Chapter 99: A Dog-like Thing!

Two days later.

Outside Qingzhu Mountain.

Lu Changsheng dismounted from the Iron Feather Eagle and quickly headed home.

“Changsheng brother.”

“Brother Changsheng.”

“Brother-in-law.”

Many Lu Family disciples greeted Lu Changsheng as they saw him on the road.

Even if he didn’t recognize them, Lu Changsheng returned their greetings with a smile.

“Lu Changsheng must have come back because of the matter with Lu Miaoyang.”

“It must be. Recently, the uproar from Miaoyang brother being bitten by Changsheng brother’s pet beast has everyone talking, naturally, it needs Changsheng brother to handle it.”

“I wonder how this matter will end.”

“I hope Lu Changsheng could teach Lu Miaoyang a lesson.”

“Me too. My father bought a shop from him three years ago, and now he’s regretting it and causing trouble. My dad even had to compensate him with Spirit Stones in the end.”

“Alas, there’s nothing to be done. Miaoyang brother lost his parents in the family battles, and the family feels indebted to him.”

“Brother-in-law Changsheng is a Talisman Master and also the grandson-in-law of the Fourth Elder. There’s no fear in opposing Lu Miaoyang.”

“Not necessarily, if Lu Miaoyang behaves shamelessly, what can Lu Changsheng do?”

“Lu Changsheng is too good-natured. He always appears amiable and courteous to everyone. He won’t offend anyone, so he’ll probably just try to settle this peacefully.”

“You could be right about that.”

The group of Lu Family disciples began to discuss Lu Changsheng’s situation as soon as he left.

Curious about how the matter between Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyang will be resolved.

Lu Changsheng was unaware and indifferent to the discussions as he hurried home.

“Husband.”

Miaoyun hurried over as soon as she heard Lu Changsheng had returned.

Her face showed signs of guilt and self-reproach.

In her view, as the main wife, she bears some responsibility for such a mishap at home.

After all, she usually manages the back courtyard of the house.

“Yun’r, what’s going on? You look so guilty.”

Lu Changsheng gently held Miaoyun’s hand and asked with a smile.

“I’m at home, yet such things happen.”

“It made you come back specifically.”

Miaoyun spoke with remorse.

“Why are you blaming yourself? It’s not your fault. Let me handle these matters.”

“You’ve had it tough these days.”

Lu Changsheng said softly, holding Miaoyun’s delicate face.

He couldn’t possibly blame Miaoyun for such a thing.

Say it was her fault for not watching the children.

To him, this whole thing was Lu Miaoyang provoking problems on purpose.

It had nothing to do with their family.

Besides, Lu Ping’an and the others are all grown up now.

Usually, they don’t need adults watching over them.

If they really needed supervision, there are too many kids to keep an eye on.

“Since I’m back, let’s just take this opportunity to see you and the kids.”

“Yun’r, you gave birth this time, and I wasn’t by your side, I should be the one feeling guilty.”

Instead of asking about Lu Miaoyang immediately, Lu Changsheng showed concern for his wife.

After all, his wife had just given birth to his child, and he hadn’t been there.

Now that he’s back, he should show some concern.

“Husband, you had your duties.”

Miaoyun felt deeply moved, her eyes full of tender love.

“Let’s go, we’ll talk about it later. Let’s see the child first.”

“Yun’r, is it a boy or a girl this time?”

Lu Changsheng stood up and asked.

“Husband, it’s a girl.”

Miaoyun replied with a happy smile.

“A girl is great! She’ll surely be as lovely as you, Yun’r.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, unconcerned about the child’s gender.

He didn’t mind much whether it was a boy or a girl.

Then he went with Miaoyun to see the new baby.

In the backyard, Lu Changsheng checked on the children of Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen.

Looking at the two newborns, he couldn’t tell which child had a spiritual root.

After all.

Knowing if a child has a spiritual root is all about the system’s reactions.

And the birthdates of the two children are quite close.

But after asking the specific birth times of both children, Lu Changsheng realized.

The child with a spiritual root was Qu Zhenzhen’s.

Miaoyun’s child didn’t have a spiritual root.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t bothered by this.

Regardless of which wife bore the child, he planned to treat them equally.

“Yun’r, did the Family Head mention how to handle the issue with Lu Miaoyang?”

After seeing the child and chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng asked Miaoyun about the situation.

Intending to resolve the purpose of his return.

“The Family Head hopes we can resolve it privately.”

