Chapter 100: Let You Test My Sword’s Sharpness!

“If you have the guts to repeat that, I’ll make sure you see just how sharp my flying sword is!”

Lu Changsheng’s expression was indifferent as he spoke to Lu Miaoyang.

“Changsheng Young Master! Changsheng Young Master! Please, don’t!”

The steward observed the scene, watching the Qingyan Sword hovering dangerously near Lu Miaoyang. In a panic, he shouted at Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng remained silent, just coldly staring at Lu Miaoyang.

At that moment, Lu Miaoyang didn’t dare speak.

He could clearly feel the flying sword hovering near his neck.

The chilling sword aura caused a stinging sensation on his neck.

With just a thought from Lu Changsheng, the sword would pierce his neck and take his life.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng’s demeanor gave him a feeling of certainty.

If he shouted again, the other would really dare to kill him.

Despite feeling immense humiliation and anger, the impending sense of death led him to retreat, filled with fear.

He was terrified that Lu Changsheng might actually kill him with a single strike.

“Useless thing!”

“Though I, Lu Changsheng, came to the Lu Family as a mere son-in-law from a humble background, I am no longer the man I was.”

“All these years, I’ve done right by the Lu Family!”

“You chose to stir up trouble, bully my son, and attempt to take my cherished beast. Yet you expect me to apologize and reconcile with you? Ridiculous!”

“If you dare to pester me further… you’ll end up like this table!”

Seeing signs of fear in the other’s eyes, Lu Changsheng spoke coldly.

The moment he finished, the Qingyan Sword, which hovered near Lu Miaoyang’s neck, swooshed like thunder, striking the nearby stone table.

The stone table was sliced cleanly in two, as if it were tofu.

With those words,

Lu Changsheng cast a cold glance at Lu Miaoyang, sheathed his Qingyan Sword, and walked out of the courtyard briskly.

He remained cautious of Lu Miaoyang.

Given that the other was a Lu Family member, he had already given him a chance.

Should the other continue to act rashly, as he said, he’d chop him down with a single strike.

After all, he now held the strength and courage to act outside of the Lu Family’s rules.

Strength and confidence that freed him from the Lu Family’s constraints.

If things escalated, he could take that opportunity to leave the Lu Family.

Although leaving the Lu Family now might not be ideal,

it’s not a good time to make such a choice.

But there’s no need to endure such things anymore.

Moreover,

Lu Changsheng believed a little display of strength could be beneficial.

This way, others would realize he wasn’t someone to be toyed with, making them think twice.

Being too mild isn’t always good.

Of course, only if you have the confidence.

Without strength and confidence, it’s just talk.

“Gulp!”

Lu Miaoyang watched Lu Changsheng’s departing figure and wanted to say something, but ended up bowing his head and swallowing hard.

The pain in his throat frightened him.

He truly feared Lu Changsheng might kill him with one strike.

The steward, seeing this, also sighed in relief as Lu Changsheng departed.

Quickly, he helped Lu Miaoyang up, asking, “Young Master Yang, are you alright?”

“Do I look alright?!”

“You dared to stop me just now!”

Lu Miaoyang angrily growled.

“Young Master Yang, Lu Changsheng is now valued by the family. Why provoke him?”

The steward sighed, seeing his master’s demeanor.

He watched Lu Miaoyang grow up and didn’t want him to continue down this path.

While safe within the Lu Family due to his parents’ legacy,

Once he left, losses would be inevitable.

“Are you trying to lecture me now?”

Lu Miaoyang roared angrily, then gazed at Lu Changsheng’s disappearing figure with hatred and malice: “Lu Changsheng, I will repay this humiliation a hundredfold!”

At this moment, the disgrace he felt was as deep as the waters of three rivers and five lakes couldn’t cleanse.

A grudge of life and death!

After leaving Lu Miaoyang’s location, Lu Changsheng went to see Lu Yuanshan Ding.

After all, he had fought.

Gone through the motions.

Naturally, he had to inform Lu Yuanshan Ding of the situation with Lu Miaoyang.

To see how the Lu Family head would handle it.

A quarter-hour later,

Lu Changsheng arrived at Lu Yuanshan Ding’s place.

However, Lu Yuanshan Ding was busy.

After waiting a bit, Lu Yuanshan Ding appeared.

“Changsheng, you’re here because of Miaoyang?”

