On the other side, the Lu Family's Patriarch immediately gathered a few of his most trusted Elders.
These Elders included the Great Elder, the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and the Fourth Elder.
"Patriarch, could it be that something happened?" Seeing that only the Lu Family's Patriarch returned alone, the few Elders who were gathered asked with a worried expression.
"There was an ambush in the medicine store. Fortunately, I didn't go in with the two Elders. Otherwise, I would have been captured by them!" The Lu Family's Patriarch said with an ugly expression.
"There was actually an ambush!" Hearing his words, the others were naturally shocked.
"In my opinion, there must be a traitor among us Elders. Otherwise, no one would know that the three of us went to investigate the medicine store!" The Lu Family's Patriarch said with an ugly expression.
"Yes, I think so too." The Great Elder nodded in agreement. The others also nodded.
"I wonder who do you think is the traitor?" The Lu Family's Patriarch looked at the few people in front of him and asked.
"This …"
After pondering for a moment, no one could name a suspect. Some of them naturally had a suspect, but the problem was that they didn't have any evidence. How could they dare to casually voice out their suspicions?
Seeing that no one could say anything, the Lu Family's Patriarch could only put this matter aside for now.
"What do you think we should do next?" The Lu Family's Patriarch asked.
"I suggest that we directly attack the medicine store and get the two Elders back. We can say that they walked in unintentionally and didn't have any ulterior motives!" The Second Elder said immediately.
"Second Elder, how can we get them back so easily? If we really go like this, we can only start a war with the Guo Family." The Great Elder frowned.
"That's right. If we go like this, we will only start a war. The Guo Family won't let us take them back." Another person nodded in agreement.
"If we really start a war, we won't be able to gain the upper hand with the loss of two Elders." The Third Elder said at this moment.
The Lu Family and the Guo Family's strength was originally on par.
"Could it be that we can only suffer in silence?" An Elder said unwillingly.
"There's nothing we can do about it. Who told those two elders to have their weaknesses seized by others?" Great Elder said with a frown.
"If this goes on, the Guo Family's Spirit Calming Pills will only get better and better. Won't our Lu Family be unable to fight back in the future?" Third Elder said.
Hearing him say this, the others became silent, because what he said was the truth.
"How about this, we join hands with the Shi Family and directly go to the Guo Family to ask for the person. We can also put pressure on the Guo Family and reap some benefits from the Spirit Calming Pill business!" The Second Elder suddenly said.
"This is a good idea, but the Shi Family seems to be very close to the Guo Family. How are we going to convince them to ally with us?" An Elder asked doubtfully.
Hearing this, the Second Elder couldn't help but smile and immediately said, "Don't worry, the spy I planted in the Shi Family found out that the Shi Family did not ally with the Guo Family. Moreover, Guo Shan recently passed the position of Family Head to Guo Haiyun and didn't even tell the Shi Family. Therefore, the Shi Family Head is still unhappy because of this matter!"
Hearing Second Elder's words, the Lu Family Head's eyes couldn't help but brighten up. He immediately said, "Then let's do as Second Elder said. We'll talk to the Shi Family and see if they are willing to ally with us!"
"Patriarch, leave this matter to me!" The Great Elder immediately said.
"Alright, I'll leave this matter to you, Great Elder!" Lu Family Head immediately said.
"Yes!" Great Elder replied.
However, it was currently the middle of the night and he naturally couldn't look for the Shi Family now. He could only wait until daybreak.
After talking for a while, the Lu Family Head dismissed the crowd.
In the morning, Great Elder personally led a group of people to the Shi Family and returned after an hour.
Once he returned, the Lu Family Head asked impatiently, "Great Elder, how was it? What did the Shi Family Head say?"
"The Shi Family Head said that he is willing to meet and discuss this matter with Family Head." Great Elder said.
"That's great!" Lu Family Head was naturally elated.
However, Great Elder changed the topic and said, "However, the Shi Family Head begged Family Head to meet him at the Shi Family."
"To the Shi Family?" Lu Family Head couldn't help but frown.
If the Shi Family Head had an ambush, wouldn't he be in trouble?
"At that time, I naturally felt that this wasn't good, so I wanted to ask the Shi Family Head to change the location. However, the Shi Family Head insisted on meeting at his place. If Family Head doesn't go, then this matter will fall through." Great Elder said.
