Apocalypse Circular-Chapter 533 - 531 Bai Family

Indeed, the more you know, the more you should be afraid. Despite her young age, Bai Yueguang understood everything and did not fear. She chose to face it, just like her family. This was both courage and the pride of being a member of the Bai Family.

On the way, she still talked a great deal with Lu Luo, becoming rather talkative. Lu Luo knew this was a young person's longing for communication. She yearned to communicate with others but lacked such opportunities within her family. That's why she talked so much when she encountered Lu Luo, someone who could understand her and engage in serious conversation.

As they reached the final house, Bai Yueguang suddenly said, "That Bai Yuetong, she's really lucky."

"Oh, why do you say that?"

"She has a man like you and doesn't have to bear the Bai Family's curse. Isn't that luck good enough?"

Bai Yueguang's remark took Lu Luo by surprise. Was Bai Yuetong's fate considered good? It didn't seem very good, but it certainly wasn't bad. At least compared to the other members of the Bai Family, she was much better off.

"To be fair, you're right. Meeting a man like me is her great fortune, accumulated over eight lifetimes."

"You're really full of yourself!"

The two stepped through the gate, one after the other.

As soon as they entered, Lu Luo felt several gazes shift towards him. These people all had white hair. They were all members of the Bai Family! However, there were also some with black hair. They were probably relatives by marriage of the Bai Family.

Without exception, while these people brimmed with vitality, their faces were filled with a deathly stillness. The feeling they exuded was like that of death-sworn soldiers. Perhaps they had already made their final preparations. Even if the Imperial Family, and indeed the entire empire, targeted them, the Bai Family had no intention of compromising. When it came to the final step, they would likely fight the Imperial Family to the death. Thus, these people were all secretly accumulating power, resolved to die. They were always ready to deliver the final blow to the empire.

What a terrifying family! Lu Luo thought. Such power and cohesion were not something an ordinary family could hope to challenge.

Previously, Lu Luo had assumed the Bai Family's decline was like that of an ordinary family, with dwindling numbers. But after coming inside, he realized the actual situation was vastly different from what he had imagined.

Firstly, the Bai Family's power hadn't diminished excessively despite the Imperial Family's suppression. The few people Lu Luo had just seen were all top-tier Sixth Tier experts. What restricted their breakthrough to the Seventh Tier was perhaps only age and resources, and of course, the most crucial element—talent.

Apart from these individuals, Lu Luo also sensed several other hidden powers within the villa. Without exception, these forces were all very strong. Their strength was palpable and undisguised. Perhaps it was also due to the protection of the formation, allowing them to cultivate their powers here without restraint.

"Your family's strength is truly terrifying; you actually have four Seventh Tier experts."

"You can actually sense them? Your own strength isn't bad!" Bai Yueguang's eyes flickered. It was clear she had a good understanding of assessing strength. Although she herself lacked strength, her yearning for it had led her to read many books about the ranking of Transcendents over the years. In fact, to a certain extent, Bai Yueguang understood Transcendents better than many Transcendents themselves.

"Yes, I suppose I'm just average. Average talent, and likewise, an average Seventh Tier." Lu Luo began his humblebrag, but Bai Yueguang merely curled her lip.

"Oh, so you're that outstanding, are you?"

After a few more steps, just as she was about to lead Lu Luo to the second floor, they were stopped.

"Hold on a second."

"Third Uncle, what is it?" Bai Yueguang blinked, putting on an innocent, well-behaved expression. Her demeanor was a stark contrast to how she acted in front of Lu Luo.

Seeing this, Lu Luo could only think that bratty kids who could feign innocence were truly terrifying! However, Bai Yueguang seemed to have outgrown the "bratty kid" stage.

"This person's background is unclear. Are you sure you want to take him upstairs?"

"Third Uncle, this is someone the Old Man wants. Are you really going to interfere?" Although Bai Yueguang addressed him as Third Uncle, her attitude shifted sharply the moment she heard he intended to stop Lu Luo. The earlier respect vanished, replaced by an assertive edge.

The man known as Third Uncle hesitated at the mention of "the Old Man." However, his suspicion of Lu Luo still won out.

"You're well aware of the Bai Family's current situation. You've read so many books; surely you understand the danger of spies? For someone to come to our Bai Family at a time like this is highly suspicious." Her Third Uncle spoke as if stating facts, and even Lu Luo had to admit there was a twisted logic to his words.