Lu Yuanshan Ding hurried to the hall and said to Lu Changsheng.

“Yes, Head of the House. I came to confess.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

“This matter isn’t your fault. Miaoyang started it first.”

“Don’t worry, even if handled by family rules, I’ll seek leniency for you.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed slightly.

As family head, internal affairs are the hardest to manage.

Especially when Lu Miaoyang and Lu Changsheng are involved.

One’s parents died fighting for the family.

The other, although considered family, hasn’t been integrated fully.

So dealing with this was tricky.

He hoped for reconciliation and resolution.

“Head of the House, I’m confessing because I tried to reconcile with Lu Miaoyang but ended up beating him.”

Lu Changsheng spoke directly.

“What, you beat up Lu Miaoyang?”

Lu Yuanshan Ding was stunned and confused.

Lu Changsheng had always been seen as honest and steady.

His behavior in the Lu Family was testament to that.

He married, had children, never caused trouble, cordial with others.

Even with his talent in talisman making, he remained humble.

That pleased them the most.

Yet now, he claimed he beat Lu Miaoyang in anger.

It was unexpected.

He was at a loss for words.

He had advised Lu Changsheng to calm things down.

But now, reconciliation seemed impossible.

“Yes, Head of the House.”

Lu Changsheng nodded calmly.

“You were a bit impulsive.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding said, seemingly troubled.

Previously, along with the Fourth Elder and some family elders,

they had agreed that if Lu Miaoyang persisted, they would handle it by family rules.

Light punishment for Lu Miaoyang.

The Fourth Elder would reassure Lu Changsheng.

But now, after Lu Changsheng beat Lu Miaoyang, the other side posed more trouble.

“Head of the House, I don’t think I was impulsive. The fault isn’t mine, so I can’t apologize.”

“Furthermore, Lu Miaoyang showed no sign of wanting peace; he was arrogant. Should I tolerantly endure such behavior?”

Lu Changsheng said firmly.

“Sigh.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed after hearing that.

Looking at this serious Lu Changsheng, he understood.

As a parent, how could one remain calm in such situations?

After pondering for a while, he said, “Changsheng, I understand your feelings.”

“Since it’s happened, let it end here.”

“I’ll handle this fairly according to family rules.”

“If you have concerns, speak to me. Don’t act impulsively again.”

“Without rules, there’s chaos. As a Lu Family member, adhere to the rules. I hope you understand.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding’s tone softened.

“I understand, Head of the House.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He held a good impression of this family head who brought him to the Lu Family.

He knew managing wasn’t easy for Lu Yuanshan Ding.

If the Lu Family handled it fairly, he’d accept it.

If not, his ties with the Lu Family would end.

He would repay the Four Elder’s kindness in the future.

“Alright, since you understand, go back. I’ll handle it.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding smiled, patting his shoulder.

“Head of the House, I’ll take my leave.”

With courtesy, Lu Changsheng nodded, stepped back, and exited.

“Hah!”

Once Lu Changsheng left, Lu Yuanshan Ding tapped the table with his fingers, sighing deeply, “Truly a turbulent time.”

“Husband, how did it go?”

When Lu Changsheng returned home,

Lu Miaoyun approached, asking bout the discussion.

“I beat up Lu Miaoyang.”

Lu Changsheng replied candidly.

After all, there was nothing to hide regarding this matter.

By tomorrow or the next day, everyone would know, Lu Miaoyun included.

“Ah?”

Hearing that, Lu Miaoyun was startled, lips lightly parted, feeling incredulous.

She hadn’t expected her husband to have beaten Lu Miaoyang instead of reconciling.

To her and her co-wives, Lu Changsheng had always been gentle and diplomatic.

He had never argued or lost his temper.

Now he had beaten someone, surprising her.

“Well, he did deserve it. Brother Miaoyang isn’t liked by many.”

“He always bullied others thanks to our uncle and aunt’s legacy.”

Lu Miaoyun quickly expressed hr annoyance.

She fully sided with Lu Changsheng.

Feeling her husband wouldn’t hit someone without a just cause.

“Yun’r, you don’t think I acted impulsively?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised at her words.

He didn’t mind hitting someone.

But he worried it might make it hard for Lu Miaoyun and the Fourth Elde.

“Husband, you’re always gentle and never act without reason. Brother Miaoyang must have been excessive.”

Lu Miaoyun said, looking at hi, “Husband, are you hurt?”

