Lu Zhou sat upright with his eyes closed. Si Wuya paced back and forth in the room as he waited for the old butler and Lu Qianshan to appear.
Si Wuya looked around. The pillars in the hall were red and carved with various patterns. The veins were clearly visible. The calligraphy and paintings around them were exquisite as well.
"Master, Lu Qianshan is interesting," Si Wuya said with a smile.
"What do you mean?"
"He's clearly a martial artist, but he set up a place that's popular with scholars. Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon, Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum are all here. "Si Wuya pointed at the calligraphy and paintings around them.
Lu Zhou opened his eyes. He glanced at them and said indifferently,
"It's just an inferior antique."
"It's only natural that you wouldn't take a liking to the mundane, master," Si Wuya said.
In the world of cultivation, it was only natural for them to compete in the field of cultivation.
Lu Qianshan's cultivation was not weak and his status was respected. It was indeed strange for him to play around with these things all day long.
The rules of a wealthy family were also very clear. With the old butler bringing them in, no one dared to say anything. At most, the old butler would instruct the servants to serve them tea respectfully.
…
In the study.
The old butler suppressed his excitement and stood up shakily.
He carefully looked at the painting once more …
This was the portrait that Lu Qianshan had to worship every few days. The old steward had served Lu Qianshan for hundreds of years and knew his habits.
Not many people knew about this painting.
Whenever Lu Qianshan encountered difficulties or pondered over a problem, he would look at this painting in admiration.
And now … the person in the painting had actually walked out.
How could he not be shocked?
Clang.
The door was smashed open with great force.
"Old Jiang, how dare you!"
A loud roar was heard.
The old housekeeper immediately turned around and saw Lu Qianshan walking into the study room with his hands behind his back and glaring at the old housekeeper.
"Old, Old Master … He, he, he …" He pointed at the portrait on the wall, unable to speak for a moment.
Lu Qianshang said angrily,
"I've already said that no one is allowed to step into the study. Did you ignore my words? The Lu family was no longer the same as before. Old Jiang! I treated you as my confidant, but even you want to betray me? "
The old butler waved his hand.
"It's not that … Master, the portrait, the person in the portrait … h-he's here!!"
The old butler did not know how to address the person in the portrait. The relationship between them was extremely complicated, so he could only address him as "he".
After saying these words, Elder Guan heaved a sigh of relief.
It was much more comfortable.
Lu Qianshan said disapprovingly, "Old Jiang, do you think I'm old?"
The old butler's speech became much smoother.
"Master, I'm not lying. That person is in the living room. I just felt that it was strange, so … so I barged into your study to confirm it. This old servant … This old servant was afraid of recognizing the wrong person, so this old servant overstepped the rules. Master, this old servant has followed you for so many years, do you still not know this old servant? "
As he spoke, tears streamed down his face as he knelt down.
Lu Qianshan was slightly taken aback.
To be honest, he was a little irrational just now. It just so happened that he had encountered a troublesome matter today, and when he came back, he was filled with anger. Originally, he wanted to return to the study to calm down and sort out his thoughts.
Old Jiang had followed him for many years and knew him very well. If he wanted to betray him, he would have done so long ago. Why would he wait until now?
"Are you telling the truth?"
"Master, won't you know once you take a look?"
Lu Qianshan nodded. He glanced at the portrait on the wall before he turned around and left.
The two of them, master and servant, hurried through the corridor and arrived outside the living room.
Lu Qianshan stopped.
He combed his hair, put on his robe, and cleared his throat before he stepped through the door.
At the same time, he prepared himself. He thought that the person only looked like the person in the portrait … Something like that would never happen.
When Lu Qianshan stepped into the living room, he saw the two people in the living room. Si Wuya and Lu Zhou who looked like the person in the portrait were stunned as well. They almost lost their footing. The old butler caught them in time.
Lu Zhou and Si Wuya looked in the same direction.
They saw Lu Qianshan.
He had a valiant air about him. He was tall and well-built, and he had the bearing of a general.
Lu Qianshan was about to speak when Lu Qianshan spoke first.
"It's you?"
Lu Zhou and Si Wuya were puzzled.
"You know me?" Lu Zhou asked.
Lu Qianshan shuddered when he heard Lu Zhou's voice. He was on the verge of tears as he said excitedly, "They look so alike. They look so alike …"
"Who do they look like?"
Lu Qianshan was agitated for a while before he finally calmed down. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry … I lost myself for a moment!"
