Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Capítulo 1373: Chapter 1366: Lu Family Turmoil

As he journeyed forward, a sense of looming storm overtaking the hills, with black clouds pressing down on the city, threatening to destroy it, engulfed Lu Tianxing’s heart, causing his expression to become exceedingly solemn the moment he entered Suzhou.

Even though he hadn’t seen any signs of confrontation along the way, Lu Tianxing dared not relax for a single moment. The absence of visible confrontation was due to the calm before the storm—a calm that, when it breaks, would annihilate everything standing in its path.

The car sped towards the Lu Family, and as he saw the red bricks and green tiles of the Lu Family Mansion in the distance, even Lu Tianxing’s demeanor couldn’t help but turn tense. He parked the car a hundred meters away from the mansion, yet hesitated to step out, remaining seated in the driver’s seat, his body trembling slightly.

To be honest, he wasn’t fully confident in his ability to completely refine the Sword Qi within Old Master Lu. He was genuinely afraid that his hurried arrival would lead to an outcome he desperately wished to avoid.

With trembling fingers, he fished a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, trying to calm his nerves.

Bai Zhiqing sat beside Lu Tianxing, her heart aching with worry. She had never seen Lu Tianxing display such an anxious and uneasy expression. Even when faced with the greatest death crisis in New York, Lu Tianxing hadn’t shown such a look. But now, he did, revealing the extent of his inner turmoil and anxiety.

“Lu Tianxing, no matter what, I will always stay by your side for the rest of my life, never leaving.”

Bai Zhiqing reached out, wrapping her arms around Lu Tianxing’s head, gently pulling him into her embrace. She didn’t know how to comfort Lu Tianxing; she just wanted to assure him that she would stay by his side, come what may, never to abandon him.

Feeling Bai Zhiqing’s tenderness, Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, gradually calming his emotions, “I’m sorry, my love, for worrying you.”

“It’s alright.”

Bai Zhiqing gently shook her head and said, “Tianxing, let’s go see Grandpa first!”

“Okay.”

Lu Tianxing nodded, opened the car door, and stepped out with Bai Zhiqing.

Taking another deep breath to feel the autumn chill, Lu Tianxing’s eyes grew resolute once more. This time, regardless of the chances, he was determined to elevate the opportunity to a hundred percent. He would not allow this venerable old man to leave the world. This time, he would battle King Yan for life.

“Let’s go, dear.”

Lu Tianxing exhaled heavily, took Bai Zhiqing’s hand, and without hesitation, walked toward the Lu Family Mansion.

“Third Young Master, Young Madam.”

As Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing approached, the two guards at the Lu Family Mansion’s entrance immediately greeted them respectfully.

Lu Tianxing nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, “Where’s Old Master? Take me to him right away.”

“Yes, Third Young Master, Young Madam, please follow me.”

The guard hesitated for a moment before nodding and gesturing for Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing to follow him as he led the way inside.

Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing followed closely behind the guard, walking toward the inner courtyard of the Lu Family.

Upon entering the Lu Family, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing distinctly felt a change in atmosphere, as the mood throughout the entire Lu Family became heavier than ever. Both the guards protecting the Lu Family and the servants hurried about with solemn expressions, eyes flashing with a hint of anxiety—a worry and confusion about the future.

Neither Lu Tianxing nor Bai Zhiqing spoke; they simply took a deep breath and followed the guard towards Old Master Lu’s small courtyard.

At this moment, in Old Master Lu’s courtyard, Lu Hongda, Lu Bowen and his family, and Lu Gaoyang were gathered in the yard. No one spoke; their eyes were fixed on the tightly closed door, as if wanting to see through the wall.

Hearing footsteps approaching from behind, Lu Bowen and the others turned around, looking towards the source of the sound.

Seeing Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing enter under the guard’s lead, everyone except Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang were initially surprised. They had received news that Yang Family had secretly plotted against Lu Tianxing, intending to use the Yanhuang Group to capture him and make him a pariah. Thus, they came to Old Master Lu’s residence early this morning, hoping to discuss with him how to rescue Lu Tianxing after he awoke. Yet, they didn’t expect Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing to arrive in Suzhou.

“Tianxing, why are you here, are you alright?” Lu Bowen was the first to react upon seeing Lu Tianxing and asked.

“I’m fine, it’s Sima Lingyun who helped me.”

Lu Tianxing took a deep breath and said in a somewhat low voice, “Second Uncle, what exactly happened, who attacked Grandpa, have you found the person, who did it?”

