NOVEL NEXT Chapter 314: The Angry Father
"Brother Lu!" Yang Xiuxiu bounced into the room, standing cheerfully in front of Lu Hong: "How do you find the environment here?"
"Miss Yang, why are you here?" Lu Hong was somewhat surprised at Yang Xiuxiu's arrival, stood up and cupped his hands in greeting: "Lu Hong greets Miss Yang."
"I was kicked out by my parents, nowhere to go, wanted to chat with you all for a bit, hope I'm not disturbing?" She accepted the tea handed over by Tian Shengwu, smiling as she asked.
"No disturbance at all, Miss Yang's presence at our humble abode is more than welcome for Wu Sheng and myself."
"That's good." Yang Xiuxiu let out a relieved expression, and then said: "Brother Lu, how is your and Brother Wu Sheng's martial prowess?"
Tian Shengwu, sitting next to Lu Hong, asked puzzled: "Why ask this suddenly?"
"Tomorrow, my dad will definitely test you both at the training ground, and I am a bit worried."
Upon hearing this, Tian Shengwu chuckled: "Miss Yang, worry not, we definitely won't let you lose face, rest assured."
"Then..." Yang Xiuxiu's eyes sparkled: "Brother Lu, can you and Brother Wu Sheng defeat my second brother?"
"Your second brother? The one who intercepted the Young Master of Pifu World at the arena that day?"
"Yes, that's him. My second brother is quite formidable, can you both defeat him?"
"Probably." Lu Hong sipped his tea, not saying much.
"Really?!" Anyone who can beat my second brother definitely has top-notch talent, at least in Constant Domain, fearless of any Third Transition strong ones.
Hearing Lu Hong's answer, Yang Xiuxiu felt a sense of relief.
"That's reassuring. Oh, by the way, Brother Lu and Brother Shengwu are adventurers, surely you've been through many interesting things, could you share some? Xiuxiu has been quite interested in out-world experiences since young."
Upon hearing Yang Xiuxiu's request, Tian Shengwu rubbed his nose; he had been solely cultivating, fighting, plotting for over thirty years, hadn't really experienced adventuring, so he had nothing to say, hence he glanced at Lu Hong.
"Of course, there are too many interesting things." Lu Hong set down his teacup: "I have witnessed the rise and fall of many family dynasties, seen the grand landscapes of different worlds, and adventured through many fallen desolate worlds. Which do you want to hear about?"
"Uh... anything Brother Lu says, Xiuxiu is willing to listen to; I'm interested in all!"
"Alright."
Then, Lu Hong began recounting his various experiences one by one.
Like the eeriness of the Red Marsh Sea Area, like the oddities of the Nether King's Palace.
From the Sea Clan Naga's Tidal Battle, he spoke of the profound history of the Continent of God's Grace by ancient gods, then described the journey as Lu Hong left behind the Star Sea, having visited various worlds.
Of course, these experiences Lu Hong gave slight alterations and told them as tales from different worlds.
Speaking from afternoon until late night.
Yang Lin first coaxed his wife to sleep and then came to the study to handle Yang family affairs.
Suddenly, Yang Lin seemed to remember something, summoned a guard and asked: "Go and check if Miss has returned to her room to rest."
"As you command!"
Soon, the guard brought news of Yang Xiuxiu: "Reporting to the Family Head, Third Miss hasn't returned to her room. According to teleportation gate usage records, Miss went to the guest area in the afternoon and hasn't used the teleportation gate since, should be staying in the guest area."
"In the guest area?!" Yang Lin raised an eyebrow: "Investigate!"
"Yes!"
In less than ten minutes, news that Yang Xiuxiu was lingering at Lu Hong's abode reached Yang Lin.
Upon seeing this report, Yang Lin raised an eyebrow, anger inexplicably surged.
Damn it, at night and still mingling with men, isn't she worried about her reputation?!
"Come with me to the Southern Courtyard!"
Yang Lin called over two guards and headed straight for the Southern Courtyard.
Meanwhile, in the small courtyard where Lu Hong resided, Yang Xiuxiu was still pestering Lu Hong: "Brother Lu, be nice, tell me another story! Please, or I won't be able to sleep tonight."
"Miss, if I tell you another story, you won't need sleep, it'll be dawn soon."
