The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

"Jiuqing, hurry up and leave. This matter isn't something you need to get involved in," said Lu Shengkai.

Han Jiuqing was his brother-in-arms, one he shared life-and-death experiences with. Back in the day, when the two traversed the Land of Immortals, they looked out for each other and formed an unbreakable bond. One could say that within the entire Lu Family, no, the entire Land of Immortals, Han Jiuqing was the only person he truly trusted.

Although Han Jiuqing disliked meddling in the affairs of the Lu Family, he was always decisive when it came to his own matters.

Just like now, despite facing what seemed an inescapable doom, he still stood by his side.

"Kid of the Han Family, don't bite the hand that feeds you. Don't blame me for not warning you—if you don't leave now, don't blame me for being ruthless," said Lu Kuangren, who had clearly made up his mind to strip Lu Shengkai of his position as the Lu Family Patriarch.

Previously, there were technicalities and formalities to consider, and though his own strength was extraordinary, he couldn't do much about it.

After all, Lu Shengkai was talented, and ever since he led the Lu Family, the clan saw rapid development in all aspects.

But now, the fact that Lu Shengkai had expended two billion Immortal Stones of the family's wealth in a short time, and those stones were all for his deceased son, raised many eyebrows.

Moreover, your son has died, but you have been reluctant to appoint a successor as the next Family Head, making it even easier to criticize.

"Elder Lu, you are a senior of the Lu Family, and have always been its mainstay. That is exactly why I believe you should uphold impartiality even more. Everyone has witnessed the value Sheng Kai has brought to our family over the years. And now, with Tian Hao having fallen victim to treachery, and with the culprit still at large, isn't it a bit too much to strip Sheng Kai of his position as Sect Master?" Han Jiuqing was stalling for time, at least until Tang Rao showed up.

"Hmph, the entire Lu Family grieves over the life and death of Tian Hao. However, it's an indisputable fact that Lu Shengkai has consumed two billion Immortal Stones of the family wealth in such a short period, especially since these stones were used for his personal affairs. Public resources were used for private purposes; what more qualification does he have to occupy the position of the Lu Family Patriarch!" Lu Kuangren retorted.

This reason was irrefutable.

Because it was the truth.

"Could it be that the value Sheng Kai has created for the Lu Family doesn't make up for these two billion Immortal Stones?" Han Jiuqing was truly furious, thinking Lu Kuangren, this old bastard, was utterly shameless.

Didn't you use the Lu Family's resources when pleading for a forging master to create an Immortal Treasure for your grandson? And didn't that cost even more than two billion Immortal Stones? Why didn't you mention misusing public resources for personal gains then?

"Different matters must be treated accordingly. Private use of family's wealth is a violation, and even the Sect Master is not exempt from the family rules and must face punishment," said Lu Kuangren.

He knew Lu Shengkai was exceptionally capable and was aware that none of his own offspring could match up to Lu Shengkai.

Stripping Lu Shengkai of his power might lead the Lu Family to decline, but after all, as a father, he couldn't resist the pleas of his own son.

"Lu Shengkai, stop being stubborn. Relinquish your position as Family Head, renounce your cultivation, and perhaps, I might leave you with an intact corpse," beside Lu Kuangren, Lu Menghu revealed a radiant smile with his mouth wide open.

He had expended great effort to persuade his own father.

You, Lu Shengkai, have held the position of Lu Family Patriarch for so long; it's about time for me, Lu Menghu, to take the lead. In Lu Menghu's heart, there has never been any acceptance. My father is the Lu Family Ancestor, the Seventh Realm Heavenly Immortal—this position of the Family Master should naturally fall to me.

Do you, Lu Shengkai, think you are the only one capable? I, Lu Menghu, am also very smart.

I may have slightly less talent in cultivation, but does that really matter? You, Lu Shengkai, with all your talent, still end up being driven into a corner by me, don't you?

"Heh!" Lu Shengkai sneered, "If the Lu Family were to fall into your hands, no disrespect to you, Lu Menghu, but it would decline within a year."