“Otherwise, with the family rules, it will surely affect you.”

“But Miaoyang brother is making ridiculous demands, not wanting to negotiate. He demands compensation of 500 Spirit Stones and wants Xiao Hei given to him.”

Miaoyun pursed her lips and said indignantly.

Xiao Hei was the name Lu Changsheng casually gave the Nine Abyss Mastiff in the house.

Since tough names are easier to keep alive.

“Five hundred Spirit Stones and Xiao Hei as compensation? He’s bold to ask that.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but scoff.

It’s just a bite.

A Qi Refining stage cultivator’s life isn’t worth 500 Spirit Stones.

Outside, hiring desperadoes wouldn’t even cost 100 Spirit Stones to take his life.

Besides, if he thinks he can get the Nine Abyss Mastiff, he’s dreaming.

With such an attitude, Lu Changsheng had no intention to negotiate.

“Grandmother thinks Miaoyang brother is going too far.”

“So she told me to tell you that if Miaoyang brother wants to reconcile, good.”

“If not, you needn’t bother with him; let the Family Head handle it by family rules.”

Miaoyun spoke so.

Though Lu Miaoyang was her cousin.

He’s from a different branch, and they’re not close.

Moreover, Lu Miaoyang’s usual actions don’t endear him to others, and Miaoyun has little fondness for him.

Lu Changsheng felt warmth hearing this.

Knowing that Miaoyun and the Fourth Elder had been worried about this matter.

“If dealt with by family rules, what usually happens?”

He asked.

“Such matters rarely happen within the family.”

“Generally, disputes are just verbal and rarely escalate to violence and serious injury.”

“So this situation is quite serious, not only leading to Spirit Stone penalties, but also hard labor.”

“But Grandmother said, being a Talisman Master, the family won’t let you do hard labor.”

“Even under family rules, it will only incur more Spirit Stone penalties with minor punishment.”

Miaoyun explained after a bit of thought.

She hadn’t been idle while at home these days.

Also approached Lu Miaoyang, offering Spirit Stones hoping for reconciliation.

But the other party was unreasonable, demanding compensation of the Nine Abyss Mastiff.

Naturally, Miaoyun couldn’t agree to such absurd demands.

Not to mention that it was Lu Changsheng’s pet beast.

Seeing the power of the Nine Abyss Mastiff, it’s impossible to do so.

“Alright, I understand.”

“I’ll go see Lu Miaoyang and see if he wants to reconcile.”

Lu Changsheng, upon hearing this, had a basic understanding.

It would be best if they could reconcile.

If not, they’ll handle it by family rules.

Even if handled by family rules, their side would suffer some losses.

Since Lu Yuanshan Ding and the Fourth Elder hoped to reconcile first, it wouldn’t hurt to go through the motions.

“Husband, I’ll accompany you.”

Miaoyun immediately said.

“No need, I can handle this alone.”

Lu Changsheng waved it off and asked, “Where does Lu Miaoyang live?”

Miaoyun told him Lu Miaoyang’s residence location without insisting.

Just as Lu Changsheng was about to leave.

Lu Lanshu arrived with Lu Ping’an, Lu Wuyu, and a few young ones to meet Lu Changsheng.

This issue involves the kids.

It escalated to the point where Lu Changsheng, the head of the family, had to return.

Naturally, Lu Lanshu wanted the children to meet Lu Changsheng.

At this time, the kids refrained from meeting Lu Changsheng’s eyes, lowering their heads, knowing they had caused trouble.

“Why are you like this? It’s not your fault.”

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng smiled warmly.

He crouched, gently rubbing the children’s heads, speaking softly.

In his eyes, the kids weren’t to blame for this.

He couldn’t possibly scold them.

Seeing the way the kids looked, Lu Changsheng guessed Lu Lanshu had already scolded them.

“Dad, you’re not mad at us?”

Lu Ping’an asked, looking up at Lu Changsheng.

The other kids also looked at Lu Changsheng.

“Why would I be mad at you?”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

“We caused trouble for you, Dad.”

Lu Ping’an said.

“Did you cause this trouble intentionally?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“No! That bad guy tried to steal Xiao Hei.”

“And he cursed at us.”

At this, Lu Xile spoke up angrily.

“There you go, he tried taking Xiao Hei and cursed, he’s in the wrong.”

“Dad always teaches you not to cause trouble.”

“But it doesn’t mean we should be fearful. If trouble comes, let Dad handle it.”