"No no no, your stories are too fascinating, I'm not tired at all, just want to keep listening." Saying this, Yang Xiuxiu snuggled her father's arm-like behavior towards Lu Hong: "Please, Brother Lu~!"
While Yang Xiuxiu was acting cute, the gate of the courtyard was kicked open.
Yang Lin looked incredulously at this scene, blood pressure soared almost tearing his cap off.
What an unfortunate family, heinous fate!
Pretty cabbage about to be uprooted by a pig!
Seeing Yang Lin come in kicking, Yang Xiuxiu was quite shocked as well: "Dad? Why are you here?"
"Why am I here?!" Yang Lin sneered: "Let go!"
Upon hearing, Yang Xiuxiu realized her improper conduct, hastily released Lu Hong's arm, her face flushed crimson, timidly backed aside.
Yang Lin coldly glanced at Lu Hong, then said to the guards: "Take Miss back to her room."
"Yes!"
Yang Xiuxiu detected her father's rising anger, quickly explained: "Father, there's really nothing between me and Brother Lu, I've just been listening to stories here all day long."
Well, the more you explain, the more it sounds like an excuse.
"Get out!"
Yang Lin's roar made the guards adopt a stronger stance, stepping forth to hold Yang Xiuxiu: "Miss, this way please."
Saying this, they pulled Yang Xiuxiu out of the courtyard.
Lu Hong and Tian Shengwu didn't react, nor could they.
Yang Lin was in an unstable state; if Lu Hong dared to utter a word, he'd likely face Yang Lin's wrath, and though Lu Hong wasn't afraid of Yang Lin, their covert plan would truly be over.
Yang Lin's gaze swept over Lu Hong and Tian Shengwu for a long while before calming down, addressing the soldiers at the door: "Close the door, go back and change positions."
"As ordered!"
Upon hearing, the soldiers closed the door, left without looking back, truth be told, they were quite tired after a day's guard duty.
Lu Hong poured a cup of tea, pushed it towards Yang Lin with a smile: "Family Head, a cup of tea?"
Yang Lin stared coldly at Lu Hong, then sat down, sipping the tea, saying: "You have a lot of nerve."
"Family Head worries unnecessarily, Miss Yang visited today mainly to encourage us to perform well at the training ground tomorrow, as we're the ones she brought in, wanting to uphold her face. Afterwards, since Miss Yang knew us adventurers have traveled much, she wanted us to share our tales and unknowingly, we chatted till midnight, nothing more."
Yang Lin wasn't stupid, he could gauge the truth of these words, yet he was still angry; his fatherly exclusive Xiuxiu's cute act, how could it be used for another man?
"I too wish to see your performance at the training ground tomorrow, if unsatisfactory, I hope you voluntarily leave the Yang family, don't make Xiuxiu awkward."
"Rest assured, Family Head, if skills are inferior, we shall depart."
Lu Hong's answer satisfied Yang Lin, as he then got up and left.
Exiting the courtyard, the guards who escorted Yang Xiuxiu back had returned.
"Investigate everything about Lu Hong and Wu Sheng for me!"
"Yes!"
Investigation will indeed yield little, this domain is vast and apart from well-known prodigies having traceable intel, a regular adventurer's identity is hard to track or verify.
Moreover, Lu Hong and Tian Shengwu's identities had already been well-prepared in Nuoshan, secretly spreading across old routes and towns, even if the Yang family investigated, the information would align perfectly with Lu Hong's words.
After sending Yang Lin off, Tian Shengwu clapped his hands: "Great, we've already offended the big boss, the days ahead won't be easy!"
Lu Hong glanced at Tian Shengwu: "Are you afraid?"
"I'm certainly not scared." Tian Shengwu chuckled: "Judging from Yang Lin, his strength is probably mediocre, give me ten minutes, I can handle him."
"You, blow less smoke, if things go south and you can't beat Yang Lin, it'll be awkward."
"Never, Star Lord, you know my strength best." Tian Shengwu gave a cheeky grin: "During my investigation of Tang World's affairs for you, I even inquired with Du Tian Pavilion, they claim my strength ranks top three in Constant Domain, without God Realm challengers, I am invincible."
"Top three is what you call invincible?"
"Just about equals."