“Sister-in-law, it’s already this late!”
“Big brother probably won’t be back today either!”
“We should head back, the weather has gotten colder!”
“If you keep waiting outside like this and catch a chill, big brother won’t forgive me!”
Outside the Lu family’s courtyard, Black Tiger and a few of his subordinates were looking helplessly at Lu Ling’er, who was waiting outside the courtyard for Zhou Xuan’s return.
“It’s alright, you guys can go back first!”
“There’s still some time before dark, I want to wait a bit longer!”
Hearing Black Tiger, Lu Ling’er turned her head and instructed him and the others.
“How can that be!”
“Big brother left me here specifically to protect your safety!”
“What if that group of robbers from last time hasn’t given up and sent assassins!”
“Besides big brother, only I can stop him in this courtyard!”
“If anything were to happen to you, how could I face big brother’s instructions!”
“Since you want to wait longer, then we’ll wait with you!”
“However, sister-in-law, you don’t need to worry too much.”
“Big brother and my sect members have already resolved their misunderstandings!”
“This trip is purely to rescue someone, nothing will happen!”
Seeing Lu Ling’er still insisting on waiting for Zhou Xuan, Black Tiger and the others couldn’t say anything more and continued to act as guards.
“I know, but he’s been gone for two days!”
“There’s been no news, I’m just worried if…”
“Ling’er, why are you all standing out here?”
“It’s so cold now, hurry back inside!”
Before Lu Ling’er could finish speaking, everyone heard a familiar voice from a distance.
“Brother Xuan!”
“Boss!”
Seeing Zhou Xuan appearing outside the Lu family’s main gate, Lu Ling’er and Black Tiger were both ecstatic and rushed to meet him.
“Brother Xuan, you’re finally back!”
“You’ve had no news for two days, I thought something had happened!”
“Silly girl, what could happen!”
“I was just delayed by some trivial matters at the Lingyun Immortal Sect on the way!”
“Alright, you’re all standing out here!”
“It’s quite cold!”
Looking at Lu Ling’er who had rushed into his arms, Zhou Xuan smiled and ruffled her head.
He then nodded towards a direction outside the Lu family and led everyone back.
After Zhou Xuan and the others entered the house, a figure in black on a large tree outside the Lu family slowly disappeared.
“Big brother, I never imagined that you would manage to obtain our sect’s most prized treasure!”
“You truly are my role model!”
Upon returning to the Lu family, Zhou Xuan briefly explained his experiences of the past two days to everyone.
When Black Tiger heard that Zhou Xuan had simply returned to his sect and taken their most prized treasure, his admiration for him grew even stronger.
“Don’t say useless things like that!”
“In the days I was away, has the Lu family been peaceful?”
Zhou Xuan didn’t react to Black Tiger’s flattery and instead inquired about the situation of the Lu residence.
This was because, according to his prediction, after the previous black-clothed assassin failed, the mastermind behind him would certainly not let the matter rest so easily.
Therefore, before leaving the Lu family, he had not only left Black Tiger behind but had also directly contacted Xie Fengyi from the Tiandao Martial Arts Hall, asking him to secretly protect the Lu family and Lu Ling’er until his return.
Of course, if possible, he also wanted to lure out the mastermind.
“Don’t worry, big brother!”
“The Lu family has been very peaceful these past few days, and no suspicious individuals have been able to enter!”
“Let alone any assassins!”
“I think they might have been scared out of their wits by you last time and dare not cause trouble again!”
Hearing Zhou Xuan’s question, Black Tiger immediately puffed out his chest and confidently stated that the Lu family had been very tranquil these past few days.
However, upon hearing Black Tiger’s words, Zhou Xuan’s brow furrowed deeply.
This was because he knew that Black Tiger’s claim of them being scared out of their wits was virtually impossible.
After all, when he had dealt with the assassin last time, he had not unleashed his full strength.
Even if the mastermind behind the assassin could somehow investigate that day’s events, they would only assume Zhou Xuan was a master of the Shaping Realm.
And with such strength, it was clearly unrealistic to make someone who had participated in the annihilation of the Zhou family feel intimidated.
However, if it wasn’t due to fear, Zhou Xuan couldn’t understand why the mastermind behind the assassin would give up such a golden opportunity.
He had left the Lu family, and Black Tiger had not displayed his strength in front of too many people.
Furthermore, Zhou Xuan had great confidence in Xie Fengyi’s concealment skills.
Logically speaking, to outsiders, this was the period when the Lu family’s defenses were weakest.
Moreover, given that the assassin last time had directly come to the Lu family to assassinate him, they must have been well aware of his relationship with Lu Ling’er.
Such a good opportunity to take a hostage, Zhou Xuan himself would have found it impossible to refuse.
The fact that the mastermind behind the assassin had held back left Zhou Xuan somewhat perplexed.
“Never mind, it’s good that nothing happened!”
“It avoids causing my Ling’er any more fear!”
“By the way, Ling’er, is there any food left at home!”
“I’ve been traveling all day and haven’t eaten anything, I’m starving!”
Unable to figure out the reason, Zhou Xuan decided to stop pondering the enemy’s thoughts.
After all, he would face whatever came his way, and as long as his strength was sufficient, any enemy’s schemes and tricks would be useless!
“Yes, wait a moment, I’ll heat it up for you!”
Hearing Zhou Xuan’s words, Lu Ling’er gave a gentle smile and then turned to prepare food for Zhou Xuan.
However, at this moment, a strange voice suddenly interrupted their conversation.
“Niece Ling’er, your uncle hasn’t eaten either!”
“How about making something for me too?”
Hearing this voice, Zhou Xuan and Lu Ling’er turned their heads simultaneously, looking towards the source of the sound.
They saw a man in a black formal suit standing not far from them, smiling at them.
“Uncle Lin Xiao?”
“Why are you back?”
Upon recognizing the person’s appearance, Lu Ling’er exclaimed in surprise.
Moreover, upon closer inspection, a hint of unnaturalness could be seen on her small face.
“Ling’er, who is this?”
Seeing the expression on Lu Ling’er’s face, Zhou Xuan asked with some confusion.
“He is my paternal uncle, and also Lu Tianming’s father!”
Hearing Zhou Xuan’s inquiry, Lu Ling’er simply uttered this short sentence.
Upon hearing Lu Ling’er’s reply, Zhou Xuan’s eyes immediately narrowed!