After thinking about it, Lu Family Head said fiercely, "Alright then, then we'll meet at the Shi Family. This way, it shows that I'm sincere … At most, we'll bring a few more people!"
"Family Head, this is very dangerous!" At this moment, Third Elder who was beside Lu Family Head hurriedly said.
"It's very dangerous, but I don't think the Shi Family will do anything!" Lu Family Head said.
Hearing Lu Family Head's words, Great Elder and Third Elder didn't say anything else.
"En … Did he say when can we meet?" Lu Family Head asked.
"He said that Family Head can go at any time. He will be in Dingxi City these few days." Great Elder said.
"Alright then, let's go now!" Lu Family Head immediately said.
He knew that this matter couldn't be delayed any longer.
Immediately, he found a few more elders and the group headed to the Shi Family.
Not long after, they arrived at the Shi Family's courtyard.
"Lu Family Head!" Seeing the Lu Family Head and the others, the guards at the entrance were naturally surprised.
"Tell your Family Head that our Family Head is here to see you!" Great Elder said.
"Lu Family Head, you and the others can ask me to come!" One of the guards quickly said.
Obviously, he had already received orders that if the Lu Family Head came, he would immediately bring him in.
Then, this person led the way in front, bringing the Lu Family Head and the others in.
Not long after, they arrived at the main hall.
After bringing the Lu Family Head and the others in, he instructed the servants to pour tea for them. "Lu Family Head, please wait here for a moment. Our Family Head will arrive shortly."
"En, we will wait here for your Family Head." Lu Family Head nodded.
The person who brought them in quickly left.
Not long after, the head of the Shi family brought a few people into the hall.
"Lu Family Head, you are really sincere to personally come to my Shi Family!" Seeing the Lu Family Head, the Shi Family Head couldn't help but say.
"Sigh, the situation forced me to do so. What can I do? Moreover, I believe in you, Shi Family Head." Lu Family Head sighed.
"Lu Family Head, is there anything important for you to come personally?" After sitting down, the Shi Family Head went straight to the point.
Previously, the Great Elder of the Lu Family only said that the Lu Family Head wanted to see him.
"Naturally, I came for the Guo Family. The Guo Family's strength was originally on par with our Lu Family. Now that they obtained the Spirit Calming Pill, their strength has increased by leaps and bounds. If we don't restrict them, won't they be able to climb above us in the future?" Lu Family Head said.
"Lu Family Head is right." Shi Family Head nodded in agreement.
"Shi Family Head, to tell you the truth, two of my elders strolled around the medicine shop last night. They were directly captured by the Guo Family." Lu Family Head said.
"What? There was such a thing?" Shi Family Head couldn't help but be surprised.
"The Guo Family is really too arrogant!" Lu Family Head said angrily.
"Indeed, they are too arrogant. Just because they have the Spirit Calming Pill, they don't put our Shi Family in their eyes!" Shi Family Head said coldly.
"Since that's the case, why don't our two families join forces and use the excuse of my two elders being captured to kill our way to the Guo Family. I believe that with the strength of our two families, we will definitely be able to obtain benefits from the Guo Family. If we can snatch the Guo Family's alchemist, won't Ding Xi City belong to our two families in the future?" Lu Family Head said with a sinister smile on his face.
Lu Family Head's words obviously tempted Shi Family Head. After thinking for a moment, he directly nodded and said, "I agree to join forces with your Lu Family!"
Then, he changed the topic and said, "However, if we get benefits from the Guo Family, our Shi Family will at least get 60% of it!"
"60%!" Such words made the few people who came with the Lu Family Head frown.
Who knew that Shi Family Head would directly say, "60% is not much. If Lu Family Head is unwilling, then forget it."
"Alright, I am willing." Hearing the other party's words, the Lu Family Head nodded helplessly.
After all, it was their Lu Family who begged the other party to join forces. Moreover, the other party did not ask for too much.
"Alright." The Shi Family Head immediately revealed a look of joy and said, "Then when does Lu Family Head plan to make a move?"
"Gather our men and we will directly kill our way to the Guo Family tomorrow afternoon. How about that?" Lu Family Head said.
"Alright!" Shi Family Head nodded in agreement.
Just like that, the Shi Family and Lu Family directly joined forces.