“I’m sorry, Tianxing, the opponent was too strong, at a late stage of Mythical level. We couldn’t stop him, and he escaped.”

Before Lu Bowen could speak, Lu Haoyue spoke in a hoarse voice, his eyes bloodshot with remorse. If it weren’t for the old man saving him, perhaps things wouldn’t have turned out as they did.

Upon hearing Lu Haoyue’s words, an extremely cold killing intent surged on Lu Tianxing’s body as he asked in a deep voice, “Do we know the identity of this person? Was it someone from the Yang Family?”

Lu Haoyue shook his head and said, “I don’t know, the opponent didn’t use the techniques he’s familiar with, so it’s hard to find him for now. Plus, Old Sir Lu is seriously injured, we don’t have time to investigate who the opponent actually is.”

“I understand.”

Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, looking towards the residence of Old Sir Lu ahead: “How is Grandpa doing now?”

“He hasn’t woken up yet, but the Elders have diagnosed him, saying the Sword Qi inside him has been suppressed, so he should wake up soon if nothing goes wrong.”

“I’ll go in to see Grandpa.”

Saying that, Lu Tianxing didn’t pause and lifted his foot to head for the room.

“Stop.”

At that moment, a gloomy voice sounded nearby, and Lu Gaoyang looked at Lu Tianxing and said, “Old Sir hasn’t woken up yet! What are you going in for? Wait until he’s awake, or are you saying the Lu Family’s troubles aren’t enough, and you must get involved?”

“Gaoyang is right, didn’t the Elders say so? Old Sir is in bad shape now, what if something stimulates him? You must wait outside until he wakes up.” Lu Hongda also spoke up beside him.

Listening to the two of them in concert, Lu Tianxing slightly furrowed his brows, and said in a deep tone, “Uncle, surely it’s not unreasonable for me to go in and see Grandpa!”

“Of course it’s reasonable, but Old Sir’s health is poor right now. What if something happens to stimulate him? So, you can’t go in now. Everything should wait until Old Sir wakes up,” Lu Hongda said, his tone calm.

“Alright, I’ll wait until Grandpa wakes up.”

Lu Tianxing glanced deeply at Lu Hongda; he couldn’t understand Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang’s intentions. They were merely worried that Old Sir Lu might hand something from the Lu Family exclusively to him.

Although he understood Lu Hongda’s intentions, Lu Tianxing didn’t say anything. Now, Old Sir is seriously injured; he doesn’t want to argue with Lu Hongda too much, as arguing would only upset Old Sir. So, no matter how hard it was to stomach, he had to endure it.

As Lu Tianxing stood still, Lu Gaoyang and Lu Hongda both flashed a conspiratorial smile in their eyes.

Lu Bowen and the others naturally understood Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang’s thoughts, but they were helpless. After all, the Lu Family is already facing troubling times. If any infighting happens now, it would just be ridiculous.

Standing beside Lu Bowen, Dai Shuwen coldly glanced at Lu Hongda and the others, then looked at Lu Tianxing and said softly, “Tianxing, you don’t need to worry about this matter. Your second uncle and I definitely don’t have that intention.”

“I know, Aunt, thank you. I wouldn’t be angry about such trivial things; we’re a family,” Lu Tianxing replied, looking at Dai Shuwen.

“Hmph!”

Upon hearing this, a cold gleam flashed in Lu Hongda’s eyes. Lu Tianxing’s words were clearly sarcastic, implying he didn’t consider them family.

“Creak!”

At that moment, the tightly closed room door suddenly opened, and a white-haired elder slowly walked out of the room.

“Elder, how is it? Has Old Sir woken up?” Lu Hongda stepped forward immediately and spoke, whether out of genuine concern for Old Sir’s life or for other reasons is unknown.

Lu Tianxing and others also gathered around promptly.

The Elder glanced around, finally resting his gaze on Lu Tianxing: “You’re Tianzhan’s son?”

“It’s me. Greetings, Elder.”

Lu Tianxing respectfully bowed.

“Not bad, not bad. Indeed, heroism arises in youth; you’re much more outstanding than Tianzhan.”

The Elder looked at Lu Tianxing approvingly, nodded with satisfaction, and said softly, “Your grandfather has woken up. You can go in to see him, but remember, don’t say anything that might excite him, understood?”

“I understand.”

Lu Tianxing nodded and said no more, heading with Bai Zhiqing towards Old Sir Lu’s room.

Lu Hongda, Lu Bowen, Lu Gaoyang, and others also followed without hesitation.

PS: This chapter was difficult to split over the past few days, so I’m combining it and updating at once, with no change in word count!!