Urban Supernatural Medical Saint

Seeing the Lu steward bow and pay his respects, the young descendants of the Lu Family were full of shock and disbelief.

How could they possibly not recognize a person of such standing within the Lu Family?

Not only did they recognize him, but they also knew him like the back of their hand!

This person...

How could he possibly be the Young Master of the Lu Family?

Fang Yu's gaze fell upon the Lu steward, and he spoke lightly: "I am no longer the Young Master of the Lu Family... take me to see your protector."

No longer?

While these five youngsters were puzzled, a slightly older youth with a smile on his face approached from behind—

"He's right, he has indeed ceased to be the Young Master of the Lu Family a long time ago... It's normal for you youngsters to not recognize him. This person is none other than Lu Yu, the failure that the Lu Family expelled thirteen years ago!"

An uproar ensued.

Apart from Fang Yu and Chen Daotian, everyone found it inconceivable.

Liu Rushi was even more wide-eyed and shocked.

If that was the case, wouldn't Mo Chengkong's Plan B have been a waste of effort, inadvertently benefiting Fang Yu himself?

But the youth's subsequent description of him as 'failure' made him feel that there was more to the situation!

"I remember now, I've heard my brother mention that among our Lu Family descendants, there has only been one person unable to achieve enlightenment, becoming the laughingstock of the entire family!"

"Is it him? The only failure in the entire Lu Family incapable of achieving enlightenment?"

"So, it's this failure?!"

A crowd of Lu descendants burst into wild laughter.

The Lu steward meant his words sarcastically, it was intentional!

Truly amusing!

Chen Daotian clenched his fist, his inner energy surging.

Just as he was about to erupt, Fang Yu raised his hand to stop him.

"Brother Yu!"

"There's no need to stoop to their level. Remember what we're here for today... Now that we've come, do these things matter?" Fang Yu said calmly.

"Mhm." Chen Daotian nodded.

The Lu steward clapped his hands and said: "The Young Master truly has a magnanimous heart... make way, after all, he was once our Lu Family's Young Master, we should treat him well..." His tone darkened, and he bowed, "Young Master, please come inside..."

Fang Yu's gaze was fixed forward, and he uttered just one word: "Let's go!"

...

Led by the Lu steward, they arrived outside a moderately spacious villa complex.

Seeing the compound, Fang Yu was taken aback; this did not seem to be the residence of any of the Great Protectors.

The Lu Family was strict about their hierarchical system, with living quarters constructed in accordance with seniority.

The villa in front of him was quite new, having been constructed not long ago... The character for 'happiness' was still displayed on the front door, indicating that a young couple had just married.

But...

Why had the Lu steward brought them here?

Just then, the doors to the courtyard slowly opened.

A woman dressed in a blue dress walked out gracefully.

Fang Yu was taken aback for a moment; he recognized her.

Jiang Xue?

Why was she still with the Lu Family?

Thirteen years ago, when Fang Yu was fifteen and the Young Master of the Lu Family, his marriage had already been arranged. Jiang Xue was the outstanding figure among the many elite families from Yanjing.

At that time, Jiang Xue was a naïve and infatuated girl, pure and alluring. She would often walk and chat with Fang Yu... the entire Lu Family believed that Jiang Xue was surely to be wed to Fang Yu.

A perfect match of talent and beauty, made by heaven and earth.

Unfortunately...

Everything changed after Fang Yu failed to achieve enlightenment.

He was scorned and called a failure. He faced exclusion everywhere...

Jiang Xue gradually distanced herself from him.

Without ever giving an explanation.

Years passed...

Jiang Xue remained as stunning as ever, with an elegant figure, she walked gracefully, now even exuding the essence of a matron.

"Young Master... Miss Jiang has married Lu Qinghe and is now Madam Lu... She once instructed me to find you, as she said that there were some words she needed to say to you in person," the Lu steward whispered.

The wind picked up, and the weather worsened.

The clouds grew denser and heavier.

Rain could come at any moment.

At the same time.