Lu Changsheng spoke in a warm tone.

He realized he hadn’t taught them well in this regard.

Thinking the kids should live a stable life in the secular world.

He often instilled the idea of avoiding trouble.

And the kids are mostly with their mothers.

Miaoyun is fine.

But Lanshu and other women are from secular backgrounds.

Even after coming to Qingzhu Mountain, there’s a sense of restraint.

Even with Lu Changsheng’s elevated status, they still feel inferior.

So they always teach the kids not to cause trouble.

“If the Lu Family Ancestor has ten years left, the family might face chaos in five or six years.”

“If I need to run, I must ensure my wives and children are settled.”

“The kids are almost at an age where they can be sent to the secular world for education.”

“Otherwise, education will be an issue.”

Lu Changsheng reflected.

He had always been aware of the education issue.

He realized letting the mothers handle them could lead to problems.

There must be a structured education system.

Living in Jiulong Market, he’s constantly busy.

And with so many kids, he lacks time for their education.

Plus, there’s no guarantee he’d teach correctly.

His ideas are influenced by his previous life.

Years living in this world fused with its values of survival of the fittest.

Not necessarily the best approach for teaching his kids.

Lu Changsheng planned to establish an education system in the secular world.

“Dad, I understand now!”

Lu Ping’an nodded firmly.

“Thanks, Dad.”

“Dad’s the best.”

Lu Wuyou and Lu Xile smiled happily, kissing Lu Changsheng.

“Haha, who else would I be nice to if not you?”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

These kids were born out of personal motives.

But now they’re part of his motivations.

“Were any of you hurt?”

Lu Changsheng remembered Miaoyun’s letter mentioning Miaoyang angered and tried to hurt the kids, which led the Nine Abyss Mastiff to intervene.

“He cursed, Ping’an brother spoke up, and he tried to lift Ping’an brother, then Xiao Hei bit him!”

Lu Xile immediately explained.

“Ping’an, did he hurt you?”

Lu Changsheng asked, squinting gently.

He initially thought he’d reconcile for the family’s sake.

But learning about Miaoyang’s actions, he changed his mind.

This incident wasn’t their fault.

Miaoyang caused trouble.

Causing trouble and bullying his children, expecting him to apologize, isn’t justified.

“Dad, I’m fine.”

Lu Ping’an scratched his head, grinning.

“Good.”

“If anything happens in the future, just tell Dad.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.

If they’d been harmed, the situation would be different.

“Mm-hmm.”

“I understand, Dad.”

The kids smiled.

After reassuring the kids, telling them to play, Lu Changsheng told his wives he was going to find Lu Miaoyang.

A quarter of an hour later.

Lu Changsheng arrived at a manor.

“I’m Lu Changsheng, here to see Lu Miaoyang.”

Lu Changsheng knocked, addressing the butler.

“Ah, it’s Changsheng Young Master, please come in.”

People in Qingzhu Valley were few, naturally, the butler knew Lu Changsheng and invited him in.

Brought to the hall and served tea, the butler spoke politely: “Please wait a moment, Young Master Changsheng, while I fetch Young Master Yang.”

“Thanks.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

In a courtyard of the manor.

A young man covered in bandages lay in a chair.

Beside him, a beautiful woman was gently feeding him fruits.

“Young Master Yang, Lu Changsheng is here to see you.”

The butler announced as he entered the courtyard.

“Oh?”

Lying on the chair, Lu Miaoyang responded flatly: “Alright, bring him over.”

“Young Master Yang, isn’t this inappropriate?”

The butler asked.

Bringing a guest into the courtyard wasn’t hospitality.

“Are you teaching me?”

Lu Miaoyang’s tone turned cold.

“Understood.”

The butler sighed, knowing the young master’s temper.

The butler returned to the hall.

“Young Master Changsheng, Young Master Yang is injured and unable to move freely. Please meet in the courtyard.”

The butler spoke politely, bowing slightly.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled.

“Please, this way.”

The butler maintained his courtesy.

With the butler guiding, Lu Changsheng arrived at a pavilion overlooking a small courtyard with swaying bamboos.

Entering, he saw a young man lounging in a chair being fed spiritual fruits.

Though he’d never met him, Lu Changsheng knew this must be Lu Miaoyang.

“Young Master Yang, Young Master Changsheng is here.”

The butler bowed.

“Mm.”

Lu Miaoyang responded softly.

