte always acts swiftly and decisively.

He whisked Lind back to the castle like a whirlwind, found Ted, and transferred those property titles to Lind’s name.

Ted, although surprised, as the housekeeper aware of the recent happenings in the Stelter Family, didn’t object knowing it wouldn’t harm the Count or the family.

It’s just a few properties, it’s most important that Young Master Lind finally realized his situation.

As for the rest, it’s beyond his reach as an outdated old fellow... He’s already started training a few of Young Master Ditte’s personal servants as housekeepers.

Who among them will eventually become Ditte’s main housekeeper or go out to manage trade associations is no concern of his, he just needs to provide an impartial assessment based on their performance.

Just like the old housekeeper did for him back then.

It’s no wonder that the housekeepers of the Stelter Family aren’t necessarily hereditary... Even if one of Ted’s sons wishes to be a housekeeper, they still have to undergo this set of tests.

Of course, with their father as the chief housekeeper, they have many advantages, but losing even with that only proves they’re not qualified.

However, Ted’s children have already become Formal Knights and even joined the army ranks with military titles... That’s already the basic level of Nobles.

So, he doesn’t need to be conflicted; just do what’s required.

Ted thought with a bit of dispiritedness.

Ellie’s actions have severely hurt the Count and Countess Stelter, but they also inflicted significant wounds on Couple Ted.

He and his wife always considered Miss Ellie a passionate and kind child, worthy of good treatment, even going beyond the scope of subordinates, sheltering her beneath their wings like a mother hen.

And the result?

Young Master Lind’s faults were only within the family, but Ellie... just the thought of it tightens his heart, it’s a complete abandonment of the family!

Yet, what confuses Ted the most is, he doesn’t even know who to direct his resentment towards.

The Countess has recently stayed in the garden all the time.

History seems to repeat itself shockingly.

The very garden her mother-in-law created, once hated by Helena, becomes what she reopens with her own hands.

However, the Countess Stelter only plants Roses.

She even sought special growth potions, making the rose garden bloom in the shortest time possible.

Splendid red roses already blossom in the garden.

Just like her daughter’s once-radiant smile... Ted sometimes feels Helena uses this way to mourn her daughter.

Count Stelter has also locked himself away in his study.

Young Master Ditte probably doesn’t realize; the Count has already petitioned to pass on the Count title to Ditte.

This is why Ted has been hastily training Ditte’s direct subordinates.

Even though he can stay to help during Ditte’s initial takeover of the family, it shouldn’t be too long.

After all, he and the Count fully understand the troubles the old Countess and her old retainers once brought to the family.

Did they really wish for the Stelter Family to be ruined?

Of course not, they just hoped the Count remained dependent on them, wishing to forever parasitize the family.

But their actions led to the current fragmented state of the family.

Even though Young Master Ditte has biological siblings, just like the Count back then, he must support the family alone.

Ted doesn’t wish to become such a person, which is why he hopes his sons become knights... Luckily, they have this talent.

What if they didn’t?

Even he doesn’t know what he would do.

People are never without selfishness.

Just like him now, even knowing Ellie might not be Ellie, he still hopes she can be a bit nicer to the family, a bit kinder, and not... go too far.

No, don’t let it reach a point of no return.

As for Lind, he just feels it’s best if the Young Master can realize his future no longer lies in Stelter Castle.