However, in truth, they didn’t need to answer. Just by looking at their fierce or contemplative eyes, Lu Yu could tell. They must be thinking of eradicating these hidden dangers! 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

So, Lu Yu turned back and looked at an Elder.

Suddenly, with a BOOM, as if someone had launched a surprise attack, everyone instantly went on guard. Only then did they discover that a large screen had been added to the scene.

On the screen, the relentless efforts of Lu Yu and several Elders over the past few days were being displayed.

One move, two moves, three moves...

Almost every move was lethal to the Lu Family!

Indeed, even without mastering the moves themselves, merely grasping the conceptual understanding behind them would undoubtedly lead to the Lu Family’s defeat.

Actually, Wang Zhan was unaware of this situation and harbored no killing intent; otherwise, his battle with Lu Pan would likely have been even simpler.

So, when the demonstration concluded, Lu Yu reminded everyone, "We can never escape such a predicament. As our ancestors once said, as long as the Lu Family exists in this world, we will inevitably face all kinds of challenges!

So, put away those despicable thoughts and useless notions of yours! Since the weaknesses have appeared, I have only one thing to say to you: if we cannot escape, then let us follow the ancestral teachings and face them head-on! We don’t need to be invincible, but we must never stop advancing..."

「That day.」

An elite team, led by a Martial King, swiftly departed from Jing State, hardly pausing for rest.

Among them, Lu Jade of the Lu Family, though just a child, was also brought along.

He had grasped that conceptual understanding and could feel it. So, naturally, he would either seize this chance to rise or fade into obscurity.

Thus, he came.

Their mission was to find Lu Pan and uncover the truth behind the suppression of the Lu Family’s close-combat martial arts.

After all, the Lu Family wasn’t simply afraid of these thirty-odd moves before them.

Instead, they feared they had been specifically targeted, to the extent that no matter how hard they tried to catch up, their weaknesses would only become more pronounced and rampant. The Lu Family needed time, and they needed guidance...

But if the Lu Family was acting for its own interests rather than to get involved in Wang Zhan’s affairs, then Wang Zhan’s fake medicine trade, hidden beneath this bloody massacre, and the slight ripples it caused, had clearly attracted the attention of other factions.

Naturally, the original organization, which had long ago established a stronghold in Quan State City, also had its attention drawn and set its sights on Quan State City.

Thus, a secretive command directly bypassed the current person in charge of the original organization—a woman so alluring she could keep a man in bed indefinitely—and was transmitted directly into a secret base.

In the darkness, a pair of green, glowing eyes suddenly opened, heeding the command conveyed from behind.

It was the voice of a man, hoarse and with a volatile tone.

"...Go to Quan State City and find my son, Snakehead! The people I sent before aren’t dead, but I’ve lost contact with them. I suspect someone has already targeted our stronghold in Quan State... So, Yuan Twenty-three, find him for me. Find those who are currently spying on us! Tell them for me, wherever my original organization operates, they’d better not go snooping around..."

As for whether personal interests were at play, that was clearly not within the considerations of the important figure who had suddenly become enraged and highly alert.

So, in but a moment, a chilling, eerie laughter immediately rang out, and some ripples stirred from the depths of the deathly silence.

Not until a figure, its body covered in all sorts of strange tissues, emerged from within and vanished from this base did the darkness here return to its initial tranquility!

"Yes, my... father!"

The wind was still blowing, and the waves were growing ever larger...

「Meanwhile, still in Jing State.」

Inside the Federation Martial Arts Academy, Yu Lan was still dealing with matters concerning the "barter" system; the Sun had already set.

Just then, a video call came through directly.

After connecting, Qin Ying appeared on the screen, dressed in a light blue, somewhat translucent outfit, holding a little wolf cub. She chuckled softly at Yu Lan, "Why are you busy so late?"

Yu Lan rolled her eyes and checked the time. "The one who ditches friends for a man finally remembered me. Your man has been missing for almost two days now; I figured it was about time you called. So, tell me, what do I need to do next? How do I help him clean up his mess? I don’t mind. Sigh, it’s a life of toil; dirty work, tiring work, it’s all work..."

Who is Yu Lan? Is any woman who came out of the Federation’s Secretary Office simple? No!

So, it was quite simple for her to guess some of Qin Ying’s intentions.

But Qin Ying didn’t mind. Instead, she playfully brought her face close to the little wolf cub’s mouth, letting the little wolf cub YIP softly.