Sitting up slightly, he looked at Lu Changsheng with a smirk: “Lu Changsheng, I’m happy you came.”

“The family has made their stance clear. I won’t argue. Your dog bit me, and you must hand it over for disposal and compensate 500 Spirit Stones, or this won’t end well!”

Lu Miaoyang spoke arrogantly.

Lu Changsheng frowned and asked, “Are you mentally ill?”

He hadn’t planned to reconcile.

Just wanted to see the attitude of the other party.

Seeing his high and mighty attitude, Lu Changsheng thought of teaching him a lesson.

The Nine Abyss Mastiff’s bite was already a matter for the family rules.

If so, another beating wouldn’t matter.

Lu Miaoyang was stunned, his expression darkening: “Lu Changsheng, what do you mean?”

“I’m asking if you’re mentally ill.”

“And when did I say I was here to apologize?”

Lu Changsheng stepped forward, speaking indifferently.

Lu Miaoyang’s eyes widened, his face red with anger.

He didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to speak to him like this.

He slammed the armrest and stood up in fury: “Lu Changsheng, how dare you speak to me like that?”

“You’re just a son-in-law of the Lu Family. If not for us, who knows where you’d be!”

“Do you think marrying into our family makes you a phoenix? How dare you?”

Before finishing, Lu Changsheng was before him.

Without giving him time to react, he grabbed Lu Miaoyang by the throat, lifting him.

Then raised his right hand and delivered a resounding slap.

“Talking to you like this? Who do you think you are?”

“You’re like a dog, not only do I dare speak, but I’ll hit you!”

“Bullying my child and daring to be arrogant, demanding an apology—who do you think I am?”

With those words, Lu Changsheng slapped without restraint.

He didn’t train the Hundred Refined Body Technique for nothing.

Each slap resounded, leaving Lu Miaoyang seeing stars, groaning.

His face visibly blackened and swollen, blood spilling from his lips.

“This… this…”

The butler and beautiful woman froze in shock.

They didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to strike their young master immediately.

“Young Master Changsheng, please stop! ”

The butler shouted, rushing to intervene.

Lu Changsheng snorted, pausing to throw Lu Miaoyang aside.

“Thud!”

Lu Miaoyang hit the ground with a grunt, his face swollen, blood and teeth spilling.

“At your age, you bully children. You’re shameless!”

“Since no one taught you, I will!”

Lu Changsheng looked down coldly at the fallen Lu Miaoyang, scolding.

Lu Miaoyang was dazed from the beating.

He couldn’t believe Lu Changsheng didn’t give face and dared to hit him.

If not for the pain, he thought he was dreaming.

Humiliation, anger, and regret surged in him, making him tremble.

With reddened eyes, he shouted, “Lu Changsheng, you dare… I’ll kill you!”

With those words, a golden flying sword appeared, launching toward Lu Changsheng.

“Young Master Yang, no!”

Alarmed, the butler shouted as he activated a water shield spell to block the sword.

But his Qi Refining level was only the fourth layer.

The spell couldn’t stop the sword’s sharpness, breaking instantly.

“Clang!”

Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng drew the Qingyan Sword, clashing with the golden sword, sparks flying.

“Kill me?”

“My flying sword is sharp too!”

Lu Changsheng wielded his sword skillfully, hiding his true level.

He took out a stack of talismans, glaring coldly at Lu Miaoyang.

“Young Master Changsheng, calm down, please calm down!”

The butler pleaded, fearing further violence.

Lu Miaoyang was already injured.

With all those talismans, Lu Changsheng would overpower him.

Given the immediate slap, Lu Changsheng wasn’t all patience.

Coming not for reconciliation but to settle a score.

If they fought hard, someone could die.

Once physical, consequences would be serious.

The butler couldn’t bear responsibility.

Seeing the stack of talismans, fear and hatred filled Lu Miaoyang’s eyes.

But his face ached.

The humiliation burned.

His mind seethed with anger and shame.

As a direct Lu member, he was usually pampered.

Even losing his parents, their influence remained.

Being insulted and slapped like a dog by a farming background son-in-law was unbearable.

Such stories would ruin his reputation, making him a joke.

“Lu Changsheng, try killing me!”

With reddened eyes, Lu Miaoyang shouted.

“Whoosh!”

A slicing sound cut the air.

The Qingyan Sword flashed, cutting towards Lu Miaoyang.

Landing on his neck, drawing a blood line.