“No. Lu Miaoyang’s cultivation is low, plus he’s injured. How could he hurt me?”

Lu Changsheng said, smiling.

He felt a bit better.

He’d understand if his wife said he’d acted impulsively,

but it would have left a bit of discomfort.

Supporting him without hesitation and showing concern made him quite content.

“Yun’r, hypothetically, if I decided to leave the Lu Family… what would you do?”

Lu Changsheng exhaled slowly, asking nonchalantly.

He hadn’t decided to leave the Lu Family.

But with the circumstances concerning the family and its ancestor, he had to prepare for the possibility.

If he leaves, it wouldn’t be alone.

He’d need to arrange for all his wives and children.

There’s a major issue in doing so — concerning his wives.

For someone like Qu Zhenzhen, it’d be simple.

But not for Lu Miaoyun, Lu Lanshu, Lu Zi’e, or Lu Qing’er and such.

Especially Lu Miaoyun.

Initially, the Fourth Elder had Lu Miaoyun wed him to tie him o the Lu Family.

Wanting to leave now would put his wife in a difficult position.

Lu Miaoyun paused slightly at is words.

She immediately thought he was down because of Lu Miaoyang.

Worried about the consequences of hitting him.

At once, she said softly, “Don’t think too much, husband. Let’s tell grandmother, and it’ll be fine.”

“I’ve informed the Head of the House. He’ll decide.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

After the fight, he went straight to Lu Yuanshan Ding, to avoid burdening the Fourth Elder.

And trouble her with cleaning up after him.

“Oh, husband, don’t overthink it. Just tell grandmother.”

Lu Miaoyun said playfully, puling him toward the Fourth Elder.

“Alright, alright. Let’s go.”

He smiled helplessly and followed her out.

Realizing her stance.

She’d prefer he stayed if possible.

Alas,”

Lu Changsheng sighed internally.

Leaving the Lu Family wasn’t simple.

Years spent meant he was bound not just by contract,

but by his Lu Family wives and their affection toward him.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t heartless or selfish.

He clearly understood gratitude and resentment.

It’s hard to abandon the Lu Family during an impending crisis so easily.

Even if the Fourth Elder valued him for his worth,

the family treated him well, without wronging him.

Therefore, leaving now felt unjustifiable.

“Luckily, no rush. There’s time with the ancestor’s situation.”

“If new Foundation Establishment cultivators arise, I can stay safe within the Lu Family.”

“As time passes, my power grows.”

“With strength, problems will resolve themselves.”

Lu Changsheng mused internally.

Not dwelling too much on it.

So,

they reached the Fourth Elder’s residence.

“Changsheng, Yun’r, what brings you here?”

Upon hearing their visit, the Fourth Elder came quickly.

Her attire was simple yet elegant, a deep green dress, hair neatly held with a jade hairpin, exuding grace and dignity.

“Grandmother.”

Lu Miaoyun immediately approaced, holding her hand and explained the situation.

“Changsheng, now that it’s happened, don’t let it trouble you. Leave it to grandmother.”

“The family matters will be handled by me.”

The Fourth Elder assured compassionately.

She felt angry.

From years of interaction, she knew Lu Changsheng was affectionate,

and was gradually gaining a sense of belonging to the Lu Family.

Now because of this, he harbored thoughts of leaving.

She was displeased.

The Lu Family’s situation was precarious.

They stood on the brink of chaos before the storm.

Unity was needed to weather the difficulties.

Would Lu Changsheng, a highly talented Talisman Master, think of leaving?

He was certain to become a Second-Tier Talisman Master.

It was only a matter of time.

If he stayed, he’d be one of the family’s core.

“Grandmother, I’m sorry to trouble you.”

Lu Changsheng grinned.

His words to Lu Miaoyun were a mere precautonary question.

Now due to this, the Fourth Elder misunderstood.

Thinking he was planning to leave.

But now he couldn’t clarify.

Saying it was casual wouldn’t be believable.

“We’re family. No need for formalities.”

“If you feel wronged, tell grandmother.”

The Fourth Elder smiled warmly.

“Nothing wronged me.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

Unwilling to dwell on the topic.

He suddenly recalled, and said: “Grandmother, not long ago I nearly succeeded in crafting a High-Grade Talismen.”

“But several attempts ended in failure. If time permits, I’d appreciate your guidance.”

He presented himself.