Then she said, "Don’t worry, it’s not too much trouble. Just pass a message to Su Tao that she can make her move. Oh, right, also tell that woman downstairs who teaches aerobics: Wang Zhan came back this time for the forces he can rally. So, if she still wants to side with that Li fellow, she’d better stay far away."

Yu Lan looked at her best friend, bewildered.

She could understand Su Tao. That woman wasn’t as simple as she appeared on the surface; there were hidden depths to her.

So, it wasn’t too hard to understand why Wang Zhan would target her.

But... The woman teaching aerobics downstairs? Where did she suddenly pop out from, and why would Wang Zhan get involved with her?

So, Yu Lan immediately said in a low voice, "Ying Ying, do you know who that woman is?"

Based on a woman’s intuition, Yu Lan felt that Wang Zhan might be hiding quite a few things.

However, Qin Ying shook her head. She tenderly teased the little wolf cub in her arms, her eyes so large and innocent they made one reluctant to deceive her, before she replied strangely, "Why should I know?"

Yu Lan’s expression darkened further. "He only came back a few days ago and already got involved with such a woman! Aren’t you worried at all?"

Qin Ying giggled, "What am I afraid of? If he wants to, then let him; I can’t stop him. Besides, even if that woman gets into his bed, so what? Hmph, if I find out, we’ll see if he has enough ’bullets’..."

Speaking of this, Qin Ying blushed a little but maintained her confident air.

Then she whispered, "But actually, it’s quite good. Wang Zhan has grown up now. He’s not as quick as he used to be, and I think I might not be able to handle him..."

Yu Lan smacked her forehead and said dismissively, "Get lost! You just came over to rub your relationship in my face..."

This woman is becoming increasingly shameless! Are these boudoir matters things that can be casually discussed? And I, Yu Lan, have grown up this much and am still a virgin to this day, alright?!

But unexpectedly, Qin Ying directly raised an eyebrow, saying, "TEE HEE HEE, if you like him, I can share a little! After all, good things shouldn’t go to outsiders; he’s really amazing. But, as I said, just a little bit is fine. When we’re in bed, I go first, you can’t fight me for it..."

"Get lost, you shameless, despicable woman..."

However, even if Qin Ying was shameless, as her best friend, Yu Lan was already used to it. The pressing concern now was: The woman teaching aerobics downstairs, just who is she?

Lost in thought, Yu Lan lost all interest in her work, got up, and slowly walked to the aerobics classroom downstairs.

Inside, there was indeed a serene woman with an ample bosom and an elegant figure. Her every frown and smile exuded an intellectual charm as she diligently taught her students.

And those students, apart from a few male students whose eyes clearly held a hint of lechery, the vast majority were women with graceful figures.

Seeing this, Yu Lan knew. My guess must be right! She was so irritated her teeth itched.

That bastard Wang Zhan... Are women who save the Federation some fabric not worthy of his affection? Really! We’re all women, aren’t we? Why does he only like those who are a few pounds heavier?

So, when the woman finished her class, Yu Lan immediately stood before her without any hesitation, like a proud peacock, looking down at her.

It made the students’ faces fill with surprise and uncertainty, wondering if they were about to witness a good show!

After all, their mentor’s figure is truly captivating. There must be... quite a few despicable people who like her...

However, unfortunately, events did not unfold as they had anticipated.

Because Yu Lan, who was just a little bit taller than their mentor, didn’t make a scene, but merely looked down at the woman indifferently and transmitted a message to her with her voice: "Wang Zhan asked me to tell you, he came back this time to retrieve what’s his. If you’re still with that Li fellow, you’d better get the hell away..."

Afterward, Yu Lan left, muttering curses, her voice fading in and out. "She already has a man, yet she’s still pestering a kid who’s just come of age! Shameless!"

The students were all dumbfounded.

Damn! Our mentor seems so normal! Is it trendy to play for such high stakes these days?

Of course, some students were concerned about the woman and quickly went forward to comfort her. "Mentor, are you alright?..."

"Do you need our help? Although we’re just students, our families still have some influence..."

Unexpectedly, the woman just shook her head, still looking at them with an unperturbed expression, as if what just happened hadn’t occurred at all. She just smiled faintly, saying, "It’s not what you think, just a small misunderstanding. Mm, go on back. We’ll continue tomorrow..."

However, only the woman herself knew. As she gazed at the dormitory building where Wang Zhan’s mother lived, the light in her eyes was so bright, yet so filled with hesitation.

He... when did he discover my identity?

I had almost forgotten my own original name.

But unexpectedly, Wang Zhan had directly revealed it today, causing her to recall it once more.