Lu Shengkai was well aware of what kind of person Lu Menghu was—arrogant but incompetent, knowing only to feign intelligence.

Such a person is even more foolish than those with dull wits.

To put it bluntly, picking someone randomly off the street to be the Lu Family Master would be better than you.

"Lu Shengkai, you're still acting tough when death is knocking at your door. What are you really worth? Dad, don't waste your breath on him, finish him off. Our Lu Family should have changed long ago. This Lu Shengkai doesn't have a shred of ability. Just wait till I become the Lu Family Patriarch, I'm not bragging, but within three years, I can absolutely dominate Bounty City." Lu Menghu snorted arrogantly, without a hint of modesty.

"Idiot." Han Jiuqing cursed directly, Lu Menghu, you really think you're somebody, dreaming of topping Bounty City, has your brain been kicked by a donkey?

Lu Kuangren also felt a bit embarrassed on the side. What Lu Menghu just said was like the words of someone brain-dead.

For a clan to be powerful, the premise is strength.

Your father is no good anymore, incapable of succeeding, and you're even worse. You're about the same age as Lu Shengkai, yet you're still lingering in the Heavenly Immortal Realm. To claim you'll control Bounty City within three years is laughable enough to double people over.

"Alright, Shengkai, let it go, let go of everything and leave, I won't kill you." Lu Kuangren waved his hand and spoke, after all, he still felt compassion. Lu Shengkai is a descendant of the Lu Family, and he has given his all for the family. It would be hard to be at ease if he were to be killed.

Stripping his cultivation and expelling him from the Lu Family is the best course of action.

"Dad, we can't let him go, Lu Shengkai must die. Only with his death can we sleep peacefully." Lu Menghu immediately shouted; he didn't want to live in constant fear every day.

Even though he verbally dismissed Lu Shengkai as worthless, in his heart, he was truly terrified of him.

"Even if I die, I won't let the Lu Family fall into your hands," Lu Shengkai said, his tone calm. Once Lu Menghu takes control of the Lu Family, it will surely be on the path to decline. Rather than watching the Lu Family head towards destruction with wide eyes, it would be better to end it all in death; this way, he wouldn't have to see the Lu Family afflicted by Lu Menghu.

"Hahaha, Dad, did you hear that? This idiot is begging for death, just kill him, and I will be the Lu Family Master!" Lu Menghu laughed wildly.

Just like a damn fool.

"Are you sure you want it this way?" Lu Kuangren didn't pay attention to Lu Menghu, but looked towards Lu Shengkai instead.

"I'm sure. With Lu Menghu in control of the Lu Family, the Lu Family has no chance of survival. Since it's like this, it's better to die and not witness that disgusting scene," Lu Shengkai said disdainfully.

"Elder Lu, brother, I support you!" Han Jiuqing clapped and said, Lu Shengkai's words were domineering.

Lu Menghu's face turned the color of liver, this was a real slap in the face.

"Dad, why are you hesitating? Kill him! And Han Jiuqing as well, kill them together!" Lu Menghu said.

"So be it!" Lu Kuangren nodded, ready to kill.

"Wow, this seems very interesting here!" Just as Lu Kuangren was about to take action, a ridiculing voice came through.

Hearing this voice, Han Jiuqing heaved a great sigh of relief.

"This kid finally arrived, almost scared me to death." Han Jiuqing mumbled to himself, if Tang Rao didn't show up, he and Lu Shengkai would probably have bitterly perished on the spot today.

"Who are you?" Lu Kuangren looked towards Tang Rao who had walked over, with a slight frown. "The Lu Family courtyard is not a place you can enter at will. Get out!"

"Ah, shit, old man, you've got quite the temper. Kicking me out as soon as I arrive, at least let me introduce myself?" Tang Rao rolled his eyes and said.

"Introduce my ass, get the hell out of here right now this instant or I'll beat you so bad even your mother won't recognize you!" Lu Menghu roared.

Tang Rao: "..."