Bai Yueguang wanted to say more, but Lu Luo knew it was time for him to demonstrate some capability. The Old Man upstairs hadn't stopped this Third Uncle, which might indicate a desire to test him. Otherwise, with the Seventh Tier experts in this villa, not to mention the War God whose location was unknown, he would have been discovered long ago.

"Third Uncle, what do you need me to demonstrate for you to let me pass? Declare my innocence? Reveal my identity? Or display my strength?" Lu Luo's words were rather blunt, tinged with youthful impatience, which somewhat surprised her Third Uncle.

If Lu Luo were a spy, this attitude wouldn't be very fitting. But it could also be that Lu Luo was being deliberately provocative, using reverse psychology to try something audacious. However, such tricks... might work elsewhere. But this was the Bai Family! Setting aside everything else, there were four Seventh Tier experts here, and even an Eighth Order War God. Once exposed to everyone's gaze, could he really pull off a trick? Was it possible?

"Young man, quite confident, aren't you?"

"Yeah, I'm just an ordinary but confident man."

"Ordinary but confident man?"

"An ordinary yet confident man. Is there anything wrong with that?"

Her Third Uncle frowned; this young man was too arrogant. "It's fine to be ordinary and confident, but as an elder, I feel I should offer some advice. Don't be so arrogant, young man, or you'll suffer for it later."

"Tch, if you're not arrogant, can you even be called young? If everyone were like certain old fogeys, what interest would the world hold? To be young is to fight with all your might!"

Lu Luo's mouth twitched slightly, but the small movement went unnoticed by the Third Uncle.

"Arrogance always comes at a price!" As he spoke, the Third Uncle, a top-tier Sixth Tier expert, prepared to pat Lu Luo on the shoulder. He felt it necessary to teach Lu Luo a lesson. Lu Luo looked very young, and the Third Uncle hadn't been able to discern his true strength. Surely, the young man possessed some method of concealment. But no matter; at his age, reaching the peak of the Fifth Tier would be the limit. The Third Uncle was confident he could easily suppress him.

With this thought, the Third Uncle made his move on Lu Luo, but reality often diverges from expectations. The moment his fingers touched Lu Luo's shoulder, an intense, stabbing pain made him roar involuntarily, "ARGH! What did you do?"

"My dear Third Uncle, you were the one who touched me. Why are you asking what I did? One must be reasonable. If one lacks reason and still argues illogically, they're bound to be taught a lesson by others." Lu Luo took a step forward, and due to the difference in height, he now looked down on the other man.

For the first time, the Third Uncle felt an oppressive aura emanating from Lu Luo. At that moment, he also understood one thing: Lu Luo was stronger than him, significantly stronger!

"You!"

"Don't point. Be careful, or some brash young person might break that finger of yours."

Warned by Lu Luo, the Third Uncle immediately withdrew his finger. Regardless, Lu Luo's assertiveness had instilled fear in him!

That "brash young person" he mentioned... was he referring to himself? This kid was too arrogant!

Seeing that the Third Uncle no longer intended to block his path, Lu Luo nodded slightly. "If Third Uncle isn't going to stop me, I'll be on my way. Third Uncle, goodbye!" Lu Luo waved at the Third Uncle provocatively, his demeanor perfectly embodying an arrogant young man.

However, this behavior was, in fact, intentional on Lu Luo's part. He needed to project a certain attitude to dispel suspicion. Having experienced much, he had long mastered the art of tailoring his words to his audience.

As they went upstairs, Bai Yueguang surreptitiously gave him a thumbs-up. "That was pretty cool just now!"

The unexpected praise made Lu Luo want to smile. "I did just bully your relative. Aren't you angry?"

"What's there to be angry about? In the previous generation, Third Uncle is the weakest. Not only is he weak, but he's also a sore loser. There are several in the younger generation he can't even beat. When he can't win, he resorts to shameless tactics; pulling rank and acting the elder is his signature move."

Watching Bai Yueguang complain about her own relative, Lu Luo even saw a trace of Bai Yuetong in her. These similar mannerisms... made him feel that the Bai Family shouldn't just perish like this. He might be able to save the Bai Family! It was a wildly arrogant thought, but also a deeply held conviction. Perhaps the idea was terrible, not aligned with his interests, but he still wanted to do it. Because he felt the Bai Family wasn't bad, and Bai Yuetong... deserved to have a family! A maternal home!

