Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Capítulo 1374: Chapter 1367: Why Did You Come

In the room, Old Master Lu lay quietly on the bed. There were no medical equipment beside the bed, not because the Lu Family didn’t want to place them, but because Old Master Lu had refused before he lost consciousness. He clearly knew that the reason for his condition was not physical, but due to an indelible streak of Sword Qi within him. Without removing this Sword Qi, even the world’s top doctors would be of no help.

At this moment, Old Master Lu lay on the hospital bed, gazing at the ceiling. His once youthful white-haired appearance had completely changed, becoming devoid of any vitality. His previously commanding face was now pallid, marked with spots of old age, and his eyes bore no spirit, only the aura of twilight.

Now, Old Master Lu no longer possessed the domineering air of a man who once brandished a blade into Beijing. He was just a frail old man on the brink of death.

“Grandfather, I’m sorry, your grandson is late.”

Seeing Old Master Lu’s current state, Lu Tianxing’s eyes stung with acidity. Without any hesitation, he stepped forward and knelt heavily on the ground, his eyes slightly red. Although his time with Old Master Lu was not long, he clearly felt the elder’s affection. He would always remember when he first entered the Lu Family, and some members wanted to trouble him and even kill him; it was Old Master Lu who stood by him with a knife. Just for that, Old Master Lu deserved his kneeling.

Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s voice, Old Master Lu on the bed trembled slightly, weakly attempting to sit up.

Seeing this, Dai Shuwen and Bai Zhiqing hurried forward, each supporting Old Master Lu to lean against the headboard.

“Tianxing, you… why are you here, who let you come to Jiangnan, who told you to return to Jiangnan? Didn’t I tell you to leave Jiangnan? To leave it forever, never to return? Why didn’t you listen to me, why…”

Old Master Lu looked at the kneeling Lu Tianxing, his voice a roar of anger. Due to the urgency of his speech, his chest heaved violently, leaving him short of breath.

“Dad, say less, say less. Tianxing is only worried about your safety.”

Dai Shuwen hurriedly soothed Old Master Lu, helping him alleviate the oppressed breath in his chest.

“I know, I’m fine, it’s just I was too emotional just now.”

Old Master Lu took a deep breath, calming his trembling heart, and glanced around before saying mildly: “What are all of you standing here for? Get out. Tianxing and Zhiqing, you stay, I have some words to say to you alone.”

Upon hearing Old Master Lu’s words, Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang’s expressions involuntarily changed. They originally thought that by not allowing Lu Tianxing to see the old master alone, they could prevent him from handing the Lu Family’s power over to Lu Tianxing. Little did they expect that at this moment, the old master would ask them to leave, leaving Lu Tianxing alone.

Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang exchanged glances, a trace of coldness evident in the depths of their eyes.

“Dad, your health has just improved. The head elder said you should rest well. We understand you want to talk to Tianxing, but right now, your focus should be on recovering your health. How about talking after you get better?” Lu Hongda said, looking at Old Master Lu.

“I know my own body well.”

Old Master Lu’s gaze swept over Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang, his voice calm as he spoke: “I know what you’re thinking. Too many grand words you may not listen to, but you are all part of the Lu Family, descendants of the Lu Family. The first rule of the Lu Family’s ancestral teachings is strictly prohibiting the killing of each other. Otherwise, according to family law, execution is immediate. I hope you all remember this rule, keep it in your hearts forever. I do not wish for the day to come when I will personally clean the house. Before you do anything, think it through thoroughly, understand?”

As he spoke his last words, Old Master Lu’s voice bore a suppressive tone. His frail body emanated a formidable authority, enveloping the room with a feeling as if an old treasure blade was still sharp and glaring.

Under Old Master Lu’s gaze, Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang felt a cold sweat break out on their foreheads. Although Old Master Lu didn’t name names, they knew well that his words were directed at them, a warning. Otherwise, there was only death for them.

For a moment, Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang felt a chill on their backs as though a blade hung over their heads, afraid to even gasp. It was only then that they realized that even if Old Master Lu was on the brink of death, he was not a man to be challenged lightly.

“Alright, I’ve said all that needed saying. Whatever you do, I just hope you don’t regret. Now, you can leave. I want to talk to Tianxing and Zhiqing.” Old Master Lu glanced at Lu Hongda and the others, waving his hand as he spoke.

Upon hearing Old Master Lu’s words, Lu Bowen’s family only gestured for Lu Tianxing to take good care of the old master before turning and leaving without any hesitation. As for Lu Hongda and Lu Gaoyang, they didn’t dare make a peep. Those prior words from Old Master Lu were clearly a reprimand to them. Any objections at this point might truly lead to them being ousted by Old Master Lu. Without their lives, all their ambitions were for naught.

In just a blink of an eye, the once crowded room suddenly became somewhat empty, leaving only Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing inside.

“Tianxing, why did you come to Jiangnan? Why did you come? Didn’t your second uncle tell you to leave Jiangnan forever? To stay far away? Who told you to bring Zhiqing here? Are you… are you really trying to anger me to death?” Old Master Lu sighed with a regretful breath at Lu Tianxing.

In fact, the reason Lu Bowen told Lu Tianxing about his poor health was because Old Master Lu secretly instructed Lu Bowen to do so, hoping that Lu Tianxing would stay away from this land of turmoil. Never did he expect that Lu Tianxing would return to Jiangnan, especially at such a crisis-laden time. It’s almost akin to courting death.

While he was angry, Old Master Lu felt helpless, for he knew very well that Lu Tianxing didn’t return for the Lu Family’s fortune but was genuinely concerned about his safety. Otherwise, Lu Tianxing would not leave again after entering the Lu Family.

PS: I have some matters these days, the family shop has been transferred. I’m cleaning up and preparing to return home, the tasks are numerous, so I can only maintain two updates a day, normal updates will resume on April 2!

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