Such a matter made the Fourth Elder, who came with the Lu Family Head, frown. He did not expect the Shi Family and Lu Family to join forces so easily.
Obviously, it was because they were threatened by the Guo Family. The Fourth Elder thought to himself.
Such a matter naturally had to be reported to Lin Long immediately. Therefore, the moment he returned to the Lu Family, he called for one of his trusted aides.
"Ah Yu, go to the medicine shop now and tell Elder Guo Ying that the Shi Family and the Lu Family have formed an alliance. Tomorrow afternoon, the two families will attack the Guo Family. Tell them to be prepared!" The Fourth Elder said to the young man in front of him.
"Yes!"
After responding, Ah Yu immediately rushed out.
Looking at the departing Ah Yu, the Fourth Elder could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
He was naturally at ease with this trusted aide of his and was not worried that he would leak his secret.
After leaving the Lu Family, Ah Yu saw that no one was paying attention to him and immediately headed in the direction of the medicine store.
Who would have thought that after taking a few steps, an old man would block his way.
"Ah …" Ah Yu could not help but be shocked when he saw the old man. He quickly said, "Third Elder, what's the matter?"
The person who suddenly appeared was the Lu Family's Third Elder.
"Ah Yu, where are you going?" The Third Elder asked expressionlessly.
"I, just … just came out for a stroll." Ah Yu hurriedly said.
"Out for a stroll? From the looks of it, you seem to be going to the medicine store? "The Third Elder said coldly.
Ah Yu was even more shocked, but he suppressed his emotions and said indifferently, "Third Elder, Ah Yu is indeed going to the medicine store first. However, I'm just going to join in the fun."
"Joining in the fun? Do you have some ulterior motives?" The Third Elder sneered.
Even though the Lu Family's Patriarch, who had suffered a loss previously, felt that the elders he gathered were very reliable and would never betray him, he still kept an eye on them and allowed the most trustworthy Third Elder to secretly observe them.
Because of this, the Third Elder discovered that the Fourth Elder had ordered his subordinate, Ah Yu, to leave the Lu Family in a hurry.
The Third Elder naturally became suspicious and immediately stopped Ah Yu.
"Third Elder, how would I dare to have any ulterior motives? I'm really just going to take a stroll." Ah Yu's back was drenched in cold sweat, but he still pretended to be calm.
"No matter what, follow me back to the Lu Family to meet the Patriarch first. If I'm wrong, I will naturally let you go!" The Third Elder said.
After saying that, the rune sword in his hand shot towards Ah Yu at lightning speed.
Ah Yu was not moved at all. He obediently stood where he was, but his back was already drenched in cold sweat.
"Alright." Ah Yu helplessly said.
Although he knew that the matter was over, there was nothing he could do because he was no match for the Third Elder.
"Now, first put the Rune Sword on your body into the Space Ring, then throw the Space Ring over," Third Elder said.
Ah Yu could only do as he was told and tossed the spatial ring to the Third Elder.
After receiving it, the Third Elder directly put it away and brought Ah Yu back to the Lu Family.
As soon as he returned, he brought Ah Yu to the Lu Family's Patriarch.
"En, Third Elder, what did you discover?" The Lu Family's Patriarch stared at Ah Yu as he asked the Third Elder.
He didn't recognize Ah Yu, but he could tell that Ah Yu was wearing the Lu Family's clothes.
"Patriarch, I followed your instructions and stood guard outside the courtyard. Then, I saw this brat sneaking out of the Lu Family's residence. Moreover, the direction he was heading towards was the medicine store!" The Third Elder said.
"Oh, so this person is the mole." The Lu Family's Patriarch's expression turned cold. He then continued, "Who is the person behind him?"
"This person's name is Ah Yu, and he is the Fourth Elder's subordinate. He obviously received the Fourth Elder's order to leave our Lu Family in a hurry." The Third Elder said.
"The Fourth Elder?" Hearing this, the Lu Family's Patriarch's expression became even more gloomy.
He didn't expect the Fourth Elder to be such a suspect. It should be known that the Fourth Elder was also someone who he trusted, although not as much as the Third Elder.
"Yes, the Fourth Elder." The Third Elder nodded.
At this moment, the Lu Family's Patriarch looked at Ah Yu and said, "Ah Yu, tell me, why did you leave our Lu Family in a hurry? Moreover, why did you head towards the medicine store?"
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