"What's wrong?" Bai Yueguang suddenly asked, looking at Lu Luo.

"Nothing. I just feel your family is actually quite nice."

"Really?"

"Of course. This place... it should be worth preserving, right?"

"Tch, your words don't mean anything. Do you think you're the Emperor or something!"

"The Emperor, hm... Heh." Lu Luo didn't elaborate, continuing upstairs with Bai Yueguang.

The villa had four floors, and they ascended to the very top. The rooftop of the fourth floor was surprisingly a lawn, complete with a small golf course. However, judging from the dust on the equipment, it seemed to have been abandoned for a long time.

"Let's go, he's inside."

"Alright!" Lu Luo grew slightly nervous. The War God! This was a peak human expert. I wonder if someone like that possesses the ability to confront an Angel Envoy directly! After all, the Angel Envoys were so powerful that even the current Lu Luo felt utterly helpless against them. Perhaps only when he truly reached the Eighth Order would he have a chance to face an Angel Envoy directly!

"Oh! You've arrived!"

Lu Luo followed the voice and saw a slightly stooped old man standing at the far end of the rooftop. Many flowers and potted plants were arranged there, and the old man was currently trimming one of his bonsai.

Do all people develop a fondness for flowers and plants as they age? Even an Eighth Order Transcendent is no exception? That's a bit much! Lu Luo mused inwardly, already bowing to the old man. "Senior, greetings!"

"Hello there, traveler from the Doomsday Halo."

Lu Luo's pupils constricted. He... he actually knew his origin! As for the Doomsday Halo, no one in the Imperial Capital, at least, knew about it.

"Doomsday Halo? What's that? Old Man, you're spouting incomprehensible nonsense again!" Bai Yueguang, standing beside them, was intrigued by the old man's words. She looked from the old man to Lu Luo, her curiosity clearly piqued by the term "Doomsday Halo."

Lu Luo frowned slightly. Should this really be discussed here? Honestly, he found it somewhat hard to accept. But if he didn't speak, how could their conversation proceed?

"Tell her. After all, even if you don't, once Little Bai returns, we'll know everything."

"Little Bai..." Lu Luo frowned again. Did this old man before him truly know everything? And who was this Little Bai he spoke of?

"The Little Bai you speak of, Senior?"

"Bai Qingshuang. You were meant to come in her stead, weren't you?"

Lu Luo hesitated for a moment, then nodded and shook his head. "Yes, and no."

"What's the matter?" The old man seemed to sense something was amiss, and his expression soured.

"She couldn't make it."

The moment Lu Luo uttered these words, he distinctly felt the surrounding air tremble. The flowers and plants the old man had been meticulously tending instantly withered. An aura of death permeated every corner of the rooftop. Only Bai Yueguang remained unaffected. As for Lu Luo, he was subjected to unprecedented pressure!

Yes, this was the feeling—power comparable to an Angel Envoy! This was the kind of strength a top-tier human should possess! This power could indeed contend with an Angel Envoy!

Under the old man's pressure, Lu Luo was drenched in sweat, yet his body remained ramrod straight, showing no sign of wavering.

"Never mind, this matter..." The old man trailed off, then changed the subject. "What happened to her? Is she dead?"

The pressure around Lu Luo dissipated, and he let out a slight sigh of relief. "I don't know her current state... whether to consider her dead or missing..."

The old man seemed lost in reminiscence, recalling things he had long forgotten. After a while, he spoke again, "Did she ask you to bring anything?"

"Yes." Lu Luo nodded, taking out the Imperial Honor Medal. "Lady Bai Qingshuang asked me to bring this. She had said that when the Bai Family saw this, they would understand everything."

"This... she used to be quite fond of playing with it." The old man's eyes were filled with reminiscence and a hint of sorrowful longing.

Lu Luo knew that if he weren't a complete fool, he wouldn't disturb an old man lost in memories at this moment. Especially since this old man had just demonstrated his power. To disturb him now would be no different from courting death.

After a while, the old man suddenly turned his head to look at Lu Luo. "Your name is Lu Luo, right?"