Chapter 214: Stop it, isn't that enough already?!
Ice City, Lu family.
It was already night, and the villa's hall was brightly lit. A man with a stern face stood proudly in the middle, whose features bore a striking resemblance to Lu Feichen.
"What's the matter with your cultivation?" the man asked with a dark expression.
"Big brother, it's a long story. How come you didn't even give me a heads up before coming back? I didn't have any time to prepare!" Lu Feichen shook his head.
"I'm just here to take a look and will be leaving soon. I have other matters to attend to. What exactly happened to you? Who have you offended?" the man asked again, his tone brimming with intense anger.
Lu Feichen looked at his elder brother, Lu Honghu, and kept shaking his head, "Let it be, let it be. There are others beyond oneself, heavens beyond the sky. It's my own fault, brother, you shouldn't worry about it. I'm quite fine as I am now."
Seeing his reaction, Lu Honghu's face grew even darker. He wondered what kind of person his younger brother had offended to the extent that he dared not even mention the name. Was he worried that he, his brother, couldn't match this adversary?
"Feichen, I have already entered the Grandmaster Realm and have even gained enlightenment in the Divine Skill 'Qilin Arm.' As long as the opponent is not a Wuxuan Realm expert, you don't need to worry. I will help you win back this honor!" Lu Honghu said calmly.
At the same time, he extended his right arm. As he started cultivating, his arm turned crimson and soon was enveloped in a golden hue.
The muscles on his arm writhed and bulged to more than twice their previous size, visually exuding a sense of explosive power.
"With one punch, I can deliver more than twice the strength of an average Grandmaster Realm expert. My master has declared that I have no equal within my realm. Although this Divine Skill isn't as peculiar as some special Divine Skills, it's still considered top-notch among normal Divine Skills.
You can rest assured now!" To dispel his brother's concerns, Lu Honghu deliberately revealed his trump card.
Lu Feichen and his family were secretly astonished. He hadn't spoken out because he didn't want to involve his brother. After all, Patriarch of the Qiu Family, Qiu Haoqiong, who was also a Grandmaster Realm powerhouse, was killed by Ling Fan.
Even if Lu Honghu had broken through to the Grandmaster Realm, he might not be a match for Ling Fan. Now, seeing the 'Qilin Arm' Divine Skill, they felt somewhat relieved, and Lu Feichen hesitated, "Brother, it's not that I didn't want to say it, but that person is indeed formidable. Even Grandmaster Realm experts are no match for him!"
On hearing this, Lu Honghu was greatly shocked and stammered, "How is that possible? It's not that easy to kill a Grandmaster Realm expert. Did you provoke a Wuxuan Realm powerhouse?"
"Big brother, let's just drop this matter, shall we? It's better to resolve enmity than to perpetuate it. An eye for an eye will never end. Luckily, Feichen is unharmed, which is a fortunate thing amidst this misfortune!" He Huiyun consoled from the side.
Lu Hanshan's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction. She felt that her uncle might very well be a match for that Ling Fan and couldn't help but say, "Dad, the old Patriarch of the Qiu family didn't truly lose to that person. It was because of his 'life gate' or something. Although I don't understand the ways of cultivating martial arts, I could still see some clues!"
Lu Honghu immediately turned his gaze towards Lu Hanshan. "Niece, tell me about the situation in detail!"
Lu Hanshan, perked up by the request, recounted the details of how Ling Fan had killed Qiu Haoqiong that day thoroughly.
As he listened, Lu Honghu's deeply furrowed brow gradually relaxed, and he burst into loud laughter, "And here I was thinking it was something formidable. It was just a clever use of force. Qiu Haoqiong must be the most aggrieved Grandmaster to have died in this world!"
Lu Feichen and his wife exchanged glances, puzzled about the meaning. Although he had his suspicions after the event, he couldn't figure out the exact trick.