In two months, as he planned,

he intended to showcase that he could craft High-Grade talismans, becoming High-Tier.

Returning early due to this incident,

he felt it appropriate to reveal his progress.

Enabling further conduct and reputation.

He needed freedom to sell High-Grade talismans openly for the family.

And it gave weight in resolving his affairs, making the Fourth Elder’s task easier.

“What? Nearly succeeded?”

The Fourth Elder appeared moved and surprised.

Though she watched his progress,

to hear he almost crafted a First-Tier High-Grade Talismen was astonishing.

MId-Tier to High-Grade is a threshold.

Many never overcome it.

And he attempted three months ago.

Now he was so close, it amazed her.

Success would mark him as a High-Tier Talisman Master!

The identity gap is evident.

A Mid-Tier master can dine anywhere.

A High-Tier master joins factions as a guest elder.

Even within the Lu Family!

Promotion would advance his status and identity!

Lu Miaoyun, hearing this, lookd at him in admiration.

Amazed by his talent.

When she married him, he had just become Mid-Tier.

Almost three years now, he’ll soon be High-Tier. She marveled.

“Sister Miaoge took over five years to become High-Tier?”

Lu Miaoyun mused.

Realizing her husband’s talent, admiration shone in her eyes.

“Yes, so close yet not over.”

He nodded.

“Let grandmother see.”

She suggested.

“Alright.”

Immediately, he stood by the table.

From his Storage Bag, he retrieved his Mid-Tier Talisman Pen and materials, beginning to craft.

She watched silently.

Lu Miaoyun observed quietly.

Just as he drew towards completion, the talisman lines disrupted, smoke rose.

“Your outline is fine, but control over spiritual energy is imprecise.”

“There’s slight flaws here, here, and these turns. That leads to reaction, failing the talisman.”

“Feel my energy as guidance.”

She took his hand, guiding his strokes steadily.

“Here, the energy ‘tightens’. Here, ‘slide’ quickly, adding a ‘bounce’.”

“Here, speed up to avoid energy build-up, which you experienced prior.”

She instructed kindly.

A completed Golden Light Shield Talisman.

“Try again.”

She released his hand encouragingly.

“Alright.”

Taking a deep breath, appearing earnest, he took two sips of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.

A habit from her tutelage in talisman crafting.

Indicating his limited cultivation.

The wine calmed the mind, aiding the complex process.

He prepared intently.

Concentration etched on his face, he began.

Slow and steady.

Both watched quietly.

“Buzz!”

As he finished, golden light spread and a hum followed, consolidating.

A First-Tier High-Grade Golden Light Shield Talisman was completed!

“Good, good!”

Overjoyed, the Fourth Elder praised.

“Congratulations, husband!”

Lu Miaoyun congratulated, her yes sparkling.

“Hah!”

Relieved, he smiled at her and said, “Thank you for teaching me.”

“Don’t be modest. In crafting High-Grade, you were near success.”

Satisfied, she said.

Gently handling the talisman, she added, “Your energy control has some imprecision, affecting the flow.”

“But now, you’ve begun mastering it. Repeated practice will yield total control!”

Pointing out errors.

“Yes, grandmother.”

He nodded, intentional in his practice.

Making the talisman appear barely achieved.

He didn’t craft more.

Outwardly, he was newly at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining.

Crafting two was enough.

Just then,

the steward and Uncle Lu entered.

“Changsheng, the Head requests your presence at the family shrine.”

Uncle Lu hastily said.

“The family shrine? Very well.”

He knew it was about Lu Miaoyang.

It’s quicker than expected, sooner than anticipated.

But the Fourth Elder frowned, “Why at the shrine?”

While rules required handling,

it usually wasn’t addressed at the shrine.

“Sigh, Young Master Yang rushed to the shrine, holding his parents’ tablets, claiming Changsheng intended to kill him, demanding the Head handle it publicly.”

“Facing this, the Head was helpless and summoned Changsheng, suggesting you accompany him, Fourth Elder.”

Uncle Lu sighed deeply, clearly frustrated.

“Wow!”

Lu Changsheng was stunned.

Speechless with this new development.

Lu Miaoyang was indeed… unique.

To cling to his parents’ memory.

Explained his behavior within the family.

“Let’s go, Changsheng. Grandmother will accompany you.”

In that instant, the Fourth Elder shared the sentiment.

Finding it difficult to comprehend Lu Miaoyang’s actions.