<h4>Chapter 1170: Chapter 1163: Lu Bowen’s Advice</h4>


    Hearing Lu Bowen’s words, Lu Tianxing’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. How could he not have sensed it? When he was with Old Sir Lu, he often felt a strange True Qi fluctuation emanating from him. But whenever he asked Old Sir Lu about it, the elder would smile and say it was the natural reaction of the Lu Family’s cultivation technique and that it was nothing strange; it meant he was about to break through.


    "Then what are you waiting for? Can’t you find someone to remove this Sword Qi?"


    "Tianxing, do you think we don’t want to? But removing Sword Qi condensed by a Late Stage of Mythical is no easy task. We’ve tried before but ultimately failed. To expel this Sword Qi, another Late Stage of Mythical expert would need to intervene. But do you think we dare do that? If other families learn about the old master’s health condition, do you think they would miss the opportunity to suppress the Lu Family?"


    "Is there no other way?" Lu Tianxing asked in a deep voice.


    "None. We have no way to expel this Sword Qi. Although we’ve tried various methods for over twenty years, unfortunately, we’ve never seeded. Even if the old master personally intervenes, it’s futile. Forcibly expelling it might trigger an early outburst of this Sword Qi."


    Listening to Lu Bowen’s words, Lu Tianxing said nothing, merely took a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a deep drag. Lu Bowen was right; if other families found out that Old Sir Lu was severely injured, the Lu Family might have vanished twenty years ago and wouldn’t exist today.


    "Tianxing, do you understand now? If I’m not mistaken, the Tang Family’s visit to Jiangnan this time is likely because they know the old master’s time is short. They’re here to deal a fatal blow to the Lu Family after the old master is gone. Perhaps then it won’t just be the Tang Family alone; we won’t be able to withstand them."


    With a solemn expression, Lu Bowen looked at Lu Tianxing and said, "Tianxing, do you understand now? We have no way to fend off these families’ attacks because if they strike, they will certainlye with full force, and we won’t be able to stop them. Staying here with Zhiqing is a dead end."


    "If I leave, what about you all?"


    "We will stay and live or die with the Lu Family."


    "Second Uncle, why don’t you let Cousin leave but instead ask me to go?"


    "Haoyue is the heir of the Lu Family, so he must live or die with it."


    Lu Bowen said heavily, "But you don’t have to live or die with the Lu Family, because what you said two days ago is true; you haven’t eaten a grain of Lu Family’s rice or drunk a sip of Lu Family’s water. You don’t need to share in the Lu Family’s fate. Tianxing, remember my words: if you can leave the Lu Family, then leave, because you are our only hope. As long as you live, the Lu Family won’t perish."


    "Tianxing, remember my words, leave the Lu Family as soon as possible."


    With that, Lu Bowen didn’t linger and turned to walk outside, his back filled with determination. It was clear he’d decided to live or die with the Lu Family.


    Watching Lu Bowen’s retreating figure, Lu Tianxing sighed softly. He knew he couldn’t persuade Lu Bowen because Lu Bowen had resolved to live or die with the Lu Family.


    "As long as I’m alive, the Lu Family won’t perish, and Grandpa won’t die either."


    Watching Lu Bowen’s retreating figure, Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, silently resolving that as long as he was alive, he’d ensure the Lu Family wouldn’t be destroyed. Not for the others, but for his grandpa and second uncle, for his family.


    Firm in his decision, Lu Tianxing took a deep breath, just about to turn around when a voice sounded in his ear: "Tianxing, do you have time? I’d like to chat with you, if that’s okay."


    Startled by the voice, Lu Tianxing instinctively turned back to see Lu Hongda approaching from another direction, smiling as if nothing had happened that day.


    Although he had conflicts with Lu Hongda, Lu Tianxing’s expression didn’t change. He said tly, "Uncle, we don’t seem to have much to talk about, do we?"


    "Haha, Tianxing, you’re joking. I know my tone the other day was too harsh, and it made you ufortable. But I did it for the good of the Lu Family and its future. I hope you won’t hold a grudge. I’m inviting you to lunch today to smooth things over from thest party, and I hope you won’t refuse," Lu Hongda said sincerely to Lu Tianxing.


    After hearing Lu Hongda’s words, Lu Tianxing stared at him and suddenly smiled, saying, "Alright, Uncle, since you’ve asked, it would be inappropriate for me to refuse. Just give me a time, and we’ll have a chat."


    "You’re as forthright as your father, Tianxing. No time like the present; it’s almost noon. Let’s do it at noon. I’ll meet you at Jiangnan Restaurant."


    "No problem. Let me say goodbye to Grandpa first, and then Zhiqing and I wille over."


    "No problem."


    After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Hongda turned and left.


    Watching Lu Hongda’s back, a cold smile crept onto Lu Tianxing’s face. He couldn’t believe Lu Hongda was genuinely that magnanimous and would brush off those past days’ conflicts. Some people might be, but not Lu Hongda.


    "I hope you don’t push me, or I won’t mind killing you."


    Not until Lu Hongda’s figurepletely vanished from view did Lu Tianxing mutter quietly, a flicker of killing intent in his eyes. To him, in the Lu Family, only Old Sir Lu and Lu Bowen’s family were his true rtives. Some others were merely outsiders holding onto the title of family, and if they didn’t know their ce, he wouldn’t mind going on a killing spree.


    Then, Lu Tianxing turned and headed toward Old Sir Lu’s courtyard. However, his face no longer bore the previous expressions. Instead, it wore a roguish smile, and all previous concerns were buried in his heart.


    When Lu Tianxing returned to the courtyard, he saw Old Sir Luughing heartily in the pavilion, teased by Bai Zhiqing, and sighed inwardly. Who would know that such a robust old man would have little time left?


    Taking a deep breath, Lu Tianxing walked over, smiling, "Grandpa, why are you so happy? Did Zhiqing go easy on you during the game, and you won, so you’re this happy?"


    "Nonsense, would I lose? I could beat you with one hand.."


    Old Sir Lu huffed and said with dissatisfaction, "Zhiqing just told me she’d cook for me today at noon. You think everyone’s like you, disappearing all day and not spending time with this old man."


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