Lu Honghu immediately explained, and it was only then that Lu Feichen and his family had an epiphany. It all seemed simple when broken down and not as impressive as they first thought.
"Ah, so to speak, Qiu Haoqiong did indeed die somewhat unjustly. No wonder he seemed so unwilling to accept it before his death!" Lu Feichen sighed.
"Are you still unwilling to speak? I can tell you with absolute certainty, with my strength, killing this kid would be as easy as slaughtering a chicken!" Lu Honghu declared with great conviction.
Finally, Lu Feichen felt relieved and said pensively, "The one who crippled my cultivation is named Ling Fan!"
He was just about to head to the Liu Family in Binzhou for revenge when he ran into Ling Fan, who crippled his cultivation, as well as the subsequent events of Ling Fan's arrival in Ice City, which he detailed one by one. If there was a chance, who wouldn't want to take revenge?
Since his brother had repeatedly confirmed there were no issues, why should he feel embarrassed?
"Binzhou? Ling Fan?" Lu Honghu was immediately a bit astonished, and he asked in amazement.
"What, big brother, you..." Lu Feichen was taken aback.
"Hahaha, do you know why I have come here?" Lu Honghu said in a deep voice.
Lu Feichen had no idea why his elder brother had come, especially since he hadn't given any prior notice, so he immediately listened attentively.
"Twenty years ago, Master Menluo crossed the ocean to the east, wishing to establish a sect in the land of Huaxia, and stake a claim for the newly rising Dragon Gate. However, he was gravely injured by a Zhongnan expert and was warned never to set foot in Huaxia again in his lifetime.
The master took this as a great disgrace, and a few years later, he passed away in depression. His closed-door disciple, who is now my master, Yin Tianzu, day and night did not dare forget his master's last wish, hoping one day to re-enter Huaxia and erase this disgrace.
Not long ago, my master Yin Tianzu spent ten years cultivating at Vales Super Volcano and finally achieved enlightenment on a special Divine Skill, stepping into the Sixth Grade Martial Saint Realm. Soon he will come east to challenge the masters of Huaxia and wash away the shame of the past!" Lu Honghu spoke, his eyes filled with excitement and admiration.
Lu Feichen too was stirred by what he heard, the Sixth Grade Martial Saint Realm – that was a realm he dared not even dream of!
Lu Honghu continued, "I am here just to serve as a bridgehead. Moreover, Xiong Tianlu died in Huaxia, and I, too, have come to avenge him, given that he was once kind to both of us!"
"What?" Lu Feichen was greatly startled.
"Big brother, who killed Brother Tianlu?"
Xiong Tianlu had been very kind to the two brothers; during a time when they were destitute, it was thanks to him that they had been kindly recommended to join Dragon Gate.
Later on, because his elder brother stood out with his performance and received attention from high-level members, and because he had extraordinary talents, he was taken in by Yin Tianzu as a closed-door disciple, leading to his achievements today.
He remembered having contacted Xiong Tianlu just two months ago. That fellow seemed to have found a good position in the Imperial Capital, reportedly serving as a Guest Elder for a son of a prominent family, held in high regard and leading a carefree life. He had no idea that he had actually died.
"Hehe, it was Ling Fan, the one who crippled your cultivation. It saves me an extra trip, at least. He killed my friend, crippled my brother, I must make sure he does not die a good death!" Lu Honghu's eyes revealed a cold ferocity as he spoke through gritted teeth.
...
In Binzhou, within Yun Fei's Villa, in the bedroom.
"Achoo..." Ling Fan sneezed.
"Damn it, who's cursing me!"
Yun Fei snuggled in Ling Fan's arms, annoyed, "Stop interrupting, I'm talking about Li Mengying, what do you think?" Read new adventures at My Virtual Library Empire
"No, no, stop messing around, do you think I don't have enough women already? I don't even know how to explain Yao Yue to Chu Bing!" Ling Fan said sheepishly.