Jiang Xue also reached the entrance of the courtyard.

She slightly lifted her eyes, landing her gaze on Fang Yu.

In her eyes, a flicker of surprise, then a swift return to calmness.

"Come inside."

Fang Yu glanced left and right, then walked in.

Upon reaching the villa doorway, Jiang Xue added, "Let Lu Yu enter alone. Others wait outside."

"Yes," the Lu estate manager nodded.

...

Stepping into the luxurious hall felt like entering a home of grace and wealth.

But, the Lu Family has never been short of this bit of money.

Jiang Xue's fair hands were always in front of her, exhibiting virtue and grace.

"Sit."

Fang Yu didn't plan on being polite to her; he directly took a seat on the sofa.

Looking up, he saw the wedding photo of Jiang Xue and Lu Qinghe on the living room wall.

Jiang Xue poured a glass of water and placed it on the table, asking indifferently, "How have you been these years?"

"Not worrying about food or clothing, just getting by," Fang Yu replied.

"For over a decade, I've had people search for you everywhere... but could never find you," Jiang Xue said, showing a hint of disappointment.

"What did you want to find me for?" Fang Yu found it amusing.

"To untie a knot in my heart."

"A knot? What knot?" Fang Yu asked, full of confusion.

Jiang Xue pushed the tea towards him; Fang Yu didn't touch it.

"I really want to know if you ever liked me..." Jiang Xue said, startlingly.

Fang Yu looked up at the marriage certificate and said, "What's the point of saying this? It's all in the past!"

"But I really want to know!"

Jiang Xue's voice grew agitated, "Do you really think I didn't suffer back then? Do you really think I deliberately avoided you? I..."

Her tone paused, "I was forced, without a choice..."

She spoke, tears welling up in her eyes.

Fang Yu couldn't help but recall the past, the naive and carefree times, the childhood memories, scene by scene...

It's a pity that things and people change.

For a woman to survive in this cold, steely city, how could she have a choice? Her coming to him was a mistake from the start.

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Fang Yu felt nothing.

Still, he said:

"If you talk about the past, I guess I had some feelings."

Who hasn't harbored feelings of spring during their youthful days?

Hearing this, Jiang Xue was taken aback.

The entire hall fell utterly silent.

After a moment, Jiang Xue chuckled, wiping away her tears, and said, "But... I never liked you!"

"Hm?" Fang Yu's brow furrowed slightly.

Immediately after, her smile was replaced by a very calm expression.

Was this all an act?

"I don't want to lie to you... I never liked you from the start to the end."

"Lu Yu, I hope you understand. It's not been easy for me in this life, I couldn't marry a 'good-for-nothing' that everyone despised," Jiang Xue's acting was over the top.

Fang Yu understood her point, nodded, and said, "So, you brought me here... just to tell me this?"

"No. I want to tell Lu Qinghe in front of you... that you really are not as good as Lu Qinghe! From the beginning to the end, the person I liked has always been Lu Qinghe." Jiang Xue slowly stood up, looking up at the wedding photo.

"Oh."

Fang Yu also stood up, his expression becoming indifferent.

Jiang Xue continued excitedly, "I didn't expect, so many years later, you could still return! Lu Qinghe has been comparing himself to you his whole life... the entire Lu Family has been using the two of you to compare... he doesn't want to lose, not even a bit..."

Fang Yu sighed and responded sarcastically:

"He's really sick in the head."

"..."

"No, it's a mental illness!" After all these years, this Lu Qinghe still dwells on such trifles, it's not simply a fixation, it's an illness!

"..."

Crackling!

The sound of pouring rain...

Outside the villa, a curtain of rain descended.

The rain sounded softly.

The voice of the Lu estate manager boomed like thunder—

"Miss Jiang, stay away from him! Trouble is afoot... Those two have caused a scene!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xue was startled.

She stared at Fang Yu, speechless.

Fang Yu's brow furrowed, and he walked to the doorway, scanning the area, but the figures of Chen Daotian and Liu Rushi were nowhere to be seen.