Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Capítulo 1207: Chapter 1200: A Respectable Elder

“No.”

Hearing Lu Bowen’s words, Old Master Lu gently shook his head and said, “I know my own body. The Sword Qi Yang Shenxing left in me was a Void Sword Qi—an intensely powerful Sword Qi he unleashed just before his death. This Sword Qi has embedded itself in my meridians and is impossible to expel. Furthermore, recently, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to suppress this Sword Qi. I feel that my time is short. Once I’m gone, I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect the Lu Family anymore. But even if I die, I won’t let them target the Lu Family. If these people wish for my death, then let them accompany me to Hell…”

Before he finished speaking, a murderous intent as cold as ice flickered in Old Master Lu’s clouded twilight eyes. Indeed, his remaining time was limited, but he still had one final strike left. This strike must be delivered, and it must annihilate all enemies.

At this moment, this elderly man, now over seventy, had made up his mind. Even if it meant death, he would sweep away every enemy for the Lu Family. Even if he couldn’t clear them all, he would strive to do enough for the Lu Family. One must admit, he was a most respectable elder.

“Dad, rest assured, I’ve arranged everything. If they dare come, they will find no burial place after they’re dead.”

A grim gleam crossed Lu Bowen’s eyes, tinged with a hint of murderous intent. He then stepped forward to support Old Master Lu, saying, “Dad, the wind is strong outside. Let me take you back to rest!”

Old Master Lu gently waved his hand and said, “No need. I want to be alone for a while. You go on back.”

“This…”

Lu Bowen hesitated briefly and said, “Alright then, Dad, I’ll be on my way.”

After Old Master Lu nodded, Lu Bowen turned and walked out.

After Lu Bowen left, Old Master Lu spoke slowly to the empty air, “Lu Chuan.”

“Master.”

An aged figure slowly appeared before Old Master Lu, his face showing a trace of respect mingled with sadness, evidently aware that Old Master Lu’s time was limited.

“Lu Chuan, decades have passed. We’ve known each other for so many years. Did you know? In all these years, I’ve never regarded you as a servant of the Lu Family, but as my true brother, Lu Tiankuang…”

Old Master Lu looked at the white-haired Lu Chuan, murmuring softly, “Old brother, Heaven hasn’t left me much time. I hope you can do me one last favor.”

“Master, you’re too kind. It was you who saved my life back then. I never dared consider myself your brother. I only wish to serve you well, and surely, Master, you will live a long life.” Tears welled up in Lu Chuan’s eyes as he spoke in a steady voice.

“You don’t need to comfort me. I know my own body. Though I’ve managed to suppress the Sword Qi, soon I won’t be able to hold it back. Once it erupts, that’ll be the end for me. Maybe in a month or two. The greatest regret of my life is failing Tianzhan. I thought I’d die with that regret, but perhaps Heaven pitied me, sending Tianxing to me to alleviate my remorse. I now have a grandson who forgives me. It’s just a pity that I might never see my great-grandson born.”

Old Master Lu sighed deeply, a trace of unwillingness on his face yet resigned. Looking at Lu Chuan, he said, “Lu Chuan, I have but one last wish before I die, and I hope you can fulfill it for me.”

“Master, speak your wish. For Lu Chuan, it’s a duty I’m willing to die for,” Lu Chuan said resolutely.

“Mm.”

Old Master Lu gently nodded and said, “I want you to leave the Lu Family with the Lu Family Guards to protect Tianxing and Zhiqing, ensuring they come to no harm. Once I pass, I’m worried those families might trouble them. I hope you can safeguard them for me, okay?”

At that moment, Old Master Lu wasn’t dignified or imposing at all; he was just an ordinary elderly man, constantly worrying about his grandson.

Seeing the pleading look in Old Master Lu’s eyes, Lu Chuan’s body trembled slightly. He had never seen such an expression from Old Master Lu before. He answered firmly, “Master, rest assured. As long as I, Lu Chuan, am alive, the Young Master and Young Mistress will surely be safe.”

“Thank you, Lu Chuan. This is a debt I, Lu Tiankuang, owe you in this lifetime, and if there’s a next life, I swear to repay it.”

Old Master Lu took a deep breath, saying nothing more, but gazed in the direction Lu Tianxing had taken. Could he hold on until the next time he saw his grandson?

Lu Tianxing quietly left Jiangnan, just as he had quietly entered it, unnoticed by anyone, with few in the Lu Family aware of his departure.

On the highway, Lu Tianxing drove, heading towards Modu with Bai Zhiqing. The scenery outside whizzed past, creating a sense of time fleeting by.

Bai Zhiqing sat in the passenger seat, peering out the window at the rushing scenery, her heart filled with emotion. She never expected to experience so much in Jiangnan. Only now did she truly understand why Lu Tianxing had always disliked family clans.

In these clans, apart from experiencing familial love from Old Master Lu and Lu Bowen’s family, she felt no familial affection from other Lu Family members—only intense interests, not kinship.

“Lu Tianxing, will you become like that someday?”

Bai Zhiqing withdrew her gaze from the window, and looked at Lu Tianxing as she asked an out-of-the-blue question.

Surprised by her question, Lu Tianxing paused slightly, “What do you mean by ‘like that’?”

“Someone whose eyes hold only interests, without any familial affection,” Bai Zhiqing said worriedly.

Lu Tianxing had once told her that everyone changes, and she really feared Lu Tianxing would become someone who neglects kinship in favor of interests.

Startled by Bai Zhiqing’s words and seeing her worried expression, Lu Tianxing chuckled and said, “Dear, don’t overthink it. If I wanted to be that kind of person, I wouldn’t have left the Lu Family. Besides, if I were to change, it would have happened years ago, not now.”

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Bai Zhiqing nodded thoughtfully. Although she still didn’t know the full extent of Lu Tianxing’s power, she had glimpsed a bit of it. If he truly were someone who valued only interests over kinship, he would have changed long ago, not now. And even if Lu Tianxing were to pretend, the Mandala’s attachment to him was genuine and couldn’t be faked.