He stepped into the living room and bowed at the two people. His excited expression faded.
After all, he was an old general who had fought on the battlefield for many years. His cultivation base was unfathomable. He was able to quickly adapt to this situation.
At least, he was rational. He would not mistake the person in front of him for someone who looked like the person in the portrait.
Lu Qianshan said, "How should I address you?"
Lu Zhou said.
"My surname is Lu."
'Lu?'
Lu Qianshan's heart stirred slightly. However, his expression had already calmed down. He said, "What brings you here?"
"I heard you have a blue crystal," Lu Zhou said.
Lu Qianshan was shocked.
He looked at Lu Zhou in shock and asked, "How did you know, sir?"
The blue crystal had always been a secret. Only a handful of people knew about it.
Lu Zhou did not answer his question. Instead, he said, "This item is useless to you. Why don't you give it to me? To show my gratitude, I'll give you something as compensation. "
Lu Qianshan regarded the young man before him with a complicated gaze.
His heart beat even faster.
"You're unwilling?" Lu Zhou could see that Lu Qianshan's expression was slightly off.
Lu Qianshan said,
"Can I ask two more questions?"
"Speak."
"Where are the two of you from, and what do you need this item for?" Lu Qianshan asked.
If it were not for Lu Zhou's resemblance to the person in the painting and the fact that they shared the same surname, he would have chased Lu Zhou away for the sake of asking for blue crystals.
Si Wuya replied,
"I'm Si Wuya, the Evil Sky Pavilion's seventh disciple. This is my master."
"…"
Lu Qianshan was taken aback. Then, he said, "Both of you are from the Evil Sky Pavilion? Do you have any proof? "
Lu Zhou and Si Wuya looked at him silently.
Lu Qianshan immediately said, "Please don't misunderstand. I, Lu Qianshan, always do things in an open and aboveboard manner. If it's someone in the wrong, I won't hand over the blue crystal even if they kill me. If it's really the Evil Sky Pavilion, I'll give it to you. "
"As you wish."
Lu Zhou suddenly struck with his palm.
A blue lotus floated out from his palm.
Lu Qianshan's eyes burned with passion when he saw the floating blue lotus.
The blue lotus pushed towards him.
Lu Qianshan realized that the blue lotus was coming for him and immediately raised his arms to block it.
Thick energy erupted from his body.
Bang!
Even so, Lu Qianshan's arms were still numb from the impact. He retreated until he retreated to the huge red pillar in the living room.
Lu Qianshan had also heard of the Black Tower's collective demotion, so he knew of Blue Lotus and Pavilion Master Lu.
He could not help but swallow his saliva.
This was the Evil Sky Pavilion's master … No wonder he referred to himself as an old man. Judging from his youthful appearance, he should be in disguise. He almost made a mistake.
Lu Qianshan calmed himself down. Ignoring the pain, he bowed and lowered his head, saying, "Lu Qianshan greets Pavilion Master Lu."
"Have we met before?" Lu Zhou asked.
Lu Qianshan said,
"I've never met Pavilion Master Lu … But Pavilion Master Lu has met my nephew."
"Nephew?"
"His name is Lu Li," Lu Qianshan answered.
"…"
Lu Qianshan continued, "Lu Li lost his parents when he was young. He stayed at the Lu Mansion until he was about five and then he was sent to the Sichuan Province to cultivate. Then he joined the Black Tower. "
Lu Zhou nodded.
"Were you the one who asked Zhao Hongfu of the Talisman Academy to join me?"
Lu Qianshan said.
"It's not worth mentioning …" Lu Zhou suddenly realized the gravity of the situation. He turned around and said, "Old Jiang, close the door. Don't let anyone near."
"Understood."
The old butler stood guard outside the living room and chased away the servants nearby.
Lu Qianshan continued to say, "After Lu Li went missing, I investigated in secret. At first, I thought Pavilion Master Lu was the one who killed him. Then, I found out through the Black Tower that Lu Li's life stone was still intact. So, I continued investigating. My nephew has a close relationship with Yan Zhenluo. That's how I learned that Pavilion Master Lu saved Lu Li. Zhao Hongfu is a small token of my appreciation. "
When Lu Zhou heard this, he was no longer in a hurry.
Everything was easier now that she was Lu Li's clansman. Everything was predestined. No wonder there were so many coincidences.
"Pavilion Master Lu, can you show yourself?" Lu Qianshan asked.
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